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Employees at the Western Forest Products mi l l in Chemainus usually do some kind of fundraising for the Harvest House Food Bank each year.

This year, they took it even further, and last week, they handed over more than $9,000 in cash and food to Harvest House.

Employees Ken Simmonds and Liz Polgari initiated this year’s fundraiser and chal-lenged the three crews at the mill to see which crew could raise the most money for the food bank.

Polgari asked Simmonds if they were going to do any-thing for Harvest House this year, so Simmonds spoke to Roland Pelletier, and they decided they should challenge the crews. Western Forest Products (WFP) offered to give the winning crew pizza and then ended up donating a load of cedar for a silent auc-tion.“We’re pretty fortunate, so

we thought it would be nice to give back,” said employee Dusty Palmer. “Listening to

the stories on the radio, you don’t know when it could be us. Mills are always closing.”“A lot of us don’t live here, so it’s giving back to the commu-nity you’re working in,” added Polgari.

Employees at the mill collect-ed $9,283 – including cash and food – in only two weeks.

Employees donated through their paycheques, and they participated in various events, including a beer and burger night, which sold out in only a week, and a silent auction.As well, WFP retirees collect-

ed 500 pounds of food during one of their breakfasts.“The community was so generous,” said Palmer. “The whole community donated stuff without hesitation. It was really good.”“It came together so well,” noted Kathy DiLalla.

The Cowichan Valley com-munity really helped out, and Western Forest Products and its employees past and pres-ent made this year’s fund-raising such a success, noted Simmonds.

There are three crews at the mill — day, afternoon and graveyard — and the after-noon crew won the fundrais-

ing challenge.Employees say the fund-

raising events brought them together and created a lot of camaraderie at the mill.“We felt so good doing it,” said

Palmer.“It was really fun,” agreed

DiLalla. “For a two-week stint, we did a lot better than we expected. It was a good feel-good thing.”

This much cash will make a huge difference at the food bank, according to Harvest House Food Bank Society president Sylvia Massey.“Our buying power with cash is more so than if you donate food,” she said. “It’s going to be huge.”And the timing couldn’t be

better, as numbers are up at the food bank.

In the Chemainus-Crofton area, the number of people using the food bank has gone up from 250 to 300, noted Rick O’Doherty, who does public relations for Harvest House.

WFP employees are already planning for next year’s fund-raising.“Next year, we’ll do it again, but we’re starting it right away in January,” said Roland Pelletier.

Rick O’Doherty (far left) and Sylvia Massey from Harvest House Food Bank received more than $9,000 in cash and food from employees at the Western Forest Products mill in Chemainus, including, from left, Richard Bazille, Dusty Palmer, Ken Simmonds, Kathy DiLalla and Roland Pelletier.

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This Sunday, Transfer Beach wil l be the proverbial baptism grounds for dozens of Ladysmith residents looking for a fresh start. The traditional Polar Bear Swim will take place on the first day of 2012, and orga-nizers say thrill seek-ers can expect the same bone-chilling fun as in years past.“It’s shock therapy,” says Lois Walkling, the town’s aquatics super-visor. “They freeze out the old and get ready for the new.”At noon, participants

ranging from pre-ele-mentary age to mid-80s will dash into the freezing cold waters o f the Ladysmi th Harbour. Hot choco-late, ribbons, certifi-cates and a roaring

bonfire will await them on the shore.“It’s a fun, silly thing people do to chal-lenge each other ... some may be with a little bit of a hang-over, but lots without as well,” Walkling said.

“We tote is as being the first and fastest event of the year. All of our special events usu-ally go on two to four hours — this one lasts 30 seconds.”About 52 people

attended the 2011 Polar Bear swim. The first swim was in 1988, after a group of friends including Parks and Rec employee Kate Glenn, decided to take a New Year’s dip at Transfer.

Since then, the event has grown, attracting as many as 150 partici-pants.As is tradition, some

participants will show

up in costume or in bikinis to show off their (not-so-tanned) winter tans.“We have everybody from over-dressed to under-dressed, but definitely dressed,” Walkling said. “We have people in cos-tumes and people just with their clothes or bathing suits on.”

The Ladysmith Coast Guard Auxiliary will be on hand to super-vise the event on the water, while a certified lifeguard will keep an eye on the festivities from the shore.

This year, for the first time, there will be a donation bin for attendees wishing to make a contribution to the food bank.

Registration for the swim starts at 11 a.m. Call the community centre at 250-245-6424 for more information.

RCMP sergeant could go to Sudan

While many of us m a k e N e w Ye a r ’s plans and resolutions, RCMP Staff Sgt. Roger Plamondon is packing his bags and prepar-ing to spend 2012 in a whole new country.

Plamondon is one of 17 police officers across Canada short-listed for a position with the United Nations, to complete a one-year mission in Sudan. If it goes ahead as planned, Plamondon will fly to Ottawa Jan. 3 for ori-entation and then it’s off to Sudan Jan. 14.“They haven’t said

specifically what we’re going to be doing there, but there are some police officers there at the moment, and right now, what they’re

doing there is helping build capacity with the Sudanese police offi-cers, and the key roles are guiding, mentoring and advising them,” he said.

Other dut ies wi l l include keeping the peace , working to improve safety and security and looking at specialized training for Sudanese officers.

T h i s w i l l n o t b e Plamondon’s first mis-sion with the UN. In 1989, he was part of Canada’s very first UN mission to Namibia. T h e n , i n 1 9 9 3 - 9 4 , Plamondon part ici -pated in a mission to former Yugoslavia.

In addition to his 20-plus years in ser-vice to police detach-ments across Canada, Plamondon has 10 y e a r s e x p e r i e n c e

t r a i n i n g w i t h t h e RCMP in field coach-ing. He has also spent t ime training mem-bers across Canada and worked for the Canadian International Development Agency.

He has spent the last two and a half years at the Ladysmith detach-ment and says while he is excited about the new opportunities in his career, he is sad to be leaving what he feels is a great environ-ment in Ladysmith.“I’ve been blessed to

have worked in such a beautiful community; the lifestyle is fantas-tic,” Plamondon said.

“The community spirit is incredible and I see it on a day to day basis with our Speedwatch and COPS volunteers and at our community policing station.”

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NOTICES & NEWSNOTICES & NEWSCouncil Meeting ScheduleCouncil Meetings Monday, January 9th and Monday, January 16th at 7:00 p.m.Public Dialogue with Council Monday, January 9th, 6:30 - 6:55 p.m. Government Services Committee Monday, January 16th at 5:30 p.m.Mayor’s Open Door – City Hall Thursdays, 4:30-6:00 p.m.City Hall (410 Esplanade) Business Hours Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Corner of Esplanade and Roberts St. Except statutory holidays

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Christmas Break Activities continue December 27 – 30 at the Community Centre 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Community Centre is CLOSED December 31 & January 1 (see you at Transfer Beach!)23rd Annual Polar Bear Swim – Transfer Beach Sunday, January 1, 2012 join the crowd at the beach for a quick dip and hot cocoa…register 11:00 a.m., splash at noon!My Story Your Story Family Literacy Day 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, January 28 at the Ladysmith LibraryCheck your Winter 2012 Activity Guide for special events throughout the season! (If you didn’t receive one in the mail, drop by the Community Centre for a copy)

PRESCHOOLArts Council Tiny Tots Art (parent participation); Tartan Tots Intro to Highland Dance (parent participation); Ballet; Gymnastics; World Cup Soccer Tots; Taekwondo for Tykes; LaFF Family Resource Program at the Aggie, & Family Frolics at the Community Centre and Aggie ([email protected]); Childminding available for some fi tness and swim programs (call 250.245.6424 for information)

CHILDRENArts Council Imagination Creation classes; Irish Dance; Karate Level 1 & 2; Gymnastics, World Cup Soccerama, Stay Safe at Home; Classic Yoga; Babysitter Training; Kids Floor Hockey.

YOUTH* (TEEN)Arts Council Journal Collage Workshop; Check out Youth Zone Fridays (and some afternoons) at the Rec Room pool, ping-pong, foosball, air hockey, karaoke, videos, internet, board games, snacks, and more! Karate Level 1 & 2; Classic Yoga; *note: Youth 16 years and older may participate in many adult programs.

