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Old man winter will now have a harder time landing at Nanaimo Airport, thanks to a federal grant allowing the purchase of a $135,753 snow plow truck. The purchase will mean self-sufficiency for runway maintenance staff and improved reliability for passengers during the winter months, says Nanaimo Airport Commission president and CEO Mike Hooper. “Reliability is critical for our passengers, and in order to maintain reliability under snow and ice conditions, we need to remove the snow and eliminate the ice, and this equipment will allow us to do that consistently and sooner,” he said. “By having this additional equipment ... if we have a breakdown, we can keep going and keep the airport open under most weather conditions.” The funding comes from the Airports Capital Assistance Program, which also helped Nanaimo Airport with the purchase of snow removal equipment about two years ago. NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE Currently, during adverse condiKeaten Marchand, 7, and Markus Stamatiou, 6, have some fun on the toy jeep at Brown Drive Kin Park. tions, the unit is used alongside The Ladysmith Kinsmen club is actively seeking donations to finish the third phase of the park — a set contractors that are brought in to of playground equipment that would cater to older children. See story on Page 3 for more about Brown help deal with the workload. The new snow plow truck, which is Drive Kin Park.

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expected to arrive within the next 12 months, is larger and is expected to eliminate the need for contracting out those services. “By going to two pieces of equipment, we’re starting the fleet here to clear the runway a lot quicker,” said Nanaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney, who made the funding announcement Friday. “We don’t like to talk about snow here a lot in Nanaimo; we don’t get it all that often and we’re glad for that, but when it happens, we have to make sure that the runway is clear to receive our flights coming and going.” Hooper said 2011 was a record year for ridership at the airport, going up 14 per cent in the last 18 months. Reliability in the winter months, which has seen a jump to 99 per cent from 74 per cent, has played a big part in that, he said. Add to that significant improvements that have been made to the airport in the last three years, including a new passenger terminal, landing system, high-intensity lights and a runway expansion. “This expansion of the airport was one of my personal commitments to help keep business going in Nanaimo ...” Lunney said. “We want to make sure Nanaimo secures and maintains its reputation as the hub city.”

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Council looking at grants-in-aid Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE

What do the Ladysmith Celebrations Society, Ladysmith and District Marine Rescue Society, Ladysmith Resources Centre Association, Ladysmith Citizens on Patrol and Central Vancouver Island Crisis Society have in common? They are among the many community organizations that make a difference in the lives of Ladysmith residents through celebrations, harbour functions, resource programs, support, education, sport and more, and they are among the organizations applying for grants-in-aid from the Town of Ladysmith in 2012. Ladysmith council began considering the requests from community groups and organizations for grant-in-aid funding during last Monday’s council meeting. Councillors went through the list

of requests — 28 in total — to try to determine how much money they would like to give each organization. Requests range from $22,000 to make the 25th anniversary Festival of Lights bigger and better to $950 for the Ladysmith Senior Advisory Council. Last year, the Town of Ladysmith gave out $97,750 in grant-in-aid funding. This year, the requested grants add up to $185,610. “The ask is almost double,” said Mayor Rob Hutchins. Council will look at the requests again during its next budget meeting, likely March 19. While the amount of funding available for the organizations is still up in the air, councillors were in agreement about the important work these groups do and the services they provide. “Thank you to the members of our community who do so much to make things happen,” said Hutchins.

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HIgh waves caused concern for some Chemainus Road residents Monday, as the water rose higher than normal during a storm that knocked out power to the north and south of Ladysmith. Cedar Secondary, North Cedar Intermediate and Woodbank Primary schools to the north of Ladysmith were closed because they had no power, and ferry sailings to and from Nanaimo were cancelled due to high wind and rain.

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Lil Kredba is cheered on by her friends and teammates Muriel Copp, Joyce Puska, Ethel Rutti and Gillian Ames during a carpet bowling session at the Ladysmith Seniors’ Centre Feb. 29. Kredba will be turning 99 years old on March 20.

The final phase of the Brown Drive Kin Park playground remains on the curb while the Ladysmith Kinsmen continue to work at fundraising for the project. The project, which has been a community labour of love over the past year, has seen the installation of two sets of playground equipment for children of a variety of ages, as well as considerable landscaping. The last set of playground equipment would cater to older children, and the estimated cost is about $54,000 before taxes. According to Kinsmen member Duck Paterson,

H e n d e r s o n Recreational Equipment Ltd., the company that has been providing the playgrounds for the project, has said that if Phase 3 was completed by the end of 2012, it would kick in a brand-new swing set worth almost $3,000. “It would be amazing to have done that whole project within two years,” said Paterson. “Other than Transfer Beach and the schools, it’s the only playground in the north side of Ladysmith.” So far, about $15,000 has been raised, including a $500 donation from the Pulp, Paper and Woodworkers of Canada; a $1,000 donation from Yellow Point Lodge and a ground cover donation by

Ryler Trucking. The Kinsmen are waiting to hear back from the gaming commission about a grant they have applied for, and they are waiting on budget approval of a $10,000 donation from the Town of Ladysmith. “Our fundraising is still going on,” Paterson said. “We’re looking at different ideas right now.” In the meantime, Brown Drive Kin Park continues to provide entertainment and enjoyment to Ladysmith’s youth. “We’re very surprised at how well it’s been received because it’s different than what was there before,” Paterson said. “It’s taken off. I live just around the corner, and unless it’s abso-

lutely pouring, there’s always at least a couple of kids on it. “When we finished doing Phase 1, as we walked away, the kids were already coming in to play on it.” Those wishing to donate to the project can do so at the Ladysmith and District Credit Union. There is also an account at the Ladysmith Bottle Depot for those wanting to donate the proceeds from their recycled cans and bottles. Those unable to bring them into the depot can have them picked up by calling Duck Paterson at 250245-2263. “We have about $500 at the bottle depot, but we could sure use a heck of a lot more,” he said.

