Ladysmith and Chemainus Homeowners Guide

2009

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Homeowners Business Directory Ladysmith Chemainus (Cassidy, Cedar, Crofton & Saltair)

SAVE MONEY With our guide to the Home Renovation Tax Credit p6 BUILD A GREENER WORLD Environmentally friendly tips for your home

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DRIVE HAPPY Get your vehicle ready for summer

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• COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL • NEW ROOFS • RE-ROOFS • REPAIR

X-Ray Roofing & Crane Service Ltd. • Tar and Gravel • Shingles & Shakes • Mobile Home Roofs • Membrane • Custom Sheet Metal • Roofing & Cladding

Craftsmanship at Competitive Rates Ray Noel 250-245-8013 FREE ESTIMATES 2

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DIRECTORY ACCOUNTANTS Atchison Palmer Chartered Accountants 301 - 394 Duncan St, Duncan 250-748-1426 atpal@shaw.ca www.atchisonpalmer.com Advice you can count on service you can trust see ad on p8

AUTOMOTIVE HEAVY DUTY Van Isle truck Tech Ltd 1280 Rocky Creek Rd, Ladysmith 250-245-3092 Commercial Transport and heavy-Duty Repairs

by Licensed Journeyman and Commercial Vehicle Inspector see ad on p19

ARCHITECTS Angela Y P Quek Architecture 13270 Doole Rd, Ladysmith 250-245-7555 aypqarchitecture@telus.net see ad on p12

AUTOMOTIVE Crofton Auto Service 8314 Crofton Rd, Crofton 250-246-3115 Complete Automotive Repairs. Service Crofton, Chemainus & Area for more than 35 years see ad on p20

AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION Little Valley Restoration 13070 Thomas Rd, Ladysmith 250-245-3022 Collision Repairs you can trust see ad on p20

AUTOMOTIVE TIRES Big O Tire 840 – 1st Ave, Ladysmith 250-245-8444 Tires, Brakes, Shocks, Struts, Alignments, Mechanical Services, Custom Wheels see ad on p24

CAR WASH Wash Me on Ludlow 950 Ludlow Rd, Ladysmith 250-245-4303 RV, Boat, Car and Truck Car wash Sani Dump, Outboard motor wash, 1 outside bay, vacuums see ad on p19

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Projects Engineered Quality concrete, interlocking blocks see ad on p16

CONTRACTORS GENERAL GNB Builders Inc 1-877-345-5717 or 250-245-5717 www.gnbbuilders.ca Professional Custom Home Builders & Renovations see ad on p17 John Beggs Contracting 250-246-7262 or 250-246-9535 Certified Septic planner and installer, backhoe excavating, water & Sewer installation see ad on p14 SRK Woodwork 250-619-8659 Custom woodworking specializing in custom cabinetry, built-in furniture, and architectural woodwork, home theatres wine cabinetry, bars and more see ad on p13 Tom’s Tile 250-245-0309 Ceramic tile, slate, granite & marble installations Free Estimates see ad on p13

CONCRETE Sure Span Ready Mix Ltd 3721 Drinkwater Road, Duncan 250-701-0045 www.surespanreadymix.com Residential and commercial

DECORATING Beyond Décor 250-713-2930 Interiors/Exteriors Home Décor/Home Staging,

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Colour Consultations see ad on p18

DESIGN Common Threads 5172 Christie Rd, Ladysmith 250-245-7688 Fabric, Notions, Sewing alterations, Embroidery, Graphics, Apparel, Call for appointment see ad on p18 Echo Design 9281 Chemainus Rd, Chemainus 250-246-4785 Custom Sewing, custom made clothing, alterations and Repairs, Prom & Occasion and Unlikely Projects see ad on p18 NikkiDesigns 250-245-4238 Custom crafted home décor. Window coverings, slipcovers, bedding, custom pillows, design service, organic fabrics see ad on p18

