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Giving the gift of life

Nearly one year ago, Della Daniels donated half of her liver to her mother Donna, whose health was declining due to chronic liver disease.

It cost her a collapsed lung, two failing kidneys and a barrage of medical tests and ailments, and though the transplant failed, the 28-year-old says she would go through it all again for the chance to help save her mother’s life.And just one week ago, Della was one of 39 live

liver donors to receive a Gift of Life medal from BC Transplant on May 28. She is hoping her story will inspire others to consider registering as an organ donor or for live donation.“We don’t take anything for granted; we’re grate-

ful to be alive,” she said. “This experience was the scariest thing I’ve ever had to face, but we did it together and we’re still here today.”

Donna, now 52, was diagnosed with liver dis-ease in 2008. A year later, she was still on the wait list for a new liver. Transplants are prioritized by the MELD [Model for End-Stage Liver Disease] system, a score that determines a patient’s con-dition.

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time we went back to BC Transplant, it was the same news; she’d be within the same range every time.”

While visiting BC Transplant, Della learned about live liver transplant and decided to look into the possibility.“We happened to be the same blood type and

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body size and height,” she said.For the next year, Della went

through thorough testing to ensure the success of the trans-plant. When Donna’s MELD score went up in July 2011, the live liver donation went ahead.“It was really scary, but the

surgeon told me my liver was really damaged, that they had to take it out in pieces. That’s why it took so long for them to do the surgery,” Donna said. “I did a lot of crying and worrying about my kids and grandkids. I’ve got eight grandkids.”

According to BC Transplant, during a live donor liver trans-plant, a portion of liver is surgi-cally removed from a live donor and transplanted into a recipient immediately after the recipient’s liver has been entirely removed. Live donor liver transplantation is possible because the liver, unlike any other organ in the body, has the ability to regen-erate, or grow. Regeneration occurs within a period of four to eight weeks after surgery.

Of the 39 living donation donors since 2001, none have

died. The global risk of death in living donors is one in 250.

One week after the live liver donation, Donna’s new liver was unable to sustain her and failed.“The major vein to her liver

ruptured while she was sleeping, and it bled out,” Della explained.

“It took 30 hours of surgery to repair the valve.”

But by chance, a liver arrived from a deceased donor that same day at Vancouver General Hospital, and a second trans-plant was undertaken immedi-ately.“I think it was luck that it hap-

pened to show up that day; other than that, they wouldn’t have been able to do anything for her,” Della said.

Meanwhile, on a different floor, Della’s condition took an unusu-al turn.

Donors are normally in and out of the hospital within seven to 10 days, but a lung collapse and kidney failure kept her in the hospital for much longer.“The pain was excruciating,”

she said. “I think the hardest thing was not being able to see

my kids. It was really hard to leave them.”

The two spent a total of seven months combined in the hospi-tal — two for Della and five for Donna.“The thing I didn’t like was that

we were on different floors, so I never did get to see her,” Donna said.

The mother-daughter duo, who live together in Ladysmith, say they’re no different than any other but that the experience has brought them closer. Even now, they continue to undergo medical appointments together every three months to monitor post-surgery process.“We understand what each

other went through,” Della said. “After our surgery, it took us a long time just to get up to take a couple of steps.”

It has also brought aware-ness of the need for transplant donors, and the ordeal has prompted the entire family to register, Della said.

For more information about BC Transplant and organ dona-tion, visit www.transplant.bc.ca.

Della Daniels receives Gift of Life medal from BC TransplantFrom Page 1

Della Daniels (right) with her mother Donna and her Gift of Life medal from BC Transplant.

Kitchen concerns council

When does an improvement to a home become a suite or a duplex? And what if the owners don’t plan to rent it out?

Those are questions Ladysmith council and Ladysmith resident Emily Mikulski grappled with recently when Mikulski and her husband applied to make improve-ments to their Forward Road home, complete with a second kitchen. Mikulski assured council repeat-edly they have no desire to rent out the space and requested that they be permitted to have their building plan approved with a reg-istered covenant on title indicating they will not be renting.“They would like to put a signifi-

cant improvement to their home, a 1,300-square-foot apartment below,” s a i d M a y o r R o b Hutchins. “The con-cern is it is a second home. They do not want to rent. Nanaimo has allowed this two times through cov-enant.“Staff has said no to this request, that it’s too large for a second-ary suite, and it could be classified as a duplex. I’m willing to consider a covenant following Nanaimo’s lead, but I don’t think we should do this without some sort of performance bond because I don’t think the general taxpayer should be on the hook for enforce-ment.”

The Mikulskis took their appli-cation through the town’s building inspection and planning depart-ments, and both said no, explained Hutchins.“The challenge is there’s a defini-tion for identifying a living unit, and that’s a kitchen and a stove,” he said. “A second accommodation means someone has the ability to live there. Others with secondary accommodations have to pay extra for extra services.”

Coun. Jillian Dashwood said her problem was the Mikulskis are proposing a second kitchen, and the town’s current secondary suite bylaw makes that difficult.“Prior to the bylaw, there was no problem putting in a ‘summer kitchen,’” she said. “I had the right to finish my house off with no kitchen. I could put a counter and a microwave in my family room. I think it’s sad someone is being pun-ished for wanting to finish off their

house and being penalized because they didn’t have the money before and they do now. I would be in favour of a security deposit and covenant.”

Coun. Bill Drysdale pointed out that staff has said no and raised the issue because they think the addition is going to be a suite.“Essentially, it’s a suite that won’t be used every day,” he said. “Staff raised a red flag on this, and I respect the work they do. I’m not sure we should make an excep-tion in this place because we’ve decided collectively that if there is a kitchen, it’s a suite.”

City manager Ruth Malli explained that the issue is really the utility bylaws.“We’d have to change the way we

charge for those utilities,” she said. “I think that’s part of the concern — it opens up a larger issue.”

Coun. Duck Paterson felt there was an oppor-tunity for the couple to make the improve-ments without adding a kitchen.

Coun. Gord Horth won-dered what Nanaimo has experienced the two times the city did allow a situation like this.“I think it speaks to the larger question of how we’re dealing with secondary suites in our community,” he said. “I think we need to look at

making this a higher priority so we have a comprehensive approach. I tend to lean with Coun. Duck Paterson and say build what you can. If Emily wants to proceed now, do it within the context of the bylaws.”