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Bill Perison of Nanaimo performed songs from Fun With Friends — his second recording of “supremely singalicious songs for children” — last Thursday morning at Ladysmith Family and Friends, capturing the attention of children like 16-month-old Atlas Woodard. Perison is coming back to Ladysmith this Friday (March 16) to perform for children and families at LAFF from 10:30-11:20 a.m. at Aggie Hall. You can find out more about Perison’s children’s recordings at www.billperison.ca. LINDSAY CHUNG/CHRONICLE

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The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC is inviting local families to get their children hooked on fishing this spring. The society will be hosting its first Learn to Fish program this Saturday (March 17) at Fuller Lake. The cost is by donation, and the program is open to children aged five to 15. “Fishing is a fantastic outdoor activity; it’s great for all ages and abilities,” said Ta n y a L a i r d , o u t reach assistant for the Freshwater Fisheries Society. “And it’s a great way to spend time with your family.”

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Participants will also spring kickoff to get learn about the society, p e o p l e r e a d y a n d which restocks Fuller excited about the Lake every spring and program because it’s fall. going to be happen“Right before the ing all over the Island Learn to Fish event, from May to August,” there’s going to be Laird said. “If we get about 2,000 nice fresh a lot of families out, rainbow trout going we’ll definitely be back right in there,” Laird [to Fuller Lake].” said. “That’s a lot of The program will fish, and we want run for two hours, people to go out there from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and try to go fishing During the program, for them.” the children will The Learn to Fish pro- spend the first hour gram was developed being instructed, and in 2006 and is based they will spend the out of Abbotsford and second hour catch Cranbrook. and release fishing. Saturday’s program All equipment is prowill be a pilot run vided. for Vancouver Island, “They learn everyand it has been spon- thing from fish idensored by the Habitat tification to conserConservation Trust vation; we talk about Foundation. some of the rules of “This is kind of a fishing,” Laird said.

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In addition to providing the fundamentals of fishing, the Learn to Fish program also aims to create environmental stewardship among today’s youth. “These kids that grow up fishing and connected with nature, they’re the ones that are going to care about it as they grow old,” Laird said. To register for the Learn to Fish program on March 17, call the Va n c o u v e r I s l a n d Hatchery at 250-7465180. Participants must be accompanied by a family member or guardian. More information on the program can be found online at www. gofishbc.com.

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Phil Turin, who suggested that trustees look at an extended spring break, said the change is an opportunity to save money — he expects the move will save about $366,000 at a time when cuts will likely be necessary to balance the budget — and to give staff and students a chance to re-energize. “It’s halfway between January and June,” he said. “Absenteeism traditionally goes up around that time.” School board chairman Jamie Brennan said the four-day additional holiday would help trustees balance the budget, but they want to hear from the public before making a decision. Consultation will include an online survey available at www. sd68.bc.ca and a public meeting April 10. On April 18, trustees will decide whether to make the changes. Last spring, trustees voted against extending spring break this year following public consultation. Almost 1,700 people responded to the school calendar survey

last year, with 59.7 per cent in favour of a twoweek spring break, 36.7 per cent opposed and 3.8 per cent neutral. Last year’s two-week break saved the district about $500,000, mostly in support staff wages, utilities and replacement costs. Brennan said trustees are concerned about parents’ ability to find daycare for the additional four days, as well as the interruption of food programs provided in schools, but the district could look into alternate ways to deliver the programs. Another concern is the support workers, who would lose four days’ pay, he added. “We hope in the end, we’ll be able to keep more people working as a result of the savings,” said Brennan. Ron Farino, president of CUPE Local 606, said if approved, the extended break would hurt his members because they’re paid on an hourly basis. “They’re some of the lowest-paid employees of the district, and they’re the ones taking the hit to balance the budget,” he said.

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Ryan Cooper receives the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award from Ladysmith Mayor Rob Hutchins during the March 5 council meeting. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a program for youth aged 14 to 25 with three levels — bronze, silver, and gold — and Cooper, who is in Grade 12 and is in Cadets, told council he is now going to try for the silver medal. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program encourages youth to be active, to participate in new activities and pursue current interests in four different areas — public service, personal skill development, physical recreation and adventurous journey.