DOCUMENT STORAGE Island Document Storage & Shredding 207 Roberts Street, Ladysmith 250-245-9180 Secure document storage and retrieval, shredding on and off site see ad on p16

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DOORS Southwood Products Inc 610 Oyster Bay Dr, Unit 2, Ladysmith 250-246-0996 Specializing in custom Wood Products see ad on p13

ELECTRICIANS Baseline Installation Electrical Contractor Don Walker, Electrician 250-802-7481 donwalker@ baselineinstallation.com www.baselineinstallation.com Licensed –Bonded – Insured Residential Commercial complete installation and upgrading see ad on p12 Elm Electric Inc 250-245-4525 Residential, Commercial, Industrial - Electrical Contractors - Installation, repairs and renovations see ad on p12

services, mortgages, loans, Our Community. Your Credit Union see ad on p9 Ladysmith Credit Union Insurance 330 1st Ave, Ladysmith 250-245-2268 BC Driver Licence, Travel/ Medical Insurance Home, RV & Auto Marine and Business Insurance Smart People.

Smart Choice see ad on p8

GUTTERS Aarsen Enterprises 250-619-7691 www.aarsenenterprises.com Your water solutions company and gutter installation and repair see ad on p12 Curb Appeal Exterior Cleaning 250-713-7371 Gutter protection & Cleaning, roof maintenance, power washing see ad on p15

Youngblood Handyman Services (Craig Jones) 250-716-8940 or 250-616-2965 Landscaping, fencing, retaining walls, concrete, pressure washing see ad on p13

HAULING and TRUCKING Coaatal Trucking 1280 Rocky Creek Rd. Ladysmith 250-245-7061 Hauling and Delivery , Equipment, sand, gravel see ad on p19

LANDSCAPING Bobby’s Mini Hoe & Clean-Up 250-713-4970 Specializing in Landscape design and clean-up. 30 years experience. No job is too small. Free Estimates see ad on p21

LAWYERS FARM MARKET Russel Farm 2721 Mt Sicker, Chemainus 250-246-4924 Open all year fresh farm produce, deli, and garden centre see ad on p22

FINANCIAL Ladysmith & District Credit Union 330 1st Ave, Ladysmith 250-245-2247 Since 1944. Financial

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HANDYMAN Fred’s Mechanical and Handyman Service 250-816-2703 or 250-245-2703 Concrete, electrical, carpentry see ad on p13 Handsome Handyman 250-245-3969 2nd-generation builder and log-home craftsman, carpentry, renovations, windows and doors, decks fences see ad on p14

Bastion Law Group 405 - 235 Bastion St, Nanaimo 250-753-5372 Divorce & Family Law, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation Immigration, Corporate & commercial Law, Wills and estates, Wrongful Dismissal, Real Estate & Mortgages see ad on p8 Robson, O’Connor 22 High Street, Ladysmith 250-245-7141 Barristers, Solicitors and

Notaries Public General practice of Law see ad on p7

MARITIME Ladysmith Marina Oak Bay Marine Group 12335 Rocky Creek Rd, Ladysmith 250-245-4521 www.ladysmithmarina.com Boat moorage and storage see ad on p10 Ladysmith Marine Service Doug West 901 Ludlow Rd, Ladysmith 250-714-6206 Storage: Vessels and Equipment, Welding and Woodwork Marine Repairs and Maintenance, boat hauling see ad on p10 The Marine Butler Ltd 6289 Ferley Pl, Nanaimo 250-741-0422 www.marinebutler.com Specializing in Motor Yachts see ad on p10 Saltair Marine Service 901 Ludlow Road, Ladysmith 250-245-8027 Towing and Booming, Ramp Spud, Barge and Crane, Barge Terminal see ad on p11

PLUMBING & HEATING Dawe Mechanical Inc 250-756-8784 Residential and Commercial Plumbing and Heating. Hot Water Tanks, Gas fittings, furnaces and more see ad on p13

