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Taking the bite out of bullying Pink Shirt Day against bullying is Feb. 29 Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE

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On Feb. 29, schools across Canada will be recognizing Anti-Bullying Day, which started five years ago when two high school students in Nova Scotia organized a mass pink shirt day to stand up to bullies who had targeted a boy who came to school in a pink shirt. At Ladysmith Secondary School, Roots Club members will hand out pink shirts to students and staff. That includes Hilary Jahelka (kneeling), Leah Howitt (left) and Kat Cunningham.

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For the hundreds of victims who have been bullied into silence, students and adults alike across Ladysmith are coming together to take a stand and make their voices heard. And on Weds., Feb. 29, that wave of support will come in the form of a sea of pink — pink shirts, that is. Local schools are participating in Pink Shirt Day, a national bullying prevention campaign organized by the Boys and Girls Clubs. Over the years, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island have taken a lead role in raising awareness and helping families deal with bullying. Niki Stuart, licensed program supervisor for Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island — Ladysmith Child and Family Center, says there will be activities in the days leading up to Pink Shirt Day during their after-school programs. “The leaders will do scenarios that help set the stage for bullying awareness,” she said. “They will come up with their own statements on how they can be a good friend, and then we post those up in our main hallway for all the parents to see when they come in.” Stuart called bullying a pervasive issue in today’s society. “Kids are so used to the language of bullying, they don’t realize they’re doing it,” she said. “Most of the school-aged kids, when you talk to them, know exactly what you’re talking about and can give you the answers of what they should be doing, but they turn around and do it anyway.”

Part of the solution lies in empowering students to be proactive bystanders, Stuart said. “Often, a bystander won’t say or do anything because it’s the cool kids that are doing the bullying, and often the person being bullied is not strong enough or too scared to,” she said. “Prevention starts first with education, and awareness, but in the bigger picture, it is us as adults that have to follow through with consequences for children.” At Ladysmith Secondary School, members of the Roots Club will hand out free pink shirts to students and staff alike. “We want the whole school involved,” said Grade 12 Roots member Hilary Jakelka. “As a Grade 8 leader, it troubles me to see when kids are being bullied, and I want to make this place somewhere safe that they want to come, not somewhere where they have to hide in the washroom at lunch time.” Bullying can take on many forms — verbal, cyber, physical or social to name a few. Jahekla and fellow Roots members Kat Cunningham and Leah Howitt agree that the most prominent type of bullying at LSS is verbal, resulting in seclusion of students. “Everyone feels like they’re the only one; they don’t realize [there are others],” Howitt said. “It’s something we see every day, and you feel kind of powerless against it, for the most part.” At Ecole Davis Road, bullying education and prevention is a yearround venture, said principal Doug English. “Bullying is an issue that has hapSee Wear Pink Page 3

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Penelakut students can now take VIU courses on the Island Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE

Doors are opening for students on Penelakut Island, after the tribe’s adult learning centre signed an agreement with Vancouver Island University. Representatives from the Penelakut Island Adult Learning Centre and VIU signed an articulation agreement Tuesday at the university’s Nanaimo Campus. This gives students a chance to take literacy and adult basic education courses such as science and math from VIU right on the Island without worrying about ferry schedules and without leaving their families. Penelakut Island Elementary School and adult education principal Tim Harris and adult education teacher Sheila McKee worked together for months to achieve this agreement. “Sharon Hobenshield and Jean Maltesen [at VIU] were instrumental in getting it done,” said Harris. “They want more First Nations communities to do these kind of agreements, but there are only a few of us on with VIU right now, so we feel pretty fortunate and lucky and glad.” Harris calls this agreement historic because it’s the first of its kind with the Penelakut tribe. “We’re quite pleased [students] can go to school and they can be accredited,” he said. “It’s also about brighter futures for the tribe and capacity building. More First Nations are going to be leaning towards self-governance, so this kind of helps in that sort of way when it comes to self-governing. Educating the community is important.” Now that the agreement has been signed, Penelakut students can be VIU students and take literacy and adult basic education courses right on Penelakut Island, explained McKee. Students can use the courses to receive an adult graduation certificate, or they can upgrade courses for post-secondary school, she noted. “The university has been so supportive and helpful,” she

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ago when two teenage boys from Nova Scotia organized a synchropened for many years, so we’re nized pink day to support a boy constantly educating the kids,” he who had been bullied for wearing said. “It’s something that’s a daily a pink shirt. thing. You don’t just talk about bulLocal residents can show their lying and put programs into place support by purchasing a pink shirt on one day of the year.” through the Boys and Girls Club LSS counsellor Michele Steele or London Drugs and wearing it on is one of a solid support team for Feb. 29. students to turn to when they are being bullied. She believes more bullying is taking place behind closed doors, and she is hoping raised awareness will prompt students to seek the help they need. Some of the signs a “We’re really happy when kids child is being bullied come to us as counsellors and include: administrators to be able to address it,” she said. “It’s awful to think of any student experiencing it.” • loss of appetite Statistics from BullyingCanada. • bed-wetting ca state that one out of every five • loss of self-esteem kids is a bully, and one out of four • sudden aggression or kids are being bullied. attitude change Approximately 282,000 high school students are attacked each • unexplained broken month nationally, the statistics belongings and bruises say. According to a new survey by If left unaddressed, a Harris-Decima, 50 per cent of bullying victim can be adults polled said they were bullied as a child or teen. Furthermore, subject to failure in a third of those said they believed school, depression and the abuse they suffered caused thoughts of suicide. lasting harm. Pink Shirt Day began five years

