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Audience members say they will stopsupporting theCancer Society

Representatives of the Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon Division (CCS) responded to the criticisms and pleas of veteran vol-unteers at Eagles Hall Wednesday, March 27 with expressions of sympathy, but remained unyield-ing in their decision to close the Ladysmith CCS office.

Much to the chagrin of local members, Ladysmith’s CCS office marked the 75th anniversary of the society last Friday by opening its doors to the public for the last time. The office is now closed.

Senior staffers Peter Kingston, CCS’s divisional-vice president of operations, and Kathy Ilott, the society’s regional director for Vancouver Island, met with Ladysmith residents at Eagles Hall to discuss the impending closure.

Following a presentation on CCS funding initiatives and programs, volunteers and donors disen-chanted with the planned closure aired their grievances to Kingston and Ilott and suggested means of keeping the office open.

When asked to reiterate the soci-ety’s motives for closing the local unit office, Kingston said the deci-sion stemmed from “a number of cost-cutting steps that we were faced with taking this year.”

“We believe that when we were looking at the budget for the next fiscal year, which we have now started, we needed to trim some costs in order to continue to deliver services,” he said. “The economic environment and the revenue pro-jections showed us that if we didn’t reduce some costs, we wouldn’t be able to deliver service. So we had to take some very tough choices.”

CCS administrators looked at cut-ting “optional costs” like marketing, communications, travel and train-ing, Kingston added — a process which led to the closure of both the regional office in Whitehorse, Yukon and unit offices in Ladysmith and Parksville-Qualicum.“In addition, because we’re trying to make sure we go into the fiscal year with a balanced budget, we did have to reduce our total pay-roll cost,” Kingston said, “and we have reduced the equivalent of 12 full-time positions. I know you’re looking at [the cost of operating the Ladysmith office] in isolation. This is, in your minds, a small cost

— the $5,000 rent cost plus the cost of us administering the unit

— but for us, it’s a whole package of cost-cutting of which this is one element. “We know that the community is going to be disappointed. We understand that.”

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The crowd drew very little comfort from Kingston’s expla-nation, and some questioned why salaries for CCS senior staffers hadn’t been reduced.“That wasn’t a strategy,”

Kingston said. “Our belief is that with fewer people being asked to do the same amount of work, that would not be the optimum choice. But that was a choice that was debated and discussed.”

Kingston expressed hope that the community would continue to support the Canadian Cancer Society fol-lowing the closure of the unit office. In response, members of the audience informed Kingston and Ilott that the closure, combined with a lack of discussion between administrators and unit vol-unteers in the months prior to its announcement, had left donors and volunteers feeling snubbed, with one audience member condemning them for having “kicked the paper boy.” Audience members subse-

quently pledged to discontinue their volunteer and financial support for the CCS.

In closing, Kingston com-mitted to reporting the “depth and the extent of the feelings” expressed by those in atten-dance to the senior manage-ment team at CCS, but he con-firmed that the office would be closing and that no extension would be granted.

Comparing CCS T3010 filings for 2011 and 2012 — repre-senting fiscal years 2010 and 2011 — reveals increases in revenue, management and administration costs, and compensation for employees, but a substantial portion of the 2011 budget — $6.9 mil-lion — reflects funding for one specific project, Kingston said. “This is money given for a specific campaign to be used

to construct a new lodge in Prince George,” Kingston com-mented by phone on March 21.

“It’s really not part of the equa-tion when we start to look at what’s available to cover our normal operations in unit offices. That campaign is real-ly, totally separate from what we’re looking at on Vancouver Island.”A standard, external audit

of CCS finances for 2012 is currently underway, Kingston added, and a T3010 won’t be filed with the Canada Revenue Agency for 2012 until late April at the earliest.

Until that time, Kingston said he “wouldn’t want to specu-late, in advance of completing that external audit procedure, as to what the end results are going to be.”

The closure of the Ladysmith office was part of a series of cuts that are “future looking,” Kingston said, and “part of a much bigger equation. We’re trying to make sure that we

first of all cut any administra-tion or overhead costs to do with bricks and mortar rather than cutting the delivery of our actual mission service to the communities. That’s why you see these cuts in unit offic-es on Vancouver Island and in the Yukon.”

CCS programming is made possible through the assis-tance of some 17,000 volun-teers division-wide, Kingston said. “We are concerned and sad-dened that some of the vol-unteers in Ladysmith appear to choose not to continue to work with us,” Kingston added.

“We’d like their involvement.”Sue Carlson, a CCS “volun-

teer and paid contractor for many years,” is stepping in to co-ordinate the door-to-door campaign in Ladysmith, Ilott said. Carlson can be reached by e-mail at [email protected], or by phone at the CCS Nanaimo unit office (250-741-8180).

From Page 1 CCS British Columbia and Yukon Division � nances*

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$2,127,686 $1,983,221 -6.8

Total compensation for all positions

$13,525,823 $14,474,268 +7.0

*Source: T3010s obtained through Canada Revenue Agency’s chari-ties listings at http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/lstngs/menu-eng.html

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Foster reading at library

Local author Eric Foster of Saltair will be shar-ing stories from the north during a free author reading at the Ladysmith Library.

The reading will take place Tuesday, April 9 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the library 740 First Ave., and Foster will discuss his two recently published books: BC-Yukon Sketches, and Mile 1202: Life along the Alaska Highway. Foster will recount his intriguing experiences living and working in the Yukon and northern British Columbia.

Learn all about life in remote northern locations like Beaver Creek during the 1970s, where the community held curling bonspiels, holiday dances, hunted moose and mountain sheep, and cavorted on snowmobiles as they enjoyed the cold for eight

months each year. “These are the stories of strong, enterprising and

committed people who have chosen to make a life for themselves and their families in a harsh, unfor-giving land that at times was bitterly cruel but at other times pleasantly nurturing to the original native inhabitants of this region,” states a press release for the event.

Foster was born in England but raised on Vancouver Island. As a boy, he read many stories about Canada’s north and hoped to live there one day. He received his chance when he first worked in the Yukon as part of a geological survey in 1957. In 1969, he returned to the Yukon as a teacher, first in Whitehorse and then at Beaver Creek, Mile 1202. Foster is now retired and living in Saltair.

For more information about the reading, con-tact the library at 250-245-2322.

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Tax credits for ferry and toll bridge users and a repeal of the Carbon Tax are two ideas the BC Conservatives are announcing in the runup to the May provincial election.

BC Conservatives leader John Cummins was in Ladysmith March 26 for a Meet and Greet the day after the party announced its new Bridge Tolls and Ferry Fares Tax Credit, and Cummins said the ferries are a big issue whenever he is in this part of the province.“Every time I come

to the Island, the high rates are a topic of con-versation,” he said. “If you look at the ferry fares since the Liberals formed this separate corporation back in 2003, ferry rates have gone up by 48 per cent

— that’s significant. As well, this past year, the ridership was the low-est it’s been in 21 years, so that’s pretty much a stunning statement about the impact I think the high fares have had on the ridership. As you lose that ridership, of course you’re losing revenue. So we’ve got to do something to build the ridership up, and in part, that’s what the announce-ment is about.”