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Ladysmith Plumbing and Heating 810 Esplanade Ave, Ladysmith 250-245-8858 Residential and Commercial Plumbing and Heating see ad on p15

PRINTERS 49th Parallel Printers 940 - 1st Ave, Ladysmith, 250-245-1200 Full Xerox digital copy centre for all your printing needs see ad on p16 Black Press Ladysmith 940 Oyster Bay Dr, Ladysmith 250-245-0350 Quality web printers, flyers, magazines, newspapers and more see ad on p16

Scrap Metal Recycling Buying and Selling Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metal New and used steel for sale see ad on p21

ROOFING X-Ray Roofing 250-245-8013 Commercial and Residential roofs, reproofs, and repair see ad on p2

STORAGE Saltair Mini Warehouse 10860 Chemainus Rd, Chemainus 250-245-4912 Self-storage units, RV Storage see ad on p22

VACUUMS RECYCLING BOTTLES Junction Bottle Depot 149 Oyster Bay Dr, Ladysmith 250-245-7376 Accepting drink, beer, wine and spirit containers, computers, monitors, printers and TV’s and household paint and milk containers see ad on p22

RECYCLING METAL Can-Am Recycling, Ltd 13271 Trans Canada Hwy, Ladysmith 250-245-5051 Toll-Free 1-877-245-5051 www.can-am-recycling.com

Affordable Vacuums 530 - 1st Ave, Ladysmith, 250-245-0591 Ladysmith Store for all your vacuum needs and repairs, bags, built-in vacuums see ad on p12

WELDING Brady’s Iron Works Inc 2 - 1280 Rocky Creek Rd, Ladysmith 250-668-0796 Specializing in Forming, fabrication, shearing, welding see ad on p20

WINDOWS Ken the Window Guy 250-245-7475 or

250-616-8975 Since 1975 Specializing in residential window repair, installation and insurance claims. We feature Thermoproof windows see ad on p23 Phantom Screens 250-751-2787 or 250-743-6718 www.phantomscreen.com

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Offering Retractable screening solutions see ad on p12 Tidal Blinds 250-416-0097 or 250-715-7733 Window coverings with Good Old Fashioned service. Home Quotes see ad on p14

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HOW TO SAVE MONEY WITH THE HOME RENOVATION TAX CREDIT By now there probably isn’t a homeowner in Canada that hasn’t heard of the Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC). The federal government created the HRTC to stimulate the economy and create new jobs in the house and home sector.

This 15% credit is for renovation expenses ranging between $1,000 and $10,000 per household.

What exactly does the tax credit cover?

To remove the guesswork, we’ve listed some of the most common home renovations and home improvements below.

The Home Renovation Tax Credit covers:

• painting (inside or outside) • renovations of kitchen, bathroom, basement • building a fence or deck • new carpets or hardwood floors • new furnaces The Home Renovation Tax Credit does NOT cover:

• purchase of furniture • purchase of appliances • purchase of electronics • construction equipment • costs of maintenance and routine repairs The federal government predicts that around 4.6 million households will take advantage of this tax credit. The program has been available since January 27, 2009, and is only valid until January 31, 2010. Some common home renovation projects for 2009 which would qualify for the HRTC are:

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Windows & Doors Energy efficiency is a common theme in 2009. Conserving energy is a good way to save money and help the environment. Installing new windows and doors will help insulate your home properly, thus reducing energy wastes and costs.

Kitchen Renovations Renovating your kitchen is one of the best ways to increase the value of your home. The kitchen is a focal point in most homes, and making simple renovations such as installing custom cabinets, or opting for granite or marble countertops, can create a whole new feel and ambience immediately.

Heating & Cooling Is your home heated with gas or electricity? Do you have central air conditioning or multiple air conditioning units? Taking advantage of the HRTC can offset the additional expense of more energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions.

Bathroom Remodelling Your bathroom may need an upgrade. Consider remodelling it by adding a new bathtub, sink, toilet or countertop. You may also want to go the extra mile by adding heated floors or redoing your bathroom tiles.