Mikulski told council their origi-nal plan was to put in a wet bar, but then she thought of adding a kitchen so she could do canning.“This is for my husband and I,” she said. “We thought it would be nice, and we feel it’s in our democratic right in this community. You’re setting a precedent the other way, penalizing people who don’t rent. I can see your point of view if you’re renting, I really do. If you’re not renting, I think everyone’s part and parcel of this community; there are variances made all the time.”

In the end, council decided to refer the Mikulskis’ request to staff for review, with specific reference to the City of Nanaimo’s process in dealing with similar requests.“The message is go ahead and build as much as you can, but don’t put the stove in,” Hutchins told Mikulski.

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“The challenge is there’s a

definition for identifying a

living unit, and that’s a kitchen

and a stove.”Rob Hutchins,

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Friday, May 25} While responding to

a complaint of a suspi-cious person on May 25, the Ladysmith RCMP located a male behav-ing erratically. The male was arrested, and when he was searched, a small quantity of

m e t h a m p h e t a m i n e was located. The male was transported to the Nanaimo Regional Hospital for further treatment.} The RCMP received

a report of two vehicle batteries being stolen. The batteries were described as being about 24 inches by 10 inches by 10 inches with rope handles and weighing about 100 pounds each. Also sto-len were two fuel cans, one yellow and one red. The theft occurred overnight in the 10,000 block of Old Victoria Road.} T h e L a d y s m i t h

RCMP responded to a two-vehicle motor vehi-cle accident. A white Mercedes had been parked on First Avenue and was unoccupied. It proceeded to roll downhill and struck a Chevrolet Cavalier that was travelling up First Avenue. Both vehicles sustained minor dam-age, and there were no injuries. The public is reminded to ensure their vehicles are safe-ly parked and secured, with the emergency brake applied on hills.

Sunday, May 27} Residents on Root

Street located a group of youths who had bro-ken into a carport on Root Street and stolen alcohol. The youth were detained by the resi-dents, including an off-duty RCMP member. A Ladysmith Detachment member attended, and the youth were turned over to their parents. The alcohol — along with trailer wheel cov-ers — was recovered close by. A forensic identification examina-tion is being conducted, and charges are being recommended.} T h e L a d y s m i t h

RCMP received a report of the theft of a gold-coloured 1989 Acura Legend taken from a residence on Gatacre Street. The vehicle was

left unsecured with the keys in the ignition.Monday, May 28} T h e L a d y s m i t h

RCMP responded to a single-vehicle motor vehicle accident. Three occupants were trapped in the vehicle and sub-sequently removed by the fire department. All occupants of the vehi-cle were transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. As a result of the police investigation, charges of refusal to provide a breath sample in rela-tion to impaired driving are being recommend-ed against the driver. } A member of the

L a d y s m i t h R C M P responded to a com-plaint of a hit and run. A brown Cavalier was driving on High Street, passing the alley behind the post office when a blue car, possibly a Honda, driven by an elderly female exited the alley and struck the Cavalier in the bumper area, scraping the bumper. The occu-pants of the Cavalier exited the vehicle and attempted to stop the blue car, which drove off. Anyone with any

information or who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact the Ladysmith RCMP Detachment.Tuesday, May 29} T h e L a d y s m i t h

RCMP responded to a single-vehicle colli-sion in the Coronation Mall parking lot. The driver’s seat of the car was not locked in place and slid back, causing the driver to lose con-trol and strike a railing. The airbags deployed as a result. The driver did not sustain any injuries.} T h e L a d y s m i t h

RCMP received a report of an unknown person attempting to break into a car on Gatacre Street. The car door handle was pried off during the attempt, but no entry was gained. A barbecue propane tank was taken. Wednesday, May 30} The Ladysmith

RCMP rece ived a report of the theft of a 9.9-horsepower Mercury outboard motor, stolen from an open garage on Third Avenue overnight. The police are continuing their investigation.


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S t u d e n t s a t Chemainus Secondary School are primed to share their master-pieces with the com-munity.

Until Thurs., June 7, their annual free art show — dubbed Creations — will take place at the school’s library from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.“We’ve got a lot stu-dents doing a wide variety of different styles and techniques,” said Hamish Knadle, a Grade 12 student who draws manga art.

Grade 10 freehand artist Jessica Babcock says art is good ther-apy.“I enjoy it. The thing

I like about art is it makes me concen-trate,” she said.

One of her show pieces is an inked watercolour bird.“It’s detailed but sub-tle — you can’t tell it’s a bird,” she said.Art instructor Craig

Miller said the art show has been going on annually for about 15 years and features

the art of students in all grades at the school.

This year’s lineup of stellar work — more than 100 pieces — will be no different, but the show will be held during school hours.“It’s full of surpris-

es, and by exposing yourself to the art, you ’ l l have a bet -ter understanding of what makes the kids tick and what teenag-ers are interested in,” said Miller. “There’s going to be glasswork, there’s going to be fab-ric art, there’s going to be watercolours, acrylic paint, ceram-ics and recycled vinyl record art.”

The art show is free, but a donation box will be made avail-able to those wishing to contribute to the program.


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Change to employment services has its challenges

About two months after Global Vocational Services took over the provision of employment services in Ladysmith, Jack Tieleman gave council an update, saying the new program offers more services but also has its challenges.“We are the current employment

service centre program facilita-tor in Ladysmith, taking over from Employment Navigators,” said Tieleman, chief operations officer for Global Vocational Services. “Obviously, it’s a big change; Employment Navigators has been part of this community for a long time.”

In April, the B.C. government unrolled a new employment pro-gram, explained Tieleman. “It was the largest upheaval

we’ve seen in our industry in 30 years,” he said. “It combined over 400 contracts in British Columbia into 73.”

Global Vocational Services launched the new program April 2 and opened its employ-ment service centre at 11-740 First Ave.“When the government rolled

this new model out, it incor-porated different things — it incorporated all the provincial

programming, which is for peo-ple on income assistance, and incorporated all the employment programs in British Columbia and incorporated the federal programs as well,”said Tieleman.

“So all the things that existed in the past will exist, and people will now have more access to things. The goal was to reduce the duplication of services and have one door where people could access services.”

Coun. Steve Arnett, who is chief executive officer of the Nanaimo Youth Services Association, wanted to make sure people know the effect of the changes on employment services.“You and I both know that there

are issues with this program,” he told Tieleman. “What I want to know as a town councillor, for the residents, is do you believe the unemployed and the services they were getting previously — and it’s not about Global — are getting the same level of service and are getting the same quality of service?”

