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There will be no Paddlefest in Ladysmith this year.

But that doesn’t mean it’s gone for good.

Vancouver Island Paddlefest Society president Bud Bell announced last week that the society will not host the event in 2012. The society will use this hiatus to develop a strategic plan to potentially continue with a new mandate.

Bell and his wife Sheryll, who own Sealegs Kayaking, helped start Paddlefest 14 years ago.“Sheryll and I were part of a very

small group who started it, and we wanted it to envelope the industry through its ages and evolutions, and I think we’ve done that to the point where ... it needs a chance to step back from the canvas and see if we need to change it,” he explained. “We don’t know if it’s gone its full cycle or if it has more to give. We need to see if it needs changes.”“The industry has changed; there-

fore, Paddlefest in general needs to change and envelop and develop the changes that are made, otherwise it is stagnant and we don’t want that,” he added.

Bell expects to hear a lot of feed-back about Paddlefest, and all of those ideas will help determine the event’s future.“Because we’re fortunate to be

at Transfer Beach, we’ll hear lots and ask questions from our staff and other kayak companies and manufacturers and the public, who are always the ones who generate change in any industry and are the backbone,” he said. “To stay in front of change, as a company, Sealegs has to see what’s happening and hope-fully use the information we have to look at Paddlefest in Ladysmith and

bring in ideas and formulate those ideas and present them to the town and people.“If it works out it is something we

want to continue with, that’s great, and that’s what the society will do.”

When they started Paddlefest, they wanted to give everyone the chance to enjoy paddlesports, and the event has embodied that over the years as it has grown, explained Bell.“At the same time, the venue we

were given by the town allowed us the room and a central location so we could develop it into an industry leader,” he said. “It started with a handful of vendors, four to five ven-dors, and it’s grown to 45 vendors.”

This year’s cancellation is a response to changes in the paddlesports indus-try. The industry has evolved a great deal in the last 25 years, as sympo-siums and paddle fests up and down the coast have come and gone, and there have been more people pad-dling in the last 15 years, explained Bell.“I think the industry has made it more

accessible for everyone to enjoy pad-dling,” he said. “The industry is no longer catering to individuals going on five-day tours or extended expe-ditions; there are more people now who are buying products and buying boats for their own use.”

Bell is thankful for everyone who has been a part of Paddlefest over the years.“The society would like to recog-

nize the contribution of its industry leaders and volunteers,” he noted.

“Special thanks to the people of Ladysmith for welcoming the public each year to their wonderful venue and community.”

The society is now asking for feedback from its volunteers and partners to discuss moving for-ward. The society welcomes input at [email protected].

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A group of trail enthu-siasts is looking for sup-port to link the Trans Canada Trail through Cedar and provide mid-Island communities an economic boost.

The Regional District of Nanaimo opened the first section of T C T b e t w e e n t h e City of Nanaimo and the Cowichan Valley Regional District in early 2001. It begins in Colliery Dam Park, runs through the back-woods of Nanaimo and Extension to the Nanaimo River.

A bridge over the river is needed to connect it with the south route a l o n g t h e H a s l a m Trail, Haslam Creek suspension br idge, Timberlands Road and into the CVRD.

The proposed Cedar link would use TCT connections to the M o r d e n - C o l l i e r y Regional Trail through either Timberlands

Road, Nanaimo River at Cassidy, where there is an existing footbridge, or Cedar Road at the Nanaimo Parkway.“These are all gen-

era l opt ions ,” sa id Laurie Gourlay, presi-dent of the Mid-Island S u s t a i n a b i l i t y a n d Stewardship Initiative that is working with the ad-hoc trail group.

“We’re flexible and want to work with all inter-ested parties to make this work.”

The group would like to see the Cedar route eventually link to the new TCT in Tsawwassen via the Duke Point ferry terminal.“It’s a huge tourism

opportunity for Cedar, Nanaimo and Duncan that needs to be cul-tivated,” said Gourlay.

“It will bring the local people out and bring the tourists in.”

Joan Michel , RDN parks and trails coordi-nator, said the demand for trails in Cedar is legitimate, but there are a number of issues.

“There’s no question a trail system through Cedar would be won-derful for residents and wonderful for tourism,” she said. “But one of the hardest things is access to land and another is deal ing with water. There is no magic cor-ridor ready to connect the trail to Cedar.”

The TCT goal is to have the countrywide trail linked by 2017 for the nation’s 150th anniversary. The RDN board has OK’d a fea-sibility study on bridg-ing the existing trail at the Nanaimo River, but Michel said there’s no guarantee the bridge will be built by 2017.

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The Chronicle wishes to correct an error in the article published in the Jan. 24 edition, Cedar Community Hall benefits from grants.The North Oyster Community Hall was incorrectly referred to as the Cedar

Community Hall. As well, the in-kind donation from Fortis BC totalled approx-imately $30,000, not $60,000 as published. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this error has caused.

Mad for science

A Mad Scientist paid a visit to St. Joseph’s Elementary School in Chemainus last week. Here, Roger Wilson, who is in Grade 6, fi nds that sicence is fun with Dr. Ah Ha, who demonstrated many exciting experiments for the students. Mad Science is offering after-school sessions for interested students.

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LDBA will be all ears

T h e L a d y s m i t h Downtown Business Association wants its members to speak up so it can have a strong voice.

As a new year begins, the association is spreading the mes-sage that it is open and eager to hear what members have to say, president Jenna Forster explained dur-ing the LDBA’s annual g e n e r a l meeting Jan. 19.

I n t h e past year, the LDBA has done a lot of f o u n d a -t i o n a l work — it became a society t h a n k s to a lot of hard work by Tammy Leslie, and it devel-oped policies and procedures, explained Forster.

Moving forward, one of the things the LDBA will do is look at what its district is and what it’s going to cover and whether or not to expand it.“ L o c a l b u s i n e s s

encompasses a lot wi th in the bound-aries,” said Forster.

“We’re looking to be a resource for local busi-nesses; we’re looking to be a support for local businesses.”

Forster is confident about the future of the LDBA, which current-ly has 87 members.“We believe that the

LDBA is a growing force,” she said. “We are very fortunate to have a team of directors that are extremely passion-ate about Ladysmith, about Ladysmith as a community and about

business in Ladysmith and what we can do to support that. It’s taking that passion and directing it some-where, so we’ve all worked really hard on that. It’s been quite a successful year. Our membership number is down, but I think it’s healthy.”

Moving forward, the LDBA will be look-ing at how it hears its members’ voices and at different ways of collecting input so it

can serve i t s m e m -bers better.“When we

c a n h a v e a stronger voice, we can make c h a n g e , ” said Forster, using the town’s new policy on filming in Ladysmith,

which was developed after hearing from the LDBA about challeng-es some businesses faced while filming was taking place, as an example.

The LDBA is partner-ing with the Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Ladysmith on the 10 per cent shift initiative, and this will be a major focus in 2012.

The initiative, which was launched in early December, encourag-es people to shift 10 per cent of their cur-rent spending to local businesses.

