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Tardy kayakers prompt searches on back-to-back nights Matthew Peterson THE CHRONICLE

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The Ladysmith Auxiliary Coast Guard is reminding people to pack properly after two incidents in as many days. The auxiliary members were called into action on Sunday, Aug. 14, during the fireworks for Ladysmith Days. “We enforce the exclusion zones for the fireworks,” said auxiliary member Nick Epp-Evans. The crew was called out after two kayakers did not return to the Yellow Point area after a trip to Pirate’s Cove. ‘They were overdue, so we were tasked to search the coastline along Yellow Point up to Boat Harbour,” said Epp-Evans. Ladysmith’s team was not the only one called out. The police boat searched a channel and a team from Nanaimo were also tasked to search. A Cormorant helicopter was also dispatched to assist with the search. “The two people were found still on the island (near Pirate’s Cove),” said Epp-Evans. “They were put on the police boat and taken away.” After the kayakers were found, the team returned to the fireworks. The next night, Monday, Aug. 15, the auxiliary members were again called at 10 p.m. when two female kayakers had not arrived at their destination. “Their intention was to kayak from Tent Island to Salt Spring.” A report came in they had become stuck on some rocks. See Planning Page 3

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Many locals, including dancers, were used during the filming of The Note - Heart Healer in Ladysmith on August 16 and 17 on First Avenue.

Filming wraps up Hallmark production team enjoys Ladysmith experience Matthew Peterson THE CHRONICLE

For two days, sections on and around F i r s t Av e n u e w e r e transformed into a small Washington state coastal town. The crew from The Note-Heart Healer, was busy sprucing up the street and swapping any Canadian insignia for American flags and props, even a post office box. They also staged a parade. The shooting in Ladysmith went well, noted producer Paul Rayman, but recognized it was still hard on some of the people and businesses. “I think the question is how was Ladysmith with the experience?” Rayman asked from Brentwood Bay, the next filming location. “I just want to say a special thanks to Ladysmith. The people were really great and we tried very hard to stick within our curfews,” said Rayman. “Being from here, we wanted to make sure nobody suffered.” Rayman said for the most part people were very supportive and cooperative. “I know we were pretty intrusive, but I think everybody seemed pretty good,” he added. The movie crew really enjoyed being in Ladysmith and ‘they spent a lot of money,’

Actor Ted McGinley was one of the stars in town for the movie. traffic. Grant said they were told the filming would not impact their “There were some Victoria people I talked to who had never store. “The reality is we rely been to Ladysmith.” on people being able to get to our business,” Paul Rayman, movie producer said Grant. “It definitely affected our business.” he said. Some businesses But, Grant added, she And for some, Rayman were provided forms hopes the lesson will s a i d , s h o o t i n g i n to fill out what they be learned for the next Ladysmith was a real think they lost in rev- time. eye-opener. enue, a standard prac- “I hope that if city hall “There were some tice for the B.C. Film approves Ladysmith as Victoria people I talked Commission. another location that “My hope is, that at the they actually speak to to who had never been to Ladysmith. They’ve end of the day, some the merchants who are driven by it but never stores are going to see it in the vicinity of the stopped in. They were affects them positively.” shooting.” Kirsty Grant with pleasantly surprised.” That said, Grant Not only was some G r a n t J e w e l l e r s — thinks the filming will o f t h e c r e w f r o m which was in the middle be great exposure for Ladysmith, but also sev- of most of the filming the town and will hopeeral extras. Some of the — said their store can fully translate into some dancers in the parade definitely see the posi- increased traffic. were from Ladysmith tives of having a movie Rayman wasn’t sure and the marching band filmed in Ladysmith, when the movie will was also a local prod- but next time would air on the Hallmark uct. like to see more com- Network, but guessed “We used as many local munication about how it will probably in the filming will affect foot new year. people as we could.”

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Proper trip planning a must of all levels from Page 1 “They were actually found on Secretary Island,” said EppEvans. By the time the auxiliary got there, it was close to midnight. Being an educational and rescue organization, Epp-Evans said the auxiliary coast guard wants to remind people to take the right gear. “If either of those kayakers had spent $100 on a marine radio, they’d have known the weather and been in contact with everybody.” Some of the kayakers were not even equipped with a head torch, said Epp-Evans. “To see a low kayak at night in the water is very, very, very hard.” Not to mention, EppEvans added, there is a large pricetag to dispatch three boats and a Cormorant for a search. Bud Bell, owner of Sealegs Kayaks on Transfer Beach, said all kayakers heading into the ocean need to be properly prepared. Bell said people wishing to rent a kayak without the proper self and assisted rescue training are limited to one hour in a single kayak and two hours in a double.

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“To see a low kayak in the water at night is very, very, very hard.” Nick Epp-Evans, auxiliary coast guard However, said Bell, even the experienced, trained kayakers can be yahoos and get themselves in trouble by being ill-prepared. People renting kayaks must also fill out a route map/schedule, checklist and other documentation to ensure their safe return. While some renters go through the rigors of proper planning and safeguards, there is nothing to regulate the people who buy their

own kayaks and hit the water. Bell said mandatory safety gear should include, a paddle float to help people get back in the boat, a pump, a throw bag that goes on the boat, 50 feet of floating towing line, paddle and spare paddle, flashlight or headlamp and extra batteries. Bell said a flare and radio are also suggested but come with some extra training. “You can go out and buy a radio, but you’ve got to take a course to learn how to use it.” Same goes for the flares, he said, which are basically an explosive device. The most important thing is a fully charged cellphone with contact numbers, including the coast guard, said Bell. “Cellphone coverage in our Gulf Islands is very good.”

