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Looking into Trigger’s big friendly brown eyes and watching him limp from across the room to greet you, it’s hard to imagine how the border collie cross ended up homeless. But the canine, who had recently been hit by a car, needed orthopedic surgery and was slated for euthanasia at Provost Veterinary Clinic in Duncan. That’s when Melanie Brown, founder of Paws Without Borders, stepped in to help. After receiving surgery on his hip, Trigger is now in recovery and will soon be looking for a forever home. Brown, a vet tech at the clinic, has taken on a variety of local injury and behavioural cases; however, the heart of her operation lies across the B.C. border and in places such as California, Washington and Alberta where killrates are much higher. “It’s happening all over the States,” she said. “A lot of the pounds down there are extremely overpopulated. The last group I brought up from San Jose, I pulled six out of 270 dogs.” According to statistics from the San Jose Animal Care Centre, a total of 1958 dogs were euthanized at the shelter in 2010, including both healthy, treatable, rehabilitatable and unhealthy dogs. “It doesn’t matter how old they are, how cute they are, what size they are, what their temperament is like,” Brown said. “Until you’ve actually worked in a shelter, it’s hard to grasp. I remember

working at a shelter in Winnipeg, walking past a room through a hallway, and you’d come back though the building and that entire room is empty because they’ve all been euthanized — 20-30 animals just disappear.” Paws Without Borders is based out of Ladysmith, is run by volunteers and is funded by adoption fees and public donations, says Brown. A network of dedicated volunteers and working relationships with shelter contacts helps get the dogs from the inside of the pound to Brown’s home, where they are assessed, treated and released to foster homes while they await adoption. “A lot of the dogs I’ve gotten were people’s pets. They walk into the house and make Melanie Brown, founder of Paws themselves at home and they’re just happy Without Borders, with Prancer, to be back in a house,” Princess and Trigger, who undershe said. went surgery on his hip. While economics and education have a big role to play in the be with you for a long brought home every- because the owners North American pet time. They’re not dis- t h i n g t h a t I c o u l d who surrendered him overpopulation, cul- posable when they’re sneak in,” she said. s a i d h e w a s p a r a “The reward that you lyzed. ture also has a part to inconvenient.” “Nobody had even Since bringing her feel when you watch play in areas such as southern California, first group of dogs up them learn and grow, bothered to give him from California in April for the ones that are the time of day to take Brown said. “I truly believe it’s a 2010, Brown has re- truly abused or poorly him out of the crate,” Hollywood phenome- homed about 70 dogs, socialized, is like noth- Brown said. “He arrived here, I carnon — the Paris Hilton and currently has six ing else.” She added that the ried him out of his crate, thing — Chihuahuas available. She said she tries to relationships she has put him on the ground, a r e o v e r- a b u n d a n t down there,” she said. take in breeds uncom- formed along the way and he took off running. I thought, ‘there “It’s a fashion accessory monly found in local have been rewarding. “For all the terrible goes my handicapped — people get a puppy, shelters to maximize it seems to fit the sea- the chances of adop- people that abuse pets dog,” she laughed. Sydney the Australian and do bad things, I’ve son or the outfit or the tion for all. “Every foster home met so many fantastic Cattle dog is the resfashion and then when it doesn’t fit anymore, that I have is another people who are doing c u e ’s m a s c o t a n d life I can save,” Brown exactly what I’m doing Brown’s faithful comthey dump it. and giving up their panion of more than “In talking to people said. Rescuing animals has last penny and driving six years. down there, they “She was 24 hours feel it’s a real lack of been in Brown’s blood for hours to get dogs where they need to from being gassed responsibility; that since she was born. “I was the kid that go,” she said. “And fan- in a pound in West this [dog] is going to tastic people who’ve Virginia, and there’s adopted pets and send nothing more horrific. me regular updates Nobody deserves to about how much that die that way,” Brown pet has changed their said. “That was how I life when it was worth got into cross border nothing more than the rescue and it expanded euthanyl to end its life when I got here.” In addition to loving mere months ago.” Brown has countless homes, Paws Without stories of dogs in differ- Borders is also lookent situations and sto- ing for reliable foster ries that would make homes and donations of dog supplies. one’s heart break. Trigger, surrendered by his owners, is one She recalled the For more information, story of one young visit http://pawswithof four dogs currently up for adoption at Chihuahua who was outborders.weebly. Paws Without Borders. going to be euthanized com.

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The Coast Salish Development Corporation has big plans to turn the Four Corners property north of Ladysmith at Oyster Sto-Lo Road into a small village. The Coast Salish Development Corporation (CSDC) is the economic development corporation of Stz’uminus First Nation. And it sees a lot of opportunities for mixed use development in the area known as the Four Corners or Oyster Bay. Oyster Bay is one of the four Stz’uminus First Nation reserves. It contains 97 hectares of land adjacent to Ladysmith Harbour and the TransCanada Highway. “For the past three years, we’ve done a lot of work with the Stz’uminus First Nation band, and we’ve done a lot of work in terms of developing infrastructure and to position ourselves to take advantage of some of the economic opportunities that exist,” CSDC CEO Ray Gauthier explained during a recent presentation to the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce. “The band made a decision about four years ago to get real serious about creating wealth and to take advantage of some of the economic opportunities that are in the area. We call it building a small town, building a little town down the road.” During the Chamber of Commerce meeting, Gauthier showed videos about Oyster Bay and other CSDC projects. “The Four Corners are a big part of phase one of a 20-year development plan,”states the video. The CSDC’s land use plan includes developing a new community that includes tourist accommo-