Going Green Green technology is all the rage with an increasing amount of companies offering green-related products and services. In addition to saving energy, you can go green by using eco-friendly products.

When buying supplies for your home renovation project, consider non-toxic and natural paints, floor treatments and renovation materials.

What is the Home Renovation Tax Credit?

The proposed HRTC is a non-refundable tax credit for work performed or goods acquired in respect of an eligible dwelling.

What is meant by eligible dwelling?

An eligible dwelling is a housing unit that is eligible to be an individual’s principal residence or that of one or more of their family members, at any time between January 27, 2009 and February 1, 2010. In general, a housing unit is considered eligible to be an individual’s principal residence where it is owned by the individual and ordinarily inhabited by the individual, the individual’s spouse or common-law partner, or their children.

What is the eligibility period?

The credit will be based on eligible expenditures for work performed or goods acquired after January 27, 2009, and before February 1, 2010.

Expenditures incurred pursuant to an agreement that was entered into before January 28, 2009, will not be eligible for the credit.

Who will be eligible for the credit?

Eligibility for the HRTC will be family based. A family will generally be considered to consist of an individual or an individual plus his or her spouse or common-law partner, including children who will be under 18 years of age at the end of 2009. A family will be allowed a single credit that may be shared within the family. If two or more families share the ownership of an eligible dwelling, each family will be eligible for their own separate credit (i.e. each up to $1,350) that will be calculated on each family’s respective eligible expenditures.

How will the credit be calculated?

The credit will only be available for the 2009 tax year and applies to eligible expenditures of more than $1,000, but not more than $10,000, resulting in a maximum credit of $1,350 ($9,000 x 15%).

What are eligible expenditures?

To be eligible, expenditures incurred in relation to a renovation or alteration to an eligible dwelling (or the land that forms part of the eligible dwelling) must be of an enduring nature and integral to the dwelling. Eligible expenditures include the cost of labour and professional services, building materials, fixtures, rentals, and permits and must be supported by acceptable documentation.

What does the CRA consider to be acceptable documentation?

Documentation, such as agreements, invoices, and receipts, must clearly identify the type and quantity of goods purchased or services provided, including, but not limited to, the following information: • information that clearly identifies the vendor/contractor, their business address and, if applicable, the GST/HST registration number; • a description of the goods and date when they were purchased; • the date when the goods were delivered (keep your delivery slip as proof) and/or when the work or services were performed; • a description of the work performed including the address where the work was performed; • the amount of the invoice; and • proof of payment. Receipts or invoices must indicate paid in full or be accompanied by other proof of payment, such as a credit card slip or cancelled cheque.

For more information about the Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC), visit the Canada Revenue Agency site at www.cra.gc.ca.

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WILL PLANNING How you benefit from having a professional help to plan your will: Planning Deciding what to do with your estate can be daunting.

Should you divide your assets equally between your children or other relatives? Should you leave anything to charity? How much would that cost, after taxes? With probate application fees as high as 1.4 per cent of an estate’s value, legal advice on minimizing them is helpful.

Documenting A will must mean what you think it means, and be properly signed and witnessed strictly within rules. Your lawyer can prepare a will that is legally enforceable leaving little to question.

Implementing A professionally prepared will helps minimize the risk of a court challenge and will follow your preference as to how you want your estate divided. Your lawyer can testify about conversations with you to avoid any confusion as to your wishes.

Seeking the help of a professional will reduce problems and assure that your wishes have been carried out.