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Angry motorist hits stopped vehicle Tuesday, August 9 ❱ A 12-pack of root beer and a ½ of a Gatorade were stolen from a cupboard in a carport in the 400 block of Walker Ave. ❱ Over the past two weeks a motorhome has been used by unknown individuals to socialize, eat, and steal — binoculars plus a hunting axe. The binoculars were Bussells, Tasco and two Opticals. The vehicle was parked in the 600 block of 3rd Ave. ❱ An employee from Ladysmith Home Hardware reported a man was trying to return a Makita Sander that was stolen from the Home Hardware Store in Parksville. The

male was arrested and released on a promise to Ladysmith appear with conditions RCMP news of not entering Home Hardware in Ladysmith Aug. 9 to and Parksville. Aug. 15 Wednesday, Provided by Ladysmith August 10 RCMP ❱ A van crashed into a hydro pole on Dogwood Drive. The pole was damaged and the fast lane in order the driver had appar- to make a left turn onto ently fallen asleep at Chemainus Road. A secthe wheel. Fortunately, ond driver who was in the driver walked away the fast lane took excepwith no serious injuries. tion to apparently being cut off and moved over Medics attended. to the slow lane and Thursday, pulled up beside the August 11 ❱ The RCMP attended vehicle. Gestures were to a collision at the exchanged between the Trans-Canada Highway/ occupants. The second Davis Road intersec- vehicle failed to see that tion. A driver pulling a vehicles had come to a motorhome had pulled stop at the intersection. from the slow lane to A third vehicle was rear-

ended. There were no injuries and a violation was issued under the Motor Vehicle Act. We would encourage that any driving offences observed be reported to the police. Friday, August 12 ❱ A theft of wire in progress was reported in the 300 block of Chemainus Rd. A female had entered a residence and described as in her 20’s with black hoodie and jeans. The RCMP attended and located a female dragging several black garbage bags with her up the hill from the residence. The wire had apparently been stolen for the copper. The investigation is ongoing. Sunday, August 14

❱ An attempt was made to steal a barbecue from the 400 block of Esplanade. The suspect was a Caucasian woman, 30 years old, wearing jeans and holding a red purse. Monday, August 15 ❱ A member was on patrol in Ladysmith and observed a vehicle leaving Transfer Beach rather quickly. A check of the licence showed the vehicle’s registered owner needed to be served a prohibition from driving. The vehicle was stopped and the owner was driving. He was served a threemonth driving prohibition and also a violation ticket for failing to display his N sticker.

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Help Support Local Environmental Projects! Maureen Martin stands on the front porch of Ladysmith’s new temporary museum. The historical society must first build a wheelchair ramp. MATTHEW PETERSON/CHRONICLE

Museum gets nod Matthew Peterson

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Members of the Ladysmith and District Historical Society voted in overwhelming support of a temporary museum on First Avenue. President Maureen Martin said the society will now look at building a wheelchair ramp to the top entrance of the old Resources Centre on Buller Street and First Avenue. They could build a ramp to First Avenue, but that would also include building a sidewalk along the avenue. Another option could be to build the ramp towards the parking lot. Martin said while they look at the ramp, excited members have already banded into two groups, fundraising and form and design, to get things moving. Martin said the museum will cover the usual aspects of life including the lum-

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2010 Citizen of the Year Jim Cram, left, introduces Ladysmith Maritime Society president Doug Bell after announcing the society as this year’s winner of the prestigious community award.

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Maritime society nets citizen award Niomi Pearson

our community by the Ladysmith Maritime Society board of direcAfter 26 years of creat- tors, members, voluning a lasting legacy, the teers and staff over the Ladysmith Maritime last 25 years, and in Society has been named particular the last five the 2011 Citizen of the years, makes LMS worthy of the title ‘Citizen of Year. The award is an hon- the Year’ for 2011,” said our and a testament to Cram. The Ladysmith the tremendous work of the society’s members Maritime Society is a and volunteers, and 280 member non-profit their desire to make charity founded in 1985. Ladysmith’s waterfront It offers amenities and a great place to be, said services such as harsociety executive direc- bour tours, a maritime museum, moorage and tor Dave Ehrismann. “What we’re trying to services, and a marine do is create a commu- life viewing dock for nity marina that will kids. Every year, the socidraw the citizens to it,” he said. “We’re trying to ety hosts the Maritime create an environment Festival, which attracts where both sides of the 3 , 0 0 0 v i s i t o r s , a n d harbour; Stz’uminus serves as the home and Ladysmith, feel of the Purple Martin recovery program, the welcome.” The announcement Ladysmith Dragonboat w a s m a d e d u r i n g team and the Cowichan Ladysmith Days on Independent Living disabled sailing program. August 13. At 26, the society is “This is truly an honour for the maritime society,” the youngest recipient said society president of the Ladysmith Citizen Doug Bell. “This means of the Year award. “The goal is to dramatia lot to all of us.” P a s t r e c i p i e n t s cally expand marine include Duck Patterson, tourism, providing a Ladysmith and District significant economic C r e d i t U n i o n , D r . benefit to the commuWickham, Kit Willmot nity while providing a and Jim Cram, last year’s wonderful facility on the water that non-boating Citizen of the Year. “The efforts and enor- members of our commous contribution to munity and region can THE CHRONICLE

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enjoy,” Cram said. In 2008/2009, the Ladysmith Maritime Society received $1.6 million in federal and provincial grants, which has been used to upgrade the marina’s access ramp and dock. Some of the money has also been allocated to a new visitors’ reception centre, which is currently under construction. Ehrismann said the second storey framework of the visitors’ centre has just been completed and the exterior will be towed into the harbour mid-October. An official opening is scheduled for late November. “We’re very excited,” Ehrismann said. Bell said he is very grateful for the relationships the society has been able to form with the Stz’uminus First Nation, the Town of Ladysmith, and other local partners. “Volunteers are truly the lifeblood of the organization,” he said. Bell sent out a public invite, encouraging members to come down and enjoy the Ladysmith Maritime Society marina and dock. “It’s your front yard; bring a lunch, and check out the new facilities,” he said.

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t seems strange it has taken this long, but Ladysmith will finally be getting a museum. The temporary home on First Avenue, in the old Ladysmith Resources Centre building on Buller Street, comes rent, property tax and utility free from the credit union now that the resources centre has moved to it’s new home on High Street. It isn’t a permanent fix as this building will eventually be used for something else. But it does seem strange that it has taken this long for a museum to open in Ladysmith. Our town is one that prides itself on its rich history and it is high time we have a place to proudly display our artifacts and symbols of different eras. From our early coal mining industry and the trouble it brought to the rise fall and resurgence of lumber, we have many stories to tell as a town. So it will be nice to now have a more front-and-centre location for people to the able to come and hear those stories and see the artifacts that go with them. Not that there’s anything wrong with the archives under Tim Hortons. The archives and historical society hold a special place for us here at the Chronicle as well, as many volumes, decades, of our work is housed there. While this will be a great tourist attraction, it will also be great for locals to frequent. While there are many long-standing families in Ladysmith, there are also a lot of newcomers who may not realize the events and other happenings on which this town was founded. That said, there is still a lot of work to be done. There are a few minor renovations to complete, a ramp must be made so that non-able bodied people can also attend and all the artifacts must be taken from storage at the archives and down by the Maritime Society. If you’d like to lend a hand, please call 250-245-0100.

