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A new twist on the old milk and cookies Ryza Marston, 5, and her sister Marlin, 7, waste no time getting on Santa’s good side with some sausage and pancakes at the annual LAFF Breakfast with Santa at Aggie Hall Dec. 3. For more photos of the event, check out page 12. NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE
Movie theatre project nets $200k grant Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE
A proposal to bring a youth-run movie theatre to Ladysmith is rolling after being granted $200,000 by the Community Action Initiative. Project Reel Life, spearheaded by six local youths, proposes renovating underutilized space at Ladysmith
Secondary School and turning it into a community movie theatre. The youths were notified that their application for funding had been approved on Friday afternoon (Dec. 2). They were, for the most part, understandably speechless. “It’s for real,” said project member Kaylie McKinley. “The work has just
begun,” added Paul Billas. Sam Corrington, project co-ordinator with the resources centre, said the community has been very supportive of the project thus far, but the clout of funds will help bring in hard numbers on some of the cost estimates, such as building supplies, theatre supplies, and more.
“We have two years to get it up and running,” Corrington said, noting a time limit on the grant money. “We realize that if we want the LSS construction classes to do the work, it’s going to take time because it’s going to have to be worked into their scheduling and planning for their courses.” Now that the fund-
ing for the project The grant money will has been secured, the allow funds for a projgroup must establish a ect manager with the location for the theatre. right management skill In their proposal, the set to help the youths youths identified the take the project from old electronics building proposal to up-andat LSS as a prime loca- running. tion; however, they will “It gives us a fantastic be exploring all options starting point. It’s not with the school board 100 per cent of everyand the community. thing we need, but it “Ideally, it will be at definitely gets us there,” the high school,” said said Corrington. “Once we secure a space, that Billas.
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Donna Allen to resign from school board Jenn McGarrigle BLACK PRESS
A Nanaimo school trustee-elect says she will not take an oath of office because she is fighting for legislative changes that would require all school board candidates to undergo criminal record checks. Donna Allen, who served two terms on Nanaimo school board and was elected for a third Nov. 19, said she plans to devote her time to lobbying for legislation that requires all trustee candidates to undergo criminal record checks and disclose the results to voters. To do this, she said she cannot be a part of the incoming school board, as trustee-elect
Donna Allen Bill Bard has a criminal record. Bard was found guilty of production of a controlled substance in 2006 and given a oneyear conditional sentence. Allen believes there would be a division of opinion on the new board about whether to pursue and support this issue and that her work on the issue would cause a distrac-
tion to the work the works with children is board needs to concen- required to have crimitrate on. nal record checks. “I can’t continue on Bard said he was the board feeling as shocked to hear of strongly as this,” she Allen’s decision not said. “It would cause to be on the incoming problems. I’m feel- school board. ing very sad about it “My past is my past. I because this board was paid dearly,” he said. “It working very well. We was no secret. Another had done all kinds of paper asked me about good work.” this during the elecLocal government and tion process. If it had school trustee candi- to do with violence or dates are not required children, I can see how to disclose criminal somebody could be records and are not concerned.” subject to criminal He said he qualified to record checks. run like everybody else A p e r s o n i s o n l y and that he is about to restricted from running be pardoned. for office or holding School district office if they are serv- spokeswoman Donna ing time in jail for an Reimer said if Allen Project Reel Life members Kaylie McKinley, Paul Billas and Brendan Wilkinson cut indictable offence. does not take the oath a celebratory cake after learning their theatre proposal was granted $200,000. NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE The issue was first of office, a byelection Missing is Matt Halfacre, James Ryan and Cassi Plourde. brought to Allen’s atten- will be required. tion when Bard ran for “We believe that it will trustee this fall. She cost at least $100,000,” said everyone else who she said.
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to fund these types of programs,” Corrington have experience work- s a i d , r e f e r r i n g t o ing with youth, experi- Project Reel Life. ence in business manMembers of Project that mattered to her. went through 1,500 and truffle oil. Christopher Sun agement and working Reel Life are also sub“ T h e r e w e r e 5 5 0 cups easily.” “It was quite the pro- knowledge of the the- mitting an application THE CHRONICLE people there, and we H a r r i s s e r v e d a n cess having to cut up atre industry. this week for a Coast People’s waistlines went through within alder-smoked octopus this 30-pound octopus,” “It’s going to have to be Capital Savings grant were the only casual- the first hour, 700 chowder with cured said Harris. a very special person,” for up to an additional “Here was this huge she said. “Someone $30,000, and they are ties of a “chowdown” blob of slime on your who really can follow hoping a grant applicathanks to a former Quoted in the Chronicle cutting board and it the lead of the students tion to the United Way Ladysmith resident. smells; it reeks and I who came up with this will help absorb some Natasha Harris won “It was quite the process having to have to take off all the idea to begin with.” the people’s choice more of the anticipated cut up this 30-pound octopus. Here membranes, tender- T h e C o m m u n i t y costs. award for best seafood chowder at the Ocean was this huge blob of slime on your ize it, cure it and then Action Initiative proLadysmith was given Wise Chowdown in smoke it.” vides funding for groups its first taste of Project cutting board and it smells ...” Vancouver Nov. 23. Harris grew up in and organizations to Reel Life during a comShe didn’t win top Natasha Harris Yellowpoint and credits support cross-sectoral munity presentation of spot awarded by a her family for inspiring activities and projects two youth business propanel of judges made her to become a chef that improve the men- posals in September. up of those in the resThe students, ranging and McNab’s farm for tal health of children taurant industry, but cups,” said Harris, add- bacon and a mixture of and youth and reduce in age from 13 to 25, that didn’t matter to ing that the event was sable fish, clams, mus- her preference to use harms related to sub- worked on their busiher — it was what the sold out. “People kept sels, smoked cheddar local and fresh items in stance use. ness proposals with the attendees preferred coming back, and we and apple with spices her cooking. “The CAI really wants assistance of a $10,000
