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T h e L a d y s m i t h Historical Society is thrilled they have been given the option to see a long-time dream come true.

When the Resources Centre moved to its new location on High Street, the Ladysmith and District Credit Union offered use of the old building on First Avenue as a temporary spot for the museum.

Historical Society President Maureen Martin said they are grateful for the offer and will be meeting with its members on August 16 to discuss options to make the top half of the building wheelchair accessible.

“We’ve been offered this chance and the town is behind us,” said Martin. “I think it’s a great opportunity and something our town has needed.”

The Archives under Tim Hortons is brim-ming with Ladysmith artifacts that should be out for people to enjoy, said Martin.A ramp would have

to be built from First Avenue to the build-ing to accommodate people facing mobility challenges.

“You can’t really have a museum without wheel-chair access,” she added. The Resources Centre already had a plan done and were given a grant to complete it, but had to give the money back when they moved.“One of the challenges

for that facility is acces-sibility,” noted Mayor Rob Hutchins, who has been working with the society. While a ramp is not necessarily required on the town’s bylaws, the town would like to see one on what

would be a very public institution.

For the Ladysmith and District Credit Union, the offer to the society was a natural one.“We take our commu-

nity responsibility very seriously,” said credit union CEO John de Leeuw. “Having an archives

under the Tim Hortons is awesome, but i t doesn’t work for a museum, displaying what we have.”

The offer comes free of rent, utility payments and property tax.

de Leeuw said the credit union is still looking at options for what it will do with the property, but thinks any finalized plans are still probably two years out.

“I think it’s a great opportunityand something our town

has needed.”Maureen Martin, historical society president

Quoted in the Chronicle

Old Resources Centre on main street could house local artifacts

Temporary museum eyed for First Avenue

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Thieves targeting local vehiclesNiomi PearsonTHE CHRONICLE

Ladysmith has been hit with another rash of thefts from vehicles in the last two weeks.A c c o r d i n g t o

Ladysmith RCMP Staff Sgt. Roger Plamondon, 11 thefts occurred in a seven-day period from August 2 to August 8.“We’ve certainly expe-

rienced a spike here in the last couple of weeks,” he said. “There’s been a spike

in offenses in both Duncan and Nanaimo, but those offenses are around break and enters.”

Police believe there may be more than one person responsible for the thefts because of the type of offenses that are involved in v a r i o u s l o c a t i o n s in the community, Plamondon said.“We have surfaced

a suspect from one of those thefts and the individual is well known to us. We’re using our forensic identification section to assist with anything that we are able to utilize to garner some evidence at the crime scenes,” he said. “They’re very hard

offenses to get crimi-nal convictions on.”

Plamondon added that in more than 75 per cent of thefts from vehicles, the vehicles had been left unlocked.“Don’t leave any valu-

ables in your vehicle, because they’re look-ing for things that they can grab and usually it’s change. “The thing that always

concerns me is wallets and purses being left behind and especially

credit cards.”Thefts

❱ August 2: 3500 block of Spitfire. Arbutus RV Service called to report 10 RV’s being damaged over the long week-end. The power cord wire from the RV’s had been cut for the copper wire inside. The power cords were black and one-inch thick. In one RV, they were able to get at a TV that was on the outside of the RV behind a closed com-partment.❱ August 2 : 2900

block of Riverbend Road. Sometime over the weekend, a Makita chopsaw was stolen from the back of an open truck that was parked in a shed at the back of a property. The rental chopsaw was worth $1,000. ❱ August 3 : 3400

block of Trans-Canada Highway. A truck that had been parked over-night had one tarp sto-len from a semi. The tarp is heavy and val-ued at approximately $3,500.❱ August 5: 10000

block of Westdowne Road. A theft from vehicle occurred at the Town and Country Trailer Park. The com-plainant stated that near the time the theft had occurred, there had been a male in his 20’s walking around

the park. A male was later spoken to the next day and he admit-ted to going through the vehicle and taking approximately $8.❱ August 5: 400 block

of Esplanade. The rear plate was stolen from a vehicle.❱ A u g u s t 5 : 9 0 0

block of Ludlow Road. Someone stole a purse, wallet, CDs and CD player from a vehicle that had been left unattended for a few hours. ❱ August 7: 12000

block of Rocky Creek Road. A vehicle left in a parking lot over-night had been dam-aged. Stolen were a light blue golf jacket, a blanket and a sleep-ing bag. The steering column had been torn apart and papers were spread around inside the vehicle. The owner of the vehicle was visit-ing from Alberta.❱ August 8: 400 block

of Davis Road. A pair of sunglasses were stolen from a vehicle parked in a driveway. There was no damage done. ❱ August 8 : 1200

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block of Westdowne Road. A Samsung cellphone was stolen from a vehicle that was unlocked in a driveway. ❱ A u g u s t 8 : 5 0 0

block of Louise Road. Someone entered an unlocked vehicle and stole a portable Tom Tom GPS, valued at $525, a set of compact Bushnel binoculars, valued at just over $200 and $35 in loose change.

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Whether you prefer Ford , Chevrolet or imports, there is sure to be plenty of polished steel and chrome to admire at the eighth annual Ladysmith Show and Shine on Aug. 20“We’re going to line

F i r s t Av e n u e f r o m Roberts Street right down to Warren Street with cars,” said show and shine chairman Ron Howe. “On each side of the

avenue are cars and right down the middle are the spectators and it ’s usually a pretty sunny day. You get thou-sands of people coming through the town during the event.”

While there have been a few changes in the awards department, car and motorcycle enthusi-asts can expect the same combination of hot rides and hot weather.“It’s good family fun,”

Howe said. “Something for every-

body, that’s what we shoot for.”

Last year’s event saw about 165 cars and bikes line Ladysmith’s main drag during the Show and Shine.

Cars can range any-where from the early 1900s to 2011.“Pretty much anything

is allowed, we even al low motorcycles,” Howe said. “And it’s not just North American cars, we also enjoy the British cars that come in as well.”

The cost to enter a vehicle in the show is $15 and it can be entered on the day, between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the registration booth near

High Street. Howe is hopeful that the number of cars will match if not increase this year, as some of the proceeds go to the Ladysmith Food Bank.

Last year’s event raised $500.“I’m always hoping for

200, but we’re getting a good response,” he said.

“It largely depends on if the weather is going to be good.”

This year, there will be four people’s choice awards and one partici-pant’s choice award.

While there will be no prize bags this year, all winners will still receive a dash plaque, and there will be prize giveaways throughout the day, music, and a bouncy

castle for the kids. The Rod Run takes

place the evening before the show and shine and is a parade of cars.

Those want ing to participate must bring their cars to the upper parking lot at the 49th Parallel Grocery by 6:30 p.m.“What we do is go

through the roundabout in Ladysmith, down Dogwood to Davis, then cross the highway and get on Chemainus Road, and take that all the way down to Chemainus and go around the round-about there and then back track back to the 49th Parallel,” Howe said.

The Ladysmith Show and Shine will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 20.