Cummins announced March 25 that Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island motorists will enjoy signifi-cant financial savings through a new Bridge Tolls and Ferry Fares Tax Credit if his party is elected to gov-ernment on May 14. If a Conservative government is elected, this tax credit would come into effect Jan. 1, 2014.

The Bridge Tolls and Ferry Fares Tax Credit would allow B.C. motor-ists to calculate annual tax savings by tallying their expenditures on tolls on the Golden Ears and Port Mann bridges, and fares paid to travel on BC Ferries. Those expen-ditures could be used to reduce the B.C. portion of their personal income taxes, up to a maximum of $408 per year. The tax credit would be appli-cable only to the ferry fares paid for vehicles — not for passengers.“What it would do is if you spend

over $780 on ferry fares, you would begin to get a tax credit of 40 per cent on every dollar you spend, up to a cap of $1,800,” said Cummins.

“If you spent $1,800 on ferry fares, you would get a tax credit for $408. You are required to keep your ferry receipts, and when you’re filing your income tax, that tax credit will apply to the provincial portion of your tax.”

The tax credit would not be avail-able in the first year (2014) to com-mercial trucks, semi-trailers and other large vehicles, but would be extended to such vehicles in 2015.

The estimated total cost of the Bridge Tolls and Ferry Fares Tax Credit in its first year of operation

is $45 million — or slightly less than 10 per cent of the combined revenues for vehicle traffic in a calendar year on the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges, and BC Ferries, according to the BC Conservatives.

The total may be expected to increase in the second and subse-quent years of operation, as public awareness of the tax credit grows, and as the tax credit is extended to commercial trucks, semi-trailers and other large vehicles.

The BC Conservatives have com-mitted to ending the Carbon Tax, which Cummins says would be

another advantage to BC Ferries.“The Carbon Tax costs

BC Ferries about $10 million a year, so that’s significant money, and it would represent a significant savings for BC Ferries that would be helpful to keeping costs under control,” he said. “But when all is said and done, I think we need to take a care-ful look at the manage-ment structure at BC Ferries and determine whether or not this

independent company that is now operating with the province as sole shareholder is working, or would it be better to bring it back under the government as a Crown corpora-tion. I think some choices have to be made.”

Cummins sa id that here on Vancouver Island, the creation of more job opportunities is a main concern.“Many people are complaining that

the young people here can’t find good-paying jobs and they’re hav-ing to leave the Island and go else-where, and that’s a problem we’re facing across British Columbia,” he said. “In the last six quarters — in other words, the last year and a half — more people have been leav-ing British Columbia to seek their fortunes elsewhere in Canada than have been coming here from other provinces, so we’ve got a net out-flow of people to places like Alberta and Saskatchewan, Ontario and even Quebec, and fewer people are leaving those provinces to come here. One of the reasons of course is that 40 years ago, wage rates in British Columbia were the highest in Canada; now, we’re No. 5. People just don’t see the opportunities here in British Columbia, so they’re going elsewhere to find them.”

One way a Conservative govern-ment would do that is a commit-ment to not raising taxes, explained Cummins.

In the last couple of weeks, the BC Conservatives have issued their Budget and Fiscal Framework, which outlines the financial constraints we see over the next five years, and their Pre-Election Platform, and Cummins says “there will be more to come over the next few weeks.”

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The Town of Ladysmith con-tinues to look at ways to reduce costs after council reiterated its desire to keep the residential property tax increase below five per cent — before taking into account other external taxes.

Ladysmith council held a spe-cial meeting Monday, March 25 for more discussion on the Town’s 2013-17 Financial Plan.

The Town is required to have a balanced budget every year, and staff continues to review the budget and make reductions as it attempts to keep the property tax increase between four and five per cent, as requested by council in earlier discussions. When the 2013 preliminary bud-get was presented in mid-Febru-ary, that increase was at 9.22 per cent — including the library and policing taxes.

T h i s y e a r, t h e To w n o f Ladysmith is faced with an increase of $159,415 for RCMP services and an increase of $17,222 for library services, and with those and other service requests, it’s difficult to get to council’s desired four-to-five-per cent range, explained Erin Anderson, the Town’s director of financial services.“We’re still looking at whittling

it down … we’re still above the desired five-per-cent rate,” she said.

Cuts have already been made for administration, and the Town has saved money through hiring delays, but staff asked council to look at other areas for reductions such as cutting down trolley service, shutting down

the Frank Jameson Community Centre for an additional week, hiring fewer Parks summer maintenance workers, reducing recreation programs and cutting other service levels.

“Your target of four to five per cent without the RCMP and library increases is achievable, but with these costs, it will be very difficult to do,” said city manager Ruth Malli. “Obviously, any cutback is on the table. It’s a lot more challenging this year than it would be.”

Essentially, the increases in policing and library costs mean a 2.5-per-cent tax increase.

One of the areas for reduc-tion that council looked at was trolley service and transit. The Town of Ladysmith is expected to begin service with BC Transit this September, and staff won-dered if council wanted to look at cutting back the trolley ser-vice before this transition, such as cancelling the trolley on Saturdays.

Counci l a lso f loated the option of delaying the start of BC Transit service to Jan. 1 if that would result in significant savings. BC Transit only orders buses twice a year, so Malli explained that council’s options would be to order the buses now and pay just the lease costs from

September to January or wait until the next ordering in April, but pay for the Cowichan Valley Transit service from January on.

The Town has currently bud-geted $60,000 for four months of BC Transit service in 2013, starting in September. Council did not have all the costs in front of them at the meeting and did not make a decision.

During the meeting, council gave first, second and third reading to the Waterworks Regulations Bylaw, which estab-lishes water rates for 2013.

The bylaw sets the base rate for metered service for each individually metered single-family dwelling unit at $22.45 per quarter, with charges com-ing for use over 25 cubic metres.

With this bylaw, the base rate for metered service for all other users would also be $22.45 per quarter, with a charge for any use over 25 cubic metres. For non-metered service, the flat rate per unit is $39.80 per quar-ter.

Council also gave first, second and third reading to the Sanitary Sewer Rates Bylaw, which estab-lishes sewer rates for 2013.

The bylaw sets the monthly sewer rates for residences or apartments at $14.30 per resi-dence or $14.30 per unit in multi-family buildings.

Both bylaws still need to be adopted by council before com-ing into effect.

If the bylaws are adopted, water rates will go up 45 cents per quarter, while sewer rates will go up 30 cents per month.

These rates are not related to the parcel taxes, noted Anderson.

