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office — he also took responsibility for his own health and habits. The community will miss him.” That includes Graham Bruce, who served with Hollett for years on council. “I worked with Rex for 11 years as a councillor, then as mayor, then provincially,” the former B.C. cabinet minister said of straight-talking Hollett. Hollett was a councillor between 1977 and 1987. His five terms as mayor spanned 1988 to 1996, then again between 1999 and 2002. “Rex certainly wasn’t shy about giving his opinion and had a humorous way of doing that,” said Bruce. Banter aplenty surfaced in the late ‘70s when mayor Bruce debated with former councillors Hollett, Glen Ridgway, Paul Osborne, Allan Hussey and others. “It was a real transformational council with so many things still pertinent today set in place, and Rex was part of that,” said Bruce. “He added lots of colour to those discussions. it was great deal of fun in those days with that host of characters. We were into lots of land-use planning and subdivision control; it was a great example of how people left their partisanship at the door.” Former Duncan mayor Mike Coleman shared that democratic view. “Rex and I went to an awful lot of meetings together, including the CVRD,” he said. “He was certainly colourful, single-minded, and tough but very fair.” See Hollett’s Page 3

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April 23 vote could decide mill’s future Peter W. Rusland BLACK PRESS

Cowichan mill workers, pensioners and local leaders are sweating bullets about an April 23 vote that could decide the future of Catalyst Crofton’s pulp-and-paper mill. That’s the day Catalyst’s note holders and creditors vote on a proposed restructuring and support plan that could see the pulp giant — employing some 700 union workers, plus salaried staffers, in Crofton — continuing to operate. Stakeholders will also cast ballots on a proposed sales and investor solicitation process order, if restructuring plans for the financially troubled firm fail to pass. The complex process sees the sales and investor process contain a minimum bid — called a stalking-horse bid agreement — whereby some note holders assemble a company to buy Catalyst’s assets if restructuring fails, explained the CatalystTi m b e r w e s t R e t i r e d S a l a r i e d Employees Association (RSEA). Association member and retired, non-union Catalyst accountant Don Swiatlowski, 63, fears his pension will be slashed by more than 30 per cent if restructuring flops. He figures pensions and benefits of some 1,500 non-union Catalyst retirees could be hit. “The last word I heard was the salaried pension plan is $118 million — about 40 per cent — underfunded,” he says in an e-mail, noting Catalyst brass asked B.C.’s superintendent of pensions for extensions and reductions in payments to that plan. Swiatlowski was steamed the superintendent granted those requests while he claimed Catalyst diverted funds to retire an underfunded American pension plan, and brim executive pensions, just before Catalyst entered Canadian credit protection under the Companies Creditor Arrangement Act. Catalyst’s failure to reorganize under the CCAA will mean the timber giant will be put up for sale, he said. Part of Swiatlowski’s solution would see Victoria waive Catalyst from playing the seven per cent PST once B.C.’s HST is reversed. Catalyst’s Lyn Brown tried to salve Swiatlowski’s fears. “A successful restructuring is in the best interest of everyone,” she said. “We’re doing everything we can to come forward with a solution to mitigate any downside risk to retir-