For more information on the event, visit the website at http://mem-bers.shaw.ca/ladysmith-sns/“Come out and have a

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There were a total of 91 calls for service over this period of time. To date, 2,514 incidents have been reported to the detachment (2,677 for the same period in 2010).Tuesday, August 2 ❱ A bike was stolen

from a yard in the 300 block of Roberts Street. The bike is a black James Darkar 24-speed mountain bike. ❱ An outboard was sto-

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❱ A woman described as in her 20’s, tall, skinny, wearing tight jeans, and a grey tube top, stole a plant from a local busi-ness. The employee ran after the female who then sat on a bench and put the pot down. The employee retrieved the plant and last saw the woman walking up First Avenue. She was located

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the Ivy Green washroom. The owner drove off and came back 15 minutes later and the wallet was found on the road and missing $90. The sur-veillance video will be reviewed in an attempt to identify a suspect.Friday, August 5❱ An individual called

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on White Street reported that a vehicle was keyed overnight.❱ The RCMP attend-

ed the 300 block of Chemainus Rd for an insecure premises call. The door had been kicked in but nothing had been stolen.❱ Threats were made

to an individual on a no contact order. An arrest was made for uttering threats and the individ-ual was later released on a promise to appear. A court date was set for Wednesday, Aug. 31.Tuesday, August 8 ❱ RCMP members were

on Cedar Road at the Trans-Canada Highway waiting to make a turn onto the highway when a southbound car went through the intersec-tion with no tail lights. The vehicle was later

spotted halfway down a driveway in the bush. The driver was located hiding in front of the vehicle. He admitted to smoking dope in the last 10 minutes and to having already received a notice and order for the vehicle. A 24-hour suspension was issued and vehicle was towed. ❱ A storage locker

in the 10000 block of Chemainus Road was unlocked and some tools were missing from inside. There was no sign of forced entry.❱ BC Hydro reported

the theft of copper wire on Timberlands Road. The wire was installed in March and workers at the site to do repairs noticed the pole had been stripped.❱ A shed in the 300

block of Gill Road was broken into. Stolen was an industrial weed eater, Honda gas-power washer, power saw with case, large 10 litres black (mile zero) gas can with letter M on it and Toro leaf blower. A suspi-cious red ’80s flat-deck truck was observed in the area.

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Would-be wire thief gets shockedA man walked away

after receiving a shock while trying to get at some copper wire.

RCMP received the call on Thursday, Aug. 11, around 5:39 p.m. A pass-erby found a downed BC Hydro po le and an injured man bleed-ing from his mouth on

Spruston Road.The man, who had

been unconscious, got up and walked away, getting into a dark green truck with a female and driving off. The female had been attend-ing to the man at first. Medics, Cranberry Fire Department, BC Hydro

and Emcon were also called to the scene.

Ladysmith RCMP said it was later discovered that the line had been dismantled and the man cut down the BC Hydro pole with a chainsaw. The police report says the pole fell in the wrong direction and electro-

cuted the man. He was described as six-feet tall, 180 lb., bald with tattoos on each arm.

Ladysmith Staff Sgt. Roger Plamondon said copper wire theft has been a problem for BC Hydro all over the Island lately.“BC Hydro seems to

have been victimized probably for the more serious offences,” he said.

Anyone with any infor-mation is asked to con-tact the Ladysmith RCMP at 250-245-2215 and to make reference to file 2011-2547.

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A local resident is warning others about a telephone scam that may be circulating in

the area.Wayne Todd said he

received four phone calls over two days from a long distance number telling him there was a problem with his computer and requested access to install software to keep it operational. At first, the caller

identified himself from Microsoft, however on the final call, he iden-tified himself as an employee of the local computer store.“They’re very insistent,

they just keep bugging you, and this last call... they called and said ‘Hi this is Sean from your local computer store’. “Well I know Sean

from our local com-puter store and I know damn well he wouldn’t be calling to do this,” Todd said. “We really let them have a mouth-ful.”A c c o r d i n g t o

Phonebusters .com, ‘service scams’ are t h e n u m b e r o n e scam reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and are defined as any false, deceptive or misleading promo-tion of services or solic-itation for services.

Ladysmith RCMP Staff Sgt. Roger Plamondon

said there has only been one similar inci-dent reported to date.“There ’s so many

different scams that are out there at the m o m e n t a n d i n d i -viduals shouldn’t deal with anybody on the telephone unless they are completely sat-isfied that they are aware of the business or have made the call for service,” he said.

“Also, beware of any-one either sending an e-mail message or call-ing you for access to a personal device.”

S e a n S h e r s t o n e , e m p l o y e e a t Ladysmith’s Uforik Computers, said the company is aware of the scam.“From what we can tell, they’re from India, and they’re calling peo-ple randomly and say-ing there’s a problem with your computer when there isn’t,” he said.

So far, only one cus-

tomer has been hit by the scam, he said.“It’s not illegal what they’re doing, but it is a scam,” Sherstone said. “Other than the fact that they’re lying to them, what they’re doing is they’re try-ing to convince them that there’s something wrong with the com-puter and selling them a service.”

Sherstone said the only time a computer store would be call-ing is if a pre-existing relationship had been established with the client.“We wouldn’t be call-

ing them to say there’s s o m e t h i n g w r o n g with your computer, because there’s no way we could know that [remotely],” he said.

Anyone who thinks they may have fall-en victim to a scam should contact the RCMP or Phonebusters, Plamondon said.

“ O f t e n , b e c a u s e scams are done on the Internet or through let-ters or other means, we often refer the case to Phonebusters because it’s an integrated group of municipal and RCMP members there that are working on these cases,” he said. “There was one that

was on the Internet and what they were doing was selling used motor vehicles and in this particular case there was a gentleman from Ladysmith that bought one. He paid $4,500 for it and it didn’t come forward. He contacted the company and it was never delivered so we ended up going to Phonebusters and the Phoenix Police department they actu-ally made an arrest and the gentleman got a year and half in jail and restitution for the amount of money owing.”

He added that it’s ultimately up to the consumer to make sure that they are dealing with a credible individ-ual or organization.“If there’s one victim in

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The Winter Hawks girls’ and boys’ ball h o c k e y t e a m a n d Ladysmith Kinsmen are canvassing local busi-nesses to help revive the sport in the Stz’uminus First Nation.

The ball hockey court, located along Church Road, is in need of repair as the Winter Hawks are hosting a large tournament in October.

T h e g r o u p s h a v e been canvassing the area and are looking for businesses to kick in $100 to help repair the court. For that contribution, they will receive a hand-painted board, or logo, that will be hung on the fencing and will stay there for around 10 years.

Jason Kelland, who o w n s t h e A & W a t Oyster Sto-lo Road, said an employee, Gilbert Frenchy, first brought the issue to him.“He was looking for

some way for us to

help. I realized it was not something I could do on my own, so I went to the Kinsmen.”

Kelland, who is a member of the Kinsmen, said fellow member Rod Saunders had his sights set on the field for some time.“Everyone jumped

on board,” he said. In fact, everyone he has approached has been supportive of the ini-tiative.

For Frenchy, who plays centre and is captain of the Winter Hawks, said the team is thrilled to see the involvement.

Because of the state of the field, the Winter H a w k s h a v e b e e n on hiatus for several years.“It’s been about five

years since it’s been down,” said Frenchy.

Both Ke l land and Frenchy feel this project will also bring commu-nity and First Nations members closer.

Kel land said they hope work can be fin-ished well ahead of the

October tournament so they can have a launch party and celebration.

So far there are about seven men and women teams registered in the October tournament.

Contributors have been the Kinsmen, Rod Saunders, Nancy’s and A&W and that was in the very beginning of the canvassing.