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responded to a report of a break and enter to the A&W Restaurant and Husky Gas Station on the Trans-Canada Highway that occurred overnight. Police con-tinue to investigate and ask anyone with infor-mation on this crime to contact the RCMP at 250-245-2215 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.Saturday, March 23• Ladysmith RCMP

a t t e n d e d t o t h e Nanaimo Airport after receiving a report of security personnel locating prohibited weapons in a passen-ger’s luggage. The pas-senger stated that they were travelling from Thailand, and they had purchased two throw-ing stars while there. The throwing stars were seized, and no charges are being con-sidered. The passenger subsequently missed the connecting flight as a result.Sunday, March 24• 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 Take Auto Without Consent in which a male borrowed a friend’s vehicle to move his household effects and failed to return it. The vehicle was entered on police databases as stolen and was eventually returned on March 26. No charges are being considered.

• Ladysmith RCMP stopped to deal with a male and female hitch-hiking on the Trans-Canada Highway north-bound toward Nanaimo in the early morning hours. The male subse-quently provided police with a false name and was found to be on probation at the time and subject to a curfew, which he was breach-

ing. Charges of Breach Probation and Obstruct Peace Officer are being recommended.Monday, March 25• Ladysmith RCMP

responded to an arson complaint on Hallberg Road in the early morn-ing hours. Upon atten-dance, it was discov-ered that the water shed to the Seabird Trailer Park was burnt on the corner of the structure. Members of the North Oyster Volunteer Fire Department were on scene and were able to extinguish the small fire. The damage is estimated at approxi-mately $3,000. Police continue to investigate.• Ladysmith RCMP

received a report of a burnt motorcycle on Edgelow Road N. Police attended to find a small unregistered motorcycle lying in the ditch, destroyed by fire. Police are attempting to locate the registered owner and ask anyone with any information to contact police.• Police responded to

a report of an intoxi-cated male at the Tim Hortons restaurant on First Avenue. A 56-year-old male was located and arrested for being Drunk in Public and was lodged in cells. • Ladysmith RCMP

received a complaint of a vehicle that was tailgating an ambu-lance that was south-bound on the Trans-Canada Highway from Nanaimo with emer-gency equipment acti-vated. Police located and stopped the vehi-cle, and the female driver from Victoria was issued a Violation Ticket. Police remind motorists to yield the right of way to and give sufficient room to emergency vehicles when emergency equip-ment is activated.

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a domestic in progress after receiving a call from one of the parties involved. Investigation revealed that a 34-year-old male was assaulted by a 33-year-old female. The investigation con-tinues, and a charge of assault is being recom-mended.• Ladysmith RCMP

received a report of an assault that occurred on Grandview Road in Saltair. The investiga-tion revealed that a dis-pute while attempting to retrieve items left behind after the sale of a home resulted in an altercation. During the altercation, a 63-year-old male was allegedly assaulted by a 45-year-old male. The matter is still under investigation.Wednesday, March 27• Police received a

report of a break and enter to a residence located in the 1100 b lock of Spruston Road. Stolen during the break in were several car parts and a laptop computer. The matter is still under investigation.• Ladysmith RCMP

responded to report of uttering threats over a rental residence on Louise Road. The investigation revealed that the previous ten-ant made threats of harm to the female owner, as well as made threats to damage the residence. Also dur-ing the altercation, an associate of the owner was assaulted by the tenant. The investiga-tion is continuing, with charges likely.• Police responded

to a report of a pos-sible impaired driver on Christie Road in Ladysmith. The vehi-cle was located, and the driver provided a sample of his breath, resulting in a three-day Immediate Roadside P r o h i b i t i o n . T h e 23-year-old driver of the vehicle was also found to be in possession of a motorcycle in the box of his pickup that had been reported stolen in August 2012 in Duncan. Charges of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime are also being recommended.

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Garage sale raises money for search and rescue boat

Members from Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, Station 29 (RCM-SAR29), took a $1,812.45 bite out of their $35,000 fundraising goal March 24 through a garage sale hosted by Art of Brewing and Winemaking owner Art Lindala (at right, sporting a tie-dyed “Beeriodic Table of Elements” T-shirt). Lindala sold carboys, corking presses, wine racks and more — much of it donated by customers — and forwarded 100 per cent of the proceeds to RCM-SAR29’s boat fund. Nick Epp-Evans, station leader with RCM-SAR29, said $35,000 would provide Station 29 with a pair of “nice engines” for the new rescue boat it plans to purchase. The Unit wishes to offer its sincere gratitude to Lindala and to those others that donated. Al-though the hull of the new rescue vessel will be manufactured soon, Unit 29 is frantically fundraising to achieve the final cost. Donations can be made by calling Nick Epp-Evans at 250-668-2993 or visiting http://rcmsar29.com.

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The Pacific Carbon Trust orchestrated a months-long cam-

paign of calls and letters to discredit a report from B.C.’s Auditor General on its first two big carbon offset projects, before it could be released.

Just as the audit report was about to be made pub-lic, the trust, a Crown cor-poration created at taxpay-er expense, participated in the leaking of selected criti-cal letters to media outlets.

Then the Speaker of the B.C. legislature, Bill Barisoff, made a final, clum-sy effort to delay the release of the report.

As soon as it was out, Environment Minister Terry Lake tried to discredit it, by blustering about all the high-ly paid experts who swore up and down that a for-est reserve near Kootenay Lake, and a gas flaring reduction project near Fort Nelson, were bona fide car-bon offsets worth $6 million

of taxpayers’ money.The audit states in plain

language, with charts and timelines, that the $6 mil-lion was basically given away for nothing. I look forward to further audits on this carbon offset scheme, assuming it survives after the May election, because these two projects aren’t the only boondoggles.

The Pacific Carbon Trust was set up in 2008 as part of former premier Gordon Campbell’s climate change program. To make the B.C. government’s operations “carbon neutral,” the gov-ernment and all of its agen-cies were required to pay the trust $25 per tonne for their carbon dioxide emis-sions from fuel use.

In 2011 alone, B.C. uni-versities paid $4.46 mil-lion to the trust. B.C.’s 60 school districts paid a total of $5.36 million the same year, and the province’s six health authorities paid $5.79 million. The money is supposed to go to projects that capture carbon, thus “offsetting” the heating of

schools, the fuel burned by ambulances and so forth.

The 55,000-hectare for-est reserve is known as Darkwoods. The audit shows that the Nature Conservancy of Canada decided in 2006 to buy it, using $25 million of federal taxpayers’ money. The deal closed in 2008, the same year the Pacific Carbon Trust was formed.

From 2008 to 2010, the trust bought 450,000 tonnes of carbon offset, based on independent evalua-tions that all rested on the assumption that Darkwoods would be clear-cut logged.

Since the forest was already owned by Canada’s leading conservancy, this assumpt ion makes no sense. Was the conservancy going to log it, or flip it to someone who would, after accepting $25 million in tax money to acquire it? Legally, it could not.