When dollars are spent at local inde-pendents, up to three times as much money stays locally, and since local independents are much more likely to keep the money circulating in the local economy, the econom-ic impact multiplies dramatically, accord-ing to the LDBA.

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Lindsay ChungTHE CHRONICLE

“When we can have a stronger voice, we can make change.”

Jenna Forster,LDBA president

Quoted in the Chronicle

Chris HamlynBLACK PRESS


Fourth Quarter Utility Bills - Due WEDNESDAY March 14th at 4:00 p.m.Utility bills for October to December have been mailed. If you have not received your bill, or have any questions about your bill, please call 250.245.6414, ext. 6206. Please ensure you pay prior to the due date to avoid the penalty.

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 $40

Licences (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.

Recognition for Good Neighbours - Nomination Deadline March 31, 2012.Do you have a neighbour who really goes the extra mile to be helpful by shoveling snow, helping with yard work or doing other good deeds? If you would like to recognize a neighbour who goes above and beyond, you can nominate them for the Good Neighbours Program (formerly the Snow Angels Program).

All you need to do is send a letter or e-mail explaining why you would like to nominate your Good Neighbour. All nominees are eligible to win a cash prize and to be honoured at a Council Meeting.

Send nominations to: Town of Ladysmith Good Neighbours Program PO Box 220, 410 Esplanade Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A2 [email protected]

Garbage / Recycling Collection The pick - up days for 2012 are on the garbage 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

Snow Removal InformationThe fi rst priority for the snow ploughs is to clear snow from establishments such as the community health centre, RCMP station, ambulance station and fi re station. We clear and maintain all main roads throughout the day and night as the snow continues to fall. These main roads include Fourth Avenue, First Avenue, Dogwood Drive, Davis Road and Chemainus Road. It can take up to 48 hours to clear all the roads in Town. If snow falls again within that time, crews must then return to streets with higher priority. We hope you will be patient when this happens. Town staff clear sidewalks around parks, bridges, Town-owned properties and heavily travelled sidewalks along First Avenue and Dogwood Drive.

Residents are reminded that they must clear their own sidewalks by 10:00 am following a snowfall.

A free sand mixture is available outside the Public Works Yard (Sixth Avenue at Roberts Street) to help you keep sidewalks clear and safe.

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NOTICES & NEWSNOTICES & NEWSCouncil Meeting ScheduleCouncil Meetings Monday, February 6th and Monday, February 20th at 7:00 p.m.Government Services Committee Monday, February 20th 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

Check your Winter 2012 Leisure Guide for special events throughout the season! If you did not receive one in the mail, drop by the Community Centre for a copy, or look at it at www.ladysmith.ca Pro-D Day Activities Join friends for fun-packed days with supervised games, sports, movies, arts & crafts & swimming, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., February 20 and 21 (register early!)PRESCHOOLLaFF Family Resource Program at the Aggie, and Family Frolics at the Community Centre and Aggie ([email protected]); childminding available for some fi tness and swim programs (call 250.245.6424 for info)CHILDRENPro-D Day Activities; Karate Level 1 & 2; Gymnastics; Stay Safe at Home; Babysitter Training; Classical Yoga.YOUTH* (TEEN)Karate; Argentine Tango; Belly Dance for Women; Classical Yoga; Youth Zone Fridays at the Rec Room – pool, ping-pong, foosball, air hockey, karaoke, videos, internet, board games, snacks, and more! *Note: Youth 16 years and older may also participate in adult programs.ADULT/SENIORGardening Workshops (Food Security; Soil, Composting & Fertilizers; Square Foot Gardening; Growing Small Fruits); Argentine Tango; Belly

Dance for Women; Karate; 50 Plus Computer Club; Arts Council Workshops (Mixed Media; Journal Collage; Mosaics for Everyone); Spanish Level 1 & 2; Food Skills for Families.SWIMMING LESSONS etc.Lessons for all ages, including Aqua Adults, Preschool, Red Cross for Kids, and more! Next session starts February 13. Register now!AQUATIC LEADERSHIP and BOATINGNLS Precert/Recert – February 19; Standard First Aid & CPR – February 11 and 12FITNESS PROGRAMS (WET & DRY)Personal Training Available: call 250.245.6414 ext. 6237 or see a Personal Trainer.Drop-In Wet: Ladies Aquafi t; Co-ed Aquafi t; Nifty Fifties Aquafi t; Adaptive Fitness (arthritis therapy); length swimming; Baby & Me Aquafi t; Water SpinRegistered Wet: Aqua Adult Swim Lessons (beginner or skills improvement) Drop-In Dry: Retro Robics; Cardio Circuit; Reps, Sets & Strength; Fitness Lite; Yoga; Drop-In Spin; Core Essentials; Indoor Soccer; Pickleball.Registered Dry: Spin & Core; Bootcamp; Weekend Warrior; Classical Yoga; Morning Bootcamp; Karate Level 1 & 2; Friday Spin & Core; TRX Bosu; Boxercise Kickboxing; Osteofi t; Zumba Dance; Easy Tai Chi. Space permitting, you may pay a drop in fee for registered fi tness programs (phone to check at 250.245.6424)

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Area A residents may see taxes rise

Property taxes will increase for residents under the proposed Regional District of Nanaimo 2012 budget if it’s adopted.

The proposed 2012 consolidated budget will raise $38.41 million — an increase of 6.7 per cent com-pared to 2011’s $36-million budget.

The majority of expenses are in three key areas — 21 per cent on public transit, 16 per cent on solid waste management and 15 per cent on wastewater treatment.

The City of Nanaimo’s proposed contribution to RDN general ser-vices costs will increase to $13.04 million, compared to $12.028 mil-lion last year. How Nanaimo raises money for those services is deter-mined by the city’s budgeting pro-cess.

Property owners in the electoral areas will see varying increases in their property taxes for general ser-vices. Those owners could also see additional increases above the gen-eral services property taxes depend-

ing on if the area receives local ser-vices such as fire protection, sewer, water and street lighting.

Under the proposed budget, resi-dents in electoral area A (Cedar, Yellowpoint and Cassidy) will see an increase of $5 per $100,000 of assessed property value for general services.

For area B (Gabriola, Mudge and Decourcey) and area E (Nanoose Bay), residents will see a $1 increase per $100,000 of assessed property value.

Area C (Extension, East Wellington and Pleasant Valley) will have a $5 increase.

Changes can still be made to the proposed budget, which will be finalized at the end of March. The budget will be reviewed again dur-ing the Feb. 14 board meeting and on March 13, the RDN will intro-duce the budget bylaw.

To submit questions or feedback regarding the 2012 budget, please call 250-390-4111 or e-mail [email protected]. For more information and budget reports, go to www.rdn.bc.ca and click on the finance link.

Rachel SternBLACK PRESS

Cedar, Yellowpoint and Cassidy residents could see increases if proposed RDN budget is adopted


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Ladysmith families are being invited to gather next week to learn about their neighbours and find out what to do in an emergency.

Local Emergency Response Neighbourhoods Program (LERN) — Keeping Families Safe is hosting an information session Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Ecole Davis Road Elementary at 444 Parkhill Terrace.