There are 66 boards avai lable . Whether they will all be sold, Kelland is not sure, but the group is hoping to make enough with some extra money to maybe put in some basketball hoops and to buy a few sticks for the teams.

They are hoping to raise around $4,000. The to-do list includes new boards around the ball hockey area, to fix the fencing and put some gravel around the area.

For more information, to donate, or sign up for a work party, call Kelland at 250-245-5213 or Frenchy at 250-327-0345.

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Gilbert Frenchy, captain of the Winter Hawks ball hockey team, stands in front of the court on Church Road they are going to repair before a big hockey tournament in October. MATTHEW PETERSON/CHRONICLE

VICTORIA – It’s a basic strategy for the board game Monopoly. If you land on one of the utilities, buy it and reap the steady rev-enues.

Real-world investors fol-low the same rule. BC Hydro’s debt may be enor-mous, but it’s one of the saf-est investments around.

The crown jewel of B.C. utilities is such a money machine that it can allow extravagant practices and still deliver some of the cheapest, cleanest, most stable energy in North America.

Some of those extrava-gances were described in a new report on BC Hydro by three senior bureaucrats. Headline items included a 41-per cent increase in staff in just four years, lavish management bonuses and union overtime pay, and a

communications depart-ment almost as big as the B.C. government’s own.

You won’t find this kind of luxury in private compa-nies that have to compete in today’s ruthless market-place. And you won’t learn much about it from listen-ing to B.C.’s political debate, dominated as usual by the NDP’s union-approved talk-ing points. According to those, the only serious prob-lem here is the intrusion of private power producers onto the turf of this govern-ment monopoly cash cow.

BC Hydro is only now get-ting a taste of the business discipline that has been applied to other areas of the provincial government. A case in point is the utility’s 650 staff engineers, part of what the reviewers termed a “gold standard” corporate culture.

Why does BC Hydro have six times as many engi-neers as the Transportation Ministry, which manages about the same amount of complex construction?

According to Energy Minister Rich Coleman, the Transportation Ministry used to work the same way. Staff engineers would design a new bridge down to

the specifications of the last bolt that holds the handrail. Then this design would be put out to tender, with the winning bidder microman-aged at every step.

T h e r e m a i n i n g Transportation Ministry engineers now speak wist-fully of this bygone golden age. Today they are expect-ed to set cost and perfor-mance specifications and let the private sector design and build the bridge to meet those targets. Innovations are thus encouraged, not prevented, and their former colleagues do just fine in the private sector.

A brisk pruning – the report recommends reduc-ing total staff from 6,000 to 4,800 – gives Premier Christy Clark what she asked for. An expected 32-per-cent rate increase over three years will be limited to only 16 per cent. And it leaves BC Hydro’s huge capital works program more or less alone: rebuild-ing old dams, preparing for Site C and expanding both the grid and generation capacity.

The review team also leaves the smart meter pro-gram alone, finding more evidence it will pay off in

savings.The rev iewers found

that BC Hydro’s overtime costs are higher than other electrical utilities, and 84 per cent of that is paid to unionized electricians. The top five overtime earners doubled their base salary with overtime pay between $113,000 and $130,000 last year alone.

With a smart grid, at least they won’t be collect-ing so much overtime to drive around searching for downed wires.

And I suppose it would be nice to have all overtime paid at double-time, and 17 to 20 “flex days” that can be taken off or traded for cash. But other public sec-tor workers don’t get that.

The government milks this cow too. It overcharges BC Hydro for water use, for one thing.

What this overhaul may also lead to is an end to former premier Gordon Campbell’s aggressive cli-mate strategy. That’s a com-plicated issue that I’ll tackle in a subsequent column.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. E-mail [email protected].

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Well the party’s over for another year. And what a weekend it was. For those of you who couldn’t make it, Ladysmith Days was a blast.

Starting on Friday at Coronation Mall and finishing Sunday with a bang and the fireworks sponsored by the Ladysmith and District Credit Union, the streets of Ladysmith were packed.

Friends were gathering with friends, and family came together, many from long distances, to celebrate a week-end unique to Ladysmith.

The parade was a great success, Aggie Field was packed with families on Saturday and Transfer Beach was the picture of fun on Sunday.

Even the new events this year are sure to have encores in the years to come.

First Avenue provided a great venue for the giant street market. The numerous vendors helped to bring a lot of the traffic up the street from Aggie Fields.

Perhaps the most inspiring was the new Ladysmith Has Talent event held outside the credit union which was a blast to watch.

Talented locals displaying a wide range of skills per-formed in front of a very appreciative crowd that was, in some places, leaning over walls to catch a glimpse of the acts.

There was no booing, just a lot of courage in a very positive atmosphere.

Of course, we understand none of this could have hap-pened if it were not for the hard work and dedication of the volunteers needed to pull this off.

It is hard to believe that only a few months ago, people were concerned if Ladysmith Days would even happen this year.

So thank you to all who came together and volunteered your time to help with Ladysmith Days 2011.

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Well, it has happened again. I just opened my door to an

upset mother and her scream-ing toddler whose little face was covered in dog excrement.

Apparently he is young enough to still be unsteady on his feet and in joyously trying to race with his mother on Ecole Davis Road school property field had taken a header into a pile of excrement.

This has been an ongoing prob-lem this summer as so many car-loads of people bring their kids and dogs to play in the beauti-ful grounds that are part of the school playground and Bonnie Marshall Park.

I have two dogs that I exercise in my own backyard even though the school is across the street. Other homeowners on our street do the same thing.

Common sense tells us that dogs and cats obey their natu-ral urges.

I believe a school field is a place for children to exercise not for irresponsible dog owners to let their dogs poop and then don’t even bother to clean up.

This is a wonderful, safe area for children to enjoy the equip-ment and parents to bring a pic-nic lunch to the table provided and have a great time together.

Why does such a positive expe-rience have to be spoiled in this way?

I congratulate those who are campaigning for a proper dog park but in the meantime, have a little consideration for the children who want to use their playground for its intended pur-poses.

Exercise your dogs else-where.

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Editor:

I have just returned from the August 2 town council meet-ing. It was the first meeting that

I have been able to attend where the newly implemented ‘public dialog with council” has been in effect. Three individuals had the opportunity to discuss a variety of issues with the members of council in a public form prior to the regularly scheduled council meeting.

It is unfortunate that these discussions are not part of the public transcripts of council meetings. One issue that was brought up was the question of the large amount of CO2 being generated by the trolley and how does this large amount of carbon being added to the air we breath compare to any offset in carbon reduction from cars being taken off the road by any of the rid-ers.

I believe that most if not all the councillors recognize that the trolley as it is presently being supported by the public is not reducing greenhouse gases.

Data indicates that we gener-ate an excessive amount of car-bon from the trolley because it is really a 32-seat bus.

The trolley consumes about 37 liters of diesel per 100 km and the average number of people on the trolley at any one time is about 2.5.

Too often it runs empty or with only one or two riders.

Members of council rightly pointed out that the trolley has social benefits that should be weighted when evaluating the value of the trolley and the tran-sit system.

They feel that it performs an important community service. Many of the trolley’s critics appreciate the intent of the ser-vice, but they question the value of it in it’s present format, espe-cially with its high cost along with it’s negative environmental impact.