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dations, retail and residential areas, along with a centralized main street with unique shops. “As the next big step in economic development for the Stz’uminus First Nation, the Four Corners project is an immediate opportunity situated along the Trans Canada Highway at the intersection of Oyster Sto-Lo Road,” states the video. “Approximately 25 hectares of land is designated for development over the next five years.” The land use plan identifies a mixed use village centre located off the Trans Canada Highway. This village centre will create a focal point to the new Oyster Bay community, combining retail, commercial and community facilities, as well as highquality new housing, the CSDC notes. Planned housing projects include single family homes, duplexes, patio homes, townhouses and apartments. Adjacent to the Four Corners properties sits an additional 140 acres of undeveloped land designated for residential use under the Heart Lake Development Partnership. This joint venture between the Stz’uminus First Nation and a private investor provides 280 acres of land, bringing the project forward as one of the largest residential developments on Vancouver Island, according to the CSDC. A potential 18-hole golf course is now part of the partnership, explained Gauthier. “It’s gone from 280 acres to about 450 acres, so there’s another piece of land that a group out of Kelowna is looking at, and they’re basically wanting to combine the three parcels, including some reserve land,” he said, noting it would end up being 400 units of residential opportunities plus a golf course.

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The Chronicle looks back at some of the top stories from the second half of 2011 Matthew Peterson/ Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE

July It was barely into the summer break, and already administration at Ladysmith Secondary started sounding the alarm bell on enrolment in the school and suggesting the community could hold the answer by using the facility more for events. A group of brave travellers began their journey from Ladysmith to Washington State for the annual Tribal Journey. In the July 12 paper, we reported that the Ladysmith Resources Centre was looking for dedicated youth to help plan a business geared for, and run by, youth. The call would also go out for businesspeople in town to help mentor the enthusiastic group. Enthusiasm in Saltair was not as high, as it was discovered a cell tower was being planned for the area. Yo u n g g o l f e r s i n Ladysmith got a break as the Ladysmith Golf Club started giving free lessons to kids. And while on the subject of birdies, the local Purple Martin program, which helped revive this species from the brink of extinction, was celebrated at the Ladysmith Maritime

Society. activities. Local leadfoots got Among the highlights, a n e w w a r n i n g a s the Ladysmith Maritime SpeedWatch was given Society was named the a larger screen to show Citizen of the Year. drivers just how fast Local residents were they are going on local put on alert as a rash of thefts from vehicles roads. T h e T o w n o f was reported to the Ladysmith held a town Ladysmith RCMP. And in a blast from hall meeting where it was clear that what will the past, the Ladysmith be done with the water- H i s t o r i c a l S o c i e t y front was on the mind announced it — along of many Ladysmith with the Ladysmith Credit Union — was residents. T h e m e e t i n g a l s o looking at a temporaised some issues rary museum for First such as the town’s sew- Avenue. The auxiliary coast age treatment plan, an RV park and cat licens- guard was asking local boaters to be prepared; ing. And towards the end the team was called out on the levy. of the month, it was twice in as many nights September revealed that a pro- to assist nautical advenJob action loomed duction company was turers, including a boat as students in School looking at downtown crash that claimed the District 68 prepared Ladysmith to film part life of David Ryan themselves for the Pringle, 33, who was first day of school of a Hallmark movie. killed when the 15-foot in September. It was August Local singer-songwrit- recreational powerboat announced that durer Evan Miller was hit- he was driving hit a log ing the first phase, ting the right chords as boom while returning teachers would not be he took home the top from Tent Island. performing administraFilming of The Note — tive tasks such as fillprize from the Island Folk Fest for his tune Heart Healer finished ing forms and writing in Ladysmith, with report cards. Song for Pistol. A new company was some business owners A local dog owner looking at connect- upset about the impact had quite the scare ing Ladysmith with on stores during the when her 14-year-old Nanaimo and Duncan filming. deaf and half-blind A local Ladysmith pooch was found on a with a private transit man received a new, stranger’s porch several system. Despite moving the bionic leg that is able neighbourhoods away day on which it was held, to read the ground and with injuries from an Ladysmith Days was a adjust accordingly. attack. Reaction started spillhuge success as peoA whale of a tale was ple packed Ladysmith ing out as news broke told about Canuck, a from Coronation Mall that the provincial gov- humpback whale being to Aggie Field and ernment was forced to sought by conservaTransfer Beach to take axe the much-maligned tion officials after it in a plethora of family HST after a referendum was spotted entangled

in fishing gear. Black Press photographer C h r i s B u s h ’s s t o r y was also told as the 53-year-old prepared to embark on the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, a 1,000-kilometre journey across Vancouver Island on two wheels to raise money for pediatric cancer research. The Town of Ladysmith began to mull over its town logo and sent out a proposed new logo, refreshed with new heritage buildings, for review. New council hopefuls began to throw their name in the ring for political office, starting with search and rescue member Bill Drysdale and Bill Brown, while incumbents such as Duck Paterson announced their intentions to run