ADULT/SENIORArts Council classes (Watercolours, Coffee & Clay, Mixed Media, Self-Discover & Collage; Drawing Fun with Ink); Spanish lessons; 50+ Computer Club; Argentine Tango; Belly Dance for Women; Karate Level 1 & 2;

Taekwondo for Women; Classic Yoga; Mosaics for Everyone; Ladysmith Community Garden Workshops (food security, soil, composting, fertilizers, square foot gardening, growing small fruits on Vancouver Island, symbiotic gardening, optimizing water use, greenhouses, and more!) and check out fi tness and aquatic programs below!

SWIMMING LESSONS etc.Starting January 9 (Monday/Wednesday), January 10 (Tuesday/Thursday), & January 7 (Saturday)

AQUATIC LEADERSHIP Register now:Junior Lifeguard Club: January 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Every Friday for 10 weeks)Bronze Medallion/Cross: January 6 – 21, Fridays 5:00-10:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Assistant Water Safety Instructor: Monday –Wednesday January 16-February 8, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.Mt. Brenton Power & Sail Squadron Boating Course: Monday & Thursday, January 9 – February 27, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

FITNESS, WET OR DRY PROGRAMSDrop-In Wet: Aquafi t; Adaptive Fitness; Restorative Aquatic Therapy; Baby & Me Aquafi t; Length Swimming; and NEW Water Spin!Registered Wet: Aqua Adult Swim Lessons (beginner or intermediate).Drop-In Dry: Cardio Circuit; Retro-Robics; Drop-In Spin; Fitness Lite; Reps, Sets & Strength; Core Essentials; Yoga; Silver & Fit; space permitting, you may pay a drop in fee for registered fi tness programs (phone to check at 245-6424)Registered Dry: Spin; Shift & Lift; Spin & Core; Classic Yoga; 3 C’s; Bootcamp; Zumba Dance; Easy Tai Chi; Osteofi t 1 & 2; Weekend Warrior; TRX Bosu Combo; Boxercise Kickboxing; Indoor Golf Lessons; Space permitting, you may pay a drop in fee for registered fi tness programs (phone to check at 250.2450.6424)Personal Training Available: 250.245.6414 (ex 6237) or talk to a personal trainer!

STATUTORY HOLIDAY / OFFICE CLOSURESCity Hall and Public Works will close at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd and will re-open on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.The Frank Jameson Community Centre Pool and Fitness Centre will be closed on December 24, 25, 26, 31 and January 1. Please call the information hotline at 250.245.6425 during the Holidays for the Holiday Schedule.

TOWN OF LADYSMITH WEBSITECheck out our NEW website! New look, new format, lots of useful information. www.ladysmith.ca We are always looking for suggestions to make it even better.

Dog LicencesDog owners are reminded that 2012 dog tags now available.The Town offers a discount for early purchase. Fees are as follows: Price Prior to February 1st Price as of February 1st Neutered / Spayed $20 $30Not Neutered or Spayed $30 $40Licences (tags) are available at City Hall, 410 Esplanade during regular offi ce hours, at Frank Jameson Community Centre, 810 6th Avenue and Little Rascals Pet Store – 416 First Avenue.

SNOW REMOVALIn the event of a snowfall, the Town of Ladysmith clear “heavily traveled” sidewalks along First Avenue and Dogwood Drive. For all other areas, property owners and residents are reminded that a Town Bylaw requires you to clear all snow and ice from the sidewalk in front of your premises. Removal should take place no later than 10:00 a.m. on each day of a snowfall. This will greatly assist and ensure the safety of the elderly and those with limited mobility.The Town will make every effort to keep major roads and collector streets open and to clear snow from residential streets as soon as possible after a snowfall. Snow removal priorities for Town crews are emergency establishments and main roads, followed by collector roads and then side streets.Thank you for your assistance in keeping our streets safe.

GARBAGE / RECYCLING COLLECTION Garbage / Recycling pick up days will move forward two days following the Christmas and Boxing Day statutory holidays (observed on December 26th and 27th). Garbage / Recycling pick up days will move forward one day following the New Years Day statutory holiday (observed on January 3, 2012).2012 Garbage schedules are on the schedule you received at the end of last year. If you need a new schedule you can pick one up at City Hall or Frank Jameson Community Centre. You can also fi nd your schedule on the Town’s NEW website at: http://www.ladysmith.ca/our-services/garbage-recycling

FOURTH QUARTER UTILITY BILLS – Watch the mail for yours.Utility bills for October to December will be mailed in late January. If you haven’t received your bill by the end of the month, or have any questions about your bill, please call 250.245.6414, ext. 6206. Any amounts outstanding after March 14th will be charged a penalty of 10%. Please ensure you pay prior to the due date to avoid the penalty.

Ladysmith Parks, Recreation & Culture – January 2012

FOR REGISTRATION OR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 250.245.6424 or visit our NEW website

at www.ladysmith.ca for the complete Winter 2012 Activity Guide, including the latest fi tness and pool schedules!

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Your child’s birth certificate

Proof of your address. This can be a credit card statement, utility bill, mortgage statement, municipal tax bill, or rental agreement with your name and address, or a notary-authorized letter.

Gas stolen from VIU grounds

There were a total of 68 calls for service over this period of time. To date, 3,978 incidents have been reported (4,247 for the same period in 2010). Wednesday, Dec. 14} A theft of diesel

from the heavy-du-ty machines at the V I U t r a i n i n g c e n -tre was reported on Timberlands Road and Ninatti Road. About $600 of diesel was sto-len. As there have been several thefts from the area, the RCMP is seek-ing public assistance.} The RCMP was

requested to assist the fire department at the rear of a property on Westdowne Road. The RCMP attended and saw a small fire where it appears the residents were burning wire. The fire department has attended this location numerous times. The property is filled with unsightly junk, cars, t i res , motor par ts and various garbage. Avenues are being pur-sued to address these local concerns.Thursday, Dec. 15} The RCMP attend-

ed a res idence on Chemainus Road. Two individuals were arrest-ed for assault. They were later released for a court appearance on promises to appear and undertakings to appear. Friday, Dec. 16} Meat and baked

goods were stolen from a freezer under a carport on Wagon Wheel Drive. The owner believes the theft occurred between 7 p.m. and midnight because her dogs were barking. The

stolen food included a 30-pound turkey, eight steaks, pork chops and baking valued at $200. } RCMP received a

call that an individual was running around high in the streets and needed medical attention. Emergency Health Services were on scene when RCMP arrived, but the cli-ent refused to go with them and just wished to go home. Members transported the young intoxicated person to his house and released him to his father. } A report was received

of a man down in front of the Chinese restau-rant at Roberts Street and Transfer Beach. A male was arrested for being drunk in public and taken to Ladysmith cells until sober.Saturday, Dec. 17} The RCMP were

called to a local liquor establishment due to an individual who had been evicted but had re-entered the prem-ises. The male was given a violation ticket for being intoxicated in public and a court appearance for the Liquor Control Act. } The RCMP was con-

ducting a roadblock at Roberts Street and the highway. An individual

pulled up and identi-fied himself through a keyword and a driver’s licence number. CPIC shows that he is to be served a notice of driving prohibition. This was done, and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. The individual was issued a ticket for failure to pro-duce a driver’s licence.Sunday, Dec. 18} A mischief/theft

was reported from a commercial vehicle on Simpson Road. An employee was clean-ing the trucks when he realized that two Freightliner delivery trucks had broken win-dows. The damage was estimated at $200.} A theft of gas was

reported from a vehicle parked in a driveway overnight. The owner filled her tank yester-day for $80. Today, the gas tank was empty.Monday, Dec. 19} Between the eve-

ning of Dec. 17 and the morning of Dec. 19, gas was stolen from heavy-duty machinery belong-ing to VIU while it was parked at the universi-ty’s Timberlands Road compound. The sus-pects broke the locks off the gate and fuel tanks before syphon-ing the gas using pieces of black three-quarter-inch PVC pipe routinely used as water line.} A v e h i c l e w a s

parked at Coronation Mall while the owner w a s w o r k i n g h e r night shift. When she returned to her car Dec. 18 at about 1 a.m., she noticed it had been rear-ended and her bumper was caved in.

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With the passage of the Teachers’ Act, all teacher certification in BC will be handled by the new Teacher Regulation Branch of the Ministry of Education. If you have changed your contact information since the certificate renewal process in 2008, it is essential that you update your contact information before January 6, 2012 in order to ensure you’re included in the electoral process for the new BC Teachers Council as well as other important communications regarding your certification.

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Delivering Christmas cheer

About 130 volunteers gathered at Aggie Hall early last week to sort food and toys and fi ll and deliver Christmas hampers to local families. This year, 167 families registered for hampers, and vol-unteers delivered more than 400 boxes, along with a generous amount of toys, according to Lois Robertson,who co-ordinated the hampers.