My I be so bold as to suggest

a compromise that can help reduce the unacceptable pro-duction of greenhouse gases and yet still accomplish many of the social goals that council would like to see.

Park the trolley, until there is an increased demand for service. Once the demand is there then re-establish the 32-seat bus.

In the meanwhile, rent a nine-passenger gas van equipped with a wheelchair ramp that meets the present demand for service.

The fuel savings alone will go a long way to pay for the rent on the van. The small van using the less polluting gas will signifi-cantly reduce the amount of CO2 produced, and can be seen as a constructive step in reducing greenhouse gases rather than a significant pollution generator.

Rob Johnson Ladysmith

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The Ladysmith Little Theatre’s 2011-2012 lineup is filled with music, intrigue, cama-raderie and Robbie Burns.

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Thousands hit the streets to take in Ladysmith Days

Clockwise from left: William Hung, 5, and his brother Michael 10, share some cotton candy; Austin Hick-man, 7, goes for a bounce at Aggie Field; Amaya Perreault, 4, gets up close and personal with a calf at the Tiger Lily Farm petting zoo.

PHOTOS BY NIOMI PEARSON/MATT PETERSON/CHRONICLE

Clockwise from above: Doug Bell receives the award for Citizen of the Year, awarded this year to the Ladysmith Maritime Society; Kaleigh Burkett, 5, per-forms for the crowd at Ladysmith Has Talent. There 12 performances for the inaugural show; Kids chow down during the ice cream eating contest; The Hallmark fi lm crew takes some footage during the parade; Helicopter rides were made available Sunday during the festivities; Kids of all ages enjoyed the hamster ball at Aggie Field Saturday; The Ladysmith and District Credit Union won best parade fl oat on Saturday for their superheroes theme. Here, Spider-Woman and the Ninja Turtles take a tour up First Avenue.


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July 1911 A report from water

works superintendent Bland indicated that, in general, there has been compliance with the order restricting sprin-kling during the evening hours, so that ample

water is available for cooking and bathing purposes. Mr. Bland was determined to have the order obeyed and will punish those who do not comply by cutting off their water.

C i ty e lec t r ic ian R .

Nicholson served notice that those availing them-selves of free electric service through an ille-gal connection would be dealt with severely. A gentleman had recently been fined $10 and costs for the offence, but police

warned that the next cul-prit would not get off so lightly [sic].

The Ladysmith General Hospital was officially opened on Tuesday, July 18, 1911 by the Honorable Dr. Young, Minister of Education and Acting

Premier of B.C. to wide acclaim. Dr. Young made a personal donation of $1,000 to complete an infants’ ward in the new hospital. Ladysmith’s first two physicians, Dr. Wasson and Dr. Frost, were in attendance. The hospital was construct-ed by local contractor Donald Nicholson for a cost of $18,000. The first patient was Mr. M. Celle with a broken leg. [Note: The original hospital was demolished in 1957 to make way for the pres-ent structure.]

Ladysmith’s Dominion Day celebrations were interrupted by rain for the first time in history. The rain did hold off until the afternoon, allowing many events to proceed, includ-ing the annual Nanaimo/Ladysmith baseball game. The umpire did attempt to have the game called on account of rain in the fifth inning, but the Nanaimo team would not agree to this. Ladysmith was ahead from the start and won an easy 17 to

11 victory over their Nanaimo opponents.

July 1936T h e K e i s h o M a r u

arrived in port to take on one million feet of logs from Acme Logging Company, destined for Japan.

Dominion Day celebra-tions were described as a “pleasing pageantry of color and variety.” The traditional baseball tour-nament was held until it ended by darkness, and May Queen Belle Beattie reigned over the affair with her two ladies-in-waiting, Isabel Allan and Cora Dabb.

The council was advised that Miss J.E. Nicholson’s long service with the tele-phone office in Ladysmith was coming to an end, as she would be leaving to set up a new telephone system in Port Alberni.

July 1961A very successful July

1 celebration was held in Ladysmith despite threat-ening skies, Fire Chief James Lumsden showed off the new $18,000 Ladysmith FD fire engine in the parade, which intrigued parade watch-ers with its eerie sound-

ing siren. The parade was rated as “one of the best ever” with 44 entries including four bands and 18 floats. In other events, Mrs. O. Rutti of Davis Road was the winner for the third successive time in the nail driving contest. Twelve ladies entered the grueling event with no crushed fingers or bro-ken bones reported.

The July 13 edition announced the amalga-mation proposal to add part of the Saltair and Diamond areas to the Village of Ladysmith has been approved and for-warded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs with only minor changes. The boundaries now extend-ed from approximately Russell Creek to Rocky Creek. Size of the new area is about 1,800 acres, nearly eight times greater than the existing munici-pal area. The amalgama-tion doubled both the population of Ladysmith to 3,000 and the total assessment from $2 to $4 million.

— Compiled by Ed Nicholson,

Ladysmith Historical Society


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Many kids dream of a life on the high seas.

And a program from the Ladysmith Yacht Club is helping many make that dream come true.

Christine Devlin, vice-commodore with the club, said their junior yachting program is a great way for youth to learn about sailing, and all the work that comes along with it.

The program gives youth a chance to, par-don the pun, dive into

the world of sailing and get a better grasp of what is involved.“Definitely knot-tying,

safety and the rules of the water,” said Devlin of some of the skills kids learn.“They learn all the

basics of sailing and what the different parts of the boat are called and what they do.”

The first day and a half are spent in a class-room setting where kids are given the basic before heading out into the harbour.“After that they spend

pretty much the entire

time on the water.”Once the kids get a

little more confidence, the young sailors head into the Transfer Beach area.“It’s a little more open

and there’s a little more wind.”

The program, for kids age 9 to 16, wavers in popularity from year to year, with some ses-sions being sold out and others with barely enough to continue.

There are currently six kids enrolled in the Learn to Sail program.“It’s not looking too

big this year.”Devlin said an uncer-

tain economy might have to do with fewer junior sailors in the program this year.

The club runs four two-week sessions each year. The first one is usually empty, she said, because it starts just after school lets out.

The Yacht Club also has an adult program in the summer over certain weekends.

For more informa-tion on the program, or to sign up, please call the Frank Jameson Community Centre.

As for the Yacht Club, Devlin said they cur-rently boast around 130 members.“And we are getting

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The club is serving as a good social group, said Devlin and their events have been very popular.


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Young sailors rig their boats at the Ladysmith Marina before heading out for their learn to sail program hosted by the Yacht Club. MATTHEW PETERSON/CHRONICLE

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Reiling, Doreen(nee Bailey)

November 28, 1939 - August 7, 2011It is with very heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Dearest Mother Doreen Ada Reiling of Ladysmith, B.C.She passed away Sunday August 7th, 2011 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer at the age of 71.

Cherishing her memory are her 3 children Pam Leroy(Darryl), Terry Reiling( Jolene) and Amanda Pagani (Jerry),9 grand-children Brett (Kristin), Cole, Morgan, Tyler,Brock, Marcus, Brandon, Brittney and Amanda and 2 great grand-children, Victoria and Reiling, she is also survivedby her 2 brothers Gary (Glenda), Dale (Barb), sister-in lawLucille, all of Medicine Hat, Alberta and numerous nieces,nephews and extended family.

Doreen was predeceased by her devoted husband Wil in2005, parents John and Margaret Bailey, brother Ken andsister-in law Carol.