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Sharon Hobenshield and Tim Harris (seated) and, standing from left, Sheila McKee, William Jack, Alex James and Jean Maltesen participate in the signing of an articulation agreement between Vancouver Island University and the Penelakut Island Adult Learning Centre Feb. 14 at Shq’apthut — A Gathering Place on VIU’s Nanaimo Campus. said. “I’m really excited. People certificates, explained Harris. will be able to take courses and “We think it’s going to do a lot have a start and an end and have for the community,” he said. benchmarks. It will help people “People are happy about it; learn the skills and feel success- people are embracing it and are ful when they’ve accomplished happy about the opportunities it something.” could bring them. “It’s important people are here “They are in such isolation, and can be immersed in their everything they do has to be culture, and they can hear the around the ferry schedule and all Hul’q’umi’num language,” she that; it’s quite isolated, so havadded. ing VIU going over to them, it Harris says he has seen a need opens more doors. Another part for this agreement with VIU. is setting goals for themselves “There are students who were as well; they have that ability to already enrolled, even before say by taking these courses, they this agreement,” he said. “There’s can move on to furthering [their already a pretty good enrolment, education].” Harris thanks the Penelakut and we think that’s even going to increase too in the next little chief and council for supporting while when they see that the pro- the program. “They supported us in every way gram is there.” McKee also thinks there is a lot when it comes to this program,” he said. “It’s important that they of interest in the VIU courses. “Students are really excited to support it because if they don’t be able to take things they get support this, it’s not going to go credit for and to be a student very far, and they see a need for at VIU,” she said. “It’s exciting higher education too, which is it will be here, and I can’t wait good on them.” He also thanks McKee for all until students get their first stuher work. dent cards.” “Sheila McKee was instrumenHarris and McKee will work closely with Hobenshield and tal in this,” he said. “We made Maltesen when it comes to a pretty good team to get this assessments, fees, grades and done.”

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Cultivating culture in Quebec Ecole Davis Road students return from week-long exchange trip to Quebec Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE

A group of 21 French immersion students at Ecole Davis Road are participating in a pioneer exchange program that has not only allowed them to immerse themselves in a culture thousands of miles from home, but will also give them the chance to bring that culture back to Ladysmith later this year. Thanks to the efforts of teacher Sean Walsh and a fellow colleague, the Grade 6/7 students got to travel to SainteCroix, Que., for a oneweek exchange through the SEVEC program, which paid for their flight. Each school involved is then responsible for fundraising for the activities planned during the exchange. “It was a once-in-alife opportunity,” said Meghan Henry. The students arrived in Quebec on Feb. 8, and each student was paired with their host

families. The next day, a lot of driving a go kart they were taught a but having to make the traditional Québécois steering motions with dance and spent an your body instead of afternoon at Valcartier, just your hands. a fun center with tobog- “It was like a roller ganing, skating and go- coaster kind of, but karting. with dogs.” “We were there for The children spent seven hours; they didn’t the weekend with their want to leave,” Walsh host families. said. “They did all sorts of Zach Morneau said things like snowmobilthe experience was one ing, horseback riding; of his most memorable. they got indulged in the “It was like Mount culture with the French Everest but like, eight families,” Walsh said. times funner,” he said. The experience also Some of the other allowed the students activities they enjoyed to test their life skills included traditional and French immersion Québécois dinners, education. Carnival, snowshoe- “It really pushed the ing on a maple farm limits of the kids to go and shopping. The stu- and stay with a family dents also got to take they didn’t really know,” in a Remparts hockey Walsh said. “Some of game before returning the kids had never even to Ladysmith Feb. 15. had a sleepover before Dog sledding proved and then they went and to be the most popular had a seven-day sleeactivity. pover with a family that “It was a really good, doesn’t speak English. exciting experience. I They really gained a lot was following what of independence.” my mom did when she The class is now trywas little,” said Paris ing to raise funds for Hanke. “It reminds me its side of the exchange.

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surgery or for medical treatment. The good news is one blood donation can save a life. This week, Ladysmith residents will have a chance to help save lives, as Canadian Blood Services is holding a blood donor clinic Thursday (Feb. 23) from 1-7:45 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (1135 Fourth Ave.). Call 1-888-2-DONATE to book an appointment. Contact Chris at 250729-3628 or chris.barron@blood.ca if you’d like to donate as a group.

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Volunteer curator Bernardien Knol (left) and Ladysmith and District Historical Society president Maureen Martin show off one of the heaviest exhibits in the First Avenue museum, which is set to open May 19. the Ladysmith Archives at 250-245-0100. The Ladysmith and District Credit Union has offered the use of the old Ladysmith Resources building for the temporary museum on First Avenue, and Knol and members of the Historical Society have been hard at work getting ready for the spring opening. They’ve cleaned out the building, put in new flooring, painted walls and done some renovations such as fixing up the bathroom, with the help of volunteers. Vo l u n t e e r s h a v e moved artifacts over to the new building,

electricians have put in lighting, and Knol’s husband Gary has been putting in shelving and creating displays units. He’s even building a railway trestle. As far as Knol knows, Ladysmith is the only town on the Island that doesn’t have a public museum. “This is going to be the official museum run by the Historical Society,” she said. The Ladysmith Museum will showcase a wide range of artifacts, photographs and stories. “It will touch on all kinds of areas, from mining and logging to

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Lee Doney, vice-chairman of Western Forest Products, announces a $16-million upgrade to the Saltair Sawmill on Raven Road.

Western Forest Products investing in Saltair mill Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE