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Students at Ladysmith Intermediate School were treated to a series of swimming activities and lessons thanks to a partnership between the LIS PAC and the Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary, which co-funded the activities. Pictured above, auxiliary treasurer Kathy Allen, Grade 4 teacher Carol Minchin and LIS PAC president Barb Parks pose for a photo with the lucky students. NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE

Curbside organics pickup starts in early summer in North Cowichan. Council announced last Thursday that green organics bins will be delivered to some 9,200 households in April. Inside, folks will find a kitchen container and a guide detailing how the program works, sample compostable bags, and what food waste is OK for pickup. Kitchen organics — now shipped off-island to a landfill, leaving Cowichanians with a $4-million bill — will include cooked food, meat, fish, bones, baked goods, greasy paper, and waxed-paper food waste such as milk cartons and fastfoods cups. Mayor Jon Lefebure expected about half of the municipality’s household waste now dumped will become compost at Nanaimo’s

ICC Group plant. Kitchen organics will be collected weekly using special new trucks with separate compartments for garbage and green-bin trash. “We put this program off for two or three years,” said Coun. Al Siebring. “We had to replace some garbage trucks, so we bought trucks to accommodate this

new waste system,” he said of the new rigs that should hit the road by June. In December, Lefebure explained the municipality’s $310,000 kitchen-waste drive could save taxpayers some $30,000 a year in regional trash-tipping fees. North Cow’s program will twin Duncan’s current collection and recycling of kitchen

wastes. Program costs include $153,000 from council’s pollution reserve fund, and an annual hike in garbage and recycling fees to $118 from $114 for five years. “It’s an investment that’ll start paying off immediately because we’ll start getting that annual tippingfee reduction,” stated Lefebure.

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cause I wasn’t here for most of 2011 and can’t take credit for this, I think I am the right person to wave the Chronicle’s flag a little bit. We just found out Monday morning that the Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle is a finalist for Best All-Round Newspaper in our circulation class in the 2012 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards. It’s pretty exciting news for everyone here, as this General Excellence category is truly a team category — the paper would not be a finalist if it wasn’t for the hard work, dedication and determination of every single person in this office — those who were here at the start of 2011 and have moved on, those who came to Ladysmith partway through the year, and those who were here through it all. That also includes all of our wonderful columnists and contributors. You, our readers have also played a big role in this — sharing your stories with us, giving us ideas, contributing photographs and letters and giving us a reason to strive to be better. We want to give you the best product we possibly can, and I feel like being a finalist in a national newspaper competition is a sign we’re doing something right. Now, of course, none of us are doing this to win awards. We do it because we love sharing the news with you, and whether we’re a finalist or not and whether we win or not doesn’t affect how hard we work, but national recognition sure doesn’t hurt. And it pushes us. We’ve set the bar pretty high, and we don’t have any plans to fall below it. Congratulations also go out to other local newspapers in our area that are finalists in the Canadian Community Newspaper Awards, including the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial, Nanaimo News Bulletin, Cowichan Valley Citizen and Nanaimo Daily News. — Lindsay Chung

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tepping into Noel B r o w n ’s c a r v i n g shed, one takes in the pleasing visual West Coast landscape of the artist and his world: metals, tools, wood and machinery. Thrown on the bench rests a well-worn Cowichan knitted vest that his mother made for him, and on the walls, amongst tools and random commercial fishing longline gear, are posters of local artists and painted drum skins. By the door, a Dickinson marine heater from a fish boat keeps the space warm on winter days. In this inspired place, brilliant West Coast native art is made. Brown is a member of the Coast Salish and Kwagulth people.

ily has a strong artistic background. backgro Brown began his work by copying art at home that was done by family members — grandparents and uncles, primarily the male lineage in his family. He is quick to note that his dad was really the only one who wasn’t a carver; he was a salmon fisherman. When Brown was young, he was sure he didn’t have the skill to be an artist. But then in art classes in Grade 12 at Nanaimo District Senior Secondary, he chose a project doing traditional Salish art. This decision would be one that would change his life focus. Brown’s greatest influence was his uncle, Chris Lewis, with whom he had an encouraging and positive mentor relationship. Brown worked with him

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for one year, and he said his uncle would teach him in a manner that didn’t feel like teaching. He also trained with artists Richard and Matthew Baker in Capilano in Vancouver. Brown started with drawing the Salish and West Coast designs, then progressed to wood carving in 1995. He said he started with plaques because they are flat and easier to make when one is learning carving. He would learn by repeating the same design over and over. Once the tools felt more at home in his hands, Brown began carving 3-D shapes such as masks, bowls and totem poles. He said it was a struggle for the first few years, before his work began to be in demand. Brown has created more than 1,000 carvings in his career. He began carving in silver and gold in 1999, but carving in wood remains

his first choice. His uncles and mentors helped him succeed by sharing their wisdom of the marketing side of the business. In the first year of the Yellow Point Artists tour, Brown had more than 4,000 visitors. Brown said he gets lost in the cultural side of his work, and time can pass in reflective thought. The colours of his painted works come from natural sources that are common on the West Coast. Red snapper, hummingbird, Sun, Moon, Eagle, Raven and Frog — to name a few — are represented in his work. His pieces can be seen throughout Vancouver Island in public displays, including Comox, Ladysmith Secondary School, the Museum at C a m p b e l l R i v e r, T h e Nanaimo Port Authority and Newcastle Island, as well as in many private collections.

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But let’s not stop this bus. The future of public transportation is important to consider: What do the residents need now and what will they need later? Our town is expanding to the south, and gas prices are going up. Public transportation offers an inexpensive and dependable alternative to cars but needs careful long-term planning and organization. With goodwill and public support — which public transportation always needs — we can keep this valuable service available. It is worthy of our attention. Let’s give the trolley service some credit!