The audit found a simi-lar case against EnCana’s flare reduction program, which the company used on many wel ls before

the trust started offering money. EnCana was saving money as well as reducing emissions without collect-ing offsets. Therefore, the audit concluded, neither of these projects was a cred-ible offset because the emis-sions savings would have occurred anyway.

Here’s the next Pacific Carbon Trust project that should be audited. In a complicated transaction, the trust bought offsets from something called the Great Bear Carbon Credit Limited Partnership. Yes, this is the world-famous forest on B.C.’s North Coast that was subject to a pres-ervation deal in 2006. The offset purchases were in 2009 and 2010, years after detailed preservation areas were mapped and codified in law.

Again, the trust paid for forest that was already pre-served.

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

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There’s an old belief that goes along the lines of “not bad, but it could be better.”

That sums up the B.C. Conservatives’ pro-posed tax credit for bridge tolls and ferry costs.

If the Conservatives form the government following the May election, they propose a 40-per-cent tax credit to frequent travellers who spend more than $780 and less than $1,800 a year on B.C. Ferries’ fares.

It applies strictly to a driver and vehicle — excluding vehicle passengers — and could amount to a credit of $408 a year.

While the tax credit hinges on the Conservatives getting elected to power May 14, it’s at the very least a bone the increasingly frustrated travelling public can latch onto.

It’s more than any other political party in B.C. has come up with. And it’s better than cutting sailings with one hand while increasing fares with the other. It’s painfully clear no one has any idea how to fix the money-sucking hole in the water that is B.C Ferries.

So, the tax credit is a start, but it doesn’t go far enough.The credit floor of $780 should be the first thing to go.

All ferry users should have a shot at getting some of their money back. At $120 per driver and vehicle return from Vancouver Island to the Lower Mainland — more come the fare increase April 1 — travellers need to complete seven trips a year to collect a rebate.

That’s tough considering many passengers walk on and catch transit on the other side to avoid the high vehicle costs. Are those efforts worth any less than taking a vehicle onboard?

After all, all taxpayers cover the more than $150-million subsidy the government provides B.C. Ferries, and this tax credit, however positive, would be more of the same. We all deserve a break.

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Editor:

The board of directors for Ladysmith and District Credit Union (LDCU) is pleased to announce the purchase of proper-ties adjacent to our current build-ing at the corner of First Avenue and Roberts Street.

Several months ago, the board of LDCU became aware that these properties neighbouring our offic-es were about to come onto the real estate market. The proper-ties involved were two commer-cial premises with two residences above, and a house adjacent to Queen’s Park.

Recognizing the opportunity, LDCU negotiated to purchase all three properties for future needs. The Credit Union care-fully researched the prospect and determined that the return on investment would defray the cost of purchasing the properties in the short term. Longer term, the Credit Union will be developing a plan for expansion, utilizing the properties in a phased and mea-sured way.

This purchase reinforces our published long-term vision that LDCU remains the cornerstone Credit Union for our community. Serving a growing membership and community requires ever-increasing space.

We understand this change in ownership has caused some concern to existing tenants and would like to take this opportu-nity to reassure the community that existing businesses have in no way been adversely affected by the Credit Union assuming ownership.

We anticipate development of more concrete plans over the coming months and years and will certainly be a good neighbour and provide all the tenants with plenty of notice of any anticipated change.

Building on our proud history as a community Credit Union, our passion is to have a positive impact on our members, neigh-bours and community. The board of directors feels very fortunate to have secured these properties

for the good of the Credit Union and to continue its leadership role well into the future of our growing community.

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Editor:

Residents from Sutherin Road to lagoon bridge do not enjoy the sound of shotguns blasting away up Peerless Road-Bannon Creek.

The Chemainus Gun Club has a range at four mile for skeet shoot-ing. The Nanaimo Game Club also provides a facility for trap shoot-ing. The shooting seems to be on weekends, and the duration can last for hours.

I ask that the folks responsible would consider their neighbours rights. Our pets (dogs and horses) are scared for hours on end. To sit in our own backyards and listen to your shotguns is very disturbing.

By the way, I live to hunt and fish. It could be that those involved do not realize the impact they are having on their neighbours — well, now you do.

David Sandulo Ladysmith

Editor:

I attended the meeting held by the Canadian Cancer Society at Eagle’s Hall on Wednesday eve-ning. I wish I had said: Why did you feel it necessary to show us little videos of children and oth-ers suffering from cancer? Did you not realize that all the volunteers in that room have been working for up to 30 years for your society because they care so much? How dare you insult us like that.

I understand the terrible disease that cancer is. My mother died of it, my friend died, and both my husband and I have had experi-ence with it.

However, there are other agen-

cies out there, working to help cancer sufferers, who perhaps would not treat their volunteers so badly. My money will go to support them in future and not the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Society volunteer

Editor:

Today [March 26] is a very sad day for this resident of Ladysmith.

I’ve enjoyed coming to Esquires since I moved here in 2001. I’ve bought coffee beans from here faithfully since then, and now its come to an end. The lease is up, and its just too expensive for this business to continue.

A very sad loss for all of us who relish a good espresso.

Karen FediukLadysmith

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FULL REFUND NOTICE OF NEIGHBOURHOOD INFORMATION MEETINGThe Town of Ladysmith invites members of the public to attend a Neighbourhood Information Meeting about an application by the Town to amend the Offi cial Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw for property at 1201 and 1251 Christie Road (Lot 7 and Lot 8, DL 147, Oyster District, Plan VIP85271) for Light Industrial land use.

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Collaboration was a major theme for the Chemainus and District Chamber of Commerce in 2012.

The idea of work-ing together — inside and outside the town’s boundaries — was heard often during the Chamber’s annual gen-eral meeting March 19 at the Chemainus Seniors Drop-In Centre.

Throughout 2012, the Chamber of Commerce worked to increase its service to the commu-nity, increase member-ship and work more c lose ly wi th other organizat ions both within the community and around Vancouver Island, Chamber presi-dent Peter Matthews explained in his report.

Matthews explained that Chemainus has been working with the other four Cowichan Valley Chambers — Ladysmith, Duncan-C o w i c h a n , S o u t h Cowichan and Lake Cowichan — to see how they can work together to benefit their mem-bers and to develop a Five Chambers Accord. As well, they are look-ing forward to the completion of the new regional Visitor Centre at the Forest Discovery Centre in Duncan.“We anticipate it will

help drive people to Chemainus through dis-plays we expect to be able to display there,” said Matthews.A Five-Chamber mixer

has been planned, and the Cowichan Valley

Chambers have begun a process of offering dis-counted memberships to micro-businesses (with five employees or less) that are members of one or more of the Cowichan Chambers.

Together with the o t h e r V a n c o u v e r Island and Gulf Island Chambers, Chemainus is now partners in the Vancouver Island Accord, an agreement that will allow these Chambers to lobby for issues affecting them all, such as ferries and natural gas pricing, explained Matthews.