Doreen was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta on November 28,1939. She was employed by the Dominion Glass Companyin Redcliff for many years. Upon her marriage to Wil inin Redcliff for many years Upon her marriage to Wil in1960 they moved to various locations across Canada settlingin Ladysmith, B.C. She worked at the Ladysmith GeneralHospital for 28yrs retiring in 2004 and her co workersHospital for 28yrs. retiring in 2004 and her co-workersmeant the world to her.

y j y y g p yDoreen truly enjoyed everything life offered, especially her children and grandchildren. She was a true family person who would go out of her way to help family and friends or anyone in need. She loved watching sports, especially tennis, hockey and baseball. Doreen will be sadly missed forever by all who knew her and will be cherished by their own memories of her. May you now rest in peace with Dad.

Many thanks to Dr. Steeves for the exceptional care of Mom through the years, and to the Doctors and nurses at Ladysmith Hospital for taking care of her and being by her side always.

A private family service was held at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens, Cedar B.C.

A Memorial Tea to celebrate her life will be held at the Eagles Hall in Ladysmith, B.C. on Saturday August 20th, 2011 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Please join us in sharing memories.

In lieu of fl owers, donations to the B.C. Cancer Foundation may be made in memory of Doreen.

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MYERS, Barbara AnneIt is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our mother Barbara Anne Myers (nee Gibbs). Born April 20, 1939 in Oliver BC, Barb passed away August 2, 2011 in Nanaimo BC. She was the eldest daughter of six children (Robert, Martin, Richard, John and Kathi) born to William and Ethel Gibbs (nee: Scott). Predeceased by her husband of 45 years Malcolm Garth Myers. She will be greatly missed by her sons Graham and Stuart, daughter in law Sabrina, grandchildren Jonas, Raya and Matthew, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends.Barbara graduated from St. Paul’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1961 and began a long career in public health nursing working in Quesnel, Fruitvale, Trail, Nelson and Salmo. Barbara was a long time resident of Salmo, BC but enjoyed her last few years in Chemainus BC caring for her husband Garth and being close to her children and grandchildren. She was known for her amazing gardens, which refl ected her eclectic style with fl owing ponds and a palette of beautiful colours. Always the artist Barbara saw the beauty in everything around her, translating her love for color and fl owers onto canvas. Forever a self proclaimed ‘Okanagan girl’ a celebration of Barbs life is scheduled for August 28th, 2011, from 3pm to 6pm, in Summerland BC at the Summerland Ornamental Garden located at: The Pacifi c Agri-Food Research Centre, 4200 Highway 97, Summerland, British ColumbiaIn Lieu of fl owers donations in Barb’s name can be made to the Salmo Valley Youth and Community Centre and payable to:

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MICHAEL, Debra Ann (nee Johnson) It is with deepest sorrow that we share the news of Debra’s passing on August 4th, 2011.

After many courageous battles with cancer over the past 16 years, Deb passed away peacefully in Nanaimo, B.C.

She will be remembered for her passion for life, and the pride and love she held for her children.

Deb will be greatly missed by her children, Lena and Matt, son-in-law, Steve,

fi ancé Taz Gammill, brother Gordon Johnson and his family, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Deb had a large extended family who will also miss her: step-daughter Michelle, step-daughter Bevie, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

We thank you Mom for helping us overcome life’s challenges and for celebrating its blessings with us. We will miss your laugh, your tears, your hugs, and your love.

At Deb’s request, there will be no service. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to the Nanaimo Palliative Care Unit in Deb’s memory.

BOUDOT, Ronald (“Skidder”) It is with sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of Ronald “Skidder” Boudot on August 11, 2011. Born January 27, 1939 in Nanaimo, he was predeceased by his fi rst wife Merilyn, parents Joe and Iris. He is survived by his wife Pauline, brothers Vern and Don (Wendy), daughter Sheri Franklin (Gerald), sons Randy (Darlene), Rick (Tanya), Roy Johnson and his grandchildren, Lindsey Charlton (Jon), Joseph and Kaitlin Delorme, and his faithful companion “Maddy”.

Ron was a longshoreman for 37 years and was a proud member of ILWU Local #508. He enjoyed traveling and camping with Pauline through the back roads of BC, Alberta and the Yukon. Ron also spent many hours in his basement workshop, tinkering and painting school desks, toys and bikes for children, and chopping wood — even though he didn’t have a woodstove.

An informal celebration of life will be held at the Eagles Hall, 921 First Avenue in Ladysmith, August 21 from 1-3pm.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Kitty Coleman WoodlandArtisan Festival.

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Applications for Artisans are available at

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LEGALS

COMMENTS:COURT BAILIFF SALE

LADYSMITH CAR CARE LTD.

1152 TRANS CANADA HWY

LADYSMITH, BC

Misc. tools; JBC brake lathe; acetylene torch; Lincoln transmission fl ush; strut tam-er; lawnmower; misc. jacks and engine hoists; nuts and bolts bins; shelving units; offi ce equipment; desks; couches; single glass door coolers; coffee equipment and counter & MUCH MORE!

West Coast Liquidators 2010 Inc. on behalf of Comox Valley Bailiffs Ltd., are conducting a sale of the assets of Ladysmith Car Care Ltd., to recover a debt in accordance with the Federal Court Writ of Seizure and Sale issued under the Income Tax Act. All items sold as is, where is, no warranties or guarantees made by any parties: Payments by Visa; Debit; MasterCard or cash. All sales fi nal. Sale is subject to additions and deletions. Sale subject to cancellation without further notice.

SALE DATE:TUESDAY, AUGUST 23rd

1152 TRANS CANADA HWY, LADYSMITH, BC.

FROM 10am - 3pmSale conducted by:

WEST COAST LIQUIDATORS 2010 INC.

For more information call: 250-391-1677View pictures:

www.wclvictoria.com

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND SET of keys on Del-court Ave, Ladysmith. (250)245-4669.

TRAVEL

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NARSFPrograms Ltd.

Care Providers NeededUp to $ 3000 monthly

We are looking for caregivers to providea home environment for youth in need of withdrawal management and stabilizationrelated to substance use. Situated in theNanaimo, Ladysmith, or Parksville areas,caregivers will provide non-medical careand support to youth between the ages of 12 -19 years in a private, safe, alcohol anddrug free home. A reliable vehicle, criminalrecord check, references, and participation ina care home study are required. If you areinterested, have good people skills, a calmapproach, and enjoy working with youth,please contact the Transitions Care HomeCoordinator 250-754-2773 ext 222 or visit www.narsf.org - employment tab.