ees, and to continue to address any shortfall over the long term.” Paul Zarry of Crofton’s 400-member Pulp, Paper and Woodworkers of Canada union, said that despite a recent deal reached by the PPWC and Catalyst, he was concerned about the vote’s fallout on his members still on the job, and PPWC’s retirees. “We could be affected in some way if that (restructuring ) plans fails,” Zarry told the Leader. “We’re playing the waiting game and getting all information possible to our members.” North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure was nervous too, as the mill’s demise would almost certainly spell more tax hikes for local homeand business owners. “We’re watching very closely because this is a huge concern for our whole community,” he said. Swiatlowski was disappointed council has done little to attract new businesses to reduce the municipality’s dependency on Crofton mill’s taxes, while homeowners now shoulder more levies. “North Cowichan has not done a good job at replacing Catalyst,” he said. It owes $843 million, including $390 million to secured note holders and $250 million to unsecured note holders, with the balance generally due to trade creditors, the RSEA states in a release. Catalyst’s proposal Catalyst’s Lyn Brown outlined the firm’s proposal in an e-mail to the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial. “If creditors approve the current plan — and following lumpsum payout of no less than 90 per cent of the present pension value to members electing to opt out of the current plan — Catalyst would maintain and pay down the plan’s remaining shortfall. That would happen with a revised payment formula and longer payment schedule of 15 years, not the current sevenyear schedule. This solution requires B.C. regulatory action including: a regulation, by cabinet order, under the Pension Benefits Standards Act allowing implement of the proposed solution; and regulator approval to change the payment schedule for the funding deficiency over the longer period contemplated.”

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Former North Cowichan mayor Rex Hollett passed away April 10 at the age of 79. Seen above sitting on the couch surrounded by his family and below volunteering with Rotary, Hollett is being remembered as honest and generous. His celebration of life takes place Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church in Chemainus.

Hollett’s celebration of life this Thursday in Chemainus From Page 1 Coleman also praised Hollett’s thrift on taxpayers’ behalf. “Rex was one of the best at making sure he squeezed every taxpayer penny before spending it — very fiscally prudent,” he said. “Government at all levels should consider that.” Coleman painted Hollett as a generous, family guy who could agree to disagree. “Though we disagreed politically, we never clashed,” Coleman noted of “gruff” yet “soft-hearted” Hollett. MP Jean Crowder says Hollett was “a unique individual and wasn’t afraid to speak his mind in what he believed in.” “No matter what our differences are, it’s all part of our democratic process, and Rex contributed to that process,” she said. Some process was guided by North Cowichan staffer Mark Ruttan. “He was a mayor with an amazing memory,” said Ruttan. “He’ll be remembered for holding the line on taxes.” “We’re losing a very strong supporter of the community,” added Hollett’s retired administrator, John Berikoff. “With Rex, what you saw was what you got — you might not agree

with him, but you got it right another and others, how to be from the horse’s mouth. He honest and trust, and get the was a very strong family man, most out of each moment.” and very fair with staff.” Greg said sunny skies outside Hollett’s son, Greg, reflect- Cowichan District Hospital ed all comments about his April 9 saw Hollett “having fun, father. like being mayor and council “He had an uncanny ability to one more time, but he knew made people feel comfortable, his body was worn out.” to make them feel special and “It’s not possible to describe loved.” how much we’re going to miss “He treated everyone the him,” he said. “If God needs a same, whether they were a mayor in Heaven, he’ll probking or a pauper,” he said of ably put dad to work.” Hollett’s celebration of life his father, who took wayward folks into his home. “Dad was takes place this Thursday blessed with the ability to open (April 19) at 2 p.m. at Calvary his heart with generosity. He Baptist Church at 3318 River showed us how to honour one Rd. in Chemainus.

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Four well-known Ladysmith and Nanaimo leaders are coming together to share their experiences with the community. Hosted by Leadership Vancouver Island Alumni, the upcoming Community Leadership Unplugged speakers’ panel on April 24 aims to spread awareness about what good leadership can do for a community and how people can accomplish it. “It’s an educational opportunity to learn about leaders and leadership,” said Karen Cousins, an alumni member. “What we want to share is the passion that people have and why they do what they do.” The four panelists are Adrian Legin, CEO of Coastal Community Credit Union; Jenna Forster, managing partner of J. Forster & Associates; Peter Richmond, president of 49th Parallel Grocery and George Anderson, Nanaimo city councillor. A moderator will also be