Barristers, Solicitors, & Notaries Public General Practice of Law

• Real Estate • Wills & Estates • Powers of Attorney • Incorporations • Family Law • ICBC Claims • Seniors’ Legal Issues Serving the Community for Over 21 Years

Robson, O’Connor

22 High Street, Ladysmith | robcon@shawcable.com fax 250-245-2921 | phone 250-245-7141 Ladysmith Chemainus Homeowners Business Directory 2009

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• Divorce & Family Law • Criminal Law • Civil Litigation • Immigration • Corporate & Commercial • Wills & Estates • Wrongful Dismissal • Real Estate & Mortgages

Ladysmith appointments available upon request

BASTION LAW GROUP Lawyers & Notaries Ronald E. Peters Stephen T. Littley William A. Scott Carrie E. Humchitt Krystal C. Tan, Articled Student Debby A. Baker, Paralegal

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12335 Rocky Creek Rd, Ladysmith, BC 250-245-4521 | fax 250-245-4538

Oak Bay Marine Group www.ladysmithmarina.com | ladysmith.obmg.com

Ladysmith Marine Services • Storage: Vessels & Equipment • Welding & Woodwork • Marine Repairs & Maintenance • Boat Hauling

901 Ludlow Rd Ladysmith, BC

Doug West 250-714-6206

www.ladysmithmarineservices.com

Specializing in Motor Yachts ✦ Factory-Qualified Yacht Specialists ✦ Certified Marine Surveys ✦ 24-Hour Emergency Breakdowns ✦ Insurance Collision Repairs ✦ Fibreglass Cosmetic & Structural Repairs ✦ Diesel/Gas Maintenance

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✦ Shaft & Propeller Repairs ✦ Yacht Management/Maintenance Programs ✦ Professional Boat Detailing & Waxing ✦ Hull Striping & Re-Coating ✦ Installations, Watermarkers, Diesel Heaters, Gen Sets, Bow Thrusters, Navigation, Etc.

6289 Ferley Pl., Nanaimo Fax: 250-756-4902 OfÀce: 250-741-0422 Ladysmith Chemainus Homeowners Business Directory 2009

STAYING SAFE ON THE WATER With summer here, boaters are keen to spend time out on the water. You could be heading into troubled waters if you haven’t taken the time to get your boat in shape. So, here are some safety tips for boaters: Check the dates on all flares.

They legally expire four years from the date of maufacture.

Make sure they are current, keep old ones as a back-up.

Check the fire extinguisher and make sure it has more fire-fighting capabilities. Be sure to have

it inspected and recharged following manufacturer’s instructions. Shake chemical extinguishers vigorously upside-down at least once a month A VHF radio is not yet mandatory, but can bring aid faster than a cell phone. You will need a licence to operate one.

Follow the one-third rule for your gas tank. Onethird out, one-third back and one-third in reserve. Know how much your boat burns and never rely on the fuel gauge. To save on fuel travel

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at your most efficient speed, keep your hull clean, your engine tuned up and ensure you have the right propeller.

Mount Brenton Power & Sail Squadron

Marine Services M 10801 Chemainus Road, Ladysmith, BC V9G 2A4 Office: 250-245-8027

Fax: 250-245-0085

• Towing & Booming • Ramp Spud Barge and Crane • Barge Terminal: 901 Ludlow Road Ladysmith, BC Call today!

M 10 Week Boating Course Commences Sept. 10, 2009 M 4 Evening Maritime Radio Commences Nov. 19, 2009 M Ongoing BoatPro (For your PCOC) ( Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card ) For more information contact: Marilyn Wells at 250-245-0424 Brian Cromp at 250-245-8620 Email: mountbrenton@hotmail.com

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Screening Solutions for Doors, Windows and more. . . www.phantomscreen.ca 250-751-2787 • 250-743-6718 “We guarantee your satisfaction” Larry & Eileen Dent Russ & Winifred McKinnon

Residential ❉ Commercial ❉ Industrial

Electrical Contractors

Vacuum

❉ installations ❉ repairs ❉ renovations

Elm Electric Inc. Brian Marshall

250-245-4525 • Residential • Commercial • Complete Installation & Upgrading • Mobile Home CSA Inspection • Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Baseline Installation

Electrical Contractor Don Walker, Electrician, Ladysmith, BC

250-802-7481

donwalker@baselineinstallation.com

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We Do Service Calls We Service All Makes & Models LARGE SELECTION OF NEW & REBUILT VACUUMS Steam Cleaner Rental

250-245-0591

530-1st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC

Gutter Installation and Repair KAYCAN gutter cleaning, fast flow funnels leaf guard leaf catchers, rain barrels and more

Entropix Solar Water Heaters Pressure & non-pressure systems for cabins, stic barns, shops & domestic hot water use

Aarsen Enterprises 250-619-7691

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Need a Handyman?

