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News Wave of support for watersheds Town of Ladysmith’s resolution passes at UBCM Matthew Peterson THE CHRONICLE

About 75 protesters gathered on the Island Highway fronting Chemainus Composting Inc. PETER W. RUSLAND/BLACK PRESS

Residents make stink over chronic stench Peter W. Rusland BLACK PRESS

The Little Town That Stinks. That’s what some Chemainiacs called M u r a l To w n o n Saturday because of a chronic stench wafting from the Chemainus Industrial Park. About 75 folks hoisted signs and marched along the Island Highway fronting Chemainus Composting Inc.’s soilcomposting operation, and a septage trucktransfer station. Many demanded local leaders order the gated businesses — believed to be the offending operations — moved downwind somewhere. “Move it, absolutely,” Sharon Greer said. She and other locals are tired of the odour from sewage and other wastes handled and treated at the industrially zoned site owned by Chemainus Park Holdings. Mike Hayhoe agreed, citing potential health hazards from the foul air. “We don’t want any airborne pathogens floating around. “The transfer of raw sewage from (sep-

tic pump-out) trucks would knock you over. “They’re hauling it out of there still steaming.” Dan Lazaro of CCI says the plant has been unfairly blamed for odour on the 45-acre industrial site. He said odour is virtually nil from CCI’s 1.5-acre mostly indoor facility. “We’ve tested the air quality in the building and there are absolutely no odour issues,” he said. Instead, it seems neigbourhood concerns may be better directed at a septic wastewater transfer facility next door. “ T h a t ’s t h e m o s t vile, putrid smell I’ve ever encountered,” said Cowichan Valley Regional District environment manager Bob McDonald, after a site visit. “If I worked across the street and caught a whiff of that — it’s beyond acceptable. “Unfortunately, the sewage transfer operation is not regulated by the environment ministry or the CVRD.” Hayhoe is puzzled why provincial regulations only govern CCI’s soil-composting

plant that creates relatively little odour, compared to what regional agents say is a far more pungent stench from the septage-truck operation. “We should be co-generating electricity out of the sewage sludge,” said Hayhoe, owner of nearby Speed Sincher Inc. That sludge — including fish, food and others wastes — is shipped to Langford’s Septage Processing Ltd. It’s treated, dewatered then shipped back, in cake form, to CCI where it’s mixed with wood waste to make soil for sale. But local watchdog Tammy Morris — familiar with toxins from the Crofton pulp mill — is dubious about CCI’s soil product. “I want to know what constitutes wood waste, and where it comes from. “Anything coming out of that pulp mill could be called wood waste.” Meanwhile, Geoff Hinks, chairman of the Chemainus Business Improvement Association, signaled locals want action. “(Site) owners real-

ize the problem’s not going away. He admitted the stink rarely reaches downtown, but “people are concerned because (the problem) is still in Chemainus.” “It’s not good to disturb your neighbours.” Protester Andy Wiersma said the composting and septage hauling businesses are “totally in the wrong area.” Former mayor Jon Lefebure — who ran North Cowichan council before the offending businesses opened — explained zoning regulations for places such as the industrial park have no sense of smell. “Zoning typically doesn’t anticipate everything that’ll happen in the future. “I think it’s the septage transfer we’re smelling.” A $3,000 regional odour-and-leachate audit by microbiologist John Paul is due soon. Its findings won’t cover the septage-truck business as neither the Cowichan Valley Regional District, nor the environment ministry regulates its discharges, CVRD staff said.

T h e To w n o f Ladysmith watershed resolution found a wave of support at the Union of B.C. Municipalities. Coun. Steve Arnett said the resolution they brought to the convention — for the province to help local municipalities secure the local watershed through either the aid of purchasing or donation of land — was almost unanimously supported by fellow delegates. “There were a couple of folks that voted against it, but it went through. I’m absolutely thrilled.” Words of support started rolling around the convention early and when it came time to present the resolution, Arnett said the reasoning is simple. “ Te n y e a r s a f t e r Walkerton (reference to the Ontario town that had its water supply contaminated), why are we still in a place where we are not protecting our watershed sources from the begin-

ning?” said Arnett, who was spurred into public life by the very issue. While he is thrilled with the warm reception the town’s resolution received, Arnett said there is still much to be done. “It doesn’t mean that t o m o r r o w, w e a r e going to be given the deeds to crown lands,” said Arnett. It was the idea of the support that impressed Arnett. “It was the principle that was endorsed by the entire province, essentially, that each community should own, control and protect its watershed.” AT the UBCM, Arnett said there was lots going on. Among them asking B.C. Hydro to freeze the installation of smart meters until more questions are answered, the banning of tanning beds for children under 18 and to continue working with RCMP to reach a deal. Arnett said fellow councillor Lori Evans gave a very passionate speech on the need to do away with Medical

Service Plan premiums and Bruce Whittington spoke to eradicating invasive species such as hogweed. While at the UBCM, the Town of Ladysmith also received a couple of honours. It was named one of five most business friendly towns (read next week’s Chronicle for more on that) and an honourable mention in the Community Excellence Awards. “The Community Excellence Awards program recognizes ideas that rise above challenges with vision, creativity and teamwork,” said Community Excellence Awards Chair and East Kootenay Regional District Director, Heath Slee. “This year’s winners represent a showcase of world-leading communities and ideas and we’re very pleased to be able to recognize their accomplishments.” The town was awarded the honourable mention for accessibility and inclusion for the community services building.

Crews attend to the scene after an accident at Grouhel Road and the TransCanada Highway.

Crash victims recovering The two drivers involved in a motor vehicle accident on the Trans-Canada Highway on Wednesday, Sept. 28, are expected to make a full recovery, police say. “The driver that was [airlifted] has a longer road to recovery because he’s got head injuries but he’s expected to make a recovery,”

said Cpl. Doug Brayley, Ladysmith RCMP. The driver of a red Ford truck was heading north on the Trans-Canada and was attempting to turn left onto Grouhel Road when he struck a southbound, two-tone teal coloured Subaru. “For some reason the truck turned left when he thought it was safe

and hit the car in doing so,” Brayley said. Travellers were held up as both north and southbound traffic was re-routed. The driver of the truck was airlifted to hospital. The investigation is ongoing and police are contemplating a violation ticket for an unsafe turn. -Niomi Pearson

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This weekend (Oct. 8-9), Ladysmith’s TNT Tattoos will be fundraising in memory of Isabelle MernickleHolmgren, a sevenyear-old Cedar girl who drowned at Westwood Lake last year. Kay Stegmuller, the shop’s owner, along with artist Kevin Sheill will be offering their services at half cost, $75 per hour, with 100 per cent of the proceeds to benefit the