LERN provides neighbourhood communities with information, training and skills to be self-suf-ficient for a minimum of seven days following a disaster.

Experience shows that in a disaster, 80 per cent of your help comes from your neighbours and that neighbourhoods natu-rally come together in times of crisis, according to LERN. “(The session) is mainly just to

know what to do when there’s an

emergency and some of the key steps, how they can help their neighbour,” said Ecole Davis Road Parent Advisory Council (PAC) member Karen Fediuk.

The whole town is invited to the session, and Fediuk says they especially hope people who live around Davis Road will come because there is no safe site at the south end of town in Ladysmith’s emergency plan.“The Davis Road PAC thinks

Ecole Davis Road would be the logical spot because it’s the only, or one of the few, open areas in the south end — it has a ball field there,” she said.

Fediuk says a big concern for PAC members is that if there was an emergency, the principal would be responsible for chil-dren until their parents could get to them, and what would hap-pen if they couldn’t get to that part of town from elsewhere.“It’s recognizing that in a real

emergency, your neighbours are

who you are relying on,” she said. “A few people will be trained on what to look for. We’re hoping to map some information about our neighbourhood. I think it’s really about finding out who your neighbours are.”

The LERN Program is seven simple steps:• Talk to neighbours closest to

you and invite them to become prepared for emergencies• Call 250-245-2560 or e-mail to

ask about a presentation• Invite your neighbours to

attend• Come and find out how to

prepare and get your questions answered• Challenge each other to get

prepared and share ideas• Map important information

about your neighbourhood• Sign up for free training and

continue developing your com-munity spirit

Contact 250-245-7187 to regis-ter for the LERN session.

Ready for an emergencyLindsay ChungTHE CHRONICLE

Local police warn of online fraud activity

The Ladysmith detach-ment responded to 59 calls for service. Monday, Jan. 23 } The police received a complaint of unauthor-ized transactions on a MasterCard, resulting in more than a dozen unauthorized online t r a n s a c t i o n s . T h e MasterCard Security Section is continuing to investigate. In total, on Jan. 23, the Ladysmith RCMP investigated three unrelated fraud complaints involving suspicious account activity. RCMP wish to remind the public to take steps to protect their personal informa-tion and regularly mon-itor their accounts and statements for unau-thorized transactions. Tuesday, Jan. 24} In the early after-

noon, the Ladysmith RCMP received a com-plaint of two stolen motorcycles. One was a 2006 Yamaha dirt bike, and the other was a 2006 Honda dirt bike. Both were taken

from a detached garage at the 1100 block of Rocky Creek Road. The police are continuing to investigate, and anyone with any information is asked to contact the local detachment.Wednesday, Jan. 25 } T h e L a d y s m i t h

R C M P r e c e i v e d a report of a theft from Home Hardware in Ladysmith. A variety of tools, including socket wrenches, screwdriv-ers and pliers were stolen along with a

“Curadory” knife. The pol ice continue to investigate. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the local detachment.

} A complaint was rece ived of a los t Kodak digital camera, model C813, which was lost some time in the preceding weeks around the Coronation Mall area. If anyone has seen or recovered the camera, they are asked to contact the detachment.Thursday, Jan. 26} In the early morning,

the RCMP responded to three unrelated minor motor vehicle accidents. The acci-dents were a result of icy road conditions and were all minor in nature. No charges were recommended.Friday, Jan. 27} Around noon, the

L a d y s m i t h R C M P responded to a domes-tic disturbance in prog-ress on Buller Street near Second Avenue. T h e i n v e s t i g a t i o n resulted in one arrest for uttering threats, and the individual was released on conditions to appear in court at a later date.

Films kick off workshop series“Nobody can do everything, but we all can do

something.”That will be Cowichan Valley film producer Nick

Versteeg’s key message when he makes his first visit to Ladysmith during the first in a series of free community garden workshops presented by the Ladysmith Community Gardens Society and the Town of Ladysmith.

The free workshops will run Tuesdays from Feb. 7 to March 20 at 7 p.m. at the lower level of the

Frank Jameson Community Centre. The series kicks off next week with a work-

shop about Food Security. Versteeg will show segments from his two documentaries, Food

Security: It’s in Your Hands and Island on

the Edge. After the viewing, there will be dis-cussion about local food issues and farming on Vancouver Island.

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On Feb. 9, Ladysmith’s Bethel Tabernacle will be filled with both culture and hope as the Watoto Children’s Choir comes to town.“The concert is very high energy, they’ll have the African chanting, they’ll have the drums ... and their smiles are amazing,” said church pastor Rob Bedard. “They’re happy children, and it’s not an act.“They dance together beauti-fully and wear these incred-ible African costumes.”

The Watoto Children’s Choir is based out of Uganda, where war has left the country in peril, Bedard said.“They have slaughtered the moms and dads and left many orphaned; they have employed children as war soldiers — it is a very sad state of existence for these kids and some of them have been mutilated,” he said.

There has also been a huge epidemic of HIV and AIDS, and more than half of the popula-tion is younger than 15.“It’s an international crisis,”

Bedard said.Watoto, which means “chil-

dren” in Swahili, was founded in Kampala by missionaries Gary and Marilyn Skinner in the mid 1990s. Their vision was to help local orphaned children to realize their poten-tial to one day be Uganda’s next leaders and give them the hope to realize that goal by providing them with proper food, shelter and education.

Watoto children l ive in “Villages of Hope,” guarded compounds to protect them from outside rebels, and are overseen by a communal mama who cooks, cleans and rears them.

The Watoto choir tours across the globe and visits Ladysmith approximately once every two years.“What they’re trying to do is

raise interna-tional aware-ness and raise

funds so they can build more villages of hope and they can provide the food and educa-tion for these children who can’t afford it,” Bedard said.

“This is a Christian organiza-tion, so there is a faith element to it, but the whole mission is to give these children hope.”

There will be no admission charge for entrance to the con-cert, but donations are wel-comed, and merchandise will be available for purchase. As well, people can learn

about the Watoto child and university student sponsor-ship programs.“Last year, they had jewelry that was being used for entre-preneurial women whose hus-bands had been slaughtered,” Bedard said.

The Watoto Children’s Choir will perform Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the concert is approximately two hours long.“It’s always a highlight for our people,” Bedard said. “They’re very inspiring.”

For more information, call 250-245-8221.


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T h e L a d y s m i t h S e c o n d a r y S c h o o l senior improv team will be on the scene this weekend at the Canadian Improv Games Vancouver Island finals to vie for a chance to advance to the nation-als in Ottawa.

The team advanced to the Island finals after finishing second at the South Island Cup Jan. 13-15 in Esquimalt. The team competed against five other troupes and missed out on first place by one point against Victoria High School.

Rachelle Younie, a Grade 11 student, said she and her teammates were pleased with the outcome.“It showed how much

competition we have this year, and it’s pretty exciting,” she said. “All of the other schools are so talented, and it feels really cool to see all these other people who do the exact same thing as you and they’re so good too.”

Improv is the art of spontaneously develop-ing scenes on stage by improvising.“It’s kind of crazy; you

don’t have time to think,” Younie said. “You have to have a lot of trust in yourself and your team-mates, that what you’re doing is going to help the scene go forward. It’s not like a play where you can prepare.”