Fred’s Mechanical & Handyman Services

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250-816-2703 office

250-245-2703

Ceramic tile, Slate, Granite & Marble Installations T I L E

Call Tom Wickham for a free estimate.

Specializing in Custom Wood Products found in quality homes on Vancouver Island

250-245-0309

Commercial & Residential Fencing • Landscaping • Retaining Walls • Vinyl Washing Serving the Community for Over 10 Years

ask for one

Southwood Products Inc. Fax 250-245-0926 Phone 250-245-0996 610 Oyster Bay Dr., Ladysmith

www.southwoodproducts.com

Youngblood Handyman Service

Plumbing & Heating “Done Right & Done On Time” ask us about government rebates on new construction & renovations Residential/Commercial Plumbing & Heating by Licensed Journeyman

Toilets Hot Water Tanks Gas Fitting Leaky Drains

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Craig Jones 250-716-8940 250-616-2965

Custom Cabinetry Built-In Furniture Finish Carpentry Wine Cabinetry & Bars

Home Theatres & More

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2nd generation builder & log-home craftsman Carpentry Renovations (multiple trades) Windows & doors Decks, fences, etc.

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TIPS FOR A GREENER HOME Clean or change the filter in your furnace or HRV at least once every three months. This will aid in the most efficient running of your equipment and also extend its life.

Consider installing a heat pump. They produce no emissions, extract heat from the outside air and have some great incentives attached to their installation at this time.

Attend to those annoying tap leaks and running toilets. These waste our most precious resource, water.

Consider installing a dual flush toilet to save water.

The Town of Ladysmith offers a $75.00 rebate when you do this.

Regular maintenance and servicing of your heating equipment will ensure longer life and higher efficiency.

If you heat with oil, ensure that your oil tank is a newer certified tank that is properly installed. make your plumber part of your house maintenance team

• Gutter protection & cleaning • Roof de-mossing • Alge control • Power washing • Concrete water-proofi fing ng

Curb Appeal Exterior Cleaning Call Today 250-713-7371

Residential & Commercial Plumbing & Heating • Sinks • Toilets • Water Leaks • Faucets • Sewer & Drain Cleaning • Plumbing Repairs • Boilers • Hot Water Tanks • PRV’s • New Construction

• Gas, Oil & Electric Furnaces • Heat Pumps and Air Conditioning • HRV’s • Sheet Metal • Oil Tank & Furnace Installation • Pump-outs & Tank Removal Locally Owned

Comforting Homes for Generations

810 Esplanade Ave, Ladysmith ldheat@shaw.ca

Ladysmith 250-245-8858 Duncan 250-748-1611

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Paper storage bogging you down?

We can help!

JUST SHRED IT

Either on-site or oɱ-site & we are green. All shredded paper is recycled - fast & secure.

Full service print shop Graphic designer on site Business forms, business cards, invitations, fax service and more!

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250-245-1200

Running out of room? We oɱer secure document storage as well as fast, eɷcient record retrieval from Victoria to the Comox Valley.