Nanaimo Community Hospice House. Stegmuller, a close family friend, said the organization has stepped up to the plate to assist Isabelle’s mom Courtney, and the family since the tragedy occurred. “It’s a way to give back to them for helping her out,” he said. If you’re not in the mood for a good inking, there are other ways to donate. The Kinsmen will be on site with hot dogs, burgers and other goodies and

there will be a silent two days. auction held in the “I’d like to meet it or shop at 6 p.m. both beat that this year, if days. TNT will also be possible,” Stegmuller holding a pool tourna- said. ment, for a chance to Stegmuller described win a $250 gift certifi- Isabelle as a typical cate to TNT Tattoos. young seven year old Buy-in is $20. girl; happy and enerMernickle-Holmgren getic. was attending a day “She was very smart, camp when she was and really enjoyed life,” p u l l e d o u t o f t h e he said. “It was a loss water unconscious for everybody.” a t We s t w o o d l a k e The fundraiser runs on August 13, 2010. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Shortly after, TNT held October 8 and 9. For a similar fundraiser m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , and was able to raise contact the TNT shop $5,000 for the family in at 250-924-8287.

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A work in progress

Crews had to redirect water around Holland Creek to complete the new pipe crossing north of the RCMP station. MATTHEW PETERSON/CHRONICLE

Creek work complete Matthew Peterson

public works for the year’s budget. The budgeted amount was for After taking a little $176,000. Joe Friesenhan, direclonger than planned, the Holland Creek tor of public works, Crossing is nearly fin- said the project was slated for completion ished. Where a town water by the end of last week. pipe crosses Holland There were still chloriCreek has been a con- nation and pressure cern for public works tests to be completed for some time. The soil before the new line and rocks underneath was connected and burthe pipe had been, on ied when the Chronicle a couple of occasions, spoke to Friesenhan on washed away leaving Wednesday. The project went well, the pipe open and vulFriesenhan said, not ing nerable to a break. It was highlighted as the weather was OK for a priority project by the most of the work — THE CHRONICLE

which included re-routing Holland Creek. There was one setback, Friesenhan said, when work crews accidently struck a valve that was not on the plan. The resulting rush of water cost about a half-day to a day of work. As for the new Holland to Stocking pipeline, work is also progressing with 30 to 40 per cent of the pipe in. Friesenhan said he hopes the line is in by the end of the year. “It depends on the weather now,” he said.

Spend a night in Vegas Vegas themed fundraiser to benefit train station Matthew Peterson THE CHRONICLE

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The Ladysmith hoping is that... Chamber of Commerce is ready for a night of the train is fun and games. going to get Their Vegas Night, back on the planned for Oct. 22 at the Aggie Hall, will be track.” fitting of an unforgetRob Waters, table, or forgettable, CoC president night on the strip. Dinner will be served in a Vegas-themed food Waters, chamber prescourt surrounded by ident, is for the buildVegas-style fun, by ing to become the Elite Casino, with sev- new Visitor Centre/ eral casino games to Chamber office and light up the night. perhaps house some But don’t worry about other Ladysmith amebreaking the bank, it’s nities. all for Monopoly money. “What we are hopHowever money raised ing is that early next from ticket sales and year the train is going the live and silent auc- to get back on the tion — and the grand track,” Waters said of prize of a train trip VIA Rail passenger serfrom Vancouver to vice. Money has been Jasper — will be going pledged by the provintowards the estimated cial and federal govern$250,000 needed to fix ment to make it happen. up the old train sta- A trestle assessment is tion off Trans-Canada currently underway. Highway. The facility is owned The vision, said Rob by the Island Corridor

Foundation and the chamber has been in close contact with the group about what has been happening. Water said they do not know if a lease will be signed through the town and given to the chamber or if the lease will go straight to the chamber. “To me it’s a great location,” said Waters, noting the highway visibility should pull in some of the traffic zooming by on the highway. The parking space is greater near the station, said Waters, and there could be a shuttle taking people into town. And there’s plenty of room for more than the Visitor Centre, said Waters, noting there could be space made available for a small market or other business. For more information or for tickets to the Vegas Night, please call 250-245-2112.

Dave Ehrismann, executive director of the Ladysmith Maritime Society, sent us this picture of the new floating visitor reception center currently being built in Bamberton. The building is expected to be pulled into Ladysmith Harbour at the end of the month.

Flipped truck destroyed by fire There were a total of the property. The male 79 calls for service over is known to the police Ladysmith this period of time. To and advised that he date, 3106 incidents was just up at the bins RCMP news have been reported to looking for items of Sept. 20 to the detachment (3272 value. The individual Sept. 26 for the same period in was warned of tresProvided by 2010). passing and sent on Ladysmith Tuesday, Sept. 20 his way. RCMP ❱ The theft of an ❱ An individual who Orca Airway vehicle resides on Kulleet Bay was reported from the Rd advised that he dirt parking lot at the has been having gas Nanaimo Airport. The siphoned out of the vehicle was dropped family van on a regu- easy to identify as it off by one of the pilots lar basis. has yellow paint on ❱ A n i n d i v i d u a l several sections. The on Thursday afternoon approximately reported that some- electrical box is a dou1700 hours and was one had tried to break ble gang unit. Several noticed missing from into her home at 2 c o p p e r g r o u n d i n g the lot the next morn- am on Westdowne rods were also taken. ing approximately Rd. The owner heard These are three-foot 0700 hours when the a plastic planter and long 3/8 inch copper her barbecue spices rods that are used to next crew flew in. Wednesday, Sept. 21 being knocked over, ground an antenna. ❱ EHS called police then she heard some❱ A white Toyota to report an intoxi- one trying to open a t r u c k w a s s t o l e n cated male walking window. from the parking lot out into traffic. The ❱ A School District of the Timberlands male was described as 68 employee was on Pub sometime overwearing a black jacket t h e Tr a n s C a n a d a night. This vehicle and hat and wearing Highway at the inter- was located later in blue jeans. The RCMP section of First Avenue the day at the end attended and the male when the 2011 Honda of Timberlands Rd. was found sitting on Fit they were driving c o m p l e t e l y b u r n t . the steps outside his was struck by a golf Surveillance video at apartment with a sober ball. The ball came the pub show the vehiindividual and warned f r o m a n u n k n o w n cle leaving the parking of consequences. location and bounced lot at 0038 hours. At Thursday, Sept. 22 off the roof causing a 1905 hours, the RCMP ❱ An employee of small dent. received a complaint Coval Security was Friday, Sept. 23 of a single vehicle checking an alarm ❱ An individual on collision on Cedar at Peerless Waste C h e m a i n u s r o a d R d . T h e N a n a i m o D i s p o s a l S i t e a n d reported the theft of and Ladysmith RCMP found a male hiding over 500 feet of cop- responded to find a in the bushes. The per wire, 200-250 feet pickup truck comRCMP attended and of 12/3 or 10/3 cable pletely destroyed by found the male at the along with an electri- fire after going off locked fence entering cal box. The cable is road right and flip-

ping onto its roof. A BC license plate was located nearby to an individual in Ladysmith. A male was seen near the vehicle after the collision. The male stated he was the passenger and then left the scene to get smokes from the corner store where he was picked up and driven away from the scene. The male smelled of alcohol. There are no witnesses to the accident. The vehicle was towed by Central Towing. The driver fled the scene. Saturday, Sept. 24

❱ RCMP members conducted a roadblock on Chemainus road near Gill Rd. The following was issued: one seat belt warning, one notice in order for a headlight, one notice in order for no drivers license and one ticket for no drivers license. ❱ The RCMP were called to a residence on Buller St. A male was refusing to leave and was breaching his probation. The male departed prior to the attendance of the RCMP in a vehicle. The individual was later located in the vehicle and was impaired. He was arrested and lodged in cells pending a court appearance.