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ICTORIA – He would never quite admit it, but former premier Gordon Campbell’s push for self-sufficiency in clean electricity has always looked to me like a long-term strategy to export hydroelectric power. It still looks that way. B.C.’s spring and summer runoff match perfectly with peak air-conditioner season in California. But the recent review of BC Hydro operations discusses how the prospects for exports have changed since Campbell’s 2007 energy plan. The government instructed BC Hydro to wean itself off power imports by 2016, even in drought years, and obtain new capacity mostly from outside sources with net zero greenhouse gas emissions. Nuclear plants were formally

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ruled out. The review of BC Hydro by three top bureaucrats acknowledges that government directions have “placed pressure on BC Hydro to increase their energy supply through increased long-term agreements with independent power producers (IPPs).” Cue the doomsayers. Independent power production is enemy number one for BC Hydro unions. Their champion, NDP energy critic John Horgan, was immediately out with a grossly distorted version of the report. He cherrypicked statistics to compare the $124-per-megawatt hour average cost for delivering independent power with the lowest end of the spot market for electricity, which currently swings wildly from around $4 to more than $50. In fact the report puts the average price paid for IPP power at $63.85. Compare that with the projected cost of $87 to $95 for power from Site C, the proposed third dam on the Peace River that will be BC Hydro owned and operated. The $124 figure includes other costs, notably extending the electricity grid to con-

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nect IPPs. Horgan claims to favour wind or run-of-river for remote areas with no other clean energy option, but apparently is against hooking them up to the grid. (Further evidence that current NDP energy policy is nonsense: Horgan opposes Site C based on an assumption of little or no growth in mines, mills or other industries such as liquefied natural gas, which an NDP government would be a good bet to deliver. He’s against smart meters for the same reason he’s against the HST – because it looks like a popular pose right now.) When it comes to electricity exports, the important point is not what power sells for today, but what it will be worth a decade from now. And that depends on whether clean energy can command a premium price, and whether coal and other fossil fuel sources have a carbon price imposed on them. Conventional wisdom right now is that carbon taxes and cap and trade programs are, if not dead, at least dormant in North America. Climate change has fallen off the front page as the U.S. and Europe grapple with economic trou-

bles. So I was surprised to find that this month Powerex, BC Hydro’s electricity trading company, wrote to the California Air Resources Board asking for clarification of the state’s proposed changes to its greenhouse gas reporting and cap and trade rules. California wants to prevent suppliers from engaging in “resource shuffling,” where a supplier such as B.C. might import coal power from Alberta for its own use, while selling supposedly clean power for export. Considering that restriction, B.C.’s self-sufficiency rule starts to make more sense. If B.C. is not importing power, its supply must be clean. Also, a meta-analysis on climate effects came out last week in the journal Science, detailing world-wide species migration due to warming. Clean energy sales to California are a long way off, but it would be a mistake to reject the possibility.. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. E-mail tfletcher@blackpress. ca.

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Feline folly Editor: I would like to respond to the cons in the opinion piece â&#x20AC;&#x153;Licences Not Purr-fectâ&#x20AC;? in the Aug. 9 edition of your paper. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unlike other domesticated pets, they are hard to contain.â&#x20AC;? I agree that any cat that has been raised roaming free will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;hard to contain.â&#x20AC;? Dogs also roamed free when I was a child, but they and their owners have adjusted to limits to their freedom. I have a number of cat-loving friends that have raised their cats as indoor cats and they and their cats seem perfectly happy with the arrangement. Any proposal for licensing of cats would never be able to provide the funding for every cat that strays from its yard to be picked up. What it would do is provide the funding for animal control officers to respond to complaints by picking up cats that are abandoned and through the licensing contact the owner of the cat. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;For those worried about avian well-being, instituting a bell-forevery-feline approach would be much more cost effective and, well, effective.â&#x20AC;? Hunting cats lie in wait and then pounce when the prey is close. No bell is ringing while the cat is lying in wait (either awake or asleep) and, when the cat pounces, it is too late for the bird to be warned by the bell. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;What cat licensing would create is more an administrative and enforcement nightmare than anything.â&#x20AC;? This has not been the experience of the animal control officer for the City of Calgary who claims to have solved his cat problem in two years after cat licensing was introduced for the city. Cat licensing provided revenue for animal control officers to deal with the cat problem and it has made it possible for him to contact the owners of cats that come into his holding facility. In the documentary Cat Crazed shown on Doc Zone, he walks the interviewer through his facility past the empty cages that used to be filled with cats to show the viewers the seven cats that he presently has which he is sure will

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all be adopted. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Locking up any animal... without access to the outside is cruelâ&#x20AC;? If this is true, there are lot of dog owners in North America who should be charged with animal cruelty. Most dog owners that I know keep their dogs in the house all the time except for short walks outside to relieve themselves and for exercise. Travelling in India, dogs are everywhere and the people there think that we are cruel not to let our dogs lead a dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, but North American dog owners think otherwise. Although dogs are still allowed to be outside in a fenced yard or kennel, most of the dog owners that I know, kennel their dogs in the house. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;In all, cat licensing is climbing up the wrong postâ&#x20AC;?. I wonder what your opinion would have been when dog licensing came into being in the 1950s and 1960s. Mayta Ryn Ladysmith