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December, 1911 A resident reported that he spotted

a number of Japanese operating two 30-foot fishing boats with seine nets, two scows with houses built on them and three gasoline launches in the vicinity of Cowichan Gap. It appears illegal fishing has been going on at the spawning grounds for a number of weeks. “The local fine for illegal fishing is 20 dollars, which is less than the value of one ton of herring, thus it is not surprising that the lawbreakers are carrying on these illicit endeavours, especially in light of the fact that the fishing inspector has not been seen around there for a number of years.”

An editorial printed two weeks before Christmas was definitely not brimming over with holiday spirit. Here is what the grumpy editor had to say about “current marriages”:“Half the marriages in this world

are nothing but bubbles and barter. A man wants a wife. He casts about for an even exchange. In a year, he is tired of his bargain. In five years, love is dead, and cold-browed toler-ance inherits love’s garments. In 20 years, tolerance is in its grave and hate reigns supreme. The wife is naggy and prickly and puckish. The husband is dogmatic and reticent and mean. But there they hang together on the bough, like two gnarled and frosted apples, until the winds of death dislodge them and away they go. The only way to be rid of bubble marriages — marriages that turn out emptiness with one drop of water as the residue, and that drop a tear — is to educate our boys and girls to do something higher than playing with pipes and soapy water. Give them something more earnest to do and see that they do it. Compel men and women to choose their life compan-ions with a tithe of the solemnity they bring to the selection of a car-riage horse or a ribbon.”

At 11 a.m. on Sat., Dec. 23, an attempt was made to rob the Canadian Bank of Commerce. Teller Mr. Ray was asked by a man with a revolver to hand over $1,000. He replied “noth-ing doing” and responded by pulling out his own gun. The man ran into the street. Police are now looking for the culprit, whom Mr. Ray was able to describe in detail.

December, 1936On Dec. 11, the Chronicle highlight-

ed the abdication of King Edward VIII. The full document was printed on the front page and included a declaration that Edward’s brother, the Duke of York, was to ascend to the throne. Local physician Dr. Hanington loaned a radio to the high school, and it was set up in the cen-tral hall so students could hear the king’s final broadcast from London. [Note: George VI’s coronation took place May 12, 1937, the date previ-ously intended for Edward VIII.]

On the last day of the year, the Chronicle reported local businesses had experienced record sales during the holidays, a welcome sign during the last years of the Depression. The article stated that, “Sales of liquor under seal, the volume of gift pur-chases in toys and novelties, and business in dry goods was double the volume of last Christmas.”

December, 1961A coroner’s inquest into the death

of a Ladysmith High School student has ruled that no one is to blame. Ralph Willcox, 18, drowned when the car in which he and two friends were riding skidded off the slip-pery Government Wharf. The driver, Michael Kotilla, 17, and another pas-senger, Michael Battie, 15, escaped, but Willcox could not get his door open in time. It was estimated that the car was travelling at 20 miles per hour when it approached the rain-slicked wharf, but the tires had only 30 per cent of the tread left, and the driver was unable to stop the vehicle from sliding into the sea.

Quick thinking by a 13-year-old pre-vented a tragedy when fire broke out in the home of Delbert Rozell. Nancy Rinta was babysitting the Rozells’ four children when she realized the house was on fire. She calmly instructed the three older children to go across the alley to summon her parents while she entered the front bedroom to rescue a 10-month-old baby. Firemen were on the scene within minutes, but Fire Chief James Lumsden credited Nancy’s calm approach and quick action with sav-ing the children’s lives.

Compiled by Ed Nicholson, Ladysmith

Historical Society

From Chronicles past

A very misteri-ous boyBy Chiara Sedola, Gr. 5

Would you like to donate to the Christmas Holiday Fund For Kids? No, have you gone mad. Give me one good rea-son to donate to this Christmas what ever it is shopkeeper! Well it is the season of giv-ing Mr. Givingson said

the shopkeaper. That was the evrey day talk in genereosity town, meny people wonderd what the name ment but meny people say the meaning has been long lost. So as Mr. Givingson truged on through the snow he wondered what was generoesity and how do you do it.

Than in the dead

of night a misterious little boy came into town. He went straight to the gloomy house at the end of a dead end street. (Oh forgot to tell you that was Mr. Givingson’s house.) He entered without a sound. But once he entered the house he was not a boy but a man without a home. He went upstairs, which

woke up Mr. Givingson. He came out of his room and before he had a chance to speak the man said you must give more to others and not to yourself. I worn you now! What do you mean? Who are you and what are you doing in my house?! It is my house as much as it is yours for I am you but 20 years older, change your ways or beware! Mr. Givingson woke up in a cold sweat. He headed down to the shop and dumped $600 for the Fund For Kids. From that day on Mr. Givingson all the time gave generosity to evreywon. The end.

Generosity at Christmas timeBy Rowan Allair, Gr. 4

One day not so long ago, there was a girl named Emma. In her family she had a sixteen year old brother named Max and a three year old sister named Rose. She had a mom named Claire and a dad named Ryan. She also had a boxer named Milo and a cat named Flower. Emma loved to volun-teer at the SPCA. On Christmas she would cook dog treats to bring to the SPCA. There was a dog at the SPCA that she loved. His name

was Bean. He was the cutest dog ever! He was a Papillon. She loved Bean so much that she made extra special pea-nut butter dog treats for him. Emma’s mom said that this Christmas she could take him home! Emma was super excit-ed. She spent hours getting her room ready. Emma knew that this Christmas was going to be the best Christmas ever!

Generosity at ChristmasBy Katie Dodd, Gr. 5

Generosity is doing something really nice for someone. It’s doing something for someone when they don’t expect it. It could be helping someone with their homework, or getting something for someone who needs it, helping at the foodbank or help-ing someone with their groceries.

This year, at Christmas, I will try to do 5 nice things for people less fortunate. Generosity is a big part of Christmas. This year, as I said, I will do 5 good things. I have decided that I will: ask my mom if I can volunteer at the foodbank or at least donate some of my old toys, books and clothes to charity. Also, I want

to give something extra to the child whom we sponsor, who lives in Gana. I would write the rest of my ideas, but I shouldn’t.

By Meghan Alsop, Gr. 5

G e n e r o s i t y a t Christmas is about giving and helping others. Here are some examples, you can help someone shovel their driveway or carry their groceries across the street for them. You can also help at the food bank during your extra time. I have a story for you. Here it is, my friend and I were riding our bikes around town. We stopped and walked our bikes across the crosswalk. When we got to the other side someone dropped their coat and didn’t notice. So I picked it up and gave it to them. After that I felt so good. When I got home I thought of some things that I could do to help my mom. So I decided to clean the whole upstairs when my mom left to go to the grocery store. She walked out the door and I started to work. I picked up everything off the floor and I vacumed the floor. Once I finished she just got in the door. She walked upstairs to find

that it was as clean as the inside of a brand new car. She wondered who it was but I didn’t say. That was my story.

GenerosityBy Sarah Rocque, Gr. 5

Generosity. The thing that you can’t wrap but show. It’s fun to look in window and see the joy of a family on Christmas day. Most of the time peoples just show gen-erosity at Christmas but at any other day of the year. It doesn’t just have to be at Christmas. I know that you don’t have to give a pres-ent to be happy or to show generosity. You just have to show the love and know that you did something nice. So don’t be a scrooge, be generos and show Generosity!

By Nick Stelter, Grade 5

Generosity is some-thing you can give and receive. It involves help-ing someone with some-thing or giving them something. Generosity should be out of kind-ness. It should be done because you want to, not because you are forced to do. Give them something they like not something they won’t use or like, and that is my idea of generosity.


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What generosity means to childrenGrade 4/5 French Immersion students form Ecole Davis Road Elementary share their Christmas stories

By Ella Van Horne, Gr. 5

During winter break, I wi l l have one of Camille’s friends over plus my grandparents. I also hope it’ll snow so my brother can have a snowball fight and make a snowman. Also, we have to go shopping for two new stockings because there’s eight of us and we only have six stockings. On Christmas Eve we are going to bake Christmas cookies then decorate them. For Christmas I hope I get rollerblades! Ever since I read about them in a book. I have already made my broth-er an awesome present that I hope he will like a lot. One of our fam-ily Christmas traditions is that on Christmas Eve, our dad hides an ornament called the Christmas Pickle. In the morning when we all get up, my brother and I search for it in the tree. The first one to find it wins a prize.