present to keep the evening individual and group learnon schedule. ing opportunities during the The panel members will program year, including comanswer such questions as “why munity projects and monthly do you care about your com- workshops. munity” and “what motivates Most recently, Leadership you to stay involved.” Vancouver Island was a partner The audience will be encour- in the building of the new skate aged to ask questions and to park in Ladysmith. They have participate in the discussion. also been active with the local “The goal is to have input from 10 per cent shift campaign. the audience and have an inter- “I think our community is very active session,” Cousins said. lucky when you look at all that The BC Leadership program happens in our community was first started in 2005; how- and how much of it is volunever, after some restructur- teer (run). Those people are ing, it has become known as the leaders in our community,” Leadership Vancouver Island Cousins said. and encompasses a broad Community Leadership range of communities, includ- Unplugged takes place April ing Ladysmith and Nanaimo. 24 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the The Alumni, a non-profit orga- Frank Jameson Community nization, was founded in 2009, Centre. Refreshments will be for graduates of the Leadership provided. The cost is $10, and program to stay connected. all proceeds are being donated Jim Cameron is currently to the Haven Society. enrolled in the Leadership VI To register, visit http://comprogram, which is a one-year munityleadershipunplugged. program. eventbrite.com. P a r t i c i p a n t s i n t h e LV I For more information on program engage in commu- Leadership Vancouver Island nity leadership development and the Alumni, visit http:// through several dynamic leadershipvi.com.

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Green Team wins $1,000 however, the entire school participated in the online portion of E n v i r o n m e n t a l l y the Green Games conconscious students at test. Despite receiving Ladysmith Secondary more than 500 votes, School are now trying LSS fell just short of to decide what to do receiving one of the with $1,000 in prize $500 online voting prizes. money. “It’s often a small Their Green Team e n t r y, L S S G r e e n group of people that’s Team is Going Green, involved in the enviwas one of 10 winning ronmental initiatives, high school projects and this involved the selected out of 110 entire school,” Gvojich during the BC Green said. “Everybody had Games. The official the opportunity to go announcement was online and vote and be a part of what our made April 11. “The kids are really s c h o o l w a s d o i n g , excited that we won,” which was really nice.” The BC Green Games said Shelley Gvojich, L S S i n s t r u c t o r i n is Science World’s charge of the Green annual environmental action contest for Team. The LSS Green Team schools across the is made up of about province. The contest eight core members; s u p p o r t s B . C . c u rNiomi Pearson

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riculum and shares students’ ideas, while handing out $24,000 in cash prizes for the best of the best in several categories. The prize money must be used on environmental initiatives around the school. Students at LSS have kicked a few ideas around, but they are waiting to hear back on a few other grants they have applied for before making a final decision. “We talked about the idea of getting some student-use laptops,” Gvojich said. “So instead of kids doing stuff on paper, they could do it electronically and then submit it electronically. I don’t know if that’s what we’ll actually end up

doing with it, but that’s one of our ideas. We’ve talked about expanding the green space in our school.” T h e G r e e n Te a m is preparing for its next environmental act, which will be to participate in a national Community Clean-Up, sponsored by Tim Hortons, this Thursday. “This is the first time they will be sorting the garbage into recycling,” Gvojich said. They will also be taking a trip to Ladysmith Primary School to talk to the Grade 1 students about energy conservation and design T-shirts as part of the school’s participation in the BC Hydro Energy Ambassadors program.

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With about a month to go until the town’s five-year financial plan bylaw must be adopted, Ladysmith council continues to debate its 2012 budget with a focus on holding the line on industrial taxes. Council held a special meeting April 10 to continue budget discussions and get closer to its goal of a tax increase for 2012 that does not exceed five per cent for residential, two per cent for commercial and zero increase for industrial. When the town’s preliminary budget was presented in January, it included a 5.39-percent increase. Since then, new budget items have been added and staff has received new information, including a $25,393-increase to policing costs, and a change to the way the Small Communities Grant is distributed.