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This year, Ladysmith will be remembering a brave young pilot who went to school here. Tr a g i c a l l y, F r a n k Burrill’s plane went missing in 1942 over the North Sea after a successful mission in Germany. His fate remains unknown. David Walbank, the man who has been compiling as much information as he can on Burrill, said the story is one of success, heroics and tragic loss. Burrill will be honoured at this year’s Empty Chair ceremony at the Eagles Hall on Saturday, Nov. 12. Burrill was born in Southshields, England. His father died when he was only two years old, leaving his mother to raise Frank and his older brother Jack. The family moved to Saskatoon in 1929 where

their mother remarried, then taking on the last name Burrill. Frank and his brother would later legally change their name from Rollerson to Burrill in 1941. After moving to the U.S., Frank eventually ended up at North Oyster School in 1934. He went to Ladysmith High School in 1936. “We know he was an avid sportsman,” said Walbank. “He was the president of the school’s Rod and Gun Club.” Burrill also enjoyed making model aircraft. Frank left school in 1938 to work in a logging camp before soon deciding to join the Air Force with his brother, Jack. “He was just over 18 years of age when he entered the Royal Canadian Air Force.” Walbank said Burrill must has made a good impression on military officials. “The interviewing offi-

cer immediately recommended him for pilot training,” said Walbank. He spent six weeks in basic training in Brandon, Man., and then it was off to Winnipeg for pilot training. In 1941, Burrill did his specialized training on Wellington bombers in Saskatoon. He sailed for England on Feb. 1, 1942, and arrived in Liverpool on Feb. 9. Burrill joined the RAF in West Raynham were he assembled his crew but was later transferred that August to the famous 75 Squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Shortly after his arrival with the team in Sussex, Burrill took delivery of a Wellington Bomber BJ-985. His new crew was a mix of New Zealanders, Canadians and an American. Pilots during World War Two were allowed to name and paint the nose of their air-

WHAT ARE FLOATERS ? Floaters are translucent or dark specks that seem to float about in your field of vision. Some floaters are normal, and most people have them, but they don’t usually notice them unless they become numerous or more Dr. Anita Voisin prominent. Floaters can look like cobwebs or squiggly lines or floating bugs. They become more apparent when you look at something plain and bright, such as white paper or a blue sky. They are also more evident when they are stirred up, such as when you move your eyes. Floaters are more common and seem to be more annoying to people who are nearsighted or who have had a cataract operation. WHAT ARE THESE FLOATING SPECKS? Much of the interior of the human eyeball is filled with vitreous, a clear, thick substance that helps maintain the eye’s round shape. Light passes through the vitreous (after being focused by the cornea and lens) to reach the retina, where images are formed. Any bits of tissue moving about in the vitreous cast shadows onto the retina, and you see those shadows as things “floating” in your field of vision. HOW DO FLOATERS GET THERE? Before birth, there is a large blood vessel in the vitreous, but by birth the vessel is no longer required and it disintegrates-but not completely. A few broken-up particles remain for life and float around. These are the floaters that everyone has. Other occurrences can add more floaters. As we get older, the vitreous shrinks and separates from the retina. As this separation occurs, floaters may appear. In about half of all people, the vitreous has separated from the retina by age 50, although many people are not aware that this process has occurred. Floaters may also come from old or new bleeding within the eye. They may be the result of a disease that causes opaque deposits in the vitreous or of an ocular inflammation that causes cellular debris. High impact, jarring activities and sports, blows to the head and eye injuries can also cause floaters. ARE FLOATERS A SERIOUS PROBLEM? In most cases floaters are simply an annoyance. An eye examination will usually reveal if there’s something serious that needs medical attention. The sudden appearance of new floaters, sometimes accompanied by apparent flashes of light (“lightning streaks”) in the visual periphery, can be a sign you have had a vitreous detachment, a frequent consequence of aging that is not usually serious. However, these same symptoms can also be a danger sign that a retinal tear has occurred. Tears in the retina should be repaired right away. A retinal tear can develop into a retinal detachment, which is a serious threat to vision. The only way to find out the reason for these sudden new floaters is by having complete eye examination, followed by another one about six weeks later. CAN FLOATERS BE REMOVED? Whenever floaters interfere with vision, you can shift them out of your line of sight by moving your eyes around quickly, side-to-side or up-anddown. The only way to permanently get rid of them is by surgical removal, and since they are rarely more than a nuisance, the benefit of surgery would not warrant the risks. Surgery might be considered necessary only if the cells and debris are so dense and numerous that they interfere with useful vision, but this is very rare. Almost everyone learns to ignore them and simply live with them. Remember, if you are aware of sudden floaters and/or flashing lights make sure to see your eye care professional right away.

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craft. For reasons still unknown, Burrill names his plane ‘Rosaline.’ “We don’t know whether Rosaline was a girlfriend he left behind in Ladysmith,” said Walbank. Walbank said based on the records, Rosaline only had two operational flights. The first was on December 6, 1942, over Dirsburg, Germany. On the night of December 10, Rosaline joined 479 other bombers headed for Dusseldorf, Germany, where the planes destroyed 18 factories bringing the production of war materials to a grinding halt for several weeks. “On the return journey it (Rosaline) tragically went missing over the North Sea,” said Walbank. No one knows if the plane was shot down or crash landed due to mechanical failure — 33 aircraft failed to return from the mission. Even after the war ended and prisoners were liberated, Burrill was never to be heard from again. Walbank said there is still a bit of research to do before the mayor gives the speech on Remembrance Day. This year will also feature a tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives in Afghanistan. The Rotary Cub is paying for the dinner for the annual event and said any veteran of the Second World War or Korean War can call for a free ticket. Please contact Walbank at 250245-1431 or Sandra at 250-245-8078.