TRAVEL

TRAVEL

SUNNY SUMMER Specials At Florida’s Best Beach-New Smyrna Beach Stay a week or longer Plan a beach wedding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800-541-9621.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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HOME BASED BUSINESSWe need serious and motivat-ed people for expanding health & wellness industry.High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

LANDSCAPING/PROPERTY Maintenance Business for sale. Over 12 years estab-lished on Salt Spring Island. $35,000. Excellent opportu-nity. For details please contact [email protected]

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CITY OF Yellowknife Building Inspector II. The City of Yel-lowknife invites applications from qualifi ed candidates for the position of Building Inspec-tor II with the Planning and Development Department. For more information on this posi-tion, please refer to the City of Yellowknife’ s web page at: www.yellowknife.ca or contact Human Resources at 867-920-5603. Salary range is $65,686-$79,213 + 5400 annual hous-ing allowance, a comprehen-sive benefi ts package includ-ing a defi ned benefi ts pension plan and relocation assistance provided. Please submit re-sumes by August 26, 2011, quoting competition #220-108U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4, Fax: (867) 669-3471, or Email: [email protected]

SOUTH ROCK Ltd. has available positions for road construction, Heavy Duty Me-chanic, Shop Foreman, Paving - Roller Operator, Distributor Driver, Heavy Equipment Op-erators. Forward resume to: [email protected]. Fax 403-568-1327; www.southrock.ca.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Looking for a NEW job?www.bcjobnetwork.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CLEAR ENVIRONMENTAL is seeking individuals to join our team. Responsibilities: Water and soil sample collection and fi eld analysis, drilling waste sampling, analysis, disposal supervision. Pre and post site assessments. Qualifi cations: Post secondary degree or di-ploma. Oilfi eld experience is an asset. Required equipment is a reliable 4X4, lap top com-puter, GPS, camera. Send re-sume to: [email protected] refer-encing contract Environmental Field Technicians in the sub-ject line.


AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA ap-proved program. Financial aid if qualifi ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical offi ce & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126.

ONLINE, ACCREDITED, web design training, administered by the Canadian Society for Social Development. Learn web design from the comfort of your home! Apply today at www.ibde.ca

TRAIN TO be an Apart-ment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of gradu-ates working. 31 years of suc-cess! Government certifi ed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

WANT A Career in the medi-cal industry? Medical offi ce & admin. staff are needed now! No experience? Need train-ing? Career training & job placement available! 1-888-778-0459

HELP WANTED

ACE CONSTRUCTION is hir-ing Powerline Technicians and indentured apprentices for Al-berta. ACE offers a competi-tive wage and benefi ts pack-age. Email:[email protected] Fax: 403-253-6190 www.aceconstruction.ca

WANT A CAREER IN THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY?Medical Offi ce & Admin. Staff are needed now!

No Experience? Need Training?

Career Training & Job Placement Available!

1-888-778-0459


HELP WANTED

CAMPGROUND MANAGERQuatse River Campground. Duties include facility main-tenance, reservations, re-

ception, fee collections. Year round accommodations pro-

vided. Ideal for retired or semi-retired couple. Send resumes to:

NVISEA, Box 1409 Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0

By fax: 250-949-5195 or by email: [email protected].

Flat Rate Technician required by Honda Auto dealership in Vernon BC. Competitive wage and benefi ts package and all that Okanagan lifestyle! [email protected]

FULL-TIME CERTIFIED Heavy Duty Mechanic required by Bailey Western Star & Freightliner. Experience in ser-vice & repair of trucks, trailers & equipment. Fax resume to 250-286-0753 or email:[email protected]


ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING

HELP WANTED

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd/New Castle Timber Ltd Has vacancies in the following jobs: 1)Grapple Yarder Opera-tor. 2)Two Hooktenders 3)One Chaser/Bucker. Fax resumes to 250-287-9259

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

We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfi eld con-struction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have construct-ed oilfi eld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.


ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING

HELP WANTED

The Lemare Group is currently seeking Janitorial services for

the North island area. Please email resume to:

offi [email protected] or fax to: 250-956-4888.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

The Lemare Group is currentlyseeking a heavy duty me-chanic for the North Vancou-ver Island area. Full time, un-ion wages. Email resume tooffi [email protected] or fax to:250-956-4888.

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

LEMARE GROUP in Port McNeill requires a Senior/In-termediate Accounts Pay-able Administrator to join our dynamic fast paced environ-ment. Your skill set should include strong organization, effective time management, attention to details, excellent communication skills, com-puter literate & accounting knowledge. Fax resume 250-956-4888 or email: [email protected]

RV Technician and a Sales Consultant is required immedi-ately at Comox Valley RV. Please email your resume to danny@comoxva l leyrv.com call 250-871-4700.

The Lemare Group is currently seeking the following positions :

• Hoe Chucker/Loader Op-erator• Boom Man• A Frame Dump Machine Operator• Grapple Yarder Operator• Hook tender• Boom Man• Chaser• 2nd Loader/Buckerman• 980 Dryland Sort Opera-tor• Process Operator

for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union

wages. Fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email:

offi [email protected].

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK

MATURE individual for part time offi ce work in service shop. Must have good or-ganizational skills and some computer experience. A work-ing knowledge of Simply Ac-counting will be of benefi t. Ap-ply in writing to Box 1360 Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A9

TRADES, TECHNICAL

DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/Short-Term Relation-ships, Free to Try!!! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate con-versation, Call: #4011 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single La-dies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

MILLWRIGHT JOURNEY-MAN - BCTQ Millwright certifi -cation mandatory. Fulltime opening at West Coast Reduc-tion Ltd. in Vancouver. Com-petitive wage and benefi ts. Email resumes to [email protected]

Call 310.3535

CLASSIFIEDS WORK!

Call 310-3535 to place your ad today

TRADES, TECHNICAL

FERUS Inc. specializes in the production, storage, supply and transport of liquid nitrogen and liquid carbon dioxide for the energy industry. www.fer-us.ca PROFESSIONAL DRIV-ERS WANTED Ferus requires experienced Professional Class 1 drivers with three years or more experience to operate a variety of late model liquid carbon dioxide and liquid nitrogen equipment out of our Blackfalds & Grande Prairie bases. We offer: - Industry competitive wages based on an hourly pay schedule; earn up to $82,000/year - Automatic pay increases - Training Com-pletion Bonus - Daily per diem allowance - Recognition and incentive programs - Mechan-ic-maintained equipment - Mileage Assistance to travel to and from work PLUS: - Flexible Spending Account - Group RSP Savings Plan - Comprehensive Health and Dental Plan - Growing Compa-ny, Career Advancement Op-portunities We offer a work ro-tation of 15 days on & 6 days off. Preference will be given to applicants with off-road experi-ence. If you are interested in working in a positive and dy-namic environment please send your resume & driver ab-stract to [email protected] or by fax to 1-888-879-6125 Please Refer-ence: Driver DRVB -0811 Thank you for your interest; however only those applicants considered for the position will be contacted.

PERSONAL SERVICES

HEALTH PRODUCTS

BERGAMONTE- THE Natural Way To Improve Your Glu-cose, Cholesterol & Cardio-vascular Health! Call today to fi nd out how to get a free bot-tle with your order! 1-888-470-5390.NEED TO Lose weight? $5,000 for your success story. Personal image TV show. Call to qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. [email protected]. www.mertontv.ca.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CONSOLIDATE YOUR Debt into one low monthly payment and save money. Call Debt-Managers.ca toll free 1-855-755-8963MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Re-fused. Fast, Easy, 100% Se-cure. 1-877-776-1660.

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability benefi ts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.

www.pioneerwest.com

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

NEED CASH TODAY?

✓ Do you Own a Car?✓ Borrow up to $20000.00✓ No Credit Checks!✓ Cash same day, local offi ce

www.REALCARCASH.com250-244-1560

1.877.304.7344

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

* Gutters * Windows* Siding * Moss treatment

* Pressure washing

Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306

Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343

INSULATION

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

& MOVING STORAGE

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on lo-cal moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633.