In addition to amalgamating services, the provincial govern-ment launched a new Integrated Case Management System, a huge database with informa-tion from multiple ministries, explained Tieleman.“It has an insane amount of

information, and that has slowed this entire process down,” he said. “This database is cumber-some at best and a nightmare for others.”

Arnett pointed out that this new database also comes with a number of privacy concerns.“Now, once you are in that sys-

tem, you are in there forever,” he said. “If you are unemployed, and your name goes into my sys-tem, if you had any relatives that have had contact with child wel-fare, or someone’s been on assis-tance 20 years ago, that stuff all pops up.”

Arnett also raised concerns about taking away from the time employment counsellors spend with clients and about access for people in rural areas who have transportation issues.

Tieleman agreed there have been privacy concerns and told council that rural employ-ment agencies on the Island are working together to bring their concerns forward. The Ministry of Social Development and the Ministry of Child and Family Services share the Integrated Case Management System.“The government has vowed

from the start that this would not be an issue, and they’re look-ing to correct all these privacy breaches,” he said.


Chemainus students show off their CreationsNiomi PearsonTHE CHRONICLE

Chemainus Secondary School students show off some of the great pieces of art that will be displayed at this week’s art show in the school library. There will even be art up for purchase.

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It’s a very, very fi ne houseThe new home of education in Stz’uminus opened to the community for a special viewing May 31

Summer break may be swiftly approach-ing, but many of the students attending Stz’uminus Secondary School when it opens this fall already can’t wait to get back into the classroom.

That enthusiasm was evident Thursday night, as well over 250 com-munity members and students gathered to get their first glimpse inside the new facility.“I’m looking forward to coming here,” said Deanna Seymour, a Grade 9 student. “I’m excited that it’s new and much bigger than the other school.”

Open house attend-ees were given maps and encouraged to go on self-guided tours of the state-of-the-art building, which includes a half-sized gym, fitness room, library, large kitchen, science lab and a lec-ture hall that can seat approximately 49.

Kendall Wilson, a Grade 12 student, will be attending the school in the fall to upgrade her sciences and plans to apply to Vancouver Island University for biomedical studies.“I think it’s awesome

... I think by having a new school, it will give us more of a chance to have extracurricu-lar activities, which is nice,” she said.

Wi l s o n s a i d h e r favourite aspect of the new school is the gym, and she hopes the building’s ample space will one day be host to an after-school drama class.“I think it will be easi-

er to have more things like school spirit days, drama days, crazy hair day, 80s day, that type of thing,” she said.

S c i e n c e t e a c h e r Darrell Schaan says he is absolutely thrilled about the new lab, which includes a fume hood, Bunsen burners, protective lab coats and safety gear such as a shower station and eyewear.“With the funding they’ve put into this place ... we’ve been able to provide it with everything a top-notch

science lab should have,” he said. “The kids can now do sci-ence in a more hands-on, real-life, meaning-ful, situation-based learning style. They’re go ing to be more enthusiastic, and their motivation level is just going to skyrocket.”

Woodshop instruc-tor and vice-principal Cameron Park show-cased the school’s new workshop, which includes state-of-the-art equipment with SawStop technology

— a blade that con-tains electrical sensors which detect saline content in flesh and stop the blade within a quarter of a rotation.“I’ve been teaching

carpentry out of the parking lot on sunny days for the last four years,” he said. “We do a great job with what we have and you can still teach really valid things about safety and proper use of tools, but just being able to take it to the next level in a facility like this is such a good opportunity for the kids.“For the first time in the eight years I’ve been teaching [here], the kids finally have the kind of school they really deserve.”

Stu”ate Lelum has been the home of high school education for Stz’uminus for many years and provides education to students as far as Nanaimo and Duncan.

While functional, the facility has been in need of upgrading for some time. For the past 11 years, dedicated people like Stz’uminus education director Charlotte Elliot have been working toward the construction of a new high school.

P r i n c i p a l L e n Merriman, who has been involved for the last five, said Thursday night’s open house was a real dream for many.“ W h e n y o u w a l k

inside, you feel it’s a place students can learn,” he said. “We’ve got students who are proud of who they are

— now they can be proud of where they are.”

The Stz’uminus Secondary School open house was a complete success May 31, drawing in more than 250 curious community members. From top to bottom, Buffy David leads a drum circle to celebrate; science instructor Darrell Schaan shows Catherine Sampson the new equipment, and Garret Harris tests out the fi tness room.




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Ten million dollars.That’s how much the

Town of Ladysmith is taking steps to borrow to ensure adequate funding is available to construct the third phase of the town’s Waste Water Treatment Plant.

This phase of the upgrade will ensure that Ladysmith con-tinues to meet all the provincial, federal and international regula-

t ions with respect to releasing effluent into the environment, according to the staff report received by council.“This phase of the

project will singularly be the most labour-intensive and highest-dollar-value project the town has undertaken to date,” stated staff.

The upgrade to the Waste Water Treatment Plant is estimated to cost between $16.2 mil-lion and $16.9 million. To pay for the project,

the town has received a gas tax grant of $5.2 million. Another grant and borrowing applica-tion has been submitted, and the town is waiting for a decision.

Earlier this spring, the sewer parcel tax was increased by $115 to partially fund the costs associated with this borrowing.

There are a number of steps a municipality must go through to bor-row money, as required by legislation.

Council took the first

step May 22 by giving the first three readings to the Waste Water Treatment Plant Phase 3 Borrowing Bylaw.

After the first three readings, the bylaw is sent to the provincial government to receive Inspector’s Approval. Once the inspector reviews the bylaw, it is returned to the town to obtain electoral approval. If borrow-ing is not commenced, this project cannot go ahead, noted the staff report.

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Growing food for Ladysmith families

Andy Geiger stands be-hind, from left, Jason Hicks, Calista Phillips and Tanner Kooistra at the Community Garden Box at Oceanview Community Church. Fifty per cent of the produce will go to the Ladysmith Food Bank, and 50 per cent will be given away to neigh-bours and people who at-tend the church.


The old saying goes that if you like sau-sages and laws, you

shouldn’t watch either one being made.

The legislature’s sausage factory worked overtime to crank out a pile of leg-islative change before the government choked off debate and shut it down for the summer. This is after a dozen complicated bills were stuffed into the hop-per in the final month.

For the first time in B.C. history, debate was carried on in three separate cham-bers to try to get through it all. It created a chaotic scene, with politicians and reporters dashing around trying to create the impres-sion they were on top of it all.