Editor: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Had Enough! Saturday morning, August 13, 9 a.m., at the corner of Dogwood and Bayview avenues, Ladysmith. I drove out of my home to find a barricade with unidentifiable people once again blocking the street and asking me where Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going. This time it is a tall man with glasses and a bright orange Hawaiian shirt telling me that I cannot access my required route because there is going to be a parade and that I must drive a very long distance out of my way. When I explain that as a citizen of both Canada and Ladysmith Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not happy about giving up my basic rights for special interest groups, I am told that I am a (expletive deleted)? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had enough! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve previously been told that I could not turn into my driveway during Light Up Festival by a man who cursed me and actually punched my vehicle. Well-intentioned per-

haps, some of these volunteers are trying to impose an anarchistic authority they do not have. I proceeded around the blockade and drove on as intended with no more problems. There was no parade for at least another hour. In my opinion, if someone has a legitimate reason for blockading a street or public place then they must be accountable to the point of having official attire and identification. They must also understand that if their endeavour is in regard to a special event it is being imposed on the general public without general consensus. Ladysmith is a lovely community and I am happy to share its streets and parks for events of benefit to the common good. I am not prepared to be restricted and abused in any way for any special interest group. As it turns out, the hundreds of dollars of business that I was about to conduct with a Ladysmith merchant that morning was instead completed in Nanaimo. Fred Bailey Ladysmith

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BUSINESS BUZZ Mr. Popper’s Sweet Shoppe has new owners – Bob & Friede Mashford. They sell British candy, Dutch candy, fudge, kettle corn and have 16 Àavours of ice cream. They are located 32 High Street. Lauren Simmons has opened a gift shop, Eagle Star Gifts and carries personalized gifts, cards, natural soaps. They are located at #3 – 32 High Street, directly across from the Ladysmith Post Of¿ce on First Avenue. Sean Jonas of P.J. Financial is a new ¿nancial advisor in town and his of¿ce is located at #3B – 32 High Street. Julie-Anne Richards, certi¿ed psychotherapist/ counsellor. Also provides, workshops/seminars which will include Navigating Challenging Personalities, Burnout Prevention, ConÀict Management and Optimizing Personal Ful¿llment. www.JulieAnneRichards.com Lyle Jordan from Emergency First Aid Services will be starting the “Ladysmith Connector” with transit service to Nanaimo and Duncan commencing September 15th. There will also be drop-offs at the airport and Duke Point ferries. www.efas.ca Inquiring Little Minds, owned and operated by Alisha Neumann will be opening a daycare, preschool, after school care, activities, and tutoring located at 3850 South Oyster School Road, in Saltair on September 1st. Open house August 28th from noon to 5pm. inquiringlittleminds@gmail.com

Artwork to line First Avenue Matthew Peterson

L a F o n t a i n e h a s I thought I should try gourd. been in many differ- it.” LaFontaine tries to THE CHRONICLE The process of gourd keep her gourds B.C. ent art shows, but Jessey LaFontaine is g r o w n , h e a d i n g t o this is her first time painting is not a fast good with gourds. Kamloops once a year in Ladysmith’s Arts on one, as it take a year The dynamic artists to stock up on her the Avenue, happening to grow and year to has been working with usual canvas. Sunday, Aug. 28 along dry before LaFontaine the hard-shell vegeta- “I work on some that First Avenue. applies her trade. bles for years. “I just love Ladysmith,” LaFontaine, who actuare quite huge and those “It’s one of the very I get from California said the self-taught, ally trained as a silverfirst canisters ever used because they need a Nanaimo-based artist. smith, uses leather all across the world,” whole year in that hot “Someone told me about paints on her work so LaFontaine said of the season to get that big.” Arts on the Avenue and the gourd’s pattern can

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The Tower of Dudes will be playing at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, Aug 30, in Waterwheel Park, Chemainus. The concert is rain or shine and part of the Cultural Arts Society’s concert series. Admission by Donation. Gourmet hot dogs, cold drinks, tea, coffee and treats for sale at every show.

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The final act of the Ladysmith Resources Centre’s Concerts in the Park series plays Sunday, Aug. 28. Seasoned performer Gerry Barnum, with 35 years experience in the music industry, says he will bring his ‘soulful roots/original’ sound to

Transfer Beach. player might be there, “It’s going to be a really too,” he said. nice end to the summer,” Barnum got his musical he said. “And it’s one start at a young age and of my favourite perfor- has been pursuing his mances on the Island love of song ever since. because that setting is In addition to touring so gorgeous.” across Canada, Barnum Barnum will be playing spent about 12 years in tunes from his fifth CD, the Vancouver music released back in June. scene. He now lives in “We’re going to have a Parksville and teaches keyboard player and a after-school music propercussionist and a bass grams and workshops

to supplement his music career. “It’s been great, it’s sometimes ‘feast or famine’ and that’s why the teaching thing has been great, it pulls the lean times up a bit,” he said. Barnum also offers music as therapies for rehabilitation and development in physically and mentally challenged individuals.

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Accompanying Barnum will be Nanaimo keyboardist Guy Massey, who is involved in a number of musical projects including the band Island Hue. “I play a little pop, a little bit of jazz, and a little bit of blues,” Massey said. Massey said he has been a supporter of the Ladysmith Resources Centre for many years.

“I’ve done a little bit of work with them over the years with Concerts in the Park,” he said. “I have a strong belief in what they do and what they stand for in the community.” Barnum plays the amphitheater from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is free but donations are encouraged and collected at half time.

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Island shutterbugs invited to local photo exhibition Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE