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More Time Outdoors May Reduce Nearsightedness in Children
Sending your children outside to play can not only boost their physical fitness – it may also cut the risk of becoming near sighted. Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, has become much more common in many countries over the past four decades, including Canada and the United States. In parts of Asia, more than 80 percent of the population is nearsighted. A new analysis of recent eye health studies by researchers from the University of Cambridge, England showed that increased time spent outdoors is related to reduced rates of nearsightedness in children and adolescents. The analysis was led by Dr. Justin Sherwin and presented by Dr. Anthony Khawaja at the recent 115th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in Orlando, Florida. The analysis suggests that more exposure to natural light and/or time spent looking at distant objects may be key factors. The data included in the analysis was drawn from eight carefully selected studies that focused on myopia in children and adolescents and how long they spend outdoors. The studies involved a total of 10,400 individuals. Dr. Sherwin’s team concluded that for each additional hour spent outdoors per week, the chance of myopia dropped by approximately two percent. Nearsighted children spent on average 3.7 fewer hours per week outdoors than those who either had normal vision or were farsighted (also known as hyperopia) Though the reasons aren’t yet clear, the protective effect appears to result from simply being outdoors rather than performing a specific activity. Two of the eight studies they analyzed tried to determine whether children who spent more time outdoors were also those who spent less time performing near work, such as playing computer games or studying, but no such relationship was found in either study. The amount of time spent on near work is of interest to researchers as another potential cause for the recent rise in nearsightedness. “Increasing children’s outdoor time could be a simple and cost-effective measure with important benefits for their vision and general health” said Dr. Khawaja. “If we want to make clear recommendations, however, we’ll need more precise data. Future, prospective studies will help us understand which factors, such as increased use of distance vision, reduced use of near vision, natural ultra violet light exposure or physical activity, are most important.” Another question Dr. Khawaja considered is whether nearsighted children might benefit from extra hours outdoors as well by preventing their myopia from becoming more severe. He cited a recent Chinese study, not included in Dr. Sherwin’s analysis, of 80 nearsighted children between the ages of 7 and 11. Forty of them were assigned to spend less than 30 hours on near work and more than 14 hours on outdoor time per week. At the end of the two-year study, children in the intervention group were less nearsighted on average than the 40 control group children who did not follow the special schedule. SOURCE: American Academy of Ophthalmology, news release, Oct. 21, 2011
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Operation Red Nose needs drivers Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE
Can you spare some hours this holiday season to drive people home and help keep impaired drivers off Ladysmith’s streets? If so, then Operation Red Nose is looking for you. As it launches its 16th year getting people home safely on Friday and Saturday nights around Christmas time, the free designated driver service is looking for more volunteers — particularly in this area. Volunteers are asked to be available for a shift from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., and they can work as a driver, escort or navigator or in phone or dispatch. “They can do one (shift), some people do five, some people do 10,” said Operation Red Nose co-ordinator Grace Bell. “There’s no minimum.” Ladysmith residents interested in volunteering will need to do a criminal record check at the Ladysmith RCMP Detachment. Operation Red Nose, which is hosted by PacificSport Vancouver Island, is a free service in which volunteers drive you home in your own vehicle Friday and Saturday between the hours of 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. Those using the service can donate money for their ride, and the money raised supports local athletes and youth. Operation Red Nose launched Nov. 25. It operates from
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While Ladysmith’s newest council and mayor were sworn in at the inaugural meeting yesterday evening, former councillor Scott Bastian was sound asleep in his new home in Westminster, England. The two-term councillor and Ladysmith native is pursuing a brand new opportunity which had him leave his seat at council three weeks before the end of his term. “I was searching for a new adventure,” he said. “I had the ability to apply for an ancestry visa for the United Kingdom, as my grandmother was born there. I started collecting visa documents in September, submitted in October, received the approved visa soon after, bought a cheap one-way flight for November, and here
I am. My boyfriend had also applied for his visa, and we left within a week of each other.” Bastian said he would have enjoyed carrying on with another term, but the appeal of a new beginning prompted his decision not to run in the Nov. 19 election. Bastian is a fourthgeneration Ladysmith resident whose great grandfather was an alderman with the town years ago. He was first elected in 2005, after submitting the nomination papers two hours before the deadline. “I started attending council meetings shortly before running and the then-council and mayor, I suspect, used to wonder why I was there,” Bastian recalled. “I attended for information purposes and was curious what the meetings were about. Then, meetings generally made no sense.”
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Seven-year-old Jalie Clark, a Grade 2 student at Ladysmith Primary School, mailed a letter to Santa a long time ago, and she was excited to get a reply from the North Pole on the weekend. “I like the letter because Santa always tells me what’s going on,” she said. Jalie drew a picture of a new dress she wants, and Santa wrote her a special note saying he liked her drawing and that her printing is neat. Santa is expected to receive 1.25 million letters this year. Children can still write to Santa Claus at North Pole HOH OHO, Canada.
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The Ladysmith Community Health Centre could be ushering in the new year with a new roof. Facilities manager John Vassallo hopes the work, which began in September, will be done before 2011 ends.
“It’s a project that was long overdue,” he said. “It should be done by the end of this year or into January — I’m certainly hoping it will be done by the end of this year.” The old tar and gravel roof is being replaced with a torch on roof, which Vassallo says is much better.
“I think it’s good we were able to come up with the funding for a new roof to give an old building that’s serving the community a much longer life,” he said. “We’re good for many years to come now.” The ventilation ducting on the roof is also being replaced.