Collaboration was a l s o a t h e m e i n Chamber co-ordinator Jeanne Ross’s report.

She explained that one of the Chamber board’s objectives for 2012 was increased collaboration and co-operat ion between local organizations, and the Chamber co-host-ed a variety of events with the Chemainus Business Improvement Association and the C h e m a i n u s R e s i d e n t s

Association and also w o r k e d w i t h t h e Chemainus Advisory Committee on some issues and co-oper-a t e d w i t h R o t a r y, Neighbourhood House, the Heritage Society and the Mural Society, as well as working with the other four C o w i c h a n V a l l e y Chambers, she noted.

Chemainus Visitor Centre co-ordinator Marlie Kelsey had a positive report for the c o m m u n i t y, w h i c h showed an upward trend in visitors from May to October.

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showed an increase starting in May, while other regions did not show any increases until July,” she said.

“While our year-end numbers were up, the Vancouver Island and B .C . year-end v i s i -tor totals still reflect the downward trend that started in 2010, although not as big a drop as in 2011. The Vancouver Island totals were lower than the B.C. numbers. This may be attributed to the BC Ferries costs, the price of gas, the strength of the Canadian dollar as compared to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. econ-omy, and the loss of Japanese tourists.”

K e l s e y s a y s t h e increase in tourist numbers recorded in the Chemainus Visitor Centre in 2012 can be partially attributed to the higher number of buses the centre saw early in the year.“In May, we saw an

increase in visitors from Quebec and Australia arriving on bus tours. In the peak of the tour-ist season, we saw the highest number of visi-tors (in order) from Europe, B.C., other parts of Canada, the U.S. and Asia. We are starting to see some tourists from China, but most are on bus tours and not staying long in the community. We are seeing more Koreans, and the Japanese are slowly returning.”A c c o r d i n g t o E d

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Presbyopia is a vision condition caused by the aging of the eye. It affects nearly everyone by the age of 50. The crystalline lens of the eye thickens throughout life, making it harder and less fl exible over time. The progres-sive loss of elasticity of the lens results in the eye becoming less capable of focusing on close objects. Tasks like reading small print and computer work become more diffi cult. Distance vision, however, is usually unaffected. Presbyopia might seem to occur suddenly, but the actual loss of fl exibility transpires over a number of years. It typically becomes noticeable in the

early to mid-forties, as it is a natural part of the aging process of the eye. It is not a disease and is not preventable but once diagnosed, treatment can relieve eyestrain and improve near vision clarity. The visual effects caused by presbyopia can slowly worsen for several years, but will stabilize between the ages of 65 and 70.

When people develop presbyopia, they have the tendency to hold reading material at arm’s length to focus properly. Other symptoms include headaches or eye strain when performing near work, blurred vision at normal reading distances, and needing brighter lights to see clearly. To help compensate for presbyopia, your eye care practitioner may prescribe reading glasses, bifocals, trifocals, multifocals or contact lenses. Presbyopia is completely treatable with these forms of corrective eyewear. New research into surgical procedures for presbyopia may prove successful in the coming years.

Since presbyopia can complicate other common vision conditions, like hyperopia, myopia, and astig-matism, your optometrist will prescribe specifi c lenses to achieve clear vision. Eyewear might only be necessary for close work such as reading, or it might be best to wear it at all times. Since the effects of presbyopia continue to change the ability of the lens to focus properly, stronger prescriptions might be necessary to maintain clear vision.

Glasses with bifocal, trifocal or progressive addition lenses (PALs) are the most common method of correction for presbyopia. Advances in progressive lens materials have allowed companies to produce thin, lightweight lenses, without the distinctive line separating the visual fi elds. These provide wearers with a gradual change in prescription strength between distance and near vision. They have a clear ‘corridor’ where objects at an intermediate distance are in focus, thereby avoiding a sharp image transition when the eyes move from one distance zone to another.

Reading glasses are another option. These are ideal for people who only have diffi culty seeing printed matter. Reading glasses are solely for close work. Some people choose to wear them over top of contact lenses that are prescribed for distance vision. They are available in a wide range of lightweight, attractive designs. Inexpensive reading glasses are readily available over-the-counter at retail stores, but prescription reading glasses from your eyecare provider will ensure balanced vision between the two eyes, exact fi tting, reduced distortion and precise optics.

Multifocal contact lens technology has advanced considerably, providing wearers with new levels of choice and comfort. These are available in either soft or rigid gas permeable materials. They offer the convenience of contact lenses with the ability to have clear distance, intermediate and near vision. The popularity of these contact lens designs has resulted in numerous offerings from most major contact lens companies. Another option for contact lens wearers who are just starting to have the early symptoms of presbyopia is called monovision. This fi tting technique results in one eye wearing a contact lens for distance vision and the other eye for near vision. After a period of adjustment to the different images received from each eye, the brain starts to favour one eye or the other, depending on the task. Most people see reasonably well, but there are limitations to this approach, namely lack of depth perception.

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Candidates took centre stage when the Ladysmith Ambassador Program held its Speech and Talent Night March 27 at Ladysmith Secondary SchoolAbove, Cassi Plourde dances during the talent portion of the evening, while below, Kira Mauriks (left) does a performance as Wednesday from The Addams Family musical, and Kristy DeClark sings and dances as Roxie from the musical Chicago. The Ambassador candidates will hold their coronation Saturday, April 20.

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The Easter Bunny offered up free hugs, high-fives and friendly waves in the lead-up to the fifth annual Ladysmith Lions Easter egg hunt at Transfer Beach Park Saturday morning. Children of all ages came to hunt for a share of the 105 pounds of chocolate Easter eggs hidden in the playground and scattered across the seaside lawn.

The Parkes family drove up from Victoria Satur-day morning to house hunt in Ladysmith and decided to drop by Trans-fer Beach Park to hunt for their share of the 105 pounds of chocolate Easter eggs stashed around the park by the Ladysmith Lions Club.

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We’re not sure why there are so many great artists liv-ing in Ladysmith these days.

Do artists tend to relocate there, or is it that the gor-geous seaside setting of this tranquil town brings out the artist in folks? Let’s hear why they do what they do — and what inspires them, exactly.

Chip Nary, creator of Crystalline Vortex Glazed Pottery, Happy Zak’s Lotions (the latter is soon to be a focus on the Dragons’ Den TV show) says it is the pro-cess of transformation. “The whole process from

forming the magic clay, to the pyromaniac in me that enjoys transforming raw clay into a beautiful piece,” Nary says.“It is still a bit of an enigma

to me why I have this unquenchable desire to get my hands in the clay,” he says. “I believe we all have a creative spirit within us trying to get out. It is my release and my passion all rolled into one.”