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September 1911 The Chronicle announced that the sale of the Page Ranch across the bay from Ladysmith had been completed. The sale allowed the development of the ‘Brenton coal outcropping’ to proceed. The editor speculated that “ it is reasonable to suggest that before very long the Page Ranch will be surveyed into town lots and…it follows that a ferry will soon run between Ladysmith and Shell Beach.” An article reprinted f r o m t h e Vi c t o r i a Colonist indicated that an action was being taken by M. F.C. Webb of the Victoria Tr a d e s c o u n c i l against The Federal Superintendent of Immigration, Mr. W. D. Scott. According to the writ, Mr. Scott “had, in absolute contravention of the spirit of the Alien Labour Act, allowed several hundred labourers into B.C.” At the same time, Webb declared, there were 792 men out of work in Vancouver and at least 300 in a similar plight in Victoria. On September 9, The Chronicle contains an open letter from Rudyard Kipling in which he opposes reciprocity with the United States. The letter concludes with this comment: “I see nothing for Canada in reciprocity except a little ready money which she does not need, and a very long repentance.” September 23, a

group of Ladysmith teachers left town at 6:40 a.m. on a “walking expedition” and arrived on the steps of the Tzouhalem Hotel at 2:30 p.m. that afternoon. Mr. GW McKinnon, accompanied by Misses Peck, McNeeley, Mills, Ashton and Glen, traveled the 21 miles to Duncan in seven hours and fifty minutes. September 1936 The Board of School trustees met to consider the applications for an additional teacher in Ladysmith due to increased enrolment. After reviewing the 57 applications for the position the Board selected a Mr. Edwin Aikenhead. Former Mayor G.E. Reid passed away in Ladysmith on September 24 after a prolonged illness. He had also served the town in previous years as an alderman and school trustee. We l l - k n o w n Va n c o u v e r I s l a n d businessman Hop Lee opened a vegetable shop in Ladysmith on September 24 in the Charlier Block. The new grocery was in addition to his stores in Nanaimo and Chemainus. September 1961 Two grouse hunters in the Ladysmith area narrowly escaped serious injury when struck by shotgun pellets over the weekend. Paul Nedrich from Langford had several pellets removed from his neck, and a fellow hunter had one pellet removed from his

cheek at Ladysmith Hospital. Game officials blamed the mish a p o n o v e r- e a g e r hunters, poor visibility and too many hunters in a relatively small area. Comox Logging reported that roughly 1,000 grouse were bagged in just two days of shooting. L a d y s m i t h ’s s i x schools all reported increased enrolment for September. The total number of students in the area (not including Chemainus or Thetis Island) stood at 1,141. An article on local banking reported that the majority of Canadians were now paying their bills by cheques rather than cash. Former Ladysmith High School student Jill Bertram, was awarded an engraved silver compact by the Canadian Society of Laboratory Te c h n o l o g i s t s f o r achieving the highest scores in British Columbia on her final course exams. Jill is the daughter of long time residents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bertram, who owned the Ladysmith Drug Store. Ladysmith, B.C., was visited during the week by Polly and Dick Smith from Ladysmith, Wisconsin. At the time of their visit, the sister town had a population of 4,000, and was a former logging area which became a centre for dairy farming. G o u r l a y ’s R e d & White Store has a “HUCKSTER SALE” sale on the last week e n d i n S e p t e m b e r.

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verywhere we turn these days, we are faced with new technologies. TVs are getting bigger and smaller at the same time, the world is at our finger tips and phones are now being made in something called 4G. So the Telehealth idea seems like a long time coming. Sure that is more involved than simple video conferencing. There is special equipment, scheduling and security to deal with, but the benefits to this system are obvious and plenty. This nation is so spread out and often difficult to get around, especially in the winter. Bringing specialists closer to patients is a way to take a lot of strife out of a stressful situation. Not to mention, and especially on Vancouver Island, a growing number of the people needing our health system are the elderly. Our senior population is one of our most vulnerable and will certainly benefit from not having to travel and wait to get specialized attention. A lot of people may feel talking to a doctor, sometimes with a nurse present, through a computer screen is too impersonal and those arguments do carry weight. Many take solace and comfort in seeing their family physician. Having the person in the room makes the whole ordeal easier. No one is trying to replace the family doctor. However the Telehealth system is a great way to connect patients in Ladysmith and Chemainus with specialists in Victoria and Nanaimo. And that is just the beginning. As the local proponent to Telehealth pointed out, a whole world of medical help can be opened with this system. As with most things in Ladysmith, this won’t happen without the community’s support. Keep reading the Chronicle to find out how you can help make it happen.

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Are you glad the UBCM has asked for BC Hydro to halt the installation of smart meters? 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 Do you think Ladysmith would benefit from Telehealth service? Yes 65% No 35% The Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R-2R2. For information phone 1-888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

VANCOUVER – The annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention spent quite a bit of time talking about new wireless technology. Unfortunately, most of it was wasted on ignorance and fear, fanned by the NDP, Green Party and some like-minded opportunists in local government. A tiny group of protesters gathered outside the Vancouver convention centre each morning, setting up a pile of picket signs wailing about imagined smart meter sins from privacy invasion to human rights violation. One of them allowed that she was wearing “special clothing” to ward off the bad rays. That’s understandable, since BC Hydro calculates that a delegate’s wireless signal exposure from four days at the UBCM convention is

equivalent to standing next to a smart meter for 1,147 years. And that’s not even calculating those other horrible sources of electromagnetic energy bombarding downtown Vancouver, such as traffic lights, spark plugs, and let’s not forget the Sun or Earth’s molten core. It wasn’t all foolishness, however. I attended an economic development panel, at which physician and cabinet minister Margaret MacDiarmid described the continuing extension of rural cell phone and internet service underway since the extension of the B.C. government’s contract with Telus. There was not a discouraging word about cell phone towers, the innovation that spawned the anti-wireless cult in California many years ago. Quite the contrary. MacDiarmid was beseeched to get cell service to northern Vancouver Island and un-serviced parts of the Interior, and to cut through the multi-ministry maze still required for routine approval of towers. Cell phones save lives on remote highways. In the main hall, suppos-

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edly experienced municipal leaders continued to parrot fear of “microwaves” and such drivel, either because they believe it or because they are pandering to those who do. This continued on talk radio, which stoked the smart meter “controversy” all week, apparently because it reliably generates angry calls. The descent into farce became complete when delegates had a show of hands on a resolution to place a moratorium on a smart meter installation program that BC Hydro has already paid for. The vote was too close to call, so they had to fish out their wireless voting devices to vote about 55 per cent in favour of the moratorium. Premier Christy Clark was asked after the convention if her government would contemplate a moratorium on meter installation. “No,” she replied. This is not surprising, since the motion effectively asks BC Hydro to waste $930 million. “I’ve spent quite a bit of time talking with the experts about it,” Clark said. “I don’t share those health concerns, because when we’re

surrounded by wireless and cell phones, there are a lot of other sources of the problem that they’re concerned about.” I’ve argued with numerous people about this. They often start with an exaggerated claim about the World Health Organization’s risk rating. In fact, WHO acknowledges that people who claim hypersensitivity to electromagnetic signals can’t identify them in controlled studies. WHO also notes that cell phone tower emissions are effectively five times weaker than the FM radio and TV signals to which we’ve all been exposed for decades. Cell base stations reach no more than two per cent of international limits. And smart meter signals are much weaker than that. I’m done arguing with people who make up their own facts. I’ll just address those who haven’t bought into this nonsense. Please, survey your council candidates on smart meters, and on Nov. 19, support only those who have the common sense to understand what a smart grid is.