PLUMBING

A SERVICE PLUMBER. Li-cence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Dis-counts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250-709-5103.

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

R&L Roofi ngTrent DammelRay Gisborne

EXPERIENCEDLOCAL

Quality ResidentialNew and Re-roofi ng

Roof RepairsHIRE A

PROFESSIONAL

250-245-7153

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

APPLIANCES

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

FRIENDLY FRANK

CAPTAIN’S BED, all in good cond, $75. (250)245-4216.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

FIR FIREWOOD. $160 cord. split & delivered. Call (250) 210-0384 or (250) 924-3313 (evenings).

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest fi re-wood producer offers fi rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your for-est, Burndrywood.com or 1-877-902-WOOD.

FURNITURE

2 full bdrm suites $600-$2000, 1 living rm suite $2500-$3000, lv msg for Bill 250-245-4047.

Older heavy chesterfi eld, A1 condition, $200, 250-245-2898.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! 1-866-981-5991.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

300 EBOOKS Worth $7.49 Each NOW FREE! $2,247 Value! NO Strings, NO Tricks, NO Gimmicks!www.ebookdivision.com/300/robertnewer

A FREE Telephone service - Get your fi rst month free. Bad credit, don’t sweat it. No de-posits. No credit checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464.

DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel buildings priced to clear - Make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free Brochure: 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?

RED ENVELOPE - Unique & Personalized Gifts for All Your Friends & Family! Starting at $19.95. Visit:www.redenvelope.com/Jewel for an extra 20% off or Call 1-888-473-5407.

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STEEL BUILDING Sale... “”Fi-nal Week!”” Great pricing on Absolutely every model, width and length. Example: 30’W x 50’L x 16’H. Now $11,900. End walls included, doors op-tional. Pioneer Steel Manufac-turers Direct 1-800-668-5422.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

TPLANTS/NURSERY S OCK

TOP SOILLawn & Garden Mix.

Screened Sandy Loam.Natural brown earth

blended with 50% sand. Great for Lawn seeding,turf and mixing in with

garden soils, $18 per yd. Del starting at $35

250-245-8355

REAL ESTATE

ACREAGE

20 ACRE Ranch ForeclosuresNear Booming El Paso, TexasWas $16,900, Now $12,900,$0 Down, take over payments,$99/mo. Beautiful views, own-er fi nancing, FREE map/pic-tures 800-755-8953.

82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, SCariboo. Beautiful, pastoral,private, rural setting. Borderscrown land. Adjacent 80+ acreparcel available.

www.bchomesforsale.com/view/lonebutte/ann/

HOUSES FOR SALE

THIS HOME HAS IT ALL!This 16 year old custom built3600 sqft, 3 storey home fea-tures 4 bdrms, 4 baths, fabu-lous kitchen, roomy livingroom, natural gas fi replace,master bdrm with 4 pce en-suite. Great rec room (31x14)in fi nished basement. Com-pletely fi nished 40x57 deluxeshop with separate bath. Prop-erty is 2.26 gorgeous, wellkept acres.

Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this

“one of a kind” property.Asking $649,000

RE/MAX Mid Island RealtyPort Alberni, B.C.John Stilinovic250-724-4725

Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSESDamaged House?

Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your HouseQuick Cash & Private.Mortgage Too High and

House won’t sell?Can’t make payments?

We will Lease Your House,Make your Payments

and Buy it Later!

Call: 1-250-616-9053www.webuyhomesbc.com

MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refi -nances, immediate debt con-solidation, foreclosure relief,and equity loans. Free, fast,friendly, private consultations.

Call 1888-685-6181www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

RARE OPPORTUNITY: wa-terfront property on beautifulJim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360sq ft insulated cabin, locatednear Green Lake/Watch Lake.Rare privacy, only three lotson the lake, good fi shing forrainbows to 10 lbs, nice swim-ming, surrounded by crownland. Great trails for hiking,ATV and snowmobile. Sea-sonal 10-km back road accessin 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO.$230,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesfor-sale.com/70mile/frank.)

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

GARAGE SALES

FRI. AUG. 19 & Sat. Aug. 20. 8am-4pm. Yellowpoint area- Wagonwheel & Prospect.

GARAGE SALES

Ladysmith: Tour de Rock fundraiser, Saturday Aug. 20 9am-2, 721 First Avenue (old Resource Centre).

Garage SalesGarage Sales

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CYNDI BEAULIEU

Ladysmith250-245-2252

www.myrealestateagent.bc.ca

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

509 Louise Road Asking $529,900

Built to exact-ing standards. Great location & ocean views. 5 bedrooms - 4 baths.

# 52 941 Malone RoadAsking $192,500

3 bedroom, 3 bath town-home in a family friendly complex.

Beyond Your Expectations

640 Trans Canada HwyBox 970, Ladysmith, BCV9G 1A7

P. 250-245-3700 C. 250-776-7653

E. [email protected]

www.itscarol.com

KEITH MAZURENKO

250-245-0545 • Coronation Mall, Ladysmith

Why are you Renting??The perfect opportunity to have your own spa-cious home on a large lot and all in “move in” condition. With approximately $40,000 down you could assume the excellent mortgage, with quali-fi cation, and have payments of approximately $850 month! 3 or 4 bdrms, 2 full baths, sunroom, potential family room down, decks, patio, hard-wood, 2 fi replaces etc! What an opportunity! Call Keith now! 250-245-0545 or 1-866-315-0545.

For a Free Market Evaluation call

Keith Anytime 250-245-0545

[email protected]

250.245.3700

OCEAN POINTEIndependently Owned and Operated

Our Marketing Plan Gets Results.

Val Irwin

250.268.4701 (mobile) 250.245.0545 (offi ce)www.valirwin.com

PRIVACY AND TRANQUILITY are hallmarks of this lovely acreage in Yellow Point which features a beautifully remodelled

1250 sq. ft. rancher, a fl at treed lot, and quality well water.Call for a full information package.

1.37 Acres YELLOW POINT $349,000

See All My Listing on the Internet!www.coastrealty.com

GregBuchanan

250-245-8914

Reduced to $259,900Beautiful 1683 sq ft open fl oor plan home on it’s own lot with vaulted ceilings, 3 bedrooms 2 baths, gas fi replace and a very private back yard early possession is possible.

$469,900Spectacular Ocean View 3 bedroom (each with an ensuite) 2169 sq ft home. With hardwood fl oors, 9 ft ceilings, gas fi replace and a wrap around deck all sitting on a beautiful private yard.

$699,900 2.53 Acres

Private Walk-On Waterfront Property with lots of fruit trees, beautiful garden area and an older home with separate workshop. This is a rare fi nd.

NEW LISTING

$384,900

Flawless 3 bedroom, 3 bath, main level entry home. Close to all levels of schools and Sportsplex.”

LorneGait

245-0545www.lornegait.com lgait@ shaw.ca

Don’t wait. Call Lorne Gaitat 250-245-0545.

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

$429,900High end 1700sqft Rancher with some ocean views from deck.

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

LADYSMITH: COMMERCIAL Int/Ext storage space avail. Call 250-245-8997.