A $16-million upgrade announced last week will help protect the 140 jobs at the Saltair Sawmill. Provincial government ministers and Western Forest Products (WFP) employees gathered at the mill in Ladysmith last week to announce the funding, which is the first phase in a $200-million investment announced by WFP in late 2011. Before Christmas, WFP announced that it was going to invest $200 million over the next three years into its operations on Vancouver Island, and this is the first of those strategic investments, explained WFP vice-chairman Lee Doney. The $16-million investment is the first phase of what will ultimately be a total reinvestment of about $40 million into the Saltair mill, he noted. “The Saltair Sawmill employs 140 people, and this investment will ensure those 140 jobs are sustained,” said Doney. “This is the first capital in this mill since the mid-1990s. The improvements will make it the largest single-line sawmill on the coast of British Columbia.” The Saltair Sawmill, built in 1972, converts coastal mid-size logs into high-value specialized products in hemlock, Douglas fir and Western red cedar and ships product to Japan, China, North America, Europe and Australia. The Saltair mill currently produces about 160 million board feet per year. After the improvements, the mill will be able to process more than 200 million board feet. The mill will undergo a two-year retrofit of about $40 million, and this first phase will provide upgrades to the edgers, the stackers and the sorters, explained Doney. “It will increase our production by 15 per cent, it will lower our per-unit costs, and it will ensure

competitiveness with the global producers in varying markets,” he said. “The investment itself will infuse $16 million into this local economy and more importantly, it will sustain those 140 jobs in this local community.” For Steve Thomson, provincial minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources, last week’s announcement shows WFP’s positive outlook for the future of the forest industry in B.C. “I think all of you know that Western is the Island’s largest forestry employer, so it’s really gratifying and great to see their commitment to the future of forestry here on Vancouver Island and in the province of British Columbia,” he said. “As Lee mentioned, this $16 million announced today is going to make it easier to ship premium products into Japan and their western red cedar products into the U.S., and with the future investments to come, it’s going to improve the efficiency and capital operations of this mill.” Agriculture Minister Don McRae highlighted the importance of forestry in B.C.’s history during the funding announcement. “As a student of history — and as some of you may know, I also am a high school history teacher by trade — I’m constantly reminded that B.C. is over 140 years old,” he said. “One hundred and 40 years of history is tied to the resource sector, whether it is on British Columbia’s mainland or on Vancouver Island. The reality is resource jobs are what built this province. It is so nice to be on the east coast of Vancouver Island today supporting WFP as they invest. They are not only growing the industry, but they are also defending the industry. “There are 140 jobs in this mill, and whether you are a young man or woman in your early 20s or perhaps you’ve worked for the company for 30-plus years, we need all those jobs in British Columbia.”

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The courage to wear pink

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ext week, boys and girls of all ages in schools throughout the Ladysmith and Chemainus areas — along with students across the country — will wear pink shirts to show they won’t tolerate bullying. Many adults will join them too, as people across Canada take part in Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 29. Everyone is encouraged to wear something pink to symbolize that we as a society will not tolerate bullying anywhere. Five years ago, Pink Shirt Day was inspired by two high school students in Nova Scotia who took a stand against bullying by distributing pink shirts to all the boys in their school to wear in sympathy with a Grade 9 boy who was being bullied for wearing pink. Today, it’s a national campaign that sends the message “bullying stops here.” It’s pretty amazing to see how it has spread and to think it’s all because two boys had the courage to do something about bullying. This campaign is all about courage. The courage to wear pink. The courage to see bullying around you and do something to stop it. The courage to talk to someone and seek help if you are being bullied. It’s a great awareness-building campaign, but we all have to try to remember that we shouldn’t tolerate bullying any time, not just around Pink Shirt Day when the spotlight is shining on this issue. Whether you choose to wear pink or not on Feb. 29, we hope you will at least take a moment to think about bullying — in children and in adults — and recognize that it does happen all around us, even if we don’t hear about it. If you know someone who is being bullied, the website www.pinkshirtday.ca offers some great information about recognizing the signs of bullying and what to do about it. There’s also a public service announcement at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=16XzNWuAZm4&feature=y outu.be. — The Chronicle

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Last stand in B.C. beetle battle BC Views

by Tom Fletcher

s MLAs resumed their raucous legislature arguments over a municipal auditor-general, the B.C. government’s own watchdog cut through the noise with a devastating audit of the state of Crown forests. Auditor General John Doyle’s survey of the province’s vast forest comes at a critical time. A team of forest ministry experts is examining the situation at Burns Lake, to see if the Babine Lake Forest Products sawmill can be rebuilt after a tragic explosion and fire. Babine was one of a string of high-volume mills along Highway 16 in northwestern B.C. that have been working their way through the enormous stock of decaying pine that surrounds them. The “shelf life” of these trees is estimated to extend to 2019, but that’s a best-case scenario. In reality, the expanse affected by pest and disease is much more complex.

The B.C. government touts its “Forests for Tomorrow” program that started in 2005 with a boost of federal funds to restock B.C.’s burned and beetle-killed forests. More than 14 million seedlings are to be planted this year and up to 21.5 million next year. Total planting is about 200 million trees this year, most done by industry as a condition of Crown timber licenses, as has been the practice since 1987. Is it enough, in this era of climate shift, massive die-off and fires? Doyle says no. “We noted a significant gap between the total area replanted by the ministry and the total area suitable for replanting,” the auditor writes. “The ministry has not indicated how this low level of silviculture investment reconciles with its legislated mandate to achieve long-term timber benefits and to maintain or enhance future timber supply.” And he criticizes the quality of industry reforestation, describing a tendency to choose “the least-cost, least-

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risk approach to meet reforestation regulations, which means planting lower-cost, faster-growing species.” Species diversity and adaptation are what is needed. Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson has watched pine, fir and spruce beetles chew through his region, march east through the Kootenays and now the north and west. He says the Burns Lake situation brings into focus the biggest problem identified by the auditor: the poor state of B.C.’s forest inventory. As much as three quarters of it is out of date, some by decades. Much of it is based on aerial photographs rather than on-the-ground assessment by foresters. Species have shifted. And at a time when climate factors have caused the most rapid changes in the 100-year history of the B.C. Forest Service, budget cuts and reorganization into a natural resources ministry have taken their toll. Even with the most recent appraisals completed last summer for four forest dis-

tricts, including the Burns Lake district, the ministry still can’t say if there are enough logs available to rebuild Babine. Simpson says the industry knows the answer. Two of the world’s highest-capacity sawmills are at Houston and Vanderhoof, on either side of Burns Lake, and their huge salvage log supply is degrading and running out. A political intervention to “save” the Burns Lake mill would only take shifts away from others. An alternative would be to make Burns Lake a proving ground for bioenergy, to deal with the mass of trees that will never make lumber. Finally, a bright note for Burns Lake. The people and the economy are adapting. A job fair in the village offered entry-level as well as skilled positions at the Houston and Vanderhoof mills. There are more positions on offer at the Mount Milligan and Huckleberry mines and Enbridge, which has gas, solar and wind projects on the go.