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f the propaganda flowing over “tar sands” crude shipments across B.C. were oil, the province would be out of deficit by now. U.S.-funded professional environmentalists and their aboriginal partners lined up with the NDP last week to peddle a range of half-truths and falsehoods about proposals to pipe diluted bitumen from Alberta to a new port at Kitimat, where tankers would deliver it to Asian markets. They staged a slick news conference in Vancouver where they claimed to have a seamless wall of aboriginal communities the length of B.C. opposing the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway
pipeline. A 10-year-old girl in a cedar bark hat warned of devastation to the coastal ecology, providing the kind of emotional visual that appeals to urban television audiences who know and care little about science or resource industries. This event was co-ordinated with the publication of a report warning of huge risks from piping “tar sands” crude. The report was produced by the Natural Resource Defence Council, the Living Oceans Society and the Pembina Institute. These three obscure organizations are among those identified by independent researcher Vivian Krause on her website, www.fairquestions.typepad.com/ rethink_campaigns/. These and other environmental groups have received millions from U.S.-based foundations in recent years. Here’s one of many examples of the money trail that Krause has followed. U.S. tax returns show the Pembina Institute and a B.C. environmental group were paid $200,000 by the
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Enbridge issued a statement refuting the study. Its oldest bitumen pipeline went into service in 1979, and “a complete metal loss inspection of this line in 2009 revealed no increased risk or incidence of internal corrosion.” Oh, and the proposed pipeline route doesn’t cross the Fraser River. And claims of a huge increase in greenhouse gases from “tar sands” compared to conventional oil are grossly exaggerated. (The vast majority of emissions from all crude sources come when the refined fuel is burned to truck in your groceries or get you to work.) B.C.’s own Wilderness Committee chimed in, but this eco-show was organized by the local branch office of San Francisco-based ForestEthics. Those are the folks who blessed us with the faux-aboriginal name “Great Bear Rainforest.” Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. E-mail tfletcher@blackpress.ca.
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Editor: Editor: Thank all you who organized that fantastic Cinnamon Bun Fun Run. I had a ball cheering, shouting Hooray and waving my red Canada mitts as so many people ran by. Some walked, some pushed strollers, some huffed and puffed, but they all looked happy. Waving my arms kept me warm. Thank you runners and walkers for the amazing 2,900 pounds of non-perishable food that you brought for the Food Bank. Thanks a bunch! Caroline H. Davidson Ladysmith
Hats off to LSS improv students Editor: We had the opportunity to attend one of the shows put on by the Ladysmith Senior Secondary School Improv group last week, and it was amazing. We would like to congratulate all the young people that participated in any way. It was a super show and very well done. The time and effort put in by all these young people is very commendable. We had a great time, and it was very humorous and entertaining. The crowd that attended was comprised of a lot of young people that also attend LSS, and their response to the show was great. They showed great respect for the kids performing, as well as those who worked at the show. The whole event speaks very highly of the majority of the young people that we have in our community. I would also like to thank the teachers involved for taking the time and effort in working with the students. Your dedication has truly paid off. It was a great show put on by very hardworking people who are interested in others having a good time. Thank you for a great time. Duck Paterson Ladysmith
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In the year 1981, my girlfriend and I [were] in Ladysmith. We were hitchhiking all over Canada. On a rainy day, one lady with two young children picked us up. She took us to her place, and we stayed in her basement. We had a good meal, and [the] next day, she and her husband showed us around. We could stay for one more night, and next they drove us to ferry, to Prince Rupert. Now we are married, and often we think of these beautiful people who were taking care of us, but we lost the address shortly after we left them. The lady was driving a gremlin car.
The local unit of the Canadian Cancer Society is hosting our annual Volunteer Appreciation Tea Tues., Dec. 13 at the Eagles Hall in Ladysmith from 1:30-3 p.m. We would like to invite all who have helped our unit raise an amazing $70,000-plus this year through the Door to Door Campaign, Relay for Life (fashion show) and Cops for Cancer/ Tour de Rock. Without our unit and office volunteers, door-todoor canvassers, special event volunteers and business support in Ladysmith and area, this would not happen. The Canadian Cancer Society has been active in Ladysmith since 1946 and has its office in the new Ladysmith Resources building at 630 Second Ave.
On behalf of Mid-Isle Soccer Club, I would like to thank some people who helped make our Light Up parade entry so successful: Jag Basi of TRT/Coastal Trucking for the use of the float and for providing drivers; Richelle Colyer for the use of a generator; Porter’s farm for the hay bales; Kate Wilson, for all your help; Al Rankin, who came for a holiday and was pressed into service in miserable weather; Mike Rankin, for taking a great idea and bringing it to fruition; and, most importantly, to the coaches and parents who were able to bring their kids and walk with us in the parade! Look for pictures on the website soon! Thank you all for your time!
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Few benefit tickets remain Celebration of Light concert supports food bank Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE
There are only a handful of tickets left for the Celebration of Light, a concert benefiting the Ladysmith Food Bank, Dec. 16 at the Eagles Hall. Musicians from the community are offering their time and talent to the event to ensure both funds and food are available to the organization to get them beyond the busy holiday season. “Come January, their shelves get low and it’s handy for them to have cash as well as specific food items,” said Lisa Burness, one of the concert organizers and a member of Skellig, the event founder. “This will be a lovely opportunity to get into the Christmas spirit, with a hot cup of Starbucks coffee, tea or hot chocolate with all the trim-
mings, listen to some great music, as well as bringing some hope to those who may not feel so cheery by raising the much-needed funds to support our local food bank.” Skellig, a local Celtic rock band, will head the concert, along with Dylan Wickham, Ryan McMahon, Stef Lang and the Strolling Clones. Attendees can expect a festive atmosphere and plenty of entertainment. Starbucks employees are volunteering their time to serve hot beverages. “There’ll be a man wearing a kilt at one point,” added Burness. The Celebration of Light was first held in 2009 to a sold-out crowd. The event raised $3,000 and brought in a truck and a half load of food donations. This year, the Rock Christian Fellowship
joined forces with Skellig to organize the fundraising event. Because all of the entertainment acts donate their time and businesses rally to provide the refreshments, the maximum amount of proceeds are given right back to the community. Ticket sales have been so good, the group is considering an expansion of the event in 2012. Tickets only cost $5, but cash and food donations will be graciously accepted during the event. Any non-perishable food item, particularly rice, pasta, peanut butter, canned meat, tinned chili, soup and stew and pasta sauce will be graciously accepted. No glass containers please. For more information, visit www.skellig.ca. Doors open at 6:30.