again in the November election. In the Sept. 20 edition of the Chronicle, the youth-led business initiative fostered by the Ladysmith Resources Centre announced it had chosen a community movie theatre, also dubbed ‘Project Reel Life,’ for a proposal for funding from the Community Action Initiative. Ladysmith’s future was also discussed during a sustainability meeting at Aggie Hall. Led by Mark Holland, the session identified priorities within a set number of topics. Some of those priorities included bet-

ter funding for arts programs, relationship building with the Stz’uminus First Nation, exploring eco-tourism, expansion of Holland Creek, and partnerships with the Island Corridor Foundation to better develop the rail line. Seniors were in the spotlight when a special seniors’ advisory council was named, and several sporty seniors were featured after returning from the B.C. Seniors’ Games. In September, secondary suites officially became legal in Ladysmith and in the See Year in Review Page 7

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arts, the Yellow Point Drama Group was preparing for a trip back in time with its production of 1949. October October began on a roll as the 2011 Tour De Rock team cycled through town and local team member Chris Bush had his locks removed to raise further funds for the cause. A wave of approval washed over the Town of Ladysmith’s watershed resolution at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention, while Chemainiacs held both their noses and their picket signs protesting a stench coming from the Chemainus Industrial Park. Creek work was completed at Holland Creek after taking a little longer than planned, and a dedicated group of Ladysmith residents worked tirelessly to raise $23,000 to sponsor a Syrian family to come to Canada and have a second chance at a healthier life. Council began the month by voting in a phased pay raise to catch up to other similar-sized communities in the province. The raise was voted in as a staggered increase over a three-year period. Filming wrapped up on the new superman movie Man of Steel, also known by its code name Autumn Frost, at the Cassidy Inn, while the Town of Ladysmith was honoured for being one of the six most small-business-friendly communities in B.C. The Chronicle saluted the community’s firefighters with a full supplement and editorial, and a casting call went out for the Ladysmith Little Theatre’s upcoming production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. The Ladysmith Arts Council jury also selected the best of its multimedia show, with best in show going to Anne Jones for her acrylic canvas ‘64 minute memories of the outside passage.’ The official election race kicked off Oct. 14, with incumbents Rob Hutchins, Jill Dashwood, Bruce

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W h i t t i n g t o n , D u c k 86-year-old Saltair man Paterson and Steve from his home after it Arnett vying to keep had caught fire back in their seats, while new- 2008. Chronicle readers comers Gord Horth, G l e n d a P a t e r s o n , were introduced to D a v i d B r o w n , B i l l this year’s Ladysmith Drysdale and Regan A m b a s s a d o r s a n d Grill re-introduced l e a r n e d a b o u t t h e t h e m s e l v e s t o t h e Ladysmith Secondary community as political School improv team contenders. The water- with its astounding 70 front, downtown and members. During the month of sustainable growth were hot issues during November, political candidates shared their the campaign. The Festival of Lights views on local hot butcommittee began look- ton issues and faced the ing for volunteers, and scrutiny of the public. appreciators of fine But on Nov. 19, votfashion gathered at ers made it clear who Cedar Hall to take in they wanted in the top 100 years of style. spot on Ladysmith’s October ended on a council. Incumbent spooktacular note, with Rob Hutchins returned Chemainus Secondary to his seat with 1,303 School dressing up for votes, and incumbents the Halloween season Duck Paterson, Steve while raising donations A r n e t t a n d J i l l i a n for the Harvest House Dashwood were also Food Bank. re-elected. New faces A t L a d y s m i t h Glenda Patterson, Bill S e c o n d a r y S c h o o l , Drysdale and Gord Japanese students vis- Horth emerged in the iting from Yokohama top six as the poll dust left behind a lesson in settled. culture after spending A little November 10 days learning and rain didn’t put the playing together. damper on the town’s The Cedar Farmer’s biggest celebration Market held its last of the year, Light Up, shindig of the year Oct. which was attended by 30 after a year of grow- approximately 13,000 ing and selling local people. Some of those food and products. people were fortunate On Oct. 26, Chronicle enough to witness Mike e d i t o r M a t t h e w Morgan propose to his Peterson completed his girlfriend of six years, last day with the paper Avegale Walker, on after almost a year at the Festival of Lights stage. the helm. December November December rang in on While politics dominated the greater half of a high note as Project November, the bustling Reel Life, a commucomings and goings in nity theatre project Ladysmith provided a initiated by a group of number of feel good local youths, received a $200,000 grant. stories for everyone. Community memFrank Taylor, 28, was awarded a Governor bers were encouraged General’s medal of to bring in their coins bravery for saving an for the Pennies for

Presents drive, while the Celebration of Light drew in a soldout crowd and raised money and donations for the food bank. We h o p e y o u ’ v e enjoyed the local coverage of community events in Ladysmith throughout 2011, and we wish you a safe and prosperous new year as we prepare to tell the stories of 2012.