By Honor Leiviska, Gr. 5

During the winter break i will be happy for all of the presents I get (if I dont like that present I will be thank-ful for it.) Christmas is a time of happyness and giving. I think that everyone should be happy and thankful for their presents. And they should be thankful for a house and shelter because its very cold outside on Christmas eve and day and ... Oh sorry I think i’m writing about thanksgiving but really i’m writing about Christmas. the END!!

By Maia O’Donnell, Gr. 5

When your in a snow ball fight and you are lousing win it the adult way. Build a snow fort invite them in and make them jealous, that way there is no cheating and no criying, then

they are going to make a fort and then it will be a fort war. After 30 minuts you can make peace and it will be all over. Your friend and will share the two forts and it will be all over. And that is how you win a snowball game.

By Bill BuckmanI will give my broth the present has wanted his whole life. It’s a remote control jete for Christmas. I hope mom got me the present I wanted. It is a ipad2 or a laptop + I will git mom the handcream she wanted!

By Reese BeadallDuring the winter

break me, my Dad, my mom, my brother Shayne, my Uncle , my Grandpa and my Grandma are going to Hawaii well Maui to be exact on the 19th. I’v never been to Hawaii before but I have been to Disny land, mexico twice, Disny world, a cruis to the Carabien, Edmonton, the Rocky mountains, now Hawaii and I might even go to India in 2013. As you can see Iv been on alot of vacations! When we get off the plain were going to the hotel unpack and stuff. The next day were going to go to cosco because are hotel is not an all incusev. If it snows before or after we go me and my brother are going to sled and snow board in my big yard. To be GENEROS this season I will share and be nice to my brother and im making coast-ers and ornament for everybody in my fam-ily! The end.

By Beatrix Taylor, Gr. 5

During the winter break I will ... help out with anything I can. As in helping an old lady by holding the door open. I could donate food to

the food bank, donate books to a toy drive, help around the house or try to stop arguing with my sister. Share my stuff with every-one. Now I will write about generosity at Christmas. Generosity at Christmas is donat-ing food to those who can’t afford Christmas dinner. Generosity at Christmas is donating toys to a toy drive so that kids who can’t afford presents can have presents and everyone’s happy. But generosity at Christmas a n d g e n e r o s i t y i n general shouldn’t be treated any different! You should be gener-ous all the time! Not jus t a t Chr is tmas ! Because lets say it’s Nov. 3rd and you’re eating dinner and lets say it’s pasta. And you hate pasta. You should be grateful. Because somewhere else there is probably a family that’s eating two cans of corn for dinner. So remember: treat every day like Christmas and be generous with your time, money and stuff.

By Marcell Toth-Szabo, Gr. 5

If it snows i will prob-ably go sleding with my friends and drink hot chocolate. I might also go to mt. washington for skiing and tubing with one of my friends. I’m also going to go for a lot of sleepovers. and then were going to have a new years party and also i’m going to enjoy the Christmas presents of course but then back to school. THE END

By David PetersenDuring the winter

break, I will maybe go to Canadian Tire and get a snowball maker and a snow brick maker but only if it snows. I’ll build some forts and snow balls. I’ll hang out with a lot of my friends do stupid stunts and

occasionally go inside and watch movies, play video games, drink hot chocolate and eggnog. On Christmas eve I will go to my “foamoas” (Danish for grandma) house and eat diner, eat dessert, sing Christmas carolls and open some presents and then go home stay up til about 1 a.m. and then go to bed. On Christmas I will wake up at about 7:00 or 8:00 a.m. Then I will open my stocking play some vids til my brother and perants wake up then open my presents. And then play with them til Christmas break finishes!

By Aaliyah WardOnce upon a time,

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Canadians were shocked when our environment minister announced that Canada would be the first nation to withdraw from the Kyoto accord.

Canada will now be shut out of the group of nations that will make a difference in future negotiations.

While the door is still open to a new climate change treaty, no legally-binding emissions reduc-tions will take place for almost a decade.

For New Democrats, this is a missed chance to invest in the new energy economy, and Canadians will lose job opportunities because of Conservative inaction.

The rest of the world is moving forward with clean energy solutions and creat-ing well-paying long-term jobs along with those solu-tions.

Both the European Union

and the United States have recently begun closing the door on trade opportuni-ties with Canada due to Conservative inaction on climate change.

That means we are losing investment dollars as com-panies that are developing innovative ways both of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and of adapting to climate change decide to invest where national governments support their work.

In Nanaimo-Cowichan, local governments are already taking steps to adapt to climate change and the severe weather that will accompany it.

In Nanaimo, the city has been working on steep slope developments to

deal with the pressure to build on hillsides.

They created bylaws that altered standard develop-ment practices, encour-aging developers to work with the landscape and provide greater oppor-tunity for rainwater to be absorbed by the land-scape.

The Town of Ladysmith developed its Community Energy Plan in 2008 with 31 actions identified that the town wants to imple-ment, including a plan to build all new municipal buildings with 25 per cent better energy performance than the Model National Energy Code.

Since the energy audit for the plan revealed that nearly 15 per cent of green-

house gas emissions come from buildings that will make a significant dent in future emissions.

You can see more of the plan at http://www.lady-smith.ca/sustainability-green-living/energy-stew-ardship.

But actions by local gov-ernments alone will not create a vibrant new ener-gy economy.

We need this Conservative government to commit to action on climate change now.

Instead, in Durban, our environment minister pro-posed a different binding climate deal — ignoring the two decades of nego-tiations it took to get the existing climate treaty in place.

What government would want to deal with Canada on a new climate treaty when Canada turned its back on the old one?

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With 2012 sneaking up on us right around the corner, it’s hard not to get caught up in the idea of new beginnings and change.

The beginning of a new year inevitably comes with thoughts of starting fresh and of change and improvement — at least for me. THIS will be the year I finally lose all that weight. THIS will be the year I save money and actually build a “rainy day fund.” THIS will be the year I learn to play an instrument and make it sound like real, actual music. THIS will be the year I roast a chicken and have people over for dinner, just like a real grown up. You get the idea.....

For me, the end of one year and the beginning of a new one is filled with about as much hope as I’m capable of holding onto at one time. And yet, it’s always tempered by some realism that I haven’t actually done any of those things I thought I’d do other years, so why will things be any different this time? I’ve never been one to make proper New Year’s resolutions because I don’t have faith that I can actually keep them. But I still can’t help but get excited when I think of the blank canvas in front of me that is the coming year. Especially this year. I have a new job and a new home, and I break into a giant ear-to-ear grin whenever I think about that.

I probably won’t lose 30 pounds this year, and I prob-ably won’t start investing in mutual funds. But I just hope I will remember this sense of excitement and carry it throughout the year.

And that is my hope for you as well. Whether you make resolutions or not, and whether you keep them or not, I hope that 2012 is full of moments where you look ahead eagerly, and I hope that if starting a new year fills you with hope and excitement, you can find a way to keep that feeling throughout the year. All the very best to you and yours in 2012. — Lindsay Chung

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Re: Shift 10 per cent article in the Dec. 13 Ladysmith Chronicle

I find it very hypocritical of Mayor Rob Hutchins posing with the Downtown Business Association and Chamber of Commerce and suggesting that the citizens of Ladysmith shift 10 per cent of their spending to the local merchants, when it is the Town of Ladysmith’s policy that if you can buy things that are five per cent less out of town, to do so.

Barrie MorrisLadysmith

Editor:

Three sure things for B.C. tax-payers are that Gordon Campbell is gone, the HST will be gone, and it is only a matter of time for Adrian Dix to raise payments on all government services and a nice increase to your income taxes if he is given the premier’s job.

Remember that the so-called savings in the HST will be offset with increases from an NDP gov-ernment.

To all you voters that think you did a good job in rejecting the HST, think again. If the NDP forms the next government, you would have been better off, dollar-wise, in keeping the HST.

Just another point for the rest of Canada to take a laugh at B.C. tax-payers. Unbelievable but so true.

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School board chairperson Jamie

Brennan states that “50 per cent of students who require additional services do not receive funding for those services.” In order to support these students with spe-cial needs, other programs and opportunities must be [cut]. As a result of these cuts, Nanaimo has the highest class sizes in British Columbia.

I frequently ask trustees and prin-cipals why they are silent on our district’s lack of student support and class size limits. The response is always the same: “we cannot speak in support of teacher job action and bargaining.” I remind trustees and principals that stand-ing up for students of Nanaimo Ladysmith is not a “union posi-tion.” Every student has the right to quality public education.