Nary says he is inspired by “all the ‘mad’ potters out there exploring the outer limits of what we can do with clay and fire, and all the

people who appreciate and support what we do.”

Cathy and Garth Gilroy, of Caldera Glass, do fused glass, including kiln-formed jewelry, art glass, functional ware, and torch-formed glass beads.

Cathy says the process “combines artistic vision with a sort of chemistry.”“Nothing can be duplicated,

and often the results are unpredictable,” she adds.

“It’s really, really fun.”She also talks about how it

feels for her looking at her completed work, saying she feels “occasionally appalled, sometimes perplexed, but most often excited.”

Cathy is inspired by “my family and friends, and those lovely folks who stop by every year at my regular fair tables just to say hello

— and oooh and ahhh, of course. I love to see what others do — we are all truly unique. True inspiration comes to me on a daily basis, a colour, a flower, a shape, sights and sounds.”Abstract painter Luri

Hoffman says that through doing her art, she has learned “that I have a brutal

ego that tries to put on the brake while my foot is on the gas.”“Trying to run free with

artistic abandon is not as ‘free’ as it sounds in my expe-rience, when there is an ego that holds the weight of a ship’s anchor,” she said.

Sources of inspiration for her are nature, ani-mals, Sheila Norgate, Ann Lammott and children.

We all know JoVic Pottery, but did you know that Josee and Victor Duffhues are sources of inspiration for each other?“We are partners in our lives

and in our chosen work. What more could we ask for? If that’s not enough, we have our environment here, our family, our friends ... life,” says Josee.

We know that none of our artists do it for the money. As JoVic points out from years of experience about

the business aspect of doing art for a living, “That’s the million-dollar question ... we just do the best we can with what we have. But it must be said that there’s no question more frustrating than when someone says: ‘it must be so nice to make your living with your hobby.’ After more than three decades of living with the expense and worry of surviving as artists, we can honestly say that this is not a hobby; the moment you pay taxes, pay bills, purchase supplies and so forth, you’ve left the hobby behind.”

Meet more of our art-ists during the inaugural Ladysmith Artisan Studio Tour April 26-28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Sixteen-year-old Zach Simpson has just finished his fourth season of hockey, and it was a very success-ful one for the Ladysmith Secondary School Grade 11 student.As a goalie, Simpson

helped the Cowichan Valley Midget B Capitals finish first in their league.“I’ve always been a huge

hockey fan, watching the NHL and younger teams,” said Simpson. “Then I talked to my cousin, who’s a goalie coach, and he suggested I get into it, so I did, and I loved it.”

Simpson has been a goalie since day one.“I liked the pressure and all the attention the goalie got,” he said. “I enjoy being in the spotlight, I guess.”

This year, the Cowichan Valley Midget B Capitals won the league and playoff banners and had a lot of success in tournaments. The Capitals recently won gold at a year-end tournament in Ridge Meadows. The team went undefeated, winning all four games and advanc-ing straight to the final, where Cowichan defeated Burnaby 5-1.

This was the first year Simpson played rep hockey, and he says the whole sea-son was a highlight.“That was huge for me,” he said of play-ing on a rep team. “That’s been my dream all along, to play rep hockey. I enjoy every game. There’s not one high-light I can point out — every time I step onto the ice, I love it.”

Simpson played about 30 games this season and went to three tournaments from late September to late March.“For me, it was a new thing

being with a rep team,” he said. “It took some getting used to. There’s a little more pressure, but there’s also a team-first foundation. Once you get in there and get to know the boys, it’s like you become a big family. I know I’ll never forget the boys I played with this year, and they’ll probably never forget me. Everyone just cares

about everyone. The coach-es care about everyone and their success, and the play-ers look out for everyone and really play as a team. This year, one of the biggest things is our team had a lot of depth; we all did a lot for everyone. We all played a big role; there wasn’t one guy who stood out more than the others.”After this season,

Simpson’s goal is to try out for some Junior B teams — possibly Kerry Park — and play Junior B.“If that doesn’t happen, I’m never going to stop playing” he said. “If that doesn’t hap-pen, I will try out for Midget A, which is a big step up.”

Simpson says you have to have a lot of confidence to deal with the pressure of being a goalie.“I’m confident in my play,”

he said. “I just go out there, and I’m not really wor-ried about what everybody thinks. I just go out there and play my game. Even though we’re on a team, and you have teammates looking out for you, it’s like you’re alone. I try not to overthink anything. If you don’t over think anything, you just play your game and don’t see it as such a big deal, it’s easier and simpler.”

Simpson feels he has improved a lot this season.“It’s more physically and mentally demanding playing at a higher level,” he said.

“There’s more pres-sure to suc-ceed, and you play a bigger role as the goalie.”

Simpson loves sports, and he also plays soccer.

He has been playing

in goal since Grade 8. He played three seasons for John Barsby Community School in Nanaimo before coming to Ladysmith Secondary School this year. This season, he was asked to play for the Mid-Isle Soccer Club U18 boys’ soc-cer team.“I kind of procrastinated

because of hockey, but I decided I wanted to keep playing,” he said. “I love any opportunity to compete in sports. I think I helped that team a lot because they needed a goalie. It was fun.”

The soccer team went to the finals in the end-of-year tournament and lost 2-0 to Oceanside to win the silver medal.“That was another huge success,” said Simpson.

Simpson feels there is the same kind of pressure to perform as a goalkeeper in soccer as there is in hockey, but there are definitely dif-ferences.“Soccer requires quite a bit more fitness,” he said. “It’s a bit different in style — in hockey, you’re just there to keep the puck out of the net, but in soccer, you are almost like another player on the field; you play more and pass more. In hockey, you tend to be more conser-vative, so in soccer, some-times the coach would get on me for being too deep in my net and waiting for the ball to come to me.”

Simpson came to the team halfway through the season and says it was a bit tough because they already had a system in place, but he really enjoyed playing with the team.“It took a few practices

and a few games for me to become part of the team, but once I did, I loved it,” he said. “We competed hard and made a statement we were definitely one of the better teams in the league. It was fun.”

Sports is definitely

Simpson’s biggest interest.“It’s what motivates me,”

he said. “It’s the first thing I think of when I wake up and the last thing I think of when I go to sleep. I wake up and look forward to the next game I get to play. I could never get sick of it.“Growing up, I never had

a lot of opportunities to get involved in sports, so I don’t take anything for granted,” he added. “I just love getting a chance to compete and win. I defi-nitely have a competitive spirit. I like to take advan-tages of my opportunities. I just love playing and com-peting and winning. To have as much success as I did this season was pretty over-whelming.”

Simpson’s hockey and soccer seasons have both ended, but he plans to train a lot during the off-season to stay fit and try to improve for next season.“Even though both seasons

are over, it doesn’t stop,” he said. “Whenever I get a chance, I’m always out there playing and training.”