The Ladysmith Camera Club is putting the focus on photography again this year with the return of the MidIsland Photo Expo. Shutterbugs of all ages and skill levels can now submit their images digitally for a shot at prizes and one of 60 spots at the Ladysmith Waterfront Art Gallery. “Lots of people take absolutely amazing shots of their family, friends, vacations The Mid-Island Photo Expo is now open to entries from all over Vancouver or whatever, and they Island and the Gulf Islands. Pictured is one of last year’s honorable mentions, usually end up in a SUBMITTED PHOTO Capitol Iron Stuff, by Neil Newton of Chemainus. file somewhere,” said Kathy Holmes, presiThe Mid-Island Photo be announced, and priz- once a month on the dent of the Ladysmith Expo is in its second es and awards will be fourth Tuesday at 7 and District Art Council. year and will now be presented at the exhibi- p.m. “This way they can bring open to photographers tion opening ceremony For a complete list them to the front and a c r o s s Va n c o u v e r on Saturday, November of rules and details on be a star.” Island, whereas last 5, 2011. Some of the the Club or the Mid This year’s theme is year’s competition was images will also be Island Photography ‘black and white’ and open for residents in available for purchase. Expo, visit the club’s ‘colour’, which will the central Island area “You may not win first website at www.ladyleave the competition only. prize, but to be hang- smithcameraclub.com. open to endless possiThere were about ing in the gallery is an Submissions must be bilities, said Ladysmith 200 submissions in last honour,” Holmes said. received no later than Camera Club president year’s competition and “Anybody who can get F r i d a y, S e p t e m b e r Sean Sherstone. more are expected this in and be hung on the 23, 2011 and can be “It could be anything; year as the competition walls should be proud sent to submissions@ landscapes, people, opens up to more pho- of that fact because LadysmithCameraClub. architecture — those tographers. there is an elimination com are the most common “Last year was amazing, process.” things,” he said. “That’s the ones that I rememThe Ladysmith most likely what we’re ber — there were some C a m e r a C l u b w a s going to be seeing, and amazing shots of India, founded in 2008 to sometimes we see art and since I’d been to promote the appreciaphotography as well India, I could relate tion and sharing of all where it’s flowers and to them,” Holmes said. things photographic in things like that.” ANGLICAN “And there were shots the Ladysmith area and With the onset of that were digitally is about 40 members CHURCH affordable, high-quality enhanced and that’s an strong, but there’s room 314 Buller St., Ladysmith digital cameras, pho- art form in itself.” for more. The group is Jesus Said: “Come & See” tography is becoming a All submissions are trying to get more parSunday Morning Worship much more accessible judged by a panel of ticipation from the high SUMMER SERVICE art form to people of all three industry experts school as well. 9 AM ages looking for a cre- and whittled down to “We’re always looking JULY & AUGUST ative outlet, Sherstone 60 entries, which are for new people to join,” Prayer & said. hung in the art gallery Sherstone said. Holy Communion “It’s not as difficult as throughout November. The Ladysmith Rev. Daniel Fournier say, painting,” he said. The final winners will Camera Club meets

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Trisha Oldfield, studio artist, checks out the Current Threads II gallery, which is still on display until August 29 at the Ladysmith Waterfront Art Gallery. The exhibit is presented by the Vancouver Island Surface Design Association. NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE

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CLUES DOWN 1. Form a sum 2. Plural of 37 across 3. Northeast by north 4. The mother of Jesus 5. Office of Naval Intelligence 6. “Serpico” author Peter 7. A speed competition 8. A minute amount (Scott.) 9. Not new 11. Jailhouses 12. Eggnog spice 13. Most slick 14. 3rd largest city in Maine 19. An account of incidents or events 21. NYC’s Insatiable Critic Greene 24. Uncovers 25. White aspen 27. Sacred Christian book 28. Gallipoli gulf 29. A tiny round mark 31. NY Times writer Crittenden 32. Side sheltered from the wind 33. Belonging to a thing 34. Catch in wrongdoing 39. Removes pencil marks 40. Cap with a flat circular top & visor 41. Humorously sarcastic 42. Iridaceous plants 43. A ribbon belt 47. Traipse 50. Common Indian weaverbird 51. Affirm positively 52. Smallest merganser 53. Advanced in years 54. Adam and Eve’s garden 55. A sharply directional antenna 56. Father 58. Dentist’s group 60. Mutual savings bank

Evolution of Coronation Mall Kit Willmot HISTORICAL SOCIETY

In 1904, John Coburn, at that time mayor of Ladysmith, built a sawmill at Cassidy on what is now Nanaimo Airport. Clark Lumber bought it and moved it to the area which later became Coronation Square. In this area, there was a pond (where Safeway is now) which became a popular skating rink in winter — but not in February 1916 when 10 feet of snow fell in the area. In 1920, Clark Lumber sold the sawmill to Saran Singh, owner of the Eastern Lumber Co. This mill employed white men, East Indians and Chinese workers, the latter doing most of the falling and living in shacks facing the highway; “the smell of their pipes was overpowering on a hot summer’s evening,” John Zizac. A four-km railway ran up the hill alongside Holland Creek, the logs being brought down by a locomotive and single wagon. The outstanding event was when an East Indian died, a funeral pyre of logs was built, the body placed on top and the logs fired — all watched with ghoulish delight by the youngsters of Ladysmith.

and made Dr. Phelp’s Dentistry and the Bank of Montreal unusable. The latter operated from portable cabins on the parking lot for many months and many businesses suffered from smoke damage. The cause of the fire was never determined, being put down to an electrical fault. In the same year, V.W.A. Wine Shoppe opened, selling wines from B.C.’s 30 wineries, a store unique to the Island, one of only three in the province. Where the Coronation Mall is now used to be the side of the Eastern Lumber The mall has seen COURTESY OF LADYSMITH HISTORICAL SOCIETY Co. mill, pictured above, in Ladysmith. many notable events. In 2000, the First Annual Scarecrow T h e m i l l c l o s e d near the bottom of they accepted. around 1927. Roberts Street. W o r k s t a r t e d Festival was held, run In 1933, on the hills On it was a plaque s t r a i g h t a w a y a n d by the Coronation Mall behind Ladysmith, a inscribed ‘To the City C o r o n a t i o n S q u a r e Merchants Association, violent windstorm blew of Ladysmith by the was opened on March proceeds from which down thousands of Comox Logging and 4, 1974, with Safeway w e r e g i v e n t o t h e trees belonging to the Railway Co. September (built on the site of the Ladysmith Food Bank. An Oyster Fest, a Rockefeller Foundation, 1936 First Timber from pond), and John Strom’s who eventually sold Ladysmith’. At the same United Pharmacy being p u m p k i n F e s t a t which the pumpkin them to the Comox ceremony, the city’s the main businesses. Logging & Railway bonds were burned by The latter became pie was certified the Co. They built offices Mayor W.W. Walkem Pharmasave in 1981 longest pumpkin pie and a large complex of and council, signifying and by 1994 Strom by the Guinness Book work/repair shops in that the city was debt owned six Pharmasave of Records, presided Ladysmith. free, a remarkable stores and when in 1998, over by the colourIn 1936 Comox start- achievement consider- Rexall Drugs bought the f u l l y d r e s s e d K i n g ed logging and it was ing the years of depres- Ladysmith Pharmacy, of Pumpkins, John Meloche. officially called the sion. Strom retired. In 2004, the mall was “Salvage Operation.” In the 1960s there was In 1995, several Their arrival, signify- much building up Davis new businesses were sold to a Korean invesing the salvation of Road on the southern opened and in 1996, tor for $9,900,000 with Ladysmith’s economy, end of Ladysmith, so Coronation Square was an office in Maple w a s c e l e b r a t e d b y when in 1971, council renamed Coronation Ridge; merchants were assured that there the erection of a 100- received an offer from Mall. foot flagpole in civic a developer to build a August 1997 saw a were to be no changes square, also known $500,000 shopping cen- spectacular fire which in business arrangeas Coronation Square, tre on the old mill site, destroyed Field’s store ments.