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Editor: Editor’s note: The following is a copy of a letter sent to Ladysmith’s mayor and council. Everyone is aware that one of the treasures in our midst is the Holland Creek trail system. It is well used and well appreciated by residents and visitors alike. Recently, we made the full circuit from Coronation Mall to the reservoir and back, covering both sides of Holland Creek in the process. I was rather surprised at the deteriorating conditions in some areas, such as broken and missing railings and steps, washouts and mudholes. While at the mall and later, driving around town, I noticed the town Jitney travelling around empty as usual. This set off the following train of thought: Why is it that we have this beautiful gem in the middle of town called the Holland Creek trail system, much used and enjoyed but in need of a good deal of attention, and yet funds are being wasted on a service which is neither wanted nor used by the vast majority of citizens? In a similar vein, there is talk of a $40,000 enhancement along Bayview Avenue for the three bicycles a day that use that route and have no difficulty doing so in its present state. I submit to council that the bike path and trolley are poor use of public funds, based on the public response, and that by the same measure, the Holland Creek trails are a good use of public funds. Since it’s council’s obligation to stretch our budget as far as possible in the best interests of the taxpayers who provide these funds, when will council recognize that the trolley and bike path decisions, while made with the best of intentions, were mistakes and need to be reversed, and that proper maintenance of our existing facilities should be the higher priority? Mike Smith Ladysmith

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Trolley folly Editor: I am in agreement that the Ladysmith trolley should be put out to pasture. It sounded like a great idea at the time, but ridership has not materialized. The trolley is known as the “Air Bus” because we hardly ever see anyone on it. I don’t know if a better route and schedule would help, but it cannot continue to run the way it is. I also realize that no transit system can run without being heavily subsidized. The best answer to transit is to be part of the larger regional district systems. Ladysmith could have had a transit system years ago if they had not dragged their feet on the subject. Transit was discussed many years ago, and we could have been part of the Cowichan system. That Cowichan system runs to Chemainus, Lake Cowichan and all over the Cowichan Valley,

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Students wear pink to stand up to bullying Local students covered in pink spread the message that “bullying stops here” during Pink Shirt Day Feb. 29. At Chemainus Secondary School, eleventh-grader Alyssia Rhode organized a flash mob at lunchtime. Rhode spoke about Pink Shirt Day, and then students dressed in pink broke into dance. Rhode came to Chemainus this year from Chilliwack Secondary School and says she wanted to do something to mark Pink Shirt Day because her new school hadn’t done this before. “It turned out really well,” she said. “I’m really proud of it.”

All students at Ladysmith Secondary School received pink shirts from Vancouver Island Insurance Centres. There were announcements throughout the day, and it was all about creating awareness, explained teacher Michelle Steel. At Penelakut Island Elementary School, students participated in an anti-bullying poster contest, draws for pink shirts and an assembly. Throughout the year, the school follows a school-wide anti-bullying program called Focus on Bullying and participates in a Virtues program in which classes talk about a virtue each month.

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I n l a s t w e e k ’s Chronicle, we shared the goods on the Yellow Point Drama Group’s latest production, Dead Awake. I figured I was being mighty clever when I gave it the headline ‘Dead Awake comes Alive’, but the reality is, I didn’t realize how dead on the money I would be. The production, which opened Fri., March 9, is an interactive spectacle filled with unimaginable plot twists, subtle wordplay and laughout-loud comedy. Dead Awake begins with the funeral of Samantha Pennington, beloved patron of the arts. Audiences can opt to arrive in funeral attire and can expect to be greeted by mourners, such as dancer Constantine Leopold (played by Brian March), opera singer Loretta Vox (played by Inga Cathers) and Dr. Kenneth Sharpe, Samantha’s plastic

surgeon (played by Michael Robinson). During the funeral, we learn that Samantha was killed in a tragic fire that took place at the cottage where she often went to paint. We a l s o l e a r n t h a t Samatha’s will has been suddenly changed and that all of her money is to be given to charity. The plot thickens even further when Samantha’s sister Trish (Moira Steele) arrives at the funeral to claim Samantha’s death as a murder and everyone’s true colours come to light. of the dead (Erik Tully), to older audiences and C o n s t a n t i n e a n d a seemingly dim-wit- young adults. Loretta, whose careers ted maid with a voraThere are only four had been thriving under cious appetite (Barbra more opportunities to S a m a n t h a ’s w e a l t h Metcalf) and lovable catch this delightful and generosity, were but clueless RCMP and original producalso suffering under it. officer Steve Van der tion, on March 16, 17, Constantine, a break- Minee) and you have 23 and 24. Tickets cost dancer at heart, was the makings of a clas- $15 ($10 for youth), becoming fatigued by sic, well written murder and the show starts at being made to perform mystery. 8 p.m. There will be a every night. Loretta, The entire cast does special dinner theatre a n o p e r a s t a r, h a s a brilliant job of get- performance on March been wanting to break ting laughs and making 17; the cost for both the onto the pop scene for the audience feel like a performance and dinyears. part of the action. Due ner on that night will Add to that a drug- to its suggestive nature be $30. s m u g g l i n g f u n e r a l and language, Dead To reserve your ticket, director who is afraid Awake is best suited call 250-722-3067.