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Editor: I sat in an ad hoc committee in 2009 appointed by Area H CVRD Director Mary Marcotte to come up with a plan to see if we could get a new fire hall for North Oyster Area H that the community would support. We worked on it for nearly a year and had a program that we endorsed for under $2 million. This came in about $500,000 less than the alternative approval process that the community rejected soundly a few years ago. A version of our proposal came back to us from the CVRD at $3,546,177.43. Our ad hoc committee never met with the North Oyster Fire Commission, whose mandate is to make recommendations to the CVRD. As it stands now, for $3,030,000 the community would get a new three-bay fire hall situated on the present site that is too small to meet setback requirements. No room for expansion. The three bays in a new hall would accommodate, the crash truck (first responder), pumper truck, and tanker truck. This would provide water for less than six minutes initially at the fire scene. The referendum proposes something at Coffin Point for $750,000. Our current annual operating budget is on the area of $271,301. The referendum will add another $240,000. This represents a fire department budget increase of over 88 per cent for the next 20 years. We need a new fire hall, but it has to make sense and be one the community can afford. The taxpayers are not a bottomless pit of money. Greg Wyndlow Area H

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Omnibus bill does not address crime prevention The statistics about crime in Canada speak for themselves – overall crime rates have been dropping for 20 years. That doesn’t mean people in NanaimoCowichan are not concerned about crime. What I have heard from constituents is that they want measures to prevent crime. That’s why the recent legislation introduced by the Conservatives is a disappointment. Although there are parts of this omnibus Bill that the NDP supports and has voted in favour of in the past, no part of it looks to increase crime prevention. And there will not be any opportunity to discuss whether prevention should be a priority of the government or not – debate on the Bill was curtailed by the Conservatives. That means we are not going to debate the cost/benefit analysis of this legislation – if the government has even done such an evaluation. What I’m hearing from constituents in my community is that they want more

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of our budget spent on preventing crime: more police officers on the street, more programs to prevent youth joining gangs, better social programs so crime is less attractive. Many people have questioned the cost of the proposed legislation, wondering if this is the best use of scarce resources during tough economic times. The Conservatives have not released any figures on what this legislation will cost but Parliamentary Budget Officer, Kevin Page, estimates $3 billion a year in direct costs. Most of those costs will not be paid by the federal treasury. Many of the proposed minimum sentences in this Bill will put offenders in provincial jails, not federal. For British Columbia, that is very bad news. Our provincial court system is

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Community The United Church of Canada has been trying to bring the residents of the El Hol refugee camp in Syria to Canada. A local group is sponsoring a family to come to the mid-Island. SUBMITTED

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Clockwise from top: The Tour de Rock riders make their way up First Avenue; Jesse Brown gets his head shaved by Zachary Dougan in memory of two-year-old Callum Brown who died from cancer; Const. Sandi Swanson shows off picture of junior rider and inspiration Henry Down who is also fighting cancer; the riders are introduced in Ladysmith; pipers are presented with a gift for leading the riders up First Avenue; Black Press photographer Chris Bush, centre, shows off his new haircut with junior riders Justin Maizis and Matt Kercher. NIOMI PEARSON AND MATTHEW PETERSON/THE CHRONICLE

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Roadshow is in Duncan: 4 More Days! TERRY INKLER Canadian Collectors Roadshow Staff Writer

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amount of precious metals such as gold and silver coming to the Roadshow, which makes sense considering how high it’s currently trading at. He added, “The Roadshow is great because it puts money in people’s pockets, especially during such hard times. Lots of items that are just sitting around collecting dust in basements and jewellery boxes can be exchanged for money, on the spot!”

After very successful shows in Kelowna and Salmon Arm, The Roadshow is now in Duncan. So you had better search through your attics and garages, go through your lock boxes and jewellery, because you may be sitting on a small fortune and not even know it! Roadshow experts are here to examine all your At another Roadshow event, a woman, antiques, collectibles, gold and silver. named Mira Kovalchek, walked in with a tin full of hundreds of old coins that During a show near Toronto, a woman were given to her as a young child by her came in with a jewellery box that she grandfather. She Ànally decided to come had just inherited from her late aunt. “I in to the Roadshow and see what he don’t wear jewellery,” explained Barbara had given her. She was ecstatic to learn Engles, “so it was an easy decision to she had coins dating back to the late come down to the Roadshow to sell it”. She was very excited when she was able 1800’s, some of which were extremely rare. Roadshow consultant Perry Bruce to walk away with a cheque for over $2,100 for jewellery she was never going explains “We had uncovered an 1871 Queen Victoria 50 Cent piece, valued at to wear anyway. over $2,000!! She had a nice assortment of coins that were not rare dates, but Expert Elijah Gold explains, “We have she was able to sell them for their silver noticed a substantial increase in the

content”. She explains, “I never would have thought that my old tin of coins was worth so much! I can Ànally afford to renovate my kitchen”. Perry Bruce continued, “Canadian coins prior to 1967, and American coins prior to 1964 are all made with silver, and we have noticed a large increase of customers coming to the Roadshow with coins and cashing them in for their silver value”. Experts at the Roadshow will evaluate and examine your items, FREE OF CHARGE, as well as educate you on them. The Roadshow sees hundreds of people during a one week event, and they have been travelling across Canada to different cities and towns, searching for your forgotten treasures. Trains, dolls, toys, old advertising signs, pocket watches, porcelain and bisque dolls, pretty much everything can be sold at the Roadshow. Any early edition Barbie’s are sought after by the Roadshow collectors, as well as a variety of

Dinky Toys and Matchbox cars. Lionel Trains and a variety of tin toys can also fetch a price, especially if they are in their original box or in mint condition. If a collector is looking for one of your collectibles, they can always make an offer to buy it. A man brought in a 1950’s Marx Tin Toy Robot, in fairly good condition, still in its original box. They were able to locate a collector for that speciÀc toy within minutes, and that gentleman went home with over $700 for his Toy Robot and a few other small toys. So whether you have an old toy car, a broken gold chain, or a Barbie sitting in the closet, bring it down to the Roadshow, they will take a look at it for FREE and it could put money in your pocket!