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YOUR WORDS “People get a puppy because it seems to fit the season or the outfit ... when it doesn’t fit, they dump it,” Melanie Brown, Page 3

t’s a new year, and you’ve got a new editor, so we at the Chronicle thought this would be a great chance to ask you what you want to see in your paper. If there’s one thing I hope for in 2012, it’s to continue the high standard of the Chronicle and to make sure we deliver a paper that you are interested in and are proud of every week. We want to emphasize the “community” in community newspaper, and we want to give you the stories that will get you talking — stories that will make you laugh and make you think and that make you linger over your local newspaper instead of just flipping through. Personally, I really like meeting people and finding out their stories, so I hope I get a chance to write a lot of these “people stories.” And I don’t mean just about people who are doing something extraordinary. I don’t think you have to be doing something particularly spectacular, because I think everyone has an interesting story to tell about why they do what they do and how they ended up where they are now. This is what I love about journalism — and about community journalism in particular. We try really hard to bring you your neighbours’ interesting stories, but we know we’re not perfect. There’s a lot out there that we don’t know. And we can’t do it alone. We want to hear from you, and we really hope you’ll feel comfortable coming to us and sharing your stories. Our door is always open, and I hope you’ll always find us approachable and eager to listen. Please feel free to drop in to the Chronicle office at 341 First Ave. or e-mail editor@ladysmithchronicle. com if you have any stories you’d like to share. We’re all ears! — Lindsay Chung

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Solutions found in saving lives Chronicle column By Niomi Pearson

As a reporter, my jjob A b allows me to meet a lot of interesting people. Some of their stories are sad, some make you well up with community pride, and some stories stick with you forever. This story is going to change my life. Meet Wilbur. He is a twoyear-old chihuahua mix rescued from a kill shelter in California, and as of Friday, he is the newest member of my home. As reported in our feature on a local dog rescue (Page 3), the state has a major issue with toy breeds, chihuahuas in particular. Thousands of these dogs are being put to sleep because of careless over-breeding.

Wi l b u r w o u l d h a v e been no exception, had it not been for the effort of volunteers who transported him the 1,000 or more miles to Ladysmith, where he got a second chance with Paws Without Borders. But whether you live in San Jose, California, Winnipeg, Manitoba, or Ladysmith, pet over-

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population will continue to be a global issue until society as a whole steps up to the plate and takes responsibility for the lives we create. I am not referring to the ‘good’ pet owners nor the ‘responsible breeders’ who produce just enough litters to keep their genetic lines intact.

Every litter produced by a ‘backyard breeder,’ a puppy mill or by any unspayed animal takes away homes from the hundreds of animals sitting in our SPCA shelters and in pounds across North America. I realize this is far easier said than done. For anyone who is involved with animal advocacy, overpopulation is a huge issue that only seems to worsen with time and drains the few resources available. We can only imagine what our SPCA employees go through on a daily basis. To anyone who is considering bringing a fourlegged friend into their home, I would urge you to look into adoption from our local SPCA and shelters first. There is far more reward in saving a life than creating it.

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Harsh year ahead for British Columbia politics BC Views by Tom Fletcher

he B.C. Liberal government enters 2012 with the weight of its “golden decade” heavy on its shoulders. Having delivered a throne speech and a raft of legislation last fall, the government must pick up where it left off and build a February budget from the wreckage of the harmonized sales tax. This takes place as growth and revenue projections decline, and demand for government services continues to rise. The NDP opposition finds itself in a front-runner role and now faces pressure to detail its longpromised practical alternative. A revived B.C. Conservative Party must also move beyond protest to problem solving. Here are some of the immediate problems that will face the

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legislature when it resumes on Valentine’s Day. Education: It seems inevitable that the B.C. Teachers’ Federation will once again have a new contract imposed. In December, school support staff joined the parade of public sector unions that accepted the twoyear “net zero” wage mandate. Deficits that forced that mandate have ballooned again due to the HST mess, and the October throne speech hinted strongly that “net zero” will be extended in all but name in 2012. Little noticed amid the usual labour noise, Education Minister George Abbott has launched a broad plan to “transform” education. Along with “personalized learning plans” and “flexibility and choice,” the plan promises “regular teacher performance evaluation sessions.” Buckle your seatbelts, parents.

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Dix is restricted by his vow to make only spending promises that add up. E n e rg y a n d e n v i ro n ment: As with the minimum wage, the B.C. Liberals are forced to tinker with the carbon tax. Taxing schools and hospitals to fund natural gas and cement companies’ emission projects has to stop, as Environment Minister Terry Lake has admitted. Clark and Finance Minister Kevin Falcon must be tempted to borrow an NDP suggestion that carbon tax revenues be redirected more broadly to transit and energy-saving refits. But this means spending the money instead of reducing income taxes, as legislation currently requires, and both parties must face the fact that this entails a tax increase. A storm is about to begin up north as federal environmental