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Ladies tee off at Mount Brenton tournament There was plenty of action to be had on the golf course this weekend as the Ramsay Lampman Rhodes Mount Brenton Ladies Amatuer golf tournament teed off Aug. 21 and 21 to sunny, beautiful weather. A total of 60 golfers played in the tournament, with shotgun starts both days. Christina Proteau of the Alberni Golf Club took home first place in the tournament with her two day gross score of 143. Winning first place in the net score category was Gail Slater with her final tally of 144. Notable plays include Melanie Iverson of Salt Spring’s hole-in-one shot on Hole 11. The shot earned her a new golf cart sponsored by Oak Creek Golf Carts. Iverson

GROSS #1 - Christina Proteau, Alberni - 143 #2 - Shelly Stouffer, Fairwinds - 152 #3 - Judy Hook, Morningstar - 161 #4 - Janet Ruest, Cordova Bay - 163 #5 - Georgina Hermans, Cottonwood - 164 #6 - Darleen Michell, Mt. Brenton - 169 #7 - Sue Ovans, Cordova Bay - 171. incidentally, had just p u r c h a s e d a r e f u rbished cart two weeks ago and had that one sold before the end of the tournament. Shelly Stoffer’s first seven holes on day two were impressive. Stoffer birdied holes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 with a par on hole 3. The following is a list of winners in the gross and net categories and their scores.

NET #1 - Gail Slater, Mt. Brenton - 144 #2 - Julia Free, Storey Creek - 150 #3 - Shirl Ketch, Mt. Brenton - 150 #4 - Connie Dykstra, Cordova Bay - 151 #5 - Melanie Iverson, Salt Spring - 151 #6 - Kath Burnell, Mt. Brenton, 151 #7 - Linda Watkins, Cordova Bay, 152. Clockwise, from above left: Linda Grubisich of Campbell River and Laura Barlow of Cedar select their next club as they prepare to tee off on Hole 1. Toni Cole of Sidney takes a practice swing. Marg Clancy of Cassidy lines up a putt on Hole 18. Elaine Lambier of Ladysmith marks down crucial numbers on the scoresheet.

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THEBERGE, Keitha (Liz) 1940-2011 Liz passed away peacefully at Chemainus Health Care Centre on August 4th, 2011 with her family at her side. She will be missed deeply by all who knew and loved her. Her courage, spirit and love for life will continue to inspire us all. She is survived by her husband Norman, sons Randy and Scott (Christine), grandchildren Jasmine, Jared, and Celine; also a step-grandson Jason. A Celebration of Life will take place at the Eagles Hall, 921 First Ave, Ladysmith on August 27, 2011 from 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 pm. A Special thank you to all the staff at Chemainus Health Care Centre for the great care and support given to Liz, family, and friends during this difďŹ cult time.

LADYSMITH CARRIER ROUTES FRIDAY DELIVERIES PERMANENT CARRIERS REQUIRED ON THE FOLLOWING ROUTES: 656305 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bayview, Clarke, Gifford, Stephensen (88 papers) 656400 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 401-533 Baden-Powell/Methuen/Roberts/White, 110-340 Fifth/Fourth (72 papers) 656452 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ** 8-33 Baden-Powell, 7-340 Esplanade, 100-341 First, 104-127 Forward, 9-149 Methuen, 9-133 White (139 papers) ** 656500 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 409-532 Buller/Gatacre/High, 410-640 Fifth, 631641 Sixth (61 papers) 656550 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11-133 Buller/Gatacre/High, 410-640 Esplanade/ First (54 papers) 656700 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 700-1099 Esplanade/First/Second, 1-199 French/ Kitchener/Symonds/Warren (69 papers) 657000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hooper, Ridgway, Rothdale, Russell (56 papers) 657050 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ashwell, Gourlay, Louise, McNiven, Tassin (77 papers) All paper counts are approximates ** Indicates a route that can be split up

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS AIRLINES ARE HIRING Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiďŹ ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

FULL-TIME CERTIFIED Heavy Duty Mechanic required by Bailey Western Star & Freightliner. Experience in service & repair of trucks, trailers & equipment. Fax resume to 250-286-0753 or email: employment@baileywesternstar.com

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LABOURER needed for farm on Thetis Island. 5 days/wk approx. 2 months, Jobs include painting, ďŹ rewood, weed eating, watering, gardening. 1 (250)246-2810, ask for Sue.

MARINE MECHANIC

required. Specialized in Honda or Yamaha outboards. $25 to $30 per hour plus beneďŹ ts. Apply in person to Colleen Cox or e-mail resume in Port Hardy to: macandal@telus.net

SALMON Hatchery Technician. Quatse River Hatchery, Port Hardy. Full time position, Aquaculture & Fisheries Technology diploma or equivalant facility experience, Assets include Swift water rescue, First Aid, species identiďŹ cation, valid drivers licence, swim enumeration experience, public tours, good physical health. Reply to Ken Fuller, Manager, NVISEA, 250-949-9022, nvisea@island.net, fax 250-9495195 Closes September 12 TRAVEL AGENT WANTED. Experienced Agent required for our Nanaimo ofďŹ ce. Full Time position with excellent remuneration and beneďŹ ts package. Email resume to: penny@aroundtheworldtravel.ca

HELP WANTED

NARSF Programs Ltd. Care Providers Needed Up to $ 3000 monthly We are looking for caregivers to provide a home environment for youth in need of withdrawal management and stabilization related to substance use. Situated in the Nanaimo, Ladysmith, or Parksville areas, caregivers will provide non-medical care and support to youth between the ages of 12 -19 years in a private, safe, alcohol and drug free home. A reliable vehicle, criminal record check, references, and participation in a care home study are required. If you are interested, have good people skills, a calm approach, and enjoy working with youth, please contact the Transitions Care Home Coordinator 250-754-2773 ext 222 or visit www.narsf.org - employment tab.