The NDP oppos i t ion screamed bloody murder about this travesty, espe-cially as the clock ran down last week and bills were assigned a token 30 or 45 minutes to meet the B.C. Liberal government’s arbi-

trary deadline. Alas, what little time was allowed for the opposition to question legislation was largely frit-tered away with the usual partisan sniping that substi-tutes for alternative ideas.

The good news is that this mad rush wasn’t a calculat-ed scheme to ram through unpopular, unfair measures. Quite the contrary. The B.C. Liberal government’s back is to the wall, trying to do what the public and circum-stances demand and save its own skin.

Here’s a partial list of the marching orders: Get rid of the harmonized sales tax and bring back a computer-ized version of the old, inef-ficient provincial sales tax. Unclog the court system, which has become so con-stipated that a Stanley Cup riot fool can’t even plead guilty in a reasonable time. And find a way to make our growing population of urban anarchists and assorted other deadbeats pay to ride transit.

The HST exercise contin-ues to exact its cost. The unprecedented job of creat-

ing a modern system for the archaic sales tax was the main cause of the legisla-tive logjam, tying up govern-ment lawyers and delaying drafting of other bills. Small businesses that paid $3,000 to convert to HST get to pay another $3,000 to go back, and we had all better hope the new computer software works.

Speaking of computers, one of the laws passed amid the shouting is one that establishes an online system for disputing traf-fic tickets. Police will print out tickets from their cars instead of hand-writing them, and drivers will have an alternative way to argue about whether they really ran that red light.

Fighting a ticket in court now takes seven to 18 months, tying up judges, court registry staff and police. An administrative system won’t keep them all out of court, but the govern-ment hopes to reduce the average resolution time to 90 days and save $8 million a year or more.

A similar administrative

system is being established for small civil claims and strata property disputes.

Some legislation is to fix earlier screw-ups. A judge tossed out B.C. ’s most heavy-handed administra-tive penalties for failing a roadside blood alcohol test, so the government brought in a new version that allows for another administrative appeal.

The mistake of making transit operate on a poorly policed “honour system” goes back to Social Credit days. There is finally a sys-tem to enforce collection of fines, on those rare occa-sions when someone is tick-eted for taking a free ride.

Even with the last-minute rush, four bills couldn’t be rammed through.

Since the legislature will almost certainly have to be recalled to impose a con-tract on teachers this fall, the government would do well to provide a couple of weeks for orderly debate at that time.

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There are plenty of things we adults do to recapture our youth — some jump out of airplanes, while others hit the road in a new ride. I’ve even heard rumours that the foun-tain of youth can be found in a plastic sur-

geon’s office, but you won’t find me throwing pennies in that fountain.

For me, there is no botox injection or facial cream that will do the job better than standing amongst 151 gradu-ates before they walk the stage. The infectious energy is easy to get caught up in, the kind that would power a city if harnessed — full of hopes, dreams, aspirations and the desire to make a difference.

To the graduates of Ladysmith Secondary School, and to all the local graduates who will walk that stage this month, I have enjoyed telling your stories, capturing your achievements in photos and being a part of the differ-ences you attempted to or succeeded in making in your community.

If there is one piece of advice I can give amongst the dozens you’ve heard thus far this week, it’s to learn from the community-building opportunities you’ve had during the last five years of high school and don’t be afraid to seek them out in your post-grad years, no matter where they take you.

The most important things you do in life will not be the bills you pay and certainly won’t be the “stuff” you acquire. A community is really no different than a high school — we’re all in this together, and the journey is made that much better when the destination benefits us all.

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Editor:

Re: Cowichan School District’s

restoration budget

On May 28, Education Minister George Abbott addressed more than 100 delegates at the B.C. Confederation of Parent Advisory Council’s annual general meeting. Among other matters focused on during this presentation, he described the Cowichan School Board as “threatening to commit suicide.”

It is a sad comment on the approach of our provincial govern-ment that Minister Abbott feels it is appropriate to mock our board while exhibiting a deep insensitiv-ity for the current grief Cowichan is enduring regarding an epidemic of suicide among native youth.

The Cowichan board has engaged with the higher body of government respectfully. We have requested talks to address the shortfalls we are experienc-ing here in our schools, many of which contribute to the sad state of support for all our at-risk chil-dren and aboriginal students in particular.

It would be more in keep-ing with the civil behaviour we should expect from our elected people to see some effort to meet rather than running around the province making flip statements, which are at best inaccurate and at worst deeply disrespectful to our people.

The trustees of Cowichan have taken their commitments to the community seriously by shaping a budget which reflects both the real needs and the dearest hopes our families have shared with us.

The trustees of Cowichan are not committing suicide — we are tak-ing a strong position after years of neglect, after years of seeing our troubles dismissed.

We have stated repeatedly we wish to hold conversations with our government — the only gen-uine source of revenue for our schools and the sole proprietors of tax collection. If their only response to this very measured request is a bellicose threat to

fire us, they are not doing right by schools or our democratic rights.

The only people who can fire us are the voting citizens of Cowichan. We place ourselves confidently in their hands.

Eden HaythornthwaiteBoard chair, Cowichan School

District 79

Editor:

Now I admit that not everything one hears on the Ladysmith grape-vine is authentic. However there are tidbits of interest that emerge from the citizens’ vat of unrest and outright astonishment.

Item No. 1: A proponent has approached our mayor and coun-cil with a proposal to reinvigorate the old RV park on the way down to Transfer Beach. Apparently his bank will not finance the proposi-tion unless our town fathers will agree to a 10-year lease on the

property.Keep in mind that this area has

been lying fallow for more than 12 years, collecting debris dumped there by our works yard. You won’t be surprised to learn he was turned down. GO FIGURE.

Item No. 2: We the citizens of Ladysmith are continuously reminded that if we want our town’s businesses to prosper, we should spend our money in Ladysmith.

Guess what? While sitting in that huge Walmart parking lot in Duncan, one of our council parked next to me preparing to spend in Walmart. Excuse was there was no one with the right size in Ladysmith. This is a valid excuse; however, unless something posi-tive commences soon to try and support what businesses that are left in our town, First Avenue will be able to advertise that Ladysmith is Vancouver Island’s newest ghost town.

Item No. 3: Remember the great hoorah that was raised in Chemainus regarding the devel-oper who was trying to develop a marina using three old barges?

If you followed that debacle,

then you will remember he final-ly threw in the towel and walked away. Since then, the barges have been a big nuisance in Chemainus, creating continuous complaining regarding their unsightliness.