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

HOMES FOR RENT

$1150 - Very nice 2bdrm 1100sqft home. Huge deck ocean view. Bright and open 10 ft ceilings, Bsbrd heat. Fully fenced, open yard with lawn and veggie garden. f/s, w/d and d/w. 900sq ft strg/wrkshp area dwnstrs. Avail. Sept 1st. 245-4255

CHEMAINUS- ENJOY Your own little semi-detached home on a quiet street. Priv drive, level entry, open plan 1 bdrm, 5 appls, N/P. $695 cable & hy-dro incld. 1-250-658-1656.

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

Ladysmith: 2 bdrm newly reno’d, ocean view, avail. Sept 1, $975 + utils, 250-743-2515.

LADYSMITH. 2 bedroom house for rent. Large yard. In-cludes W/D Avail. Sep 1st. $900 per mth plus utilities. No Smoking or pets. Call 250-755-9373 or 250-741-6624

Ladysmith: 3 bdrm, ocean view, f/s, avail now, $1250/mo + utils, 250-245-9938.

Ladysmith: downtown 3 bdrm, full basement, fenced yard, avail Sept. 1, $795/mo, Ray 250-616-2345.

LADYSMITH. NEW 3-bdrm, 2.5 bath. Go to: www.webba-sedtours.com/mariners_quay/ pet friendly. (250)245-8997.

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

Royal LePage Property Management

Ladysmith: 3 bdrm home in quiet area, avail. Aug. 1st, n/s, n/p, ref’s required, $1295/mo.

Chemainus: 4 bdrm ocean view apartment, f/s, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, avail now, ref’s required, $995/mo.

Chemainus: 3 bdrm duplex, upper fl oor with great views, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, avail. now, ref’s required, $895/mo.

Saltair: 2 bdrm suite, quiet setting with car port, shared utils, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, avail. now, ref’s required, $750/mo.

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

Call Royal LePage250-245-0975

ROOMS FOR RENT

Ladysmith: room for rent, shared kitchen and bath, f/s, hydro & cable incl. n/s, n/p, references, 250-245-4638.

SHARED KITCHEN, Bath, in-ternet, satellite TV, vegetable garden. Phone not included. Owner has cat. $500./mo. Ladymith (250)245-9933.

SUITES, LOWER

LADYSMITH - NEWLY reno’d 2 bdrm, 1 bath, ground fl oor, self contained, N/P, N/S. Refs req’d, avail Sept. 1, $950/mo. John 250-741-7739.

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

LADYSMITH: 2 bdrm, 55+, well maintained 1000 sq.ft., oceanview, drapes and carpet, storage, no elevator, w/d, f/s, n/p, n/s, avail. now. Call 250-758-5816.

Ladysmith: 2 bed, bright suite, private entr., util. incl., f/s, w/d, n/p, n/s, $895, 250-245-5535.

LADYSMITH. LRG Bright 1 bdrm, level entry, 5 min. fr. everything. W/D, D/W. N/S. $650. Sept. 1. (250)210-0756.

LADYSMITH: NEW 1 bdrm avail immed. In suite laundry, 5 new appls, all utils except cable incl., private patio, NS/NP, $875, 250-714-8556.

SUITES, UPPER

2 bdrm upper suite in good Ladysmith location, f/s, hydro & cable incl., n/s, n/p, refer-ences, 250-245-4638.

RENTALS

SUITES, UPPER

LADYSMITH. 2-BDRM suite, 1100 sq.ft. Lrg deck, kitchen, living rm. Ocean view, F/P.D/W, W/D. N/S. $1100. utilsincl. Avail Sept 15. Refs req’d.(250)753-6139, (250)619-2392

TOWNHOUSES

3-BDRM, 2.5 bath Town-house. New cupboards, com-pletely re-painted. N/S, N/P.Avail Oct 1st. $900./mo. incldsstrata fees. (250)245-2978.

Ladysmith: newer luxury 2 bdrm townhome for rent. Call1-604-485-8475.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

FREE CASH Back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast.Need a vehicle? Good or Badcredit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 DLN 30309. FreeDelivery.www.autocreditfast.ca.

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CARS

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

VTRUCKS & ANS

CASH BUYER of junk cars and trucks. Over the phoneprice quotes. 1-250-954-7843.

MARINE

BOATS

BOSTON Whaler 285 ConquestTwin Mercury Verado 225’s Extend-ed waranty till 2013. Tripple axlegalvanized trailor. 545 hours. Ter-race.BC. e-mail [email protected] CAD114 000

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UpComing

DOWNTOWN NANAIMO FARMER’S MARKET Fri., Aug. 19, 10 am - 2 pm, will be held on Pioneer Plaza below Bastion. Music by Dan Miron.

HOT DOG SALE FUND RAISER FOR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY - Sat., Aug. 20, 11 am - 2 pm, with the North Oyster & Ladysmith Fire Depts. at Ladysmith Safeway.

COMMUNITY POLICING STATION - "Open House Coffee Break" at the Community Policing Station, Coronation Mall. Wed., Aug.

What’s Happening

17, 9:30 am to 1 pm. Coffee & baking served.

LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - “Photographing Madagascar”, part 2 by eco-photographer Norma Lupton. Tues, Aug 23 at 7 pm, in Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue in Ladysmith. Everyone welcome. Non-members $5 drop-in fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. More info [email protected]

BASTION CITY WANDERERS - Volkssport Club, 6 or 10 km Ladysmith walk on Sat, Aug 20. Registration 8:45 am, upper Cornation parking lot near Ricky's Restaurant. Walk starts at 9 am. Info Ethel at 250-756-9796.

49th’s Hot August Specials

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 effectMonday, August 15 to

Sunday, August 21, 2011

CEDAR STORENext to Cedarbrook Restaurant

Open Daily7:30 am to 9 pm 250-722-7010

550 Cairnsmore StreetOpen Daily8:00 am to 9 pm 250-748-2412

DUNCANThe OldBruce’s Store CHEMAINUS

Next to the Ferry DockOpen Daily8:00 am to 9 pm 250-246-3551

LADYSMITHBeside the Liquor Depot

Open Daily7:30 am to 9 pm 250-245-3221

Come on IN!Come on IN!See whats NEW this weekSee whats NEW this week

@ the 49th Cafe@ the 49th Cafe

49th Cafe & Tiger’s Sushi49th Cafe & Tiger’s SushiGreat additions to the 49th in Ladysmith

Try “Tigers” Try “Tigers” Fresh Made Fresh Made

SushiSushiMade freshMade fresh

EVERYDAY!EVERYDAY!ColinColin BrandiBrandi SophieSophie JamesJames

CassieCassieKryssiKryssi

CaroleCarole

ENTERENTERTO WINTO WIN

1 of 14, 1 of 14, 49 Second49 Second

SHOPPING SHOPPING SPREES!SPREES!

Every $49 order (or more, Every $49 order (or more, excluding lotto & tobacco) excluding lotto & tobacco)

will get you an entry. will get you an entry.

DDraw date September 2nd.raw date September 2nd.Enter at any 49th location. Enter at any 49th location.

Shopping Sprees to take place Shopping Sprees to take place September 10thSeptember 10th

at our Cedar Location.at our Cedar Location.

Fresh LeanFresh Lean

GroundGroundBeefBeef

Warehouse Pak 5.71 kgWarehouse Pak 5.71 kg

225959lb.lb.

BC Okanagan GrownBC Okanagan Grown

FreshFreshApricotsApricots

3.70 kg3.70 kg

116868

Chapman’sChapman’s

OriginalOriginalIce CreamIce Cream

2 litre2 litre

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