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HELP WANTED

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to office@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888. We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK MATURE individual for part time ofﬁce work in service shop. Must have good organizational skills and some computer experience. A working knowledge of Simply Accounting will be of beneﬁt. Apply in writing to Box 1360 Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A9

TRADES, TECHNICAL COAL MOUNTAIN Fabricators are hiring experienced ticketed welders in Tumbler Ridge. Shift is 7 on 7 off (12hr days). Journeyman rate is $35/hr with beneﬁts. Accommodations negotiable. If interested in joining a dynamic team in a fast paced environment please send resumes to: coalmountainfab@gmail.com or ph: 250-242-9353.

DUNCAN/COWICHAN We need a Hooktender and a Chaser/Bucker. Rates as per USW Collective Agreement. Fax 250-746-0388 or Kevin.starlake@shaw.ca

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES ELECTRICAL 1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

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* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343

INSULATION MALTA BLOWN insulation & batting. Removal. Best rates. BBB. Toll free 1-866-224-2754

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.

PLUMBING A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

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REAL ESTATE ACREAGE 82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/

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SHARED KITCHEN, Bath, internet, satellite TV, vegetable garden. Phone not included. Owner has cat. $425./mo. Ladymith (250)245-9933.

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LADYSMITH LARGE 3bdrm, level entry suite. Lrg yard, f/s. w/d, ocean views, ref’s req’d. Avail. now. Call 250-245-3143

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO AVAILABLE mid Sept,2 bdrm suite close to 1st Ave. Includes fridge,stove,d/w, w/d hookup.650.00 plus utilities.References required. To view or request an application please email ERWE@shaw.ca or call 250 741-0353 or 714-2746.

Ladysmith: 1 bdrm apts, heat incl., n/p require references, The Villa 250-245-3583.

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For Sale or Rent Beautiful Character home at 329 Dogwood Drive. Sale Price: $414,900.00, Rental Price: $1650.00 per month (available Sept.). Features 3 bedrooms, 2 sunrooms, 2 full bathrooms, living room with ﬁreplace and built in lead glass detail cabinets, formal dining room and large eat in kitchen. Ocean views and mature yard. You will fall in love with this house and want to make it your home. 250-245-4563.

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FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.

FURNITURE 2 full bdrm suites $600-$2000, 1 living rm suite $2500-$3000, lv msg for Bill 250-245-4047. Older heavy chesterﬁeld, A1 condition, $200, 250-2452898.

CHEMAINUS- ENJOY Your own little semi-detached home on a quiet street. Priv drive, level entry, open plan 1 bdrm, 5 appls, N/P. $695 cable & hydro incld. 1-250-658-1656. LADYSMITH: 2 bdrm character home, lovely ocean view, n/s, n/p, close to all amenities, $1100/mo, 250-245-7161. Ladysmith: 2 bdrm newly reno’d, ocean view, avail. Sept 1, $975 + utils, 250-743-2515. Ladysmith: 3 bdrm, ocean view, f/s, avail now, $1250/mo + utils, 250-245-9938. LADYSMITH. NEW 3-bdrm, 2.5 bath. Go to: www.webbasedtours.com/mariners_quay/ pet friendly. (250)245-8997.

Royal LePage Property Management Ladysmith: 3 bdrm home in quiet area, avail. Aug. 1st, n/s, n/p, ref’s required, $1295/mo. Chemainus: 4 bdrm ocean view apartment, f/s, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, avail now, ref’s required, $995/mo. Chemainus: 3 bdrm duplex, upper ﬂoor with great views, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, avail. now, ref’s required, $895/mo. Saltair: 2 bdrm suite, quiet setting with car port, shared utils, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, avail. now, ref’s required, $750/mo.

Call Royal LePage 250-245-0975

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3-BDRM OCEAN View, brand new house, Ladysmith $1450. (250)751-0041, (250)668-2772

South Wellington Area: 1 bdrm suite in quiet and private country setting, n/s, n/p, avail. Aug. 1st. ref’s required, $850/mo.

Quality Residential New and Re-rooﬁng Roof Repairs

WHITE 24” propane range $250, 17 CU ft white fridge $250, white S x S fridge $200, white Apt sized fridge $200, white 30” range $100, Washer dryer sets $200-$350. Washers $150-$250, Apt size stacking washer & dryer $250, Westinghouse stacker washer & dryer $350. Dryers $100$150. Built-in dishwashers $100-$150, portable GE dishwasher $150. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.

IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1-800-5872161.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! This 16 year old custom built 3600 sqft, 3 storey home features 4 bdrms, 4 baths, fabulous kitchen, roomy living room, natural gas fireplace, master bdrm with 4 pce ensuite. Great rec room (31x14) in finished basement. Completely finished 40x57 deluxe shop with separate bath. Property is 2.26 gorgeous, well kept acres. Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

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SENIORS ONLY - Cubbon Apartments and Wetherby Apartments for Seniors - 55+ only please. We currently have a selection of 1 and 2 bedroom suites in our seniors only rental buildings in Victoria, B.C. Rents range from $800 for a 1 bedroom to $1100 and up for a 2 bedroom. Please call the following staff for information: Cubbon- 1035 North Park Street - 250-383-1162 and/or Wetherby Apartments - 3205 Wetherby Road - 250-598-1650

WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop- ideal for woodwork. One bedroom loft includes washer, dryer,dish washer. Located on 4 wooded acres in Cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area).Available Sept 1, 2011. $1250/m. Call 250-709-2010 for details.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED SALTAIR: 2 bdrm brand new ocean view $950, bachelor $650, n/s, n/p, 250-245-1101.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL LADYSMITH: COMMERCIAL Int/Ext storage space avail. Call 250-245-8997. WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop- ideal for woodwork. One bedroom loft includes washer, dryer,dish washer. Located on 4 wooded acres in Cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area).Available Sept 1, 2011. $1250/m. Call 250-709-2010 for details.