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Cold-FX meets all safety criteria

Editor: Re: Concerned about Cold FX, Feb. 14. My name is Michael McDougall, and I’m the senior manager of media relations for Afexa Life Sciences. We at Afexa co-operated fully with the producers of the show in question, and we are disappointed by the conclusions drawn. Afexa stands behind Cold-FX, the clinical trials establishing the safety and efficacy of the product in helping reduce the frequency, severity and duration of cold and flu symptoms by boosting the immune system. Cold-FX is a proprietary blend of polysaccharides and oligosaccharides extracted from the root of North American ginseng. Just as willow bark won’t do much for a headache but the aspirin extracted from it certainly will, so it is with Cold-FX, which has been subjected to extensive clinical investigation to measure its effect on the immune system in general, and against colds and the flu specifically. Cold-FX’s safety and efficacy are supported by more than 10 clinical trials conducted at eight universities and spanning 19 years of research. Published in nine peerreviewed medical journals, including Pediatrics and The Canadian Medical Association Journal, these trials were conducted with approval from Health Canada and/or the FDA. Four randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials (the gold standard of clinical evaluation) have evaluated Cold-FX for the prevention of acute upper respiratory tract infections. The results of these trials support ColdFX’s safety and efficacy in helping reduce the frequency, severity and duration of cold and flu symptoms by boosting the immune system. It was the totality of this evidence that was evaluated by Health Canada in the licensing process, and which resulted in the granting of an NPN (product license for natural health products) to Cold-FX in 2007. Cold-FX does not contain fecal bacteria. In 2008, the company was experimenting with a liquid formulation of COLD-FX, and at the same time, the company was also contracting the manufacture

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At left, facilitator Lydia Guenther (left) and 14-month-old Olivia Robinson have fun at Mother Goose, as do Samantha Tough and her 19-month-old daughter Savanah Michell. At right, Jen Silvey gives her two-year-old son Jaxon some tickles during one of the songs.

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refreshments are pro- they’re running around, dren who are around actions. vided. This time also but they get to know the same age as Jaxon. Each week is based gives parents, aunts, the songs and start singThe LRCA offers two on a different children’s There’s a lot of gig- uncles and grandpar- ing them at home,” she Mother Goose sessions story with age-approg l i n g g o i n g o n i n ents a chance to social- said. “It’s really great to on Thursdays — one priate crafts, snacks see the progress. There for toddlers (crawling and songs. the big, bright open ize. Irene Liew, one of the are definitely benefits to 30 months of age) “We sing songs and room upstairs at the Ladysmith Resources facilitators, sees many to later years in school from 9:45-10:45 a.m., read a book, we have a Centre Association benefits for children life. A lot of songs we and one for infants game and a snack, and and their caregivers in do rhyme, and they (newborn to beginning it’s all generally in the building. It’s a typical morn- attending the Mother have a beat; they’re just crawling stages) from same theme as whatever the book is,” said ing at Mother Goose, a Goose program, which familiar tunes. It makes 12:45-1:45 p.m. While the latest ses- Lydia Guenther, one of program for toddlers focuses on play through learning so much easision of Mother Goose the facilitators. “It’s a and infants and their rhymes, songs and sto- er.” Jen Silvey has a lot of has already begun, it lot of fun.” caregivers, and it’s full ries instead of toys. “The little ones get to fun at Mother Goose goes until March 17, and Often, caregivers will of playful rhymes, silly and sweet songs — and make friends and learn with her two-year-old enrolment is continu- come and help out how to make friends, son Jaxon. ous to ensure families with the day’s craft, a lot of tickling. She has noticed a big can access the program explained Guenther. M o t h e r G o o s e i s and the moms who just “It’s an interactive proa n e i g h t - w e e k p r o - moved to town get to difference in develop- when they’re able. Building on the con- gram for both (caregivgram offered by the meet other moms,” she ing Jaxon’s speech. Ladysmith Resources said. “Besides early lit- “He always let his cepts of the Mother er and child), and it’s Centre Association eracy, kids get to learn older brother speak for Goose program, the still a bonding expe(LRCA) that is free for to socialize and inter- him (before),” she said. LRCA offers another rience before school “Having something we program for pre-school- starts,” she said. “We caregivers and their act with other kids.” Along with the social can do together, now aged children called try to set as many of child. Caregivers and their benefits of the program, he doesn’t stop (speak- Adventures in Early the standards of what’s expected before they children sing songs Liew sees numerous ing). It’s been huge for Literacy. Adventures in Literacy go to pre-school, havand nursery rhymes in advantages related to him. For me, it’s somea relaxed and comfort- development and lit- thing to do that’s just is a six-week program ing their ABCs and able setting during the eracy through all of the the two of us without aimed at children aged 123s. It’s not as strucsongs and rhymes they the older one.” three to five and their tured as pre-school, but hour-long session. S i l v e y h a s a l s o caregivers. It promotes there is structure. The Each session includes learn. “ Yo u n e v e r t h i n k enjoyed getting to meet early literacy and posi- parents really like how snack time, where healthy snacks and they’re listening when other parents with chil- tive parent-child inter- it’s easygoing but still structured. We have a lot of fun with that proFun Families Dessert Theatre gram.” Both Mother Goose Welcomes back the Improv Troop and Adventures in Early Literacy are The Association of BC Forest Professionals offered at the LRCA at would like to welcome its newest members who 630 Second Ave. have all passed the rigorous registration exam. For information about These new Registered Professional Foresters either program, contact (RPFs) and Registered Forest Technologists 250-245-3079 or info@ (RFTs) have the extensive knowledge, experience lrca.bc.ca. and skills to manage BC’s forests on behalf of the