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Bring food to the theatre this Christmas Ladysmith Players is Dame Foxtrot, her old accepting donations grandfather clock is o f n o n - p e r i s h a b l e a magical possession. food items for the Years ago, the fairy Ladysmith Food Bank queen locked into it during the Hickory the wicked black imp Dickory Dock produc- w h o h a d m e n a c e d tion Dec. 15-31. fairyland. However, P l a y s y n o p s i s : the wicked wizard unknown to penniless steals the key, frees
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Mural Sculpture first of its kind Donations have been pouring in since plans for a monument honouring Emily Carr were unveiled in Chemainus two weeks ago. Plans for a major art project designed to pay tribute to the iconic Canadian artist were unveiled by the Emily Carr Monument Committee, a sub-committee of the Chemainus Festival of Murals, Nov. 22 at the Emily Carr Inaugural Introduction Gala. The finished project will tower 45 feet high and span 20 feet wide. This unique MuralSculpture — so called because it combines sculpture and murals — will be the first of its kind in the Dennis Nyce shows a marquette of a planned 45world, according to foot monument celebrating the work of Emily Carr. PETER W. RUSLAND/BLACK PRESS Karl Schutz, manager, co-ordinator and origiCarr as “Klee Wyck.” their own donation nator of the project. Surrounded by water, “This is the first time tree. “There were so many it will feature a First something like this Nations Thunderbird has been attempted to cash donations the first our knowledge,” said day after the gala,” said at its highest peak. Schutz. “John Landygo Schutz teamed up Schutz. As part of the camof Chemainus was the with muralist and sculptor Charlie Johnston paign, all Canadians first. But, we already of Winnipeg and First — and supporters from have donations coming Nations carver Dennis around the world — will in from Europe, and we Nyce to produce the have a chance to take are confident there are MuralSculpture. The part in this historic proj- many thousands of peoinstallation will be con- ect. For a $5 donation, ple across Canada, and structed of steel fiber each contributor will around the world, who cement and will include have his or her name would like to see this artifacts from Ucluelet. included on the back monument to Emily First Nations members of the MuralSculpture. Carr become a reality.” there referred to Emily Families can create — Submitted
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It was a miserable reported that there were fall for residents of more than 100 cases of Alfred Spineto Funeral Parade Ladysmith in 1918. the flu in Victoria, and T h e G r e a t Wa r i n all public events in that Europe dragged on, city had been cancelled. the country was deeply By Oct. 12, the virus in debt, and unemploy- had reached Duncan, ment remained a prob- and the front page of lem. The city was still the Oct. 19 Chronicle reeling from the divisive contains a public notice impact of the 1913 min- signed by Mayor E.G. er’s strike, and regional Pannell prohibiting the economic development holding of any public was on hold until war’s meeting in any venue end. The struggling in Ladysmith. young city did not need By Oct. 26, City another disaster, but Medical Health Officer one had already begun. D r. A . C . F r o s t h a d According to Wikipedia, requested authorities in a 16-week period to close all churches, from mid-September to schools and social mid-December of 1918, clubs in Ladysmith, PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LADYSMITH HISTORICAL SOCIETY roughly 500 million or a n d c i t i z e n s w e r e flu. 25 cents a bottle” Spineto, 19, was taken to Methuen and then one-third of the world’s urged to shop early so — and an advertisement to the emergency hos- to on the public school. population were infect- that store clerks could placed by Thomas & pital with an advanced The mayor and council ed, and somewhere return home to their Harris on High Street case, and medical staff lead the parade on the between 50 and 100 mil- families before 6 p.m. proclaimed that the could not save him. fire truck and were lion died from Spanish By the following week, Spanish flu could be To the families of followed by “a number i n f l u e n z a — m o r e a total of 19 deaths a v o i d e d b y b u y i n g the soldiers involved of returned veterans, people than any other from influenza were “solid leather boots and in World War I, the members of the Junior outbreak of disease in reported in Vancouver shoes — we have them Spanish Flu was par- Red Cross, citizens human history. Recent and Victoria. in all sizes.” The Colliery, ticularly tragic. As the in autos and on foot studies have now conThis was not welcome however, remained war dragged to an end and the crew from the clusively identified the news for the citizens of open throughout the in 1918, many families United States Revenue 1918 and 2009 pandem- Ladysmith. There had epidemic, although all were filled with relief Cutter Bear,” which ics as being caused by been a breath of cau- workers were encour- to learn that their sons happened to be in port the same virus — the tious optimism as the aged to wear masks. (and in some cases, at the time. infamous H1N1. war in Europe wound The war was finally The early November their daughters) had This particular virus down, but nearly 50 issues of the Chronicle emerged from that ter- over, and everyone not c a u s e s t h e b o d y ’s men from the town had were filled with news of rible conflict wounded ill with the flu joined in immune system to over- lost their lives during the flu. Requests from or exhausted but alive. the celebration. react, which perhaps the conflict, while many the Board of Health Imagine the grief they The Spanish Flu had explains why so many others had been severe- asked school teachers must then have felt also run its course in otherwise healthy indi- ly wounded and would and other volunteers to in learning that these B.C. viduals were victims. require years to recover. work in the emergency young soldiers or nursAlthough it is difficult According to medical News from the battle- hospital established in es had succumbed to an to calculate the exact historian John Barry, fields still filled the the Temperance Hotel, attack of the flu. number of deaths in the 1918 flu outbreak pages of the Chronicle, and letters to the editor On Nov. 11 at 2 a.m., L a d y s m i t h c a u s e d began in theU.S. and accompanied by pleas contained prayers for a telephone message by the virus, archival was carried overseas for citizens to purchase the sick and bereaved. relayed from Nanaimo records indicate an to France from troops Victory Bonds to meet Ladysmith reported 14 announced the signing unusually high number trained at Fort Riley, Canada’s war debt of cases on Nov. 2, but of the armistice. of fatalities aged 18-25 Kan. From there, it more than one billion these numbers did not The depleted staff in the fall of 1918. quickly spread around dollars. As a sad footnote to include those from the of the Chronicle manIronically, many local nearby First Nations aged to put out an this moment in our the world, including businesses saw the c o m m u n i t y, w h e r e extra and distribute it town’s history, the Canada. The first mention of influenza outbreak as the flu mortality rate to Ladysmith business- front page of the Dec. 7, the virus in Ladysmith a commercial opportu- threatened to surpass es and miners going 1918, paper contained a is found in the Sept. nity. A Ladysmith Drug the earlier ravages of to work at six o’clock glowing tribute to one 24, 1918, issue of the Company ad urged peo- smallpox. that morning. 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The Fuller Lake Skating Club will be hosting its annual Skate with Santa on Dec. 12. Attendees can expect festive fun and a spectacular show afterwards as the Skating Club’s figure skaters present solo performances they have practised since summer. The performers range in age from six to 16, and compete in all levels from performance to pre-novice. “This is just a chance