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hearings open on a proposed oil pipeline to Kitimat. Clark remains carefully non-committal, the NDP bitterly opposed. But the parties actually agree on liquefied natural gas exports from the same port. The NDP signaled cautious support for the plan before Christmas, with greater scrutiny of drilling and water use. Debate will soon resume on B.C.’s new Family Law Act, aimed at avoiding courts and conflict, with bipartisan support. Fixing B.C.’s impaired driving legislation, to keep that out of our clogged courts, should also be expedited. B.C.’s traditional blame game won’t make the problems of 2012 go away. Tom Fletcher is a legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. E-mail tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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Most chairs encountered throughout the day define themselves fairly simply — a place Sherry Bezanson Ladysmith Arts Council at the family table, a comfortable spot with The fundraising proja great view of the sea, months, chairs that yard, salvaged from a seat in front of the need a second chance. the recycle depot or ect will breathe new The revival starts on simply wasting their life into something computer station. Jan. 14, when artists charms in someone’s once deemed worthThis year, that is all can pick up a chair less and upcycle it into about to change. art and a functional The Ladysmith Arts and, using their inspieye-catching piece of Council is excited to ration and skill, transfurniture. A conversaannounce a fun and form it into a work of tion piece can emerge creative fundraising art. The transformation, that will ignite others event — the Chair which could include to express their creAuction. p a i n t , d e c o u p a g e , ativity in unique ways. The Arts Council Plus, you can sit on has been collecting collage, mosaic tiles, it! old chairs for several paper mache, fabrics, multi-media and other If you have artistic embellishments, could leanings or yearnings, Your Community last days or months, perhaps it’s time to up and come July 1, your creative mastery Classiﬁeds these prized chairs by signing up to take can rev you up! will be auctioned off part in the chair creto the highest bidders ations. at the Transfer Beach basement. Some of Kathy Holmes, presiAmpitheatre. them needed a little dent of the Ladysmith Most of the donated stabilizing, and local Arts Council, has been chairs were on their craftsmen donated t h e m o v i n g f o r c e Call us today w a y t o t h e s c r a p the carpentry work. behind the project. • 310-3535 •

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We want to engage “We people from our comm community to bring t out their playful and creat creative sides,” says Holmes. You can give by giving your artistic talent and time or by purchasing the finished product at the auction in July. Ensure that you block off July 1 in your daybook and calendar and take in the auction. The Arts Council hopes to attract a variety of local buyers and also off-Island travellers who hear of the function. Please extend invitations to others who have a desire to enliven their home and the local arts world and also to those interested in increasing their own delight in owning an art chair.

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The coating essentially consists of an extremely simple material: silica, the main constituent of all glass. The researchers coated this with a fluorinated silicon compound, which already makes the surface water- and oil-repellent, like a non-stick frying pan. The really clever part is the coating’s structure, which makes the glass super water-repellent and super oilrepellent. The structure resembles a sponge-like labyrinth of completely unordered pores, which is made up of tiny spheres. “As the material repels water and oil so well, it would be suitable as a self-cleaning coating for a large number of applications,” says Hans-Jürgen Butt, Departmental Director at the Mainz-based Max Planck Institute where Doris Vollmer works with her group. And even if a portion of the layer was removed, the glass structure remained superamphiphobic. This is because its internal structure is the same as its structure on the surface. It only loses its self-cleaning properties when the layer becomes thinner than one micrometre. Unfortunately, this is precisely what would happen quite soon in practice: when the researchers let sand trickle onto the delicate glass structure, the coating was worn away quite quickly. “In a next step, we would therefore like to develop a layer that is superamphiphobic, with better mechanical stability,” says Doris Vollmer. Through the aid of such coatings the researchers want to find out more about the factors that determine how well a material repels water and oil. “We still don’t know this relationship in detail,” says Hans-Jürgen Butt. “The search for super-amphiphobic materials is therefore more or less a case of trial and error.” Once researchers have achieved a systematic understanding of why a liquid wets a surface (or does not), industrial companies will be able to develop specific self-cleaning coatings for applications in architecture, optics and medicine. SOURCE: Max Planck Society

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With the 2012 BC Wi n t e r G a m e s s e t to start in Vernon in February, spirit is building in every community across British Columbia. The brainchild of Premier W.R. Bennett, the Games began in 1978 in Penticton. Since then, 38 communities across the province have hosted the Games — some of them more than once. More than 200,000 people have volunteered, and more than 150,000 athletes have competed since it began. “One of the most important benefits of hosting a BC Games is how it brings a community together,” says Henry Pejril, president of the 2006 BC Summer Games in Kamloops. “There aren’t many opportunities like a Games that can capture the full cross-section of a community.