Guaranteed supports and class size limits were illegally removed in 2002. It is the job of principals and elected trustees to advocate for the needs of students. Over the past decade, both groups have failed our students and communi-ty with their silent approval of the status quo.

Whether or not trustees and principals stand up for students, teachers will continue to advocate for the learning conditions that students deserve.

Derek DeGearPresident, Nanaimo District

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I want to thank the person who found my watch in the FJCC park-ing lot and turned it into the staff at FJCC the morning of Dec. 7.

It was a grad gift from my parents and deceased grandparents, so it has lots of sentimental value.

I had it in my pocket to get a new battery for it, and it must have fall-en out when I got my keys from the same pocket.

Thank you so much for leaving it at FJCC for me.

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We know that most, if not all, of your readers love to visit the Chemainus murals. Many thou-sands have taken their family and friends to experience “The Little Town That Did.” Have they ever wondered how those projects come about?

For the first time in 30 years, your readers can now not only witness the creation of a mural but also take part in making it happen. At the same time, they can make a gift for life by spon-soring one of their loved ones, friends and family on the latest project, Chemainus’ s largest “MuralSculpture.” It is a great opportunity to give a wonderful present not only to friends and family, but also to Chemainus.

After several years of searching, imagining, planning and dreaming, we are ready to turn our vision of building a monument to Emily

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Joining our “Emily Carr Global Family” is something to be proud of, something you will be able to tell your children and grandchil-dren. You will have played an active part in creating an amazing artistic vision.

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JanuaryJanuary was off to a

fresh start as a couple of dozen Ladysmith residents faced the year head-on with a plunge into Ladysmith Harbour.

Local f iref ighters started their tree-chip-ping efforts to raise money for their vintage parade fire truck.

Sadly, 2011 was off to a bad start as a massive fire at the Ladysmith Maritime Society dock contr ibuted to the death of a visitor from Revelstoke. The death was a shock to the entire community and witnessed many crews

working together to mitigate the damage.

There was another fire in Cedar after a truck smashed into the gas pumps at Chuckwagon Market.

Light Up was ready for a takedown in January as organizers packed in the cherished event for another year.

Mid-January brought a couple of blasts of the white stuff, cancel-ling school and send-ing kids scrambling for their toboggans.

Once the snow melt-ed, Ivy Green residents were getting ready for the big move up to their new home on Lot 108.

In a shocking turn o f e v e n t s , i t w a s a n n o u n c e d t h a t a

64-year-old Ladysmith man was arrested Dec. 15, 2010, with what RCMP estimated was one mi l l ion porno-graphic images with children.

And to close out the month of January 2011, a strange looking ship drew some even strang-er looks after it was dis-covered the boat was damaged, parked in the harbour and haul-ing uranium concen-trate. Rough seas sent the ship seeking ref-uge after the contain-ers were compromised. The ship was eventually taken to Vancouver.February

February was off to another rough start as Chronicle scribe

Erin DeCoste took to a wheelchair to try prac-tice with a wheelchair rugby team.

Ladysmith council took a step forward in revamping its website by selecting design firm Graphically Speaking. T h e n e w w e b s i t e launched on Oct. 31.

Christy Clark was in town during her nomi-nation campaign prom-ising to put families first.

And in Duncan, the w h o l e c o m m u n i t y held its breath and later gasped in horror as the disappearance of Tyeshia Jones later proved to be an unex-plained murder.

The revelation that sled dogs had been

culled in Whistler after the Olympics led a local dog rescuer to call for tougher laws against animal abuse.

In Chemainus, the Golden Brush Awards honoured the best in business. The business leadership award went to Chemainus Gardens RV Resort.

Ladysmith resident Cathleen Lundgren prepared to shave her head to honour a young singer, Megan McNeill, who died from cancer.

C o u v e r d o n , t h e r e a l e s t a t e a r m o f T i m b e r W e s t , approached council with the plan to bring about 270 hectares of its land into Ladysmith’s jurisdiction.

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MarchIn March, students

from all schools banded together and wore pink to say no to bullies.A local couple ques-

t i o n e d t h e t o w n ’s restricted breeds bylaw, challenging it is not fair to single out some breeds and not oth-ers. Ladysmith would later change its bylaw to al low dogs who pass a good neighbour program to be exempt from the restrictions.

Ladysmith council finally agreed to a set of development cost charges.

People were batten-ing down the hatches mid-month as a wind storm wreaked havoc on the area, knocking out power and knock-ing over some fences.

To our waterfront, the Town received $86,686 towards an environ-mental assessment of the harbour.A l s o i n M a r c h ,

Ladysmith’s review of secondary suites got underway, a group of Stz’uminus students went to Hawaii to learn about language pres-ervation, and groups began mobilizing to raise money for earth-quake-ravaged Japan.April

A p r i l s t a r t e d o f f with a laugh. Not just because of April Fool’s D a y, b u t b e c a u s e April also brought the Ladysmith Downtown Business Association’s Outrageous Fools fund-raiser.

Fun and games aside, the local political scene was up in the air, as can-didates began throwing their hats in the ring for the local Member of Parliament. MP Jean Crowder would again win the Nanaimo-North Cowichan seat.

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together to raise more than $2,500 for the relief effort in Japan.

On a provincial scale, candidates vying to be B.C.’s NDP boss were in Ladysmith for a con-vention ahead of the selection process to replace Carol James.

News started circu-lating that more than $15 million would be needed to resurrect passenger train ser-vice. That money was later pledged by the provincial and federal governments.

The town also started its secondary suites consultation.

Clarence Knight was honoured for 75 years of service with the Eagles.

And it was not a bright picture, as the school district looked to cut $1.4 million from the budget.

Spirits were high at the Stz’uminus First Nation as the band released a recorded musical disc, helping to preserve its heritage.

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May started with the naming of Ladysmith’s new turf field. The land formerly known as Lot 108 and the adjoin-ing road were named Forrest Field and Jim Cram Dr. after two long-standing, dedicated community members.

Council continued to wrestle with its budget, asking staff to work the numbers so there would be no more than a five-per-cent increase, and to increase the water and sewer parcel tax by $30 and $60.

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Former Canuck Phil Maloney, who now lives in Yellowpoint, talked about his experience with the team as the Canucks were eating through the Western Conference and on the way to the final.

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June was a month of celebration as the graduating classes of 2011 crossed the stage to get their diploma.

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Iaido (pronounced ee-eye-doe) is the art of drawing and cutting with a Japanese sword, and Ladysmith is cur-rently home to a sixth degree black belt (roku-dan) instructor. Every week, enthusiasts gather in the gym at Ladysmith Primary School to learn and practise this ancient art form.“Iaido is training of the

body, spirit and mind all in one, where the body combined with the mind works on the targeting and the efficiency of all that you do based on sword work of hundreds of years ago,” says sen-sei Peter Gunstone of Todo Kai, the local dojo.

The purpose o f I a i d o , he said, is to develop a w a r e n e s s , c e n t e r e d -

ness, sincerity, a calm mind, and mental and p h y s i c a l h a r m o n y through the practice of the sword techniques, a lso referred to as waza.“The school that we

practise is called Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu,” Gunstone said. “We have a teacher/student relationship that hasn’t been broken; it’s been passed on and it’s an oral tradition.”

Iaido is an old martial art developed by the samurai warriors as an exercise to keep their skills sharp. Beginner students learn with a bokken, a Japanese wooden sword, until they are skilled enough to start working with the real thing.“They teach muscle

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y o u r s w o r d , ” Gunstone said. “Although it’s not aerobic, there’s a lot of kneeling

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He added that Iaido is all about striking with precision, leading to many hours of perfect-ing each movement. Actual use of the sword is a last-resort measure.“If you were going to

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Ian Perry, who has studied Iaido for nine years, said he enjoys the energy he gets after each session.“It’s about focus and

self-discipline and it’s an interesting group. We’re very unique individuals,” he said.

As a senior student, Perry will often help out with the less expe-rienced students. He sa id Ia ido i s more about competing with yourself than an actual opponent.“You are developing

your skill, and you get out what you put into it,” he said.

Stephen Mercer, 19, said being involved in Iaido helped him a great deal when his father passed earlier this year.

“It helps me focus and it helps me control my emotions,” he said. “I pack [them] at the door when I’m here and I leave my problems.”

When he’s not taking his bi-weekly classes in Nanaimo and Ladysmith, Mercer practises Iaido at home.