CALL US TODAY Island Document Storage & Shredding Ladysmith, BC 250-245-9180 Toll-Free 1-800-763-9180

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www.printers.the49th.com

Ladysmith • Quality web printers • Flyers, magazines • Vacation & Recreation Guides es • Newspapers • Periodicals • Free quotes

940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith

250-245-0350

SERVING RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PROJECTS

250-701-0045

• Engineered Quality Concrete • Interlocking Blocks • Dependable Service • Computerized Batch Plant OPEN MOST SATURDAYS

3721 Drinkwater Road, Duncan

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www.surespanreadymix.com

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GNB BUILDERS INC PROFESSIONAL CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & RENOVATOR

www.gnbbuilders.ca Phone: 250.245.5717 Toll-Free: 1.877.345.5717

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Common Threads

• Alterations • Embroidery • Sewing • Graphics • Fabric • Notions • Apparel For appointments call: Cell 250-246-7688 Phone/Fax 250-245-7688 5172 Christie Road, Ladysmith

BEYOND DECOR Interiors/Exteriors Home Decor/Home Staging Colour Consultations

Enter for a free room makeover Name: _______________________ Phone: _______________________ All entries must be received by Aug. 15, 2009 PO Box 1510, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1B1 jlshelling@shaw.ca

Jacinta 250-713-2930

Echo Design CUSTOM SEWING

window coverings ~ slipcovers ~ bedding custom pillows ~design service ~ organic fabrics available

Custom Made Clothing Alterations & Repairs - Prom & Occasion Unlikely Projects

Nikki MacCallum phone 250.245.4238 www.sewingbynikki.com

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250-246-4785 9281 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC

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CAR CARE Nine tips to keep your vehicle running its best

1. Spring oil and filter change: Don’t forget to get a specialty oil change if the vehicle has high mileage or is a hard working SUV, truck or mini-van.

2. Keep it clean: Wash the vehcile’s exterior and repair paint chips paint with touchup paint to stop rust spots from forming.

3. Keep vision clear: Check the wiper blades and replace worn, cracked or bent blades.

Fill the windshield washer reservoir with fluid to fight summer’s dust and insects.

4. Let it breathe: The air filter allows your engine to breathe and a clean one will improve fuel economy by up to 10 per cent.

5. Same for the interior: Check the cabin air filter.

Vehicle occupants need to breathe clean air, too.

6. Change those tires: Remove winter tires or rotate all-season radials and rebalance the wheels. Check tire conditions and adjust air pressure, including the spare.

7. Keep your cool: Check tightness and condition of belts, clamps and hoses.

8. Batteries need cleaning: Clean terminals of any corrosion.

9. Check the brakes: After a long winter, a routine brake inspection and service is important for safety and can save money in the long run.

WASH ME ON LUDLOW • 2 elevated platforms • 1 outside bay • Sani-Dump • Outboard motor wash • 3 vacuums Also Available • Cleaning Products • Prepaid Fleet Cards • Change machine • Gift Cards

Next to Bottle Depot 930 Ludlow Road, Ladysmith OPEN 24 HOURS

250-245-4303

Commercial Transport & Heavy-Duty Repair Specialist NEW Spartan Chassis Factory-Authorized Warranty & Service Centre D Full Line of Commercial Truck Parts D Emergency Vehicle Technician Certified D Commercial Vehicle Inspection Facility

1280 - Rocky Creek Rd. Ladysmith

250-245-7061 • Lowbed Trucks • Sand and Gravel • Truck & Pup • HIAB Service • Flatdecks

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1280 Rocky Creek Rd, Ladysmith

250-245-3092 Cell: 250-755-6439

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CROFTON AUTO

SERVICE

Proudly serving Crofton, Chemainus & Area for over 35 years

Complete l t A Automotive t ti Repairs

“The Right Personnel with the Right Equipment”

BRADY’S IRON WORKS INC. Specialists in: • forming • fabrication • shearing • welding Len or Joel

250-246-3115 8314 Crofton Rd., Crofton

#2 - 1280 Rocky Creek Rd., Ladysmith, BC 250-668-0933 | shop: 250-245-0796

Every Car and Every Person is Treated Like a Classic Exemplary service and quality workmanship Call us for your collision repair or body work

Quality Assured Collision Services

Customer Satisfaction Premier Achiever Award

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13070 Thomas Road, Ladysmith