The South Island finals provided a great oppor-tunity for the LSS teams to harvest ideas and examine the dynamics

and structure of other teams, Younie said.

While the senior team clinched second place, the two junior teams who participated placed second and fourth.

The Vancouver Island improv games will be held Feb. 3-5. The sec-ond-place junior team will advance to the tour-nament, but only senior teams can compete for a shot at the nationals.

With such close com-petition, the pressure is on, but for the senior team, whose Grade 12 members will not return next year, the focus is on fun.“We got the opportu-

nity to go [to nationals] last year, so we all feel privileged to have got-ten that opportunity,” Younie said. “Everyone’s comfortable with going

there not really wor-rying about the whole competition aspect and focussing on enjoying the time with the other teams and performing.“No matter what hap-

pens, we know we’re going to have a lot of fun.”


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The Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society’s board puts their heart into nurturing the region’s local music and art venues.

The society, founded in 2000, became a regis-tered Arts Council with the Assembly of BC Arts Councils in 2008.

Chair Kathy Wachs advises that although they do pro-mote visual arts in the area, the group’s emphasis is on music. Their venue is the band shell in Chemainus’ Waterwheel Park.

“It’s a beautiful setting in Waterwheel Park — the rus-tic and covered band shell, grass for resting on and a playground for children, trees for shade, a welcom-ing environment for dogs, and often the show’s back-drop is a setting sun,” she says.

Wachs is a busy local volunteer who was named

Chemainus Volunteer of the Year in 2011.

She indicated that her work with the CVCAS board is fun and motivat-ing. Although they have no office or gallery, the soci-ety’s endeavours focus on live, local performances.

Also active are past chair Wes Everitt, vice-chair Bob Johns, secretary Karen Hopkins and treasurer Christina Godbolt. Directors include Philip Holmes, Mavis Skeikh, Susan Martin, Jeff Ratcliff and Shelley Rouse.

The 2012 season starts this year with the Arts and Ethnics Festival April 28 at the Chemainus Seniors Centre on Willow Street.

Wachs notes that this is a showcase for ethnic foods, dance, artists, artisans and more and is part of BC Arts and Cultural Week, in which the spotlight is on the vital contribution that arts and culture make in learning and in life. The festival will have a wide range of art and music from countries from all over the world. There will be a variety of perfor-

mances and artists display-ing their products.

Starting June 12, the week-ly live music at Waterwheel Park kicks off.

Local, live performances provide a festive and neigh-bourly gathering every Tuesday night. Wachs sug-gests checking in with the website in the com-ing months for the list of performers for this year’s shows. She advised that the Coastal Community Credit Union continues to be an avid supporter of their society. The music events are very well attended by the community, often with audiences between 100 and 300 people. It sounds like evenings of fun for us all to look forward to as we wait for the sun-filled days of summer.

The CVCAS is also behind the successful once-a-year bluegrass extravaganza in Waterwheel Park.

Bob Johns is the organiz-er of the annual Bluegrass Festival that takes place July 14 this year. Wooden benches are provided for

approximately 200 viewers in front of the stage, and, in addition, there is room for comfortable lawn chairs and cushions on the grass.

The event is donation-based and thrives on hearty generosity from the crowd. Featured artists are already noted online at www.cvcas.com.

Although we are in the depths of the winter rainy season, just pondering on some of the summer joys can lift your spirits. Mark your calendars and take in the music this summer and get to know our Chemainus neighbours.

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for the upcoming Rock Paper Scissors exhibit is Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

T h e g a l a o p e n i n g i s Sat., Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Waterfront Gallery in Ladysmith. The public is welcome to join us for an evening of fine art and fun.

G a b r i o l a g l a s s a n d mixed media artist Tammy Hudgeon will be the guest speaker at the opening.

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There’s no question the newspaper industry is changing — and has been changing for a long time now.

People get their news in so many different ways, and I think their expectations change

too. A lot of people want more from their newspaper. And that’s why our parent company, Black Press, is put-ting a lot of emphasis on our websites and on giving you more than a story and photo. We want to be the place you come for your community news, and we want to give you a reason to check our website first.

We’ve just undergone some training on how we can make our websites more interesting, and in the coming days and weeks, we’ll be working hard to give you a bet-ter web experience.

We’ll create more photo slideshows. We’ll bring you more short and quick updates. We’ll try to make our Facebook page more engaging. We might even remem-ber to Tweet.

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Editor: On Jan . 19 , the Board of

t h e A m e r i c a n A c a d e m y o f Environmental Medicine stated “(We) oppose the installation of smart meters in homes and schools based on a scientific assessment of the current medical literature. Chronic exposure to wireless fre-quency radiation is a preventable environmental hazard that is suf-ficiently well-documented to war-rant immediate preventable pub-lic health action” This is the first major North American medical group to take this strong stance. It probably won’t be the last.

While B.C. Hydro continues to install these meters in our com-munities, many of us have drawn a line in the sand and continue to resist having them installed on our homes. This new medical opinion only stiffens our resolve.

Any of your readers not want-ing to be a lab rat for BC Hydro should not permit the installation of a smart meter on their home.

Jim StachowNorth Oyster

Editor: Re: Tom Fletcher’s BC Views

Jan. 24 (environmentalists)It is so refreshing to see the facts

in print on some of today’s hot button issues.

I support the right of people and interest groups to protest and campaign on the popular issues, but it is irksome that too often these groups use distorted and incorrect statements to support their causes.

The point Tom raises — that many people with little knowledge of the truth get involved in these protests — makes it all the more important that those of us follow-ing the issues do our own research before swallowing the line handed out by some posing as environ-mentalists and eco-warriors.

The example set by ex-Green-peace founder Dr. Patrick Moore in showing a willingness to probe deep for the truth ought to be a les-son for all protest groups before setting off on their campaigns.

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Aging: everyone is doing it. And we all have to pre-pare for the increase in the seniors population that is fast approaching.

According to BC Stats, Ladysmith and area had 4,083 people aged 65 and older in 2010, or nearly 22 per cent of the total population.

By 2020, that percentage will increase to just under 30 per cent.

What does that mean for our area?

How can we prepare now for an aging population and the challenges and opportuni-ties that will bring?

Patricia Edge, a long-time seniors’ advocate and activ-ist in Ladysmith, sits on the National Seniors Council. The council recently presented a report that looked at inter-generational relations within society.

They found that inaccu-rate percep-tions about a g i n g c a n have a significant-ly negative effect on public planning and policy, espe-cially in the provi-sion and delivery of community ser-vices.

New Democrats recognize the need for a comprehen-sive plan to adjust to the demographic shift we are facing and to ensure the seniors’ population remains healthy and able to participate in society.

That’s why I have decided to host a series of seniors’ round-tables in the riding to hear from constituents on which

issues and p r i o r i t i e s they see as best prepar-ing our com-

munity and nation for the increase in the seniors’ popu-lation.

The roundtable i n L a d y s m i t h will be held Fri., Feb. 24 from 3-5 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 171 at 22 High St.