David Borys has stud-ied Iaido for the past three and a half years.“It’s passing on a way

of life [and] a tradition that I admire greatly,” he said. “It’s unique and it’s beautiful.”

Gunstone has studied Iaido for over 30 years and has also practised Kendo, a more physical version of Iaido.“My grandfather spent

a lot of time in [the]Orient so I was always fascinated with Japan,” he said.

He said an added spin-off to Iaido is the cultur-al aspect.

Ia ido is taught in L a d y s m i t h M o n d a y nights at 7:30 p.m. at Ladysmith Pr imary School. Classes resume Jan. 9, 2012. For more information, or to sit in on a session, contact Gunstone at 250-924-8114 or e-mail [email protected]. Todo Kai’s web-site is www.todokai.ca.


Iaido enthusiasts flock to Ladysmith to study an ancient Japanese art

Right, Ian Perry and David Borys hold a classic Iaido pose during a session at Ladysmith Primary School. Below right, Teresa Kapfer and her son John practise the art of draw-ing and cutting with a Japanese sword.Below left, sensei Peter Gunstone holds a stoic pose.

T h e L a d y s m i t h Waterfront Art Gallery will ring in the new year with a new art show that’s all about interpretation.

The Last Laugh and a Kind of Drama will run Jan. 7-29 and will feature works by artists who “look obliquely at life and find the edge.”

The Ladysmith and District Arts Council is encouraging peo-ple to “come experi-ence an art collective that is inspired by the humourous and the dramatic” with this show.

Kathy Holmes, presi-dent of the Ladysmith and Dis t r ic t Ar ts Council, describes the show as an interpreta-tion of both “the last laugh” and “a kind of drama.”“It could be fun, seri-

ous or dramatic; it’s up to the artist,” she said.

“We don’t really know until they bring in their art. It’s kind of a fun topic, and it gives the artist lots to think about. The last laugh could be just sharing a laugh together, or it could be evil, and there’s everything in between. All sorts of things sort of pop into my mind.“It really leaves it

wide open for the art-ist to use their imagi-nation, and usually when that happens, it’s pretty exciting.”

The art show runs from Jan. 7-29 at the Ladysmith Waterfront Art Gallery at 610 Oyster Bay Dr.

There will be a gala opening Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. Yellowpoint art-ist Grant Leier will be the guest speaker.

Born in Lloydminster, Sask., in 1956, Leier studied at the Alberta College of Art before honing his skills fur-ther at the Illustrator’s Workshop in New York. It was here that he became fascinated with pattern and dec-oration, according to

his biography.Leier feels a need to

create intense color, pattern, and a sense of celebration into every-thing he paints and wants his images to evoke feelings of well being and goodnes, he states on his website.

Combining found objects , odd pho-tographs and other imagery with a sym-phony of patterns and designs, Leier collages his images and ideas by both painting and drawing them togeth-er into a story-like set-ting. Leier works in bold, bright acrylics with festive and deco-rative colours, often framing the works with patterns of orna-mental designs.

These works are flamboyant expres-

sions of fabricated realities, states Leier’s b iography. These of ten-sent imenta l recreations can elicit nostalgia in the viewer and sometimes embel-lish memories of times gone by.

Leier and his wife, Nixie Barton, who is also a well-known artist, run the Barton and Leier Gal lery and share a studio

and large garden in Yellowpoint.“Grant is an amazing artist,” said Holmes.

“He’s iconic in Canada. He’s the most gen-erous human being you’d want to meet, generous with his time and his caring and his mentorship, and we’re very excited to have him come and speak.”

Holmes says they usually leave the topic up to the artist, but Leier will likely speak about his life in art.“I love his philosophy about life,” she said.

“He and his wife, Nixie, really believe in living every day to the full-est, and I think that’s a wonderful way to live your life.”

For more informa-tion about the upcom-

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Local artists will be picking up chairs on Jan. 14, and they will turn those chairs into works of art.

Artists will take a chair home and paint it, and the chairs will be auctioned off July 1 at the ampitheatre.

Later in the month, the Ladysmith and District Arts Council will unveil its new logo.

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Hockey fever got the year started in 2010. On Jan. 4, the Chronicle reported on the Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey League’s Pee Wee Tier 2/3 Christmas Tournament and Jamboree at Fuller Lake Arena.

Basketball was heating up the court in January 2011. The Cedar Spartan boys took gold in the Superball Tournament held in Nanaimo with an 85-76 win over D.W. Poppy. The Chronicle also reported on the Cedar Secondary boys basketball team’s recent trip to Hawaii, where they represented the country in the Sport Victoria Christmas Classic.

On Jan. 16, the Fuller Lake Arena continued its flurry of activ-ity with a figure skating showcase for Vancouver Island talent.

Readers also learned the story of former Ladysmith basketball star Darcy Kulai. Despite significant damages to his hands suffered in an industrial accident two years out of high school, Kulai went on to play soccer and coach basket-ball in his spare time.

February got on a roll when Chronicle reporter Erin DeCoste strapped herself to a wheel-chair and experienced the chal-lenge and excitement of wheel-chair rugby at Frank Jameson Community Centre. “The crash had the strength to rattle my teeth... I was risking life and limb with the local wheelchair rugby team,” she reported.

The Orcas were making great waves, breaking records and personal bests during a meet in Victoria. February also marked a momentous occasion for the Bouma family, who watched fam-ily member Lance Bouma take his first strides on NHL ice with the Calgary Flames, in a game against the Los Angeles Kings.

In March, it was an exciting month in sports as the Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey League’s Novice C-4 Stormriders were invit-ed to play in front of a Canucks crowd at Rogers Arena.

The Ladysmith Dragonboat team put out a call to the com-munity for more members, and two local swimmers, Darby Rae and Faith Knelson blew every-one out of the water at the B.C. AA Championships in Chilliwack. Rae made the podium in six out of seven events, while Knelson won a silver medal in 100m breaststroke and was ranked No. 1 in Canada among nine-year-old girls.

Ladysmith also hosted a geo-caching event, where dozens of avid adventurers set off to find hidden containers of information and treasure using their GPS.

The Cowichan Valley Warriors atom team and Cowichan Valley Vipers novice team celebrated victories in their playoff games, while locals remembered goalie Ryan Clarke at the Ryan Clarke Memorial Hockey Tournament at Fuller Lake Arena.

At the end of March, local youth soccer teams wrapped up the season, and it was announced that Ladysmith would be getting a new high-calibre soccer team, the Mid-Isle Highlanders FC, an expansion team in the Pacific Coast Soccer League’s premiere men’s division.

In Apri l , i t was off ic ial ly announced that Jim Ingram would be leaving the Trail Smoke Eaters and returning to the Cowichan Valley as GM and associate coach of the Capitals.

The LSS senior and junior boys rugby saw continued success in the season while baseball got into full swing. Ladysmith and Chemainus had plenty of dia-monds to keep fans cheering and bats swinging.

April also marked the grand opening of Forrest Field, formerly known as Lot 108. The state-of-the-art artificial turf field, with its interwoven fibres reinforced with silica sand and cryogenic rubber was said to be the best on the Island.

In May, local teams got busy using the new Forrest Field, while

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It was also announced that Black Press, parent company of the Ladysmith Chronicle, had entered a four-year partnership with the B.C. Games.

On May 3, construction students from LSS began foundation work on the Ladysmith Skatepark, a partnership between the town, LSS and Leadership Vancouver Island.

Students at Outreach Martial Arts brought home the hard-ware, an outstanding 20 med-als, from the Island Taekwondo Championships at Vancouver Island University. The David Forrest Memorial mosquitos base-ball tournament brought May to a close over the long weekend.

The LSS senior girls had a strong finish in early June at the provin-cials where, after losing their first two games, they beat Valleyview to take seventh spot in the Tier 2 division. The senior boys rugby team finished its season with 11th place at the provincials in Abbotsford.

Mount Brenton Golf Club announced two of its pros, Cash Reumkens and Jan Best, would be teeing off in the fight against ALS with a Golf-A-Thon on June 18. To raise money, the pros played as many rounds as they could from sun up to sun down.

Local rugby player Casey Cavers took his game to an international level when he had the opportuni-ty to play in the country Georgia, with the Canadian team at the U20 Junior World Rugby Trophy.

The Cowichan Valley Mustangs had a hard ride during a double-header with the North Delta Astros June 25, losing both games, while the Mid-Island Midgets had mixed results in their two double headers that weekend.