250-245-3022 fax: 250-245-3042

www.littlevalleyrestorations.com

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Scrap Metal Recycling Over 30 years of experience in Metal Recycling Buying and Selling Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metal New and Used Steel for Sale

13271 Trans Canada Hwy, Cassidy, BC (Just south of the Cassidy Airport) Fax: 250-245-5028 Toll Free: 1-877-245-5051 Ph: 250-245-5051 canamrecycling@shaw.ca www.can-am-recycling.ca Open Mon to Fri - 8 to 4:30 pm - Open Saturdays 8am to noon

Bobby will help you create the garden you have always dreamed of. Call Today.

• retaining walls • landscaping • lot cleaning • debris removal • excavating • pruning • small deliveries with dump trailer • mulch, lawnsoil, gardensoil • driveway chip

BOBBY’S MINI HOE & CLEAN-UP 250-713-4970 Ladysmith Chemainus Homeowners Business Directory 2009

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WINDOWS

MARKET 246-4924

•Soil, bark mulch & compost •Excellent selection of trees, shrubs, hedging & perennials •Largest selection of pots on Vancouver Island •Roses, Roses, Roses •Concrete statuary, benches and bird baths •Rocket lawn edging bricks

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ALL YEAR ROUND GARDEN

246-4940

North of Duncan, Trans Can. Hwy. at Crofton cutoff

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WHY NOT STORE IT? Self-storage units from $60/month RV storage from $30/month (ask about our discounts)

Saltair Mini Warehouse 10860 Chemainus Rd. (behind Byron’s Grocery)

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Help Protect Our Planet...

Come see us for all your LANDSCAPING & GARDENING NEEDS...

Many factors have converged to make 2009 and 2010 a great time for home remodeling.

Projects completed now will increase a home’s curb appeal, make it more energy efficient and reduce the homeowner’s tax burden.

Identifying Energy Efficient Windows, Doors Several factors make windows, patio doors and entry doors more energy efficient. The composition of the window or door is a major factor, as is the glass.

All-aluminum windows will be the least energy efficient,

whereas vinyl and clad wood windows will be the most efficient. Vinyl windows with multiple hollow chambers within the frame perform better than vinyl windows without the chambers. If you want wood interiors on your windows, you’ll want to choose a clad-wood window -- vinyl-clad, fiberglass-clad or aluminum-clad.

Most windows today have low-emissivity (Low E) coatings and two panes of glass, using the airspace in between the panes as insulation to help minimize heat and cold loss.

We Accept

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Full refund for your drink, beer, wine, & spirit containers Bottle drives welcome

Computers, monitors, printers & TVs

Household paint & milk containers Ladysmith

Junction Bottle

Depot

Beside Home Hardware 149 Oyster Bay Drive Mon - Sat: 9 am - 5 pm Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm

250-245-7376

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upgrade your windows before winter Specializing in: • Residential window repairs and installation • Insurance claims

SAVE 7%

Ask about Energy Star Products that are exempt from PST on the window

SAVE 15%

With the Homeowners Tax Credit

Ken Brownlow

since 1975

SAVE $60

Find out how to receive up to $60 per window with the Livesmart BC program

We use made right here on the Island

Ken the Window Guy CALL TODAY

• prompt • free estimates • references • insured • WCB •

250-245-7475 | 250-616-8975 Ladysmith Chemainus Homeowners Business Directory 2009

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TIRES • SERVICE • STRAIGHT TALK

Getting It Right!

Servicing Ladysmith and area for 28 years providing consistent value and reliable service.

TIRES • BRAKES • SHOCKS • STRUTS ALIGNMENTS • MECHANICAL SERVICES HUGE SELECTION OF CUSTOM WHEELS

GoBigO.ca 840 - 1st Ave. Ladysmith, BC 24

Call us for all your tire needs 250-245-8444 Ladysmith Chemainus Homeowners Business Directory 2009