New growth in all tax classes was one of the topics of conversation last week. “Traditionally, council has said that industrial is to have a zero increase, and what’s happened this year is they actually have new construction, and it’s quite a significant amount, so absorbing that new construction to give a zero net impact to industrial means we have to shift about $65,000 more to other classes,” explained city manager Ruth Malli. “So it’s a bit more difficult this year to achieve the goals we’ve had traditionally because that class is expanding because they are re-investing. There are arguments on both sides of that — they’re reinvesting because we keep the tax rate low, but also when they reinvest, they aren’t paying tax on that re-investment, so somebody else is paying for that.” The town’s preliminary budget was circulated at $6,694,297.

Additions that were approved by council include $14,000 for an off-leash dog park at Transfer Beach, $15,000 for rubberizing the spray park if the town receives a matching grant, a land issue at a cost of $7,000, and an additional $15,200 in grants-in-aid. Town staff have suggested cuts such as saving $8,000 on maintenance at Forrest Field and $7,000 on boulevard maintenance. There was $98,000 in the budget for the hiring of an economic development officer, but Malli estimates it would only cost about $48,000 because they would be hired halfway through the year. The town could also possibly cut $50,400 by holding RCMP staffing levels at 6.5 full-time equivalents. These changes would give the town a bottom line of $6,668,210, which does hit the target of a five-per-cent residential increase, two-per-cent increase to commercial and no increase to industrial.

This works out to about $68 for the average home, noted Mayor Rob Hutchins. “It’s not so bad when you think about the quality-of-life projects we’ve added to the community over the past year and the value for money overall in terms of what people get,” said Coun. Steve Arnett. Coun. Gord Horth agreed, adding, “I think hopefully the message has been going out that we’ve been very strategic about reducing our reliance on the industrial class and saving high-paying jobs.” Horth did not want to see the town spend less on boulevard maintenance, particularly the centre median on the highway, and he initiated a request for staff to look at a boulevard enhancement strategy for the highway corridor. Horth also wanted to see reducing the trolley service on the list of possible budget cuts.

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intensive two-week producer program at GIFTS, located on an old logging camp on Galiano Island. “The first couple of days, they teach you how to use the equipment and show you how things work around the school,” Brock said. “You only get one day to film your movie.” Brock said he has always been interested in movies and filmmaking and was often “inspired by boredom” to create as a youth. “My friend had a camera and we made claymation movies,” he said. Although unable to attend the EyeLens festival, Brock said he is eager to see if his film wins. There are more than 140

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The Ladysmith Ambassadors will end their eight-month journey this weekend during their annual coronation ceremony this Saturday at the Frank Jameson Community Centre at 7 p.m. Since last fall, the 15 ambassadors have worked on personal development through the Ladysmith Toastmasters program, as well as volunteered their time at various events in the com-

munity. They are also “As a committee, we subject to an exten- feel fortunate and sive interview and enjoy the opportumust perform during nity to watch these a speech and talent young women grow night. and mature during Through an indepen- the course of this dent judging process, eight-month program,” three of the young said Cheri Mactier, women are chosen to Ambassador commitrepresent Ladysmith as tee member. “These 15 reigning Ambassadors candidates are all winfor the following year. ners, and we commend The Ambassadors them for being a part spend time touring of this journey!” across the Island The coronation cerand the province to emony is open to the promote Ladysmith. public. Tickets are $15 Educational bursaries and are available at are awarded to the out- the door. Doors open going Ambassadors. at 6:30 p.m.