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821 - 1st Ave, Ladysmith

250-924-2221

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Teriyaki, Sushi, Udon (Japanese style noodle soup),Yakisoba (stir-fried veggie noodle),Tempura (deep-fried veggie & shrimp)

email –[email protected] Thomas Road, Ladysmith

Junction of Trans Canada Hwy. & South Cedar Road

All the best in 2012!

Business of the WeekJunction of Trans Canada Hwy. & South Cedar Road

email –[email protected] Thomas Road, Ladysmith

All the best in 2012!All the best in 2012!All the best in 2012!

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Business of the Week

Serving Clients Since 1980

9396 Smiley Rd.Chemainus

250-246-4352

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Professional Automotive Repairsby Licensed Technicians using the latest computerized equipment

• automotive • motorhome• truck • industrial • buses• computerized wheel alignment• professional diagnostics• new vehicle scheduled maintenance• certifi ed vehicle inspection including alternate fuels• custom pipe bending to 3 inches• marine mobile service• designed inspection facility• our shop can handle most vehicle repairs & maintenance Give us a call today!

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Lino, Tile, Blinds2727 JAMES ST. DUNCAN

250-748-9977LADYSMITH

250-245-0046

DAVID

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Brownlow & Sons Contracting

cell: 250-616-8975 or 250-245-7475

Ken Brownlow

FINANCINGAVAILABLEFully Insured

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821 Colonia Drive - $369,900Curb appeal plus! !

This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 1752 sq. Ft. Rancher is a dream to show and perfect for the person who wishes a single level home, and a kitchen that has WOW factor, with maple cabinets, marble counters and terrazzo fl oors!! Wonderful easy to maintain engineered hardwood and tile fl ooring, HRV system, RV parking, woodstove and gas fi replace, patios front and back for easy entertaining, updated bath-rooms, walk in master suite loset, newer roof, skylights. This home is worthy of a new owner with a most discerning of tastes. Call today!


Telford’sTelford’sBurial and Cremation CentreBurial and Cremation Centre

LADYSMITH112 French St.112 French St.

2250-245-555350-245-5553

NANAIMO595 Townsite Rd.595 Townsite Rd.

2250-591-664450-591-6644

Your local Memorial Society Your local Memorial Society of BC Funeral Home, caring of BC Funeral Home, caring service at reasonable cost.service at reasonable cost.

Greg LonsdaleGreg Lonsdale

SUMMER STUDENTSCOWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT

Looking for an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience and earn money toward next year’s tuition? The CVRD is looking for students to fi ll challenging and rewarding summer student opportunities during the Summer of 2012 in the areas of:

• Engineering & Environment & Utilities • GIS • Public Safety • Legislative Services (Records Mgt) • Arts & Culture (Program Admin) • Parks & Trails Planning • Parks Outdoor Work Crew • Recreation Summer Camps • Lifeguarding

If you are a student currently attending high school, community college or university and planning to return to school next Fall, visit our website to view all available opportunities, including qualifi cation requirements and application instructions:

www.cvrd.bc.ca

REAL ESTATE

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

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FUNERAL HOMES

How would you like to be remembered?

The choices are yours...when you plan ahead.

Call today for a free copy of:

“A Guide toPlanning Ahead.”

Iain S. Smith Manager Nanaimo

SANDS

FUNERAL CHAPELS

Nanaimo 250-753-2032

Proudly Canadian

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CARDS OF THANKS

Special thanks to Sarah Whittam R.M.T and Dr. Marshall Butcher D.C for your generous support and confi dence.From Marilyn Swallow, R.M.T RA EOT Wildfl ower Natural Health Opening Jan 2012

INFORMATION

The deadline for classifi ed advertising in our Jan. 3 issue has changed to:

Display ads noon Dec. 28Word ads 10 am Dec. 30

LOST AND FOUND

LOST KEYS - around Lady-smith Flowers Dec. 22. Call 250-740-0893.

LOST: Ladies black leather glove somewhere in Lady-smith. Please return to Chroni-cle offi ce 341 First Ave.

FUNERAL HOMES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LOST AND FOUND

LOST PETSJesse & Bell

Jesse is a large 5 year old retriever who loves cats and is very affectionate towards them. Jesses’ tag is from Parkland County, Alta.Bell, the tabby cat, has a bushy black tail and white markings on her chest.Jesse and Bell were last seen Dec 10th in the Frayne Road area BUT they are not local to BC so they could be headed in ANY direction!! Please call with any informa-tion: Jackie 250-818-3636, 250-929-7871 or Shirley 250-743-6727. Reward.

As a community, we can bring these most loved

pets home for the Holidays!

TRAVEL

GETAWAYS

LONG BEACH - Ucluelet - Deluxe waterfront cabin,

sleeps 6, BBQ. Winter special. 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299.Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

TIMESHARE

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TRAVEL

BRING THE Family! Sizzling Specials at Florida’s Best Beach! New Smyrna Beach, FL. See it all at: www.nsbfl a.com/bonjour or Call 1-800-214-0166.

ADMINISTRATION

BASTION LAW GROUP requires a receptionist for their busy downtown Nanai-mo fi rm. Ideal candidate will have previous reception experience, good typing and people skills and be able to work in a fast paced environ-ment. Start date: January 3, 2012. Competitive com-pensation package. Send resume to: [email protected] or mail to Suite 405 – 235 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, B.C.

FUNERAL HOMES

Looking for a NEW career?

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to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 cop-ies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition!

Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335

or [email protected]

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

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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.

Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance edu-cation, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month pro-gram is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available.

Toll-free 1-87-STENBERGwww.stenbergcollege.com

HELP WANTED

Alberta earthmoving company re-quires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will work in a mod-ern shop and also have mechanics truck for fi eld work. The job is at Ed-son, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawl-ers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051.

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: Heavy Duty Mechanic. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax re-sume to 250-287-9259

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PRO MAC MANUFACTURING

WELDERS & MACHINISTS

Pro Mac Manufacturing in Duncan BC is a manu-facturer of machinery parts, custom fabrica-tions and industrial Brushcutters. We are ex-panding our fabrication and machining depart-ments and are looking for:• STEEL FABRICATORS • WELDERSWe require qualifi ed Journeyman Welders and Fabricators to lay-out, fi t, fabricate and weld steel assemblies. CWB ticket or qualifi ca-tions an asset.• MACHINISTWe require qualifi ed Journeyman Machinists for Manual and/or CNC machining.Pro Mac offers a superior compensation package of wages, benefi ts and pension.

Please forward resumes to Pro Mac

Manufacturing at [email protected]

or fax 250-746-4799 Attn: Phil Humber.

PERSONAL SERVICES

FITNESS & TRAINING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

* Gutters * Windows* Siding * Moss treatment

* Pressure washing

Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306

Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343

& 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.

Call 310.3535

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

APPLIANCES

SMALL DEEP freeze, $150, Maytag SxS fridge, $350, al-mond 13 cu ft fridge, $200, white 18 cu ft fridge, $250, 30” almond self cleaning range, $150, white self clean-ing range, $200. Washer dryer sets $200-$350. Washers $150-$250, Dryers $100-$150. Built-in dishwashers $100-$150, portable GE dishwasher $150 and more. 6 month war-ranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.

HELP WANTED

Call 310.3535

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FUEL/FIREWOOD

SEASONED FIREWOODVancouver Island’s largest fi re-wood producer offers fi rewoodlegally obtained during forestrestoration, large cords. Helprestore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs?Acorn Stairlifts can help. CallAcorn Stairlifts now! Mentionthis ad & get 10% off your newStairlift! Call 1-866-981-5990.

HOMES WANTED

HELP WANTED

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RENTALS

Royal LePage Property Management

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

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

Chemainus area: 2 bdrm ocean view duplex, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, $750/mo, available December 1.

Ladysmith: Harbour view 4 bdrm home with basement suite, 5 appls., gas f/p, hot-water heat, n/s, n/p, refer-ences please, available now, $1500/mo.

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

Ladysmith: Warehouse/re-tail space, 2000 square feet approx., Westdown Rd. Available Dec. 2011

Ladysmith:Alderwood Area, 3 bdrm rancher, like new, 5 appls, nice yard, n/s, n/p, avail. now, $1300/mo.

Call Royal LePage250-245-0975

EXECUTIVE HOME 4000 sq.ft. Cowichan Valley Hwy, with great view, 4 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, 2 fi replaces plus approx. 1 acre horse paddock. Available immediately, $2500 per month, utilities not includ-ed. For viewing, contact 250-240-2891 or 250-248-0015.