for them to have fun and show off where they’re at,” said head coach Shannon McKinlay. “And for people to see the local talent in Ladysmith and Chemainus.” It will also give potential new club members the opportunity to come get bitten by the skating bug. “There are lots of areas to succeed in skating,” McKinlay said. “It’s something you can do skills on the ice. for a long time.” “They’re learning all In addition to the fig- the jumps and spins, ure skating program, and they’re part of the club offers the the Skate Canada proPower Skaters pro- gram,” McKinlay said. gram, which teaches “They compete all over
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19TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday, December 12th, 2011 at 7:00 pm Ladysmith Resources Centre 630 Second Avenue Upper Meeting Room We cordially invite any and all interested persons to attend. Refreshments provided. For further information please call 250-245-3079 Memberships will be available at the door and will be required for voting on Association Business.
Registrations for a Christmas hamper will take place between November 14 and December 16, 2011 at the Ladysmith Resources Centre, 630 Second Ave., Ladysmith Please be prepared to bring a Care Card for everyone who lives in the home full time as well as proof of residential address within the designated Cheer Fund boundaries (West side of highway to Haslam Creek to the north, to Jones Road on the east side of highway, Old Chemainus Road to Lagoon Bridge and Stocking Creek.)
Hampers will be delivered: Wed, December 21, 2011 You must be home when hamper is delivered or it will be allocated elsewhere. Tax-deductible contributions (cash or cheque), payable to “Christmas Cheer Fund” can be made at Ladysmith Resources Centre, 630 Second Ave. or Box 1653, Ladysmith, V9G 1B2. Any contributions of nonperishable foods, new or near-new toys, books or games will be gratefully received at the Resources Centre (Mon to Fri, 9am to 4pm) up to Dec 16, 2011. Alternate drop-off locations are Ladysmith InsuranceCentre, RCMP Community Policing Station at Coronation Mall, Curves, Ladysmith & District Credit Union, and Timberlands Pub. In the event there are surplus funds at the end of the Christmas Cheer program, (over and above what is set aside for start up costs each year), funds may be used to assist individuals and families through some other programs of the LRCA.
B.C. and take Skate Canada tests.” Two Fuller Lake club members recently competed at Sections in Kelowna; Sarah Kedves in Juvenile came in 20th and Heather Robertson in Pre-Novice came in 39th. “We are very proud of their results, as they were competing against skaters from all over our province,” McKinlay said.
The Skate with Santa is open to all Fuller Lake Skating club members and begins at 5 p.m., with the performance, open to the public, from 6 to 8 p.m. There is no cost t o w a t c h t h e p e rformance; however, attendees are asked to bring a donation for the Harvest Food Bank. For information, contact Fuller Lake Arena at 250-246-3811.
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THE SENIOR’S PAGE - DEC. 2011 CHRISTMAS HAMPER REGISTRATION Nov. 14/11 to Dec. 16/11 - Monday to Friday Ladysmith Resources Centre Association 630 – 2nd Ave. Bring with you Proof of Residence (not drivers license) & Care Card for every member of household. For more info call 250 - 245-3079
• L A D Y S M I T H H E A LT H C A R E A U X I L I A RY • Next General Meeting – Wednesday, Dec. 7– 2:00 pm – Eagles Hall (downstairs). We are always looking for volunteers to join our efforts in supporting Health Care. • Meals on Wheels – Pearl 250-245-3844. • Lifeline – 1-800-543-3546 Available to residents of Ladysmith area. • Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (H.E.L.P.) – Crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, canes and many other aids. Fees by donation. Call and leave a message at 250-245-9791. • The Gift Shops at the Health Centre and Lodge on 4th would love any hand made items donated from the community: glass making, card making, potters, stained glass, needle work, felting, jewellery, weaving, etc. Contact Cathy 250-245-2240
LADYSMITH SENIORS CENTRE (55+)
630 – 2nd Ave. - 250-924-1924 – 2012 Membership $15.00 – Covers Oct. 2011 – Dec. 31, 2012 We are operating out of our new location Mon. Dec. 5................................................... Soup & Sandwich .................................................... 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Mon. Dec. 5................................................... WII............................................................................................. 12:30 pm Tues. Dec. 13, 20........................................... Bingo ............................................................................................ 1:00 pm Wed. Dec. 7, 14, 21 ....................................... Carpet Bowling ............................................................................. 1:00 pm Thurs. Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 ................................. Crib ............................................................................................... 1:30 pm Fri. Dec. 2 ..................................................... Last Day - Practicing Tai Chi ................................... 10:00 am - 11:30 am Fri. Dec. 2, 16 ............................................... NEW - Friday Night Drop -In ....................................6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Sat. Dec. 3, 10, 17 ......................................... Whist ............................................................................................ 1:30 pm Fri. Dec. 9 ..................................................... CHRISTMAS DINNER .............................................11:00 am - 2:00 pm Tues. Dec. 20................................................. DIRECTORS MEETING ..............................................................9:30 am Sat. Dec. 31 ................................................... NEW YEARS EVE PARTY ......................................................... 6:30 pm Tues. Jan. 3.................................................... GENERAL MEETING ............................................................... 1:30 pm Pick up December Events Calendar at Seniors Centre.