Olympic Games,” says ment, whether as comThe feeling of pride Kelly Stefanyshyn, a petitors, spectators or and accomplishment former Olympic swim- organizers,” he says. lasts in a host city for mer and BC Games The Winter Games many years to come.” Society board member. f e a t u r e 1 5 s p o r t s , Many well-known ath“Learning to (compete) including curling, figletes had their start at for a team beyond just ure skating, skiing, the BC Games, includyour sport and focus badminton and woming Tour de France while so many events en’s hockey. cyclist Ryder Hesjedal are occurring is imperIt is expected that and 2010 Olympic ative to an athlete’s more than 1,500 athwomen’s snowboard success.” letes and more than cross gold-medallist According to the offi- 300 coaches will parMaelle Ricker, who cial website, the aim of ticipate in the 2012 BC are among the alumni the Games is “to pro- Winter Games, which who say their dreams vide an opportunity will take place Feb. of international comfor the development 23-26. petition began at the of athletes, coaches “I believe in the BC Games. “My Olympic success tion of Canada Games and officials in prepa- Games, as it provides can be traced to the athletes and Olympians ration for higher lev- an opportunity to share provincial Games in are getting ready for els of competition in the spirit with other my native Manitoba, the 2012 BC Winter a multi-sport event British Columbians which promotes inter- while celebrating your a n d I s e e t h e B C Games in Vernon.” B C G a m e s p a r- est and participation community in the most Winter Games providing the same opportu- ticipants are gener- in sport and sporting fantastic and rewardnity for young athletes ally younger than 18 activities, individual ing way,” says Diana today,” says BC Games (depending on the achievement and com- Johnstone, operations Society chair and 1976 sport) and have the munity development.” manager for the 2002 Brian Carruthers, BC Summer Games Olympic speedskating p o t e n t i a l t o m o v e silver-medallist Cathy b e y o n d l o c a l a n d p r e s i d e n t o f t h e in Nanaimo. “I can’t P r i e s t n e r A l l i n g e r. regional competition Williams Lake 2002 BC wait until 2014 when “The BC Winter Games to the national stage Winter Games, is proud Nanaimo will once of the achievements of again be privileged provide rising stars an and beyond. “The BC Games are B.C. athletes. to host this amazing opportunity to benefit from excellent coach- an important step- “Sport builds charac- event.” Surrey will host ing, while testing their ping stone towards ter in individuals and skills against B.C.’s the Canada Games brings people together the 2012 BC Summer best. Our next genera- and ultimately the in a positive environ- Games in July.

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The Catholic Women’s League of St. Mary’s Catholic Church presented a donation to Ladysmith Family and Friends Resource Program to go toward providing food and supporting LAFF’s programs. Pictured, from left, are Mary Mulrooney, Pat Lubben, LAFF coordinator Jacquie Neligan, Marilyn Johnson and Cecile Rurak.

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Sports

2011 in review

The Chronicle continues its look back on the year in sports, from July to December.

July was a big month in baseball, as the Ladysmith Cannons Mosquitos and Mid-Island midget Mustangs blasted their way to provincials. Trail users in Chemainus got a step ahead as their own section of the Cowichan Valley Trail officially opened to the public. The Mid-Island Highlanders finished the year in sixth place, not a bad placing for the team’s first season in the Pacific Coast Soccer League premier mens division. The Mount Brenton Golf Course greens got a facelift, helping with better drainage and improving the grass roots system. We started August with a splash, telling the story of Brian Reiber and his bid to be the bathtub race champion, as well as other community members such as Cody Drzewiecki and Stefan Shulson. We also learned about pickleball and the growth of the sport in Ladysmith. Meanwhile, the Kinsmen and local First Nations looked at ways to renovate their ball hockey court on Church Road, and warmblood horses underwent the annual Oldenburg inspection out in Yellowpoint. The logger sports saw fabulous attendance during Ladysmith Days and provided plenty of entertainment for the cheering crowds. Sixty lady golfers came out Aug. 20 and 21 for the annual ladies golf tournament. Melanie Iverson was the talk of the tournament after her hole-in-one shot on Hole 11. September began with a hope and a dream, as local young horseback rider Jessica Heikes, 17, shared her plans to become one of the top riders in the world in showmanship with her two-year-old quarter horse gelding Too Good For Words. The annual Mount Brenton

men’s amateur golf tourna- Soccer Association. And local ment drew in a whopping 190 soccer star Chris Arnett headed golfers while raising money for to Kelowna for provincial socgood causes like the Pacific cer action with the Vancouver Parkinsons Research Institute Island University Mariners, winand the Canadian National ning first place and moving on to the Nationals in Quebec in Institute for the Blind. In football, the Ladysmith November, where the Mariners Steelers pee wee team domi- defended their national title nated on the field, while the Jr. with a bronze finish. Transfer Beach was transBantams brought home mixed formed into a cyclocross dream results. The Chronicle reported that course for the sixth leg of the local grand master Kim Teh Cross the Rock series on Oct. was inducted into the official 30. Cyclists of all ages came Taekwondo Hall of Fame for out to participate in the event, his participation in the 1973 encountering everything from sand and logs to slippery mud. world championships. In November, all eyes were Local hockey player Matt Grant was considering a new on the water in Ladysmith, as career with the Cowichan 12-year-old Maria de Leeuw Valley Capitals, while 25-year- broke the national breastroke old Katie Hooper reflected on record for her age group in the 7,550-kilometre bike ride the 50m category, and the across Canada from which she Ladysmith Orcas Swim Club improved their performances, had just returned. A sunny day of playing golf with swimmers like Darby Rae, netted $21,000w in funds for Faith Knelson and Conrad the Ladysmith and Chemainus Carlson making waves at swim Rotary clubs during the first meets across the Island. The LSS senior girls volleyed annual joint club fundraiser golf tournament at the Mount their way into the Island championships and earned themBrenton Golf Course. Ladysmith junior girls vol- selves a spot in the final four. The highlight of sports in leyball team members began warming up their skills for the Ladysmith came Nov. 27 during the annual Cinnamon Bun Fun district finals Oct. 28 and 29. The Chronicle reported that Run. Not only did hundreds of local cycliststs Shawn O’Toole local and area residents come and Michelle Steel navigated out to get fit on the five- and their way to a second-place 10-kilometre courses, but finish at the MOMAR race in approximately 2,900 lbs. of food and more than $2,500 was Cumberland. October marked a momentous donated to the Ladysmith Food occasion for members of the Bank as well. In December, we saw more Stz’uminus First Nation at the opening of the Gilbert Frenchy soccer action and learned Hockey Field on Church Road. about pigeon racing and the The project was a partnership local society dedicated to the between the Winter Hawks breed and sport. Members of boys and girls hockey team and the Fuller Lake Skating Club the Ladysmith Kinsmen. strutted their stuff at the annuSoccer stars dominated the al Skate with Santa, and local remainder of the month, as basketball teams began warmLadysmith and Cedar U15 girls ing up for the season. soccer teams battled it out Here’s to more spectacular for first place in the Mid-Isle seasons of sports in 2012.