Simpson plans to train with his cousin, David Murray, who runs Vancouver Island Goaltender Training in Nanaimo, a lot during the summer.“I love training with him,” said Simpson. “It doesn’t really get much better than that.”


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Zach Simpson had a great season this year as goalie for the Cowichan Valley Midget B Capitals and for the Mid-Isle Soccer Club’s U18 boys, and he is the Chronicle’s Athlete of the Month for March.

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Zach Simpson,Athlete of the Month


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Electoral Area G – Saltair/Gulf IslandsThe Cowichan Valley Regional District invites bids by sealed proposal for the maintenance of Community Parks in Electoral Area G - Saltair/Gulf Islands. The contract is based on an 8 month service period from May 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013.All servicing will proceed according to the “2013 Community Parks Maintenance Service Program – Electoral Area G - Saltair/Gulf Islands” package available for pick-up at the Cowichan Valley Regional District office located at 175 Ingram Street in Duncan, BC on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.The Cowichan Valley Regional District reserves the right to reject all proposals and negotiate with any bidder. Please submit all proposals in a sealed envelope marked “Request for Proposals for 2013 Community Parks Maintenance Service Program – Electoral Area G - Saltair/Gulf Islands”.There will be a mandatory site meeting held on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Saltair Centennial Park, located off South Oyster School Road, Saltair, BC.All proposals must be received NO LATER THAN 2:00 p.m., Thursday April 18, 2013.Address proposals to: Ryan Dias, Parks Operations Superintendent Parks & Trails Division Parks, Recreation & Culture Department Cowichan Valley Regional District 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1N8For more information regarding maintenance schedule and park location, please contact Mr. Ryan Dias, Parks Operations Superintendant, at the Regional District office at 250-746-2620 or toll free 1-800-665-3955.

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LOST AND FOUND

LOST: SET of car keys, near the 49th parallel in Ladysmith. Call (250)668-7174.

TIMESHARE

LEGAL NOTICES

TRAVEL

GETAWAYS

LONG BEACH - Ucluelet - Deluxe waterfront cabin,sleeps

6, BBQ. Spring Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Ok. Rick 604-306-0891

VACATION SPOTS

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

LEGAL NOTICES

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

ALL CASH Healthy Vending Route: 9 local secured proven accounts. Safest, quickest re-turn on money. Investment re-quired + $72K potential train-ing included. 1-888-979-8363.

HELP WANTED

Experienced bookkeeper re-quired for 7-10 hrs per month for First United Church, Lady-smith. Must use an acceptable computer program. Call for a detailed job description. 250-416-9010.

FULL TIME/PART TIME Class 1 or 3 driverwith air, required

immediately for Port Hardy. Bulk fuel/off road exp. an

asset. Clean abstract. Competitive wage package w/benefi ts. Send resume by fax to 250-949-6381 or email

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PLEASE.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS


HELP WANTED

Help Wanted

LADYSMITH PRESS needs physically fi t individuals for their continually expanding collating department. Part time positions available 8 - 16 hrs/wk, $10.34/hr. Afternoon and graveyard shifts - must be available Wednesdays.Benefi ts, profi t sharing and advancement opportunities.Please submit your resume between 9 am and 5 pm in person to: Lady-smith Press, 940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BCor mail to: Ladysmith Press, PO Box 400, Lady-smith, BC V9G 1A3. No phone calls please.

We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS


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THE LEMARE GROUP is ac-cepting resumes for the follow-ing positions:• Coastal Certifi ed Hand Fall-ers-camp positions• Coastal Certifi ed Bull Buck-ers • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers• Heavy Duty MechanicsFulltime camp with union rates/benefi ts. Please send re-sumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to offi [email protected].

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

BARTENDER/ SERVER- Ex-perienced F/T, P/T for busy neighbourhood pub. Apply by phone or in person to the Sal-tair Pub. Peter, 250-246-4241.

F/T PREP COOK/ COOK for busy neighbourhood pub. Ap-ply by phone or in person to Saltair Pub. Call Peter (250)246-4241.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

MEDICAL HEALTH

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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MEDICAL HEALTH

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

* Gutters * Windows* Siding * Moss treatment

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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

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

APPLIANCES

18 CU ft deep freeze $150, white 17 cu ft fridge $250, 30” almond range $125, white 30” range $150. Kenmore full size stacking washer/dryer $250, Washer dryer sets $200-$350. Washers $150-$250, Dryers $100-$150. Built-in dishwash-ers $100-$150. 6 month war-ranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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LADYSMITH (Davis Rd area) near golf course, shopping, private, ocean/mtn views, 2200 sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 2 F/P, in-law suite potential. Re-duced, $260,000. Call (250)245-4155.

HOUSES FOR SALE

DUNCAN- 3444 Auchinachie Rd, 3 bdrm, 2 bathrooms, 1500 sq ft Rancher built in 2006 with new home warranty remaining. Quality fi nishing with lots of extras. Great loca-tion. $339,000. 250-746-0586.

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

2 BED, F/S, DW, W/D, eleva-tor, parking, storage, bike rack, garb/recy, Ref. Req. Avail. April 1, $850. Ph: 250-816-9853

Chemainus: Ashley Court. Ground fl r unit, 2 bdrm, 5 ap-pliances. Sm pet ok, avail. now. $775/mo 250-924-6966.

Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, ocean view, 1 bdrm avail. April 1st, $625 incl. heat & hot water, N/S, 1 sm pet welcome. 55+ Call Karen 250-709-2765, 250-246-1033.

Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm apt, heat incl., n/p, ref’s required. The Villa 250-245-3583.

Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, sm pets ok. Ask about our incentives. 250-668-9086.

LADYSMITH: 2bdrm apt. 55+ senior block, well maintained, 1000sq.ft., oceanview, drapes, new carpet/cabinets, W/D, F/S. N/P, N/S. Avail. April. $775+utils. 250-758-5816.

LADYSMITH, LRG 2 bdrm, 2 bath, adult orientated condo, 5 appls, N/S. Small dog or cat ok. $1000 mo. Avail now. (250)246-2238, 250-667-7107.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Ladysmith: Nice 2 bdrm, 1/2 duplex in a quiet residential neighbourhood. F/S/W&D, lots of storage, laminate fl oors, forced air natural gas heat, bright & clean. N/S, refs req. $795/mo. 250-714-9103.

LADYSMITH- RENOVATED 3 bdrms, 2 bath, $1200. + utils. Call (250)754-9279.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

LADYSMITH: STUDIO suite, own private ent. 4 piece bath-room, large sundeck. Incld’s all utils and cable. NP/NS. Quiet area. $550. (250)245-0295.

HOMES FOR RENT

LADYSMITH 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, D/W, small yard, NS/NP, $895 mo. Avail April. 15. Call 1-250-248-4816.

LADYSMITH: 4 bdrm house, close to all schools, incl. wa-ter, sewer, garbage. Hydro not incl. Avail immed. $975 mo + damage deposit. Leave msg. Call 250-245-4869.