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BINGO - Mon. Dec. 5th & 12th - Doors open at 4:45 pm Bingo starts at 6:40 pm Loonie Pot, G –Ball, Bonanza & 50/50 Draw. Everyone Welcome DANCES - Doors open 7:00 pm Cost $7.00 –Sat. Dec.17th “Happy Hansâ€? No dances until Feb. 11th POT LUCK BIRTHDAY PARTIES – None in Dec. next one Jan. 21st - 5:00 pm All Welcome Entertainment “The Wrinklesâ€? MUFFIN MORNINGS – Wed. & Fri. 9:30 – 11:30 am BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC – Wed. Dec. 21st, 9:30 am – 11:30 am ‌Free SOUP & SANDWICH – None in December - Next one Wed. Jan. 18th, 11:30 am – 12:45 pm Cost $5.00 MEMBERSHIP – Our 575 plus membership is increasing daily. New members (55+) are always welcome! Annual membership is only $15.00. Phone 250-246-2111
OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO SENIORS SENIORS ADVISORY COUNCIL – The ďŹ rst Senior Advisory Council members are: Linda Brown, Gerald Fox, Michael Furlot, Truus Meijer Drees, Sharen Newton, Ed Nicholson, June Raabe, Gary Richardson, Pat Schulson and alternative member Trevor Stauffer. Leave a message at the LRCA 250-245-3079 for a call back from members of the council. RCMP COMMUNITY POLICING - The RCMP Community Policing Station and COPS - If you are interested in getting involved in the community with various events and programs CITIZENS ON PATROL are looking for volunteers. Call 250-245-1118 or drop by the Community Policing Station at Coronation Mall. “KITâ€? (Keep In Touch) is a free service for shut-ins needing daily contact offered through our local Community Policing Station. For more info or to register call 250-245-1118. A SUCCESS STORY - A person is registered with “KITâ€? and three calls were made to this client = approximately 15 minutes apart. When no answer was received after the third call - a call was made to the client’s contact person. The contact person then went to the client’s home and found the client on the oor after a fall; the client was unable to get up. An ambulance had to be called to transport the client to the hospital. So.......it is a program that deďŹ nitely has beneďŹ ts and does work and is well worth accessing.
RCMP VICTIM SERVICES – Are you a victim of elder abuse? Victim Services provides support services and information to victims of crime and trauma. Located in the Ladysmith RCMP Detachment on 6th Ave. For info call 250- 245-6061. CRISIS SOCIETY – 24 hour Crisis and Information line for Ladysmith 250-754-4447 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION (BRANCH 171) Ladysmith, 621 – 1ST Ave., 250-245-2273. PUBLIC WELCOME Painting Group –Wednesdays (except Dec. 28) – 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Line Dancing – Thursdays (except Dec. 22 & 29) - 9:15 to 11:15 am. Soup & Sandwich – Thursday – December 8th 11:30 am LADYSMITH PARKS RECREATION CULTURE – The Winter 2012 Ladysmith Leisure Guide, packed with leisure opportunities, active classes, and events for all ages, hits mailboxes on December 12th, or you can pick it up later at the community centre. And don’t forget to usher in the New Year with the 23nd Annual Polar Bear Swim at Transfer Beach on Sunday, January 1st (register at 11 am, take the plunge at noon!)...if you don’t want to swim, enjoy the ďŹ rst and fastest special event of the year from the comfort of the beach! For information or program registration, call Ladysmith Parks, Recreation & Culture at 250-245-6424 or go to www.ladysmith.ca
LADYSMITH RESOURCES CENTRE Check out our new location 630 - 2nd Ave. (Corner of 2nd Ave. & Buller St.)
50+ COMPUTER CLUB – Computer Club meets regularly 7:00 pm at the High School 710 – 6th Ave. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month except July and August. December meetings Dec. 13th & Dec. 27th unless notiďŹ ed otherwise.
BINGO – Every Wednesday at St Mary’s Church Hall – Loonie Pot, Lucky 7 & Progressive Bonanza 6:45 to 9:30 pm. Prizes are determined by cards sold and player participation. Monthly Draw of $100.00 Cash Prize – you must be present to win. Come and try your luck. “Know Your Limit Play Within It� GOOD FOOD BOX – “IF YOU EAT YOU QUALIFY� – Deposit $10.00 with the Resources Centre by Friday, Dec. 9th, pick up your box of fresh fruits and vegetables on Wednesday, Dec. 14th in the Lower Meeting Room of the Resources Centre 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. LRCA SENIORS VAN – Available to take seniors to medical appointments in Nanaimo and Duncan. For medical appointments in Victoria or Vancouver, call for a referral phone number.