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Wild West-themed fundraiser set to entertain audiences October 22 and 29. Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE

If there is one thing that Dawn Adams can promise about her upcoming production, The Full Monty (well, almost), it’s that there will be plenty of cigarettes, whisky and wild, wild women. The Western-themed variety comedy dinner show, a fundraiser for the Chemainus Royal Canadian Legion, will ‘almost’ bare all in two shows October 22 and 29. “At first, I was leery, I was worried about it. I wasn’t sure about people’s reaction, but the tickets are almost sold out,” Adams said. “It’s a wonderful, funloving, exciting show.” For the past four months, the cast has rehearsed about 10 hours a week. Many of the 25 cast members are also members of the legion, with no former acting experience. “They’ve never done anything like this in their lives and they’re doing a marvellous job,” Adams said. “The cast is just great.” Legion members Peter Brady and Johnny Pimlott said they came up with the idea of a Full Monty fundraiser a few years ago, but couldn’t get the idea off the ground. Cue Dawn Adams, who helped produce a fash-

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The Chemainus Legion will put on a musical variety act dubbed The Full Monty Oct. 22 and 29. Johnny Pimlott, centre, finds himself surrounded by ladies of the wild west; Sheila Henderson, Lois Anderson, Carol Fowler, Elaine Propp and Gail O’Hara. ion show fundraiser for the legion in March, and a show was born. “ We w a t c h e d t h e movie and realized we

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cal, and it’s taken off from there,” Brady said. “I just hope the people that come to see the show have as

much fun seeing the show as we’ve had doing the show.” Pimlott said he has also enjoyed the onstage experience so far. “We’re learning all kinds of things we didn’t realize, it’s a lot of fun,” he said. “It makes you young, we all have a laugh and we have fun. Dawn is whipping us into shape ever so nicely.” The Full Monty (well, almost) is packed full of singing, dancing and joke after joke, Adams said. Master of Ceremonies Michael Pickard will be in charge of introducing the acts, which feature everything from cancan dancers to gunslinging cowboys. The show will finale with a Chemainus take on The Full Monty, although ‘bum’s the word’ on whether the movie’s most infamous scene will be recreated on the legion stage. “Buy a ticket and it will all be revealed on the night of,” Pimlott said. Tickets are $25 and available at the Legion Lounge and the Golden Hanger in Chemainus. Cocktails start at 5 p.m. with a roast beef or turkey supreme dinner at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 7 p.m. For more information call 250-246-4532 or 250-246-3133.

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Hockey gear needed for production The Ladysmith Little Theatre is looking for donations of adult-sized hockey equipment for its next production, The Good Game, written by B.C. Playwright Roy Teed, and directed by Mort Paul. The list of equip-

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All Madden Super Charger Ryan Veal attempts to maneuver around a Nickel Brothers Packers opponent during a flag football match at Ladysmith Intermediate field on Sunday. The final score was 26-12 for the Packers. NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE

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Vancouver Island Flag Football League season has gotten underway and the All Madden Super Chargers are looking for a few more flag snatchers on their field. There are six teams in the League and the Chargers are currently 18-members strong, but there is always room for more, said Chargers organizer Demetreos Bourodemos. “It’s a very competitive league,” he said. The Chargers play eight-man flag football, which has the same basic rules as regular Canadian football, with one big exception. “Instead of tackling

Getting a leg up on the competition

The Ladysmith Steelers Pee Wee and Jr. Bantam tackle football teams took a win and a loss out on Forrest Field last weekend. On Saturday, October 1, the teams took on the Campbell River Eagles. The Pee Wee’s won the first game with a final score of 35-6. Touchdowns were scored by Colby Cochrane, Dustin Jeanson, Nevaen Alle-Kopas, Joseph Coyne, and Nick Harder. Outstanding defense players included Dru Wright, Ryker Pearson, and Nick Coburn. Next up, the Jr. Bantams lost to the Eagles 35-6, with a touchdown scored by Nick Derkoch. Outstanding players included Jacob Dash, Awzy Elliott, and Chase Richardson while notable offensive players included Georgios Bourodemos, and Karl Lofstrom The Steelers’ next game is an away match against Fairview on October 8.

Jose Vazquez, right, of the Ladysmith Lightning U16/18 soccer team keeps the ball in play during a match against Nanaimo at Forrest Field Sunday afternoon Nanaimo won the game 8-0. NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE

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A sunny day of playing golf grossed more than $21,000 for the Ladysmith and Chemainus Rotary clubs. The Ladysmith/ Chemainus Rotary Golf Tournament at Mount Brenton Golf Club took place Saturday, October 1 and was a first time joint venture between the two clubs. More than 80 golfers came out to levy their skills against the links and support a good cause. “It went awesome. Everyone had fun, the weather held out, there was lots of prizes and there was awesome food,” said Carol Warkentin, one of the tournament organizers. The money raised will be split between the Ladysmith and Chemainus Rotary Clubs to help fund the work they do in the community, Warkentin said. The golfers got their day started with a buffet breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and teed off at 9 a.m. Following game play, the teams came back to the clubhouse for a buffet lunch and prizes.

The winning team was Tim and Faye Hollett and Marc and Sheila McAndrews. In second place were junior members of Mount Brenton Golf Course: Gavin Hollenbakken, Zach Friesen, Colin Langley and Aaron Frost. Warkentin said the boys’ impressive victory was made even sweeter by the fact that none of them were aided by the use of mulligans (a second shot at a stroke which is not penalized). “They were too young to purchase them,” she said. “So everybody buys these mulligans and these young kids got second place and they didn’t even have a mulligan.” Warkentin said one of the greatest highlights of the tournament was the fabulous support from all involved. She said all parties are considering continuing the tournament as a joint fundraiser in the future. “It’s definitely what we’re considering for next year,” Warkentin said. “Our communities are joined together so it was good to pull the Rotary Clubs together and work together.”

(Top photo) First place winners of the first annual Ladysmith/Chemainus Rotary Golf Tournament: Fay and Tim Hollett and Sheila and Marc McAndrews. (Bottom) Mount Brenton Jr. members Gavin Hollenbakken, Zach Friesen, Colin Langley and Aaron Frost impressed everyone with their second place finish, without the use of mulligans. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ART CARLYLE

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The Ladysmith Junior Girls Volleyball team is building momentum. After losing their first outing on Sept. 21, the girls bounced back to win all their games against Aspengrove (26-24 and 25-16) and Kwalicum (26-24 and 25-9) on September 28. The season is very short and the girls will be having their only Ladysmith appearance on Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. at Ladysmith Secondary School. District finals will be held at A young swimmer gets some direction from Wellington on Oct. 28 and 29. instructor Victoria Timmermans at Frank Jameson Community pool on September 22.