Light refresh-ments will be pro-vided.My office will be

contacting local seniors’ organizations to confirm their participation in the next few weeks.

The idea of this roundtable is to bring together health

professionals, community care providers, local advo-cates, family caregivers and seniors themselves to dis-cuss issues and priorities for seniors today.

This is a non-partisan event, and people of all political per-suasions who have an interest in seniors’ issues are encour-aged to attend.

Issues to be discussed include seniors’ health care, affordable and appropriate housing, pension security, seniors’ poverty, elder abuse and other priorities as identi-fied.

Please feel free to contact my office at 1-866-609-9998 if you have any questions or if you would like to know where and when the other seniors’ forums are going to be held.

Or check out my website at www.jeancrowder.ca.

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The Ye l lowpoint Drama Group’s lat-est murder mystery Saturday Nite Murder will offer dinner, danc-ing and a little death at the disco.

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Community Hall will be transformed into

“The Palace” disco club in 1976 where the “murder” will take place, leaving partici-pants to mull over the evidence and question the suspects.

Murder mystery din-ners are an interactive form of theatre where the show is done on the floor with the audi-ence instead of a stage. Cast members will provide the colourful characters and set the scene.“The characters are all connected to the club in some way ... there’s the owner of the club, one of the regular dancers there (the John Travolta type) and his girl -friend, and another fellow who’s a musi-cian who’s upset about the fact that disco has

taken over and musi-cians are now out of work,” said Brian March, Yellowpoint Drama Group presi-dent. “The characters have a lot of fun with the audience.”Attendees are encour-

aged to dress in the 1 9 7 0 s d i s c o theme. A

m i n i dance lesson w i l l t a k e p l a c e on the dance floor during the night, add-ing to the fun.“You can change your name, you can be any-body you want to be for that night,” March said. “You could even be a suspect.”

The mystery wil l

unfold during dessert.Murder mysteries

are a fun night out, and the drama group has had success with them in the past, sell-ing out some seasons.“They’re a good draw for people who like mysteries in particu-

lar,” March said. “But you don’t have to be a mystery lover to go to one of these; you’ll have a lot of fun.”

Funds raised from the event will ben-efit the Yellowpoint Drama Group, which enters its 60th season this fall and is one of

the oldest community theatre groups in B.C.

The group puts on two regular produc-tions every year, as well as a few theatri-cal events and fund-raisers.“We’re not a big club, but we always wel-

c o m e n e w m e m b e r s , ” March said.

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These days, the hills of Ladysmith are alive with the sound of Joshua Buffie.

T h e 1 2 - y e a r- o l d resident is preparing for his role as Kurt Von Trapp in the South Island Musical Theatre Society’s pro-duction of Sound of

Music, which opens Friday.“I’m a tiny bit ner-

vous, but I’m feeling pretty pumped about it,” he said.

Buffie and his fellow cast members have been in rehearsal for the production since September.

He said he learned about the auditions mere days before and was surprised, but excited, to learn he had made the cut.

The production is Buffie’s first major role on the big stage, but he has been in several school plays, including a perfor-mance as the villain in Dirty Work at the

Crossroads at the Port Theatre. He also had a part to play with the Yellowpoint Drama Group’s production of Don’t Shoot, We’re

British, in a Fawlty Towers sketch in March 2011.

Sound of Music , written by Rodgers and Hammerstein, is set in Austria in the 1930s and tells the story of Maria, who is fail ing her attempts to become a nun. She is sent to the home of Georg von Trapp to become a governess for his seven mischevious children, who have scared away each of Maria’s predecessors. In time, her kindness and sense of wonder wins them over — as well as their father

Georg. The lives of the characters are then changed by the threat of war, and the story ends with their escape to freedom.

Buffie said he has enjoyed the vocal training and experi-ence that has come along with perform-ing in Sound of Music. He says his character Kurt has required a lot of energy on stage.“He’s kind of a fun

character to play b e c a u s e h e ’s t h e youngest boy, so in the dances, he gets to do the fun stuff,” he said.Sound of Music is

the sixth SIMTS pro-duction under long-time member Maria Ridewood’s direc-tion. It is being cho-reographed by Cathy Schmidt.

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The 26-piece orches-tra is the largest the society has ever used and is under the direc-tion of musical direc-tor Hilary Coupland.“It’s not very often that you get to hear a musical with a live orchestra,” she said.

Ridewood says she has had a wonderful time working with young Joshua and is looking for other proj-ects to involve him in, in the future.“I’d love to direct him

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There will also be two performances at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo on March 3 and 4. Call the box office at 250-754-8550 for information.

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Chronicle’s Jan. 3 edition announced that a new navi -g a t i o n a l d e v i c e to increase safe travel across the North Atlantic has been presented to the Depar tment o f M a r i n e a n d Fisheries. According to the

inventor, Professor Howard Barnes of McGill University,

“this device will min-imize, if not abolish altogether, the risk from icebergs to steamships.” [Note: Despite Professor Barnes’ optimism, the passenger liner RMS Titanic struck an iceberg on her maiden voyage from S o u t h a m p t o n , England, to New York City and sank on April 15, 1912, resul t ing in the deaths of 1,517 peo-ple.]Chief of Police

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annual report to city council and indicated that there had been 64 cases brought into police court during 1911. Allen also expressed concern about a

“dangerous New Year practice wherein guns are discharged at midnight, seem-ingly without any care as to where the bullets would lodge. As a result, several houses were struck by bullets, and a High Street resident found a 32-caliber bullet on his verandah New Year’s morning.”

Dr. Roy B. Dier was re-elected mayor of Ladysmith by a com-fortable majority of 268 to 30. He will be joined by three incumbent alder-men: M. Matheson, P. Malone and C. Campbell. Joining the c i ty counci l were new aldermen T h o m a s Tu r n e r, W i l l i a m B a u l d ,

William Siler and Daniel Matheson.

J o h n R o s s , 2 5 , was killed Monday morning on Jan. 25. Apparently, Ross w a s r u n n i n g t o catch the coal train to Extension and just as he was about to board the second car, he tripped on a small hillock of snow and fell beneath the wheels of the train. Ross was brought up in Ladysmith and Wellington and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ross Sr., who lived on Baden Powell Street. He had five sisters and four brothers.January 1937The elections for

the 1937 Ladysmith council were held in January, with Mayor Wymond Walkem defeating incumbent mayor J. Mason by a vote of 255 to 142. Walter Joyce, Walter Steele and William A Cullum were also re-elected as alder-

men.G o l d y a B e a u t y

Par lor (on High S t r e e t b e t w e e n Third and Fourth avenues) announced the introduction of a new heater-less method of “perming” hair. Hairdresser Gladys Atkinson is also available for Shampoos, Marcels and Fingerwaves.