4 All Seasons - in the company of friends Explore information about our two facilities: La Rosa Gardens and Lodge on 4th - where seniors come ďŹ rst. La Rosa Gardens provides Independent (Supportive and Assisted) Living accommodation and services. Lodge on 4th is a licenced Complex Care Facility for individuals who require 24 hour care and supports. Reception Number: (250) 245-3318 E-mail address: info@lodgeon4th.ca www.4allseasonscare.com
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KAILEE MARIE KOLK Born on Dec. 8 is now TWO. Your Grampa, Rob and Scotia have not had the pleasure of meeting you yet. One day soon we hope! We hope you have the best Birthday. I hope you get to eat lots of cake and smear chocolate cake all over your face just like your Mom and Aunty Karla did when they were two.
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Nov. 19, 2011 to proud parents Garret and Cara. PS: If you make that beautiful baby girl cry weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to take her for ourselves. Love you guys!
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In Memoriam
Les Baylie December 7, 2009 Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts you are always there Never more than a thought away Loved and remembered every day
In Memory of Marjory K. Smith December 10, 1996 If roses grow in heaven, Lord, please pick a bunch for us; place them in our motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arms and tell her theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re from us. Tell her, we love her and miss her and when she turns to smile, please place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while. Remembering her is easy, we do it every day, and cherish all our memories that will never fade away. Love Linda, Diane, Laura and families.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS CARDS OF THANKS Thank You Thanks to Ron Delcourt for buying me a coffee & providing several rides to Nanaimo. Thanks to Stuart North for ďŹ nally buying me a strawberry swirl mufďŹ n. Thanks to all the old geezers at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;waiting to die tableâ&#x20AC;? at the Beantime. Murray McNab
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BRIDGEWAY The Drive of Excellence Bridgeway Transport Ltd., a carrier of bulk liquid petroleum products based in Cassidy, requires Permanent Class 1 Drivers. We offer: â&#x20AC;˘ Competitive Hourly pay â&#x20AC;˘ Great beneďŹ ts package â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent equipment â&#x20AC;˘ On the job training leading to certiďŹ cation in the transportation and handling of petroleum products â&#x20AC;˘ Year round steady employment We require Drivers with: â&#x20AC;˘ an excellent safety record â&#x20AC;˘ 3 years exp. Class 1 with Air E mail your resume and current drivers abstract to: HR@bridgewaytransport.com DRIVERS WANTED: TerriďŹ c career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & beneďŹ ts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE
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FARM WORKERS CURRENTLY SEEKING F/T greenhouse workers for 2012. Must be able to work days and weekends. Work environment involves heights, humidity and heat. Training available, starting wage $9.56/hr, anticipated start date Jan 14/12. Fax resume to Island Hothouse Inc. 250-246-2933
HELP WANTED Nechako Northcoast Construction, Terrace, B.C. Has an opening for Mechanical Superintendent QualiďŹ cations: -A minimum of 3 years journeyman work experience, 2 years as a trade lead hand or equivalent. -Minimum driver classiďŹ cation requirement is a Valid Class 3 with air endorsement. -Must have technical competencies of troubleshooting, root cause failure analysis, general computer skills, work planning and estimating. -Ability to effectively supervise assigned work projects and/or activities involving combined resources of manpower, materials and supplies. -Ability to carry out related supervisory functions proďŹ ciently, under the direction of management personnel. -Must hold and maintain WHMIS certiďŹ cation and Level 1 First Aid. For a complete job Description please log on to our website at www.nechako-northcoast.com. Please Fax or email your resume and drivers abstract Debbie Russell, Manager of Human Resources drussell@nechako-northcoast.com Fax: 250-638-8409 Only those short listed will be contacted. PROFESSIONAL JOB opportunities. Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned, ďŹ&#x201A;uid transport company servicing Northern BC and Alberta. We are an equal opportunity employer now accepting applications at various branches for: Mechanics (Commercial Transport or equivalent). Wage range: $25. - $40./hour. Minimum experience required: second year apprenticeship or equivalent. Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3). Wage range: $25. - $35./hour. Minimum experience require: Six months professional driving. Labourers and Swampers. Wage range: $22. - $28./hour. Minimum experienced require: N/A. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and drivers abstract are required. We encourage candidates of aboriginal ancestry, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply. For more information and to apply for these opportunities, visit our employment webpage at: http://troyer.ca/employmentopportunities
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EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send Resumes to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.
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TRADES, TECHNICAL COLLIERS is looking for a part-time Service Technician/Building Maintenance with 2-3 yrs. experience and valid driver’s license; Apply online: www.collierscanada.com/careers
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SMALL DEEP freeze, $150, Maytag SxS fridge, $350, almond 13 cuft fridge, $200, 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, 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.
ELECTRICAL
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SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
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MOVING & STORAGE
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.
MINI SCHNAUZER Pups. white, black/silver, salt/pepper. Non shed, non allergenic, great apartment pups. First shots, deworming provided, vet checked, tails & dewclaw’s done. $650. 250-923-2517.
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COURTENAY CONDO at Puntledge Terrace 2 bdrm, 2BR, available immediately. $800/month ph 780 467 2744 or brenday@telus.net Ladysmith: 1 bdrm apts, heat incl., n/p require references, The Villa 250-245-3583.