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If you measure it, you can manage it. That’s the message the Cowichan Energy Alternatives Society is spreading, as it encourages individuals and businesses to identify their carbon footprint so they can find a way to lower it. Lehonna Green and Bob Sieben from Cowichan Energy Alternatives recently gave a presentation at the Printingdun Beanery that looked at greenhouse gases, climate change and carbon footprints. Primary greenhouse gases (GHG) include w a t e r v a p o u r, c a rbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and ozone. A major human contribution to climate change is the burning of coal, oil and natural gas, which creates carbon dioxide, explained Sieben, who is involved in environmental assessment. “GHG concentrations have never been this high when looking at climate records,” he said. “”Scientists are seeing increasing average temperatures. The 2000s are the worst decade on record, looking back 100 years or so, with nine of the 10 years being the warmest on record.” University of Victoria c l i m a t o l o g i s t D r. Andrew Weaver, who was a member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, says we must emit zero emissions to halt this global warming, according to Sieben. “Any increase anywhere around the world affects us all,” he said “The argument isn’t, in

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Juno winner and friends in Chemainus Spend an afternoon peak of his career. of beautiful songs, Songwriting and perexquisite harmonies, forming does not get virtuoso guitar play- any better than that. ing, mandolin, pen- He is touring energetinywhistles and lots of cally all across Canada laughter March 4 in and Europe with his Chemainus. wife Lynne and their T h e C h e m a i n u s Saskatchewan friends S e n i o r s C e n t r e i s Saskia and Darrel. hosting a concert by Fjellgaard is sportJuno Award-winner ing a new album and Gary Fjellgaard and new songs, as are friends Saskia and Saskia and Darrel. Darrel Sun., March 4 Fjellgaard produced at 1:30 p.m. a new CD called The Tickets for Song of Collection, with some the Prairies are $15 of his beautiful old Juno winner Gary Fjellgaard (right) and friends Saskia and Darrel are performand are available at the c l a s s i c s r e c o r d e d ing March 4 at the Chemainus Seniors Centre. Chemainus Seniors acoustically, while They present a collec- can relate to. And if Drop In Centre at Saskia and Darrel across Canada. All three artists keep tion of heartwarming you ask them, they 9824 Willow St. Call just released an excit250-246-2111 for more ing new album called it real — they write songs with sweeping might even yodel in information. Songbirds, which is s o n g s a b o u t r e a l melodies that every- harmony. — Submitted Fjellgaard is at the hitting the airwaves people and events. one (young and old)

Journey through the “Aspects of Love” At 2 p.m. on Feb. 26, in the intimate setting of 1891 heritage St. Michael’s Church, join Chemainus Classical Concerts on a musical journey through various “Aspects of Love” — the look that ignites the flame, the first kiss, the inevitable conflict and the joys of abiding love. Spend an afternoon in the company of Mozart, Schumann, Brahms, Bellini and others, as Alison Nystrom and Betty Suderman

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Celebrating heritage in JJean Jea ean & Dougg Crowder row owd wder Ro Routley ey downtown Ladysmith Cro Plaques recognize heritage buildings along First Avenue, Buller Street Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE

This week, the Town of Ladysmith will be installing seven plaques along First Avenue and Buller Street to commemorate Heritage Week, which is being recognized across the province. The plaque design includes an archival photograph of the building, the date of construction, address and heritage information. The buildings include: 314 Buller St. (St. John’s Anglican Church), 410 First Ave. (Ladysmith Trading Company), 422 First Ave. (Travellers Hotel) 436 First Ave. (Nicholson Block) , 440 First Ave. (Island Hotel), 530 First Ave. and 512 First Ave. (Mainstreet Building). “People might not know the heritage of the building, but those buildings, in some cases, have been there since Ladysmith

was incorporated and have played a big part in the development of Ladysmith and our town, and it’s something to be proud of,” said Jennifer Robinson, chair of the Heritage Revitalization Advisory Committee (HRAC). “This is our history; this is our heritage ... it’s so visible.” The HRAC decided to take on the plaque project in 2010 and has made it a priority within the last year. Robinson said the Ladysmith and District Historical Society and former HRAC chair Ann Rogers have played a big part of putting it all together. Mayor Rob Hutchins officially declared Feb. 20-26 Heritage Week in the Town of Ladysmith at council’s Feb. 6 meeting. “It takes a lot of volunteer effort to make these things happen, so it is something to celebrate,” Robinson said. “We’re really happy that

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driving eastbound and skidded on the corner, striking a hydro pole. The driver was not located on the scene. The police continue their investigation. Friday, Feb. 17 } Early in the morning, a resident in the 500 block of Third Avenue observed a Caucasian male walk out of his carport, stealing a red toolbox. The toolbox was later located on the side of the road, and no further description of the male was available. } Overnight, two vehicles were broken into. One vehicle which was parked in the 500 block of Esplanade was entered, and a small amount of cash

} In the morning, a resident on Hallberg Road woke to find damage to planters on the front lawn. Investigation determined that a vehicle had struck the planters and received minor damage, as vehicle parts had been left behind. No suspects have surfaced in the incident to date. } The Ladysmith RCMP received a report of a break and enter to the Town of Ladysmith electrical shed at Transfer Beach Park. Suspects entered the shed by prying away the siding and stole the hydro meter and wiring, leaving other live wires exposed. The police are continuing their investigation. Sunday, Feb. 19 } The Ladysmith RCMP received a report

of a stolen baby stroller which occurred during the night. An unknown suspect entered the backyard of a residence in the 400 block of Roberts Street and stole the stroller from the back deck area. } During the afternoon, the Ladysmith RCMP received a report of youths aiming a laser light at drivers on Davis Road. The RCMP responded and located a 17-year-old and 18-year-old male. Both were cautioned about their actions and the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident. The youth was returned to his mother, who destroyed the laser. No charges are being pursued in the matter. } During the past week, the Ladysmith RCMP detained two individuals for impaired driving in two separate incidents. Charges of impaired driving are recommended against a 57-year-old female a n d a 1 7 - y e a r- o l d female as a result of these investigations.