SUITES, LOWER

LADYSMITH: 1 bdrm basement suite, ocean view, walk out, Incl internet, satellite tv, heat f/p, and access to laundry. Close to mall. $800/mo, n/s, avail now, 250-245-2711. LADYSMITH: 2 bdrm, 55+, well maintained 1000 sq.ft., oceanview, drapes and carpet, storage, no elevator, w/d, f/s, n/p, n/s, avail. now. Call 250758-5816. Ladysmith: 2 bed, bright suite, private entr., util. incl., f/s, w/d, n/p, n/s, $895, 250245-5535. LADYSMITH. LRG Bright 1 bdrm, level entry, 5 min. fr. everything. W/D, D/W. N/S. $650. Sept. 1. (250)210-0756. LADYSMITH: NEW 1 bdrm avail immed. In suite laundry, 5 new appls, all utils except cable incl., private patio, NS/NP, $875, 250-714-8556.

SUITES, UPPER 2 bdrm upper suite in good Ladysmith location, f/s, hydro & cable incl., n/s, n/p, references, 250-245-4638. LADYSMITH. 2-BDRM suite, 1100 sq.ft. Lrg deck, kitchen, living rm. Ocean view, F/P. D/W, W/D. N/S. $1100. utils incl. Avail Sept 15. Refs req’d. (250)753-6139, (250)619-2392

TOWNHOUSES Ladysmith: newer luxury 2 bdrm townhome for rent. Call 1-604-485-8475.

INSTANT AUTO credit We can ﬁnance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now or we deliver to BC & Alberta www.DriveHomeNow.com WANT A vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in August, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

CARS TOP DOLLAR Paid! Want To Buy Junk Cars & Trucks for cash. 1-250-954-7843.

SPORTS & IMPORTS OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotor products.com 250-545-2206

TRUCKS & VANS CASH BUYER of junk cars and trucks. Over the phone price quotes. 1-250-954-7843.

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On Going CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP 3rd Monday of each Month, 5:30 - 6:30 pm Meeting Room at Ladysmith Resources Centre Association

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BINGO - LADYSMITH Every Wed - 6:45 pm, Doors 5 pm, St. Mary's Church Hall. Info call 250-245-3079. Sponsored by Ladysmith Resources Centre Association CANCER SOCIETY The Ladysmith Branch needs volunteer drivers to provide transportation for Ladysmith cancer patients needing help to and from cancer-related appointments. Volunteers needed for all aspects of the society's work. Weekdays call 250-2450671, 10 am - 1 pm.

Beyond Your Expectations

NEW LISTING $369,900 Flawless 3 bedroom, 3 bath, main level entry home. Close to all levels of schools and Sportsplex.” $699,900 2.53 Acres Private Walk-On Waterfront Property with lots of fruit trees, beautiful garden area and an older home with separate workshop. This is a rare ﬁnd.

Reduced to $259,900

Beautiful 1683 sq ft open ﬂoor plan home on it’s own lot with vaulted ceilings, 3 bedrooms 2 baths, gas ﬁreplace and a very private back yard early possession is possible.

$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.

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

Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle Tuesday, August 23, 2011 23 Presbyterian. 7 pm. Karen: 250-756-9508. LADYSMITH LEGION Soup and sandwich. 2nd & 4th Thursday, Sept to June. Everyone welcome. 250-245-2273. FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Organizers meet 3rd Thursday of each month at the FOL building at 4th a& Strathcona Ave. 7 pm. 250-245-5888 or 250245-2263.

Lorne Gait 245-0545 www.lornegait.com

. . . walk for the animals

1 km or 4 km walk at Providence Farm 1843 Providence Rd., Duncan

Saturday, September 11 2011 Registration: 9:30 am Walk: 11 am Pancake breakfast featuring Starbucks Coffee Fun & entertainment for the whole family Meet the Cowichan Valley Capitals For info/registration call Duncan SPCA 250-746-4646 or http://support.spca.bc.ca/site/TR?fr_id=1295&pg=entry

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How do you spell Savings?

$429,900

Finished quickly now, this high end three bedroom rancher in a high end ocean view neighbourhood. Many custom features. The master bedroom includes a huge en-suite and two walk-in closets. The builder is an award winning builder and will make sure you are happy with your purchase

$439,900 Impeccable 4 bedroom, 4 bath home, newly renovated with new roof, heat pump, ﬂooring, and more! All on a beautiful landscaped .20 acre, with RV parking.

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Updated double wide two bedroom home in an excellent mobile home park. The park boasts a community club house and an outdoor pool. Lots of parking, near new roof, newer appliances, upgraded deck, some new ﬂooring, new paint in and out, and more.

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BEER & A BURGER ~ Saturday, Aug. 27th, 6-10pm, North Oyster Community Centre Enjoy a beer, burger and silent auction ~ Tickets are limited, email c2bush@telus.net for more info

BRITISH PUB NIGHT ~ Friday, Sept. 9th, begins 6pm, Eagles Lounge, Ladysmith Support local rider Chris Bush ~ Tickets $15 ~ For more information 250.245.0671

PENINSULA CO-OPS FREE GAS FOR A YEAR ~ Happening now until October 7th Enter to WIN free gas for a year ($2500 value) at all 23 locations on Vancouver Island Buy a ticket for $5 for a chance to all

Contact Mid Vancouver Island Community Fundraising Co-ordinator, Jennifer Sears Cell: 250.713.5880 ~ Email: jsears@bc.cancer.ca visit us on: www.facebook.com/CopsforCancerBC OR follow us on twitter: @cancersocietybc and mention #CopsforCancerBC www.tourderock.ca OR text FIGHT to 45678 to make a $5 donation* *terms at mobilegiving.ca

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At the 49th, we value our community and work with many community groups on local happenings and projects throughout the year. We believe that in order for business to be strong, communities must be strong. In reciprocating this, it is up to the businesses to give back to the communities they exist in.

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