One of the barges was in a sink-ing condition, and this forced a decision to do something with it. Well, it now sits on Slack Point in Ladysmith Harbour, and the grape-vine informs me that Ladysmith is now the proud owner of a barge that won’t float. The original plan was to take it across the Harbour, cut it up and sell the steel for scrap. However, apparently the only scrap will be the original plan.

2012 is starting out to be another year of blunder after blunder in our town.

Don Harrison

Ladysmith

Editor:

Hello my name is Paul Budding, and I am a electrician with School

District 79 [Cowichan Valley].I have seen the underfunding of

school districts firsthand. In main-tenance alone, we don’t have the resources to maintain our build-ings properly, and it shows. We have 24 active schools with mini-mal trades. For example, we only have two painters to service all these sites, and the list goes on.

Our busing is skin and bones now; our custodians are laid off in the summer, spring break and Christmas to save money. These are the best times to clean these buildings to boot. These are the conditions that exist in the build-ings that our kids are in.

We stand to loose 18 teachers this year, and something has to break. We have wonderful trustees that campaigned on the platform that they would fight for more fund-ing and called it the restoration budget. They are asking for extra money from the government over the government-imposed bud-get to try to restore some of the damage done over the years. The reward is a threat by the Liberal government to remove our locally-elected trustees if they don’t put in a budget with $2.5 million cuts by June 30. Is democracy dead? Are we in China?

I support our Duncan SD79 trustees and OUR restoration budget.

Paul BuddingDuncan

Cowichan school trustees are not ‘committing suicide’

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Open mic lets students shine

S t u d e n t s a t L a d y s m i t h Secondary School have been performing in open mic nights at the school every five to six weeks since February, and next week, they’ll finish the year on a high note.

The final Ladysmith Secondary School [LSS] open mic night of the school year will take place Tues., June 12, and the commu-nity is encouraged to come out and see students from Grade 8 to 12 showcase their talents.

Griffin Russell, a drug and alcohol counsellor at the school, says it’s an incredible experi-ence to see students have the courage to get up on stage and perform and to see people in the audience yelling and clapping in encouragement.“That’s the most significant

impact it’s had on me — you get to see the goodness,” he said.

The open mic is held quarterly throughout the school year.“It’s really a collection of differ-

ent youth from the school who want to take that opportunity to perform and to showcase some kind of musical ambition they’re having,” said Russell.

There are about 10 to 12 per-formers each time, and perform-ers have included bands, guitar-ists, singers, poets and spoken word artists.“Sometimes, depending on the

size of the audience, someone out of the audience will come up and perform,” noted Russell.

“I like to see that happening because I think that will encour-age more people to do that, and that’s more in line with tradition-al open mics where you don’t have a set list of who’s going to perform and people can be more spontaneous and come out of the audience and perform.”About 100 to 150 people come

out to watch each open mic.“It’s a nice collection of parents

of current students and perform-ers, but also grandparents and neighbours and also parents of past students who really like the energy of it, and of course the performers’ friends with signs,” said Russell.

In the past, LSS’s open mic nights have been driven by a group of youth at the school, but this year’s open mics had a bit of a late start. The open mic nights

started in February, and this will be the fourth one this year.“We’re trying to end it on a high

note and build momentum going into next year,” said Russell. “It’s worth coming out, and we do have a lot of talented youth in our community. They benefit in having people come out and show interest in what they do. What I appreciate about it is the degree of respect and courtesy shown between performers and audience — that’s incredibly inspiring and encouraging.”

Russell says there have been a lot of younger performers this year who are in Grade 8 and 9, and it has been inspiring to watch them grow — it also bodes well for next year.“That’s the thing I guess I’m

most excited for next year — we watch people grow and develop, not only in their musical ambi-tion, but also in their ability to work with their instrument and in their performance,” he said.

“They never play the same song twice. They’re going away from that and building on that, and they’re trying to build their skills with their instruments and their performances. You definitely see a lot of growth and improve-ment.”

The LSS open mic night will be held Tues., June 12 at 7 p.m. at the school. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is by donation, and there will be snacks and refreshments.


“It’s worth coming out, and

we do have a lot of talented youth in our community.”