Ladysmith: 2 bdrm home downtown, garage, available now, $675/mo, call Ray 250-616-2345.

REAL ESTATE

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOMES FOR RENT

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

LADYSMITH, 2 bdrm corner suite, avail Jan 01/12. Includes w/d hookup. $700/mo. 250-741-0353 or [email protected]

The deadline for classifi ed advertising in our Jan. 3 issue has changed to:

Display ads noon Dec. 28Word ads 10 am Dec. 30

SUITES, LOWER

LADYSMITH, 1 bdrm, large, newer, insuite W/D, walk to all amenities. Avail immed. $575 mo. Call 250-667-1555.

Ladysmith: 1 bdrm, ocean view, Avail. Jan. 1st, $750/mo incl. utils except phone & inter-net. n/s, n/p, 250-245-9938.

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

Ladysmith: Lg. 1 bdrm + den, full on ocean view, private lev-el entrance woodstove, shared laundry,1 cat friendly,$900/mo, dmg deposit & ref’s, 250-245-8842.

LADYSMITH- (walk to town) new bright 1 bdrm, Priv. entr. NS/NP. Quiet, mature ten-ant(s). Utils incld. Parking small car. On bus route. Avail Jan 15. $750. (250)245-4025.

SUITES, UPPER

Ladysmith: bright 2 bdrm, hy-dro and cable incl. n/s, n/p, 250-245-4638.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

DreamCatcher Auto Loans“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-910-6402www.PreApproval.cc

WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Treat your-self this Christmas to $500 cash back. We fund your fu-ture not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.cre-ditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

CARS

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

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

VTRUCKS & ANS

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

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OnGoing

BINGO - LADYSMITHEvery Wed - 6:45 pm, Doors 5 pm, St. Mary's Church Hall. Info call 250-245-3079. Sponsored by Ladysmith Resources Centre Association

CANCER SOCIETYThe Ladysmith Branch needs volunteer drivers to provide transportation for Ladysmith cancer patients needing help to and from cancer-related appointments. Volunteers needed for all aspects of the society's work. Weekdays call 250-245-0671, 10 am - 1 pm.

HAR VEST HOUSE FOOD BANKChemainus. Friday, Info call 250-246-3455.

BINGOChemainus Senior Drop-in Centre. Mondays, 6:40 pm. Info: Murray 250-246-9968.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Volunteers needed. 250-245-1118.

MEALS ON WHEELS Ladysmith meals delivered Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Volunteer drivers needed. Call Pearl: 250-245-3844.

LADYSMITH LEGIONMondays, crib, 7 p.m. Meat draws: Saturdays

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What’s Happening

Up Coming

MOUNT BRENTON

GARDEN CLUB -

meeting, Tues, Jan 10, 1:30 pm, Calvary Baptist Church on River Road.$2 drop in fee. GUESTS WELCOME. Info: 250-246-5351

LADYSMITH CAMERA

CLUB - “Getting the Shot”, a how-to exposé of the techniques of award-winning Ladysmith-based photographer Sean Sherstone. Tues, Jan 24, 7 pm, Hardwick Hall, High St at 3rd Ave, Ladysmith. Public welcome. Non-members $5 drop-in fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. Info, www.ladysmithcameraclub.com

BRIDAL SHOWCASE

- Beban Park Community Centre, Sun, Jan 15, doors 6 pm so come early. Free admission, bring your fiancée, bridesmaids, Mom and the new Mother-in-law and friends. Registration preferred, Maryanna at 250-751-1956 or online, www.welcomewagon.ca

BABY SHOWER

- Beban Park Community Centre, Sun, Jan 15, doors open 12 noon so come early. Free admission so bring unlimited guests, including your husband, Moms, Grandmas, aunts, uncles and friends. Registration preferred, Maryanna

at 250-751-1956 or online www.welcomewagon.ca

HICKORY DICKORY

DOCK- Traditional Christmas Pantomime,Ladysmith Little TheatreDecember 15-31. Info 250-924-0658 www.ladysmiththeatre.com

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.

2 - 5:15 pm, Fridays 4-6 pm, Sundays 3-5 pm, Darts: Wednesdays, 7 pm, Line dancing: Thursdays 9-11 am, Fridays: pool, 8 pm,250-245-2273.

CANADIAN FEDERATION of UNIVERSITY WOMENNanaimo branch. Meets 4th Monday of each month. St. Andrews Presbyterian. 7 pm. Karen: 250-756-9508.

BINGO Every Fri, 6:45 p.m., Chemainus Legion branch #191. Doors open 5 p.m.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTSOrganizers meet 3rd Thursday of each month at the FOL building at 4th & Strathcona Ave. 7 pm. 250-245-5888 or 250-245-2263.

LADYSMITH FAMILY AND FRIENDSParent/caregiver & children age 0-6 drop-in, Sept to June: Mon - Fri 9:30 am. - noon at Aggie Hall. July to August: Tues to Thurs: 9:30 am - noon. Info: 250-210-0870.

LADYSMITH EAGLES AERIE #2101Meets every 1st & 3rd Wednesday. 8 p.m. Auxiliary meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 pm Eagles Hall.

CHEMAINUS THEATRE COSTUME SHOP Needs volunteer seamstresses to help build for upcoming shows. Contact Crystal Hanson 250-246-9800 ext. 7117.

SPEEDWATCH/COPSCitizens on Patrol & SpeedWatch need volunteers. Contact the Community Policing Station at Coronation Mall. 250-245-1118.

LADIES GOLF Ladysmith Golf Course, Tuesdays, 10 am. Call 250-245-7313.

TOPS #4456 - LadysmithMeets each Thurs 9-11 am in the Pentecostal Church on 4th Ave. Call Sheila 250-722-2613.


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THE ORCAS SWIM CLUB Ongoing registration. Call Registrar Denise Rae at 250-245-7925.

MOUNT BRENTON POWER & SAIL SQUADRONMembership meeting. Ladysmith Legion hall. Every 3rd Tuesday except holidays & July & August, 7:30 pm.

LODGE ON 4TH FAMILY COUNCIL - Family & friends advocating on behalf of the residents. Next meeting info contact Judy at 250-245-3438.

LADYSMITH NEWCOMERS CLUB - Welcoming new residents to the Ladysmith area. Couples & singles welcome. Sharon at 250-245-9334 or [email protected]

LADYSMITH MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP Meets on the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month 1:30 pm basement of Ladysmith Resource Centre.

LADYSMITH CELE BRA TIONS SOCIETY Ladysmith Days. Ladysmith city hall, on 1st Thursday of every month, 7 pm 250-245-2263. www.ladysmithdays.com

DAD'S GROUP - Drop In Breakfast - Program of the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association. 630 - 2nd Ave., Upper Floor, Saturdays, 10 - noon. 250-245-3079.

ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA SUPPORT

GROUP Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Call Jane Hope, Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-245-7939 or 1-800-462-2833.

COWICHAN VALLEY HOSPICE Emotional support for those facing a life threatening illness, family and friends and for those grieving the death of a loved one. 1-888-701-4242. Group, telephone & individual support available.

NORTH OYSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETYEngraved bricks fund-raiser. Info call Bob Handel at 250-245-0919.

LADYSMITH AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETYNew members welcome. Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. 2 p.m. at the archives. 250-245-0100.

LADYSMITH SALTAIR GARDEN CLUBEvery third Thur at 7:30 pm, First United Church Hall, (corner of High St & 3rd Ave) with in-garden meetings June, July, August. Come& grow with us! New members always welcome. $10 membership, $2 drop-in.

LINE DANCINGChemainus Seniors Drop In Centre. Tuesdays, 10 - 11 a.m. Jo Kelly: 250-245-1185.

AL-ANONMeets Tuesdays, 7:30 pm downstairs at Ladysmith Resource Centre Association.

NARCOTICS ANONYOMOUSMeets Sundays, 7-8 pm Downstairs at Ladysmith Resource Centre Association.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUBMeets Tuesdays weekly, 1 pm. Beginners

welcome. Town and Country Mobile Home Park. 250-245-4522.

LADYSMITH LEGION LADIES AUXILIARYMeets 2nd Wednesdays monthly, 7 pm.

NANAIMO-CEDAR FARMER’S INSTITUTE Cedar United Church Hall. 2nd Thursdays Oct. to June. Visitors welcome. Info: 250-722-3397.

PROBUS CLUB OF LADYSMITH (for information see www.probus.org), meets every third Wed morning of the month at the new Seniors' Centre Hall, 2nd Ave. and Buller St. Doors 9.30. No mtg. in August.

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