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After two trips to Toronto and two live battle of the band performances in the space of eight days, Skellig is back in Ladysmith as runners-up in the Hard Rock Rising competition. The Celtic rock band won its Hard Rock Rising battle of the bands March 1 at the Hard Rock Café in Toronto and advanced to the final battle of the bands, which took place March 8 in Toronto. Skellig made it to the live battle of the bands after finishing third out of 300 to 400 bands across Canada in online voting in the Hard Rock Rising competition. “ We h a d a n a b s o lute blast,” said band member Lisa Burness. “It was so fun.” Burness says the band met a lot of people who were curious about their instruments and about what they were doing during their two trips to Toronto, and they took many videos. Burness has many great memories, starting right from the first plane ride. Guitarist Dylan Wickham had never been on a plane before, and, during their first f l i g h t t o To r o n t o , when the flight attendants found out, they

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tudes t of things that different we do not do (and I include p people would feel deeply pas- myself in this). s sionate about and will “go to Before we can go to bat for t wall” over. the Jesus, we first need to know Something else that happens Him — how else could we get Rev. Michael Wimmer g globally at this time of the year to be passionate about Him? St. Michael & All Angels Anglican Church iis the attention that is given to There is a wide variety of For as long as I can remem- the momentous events at the ways in which we can get to ber, I have had a fascination end of the earthly life of Jesus know Jesus, and space and for and a love of motor vehi- Christ. time do not permit me to go cles, and there are no signs of The culmination comes this into them all. that diminishing. year in the period from April However, at this time of the That fascination year, we have a wonderextends to virtuful opportunity in the Quoted in the Chronicle ally all forms of life of the church to hear transportation — the recounting of “Before we can go to bat for Jesus, again as the song goes, the events leading up to “trains and boats we first need to know Him — how the death of Jesus on and planes.” I con- else could we get to be passionate the Cross and all that tinue to avidly read followed. The hearing about Him?” motoring magacomes from the reading zines, as well as try of the concluding chapRev. Michael Wimmer to assist people in ters of all four Gospels. choosing the right After the hearing, one vehicle for their might do well to ask the needs. 1-8, the week known as Holy question “Who is He?” and At this time of the year, glob- Week. “Does this, and can this make ally, there are many interIt is all about Jesus, begin- a difference to me?” national motor shows, with ning with His remarkable Jesus was passionate about companies spending vast entry into Jerusalem, then His people and died for them. The sums of money to convince death on the Cross, followed truth is He did it for you, and potential purchasers that their by His Resurrection. He did it for me. product(s) are the best. All of these events set people May I encourage you to I remember, as a young per- talking, even arguing. read any of these Gospels? son, the rather fruitless disSome people were passion- My favourite is John. cussions (arguments?) one ate, others were dismissive, in engaged in to convince oth- much the same way that peoers that one’s own vehicle was ple can be about their motor better than that of the other cars, trucks etc. person. For those who are Christian, As I reflect on all of this, there should be nothing more there was a great deal of pas- important than to make the sion in what one felt and what case for Jesus — to be willing one believed about a motor to talk about Him, to “go to car (of all things)! bat” for Him. Regrettably, all No doubt there are multi- too often, it is something that

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The Ladysmith senior AA boys rugby season has just begun, and spectators can look forward to a solid mix of veteran and talented players, says coach Peter Kis-Toth. “Ladysmith has a good rugby program ... so they tend to do quite well on the Island,” he said. The team is made up of players in Grades 9-12 and has several seasoned players returning to the field, including

captain Hunter Lloyd this week, on March (centre), Quintin Ogden 15, to compete in the (fly-half) and Mike Fullerton High School Needham (centre). All international rugby three players have rep tournament and spend team experience. some time enjoying the “They’re quite good sights and sounds of players,” Kis-Toth said. the Golden State before Kis-Toth is looking returning March 21. forward to working on At the tournament, game development as they will play against the season progresses. four different teams; “ O n e o f t h e m a j o r however, they won't things is to get a good be able to size up the defensive structure, as competition until they well as developing basic arrive. skills — tackling, run- “We have no idea what ning with the ball and we’re going to face down passing,” he said. there,” Kis-Tosh said. The team is taking off Though the BC for a trip to California S e c o n d a r y S c h o o l

Rugby Union season officially began March 5, the Ladysmith team has been in practices since January to prepare for the tournament. The team had originally fundraised for a twoweek trip to the United Kingdom, however due to unforseen circumstances with teacher job action, the trip was rerouted to California. The Ladysmith senior boys rugby team placed second in the North Island division last year, and Kis-Toth is confident the boys will be able to pull it off in 2012.

“I expect us to do it again, but we will have to work very hard to do it,” he said. Helping that development along is the fact that BrentwoodCollege, the Island’s strongest rugby team, is fielding a team for league play this season. “[That’s] going to be good for everybody,” Kis-Toth said. The team’s next regular season game will be against Cowichan on March 27 at 3:30 p.m. at Ladysmith Secondary School.