Griffin Russell,drug and alcohol counsellor

Quoted in the Chronicle

2012 Grads

Spencer Armitage

Tyler Armstrong

Dylan Baines

Alana Banks

Molly Barrieau

Kristianna Barton

Cameron Bedard

Larissa Beeston

Michael Beggs

Dayna Bell

Alex Bereza

Shane Bergman

Patrick Beston

Ciarán Boyle

Ryan Bozocea

Cortney Brewster

Brianne Broadhurst

Laura Brodrick

Amber Brown

Colby Brownlow

Colin Bryan

Holly Burgess

Larissa Burnett

Kela Bush

Ian Calder

Brian Chellew

Adrienne Chomeczko

Amanda Clarke

Taryn Constable

Risa Convey

Ryan Cooper

Lukas Coupal

Sha-lynne Cox

Casey Darbyshire

Tyler Davis

Kailyn De Hoop

Kara DeClark

Alexis Derby

Teghan Desaulniers

Cory Dewar

Tyler Dickson

Christopher Doerksen

Nathan Eastman

Ronal Finnegan

Nathan Fong

Brandon Frederickson

David Freeman

Casey Frenchy

Ayumi Furuuchi

Caleb Gait

Kara Galbraith

Korry Galbraith

Marisa Gatey

Devon Geary

Adrian Genge

Dennis Gillard

Mitchell Gisborne

Nicole Goguen

Claire Grant

Jaden Gray

Zachary Grsic

Travis Gust

Paul Haengphosakul

Robert Halkett

Hannah Harrison

Dustin Hartl

Ashley Heyes

Jasmine Hodgins

Eder Hondermann

Adam Howard

Zack Hubert

Hilary Jahelka

Jessica James

Jamie Jasper

Tyler Johnny

Wade Johnston

Danielle Kennedy

Breanne King

Stephen Klettke

Samantha Knippshild

Deanna Kozak

Rudi Kraak

Joshua Kulhawy

Travis Kuyten

Alexandra Lamberton

Ashley Lambie

Deavon Lehan

Morgan LeRoy

Thomas Liaros

Hunter Lloyd

Ashley Loftstrom

Tayler Luck

Allister MacKay

Jordynn Magee

Zachary Mauriks

Michael McDonald

Cole McGinn

Dustan McKie

Randi McLennan

Dawson McLeod

Sasha McNab

Viki Mendez

Connor Milne

Rowena Montesclaros

Jorden Moore

Josh Morgan

Jacob Mortimer

Emily Muller

Holly Munro

Amellia Nicholls

Chance Nobert

Katie O’Toole

Quintin Ogden

Shelby Parton

Dianna Patterson

Richard Peerens

Brandon Phillips

Sophie Poole

Mitchell Pozar

Trevor Read

Haley Regulant

Jack Roeke

Jonathan Rumpel

James Ryan

Celestine Sampson

Brittany Sanddar

Eric Saunders

Kaitlyn Schoenberger

David Schoenewolf

Karissa Scott

Corey Shillingford

Ali Stewart

Tyson Strandt

Ken Stroman

Alyssa Talbot

Julia Tippett

Madeline Tremblay

Thomas Trott

Ryan Tucker

Garrett Tuckey

Leah Vanderweide

Samantha Vincent

Samantha Vugteveen

Kelly Wallace

Robby Wallace

Joshua White

Mitchell Wicklund

Graham Williams

Mya Wilson

Jason Wood

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Ladysmith Secondary School graduates were in the spotlight this weekend as they walked the stage and celebrated in style on Friday and Saturday. Clockwise, from top left: Virginia Mendez and Kris-tianna Barton wait for their cue to line up for the procession in the grad waiting room; Ashley Loft-strom and Kailyn De Hoop show off their gorgeous prom dresses; graduates make their way down the aisle in pairs as they are introduced to the crowd Friday night; the gents look absolutely dapper in their Sunday best for award and prom night on Saturday; and a couple of friends make a cherished memory and pose for a photo before the grad pho-to is taken Saturday afternoon.

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Ladysmith hosts football jamboree

Ladysmith’s Forrest Field was host to the Football Jamboree Sat., May 26. All four Vancouver Island teams participating had a successful day. Anyone aged eight to 13 interested in playing tackle football for the Ladysmith Steelers in the fall is asked to contact Coach B at 250-729-1519.

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Madly inspired to help kidsThe Ladysmith Madness hosts its (almost) annual slo-pitch tournament June 16-17

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On June 16 and 17, the Ladysmith Madness will host its 12th [almost] annual slo-pitch tournament at Aggie Field to benefit children with disabilities.

For the past 14 years since its inception, the Madness has hosted the tournament to raise money for the Easter Seals 24-Hour Relay for the Kids. To date, Madness team members have raised more than $100,000.

The Lions Society uses funds raised during the 24-Hour Relay to operate Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan. It is a spe-cial camp tailored to kids with disabilities to allow them the opportunity to experience

summer camp as other chil-dren do.“It’s a fully-funded camp so

the families don’t have to pay any money,” explained Kerrie Vockeroth, captain and co-founder of Ladysmith Madness. “The kids look for-ward to it.”

Because this year’s 24-Hour Relay event was moved up to the first weekend of June [it generally takes place in the last weeks of June], the slo-pitch tournament proceeds will not make Ladysmith Madness’ 2012 total, which was just over $5,000. It will, however, be put toward next year’s total, noted Vockeroth.

Vockeroth said the relay, which took place June 2-3, was a memorable experience for the 12 team members able

to make the event in Victoria. The grand total raised by the participating 58 teams over the weekend was $464,402.

The team took first place in the “best decorated camp” contest for the third year in a row, for its Gilligan’s Island-themed campsite.“We made a full island and

four huts and water and sand and had props,” Vockeroth said.

The Ladysmith Madness slo-pitch tournament runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days and is open to all teams. Funds are raised through the team entry fee of $200, and there are cur-rently six teams signed up.

Funds are also raised through a concession operated by the Ladysmith Lions Club, with food provided by Ladysmith

Madness. The Ladysmith Kinsmen Club also donates proceeds from beer garden sales at the tournament.“It ’s a really fun event,”

Vockeroth said. “If you can’t play, come out and watch. It’s all local area teams that play.”

There are currently about 18 members on the Ladysmith Madness team, but there is always room for more.“Even though it’s a relay, we’re

not very athletic; we’re not a running team, we’re just in it for the fundraising,” laughed Vockeroth. “It’s about meeting new people and raising money for a good cause.”

To sign up or inquire about the slo-pitch tournament or the Ladysmith Madness, e-mail Kerrie Vockeroth at [email protected]


T h e C o w i c h a n Valley Mustangs AAA Bantams put another four games under their belt over the weekend in Port Alberni and Chemainus as they round mid-season play.A l l g a m e s w e r e

lost, but the experi-ence was invaluable, says coach Darren Rasmussen.

I t a l l g o t s t a r t -ed in the Alberni Valley against North Island on Saturday. Cowichan faced the excellent pitching of North Island’s Nolan

B a d o v i n a c , w h o pitched the entire game. The final scores were 7-1 and 8-0 for North Island.“They really went for the win,” Rasmussen said. “We played pretty well. We didn’t make a heck of a lot of errors, but we just did not hit the ball, that was our problem.”

The highlight of the weekend took place Sunday afternoon dur-ing a doubleheader against the Cloverdale Red Spurs. It was the seventh inning when Cowichan’s Rowan S i ider knocked a home run out of the park.

“No one has ever hit a bantam home run out of there; he probably hit it 390 feet, which is the distance of a major-league place,” Rasmussen said. “As it went out, this ball just carried and carried. It was an awesome hit.”

Solid hitting kept Cowichan in both g a m e s a g a i n s t Cloverdale, but the f inal scores were 11-6 and 18-11 for the Spurs.“They were both pret-ty exciting games,” Rasmussen.

Cowichan’s next match will take place t h i s S a t u r d a y i n Victoria against the Black Eagles.

So far, the Bantams have managed to knock out two wins o u t o f 2 6 g a m e s played — a 16-15 win

over Kamloops on May 12 and a 7-3 vic-tory over North Island May 26.

With 16 games left in the regular season, it will be touch and go whether the bantams will make playoffs this year.“We would real ly have to get going and start winning some games,” Rasmussen said. “This weekend, we were really hoping to win at least two out of four.”

W h a t i s c e r t a i n , however, is that the intense training they have undergone at local ball fields has been paying off.“You can tell by the scores that we’re starting to get into the games more,” said Rasmussen. “The kids are getting better all the time.”