Mr. A.M. Stephen, a member of the e x e c u t i v e f r o m the recently [1932] formed Canadian C o m m o n w e a l t h Federation or CCF Party, spoke in the Rialto Theatre about the dangers of fas-cism to Canadian society. According to Stephen, anoth-er world war was i m m i n e n t . “ T h e preliminary for war has been underway since the Japanese attack on Shanghai in 1931,” the speak-er said. “War may be the only solu-tion for capitalistic

society, as many countries would be overwhelmed by unemployment if re-arming were to stop.”January 1962Catherine Rosalind

Cain was welcomed into the world at 7 p.m. on New Year’s Day as the first baby of 1962. Catherine i s t h e d a u g h t e r o f Mr. and Mrs . William Cain of the Diamond. At a public meet-

ing in Ladysmith on Mon., Jan. 8, a joint committee of citi-zens from Ladysmith a n d C h e m a i n u s voted 21 to 9 in favour of setting up separate hospital districts, with the boundary between the two established at School Road in Saltair. An editorial in the Chronicle

expressed regret over the decision but admitted that

“inter-community jealousies and the ghosts of the past forced the commit-tee to settle for the ‘art of the possible.’”

T o m S t r a n g Sr., a resident of Ladysmith since 1906, celebrated his 90th birthday on Jan. 21. Mr. Strang was superintendent of several of the local Canadian Colliers Mines beginning in 1914. [Note: Tom passed away in 1965 at age 93.]

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Reaching the top of the podium eight times, Faith Knelson led the charge as the Ladysmith-Chemainus Orcas Swim Club com-peted at the Vancouver I s l a n d R e g i o n a l Championship swim meet.

Knelson,10, entered eight events and took home eight gold med-als. She also broke a Vancouver Island record in the 50 breast stroke

— which had been set in December 2004 — with a time of 39.06, and she took a second off

the Vancouver Island Regional meet record for the 200 IM, which was set in 2007, with a time of 2:53.34.

D u r i n g t h e m e e t , which was held Jan. 20-22, Knelson won the 400 free, 100 back, 50 breast stroke, 200 IM, 200 free, 50 fly, 50 free and 100 breast stroke.

The Orcas sent five s w i m m e r s t o t h e Va n c o u v e r I s l a n d Regional Championship meet, and they all did exceptional ly wel l , noted club vice-presi-dent Shelley Anderson.

F i f t e e n - y e a r - o l d Conrad Carlson fin-ished fifth in the 200

breast stroke and the 50 free and was eighth in the 100 breast stroke.

Darby Rae, 14, had a fifth-place finish in the 40 free, a seventh-place finish in the 100 fly, an eighth-place fin-ish in the 100 free and a 16th-place finish in the 200 free.

Ten-year-old Kiley Ludlow finished 12th in the 50 fly, 16th in the 50 back stroke, 22nd in the 50 free and 26th in the 100 free.

Chantal Greenhalgh, who is nine, came 13th in the 50 back stroke, 16th in the 50 breast stroke and 27th in the 50 free.

They were the little team that won big.

They are the North Oyster school girls volleyball team, and last Thursday, they fin-ished their undefeated season in first place at the bantam girls small school volleyball play-off.“The girls were really

committed, they had a good sense of team, and they all just started coming together,” said coach Anna Shupe.

The championships, held Jan. 26 at Chase River school against Frank Ney elementary, ended with scores of 25-17 and 25-18.“Their serves and their

communication and helping each other won the game,” Shupe said.

“They were determined enough to get it.”

The North Oyster girls

volleyball team is com-prised of eight students in Grades 6 and 7 and one Grade 5 student.

Their volleyball sea-son starts in November and leads to a single knockout tournament near the end of the season, and this year, there were 12 teams in the league.

Games are usually played six-on-six; how-ever, with only eight members on the team, Shupe often had to play five players.“Some of the time, I

had a few girls on vaca-tion or ill and I would play with five players,” Shupe said. “We would show up and some of these teams would have like 30 girls, and then there was my six girls; it was so cute. But they stuck together; it was so sweet.”

Shupe said the skills learned during elemen-tary school sports give

students a solid foun-dation in sportsman-ship and communica-tion. She added that the team members have bonded on a personal level.“When they get to

Grade 8 and they can make a choice, they’ll feel comfortable trying out for a sports team

because they’ll have those basics,” she said.

“The skills will come with development.”

Shupe , a former North Oyster student, said it was a wonder-ful experience coach-ing the team to their first championship in her last year as a coach at the school.

“It’s nice to see a bit of the underdog ... being able to go all the way with players that wanted to do it,” she said. “They weren’t competitive about it, they were okay with whatever happened, but they just seemed to click. The girls real-ly worked hard.”


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Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 19,20, 21

Applications for Artisans are available at

woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901

DEATHS


COMING EVENTS

LSS Grad Bottle Drive Feb. 6 & 11. The Grads will be out & about asking for dona-tions on Feb. 6 at 3 pm, or donate at Ladysmith Bottle Depot. Pickup call Kath 250-924-5292 or [email protected]. Feb. 11 DROP OFF donations at bottle depot. Thanks for your support.

INFORMATION

DEATHS


PERSONALS

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships, free to try!!! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1. Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

TRAVEL

GETAWAYSLONG BEACH - Ucluelet - Deluxe waterfront cabin,

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

TIMESHARECANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No Risk Program. Stop mort-gage & maintenance pay-ments today. 100% Money back guarantee. Free Consul-tation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

TRAVELBRING THE family! Sizzling specials at Florida’s best beach! New Smyrna Beach, Florida. See it all at: www.nsbfl a.com/bonjour or call 1-800-214-0166

HAWAII ON the Mainland, where healthy low-cost living can be yours. Modern Arenal Maleku Condominiums, 24/7 secured Community, Costa Rica “the most friendly coun-try on earth”! 1-780-952-0709; www.CanTico.ca.

AUTOMOTIVEAUTOMOTIVE TECHNI-CIANS Salmon Arm GM on Shuswap Lake in beautiful British Columbia requires full-time journeyman automotive technicians. Email: [email protected] fax: 250-832-5314.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS

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]

Be Your Own Boss! Attention Locals! People req. to work

from home online. Earn $500-$4500+ P/T or F/T. Toll Free 1.877.880.8843 leave mess.

EARN EXTRA cash! - P/T, F/Timmediate openings for men &women. Easy computer work,other positions are available.Can be done from home. Noexp. needed. www.HWC-BC.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

AUTOMATED TANK Manu-facturing Inc. requires a SprayFoam & Paint Applicator. Musthave min. 2 yrs exp., and mustbe in good physical health.Great wages, benefi ts, full in-surance package 100% paidby company, savings plan forretirement, profi t sharing bo-nus, long term employment.Wages $33-$35/hr. Join a win-ning team. Call 780-846-2231for appointment or send re-sume to: Fax 780-846-2241or email Blaine Ross [email protected] or BasilInder at [email protected].

EXPERIENCED DRILLERS,derrickhands, motorhands andfl oorhands. Seeking full rigcrews. Paying higher than in-dustry rates and winter bonus.Send resume c/w valid tick-ets. Fax 780-955-2008; i n fo@tempcod r i l l i ng . com.Phone 780-955-5537.