Money-saving changes needed for SD68 Jenn McGarrigle

cast to School District changes announced last 68 trustees at the busi- December, Turin estiness committee meet- mates the district will School trustees have a ing last Wednesday. be short about $733,000 “window of opportunity” Using the latest enrol- from a balanced budget this year to make some ment forecast num- next year. money-saving changes bers — which predict Turin said the district’s to the district’s budget decreasing enrolment funding protection grant before major funding in the next three years — given to districts like shortfalls are likely, — and an estimator Nanaimo with declining predicts the district’s tool provided by the enrolment — will likely secretary-treasurer. Education Ministry go down by 1.5 per cent Phil Turin delivered a to help districts navi- each year, as the provthree-year budget fore- gate funding formula ince has decided to lower the amount from 100 per cent of the previous autumn’s funding level to at least 98.5 per cent. Despite the ministry’s announcement of additional funding Ladysmith Golf Club for districts where the number of vulnerable students has increased, Turin said the estimator doesn’t anticipate any additional money coming to NanaimoLadysmith in this category, which surprised most trustees. at “We have probably a The Clubhouse window of opportunity for the next year to 380 Davis Road do some things, make All members & golfers welcome! some changes,” said For more information call 250-245-7313 Turin. BLACK PRESS

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49’ers clinch top spot Senior AA boys go undefeated at North Island tournament for top berth at Island Finals in Victoria Niomi Pearson

However, a few lategame baskets tied up the score, and with two minutes left in the game, the 49’ers popped in a penalty shot rebound to break the tie. “It was a good game,” Steele said. “We were just trying to press them a bit at the end there to try and change the game.” Tanner Gresmak, Ronal Finnegan and Deavon Geary scored high points during the tournament. The Island playoffs, which take place Thursday (Feb. 23) at St. Michael’s School in Victoria, will feature the top four teams from the North Island and the top four teams from the south. As top of the North Island ladder, the 49’ers will first take on the fourth-place team in the South Island division, giving them a better position in the tournament. Joining them in the North Island division will be Wellington S e c o n d a r y, M a r k Isfeld (Courtenay) and Highland

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The Ladysmith 49’ers senior boys AA basketball team’s journey to reach the provincial championships is one step closer this week, after placing first at the North Island playoffs in Nanaimo Feb. 16-18. The 49’ers went undefeated in all three games played against Cedar (80-72), Wellington (56-52) and Mark Isfeld (57-48). “They did their job in this tournament. It was good to finish No. 1 in the North Island,” said coach Randy Steel. “It’s still going to be tough, but they had a good weekend. “The plan was to get as high as we can, but there was still some close games.” Perhaps the most exciting game of the tournament came Friday afternoon during the team’s match against Wellington. The game was pretty evenly matched until Wellington took a five-point lead in the fourth quarter.

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Secondary (Comox Valley) schools. To make provincials, the 49’ers must place in the top three in the Island playoffs. “We’ll be tested this weekend coming up,” Steele said. “They don’t really hold anything back because they know each game could be their last. “They’re playing well as a team, staying together, and our defense is getting a little better.”

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Photos from the Feb. 17 match between Ladysmith and Wellington secondary schools. Photos by Niomi Pearson.

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Ladysmith swimmer Maria De Leeuw of the Nanaimo Rapids Swim Team has qualified for the National Championships in Calgary in July with a personal best time of 1:18:86 in the 100 breaststroke swim at the Pacific Coast All Star Meet last month in Langley. Though she is only 12 years old, De Leeuw’s time qualified for the 13-year-old category. The Chemainus Secondary junior girls basketball team placed third at the Junior Girls Basketball Islands at Shawnigan Lake. The girls won their first game of the tournament against Mt. Prevost, but lost the second to Shawnigan 25-40. In their final game against Cowichan, the girls lost a very close match 25-28, earning them the bronze medal. The Van Osch sisters of Nanaimo, well-known in Ladysmith for their involvement at St. Mary’s, narrowly missed the chance to curl for a national championship last weekend a the Canadian Curling Association’s junior championships in Napanee. Skip Kesa Van Osch and her teammates Kalia Van Osch, Marika Van Osch and Brooklyn Leitch lost 8-7 in the semifinals. However, Kalia was chosen a first-team all-star at nationals, and Kesa and Marika were second-team all-stars.

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The Cowichan Kayak and Canoe Club held one of its regular practices at Frank Jameson Community Centre Sat., Feb. 18. Here, Dave Thompson (right) assists Richard Bird with a scoop rescue technique. NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE

Golf a driving force in Vermette’s life CLUES ACROSS 1. Nuclear Stress Test 4. A small amount 7. Comedian Jack P___ 8. Beat with a rod 10. Bono’s ex wife 12. Steal cattle 13. Tribe in Myanmar 15. In a crisp way 16. 04473 ME 17. One that takes a captive 18. The Dutchess of York 21. Zodiacal lion 22. Actor Afﬂeck 23. ___ de sac 24. Pioneer journalist Nellie 25. 22nd Greek letter 26. I.M.___, architect 27. “Hangover” star 34. Lofty bird habitats 35. Devoid of intelligence 36. Divided into parts 38. Seasons of 40 weekdays 39. Breezily 40. Indian dress 41. _____ the elder 42. Furious 43. Distress signal 44. Nonhuman primate

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& salsa 2. A vast desert in N Africa 3. Earth quiver 4. Double-reed instrument 5. Doctor in training 6. Make known 8. Female bow 9. “Partridge” star Susan 11. Leopard frog genus 12. Representative government 14. Japanese classical theater 15. Price label 17. ___-Magnon: 1st humans 19. Property of flowing easily 20. Snake-like fish 23. With great caution 24. Ottoman Empire governor 25. Changelings 26. Foot (Latin) 27. Quarter of a Spanish-speaking country 28. Side sheltered from the wind 29. Lubricate 30. Digits 31. Famous canal 32. Ensnare 33. Live in 36. Oversimplified ideas 37. Afflicts