Bantams round mid-seasonNiomi PearsonTHE CHRONICLE

A Cowichan Valley Mustangs second base-man attempts to get to the ball during a match

against Cloverdale on Sunday afternoon in

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Most people who work hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle tend to focus on their bellies, their legs, or their arms. Little do people realize how interconnected their bodies are, right down to the

nervous and circulatory systems. Bad living habits do not only affect the heart, lungs, and liver – in truth, eyes suffer greatly if they do not receive proper nutrients and care. One such example of this is hypertensive retinopathy.

Hypertension is the medical term for an abnormally high blood pressure and is known as the “silent killer”. Blood pressure measures the force of blood against the walls of the arteries as blood fl ows through the body. High blood pressure makes your heart work harder and, over time, can damage blood vessels throughout your body. Blood vessel damage occurs in the form of thickened and hardened arteries, which further reduces blood fl ow. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure or kidney failure.

Retinal changes can also accompany high blood pressure. The retina is the light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the back of the eyeball; its main purpose is to send visual impulses through the optic nerve to the brain. The retina has a rich vascular supply, and when a person has high blood pressure, damage can occur. Generally, the higher the pressure and the longer the patient has the elevated levels, the worse the situation becomes. Signs of hypertensive retinopathy may in-clude narrowing of the vessels in the retina (arteriosclerosis), retinal hemorrhages, and swelling of the retinal tissue (ischemia). Patients can even develop swelling of the optic nerve in a condition called malignant hypertension, a severe form of high blood pressure. Damage to the retina can cause anything from minor visual problems to complete loss of sight. However, most patients with hypertension are nearly always visually asymptomatic. In a lot of cases, patients fi nd out about their condition only after their eye doctor conducts a thorough eye exam.

The only treatment for hypertensive retinopathy is to control the high blood pres-sure. This can be attained by:

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Oakes, Donald Gordon 1936 - 2012Seadog, Frogman, Hellion. Husband, Father, Grandfather. Pioneer and One-Of-A-Kind. Don moved on peacefully to the next adventure with his family by his side. His spirit and fortitude is a great lesson to us all and will be sorely missed. Don’s legacy is

carried on by his wife of 50 years Irene, children John (Kim), Joanne (John), grandchildren Jordan, Christen, Zane and Summer. Predeceased by his parents, sisters and brother. He was the favourite Uncle to many. Rarely did Don fail to make an impression and testament to that is his long list of friends, and associates.

Born and raised in Winnipeg, Don learned early to live life to it’s fullest. He joined the Navy in 1954 as a stoker fi rst and then as a hard hat diver, a most dangerous and diffi cult endeavour. On discharge, Don continued his independent ways and began to build a life for himself and new family. There was the cabin he built on West Hawk Lake, Snap-On Tools sales and eventually a move to Victoria in 1967. He established a life and reputation in Colwood as a member of the Victoria Real Estate Board. In many pursuits, Don would lead the pack.

His passion for the water continued. He was regarded as a knowledgeable local cruiser and as the owner of many vessels including “Irena”, “Mamita” and “Falcon”, played an important role in the development of Victoria’s Classic Boat Festival. Don was always up for a “Boat Ride” and proudly shared the lifestyle with friends and family. Many an hour was whiled away enjoying “the best cruising in the world” or sitting “on the hook” watching the world go by.

Retirement brought Don to Ladysmith B.C. where he joined the Ladysmith Maritime Society, participating in the restoration and maintenance of the club’s historic vessels. He continued his ways, becoming a part of the social fabric of town, making new friends and leaving his mark. This was also a time to enjoy the fruits of his labours, refl ect on life and tease the grandkids.

As life dealt challenges to his health he pushed the limits, rarely accepting the status quo. He continued to maintain his independence and as always, would insist there was a better way. His desire to live persevered. His tough-guy attitude always present.

His family would like to express their sincerest thanks to the caregivers he both hounded and respected. Without them we would not have had the time we did.

At Don’s request, there will be a Celebration of Life. Tuesday June 12, 1:30 pm at the Eagles Hall, Ladysmith B.C.

In Lieu of fl owers, the family requests donations to the Canadian Kidney Foundation. Condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected]

McMurtrie, Ian McLarenMarch 27, 1917 – May 23, 2012A long-time Ladysmith resident, our beloved and loving father/grandfather, a great gentleman, passed away suddenly at 95 years old, having enjoyed his fi nal day working in his garden, busily active as he always liked to be.

Always caring, helpful, generous and hardworking, he left school at 15 years old to manage the family household, looking after younger siblings during a time of his mother’s illness; found work at 17 years old during the Depression as a cook in a remote logging camp, sending wages home to his parents; served with the R.C.A.F. during WWII from 1941 – 45 (Leading Aircraftsman/Flight Engineer); became a machinist by trade, working for Crown Zellerbach Forestry Company.

His retirement years have been fi lled with the busy sounds of his home workshop, where he applied his innovative mind and knowledge in the creation of woodwork items, handyman projects, and repairs, all of which gave him much satisfaction.

Predeceased in 1998 by Isabel, his beloved wife of 53 years. Also parents Ian and Florence; brothers Ray and Larry; sister Lydia.

Survived and so deeply missed, by his loving family: Janis; Jennifer; Jeanine; Eric and Muriel. Also, sister Marguerite; sisters-in-law Joan, Shirley, Maureen; numerous nieces, nephews. Private family gathering was held.

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FAHLBORG, Joy RosannaOct. 20, 1926 - May 24, 2012

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grand-mother and great-grandmother, Joy Rosanna Fahlborg. Joy was born in Camrose, Alberta on October 20, 1926. She will always be loved and sadly missed by her four children, Ken (Katy) Cathy (Earl) Marion, and David (Dorothy), 10 grandchildren and numerous

great-grandchildren. She is survived by one brother and two sisters.As a young woman Joy enjoyed many years of camping, hunting and fi shing with her husband Desmond Morris and their children. Joy and Des moved to Port Alberni in 1964 where they bought a commercial fi shing boat and spent many years fi shing the West Coast. After our dad died, mom married Nils Falhborg and they had great times traveling to Sweden, Belgium and Hawaii.Mom was a very social person and at the Lodge on 4th in Ladysmith greeted guests and new residents always making them feel welcome. She was the Master of Ceremonies for almost all the events and spent a great deal of time and enjoyment working with Jan in Activities.Joy was a greeter and an active member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Chemainus and her fi nal wishes were to have a celebration of her life at her church amongst her family, her Church family and many friends. Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 7 at 1:00 p.m. Calvary Baptist Church, 3318 River Road, Chemainus, BC. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calvary Baptist Children's Ministry. P.O. Box 151 Chemainus, BC, V0R 1K0

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Ladysmith: private entrance 1 bdrm basement suite in a park like setting. Util incl. F/S, W/D. Want a quiet tenant, N/S, N/P, ref’s req., avail for lease June 1, $750, 250-245-7054.