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$750/mth: 10174 View Street, Chemainus. Half du-plex, 2 beds, 1 bath, 900 sq.ft.

$800/mth: #5 - 5311 Cas-sidy Street, Nanaimo. Manu-factured/Mobile, 2 beds, 1 bath, 750 sq.ft.

$1298/mth: 610 Steele Place, Ladysmith. Single family, 3 beds, 2 baths, built 2010.

$1300/mth: 225 Symonds Street, Ladysmith. Half du-plex, 4 beds, 2 baths, 1350 sq.ft.

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OFFICE/RETAIL

WANT TO GET NOTICED?Prime retail/offi ce space for

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2 bathrooms, small kitchen, new fl ooring, A/C. Available June 1st. Call 250-245-2277

ROOMS FOR RENT

LADYSMITH, ROOM avail, all inclusive, share kitchen and bath, ideal for retirees or sen-iors, small pets welcome w/ conditions, refs req’d, $400 mo. Call (250)616-2345 (Ray).

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RENTALS

SUITES, LOWER

BASEMENT SUITE for rent, available May 1st, Large 1 bedroom, utilities, basic phone and cable included. Alley park-ing, Heated tiles in bathroom, large pantry, walk in closet. Shared yard, access to wash-er/dryer, quiet landlord and neighborhood, close to town. References required, $900 month. Contact 250-245-3691.

LADYSMITH, 1 bdrm + offi ce, bsmt suite, alarm, newly re-no’d, full kitchen, storage, $850 mo + utils. Avail immed. Call (250)816-5002.

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What’s Happening

OnGoing

LADYSMITH HEALTH CARE AUXILIARY - New volunteers are welcome. Please pick up application form at the Thrift Store or phone 250-245-5225.

LADYSMITH FOOD BANK - Open Tues mornings 9 - 12. 630 Second Ave, Ladysmith.

LADYSMITH DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - meets on the third Thursday of each month, 7:30 am upstairs at the Legion. This dedicated group of business owners discuss everything business-related in Ladysmith from partnerships with organizations, upcoming events, business strategies and tips, website performance and sometimes, a guest speaker.

CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP - meets 3rd Mon of each month 5:15-6:45Ladysmith Community Health Centre - 1111-4th Ave, Room 101www.chronicpainsupport.ca 250-667-5587

SING FOR PURE JOY! - meets on Saturdays, 7-8:30 pm in the 2nd floor lounge of The Lodge on 4th [email protected] or (250) 285-3764

STROKE RECOVERY GROUP: Survivors and caregivers meet every Thursday at 11 am in the basement Activity Room of Bethel Tabernacle, 1149 Fourth Ave. Programs include exercises and tips for managing activities. Call Ken or Flo 250-245-8199.

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

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Up Coming

CHEMAINUS MT. BRENTON GARDEN CLUB - meeting Tues, April 9, 1 pm at Calvary Baptist Church, 3319 River in Chemainus. It will be a workshop for our upcoming garden tour. Guests are welcome. $2 drop in fee. For more info 246-4109.

CROFTON ART GROUP - May 10 & 11, 10 to 5 Spring Show & Sale incl. jewellery, Senior's CentreChemainus, adjacent ferry dock, door prize & refreshments, 250-245-7738

EAGLES #2101 RUMMAGE SALE - Sat, April 6th, 8 am-1 pm921 First Ave., LadysmithCoffee & Muffins $1.00

LRCA FRIENDLY VISITOR/PHONING TREE PROGRAMSNow taking new volunteersignups for an upcomingtraining session. Improvequality of life for shut-in or isolated seniors byscheduled weekly contact. Call Barb at 245-3079.

LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - “What Makes A Slide Show?”, techniques for making effective photographic presentations, by Ladysmith-based photographer Pat Haugen. Tues, April 23, 7 pm, in Hardwick Hall, High St at 3rd Ave in Ladysmith. Everyone welcome. Non-members $5 drop-in fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. www.LadysmithCameraClub.com

CROFTON ART GROUP SHOW AND SALE - plus Handcrafted Jewelry

Fri & Sat, May 10 & 11.10 am – 5 pm, at the Crofton Senior Centre, 1507 Joan Avenue, Crofton, (Close to the Ferry Terminal)Refreshments served

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 BANK - Chemainus. Friday, Info call 250-246-3455.

BINGO - Chemainus 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 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 #2101 - Meets every 1st & 3rd Wednesday. 7:30 pm 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.

HEALING PATHWAY - All are welcome at Ladysmith First United Church ( 232 High St) for Christian meditation and prayerful healing - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 6-8 pm. For details call the Church Office 245-2183.

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.

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

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Toll Free: 1-888-272-8888◆ Total Price including freight, excluding Road Ready Package and taxes. PAYMENTS based on total price including freight and taxes less 10% down (or equivalent trade-in value). Variable interest rate at time of calculation 6.99% on approved credit (OAC) amortized over *390 bi-weekly pymts/5/15 term, **520 bi-weekly pymts/5/20 term, ***260 bi-weekly pymts/5/10 term, ****130 bi-weekly pymts/5/5 term. Zero down option available on request (on approved credit).

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Prices effective Monday, April 2 to Sunday, April 7, 2013

Ladysmith and Cedar Stores

Spring is Here! The Garden Shops are

OPENING SOON!We’re so excited, we wet our plants!

Hockey Goes On BBQ!On Saturday, March 16th, 49th Parallel Grocery hosted a fund-raising BBQ!Thanks to everyone who made this event a huge success. $1,034 was raised for Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey’s Atom B Capitals.

Special thanks to:

Regular 14.31 - 15.41 kg

Fresh Boneless Centre cut

Pork LoinChops or Roasts

FreeBuyONEGetONE

Don’t foget tocheck out our

‘New Look’ 8 page fl yerDouble the Pages, Double the Savings!

MJB Ground

Ground Coffee

Regular, Fine, Morning or French. 250-300 grams. Limit 4 total

2/$5 Decaf or Columbian

2/$7

California Buck Brand

NavelOranges

2.16 kg

98¢

Your Island Community Grocers since 1977100% Locally Owned & OperatedWe deliver! (See store for details)

We reserve the right to limit quantitiesPictures for illustrative purposes onlyVisit our Website: www.the49th.com

940-1st Ave., LadysmithPhone 250-245-1200

CEDAR STOREIn the Cedar Village Square

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

550 Cairnsmore StreetOpen Daily7:30 am to 9 pm 250-748-2412

DUNCANThe OldBruce’s Store CHEMAINUS

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

LADYSMITHBeside the Liquor Depot

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

Your Island Community Grocers since 1977 Bloooms Florist Direct

250-245-3344

Hunt’s

Thick & RichPasta Sauce

680 ml, limit 4 total

98¢


ladysmith chronicle, april 02, 2013

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