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before halftime. However, as the second half kicked off, the skies cleared and the sun came out. Without Mother Nature on their side, the Spartans had to rely on their team speed and ball control to get back in the game. “We got a great leftfooted goal from Kyle Kulak, and we had several heart-stopping nearmisses in the second half, but we couldn’t overcome that firsthalf deficit,” said coach Mike Rankin. Co-coach Rob Griffin A Ladysmith Vipers player (centre) attempts to get his foot on the ball during the NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE had nothing but praise team’s first match Saturday morning at Forrest Field. for the efforts of the Ladysmith “We got a close result managed to place a Spartans defense, who against a very strong respectable fifth in the Avalanche Take shut out the Black Ops t e a m , a n d w e w o n U15 Girls Tournament. Bronze in U13 in the second half. Girls Tourney the second half of the “We had six starters “ O u r g o a l k e e p e r game,” Rankin added. away at a volleyball The Ladysmith B r a d l e y C i a r n i e l l o “We’re happy with what competition, so we A v a l a n c h e f i n made some great saves, we accomplished.” called up a bunch of ished the U13 Girls’ including one on a U15 Hurricane young girls to play C h a m p i o n s h i p penalty kick, and Josh Girls Finish for us, and they did Tournament on Sunday Lemire ran like the wind Fifth With extremely well,” said with a resounding 6-1 to clear what looked to victory over Oceanside Youthful Lineup coach Sandra Dick. be a certain goal right Even though they The Hurricanes’ only in the bronze-medal off of our goal line,” said were missing half of the loss of the weekend game. Coach Kathleen Griffin, whose team fell starting roster that saw was on penalty kicks, Nicholls was just glad 3-1 at the final whistle them go undefeated in after a game ended tied her players had some to finish fourth overall the regular season, the in regulation time. gas left in the tank. in the tournament. “We had three games Cedar Hurricanes still “We went undefeated in the regular season, on Saturday, and two and undefeated in reg- of them were in the ular play in the tourna- rain. But the girls are ment. It was a great extremely fit, and we had plenty of energy year.” Ladysmith Vipers in our final game,” she said. “We placed third Give it Their All Two straight losses at last year’s tournaput the Vipers U13 boys ment, and third again out of the tournament this year, so it’s good to Saturday, but their see that we’re keeping work ethic couldn’t pace with the Nanaimo have been better, said and Oceanside teams. “We’ll be moving up coach Garth Buffie. The Vipers took a to join the 49ers and 5-0 loss to Nanaimo Hurricanes at the U14in their first game and 15 level next year, so it’s narrowly missed the going to be great. Midmark with a 3-2 loss in Isle teams had a fantastic season this year.” game two.

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Gordon Aleck Sr. Passed away at home on March 7th, 2012 at the age of 33 years. Born in Ladysmith, BC on February 8th, 1979. Predeceased by his daughter, Angelina Dacey Seymour; father, C.J. (Pete) Seymour; grandparents, Herman and Myra Seymour, and Fraser Joseph and Helen Kamai. Survived by his wife Christine Iris PointSeymour; children, Hamilton, Alec, Moses, Natalie, Gordon Jr.; mother, Gertrude Seymour; brother, Peter Seymour (Sheila); sister, Stacy Seymour (Chad); nephews, Jordan, Kyle and Johnny; niece, Jordana, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

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With very heavy hearts we announce the tragic and sudden death of a wonderful father, husband, son, brother and great friend to so many people. Daryl was taken from us way too early in an industrial logging accident as a faller. Daryl was predeceased by his dad Arnie Clark who was also taken tragically in the same manner. Left to mourn is his wife Jennifer and their 3 children, Arnie, Ashley and Kimberly, his mother Patti Clark, his sister Cindy Clark, extended families and numerous friends. Daryl spent the ﬁrst few years of his life in Sayward, BC where his dad was a faller. At the young age of only 6 his dad was killed in a falling accident. Shortly after his father’s death his mom moved him and his sister to Duncan to be closer to family. A year later they moved to Chemainus where he lived and grew up until he met his wife Jennifer. Daryl felt compelled, even knowing the risks, to give up logging and become a faller. Over the years he worked for numerous logging and falling companies on the North end of the island so in 2000 Jennifer and their children moved to Campbell River so they could be closer to Daryl’s work allowing more time together as a family. Daryl loved family, friends, hunting, boating, quadding and was passionate about his work, which in the end took his life. Please join Daryl’s family to help Celebrate his Life at the Campbell River Sportsplex on Saturday, March 17th at 2:00 at 1800 South Alder in Willow Point. Please consider making a donation in Daryl’s name to Matthew’s House at www.mattshouse.ca Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.suttonsfuneralhome.com