SUITES, UPPER

LADYSMITH: 2/3 bdrm main fl oor suite. Available Now. N/S. $675+. 250-924-3349.

TOWNHOUSES

LADYSMITH- 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhome,W/D,F/S,D/W,close to schools.May 1. NS/NP. Yearly lease, $1025.+ utils. 250-924-3826, 250-710-0708.

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CARS

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

RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE, Class C Motorhome. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back and fold down double bed. Excellent and clean condition. Full shower with skylight, gas generator, air conditioning, second owner, new internal batteries (worth $600), new water pump, only 91,300 km. Reliable, clean and functional. REDUCED to $15,750. (250) 748-3539

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Beyond Your Expectations

640 Trans Canada HwyBox 970, Ladysmith, BCV9G 1A7

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

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Lot 2 Jennings Plc Reduced $249,9009 1/2 acre rural property with ocean view. 2 established building sites, zoning permits 2 homes

11116 Chemainus Rd. $499,900This could be your vista from thisimmaculate Saltair rancher. Over 2000 sq ft on 4/10 of acre, 3 bdrms,3 baths. Double garage with workshop space. Floor plan available on request includes bed & breakfast or companion suite. Energy effi cient wood stove and feature fi replace. This home is very well maintained and fully furnished.

#102-219 Dogwood Dr. $159,900Comfortable adult living in this 900 sq. ft., 2 bdrm Town House. LEVEL ENTRY, modest strata fees, friendly neighbours and a short walk down town. Access to a large workshop/storage area in the cellar/crawlspace.

Ocean View Mansion on 6 acres $562,900Beautiful setting, centrally located just north of Ladysmith

13120 Code Rd. Reduced $269,900All the advantages of country living without the headaches. One owner home with fabulous valley and mountain view

Luxurious Oceanfront Living - $649,900 Contemporary, architecturally designed home. Over 3000 sq. ft. and low bank waterfront. Immaculately maintained with numerous recent upgrades. Master bedroom area you have only dreamt of. Private court yard area with wood decking and enclosed hot tub. Enjoy the high security of a gated community and walking distance or short commute to all your community needs.

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$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.

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Charming 4bdrm ocean view home on French Street with large fence level back yard completely remodeled.

$489,900Beautiful executive home with 4 bdrm and 3 bath. Great ocean views, granite counters, high quality hardwood fl oors, cherry cabinets etc. . .

$119,900 2 bdrm/2 bath mobile in a beautiful quiet 55+ park. Home has open fl oor plan, vaulted ceilings, private landscaped back yard and separate work shed.

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OPEN HOUSESat, June 9 - 12 noon-4 pm30-658 Alderwood Dr., Ladysmith

REAL ESTATE REPRESENTATIVES

Royal LePage Ladysmith has openings for three motivated realtors. If you are considering a move now or in the future, lets talk about joining our Royal Service Group and be connected to the World. Call Robert Cross at Royal LePage Ladysmith 250-245-2252.

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Ladysmith250-245-2252

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

402 AshwellAsking $398,900

2100 sq. ft. custom rancher located inpopular south end. Generous sized rooms, plenty of space for RV and entertaining.

Sunny Disposition! $259,900 25 French Street, Ladysmith

Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath Character indowntown core. Lots up updates. Very tidy.

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Up Coming

STUDENT ART AT THEIR ANNUAL "CREATIONS" SHOW - Chemainus Secondary School Tues-Thurs, June 4, 5, 6 and 7 from 8:30 am- 4:30 pm daily. Art will be in the hallways and the

main show will be in the school library. Selected works will be available for purchase.

MT. BRENTON GARDEN CLUB - "The Last Plant Sale of the Season", Sat, June 16th, 8:30 am-2 pm, Saltair Station House 10445 Chemainus Rd. Annuals and Perennials to fill in the gaps in your garden.

MT. BRENTON GARDEN CLUB - meeting Tues, June 5, 1 pm, Calvary Baptist Church, River Road, Chemainus. Topic for discussion will be the upcoming Plant Sale on June 16th and member's summer show & tell of plants in their gardens. Guests welcome. $2.00 drop in fee. Info. 250-245-2116.

LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - “Night Photography Insights” featuring the techniques and stunning results by noted Nanaimo photographer Brad Powell. Tues, June 26, 7 pm, 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


OnGoing

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 Thurs at 11 am in the basement Activity Room of Bethel Tabernacle, 1149 Fourth Ave. Programs include exercises & tips for managing activities. Call Connie Parman 250-924-7772.

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What’s Happening

Up Coming

CALL FOR ARTISTS - the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society is calling for musicians & artists in all media to participate in ArtBeat, the Friday evening arts & entertainment event in Chemainus. For more information, call Kathy Wachs 250-416-0382 or visit www.cvcas.com

SINGLE LADIES: INTERESTED IN MAKING NEW FRIENDS? We are a small group of ladies, mostly over the age of 60 who meet once a week for coffee and good conversation. We sometimes go on outings as well. If you think you might be interested, please call Sheila at 250-245-2985.

LADYSMITH HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY GIFT SHOPS are in need of volunteer clerks for our 2 shops at the Healthcare Centre and the Lodge on 4th. We are also looking for knitters to contribute to our shops. For more information please call Cathy @ 250-245-2240.

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? Kiwi Cove Community Garden is looking for volunteers to grow organic produce for the Ladysmith Food Bank. Please contact Bill Tilland 250-924-5269.

KINSMEN/BROWN DR. PLAYGROUND PROJECT HAS SET UP A FUNDRAISING ACCOUNT at the Junction Bottle Depot, on Ludlow Rd. in Ladysmith. Take your empties to the bottle depot, funds credited to the Kin. Park Playground account.

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

CANCER SOCIETYThe Ladysmith Branch needs volunteer drivers to provide transportation for Ladysmith cancer

patients needing help to and from cancer-related appointments. Volunteers needed for all aspects of the society's work. Weekdays call 250-245-0671, 10 am - 1 pm.

HAR VEST HOUSE FOOD 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.

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Bruce’s Store CHEMAINUSNext to the Ferry Dock

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