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LABOURERS JOIN NEWALTA Track Hoe Operators #11-0154 Newalta is looking for experienced track hoe operators throughout Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Driver’s license, four wheel drive vehicle, H2S and first aid required. Any additional tickets needed will be supplied. Oilfield background or remote location experience is an asset. Schedule is 21 days on and 7 days off. Newalta has much to offer including competitive wages, growth opportunities and benefits such as meal allowances and supplied accommodations while on shift. Email/fax your resume: to westerncareers@newalta.com or fax (403) 806-7076.

TRADES, TECHNICAL EXPANDING DODGE Dealership requires Journeyman automotive technicians. Thriving vibrant community. Wages $38.00 & up. Excellent beneﬁts, relocation bonus. Fax resume 306-463-6808 email: jason@energydodge.com Kindersley, Sask.

VOLUNTEERS The Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary needs new volunteers for our Thrift Store and Gift Shops. If you have 3-4 hours of spare time each week, and want to make a valuable contribution to your community, please come to the Thrift Store for an application or check out our website: ladysmithhealthcareaux.ca for information and an online application.

WE’RE ON THE WEB 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.

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HELP WANTED

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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

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660. NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local ofﬁce www.REALCARCASH.com 250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344 SMALL BUSINESS grants start or grow your small business. Free to apply. Qualify for up to 100K. www.leadershipgrants.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 250754-2773 ext 222 or visit www.narsf.org - employment tab.

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

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

R&L Rooﬁng Trent Dammel Ray Gisborne

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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/

FOR SALE BY OWNER WELL-MAINTAINED Recreational Property/Home. 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. Priced to sell. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 250-745-3387.

HOUSES FOR SALE

250-245-7153 TELEPHONE SERVICES A PHONE Disconnected? We can help. Best rates. Speedy connections. Great long distance. Everyone approved. Call today, 1-877-852-1122. Protel Reconnect.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES LARGE DEEP freeze, $150, 17 cu ft white fridge, $300, Maytag SxS fridge, $350, white 30” range $150, white 30” self clean con range, $250, 30” almond self cleaning range, $150. Washer dryer sets $200-$350. Washers $150-$250, Apt size stacking washer & dryer $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.

BICYCLES Woman’s bike, 5 years old, 21 speed, like new, $150, 250245-0420.

FERTILIZERS NOW IS the time to get your garden ready for winter. COMPOST FOR SALE. Call 250-245-4235 Greg Wyndlow, 13205 Doole Road, (Yellow Point) Ladysmith.

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.

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BUILDING SALE... Final clearance. “Rock bottom prices”. 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140 x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-599. DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel buildings priced to clear Make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free brochure. 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. 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 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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 $629,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

MORTGAGES Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and reﬁnances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake (70 Mile House). Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good ﬁshing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)

CLUES ACROSS 1. Expresses surprise 4. Reciprocal ohm 7. Be obliged to repay 8. An accumulated store 10. Spikenard 12. A district of Manhattan 13. Danish toast 15. Young ladies 16. Reddish brown hair dye 17. An armless couch 18. Failing to accomplish a result 21. Appropriate 22. Atomic #77 23. Failed 27th ammendment 24. Records brain currents 25. Pa’s partner 26. Complete 27. Reconﬁrming 34. A ceremonial procession 35. Site of Hercules’ 1st labor 36. Blueprints 38. Cod and Hatteras 39. Crumbles away 40. Young boys 41. Scottish hillsides 42. Side sheltered from the wind 43. Soviet Socialist Republic 44. Form a sum

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CLUES DOWN 1. Japanese mainland island 2. Release from sleep 3. Grey or white wading birds 4. A small quantity of food 5. Compelled to go 6. Pitcher Hershiser 8. No. German port city 9. Data Memory Syatem 11. Irish mother of gods 12. Meadow 14. Shellac resin 15. Cony 17. Fall back 19. Processions of travelers 20. Environmental Protection Agency 23. Comes out 24. __ Lilly, drug company 26. Brew 27. Surprise attacker 28. Promotional materials 29. Mandela’s party 30. Blue-green color 31. African antelope 32. Necessitated 33. Slang for drunk 34. 2 muscles of the loin 36. Young woman making debut 37. Makes a mistake

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

OTHER AREAS

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

HOMES FOR RENT

AUTO FINANCING

SPORTS & IMPORTS

BRING THE family! Sizzling Summer Specials at Florida’s Best Beach! New Smyrna Beach, FL. See it all at: www.nsbﬂa.com/bonjour or call 1-800-214-0166.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 2 bdrm suite in good Ladysmith location, f/s, hydro & cable incl. n/s, n/p, references 250-245-4638.

Retail Commercial Space 1430 sq. ft. of commercial or warehouse space for rent located in front of Junction Mini Storage. Great highway exposure. Deer Lake Properties (Thomas Rd.) Inc. dba Junction Mini Storage 13136 Thomas Rd. Ladysmith, BC 250-245-2760

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

CENTRAL CHEMAINUS oceanview modern 2Bdrm, 1000sqft grnd lvl, 5appl, private patio, wi-ﬁ, prkg, $1,000. Avail Nov 1. NS/NP. Call 250246-4313 or 250-210-2580.

Chemainus: 2 bdrm 1/2 duplex, w/d, f/s, walk to all amenities, n/s, n/p, ref’s req., $950/mo + util, avail. Nov. 1st. Call 250-245-3294

CHEMAINUS 1 BDRM heat & h/w incld. small pet ok. $650. Leave msg (250)245-8869.

HOMES FOR RENT

Ocean & Harbour Views 55+ Building 2 Bdrm Suite Ladysmith 385 Davis Road

Royal LePage Property Management

250-246-5688 LADYSMITH OCEANVIEW, 2bdrm, 5 appls Nov. 1st. Elevator, parking, pet neg., ref’s req’d. $950/2nd ﬂoor. 250-2459853

Ladysmith: Executive at The Creek, 2 bdrm with loft, 5 appls, gas f/p, covered prkg, n/s, n/p, $1350/mo, ref’s pls.

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

Ladysmith: Twin Falls. A deluxe townhome. 3 bdrm with ﬁnished bsmt, 6 appls, gas f/p, n/s, n/p, $1395/mo, ref’s pls.

Ladysmith: 1 bdrm ground ﬂoor, close to downtown, n/s, n/p, avail. Oct. 1st, leave msg 250-245-2586, day 250-2453251, cell 250-716-6553.

Chemainus: 4 bdrm ocean view apartment, f/s, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, avail now, ref’s required, $995/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. South Wellington Area: 1 bdrm suite in quiet and private country setting, n/s, n/p, avail. now, references required, $850/mo.