Golfer Linda Vermette is February’s Athlete of the Month One of Vermette’s first golfing experiTHE CHRONICLE ences was out at Whether the weath- Yocum Valley Golf er is warm, windy, Club in Duncan. She wet or wintery white, recalls the pitch and you’ll be sure to find putt was an interestLinda Vermette on the ing and dangerous greens. experience. Since getting hooked “The holes crossed on golf 28 years ago by over one another so her husband Gary, the you had to make sure Ladysmith resident you weren’t going to has kept in the swing get hit with the ball,” of things. she said. “But it was “My husband used a fun course.” to golf a lot, and I Vermette started playfigured I may as well ing at the Ladysmith start taking it up,” she Golf Course in 1985 recalled. and became a member Niomi Pearson

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in 1990. She tees off at the local links almost every day. In that time, she has scored 16 holes-in-one. “No words can explain it,” she said of her love of golf. “I love it, I find it very relaxing, and I like the camaraderie. “I love the social aspect of it, too. The people here are just great.” Ve r m e t t e i s a l s o known for making appearances at the Mt. Brenton Golf Club in Chemainus, as well as Pryde Vista. Vermette hosts a tournament at the Ladysmith Golf Course and has for the past 10 years. This year, the tournament is called the Irene Christie Memorial Challenge, named after her friend and golfing partner who passed away last year.

Both Vermette and h u s b a n d G a r y, a golfer and triathlete, are working towards securing a spot at the BC Senior Games this year.

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Linda Vermette is an avid golfer who can be seen at the Ladysmith Golf Club almost daily. She has been playing golf for 28 years, and she is our Athlete of the Month.

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MAYTAG SXS fridge, $350, almond 13 cu ft fridge, $200, 30” almond self cleaning range, $150, Kenmore 30” glass top self clean range $350, white 30” range $200, white self cleaning range, $200, white 30” range $150. Full size stacking Washer/Dryer $350. Washer dryer sets $200-$350. Washers $150$250, Dryers $100-$150. Builtin dishwashers $100-$150, portable GE dishwasher $150 and more. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.

FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

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North Oyster: Room for rent, shared bathroom and kitchen. Prefer mature female. No parties, no smoking, $425/mo. 250-245-0030.

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SALTAIRE: SEMI detached bungalow, 2 bdrm + ofﬁce, 1000sqft, bright, hdwd, 5 appl’s, $1100 + hydro. Avail. March. 1st. 1-250-658-1656.

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Ladysmith: Executive at The Creek, 2 bdrm with loft, 5 appls, gas f/p, covered prkg, n/s, n/p, $1200/mo, ref’s required. Ladysmith: Twin Falls. A deluxe townhome. 3 bdrm with ﬁnished bsmt, 6 appls, gas f/p, n/s, n/p, $1250/mo, ref’s required. Chemainus: 4 bdrm ocean view apartment, f/s, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, available now, ref’s required, $995/mo. Chemainus: View St. 2 bdrm ocean view duplex, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, $750/mo, available March 1st, ref’s required. Ladysmith: Harbour view 4 bdrm home with basement suite, 5 appls, gas f/p, hotwater heat, n/s, n/p, ref’s required, available now, $1500/mo. Ladysmith: Warehouse/retail space, 2000 square feet approx., Westdown Rd., available now. Ladysmith: Jamison Ave., 3 bdrm house, 4 appls., nice yard, n/s, n/p, available March 1st, ref’s required, $1200/mo.

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LADYSMITH, LARGE townhome, $1100 mo, 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, ﬁreplace, 5 appls, carport, fully reno’d, walk to Transfer Beach, avail March. 15. Call 604-525-7381 or email: cklss@shaw.ca

RECTANGULAR PATIO table, 3’ x 5’, tempered glass top w/ umbrella stand $35. (250)245-3952.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Quality Residential New and Re-rooﬁng Roof Repairs

LADYSMITH: 3-BDRM upper duplex, Ocean View, shared laundry. 139 Arbutus. $799. Fenced nice deck, owner in bsmnt. NS/NP Widsten Property Management. Avail. March 1st. Call (250)753-8200

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Ladysmith: 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath in downtown area on quiet cul-de-sac. 4 appliances, near shopping; private yard and parking. N/S, N/P, references, $1000/mo, call 250-245-7379.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

Adult with reliable economical vehicle for early morning door to door deliveries, 6 days a week. Earn $700 every 2 weeks for Ladysmith routes or $560 on Chemainus routes.

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THE LEMARE GROUP has an opening for an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist. This is a permanent fulltime position located in Port McNeill. The position requires organization, accuracy and multitasking. Must be friendly, energetic and proficient with switchboards/computers. Full benefit package. Fax resumes to 250-9564888 or email: office@lemare.ca.

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LOVE ANIMALS? - Love your Career! Animal Health Technology diploma program. GPRC Fairview Campus. Oncampus working farm. On-site large and companion animals. On-campus residences. 18 8 8 - 9 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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Quinsam Communications is looking for a qualiﬁed two way radio technician. Candidates will be considered with IT experience. Wage to be determined by experience. Email: topper@quinsam.ca or Fax: 250-287-4511

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CHEMAINUS 1 BDRM heat & h/w incld. small pet ok. $650. Leave msg (250)245-8869. Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625, 2 bdrm 2 balcony $750, incl. heat & hot water, sm pets welcome.Karen 250-709-2765. Downtown Ladysmith, bright, clean 1 bedroom apartment available March 1st. Large bedroom, walk-in closet, insuite storage room, located at 411 First Ave. No pets, no smoking, $700./mo. plus utilities. Call 250-323-3080 for viewing. Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm apts, heat incl., n/p, ref’s required. The Villa 250-245-3583. Ladysmith: bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, completely renovated, new management, on trolly route, small pets ok, rent incentives. 250-668-9086. LADYSMITH, NEW 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, ﬁreplace, ocean view, pet friendly, $1100 mo. Call 250-713-8049. SALTAIR: beautiful bachelor suite, on 2 acres, private, ocean view, $590/mo, n/s, n/p, 250-245-1101.