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Garnet Edward Mah June 3, 1960 – February 29, 2012 ItIt is is with with immense immense sadness sadness we we announce announce the the passing passing of of an an amazing amazing husband, husband, father, father, son, son, brother, brother, uncle uncle and and,friend. friend. He He fought fought so so hard hard against against the the cancer cancer that that was was spreading spreading through through his his body body the the last last 16 16 months. months. He He lived lived his his life life to to the the fullest fullest with with friends friends and and family. family. Left Left with with aa hole hole in in their their lives lives and and their their hearts hearts are are wife wife of of 28 28 years years Darlene Darlene and and their their children children Christie Christie and and TJ, TJ, mom mom Shirley, Shirley, Father Father Garnet Garnet senior, senior, sister sister Karen Karen (Gord), (Gord), children children Christopher, Christopher, Jessica, Jessica, sister-in-law sister-in-law Kelly Kelly (Dave), (Dave), children children Tyler Tyler and and Morgan, Morgan, mother-in-law mother-in-law Joan Joan (Tom), (Tom), Father-inFather-inLaw Law Joe Joe and and so so many many treasured treasured friends. friends. Born Born in in Nanaimo Nanaimo and and raised raised in in Crofton, Crofton, BC. BC. He He later later married married the the love love of of his his life life Darlene, Darlene, and and built built aa house house on on the the farm farm she she was was raised raised on on in in Cassidy, Cassidy, and and have have continued continued to to raise raise their their two two children children there. there. After After selling selling the the family family run run business business the the Red Red Rooster Rooster in in 1993, 1993, he he embarked embarked on on aa new new adventure, adventure, owning owning Travel Travel 22 Destinations Destinations out out of of Chemainus Chemainus for for the the last last 18 18 years. years. Through their life together, Garnet was able Through their life together, Garnet was able to to take take his his family family traveling traveling around around the the world, world, enjoying enjoying their their travels travels with with many many family family and and friends. friends. He He enjoyed enjoyed golfi golfing ng with with his his buddies buddies at at Mt. Mt. Brenton Brenton Golf Golf course course where where he he was was aa member, member, coaching coaching his his children children in in soccer soccer and and baseball baseball and and the the many many socials socials with with their their friends. friends. A A celebration celebration of of life life will will be be held held Sunday, Sunday, March March 18, 18, at at the the Crofton Community at 11 p.m. p.m. In In lieu lieu of of flflowers Crofton Community HallHall from owers donations donations can can be be made made to to the the Cowichan Cowichan Valley Valley Mustangs Mustangs Midget Midget AAA AAA ball ball team. team. We We would would like like to to extend extend deepest deepest appreciation appreciation to to our our family family and and friends friends for for your your incredible incredible love, love, support support and and acts acts of of kindness. kindness.

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CAT SITTING - NO CAGES. I will care for your much loved cat(s) in my home. They get their own room with a home setting. Min. 7-day or long term stay. Limited space, book ahead! (250)740-5554

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES MAYTAG SXS fridge, $350, almond 13 cu ft fridge, $200, 30” almond self cleaning range, $150, Kenmore 30” glass top self clean range $350, white 30” range $200, white self cleaning range, $200, white 30” range $150. Full size stacking Washer/Dryer $350. Washer dryer sets $200-$350. Washers $150$250, Dryers $100-$150. Builtin dishwashers $100-$150, portable GE dishwasher $150 and more. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? STEEL BUILDINGS for all uses! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free Brochure - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170. STEEL OF a deal - Building sale! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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TRANSPORTATION

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ROOM & BOARD

CARS

VENDING MACHINE FOR SALE

FURNISHED room in family home in Sidney. Close to town and bus routes. $500.00 per month. (778) 426-3433 or email: trumanhmason@gmail.com

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

STORAGE

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

ONLY $500 * Perfect working order * 9 selections (perfect for candy bars, chips, etc.) * Programmable * Comes with manual * Accepts quarters, nickels and dimes * 2 shelves for storage * Measures 65” high, 28” deep, 26” wide Call Kim, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 5pm (250) 746-4451 ext. 223

TOOLS SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

REAL ESTATE HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

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SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279

SUITES, LOWER Ladysmith: Large bachelor suite. Avail. April 1st, viewing after March 15. $850/mo, F/S, W/D, storage. Private entrance, off street parking. N/S, N/P. Email until March 15th ccurrie23@hotmail.com then by phone 250-245-0205. LADYSMITH: NEW 1 bdrm Avail now! In suite laundry, 5 new appls, all utils except cable incld, private patio, NS/NP. $825. 250-714-8556. LADYSMITH- (walk to town) new bright 1 bdrm, Priv. entr. NS/NP. Quiet, mature tenant(s). Utils incld. Parking small car. On bus route. Avail immed. $750. (250)245-4025.

SUITES, UPPER LADYSMITH: 2 bdrm, avail April 1. NS/NP. $675/mo 250-924-3349. Ladysmith: 2 bdrm. Convenient location. Heat, digital TV and internet included. N/P. 250-245-4638.

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AUTO FINANCING

APARTMENT/CONDO

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

CHEMAINUS 1 BDRM heat & h/w incld. small pet ok. $650. Leave msg (250)245-8869. Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625, 2 bdrm 2 balcony $750, incl. heat & hot water, sm pets welcome.Karen 250-709-2765. LADYSMITH: 1250 sqft, bright 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, fab ocean views. $995/mo. Call 250-713-8049. Ladysmith: bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, completely renovated, new management, on trolly route, small pets ok. 250-668-9086. SALTAIR: furnished bachelor suite. N/S. $790/mo. 250-2451101.

HOMES FOR RENT $750/MO 1 bdrm, lake, mtn view, laundry, pets ok. Call 1 (250)753-1200. LADYSMITH. 2-BDRM Duplex, centrally located. F/S, shared W/D. N/P, N/S, Ref’s. Avail immed, $725./mo. Call (250)751-1409.

WALK ON WATERFRONT 1.92 Acres located close to all amenities only a few minutes to town. This well built home offers 4 bedrooms 3 baths a incredible masterbath and has vaulted ceilings throughout the main living area. Al the living area has views of the ocean from all sides. In addition there is a detached garage with storage/workshop area.