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Joan loved her family and was very active in St. Mary’s Parish. She was the religious education coordinator for the parish for 20 years and for a period of time was appointed parish administrator. She was active on the parish council and the CWL and was chairperson and president of each for a time. She was active with the Ladysmith Resource Centre as a volunteer for the food bank and as coordinator for the Ladysmith Christmas Hamper deliveries. She was also active in the Legion and the North Oyster School parent group. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her warm and welcoming way, her many crafts and her unselﬁsh service to others. A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church at 11 am on Wednesday, January 4th. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. A special thank you to the caring nurses and staff at the Nanaimo Palliative Care Unit and the cancer clinic at the Royal Jubilee Hospital.

(Pedersen) Nee Knight November 21, 1939 - December 17, 2011 We announce the unexpected passing of Joan on Saturday December 17, 2011. After a short battle with cancer she passed with family by her side. She is survived by her husband Donald, son Fleming (Kam), daughter Elizabeth, granddaughters Amanda (Chris), Kirsten, Josie (Ian) and great-grandson Dace. Also sisters Jill (Don), Jan (Blaine), Joyce (Lynnie), nieces and nephews and many, many friends. Joan was born in Chemainus BC. She lived in Nanaimo, Vancouver, and Greenwood throughout her life. Most recently in Ladysmith BC. Joan was an avid volunteer for many causes and venues. Most recent at Dufferin Place. She loved spending time on Monday mornings with her ladies, and helping with special meals for the residents. Joan was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 257 in Lantzville. She volunteered much of her time to this branch. She was a bar manager, a bartender and she prepared food for veterans’ dinners as well as mini meals. She was a dedicated Legion member who attended all the meetings. Joan was a proud member of Girl Guides of Canada. She was a Ranger as a girl. Later in her life she became known as “my mom” at Brownie Camp as she was always willing to QM for the girls. She helped at unit level, district level, division level and area level. She would say “always for the girls” most recent she belonged to the last Bastion Trefoil Guild... “Keeping the spirit alive”. Having owned 3 different restaurants and 2 catering businesses, food was a big part of Joan’s life. She worked at Kelly Douglas Wholesale for many years, in the ofﬁce. Then she became the ﬁrst lady in British Columbia to work at the “cash and carry” part of the company. Then later working at Tom Yee produce. Catering for over 35 years she touched many people with her wonderful and delicious food. Joan relished in making new menus to offer those she cooked for. She was always trying out new recipes, she would reshape and adapt it to make it her own. Many family and friends became “guinea pigs” over the years. No one was spared. Joan was an amazing cook. Joan loved her furry friends. Many times she rescued cats and dogs. They became a special part of her home. Our dog “Sadie” was a wonderful source of comfort and support for Joan these last few months. To all the medical people who touched Joan’s life... thank you. Your care of Joan was exceptional. The staff at NRGH Palliative Care are amazing and second to none. Thank you. A celebration of life for Joan will be held on Saturday January 7, 2012 at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, Branch 257, Lantzville BC. at 1 p.m. Please join us.

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Ladysmith: 1 bdrm, ocean view, off road prkg, own patio, 5 appls, heat, cable & internet incl., n/s, ref’s, avail. Jan 1st, $800/mo, 250-729-6297.

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RECREATIONAL PROPERTY RECREATIONAL Property in Port Renfrew. Spectacular ocean view, ocean access, optional sheltered boat docking. 24’ RV trailer, storage cabin, tool shed, covered outdoor work area w/woodstove, parking. $130,000. (250)753-8986.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO LADYSMITH, 2 bdrm corner suite, avail now. New upgades. Includes insuite laundry. $700/mo. 250-741-0353 or ERWE@shaw.ca Ladysmith: bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, completely renovated, new management, on trolly route, small pets ok, rent incentives. 250-668-9086.

LADYSMITH NEW 1 bdrm Avail now! In suite laundry, 5 new appls, all utils except cable incld, private patio, NS/NP. $825. 250-714-8556. LADYSMITH- RECENTLY reno’d, oceanview, quiet, private entrance, 1 bdrm, shared W/D, F/P. NS/NP, no parties. $750 inclds hydro + gas. Avail Jan 1. Refs. 250-802-5380. LADYSMITH- (walk to town) new bright 1 bdrm, Priv. entr. NS/NP. Quiet, mature tenant(s). Utils incld. Parking small car. On bus route. Avail Jan 15. $750. (250)245-4025. SALTAIRE- BRIGHT modern 1 bdrm, deluxe setting. $700 inclusive. Call (250)658-1656.