HELP WANTEDHELP WANTED HELP WANTED

WE’RE ON THE WEB


Ladysmith Resources Centre is currently seeking

Program Manager

The Ladysmith Resources Centre is looking to hire a Program Manager to manage various programs offered by the Association. This person will be responsible to ensure that the programs they oversee are successful in meeting their mandates and to ensure funding is maintained and continually forthcoming to support ongoing delivery. Qualifications:

Social Services Diploma / Early Childhood Education diploma or equivalent education and experience.

Experience in program management Theoretical and practical knowledge of parenting young children. Ability to work independently and in a team Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written Criminal Record Check

Hours: 18 hours/week Position to start Feb 2012.

For more information on the position, go to our website www.lrca.bc.ca Job Opportunities

Submit resume to:

Ladysmith Resources Centre Association Attn: Program Manager Position 630 Second Avenue, PO Box 1653

Ladysmith, BC V9G 1B2 Fax: 250-245-3798


Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Certifi ed ElectricianWestern Forest Products Inc. is currently seeking a Journeyman Electrician Certifi ed for the Province of British Columbia to join the Duke Point Sawmill, located south of Nanaimo, BC.Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Certifi ed Electrician will perform a full range of journeyman level Electrician duties utilizing considerable initiative and judgment and in accordance with blueprints, diagrams, electrical and building codes, regulations and company policy.

A detailed job posting can be viewed athttp://www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.phpThis is an USW hourly union position with a Certifi ed Rateof $33.47 per hour and a comprehensive benefi t package.Details of the collective agreement can be viewed athttp://www.westernforest.com/careers/collective_agreements.php The successful candidate will be team orientated with an ability to deliver results that are aligned with the strategic objectives of the business. He/she will have the ability to adopt and encourage innovative thinking that contributes to achieving practical solutions to complex problems.Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifi cations that we are looking for, please reply in confi dence:

Human Resource DepartmentFacsimile: 866.840.9611


Application Deadline: Fri., Feb.10/12Reference Code: Electrician, DP

HELP WANTED

LEMARE GROUP in Port McNeill is seeking an Ac-counts Payable Clerk to join our team. Your skill set should include strong or-ganization skills, effective time management, attention to details, excellent commu-nication skills, computer liter-ate and accounting knowl-edge. Fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email [email protected]

THE LEMARE GROUP is seeking a Machinist. Full-time union wages. Please send resumes by fax to (250)956-4888 or by email to offi [email protected].

OINCOME PPORTUNITYHOME BASED Business. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

FITNESS & TRAINING

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & Doctors need well trained staff. No experi-ence needed! Local training & job placement available. Call for more info! 1-888-748-4126.

TRADES, TECHNICAL TRADES, TECHNICAL

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EXPERIENCED PARTS per-son required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wag-es, full benefi ts and RRSP bo-nuses plus moving allowanc-es. Our 26,000ft2 Store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Ed-monton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRe-gion.com. Send Resumes to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: [email protected].

DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

GREAT RETIREMENT Job! Join the GoTaxi! team & work from your Ladysmith home. Drive one of our unique cars and meet interesting people. Day or night shift, full or part-time, will help with license. [email protected] or 250-533-9104.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Main-tenance Career. FAA ap-proved program. Financial aid if qualifi ed- Housing available. Call Aviation Institute of Main-tenance (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

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIP-MENT OPERATOR SCHOOL.Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com1-866-399-3853

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESCAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

COASTAL LOGSCALING COURSE

Nanaimo Based LogScaling Co. is seeking

motivated students.Course to Start in March

(5 days/week.)Government Exam in June.

E-mail for further [email protected]

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.

HELP WANTED

An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty mechanic for fi eld and shop work. We require Cat Doz-er/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051

THE LEMARE GROUP is seeking Forestry Engineers to assist in road and cut-back design. For those that display the qualities we de-sire we will provide remu-neration that is above indus-try standard. Send resumes to the Planning Manager at (250)956-4888 or email [email protected].

PORT HARDY-Available im-mediately, working Bodyshop Manager. Painter/Bodyman. Competitive pay, benefi ts and bonuses. Also looking for a Journeyman GM Technician. Send resumes to Attention Co-ry, [email protected] or fax 250-949-7440.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESCAREER OPPORTUNITIES

TRADES, TECHNICAL

MILLWRIGHT JOURNEY-MAN BCTQ certifi cation man-datory. Fulltime opening @ West Coast Reduction Ltd in Vancouver. Competitive wage and benefi ts. Email resumes to [email protected].

HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

HEALTH PRODUCTS

$10 CASH back for every pound you lose. Herbal Magic. Lose Weight Guaranteed! Call Herbal Magic now at 1-800-827-8975 for more informa-tion. Limited time offer.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN debts? Help-ing Canadians 25 years. Low-er payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid Bankruptcy! Free con-sultation.www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500

HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?Need Money? We Lend! If youown your own home - youqualify. Pioneer AcceptanceCorp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.

www.pioneerwest.com

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lendyou money: It’s That Simple.Your Credit / Age / Income isnot an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No CreditRefused. Fast, Easy, 100%Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’tlet it block employment, travel,education, professional, certifi -cation, adoption property ren-tal opportunities. For peace ofmind & a free consultation call1-800-347-2540.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability benefi ts? TheDisability Claims AdvocacyClinic can help. Call AllisonSchmidt at 1-877-793-3222.www.dcac.ca

ELECTRICAL

1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist,panel upgrades and renos. Allwork guaranteed since 1989.Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

* Gutters * Windows* Siding * Moss treatment

* Pressure washing

Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306

Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343

HELP WANTED

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

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Beyond Your Expectations

640 Trans Canada HwyBox 970, Ladysmith, BCV9G 1A7

P. 250-245-3700 C. 250-667-7653

E. [email protected]

www.itscarol.com

Families First for over 20 years!

250-245-1111 ext.306

www.IslandHomesSales.comwww.LiveVancouverIsland.com

Toll-free number1-(888)-206-0456 ext. 306

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$299,900 Great Family Home

Located on a huge fenced lot with lots of fruit trees, this 3 bedroom 2 bath has been well maintained. Renos include new windows, fl ooring,deck, bathroom and more.

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

GregBuchanan

250-245-8914

$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.

New level entry home$474,900

Gorgeous views of the ocean, gulf Islands and the mainland mountains. With hardwood fl oors, 2 sided gas Fireplace, heat pump this is a must see.

$529,900Beautiful executive home with 4 bedroom and 3 bathrooms. Boasts great ocean views, granite counters, high quality hardwood fl oors, cherry cabinets etc etc etc

LorneGait

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

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

#38-10980 Chemainus Road NEW PRICE AT $79,900Updated 2 bdrm mobile home in one of the area’s fi nest mobile home parks. Great renos and additions. Enjoy the rec center and swimming pool. Call Lorne Gait for an appointment to view at 250-618-0680.