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Up Coming BASTION CITY WANDERERS Volkssport Club 6 or 12 km Ladysmith Christmas Lights walk, Sat, Dec 10. Registration 6:30 pm, upper Cornation parking lot near Ricky's Restaurant, walk starts at 7 pm For more information, call Ethel at 250-756-9796. LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - Annual potluck social night & gear exchange, Tues, Dec 13, 7 pm, Hardwick Hall, High St at 3rd Ave, Ladysmith. Public welcome. Nonmembers $5 drop-in fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. For info, www. LadysmithCameraClub. com MT. BRENTON GARDEN CLUB Christmas Party, Tues, Dec 6, 1:30 pm, Calvary Baptist Church, River Road. Prizes for best homemade Christmas craft. A group Christmas mosaic will be crafted from materials brought in by members. Goodies needed for the party, also items for Harvest House. Guests welcome. $2 drop-in fee. Info: 250-246-5351 35TH ANNUAL LADYSMITH FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS Sunday, December 11, 2011. 6:30 pm. St. Mary's Church, 1135 Fourth Ave. Freewill offering for the Ladysmith Christmas Cheer Fund 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 the bottle
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On Going MUTUAL FUND INVESTMENT CLUB – for women interested in learning investment strategies; meets 2nd Monday evening of every month at 7 pm Ladysmith Resources Centre, 630 Second Ave., Upper Floor Info: Wendy at 250-2453079. BINGO - LADYSMITH Every Wed - 6:45 pm, Doors 5 pm, St. Mary's Church Hall. Info call 250-2453079. 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 cancerrelated appointments. Volunteers needed for all aspects of the society's work. Weekdays call 250-2450671, 10 am - 1 pm. HARVEST HOUSE FOOD BANK Chemainus. Friday, Info call Lynn Morrison. 250246-9060. BINGO Chemainus Senior Drop-in Centre. Mondays, 6:40 pm. Info: Murray 250-246-9968. NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Volunteers needed. 250-245-1118. MEALS ON WHEELS Ladysmith meals delivered Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Volunteer drivers needed. Call Pearl: 250245-3844. 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,
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A Ladysmith Landmark:
The 49th Parallel Grocery The Richmond family, clockwise from foreground, Harmina, Wayne, Peter and Kathy.
Frans and Lempi Paivarinta in front of original Mackie House circa1951
Mackie house used as first 49th Parallel grocery store by Paivarintas. Note storefront addition to Mackie Home. December 1958.
Lempi Paivarinta congratulates Alex and Jo Campbell on taking over 49th Business. This picture was taken in the summer of 1973.
by Ed Nicholson his week, the 49th Parallel Grocery marks its 6oth Anniversary in Ladysmith. The corner of First Avenue and Symonds Street has been continuously occupied by a business carrying that name since December of 1951. Prior to that date, Verna and Arvo Mackie had purchased the Lot 3 portion of City Block 31 and built a home on the site. By 1940, the front of their home had evolved into a small serving area with several tables and chairs where Verna served the “best coffee and soup in Ladysmith.” As Comox Logging and other businesses in the area expanded, so did the popularity of “Mackie’s Fish and Chips” on First Avenue. On December 5, 1951, the Mackies sold both lots 3 and 4 to Frans (Frank) and Lempi Paivarinta for $9,500. (According to a Bill of Sale, the business itself and store contents were sold separately for $500.) On December 14, the store reopened as the 49th Parallel Grocery - in recognition of its unique geographic location in Ladysmith. According to Arvo Paivarinta, (now residing in Nanaimo), he and his mother “ran the show.” The three of them lived in the back part of the house while his cousin, Pentii, lived upstairs. As his mother couldn’t stand the smell emanating from the deep fryer, an expanded deli counter soon replaced the fish and chips side of the business, despite its success. In May 1960, a new store of 3,000 square feet was
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Original 49th Store (later used by Richmonds for Bulk Food Sales from 1981 to 1990) First Richmond-built 49th Store facing Symonds Street in 1990. Note liquor store on left.
49th Parallel Grocery built by Paivarintas in 1960 and bought by the Richmonds in 1981. This 3000 sq. ft. store faced on to First Avenue and included a small café.
built next door on Lot 4 by Ross Harris Construction. The Pavairintas continued to live in the rear of the original building on Lot 3, but the front part of the house was leased to Faye Chadwick, where she operated Faye’s Beauty Shop for seven years. (This original building was also used as the passenger and parcel depot for Vancouver Island Coach Lines until it was torn down in 1990.) On February 29, 1964, Frans (Frank) Pavairinta passed away. Lempi continued to operate the new store with help from Arvo and Pentii. In 1966, Arvo offered to buy the store from his mother for $66,000, but she refused. Finally, in 1973, the café and grocery business and both buildings were offered for sale at $135,000, but Arvo was no longer interested. Later that same year, Lempi Paivarinta leased the building, contents and the 49th Parallel name to Alex and Jo Campbell. In 1977, Alex Campbell was driving back to Ladysmith with Wayne Richmond after looking at stores for Wayne to buy. Wayne and Alex had worked together in the 1960s and 1970s for Shop Easy and were old friends. During a “rest stop” on the Malahat, Alex Campbell suggested to his friend that he should buy his grocery business in Ladysmith. Wayne immediately
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agreed, and on August 15, 1977, Wayne and Harmina Richmond signed a lease for the main store, the 49th Parallel name and some equipment. This was later purchased from Lempi Pavairinta in 1981. By 1990, the Richmonds owned all of Block 31 and decided to build a new grocery and liquor store facing onto Symonds Street with a total area of over 17, 000 square feet. A further expansion and modernization was undertaken in 2010 – just in time for Light Up. Today’s state-of-the-art 49th Parallel Grocery has a total retail and administration area of more than 22,000 square feet. The 16- year stock boy at Super Valu in Duncan may not have moved very far in his 54 years in the grocery trade, but the 49th Parallel had certainly come a long way! Nevertheless, the Richmond family remains committed to their original goal of honest and reliable service to the community – just like their good friends and neighbours, Campbell’s Thrifty Foods. “This is a people business.” says Richmond, “and I don’t just mean the customers. You have to deal fairly with your staff and your suppliers and support your entire community as well. I just want to say on behalf of Harmina, Peter, Kathy and myself that it has been a pleasure to serve our friends and customers in Ladysmith for 35 years. Just like the Paivarintas, we’ve had fun growing with the community, and I hope the 49th will be here for (at least) another 60 years.”
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