$980,000

1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back & fold down double bed. Immaculate condition. Full shower with skylight, generator, air conditioning, 91,000 km. $16,500. (250) 743-6036

A WHOLE LOT OF HOUSE 1/2 Acre of privacy in Sunny Saltair. 4 bdrms 3 baths, family room, rec room and an owners suite.plus many updates. The yard has beautiful sitting and garden areas to enjoy the great yard. All this plus a great garage and shop area, with lots of space for parking.

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

$429,000 SPACE FOR TOYS Incredible space for parking and all the toys. This home need a handyman with a tool belt, lots of room for equity. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, with a great OCEANVIEW. Located in Crofton, and only a few steps to the new school.

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

$225,000 OCEAN VIEW

Your Community

Classiﬁeds

View home - meticulously maintained, tastefully decorated & has many upgrades. Designed to view the ocean from all of the living areas. The living space is an open concept, some of the amenities include beautiful wood floors, upgraded kitchen, heated bathroom floors. Located within walking distance to the ocean, at Cedar by the Sea.

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TRANQUIL SETTING

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$629,000

Beautiful 0.75 of an acre, + existing mobile on property, offering a tranquil setting, just off of Spruston Road. Fish pond, willow trees and landscaping is ready to move your modular or build your dream home.

$177,700

REDUCED 3 bdrm , 3 bath , with additional room on ground floor. Large private backyard , level. parking with room for 2+ cars, plus storage. Updates include, laminate, ceramic tile, paint, light fixtures, kitchen counters. Beautiful coastal mountain views from the living room and master bedroom.

1-800-910-6402 www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557 FREE CASH back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery. WANT A vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in March, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.

$193,500

PANORAMIC VIEW Ladysmith spectacular view lot, located at Davis Road area. This lot offers a panoramic view of the Gulf Islands and Mt Baker. Lot has been cleared and is ready to build.

Call us today

$149,000 - $129,000

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GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY

Located in Nanaimo, this great revenue property has 5 bedrooms each side and 2 1/2 baths, and separate laundry. Located close to all amenities in Nanaimo.

Greg Buchanan 250-245-8914

$499,000

COUNTRY RANCHER 4 bdrms, 3 baths, large family room. Outdoor space has a large sundeck & large patio with stamped concrete. Also a separate 20’ x 40’ garage for all the extra tools and toys. All this is located on a quiet street on 1.76 acres.

See All My Listing on the Internet! www.coastrealty.com Like new! $119,900

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

Royal LePage Property Management

$509,900 Beautiful executive home

Call Royal LePage 250-245-0975

Beyond Your Expectations

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

LADYSMITH, LARGE townhome, $1100 mo, 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, ﬁreplace, 5 appls, carport, fully reno’d, walk to Transfer Beach, avail now. Call 604-525-7381 or email: cklss@shaw.ca

Ladysmith: Executive at The Creek, 2 bdrm with loft, 5 appls, gas f/p, covered prkg, n/s, n/p, $1200/mo, ref’s required. Chemainus: 4 bdrm ocean view apartment, f/s, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, available now, ref’s required, $995/mo. Chemainus: View St. 2 bdrm ocean view duplex, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, $750/mo, available now, ref’s required. Ladysmith: Warehouse/retail space, 2000 square feet approx., Westdown Rd., available now. Ladysmith: Jamison Ave., 3 bdrm house, 4 appls., nice yard, n/s, n/p, available March 1st, ref’s required, $1200/mo.

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$569,000

STARTER HOME with VIEW

Perfect starter home with ocean view. This one owner home is close to all schools, recreation centre, and a short walk to town. Well maintained home.

$234,000

HOME with LARGE SHOP

with 4 bedroom and 3 bathrooms. Boasts great ocean views, granite counters, high quality hardwood ﬂoors, cherry cabinets etc etc etc

$299,900 Great Family Home

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

Family home is only 15 years old, is on over 2.5 acres, has 4 bedrooms and lots of space to grow, and is located in the Country. Also on the peaceful acreage is a large detached shop. Home has lots of potential, needs some TLC.

$424,000 - $409,900

CLUES DOWN 1. Protoctist 2. Coat with plaster 3. Nocturnal birds of prey

8 LARGE LOTS

Will build to suit, these great building lots are perfect for level entry and walk out basements, 2 or these lots are perfect for Ranchers or 2 storey homes. Close to Community Center, Hospital and all of the Schools.

Starting at $129,900

$469,900

Spectacular Ocean View 3 bedroom (each with an ensuite) 2169 sq ft home. With hardwood ﬂoors, 9 ft ceilings, gas ﬁreplace and a wrap around deck all sitting on a beautiful private yard.

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Next to Cedar Plank Restaurant

Open Daily 7:30 am to 9 pm

The Old Bruce’s Store

DUNCAN Open Daily 250-722-7010 8:00 am to 9 pm 250-748-2412

CEDAR STORE

550 Cairnsmore Street

CHEMAINUS Open Daily 8:00 am to 9 pm 250-246-3551 Next to the Ferry Dock

LADYSMITH

Beside the Liquor Depot Open Daily 7:30 am to 9 pm

250-245-3221