SUITES, LOWER Ladysmith: 1 bdrm, ocean view, w/d, f/s. Avail. now $680/mo incl. utils except phone & internet. n/s, n/p, call after 3 pm 250-245-9938 or 250-210-9938. 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 - S. Davis Road. New, deluxe 1 bedroom, walkout ocean view suite. Absolutely sound proofed and selfcontained. Private entrance, parking, patio; 6 appliances, fireplace, floor to ceiling windows. $950/month including all utilities (except cable/phone). References required, N/S, small pet considered. Call 250-245-2892. LG BRIGHT 2 br Oceanview main fl. in South Ladysmith new home. Not a basement!! Newly painted. 875 sq ft. Private yard and prkg. Pet OK. F/S, W/D. Laminate floors. $800 plus electric. 250-5986034 or jlightwater@shaw.ca. Avail now or 3/1.

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RENTALS SUITES, UPPER LADYSMITH: 3 bdrm, wood ﬂrs, W/D, $850 + part util’s. Mar. 1st. Call 250-924-3349. Ladysmith: Bright 2 bdrm. Convenient location. Heat, digital TV & internet incl. N/P. 250-245-4638.

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CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191. TOP DOLLAR Paid! Want To Buy Junk Cars & Trucks for cash. 1-250-954-7843. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back & fold down double bed. Immaculate condition. Full shower with skylight, generator, air conditioning, 91,000 km. $16,500. (250) 743-6036

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.

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

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BASTION CITY WANDERERS VOLKSSPORT CLUB - 6 or 10 km Ladysmith walk, Sat, Feb 25. Registration 9:45 am, upper Coronation parking lot near Ricky's Restaurant, walk starts at 10 am. Info call Ethel 250756-9796. HIGH STREET OPEN MIC/ COFFEEHOUSE Sat, Feb, 25, 7-10 pm. Come to entertain or be entertained. Fun for all! Donation to Food Bank appreciated. Info call 2452909. LODGE ON 4TH FAMILY COUNCIL - Next Meeting Tues, Feb 21. Family & Friends advocating on behalf of the residence. For Info contact Judy Hamilton at 250-245-3438. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER - Fri, Mar 2, 1 pm, St. Mary's Church, Ladysmith. LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - “Getting Your Colour Right”, a howto overview of colour management techniques by Ladysmith-based print and photoshop specialist Brad Grigor. Tues, Feb 28, 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 more information, www. LadysmithCameraClub. com RUMMAGE SALE Eagles #2101, Sun, April 7, 8 am-1 pm. Eagles Hall, Ladysmith. Coffee and muffins $1.00

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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. BOOK AND DVD SALE - Tues, Feb 21, 5-8 pm. A loonie or tuney is all you need. Browsers welcome, free. St. Philip’s Anglican Hall, 1797 Cedar Road, Diana 250-722-2201. PANCAKE DINNER Tues, Feb 21, followed by lots of fun for young people and young at heart Adults $10 Family $30 St. Philip’s Anglican Hall, 1797 Cedar Road, Diana 250722-2201 SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES LENTEN STUDY - Wed, March 7, 2012 – 7-8 pm. Six week Lenten Study series exploring ‘the Sermon on the Mount’ Gospel of Matthew. Lead by Rev. Howie Adan, All are welcome, free, St. Philip Anglican Church, 1797 Cedar Road, 250722-3455 FREE EXPRESSION OF WORSHIP – featuring ‘Surprised by Hope”, Five week transforming faith-inspiring session Sun, March 4, 7-8 pm. Bible scholar N.T. Wright featured in this video presentation. Discussion follows. Free, St. Philip Anglican Church, 1797 Cedar Road – 250-7223455 F.E.A.T.H.E.R.S. MONTHLY MEETING Sun, March 25, 1:30 pm to 4 pm. St. Philips Hall, 1797 Cedar Road. Do you have a companion bird, budgie, cockatiel, or a larger one like a cockatoo or a macaw? We do too. We are a group that support each other and our parrots in a fun learning get-together, over coffee and goodies. Come along. Parrots welcome. Diana 250-722-2201 MT. BRENTON GARDEN CLUB - meeting March 6, 1:30 pm, Calvary Baptist Church, River Road. Guest speaker Alison Philp from the Damali Lavender Farm. Guests welcome. $2 drop in fee Info 324-3207

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4940 Jennings Place - $583,900 Magniﬁcent Contemporary Home on 6 Acres Serene park like property, ocean view acreage, quiet no thru road. This is a large home with a triple garage. Impressive iron entry gates and winding drive way. Interior features large rooms and open spaces.

1 Acre walk-on waterfront in beautiful Saltair Gorgeous 3644 sq. ft. home with main level entry & walk-out basement. Enjoy luxury living in this peaceful and private rural setting as well as the convenience of being minutes from local amenities! Call for more information or visit www.saltairoceanfront.com

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509 Louise Road Now $499,900 3300 sq. ft. waterview west coast home and at a great new price. Builders own home with extras galore.

#25 815 Dunsmuir Cres. Asking $244,900 New Listing Well priced patio home in Colonia Gardens. Plenty of updates and newer appliances. South facing patio.

Don’t delay! Call Cyndi today 250-245-2252

Greg Buchanan 250-245-8914 See All My Listing on the Internet! www.coastrealty.com Like new! $119,900

Just Sold Val Irwin 250.268.4701

Devin Hawes 250.246.7833

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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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680 ml, limit 4 tins

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Eye of Round Oven Roast 9.90 kg

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Next to Cedar Plank Restaurant

Open Daily 7:30 am to 9 pm

The Old Bruce’s Store

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

CEDAR STORE

550 Cairnsmore Street

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

LADYSMITH

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

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