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Ladysmith: 2 bdrm ocean view home, new paint & ﬂoors, 5 appl., close to amenities, $1000/mo, avail now, 250616-2006.

SUITES, LOWER

SUITES, UPPER LADYSMITH, 1 bdrm, walk to all amenities. Avail Oct. 1. $550 mo. 250-924-3349.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

DIESEL ENGINES & Cylinder Heads. Ford 6.0 and 7.3, GM 6.6 and Cummins 5.9. Remanufactured With Warranty. Will Deliver. 713-947-0833 www.EngineServiceInc.net

AUTO FINANCING WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in October, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095. FREE CASH Back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or bad credit call Stephanie 1-877792-0599 DLN 30309. Free delivery www.autocreditfast.ca

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

CARS

YOUBOU WATERFRONT, semi furn/unfurn, 1bdrm grnd level, garden, N/S, W/D. $650 hydro incl’d. 250-217-1173.

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2012 FORD Mustang Club of America Special Edition. 6 cylinder, 305 HP. Grabber Blue, 600 km, satellite radio. Showroom condition. Lottery winner, $25,000. Call 250-956-2977.

LADYSMITH FANTASTIC ocean view 3 bdrm, crner lot, 2nd Ave., 6 appl., A/C, N/S, N/P, 2 car carport, references req’d., gas F/P, H/W, and furnace. Blinds all windows. Available Nov. 1 $1200/mo. Ph: 250-245-7916 or 250-8161334.

2-BDRM. New laminate ﬂoors, freshly painted, W/D. N/S, pets OK upon approval. $700. + utils. Close to school & shopping centre. Available now. (250)746-9454, 604-376-9047.

Ladysmith: Rockey Creek Village. Bright 2 bdrm home. 55+, 3 appl., n/s, n/p, ref’s pls, $1000/mo.

2007 BMW 530 Xi, Moon roof, Bose Premium CD/DVD entertainment package, Xenon headlight package, heated front and rear seats, climate control, 17” alloy wheels with all seasons, all power options plus extended warranty 2012 or 120km. Certiﬁed and e Tested, immaculate condition and ready to go! $16000 Contact: best66bow@gmail.com

LADYSMITH: 2 bdrm character home, lovely ocean view, n/s, n/p, close to all amenities, $1100/mo, 250-245-7161.

Gala Opening & Awards Ceremony Nov. 5, 7–9 pm

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

Get all the details at www.LadysmithCameraClub.com

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

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What’s Happening

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CROFTON ART GROUP'S - Show & Sale of unframed art & handcrafted jewelry, Sat, Nov. 5, 10am-5 pm at the Crofton Senior's Centre. Refreshments. 250 246 3870.

Up Coming LADYSMITH CHAMBER FUNDRAISER - for new Chamber and Visitor Center. "A Night in Vegas" Sat, Oct 22. Dinner, casino, live auction. Tickets: Chamber office or call 250-2452112. Only 150 available. LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - “Photography and Art”, presentation by Doug Gilbert. Tues, Sept. 27, 7:00 pm, Hardwick Hall, High St at 3rd Ave, Ladysmith. Everyone welcome. Non-members $5 drop-in. Info at www. LadysmithCameraClub. com

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SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted! We BUY Scrap Batteries from Cars, Trucks etc. $4.00/ea. & up! Free pick-up Island Wide. Min. 10 (1)604.866.9004 Ask for Brad

KINSMEN/BROWN DR. PLAYGROUND PROJECT HAS SET UP A FUNDRAISING ACCOUNT at the Junction Bottle Depot, on Ludlow Rd. in Ladysmith. Take your empties to

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - Sat, Nov 5, 11-2 pm. St. Mary's, 1135 - 4th Ave, Ladysmith. BASTION CITY WANDERERS VOLKSSPORT CLUB - 6 or 10 km Nanaimo walk on Sat, Oct 8. Registration 9:30 am, parking lot between Cedar Shopping Centre and the Wheatsheaf, walk starts at 10 am Info Ethel at 250-756-9796. MT. BRENTON GARDEN CLUB - Meeting Oct 11, 1:30 pm, Calvary Baptist Church, River Rd, Chemainus. Presentation, Wild Birds by Colin Bartlett. Feeders and seeds for different varieties of Birds. $2 Drop In Fee. Guests Welcome 250-246-5351.

On Going LADYSMITH LEGION Soup and sandwich. 2nd & 4th Thursday, Sept to June. Everyone welcome. 250-245-2273.

640 Trans Canada Hwy Box 970, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A7

Ladysmith 250-245-2252

CYNDI BEAULIEU www.myrealestateagent.bc.ca

9165 Chemainus Road Reduced to $289,900

Cozy 3 bedroom rancher on almost 1/2 an acre just south of Chemainus. Newer kitchen, bathroom, heat pump and roof.

Ocean View Rancher Ladysmith South End - 407 Walker Private rancher with walk out basement and separate shop. Open plan, very tiddly!

Asking $387,500 Don’t delay! Call Cyndi today 250-245-2252!

Greg Buchanan 250-245-8914 See All My Listing on the Internet! www.coastrealty.com New level entry home $474,900 Gorgeous views of the ocean, gulf Islands and the mainland mountains. With hardwood ﬂoors, 2 sided gas Fireplace, heat pump this is a must see.

Beautiful ocean views $529,900 4 brdm executive home, custom kitchen, grand staircase, heated ensuite ﬂoor, large deck with bonus hot tub area and a large garage with workshop. $429,900 4 bedroom home backing onto parkland. Featuring wonderful Brazilian cherry hardwood ﬂoors, Gillingham kitchen cabinets with granite counter tops and custom blinds just to mention a few.

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.

P. 250-245-3700 C. 250-776-7653 E. itscarol@shaw.ca

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‘Ham it UP’ This Thanksgiving at the 49th Olympic Country Style

Toupie Hams 2 kg

With so many products and services, we make it easy to make your mark on the world. • Graphic Design • Digital Printing • Colour Copies • Business Cards • Laser Cheques

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• Beautiful Thanksgiving Bouquets, Cornucopias and Table Arrangements • Gourmet Gift Baskets • Custom Designs & Weddings • Corporate Gifts • Large Selection of Giftware • Largest Selection of Fresh Arrangements

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Vegetables Frozen. 750 grams. Beans, Corn, Peas & Mixed

2/ 5 100% Locally Owned & Operated We deliver! (See store for details) We reserve the right to limit quantities Pictures for illustrative purposes only Visit our Website: www.the49th.com

Prices in effect Monday, October 3 to Monday, Octocter 10, 2011

CEDAR STORE

Next to Cedarbrook Restaurant

Open Daily 7:30 am to 9 pm

250-722-7010

The Old Bruce’s Store

DUNCAN 250-748-2412

550 Cairnsmore Street

Open Daily 8:00 am to 9 pm

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