604 Farrell Rd, Ladysmith

Priced at $399,900 Enjoy sweeping ocean in this new 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom view home. Includes the following: Double Ga-rage; wood cabinets in kitchen; great deck to enjoy views; stainless steel appliances. Builder willing to talk about suite development or fi nishing the basement/landscaping. Call Lorne to view at 250-618-0680.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

& 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

PETS

PETS

Registered Belgian Shepherd Tervuren. Import lines. 1-250-392-5531 [email protected]

WESTERN LABRADORS Perfect Yellow Pups CKC reg. Champ. Bloodlines. $1200. www.wes te r n lab rado rs . ca Wes 250-337-1814

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

APPLIANCES

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

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Com-prehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS for all us-es! Beat the 2012 steel in-crease. Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free Brochure. 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

STEEL BUILDINGS steel of a deal - building sale! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

REAL ESTATE

ACREAGE

LANGLEY, BC, 31.24 acres

In ALR, fl at land, good drain-age, creek. 10 acres in cotton-wood trees balance in mixture of pasture & bush. Qualifi es for farm taxes. Older barn. Lovely building site for dream home. Drilled well, plentiful excellent water, designated septic fi eld. 5 Mins to hospital, shopping complex, and indoor pool.$1,800,000. (604)534-2748

HOUSES FOR SALE

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?

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

1992 TRAVELAIRE. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Immaculate condition. Full shower with skylight, generator, air condi-tioning, 91,000 km. $16,500. (250) 743-6036

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELYEXECUTIVE AT THE CRK LADYSMITH 2 YR OLD 1200SF CONDO 2BD, 2BA, FP, SPA, HT, POOL, GYM, SECURED PARKING, STOR-AGE ROOM, OPEN FLOOR PLAN, 6 APPLIANCES, PETS ALLOWED (RESTRICTIONS). NO SMOKING. 604-414-7802OR 7801. $1000/M WOULD CONSIDER RENTAL PUR-CHASE

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625 incl. heat & hot water, sm pets welcome. Call Karen 250-246-1033 or 250-709-2765.

GORGE VIEW APT258 Gorge Road East

Stes avail. - Some Immed.1 Bdrm $860; 2 Bdrms $1120; 2 Bdrm & den $1125. Amenities incl’s indoor pool, fi tness facilities, above grnd and parkade pkg, on site laundry. Onsite staff avail.

Please call Sue or Elena250-380-6566


PARK WEST APTS55 Bay Street

Stes avail. - some immed. 1 Bdrms from $875; 2 bdrms from $1125. Close to Vic-toria downtown, Save-On, Starbucks & transportation.

Please Call Wendy250-590-7505


WETHERBY APTSFOR SENIORS ONLY 55+

Spacious stes Avail. - some immed. Bach $750; 1 bdrm $890; 2 bdrms $1075 & up. Close to buses, Hillside Mall, doctors, dentists all within walking distance. Seniors lifestyle of convenience & comfort. On site laundry, so-cial room. Staff available.

Please call Bonny 250-598-1650


SEAGATE APTS 707 Esquimalt Road

Stes avail. - some immed. 1 bdrm $875 & up; 2 bdrms $1010 & up. Indoor pool, exercise rm and many other fi tness amenities. Full view of Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Please call Sylvia250-383-1731


Ladysmith: 1 bdrm apart-ments for rent. Available now. 250-245-3251, 250-716-6553, or leave a msg. 250-245-2586.

Ladysmith: bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, completely renovated, new management, on trolly route, small pets ok, rent incentives. 250-668-9086.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Retail Commercial Space. For rent 5000 sq.ft. fenced in compound with cabin. Suitable for commercial use with highway exposure and easy access.Deer Lake Properties (Thomas Rd.) Inc.dba Junction Mini Storage13136 Thomas Rd.Ladysmith, BC250-245-2760

RENTALS

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Retail Commercial Space

1430 sq. ft. of commercial or warehouse space for rent. Located in front of Junction Mini Storage with great high-way exposure.Deer Lake Properties

(Thomas Rd.) Inc.

dba Junction Mini Storage

13136 Thomas Rd.

Ladysmith, BC

250-245-2760

HOMES FOR RENT

3BDRM, 2BATH, den, garage, in Ladysmith. 1yr. old. 5 appli-ances. N/S. Pets neg. Please call Leslee (250)714-4359

BEAUTIFUL coach home on private property available im-mediately. Close to town and near trolley stop. $800/month plus utilities. 250-245-1187

CHEMAINUS, PANORAMIC ocean view, main fl oor, spa-cious, bright, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, F/P, 4 appls + W/D, 2 decks, lower level independent walk out suite, $1800 mo. Utils ex-tra. March. 15. 250-246-9799.

LADYSMITH: 3 bdrm bunga-low, central, newly reno’d, 6 appls, n/s, n/p, $1200 + utils. Avail immed, 250-668-3149.

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 required.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 required.Chemainus: 4 bdrm ocean view apartment, f/s, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, available now, ref’s required, $995/mo.Chemainus area: 2 bdrm ocean view duplex, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, $750/mo, available now, ref’s required.Ladysmith: Harbour view 4 bdrm home with basement suite, 5 appls, gas f/p, hot-water heat, n/s, n/p, ref’s required, available now, $1500/mo.Ladysmith: Warehouse/re-tail space, 2000 square feet approx., Westdown Rd., available now.Ladysmith: Alderwood Dr., 3 bdrm rancher, like new, 5 appls, nice yard, n/s, n/p, available now, ref’s required, $1250/mo.Ladysmith: Birchwood Dr., 3 bdrm modular home 2 yrs old, 5 appls, gas heat, n/s, n/p, available now, ref’s required, $1250/mo.

Call Royal LePage250-245-0975

OFFICE/RETAIL

Retail Commercial Space. For rent 1500 sq.ft. of upstairs retail space. Will develop for suitable tenant.Deer Lake Properties (Thomas Rd.) Inc.dba Junction Mini Storage13136 Thomas Rd.Ladysmith, BC250-245-2760

SUITES, LOWER

COUNTRY LIVING- 1 bdrm, no steps, new kitchen, laundry lrg yard & view. Pets ok. $750/mo. 250-753-1200.

Ladysmith: 1 bdrm, ocean view, w/d, f/s. Avail. now $700/mo incl. utils except phone & internet. n/s, n/p, 250-245-9938.

RENTALS

SUITES, LOWER

Ladysmith: 2 bdrm Baker Rd., oceanview, w/d, f/s, n/s, n/p, $1050 incl. heat, cable, internet. 250-245-4185.

LADYSMITH. 2 Bdrm. Lndry & util incl. $900/mth & DD. N/S, N/P, Refs. Avail immed. Call: 250-245-9348

LADYSMITH NEW 1 bdrm Avail now! In suite laundry, 5 new appls, all utils except cable incld, private patio, NS/NP. $825. 250-714-8556.

LADYSMITH- (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

Convenient location. Hydro, digital TV & internet incl. N/P.250-245-4638.

LADYSMITH: 3 bdrm, wood fl rs, W/D, $850 + part util’s. Mar. 1st. Call 250-924-3349.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCINGAuto Financing 1.800.910.6402

FREE CASH back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.

WANT A vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in February, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations ac-cepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

CARS

1999 Ford Crown Victoria 163,175 km (former sheriffs car) lots of power, A/C, excel-lent tires. $2800.250-743-6036

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 fi rm. 250-755-5191.

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 etc.$4.00/ea. & up! Free pick-up

Island Wide. Min. 10(1)604.866.9004 Ask for Brad

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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