SUITES, UPPER LADYSMITH: 2 bdrm, in central location. Hydro/cable incld’d, F/S, NS/NP. Avail. now. Call 250-245-4638. LADYSMITH- 2 bdrms above shop, private yard, driveway & entrance, all appls, hydro/water/heat incld. NS/NP. $1000. 250-739-9028 after 4:30pm.

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HOMES FOR RENT Royal LePage Property Management Ladysmith: Executive at The Creek, 2 bdrm with loft, 5 appls, gas f/p, covered prkg, n/s, n/p, $1200/mo, ref’s pls.

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Up Coming MOUNT BRENTON GARDEN CLUB meeting, Tues, Jan 10, 1:30 pm, Calvary Baptist Church on River Road. $2 drop in fee. GUESTS WELCOME. Info: 250246-5351 LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - “Getting the Shot”, a how-to exposé of the techniques of awardwinning Ladysmith-based photographer Sean Sherstone. Tues, Jan 24, 7 pm, Hardwick

Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle Tuesday, January 3, 2012 19 Hall, High St at 3rd Ave, Ladysmith. Public welcome. Non-members $5 drop-in fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. Info, www. ladysmithcameraclub.com BRIDAL SHOWCASE Beban Park Community Centre, Sun, Jan 15, doors 6 pm so come early. Free admission, bring your fiancée, bridesmaids, Mom and the new Mother-in-law and friends. Registration preferred, Maryanna at 250-751-1956 or online, www.welcomewagon.ca BABY SHOWER - Beban Park Community Centre,

Sun, Jan 15, doors open 12 noon so come early. Free admission so bring unlimited guests, including your husband, Moms, Grandmas, aunts, uncles and friends. Registration preferred, Maryanna at 250-751-1956 or online www.welcomewagon.ca 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 depot, funds credited to the Kin. Park Playground account.

1.37 Acres YELLOW POINT $329,000

Chemainus area: 2 bdrm ocean view duplex, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, $750/mo, available December 1. Ladysmith: Harbour view 4 bdrm home with basement suite, 5 appls., gas f/p, hotwater heat, n/s, n/p, references please, available now, $1500/mo. South Wellington Area: 1 bdrm suite in quiet and private country setting, n/s, n/p, avail. now, references required, $850/mo. Ladysmith: Warehouse/retail space, 2000 square feet approx., Westdown Rd. Available Dec. 2011 Ladysmith:Alderwood Area, 3 bdrm rancher, like new, 5 appls, nice yard, n/s, n/p, avail. now, $1300/mo.

Call Royal LePage 250-245-0975 EXECUTIVE HOME 4000 sq.ft. Cowichan Valley Hwy, with great view, 4 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, 2 ﬁreplaces plus approx. 1 acre horse paddock. Available immediately, $2500 per month, utilities not included. For viewing, contact 250240-2891 or 250-248-0015.

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Ladysmith: Twin Falls. A deluxe townhome. 3 bdrm with ﬁnished bsmt, 6 appls, gas f/p, n/s, n/p, $1250/mo, ref’s pls. Chemainus: 4 bdrm ocean view apartment, f/s, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, avail now, ref’s required, $995/mo.

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with 4 bedroom and 3 bathrooms. Boasts great ocean views, granite counters, high quality hardwood ﬂoors, cherry cabinets etc etc etc

OCEAN POINTE Independently Owned and Operated

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YOUR VIEW Start snapping. We want to see what “your view” is.

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

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

Send us photos of our community from Cedar to Crofton (people, places, happenings) and we may use them in the paper.

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

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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.

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.

$299,900 Great Family Home Located on a huge fenced lot with lots of fruit trees, this 3 bedroom 2 bath has been well maintained. Renos include new windows, ﬂooring,deck, bathroom and more.

$469,900

Spectacular Ocean View 3 bedroom (each with an ensuite) 2169 sq ft home. With hardwood ﬂoors, 9 ft ceilings, gas ﬁreplace and a wrap around deck all sitting on a beautiful private yard.

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49th Cafe & Tiger’s Sushi

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Sushi Made Fresh EVERYDAY!

Come on IN! See whats NEW this week @ the 49th Cafe

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Lean Ground Beef

‘Buck Brand’ Navel 2.16 Oranges kg

Pasta Sauce

Warehouse Pak, 6.15 kg

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680 ml, limit 4 assorted

Premium Bread White, 100% or 60% WW 570 grams

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, January 2 to Sunday January 8, 2012

Next to Cedar Plank Restaurant

Open Daily 7:30 am to 9 pm

The Old Bruce’s Store

DUNCAN Open Daily 250-722-7010 8:00 am to 9 pm 250-748-2412

CEDAR STORE

550 Cairnsmore Street

CHEMAINUS Open Daily 8:00 am to 9 pm 250-246-3551 Next to the Ferry Dock

LADYSMITH

Beside the Liquor Depot Open Daily 7:30 am to 9 pm

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