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hen I first moved to Ladysmith at the very end of November, one of the first things most people told me was something along the lines of: “You’ll love it here. This is such a great community, the people are great, and there are so many volunteers.” They were right. I’ve already seen that in so many ways, from the people who offer their time during specific events and activities to the hard-working people who give so much of themselves as part of various committees, groups and organizations day in and day out — attending meetings and putting on events before or after a busy day of work and caring for their families. There’s clearly no better place than Ladysmith and Chemainus to celebrate National Volunteer Week. Held in April every year, National Volunteer Week is like one giant thank you card stretching from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland and Labrador and from Nunavut to Lake Erie, paying tribute to the 13.3 million people across Canada who volunteer and help create positive change in their communities by donating their time, their energy and their skills to the people and causes they believe in. According to Volunteer Canada, these millions of volunteers give more than 2.1 billion hours at home and abroad. A huge thank you and congratulations to all the volunteers young and old in our own backyard— whether you give a little or a lot, you truly are the heartbeat of our community. We pride ourselves on our community events and traditions like the Festival of Lights, Ladysmith Days and so many others and on our community spirit, and we know none of that would be possible without volunteers who give so much and expect nothing in return. — Lindsay Chung

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avid Suzuki has resigned as a director of his namesake foundation so it won’t be the target of federal government “attacks.” This news is conveyed to me in a Globe and Mail report that is typically tilted in deference to “Canada’s most famous environmentalist.” The usual assumptions are woven in: Suzuki is a saint. His every utterance is treated as scientific fact, even when it’s a left-wing political rant. The Conservative government is a front for Big Oil that has “attacked” environmental groups by reminding them political activities are not eligible for charitable tax exemptions. In recent years, the David Suzuki Foundation’s campaign focus has been noticeably in step with the large U.S. foundations that fund most of B.C.’s enviro-scare industry: first salmon farming and now the Alberta “tar sands” in all its exaggerated horror. Suzuki’s personal activities

aren’t easily distinguished from those of his foundation, as is illustrated with his recent CBC documentary that demonized the “tar sands.” Diseased fish were displayed, but natural contamination of the Athabasca River was glossed over. Aboriginal objections were highlighted, while local support and economic benefits were overlooked. This isn’t science or charity. It’s tabloid journalism. Sensationalize, ignore facts that weaken the drama, play to people’s emotions. And he expects to be subsidized by the CBC and charitable tax exemptions as well? This news comes as I finish reading Patrick Moore’s book, Confessions of a Greenpeace Dropout. I was one of many young fans who cheered as Moore, Bob Hunter and the other 1970s Greenpeace pioneers set out from Vancouver to disrupt Soviet nuclear testing and then turned to the regime’s slaughter of whales. In 1986, Moore split with Greenpeace and set up a family chinook salmon farm. He said Greenpeace opposed aquaculture because it

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destroys tropical mangrove swamps. Tropical prawn farms have no rational connection with B.C., but a global organization needs simple ideas that sell. This approach was seen in an earlier 1980s campaign against chlorine in pulp mills. Greenpeace protests against dioxins and the herbicide 2,4,5-T were eventually dumbed down to opposing the use of chlorine in all industries, including production of PVC plastic. Pulp mills developed a way to eliminate trace dioxins from their production, but that didn’t matter once Greenpeace had a global campaign going. They still used chlorine, so they were bad. Speaking of chlorine, PCBs are polychlorinated biphenyls, a persistent background toxin. Tests found levels three to five times higher in some wild salmon compared to farmed. But the wild salmon results were ignored in a 2004 study used by Suzuki to depict farmed salmon as poisonous. His foundation’s salmon farm campaign quietly disappeared down the memory hole after its PCB

claims were debunked. Moore highlighted another bit of greenwashing in a visit to Victoria last year. The vaunted “LEED” certification for green building standards gives you points if your concrete is locally sourced but no points for using wood instead. That’s because the long campaign by major environmental groups has devolved to “logging is bad.” Here’s the latest example. Greenpeace, ForestEthics and the Sierra Club were bankrolled by U.S. foundations to negotiate with the B.C. government, aboriginal people and forest companies for the 2006 “Great Bear Rainforest” agreement on the B.C. coast. Economic opportunity was delicately balanced against preservation, and First Nations gained new control of forests. Now the big enviros have begun campaigning against their own deal. As much as 50 per cent could still be logged, they say. It seems this particular green peace is bad for their business. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers.

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Editor: Are you worried about the annual property tax increases by the CVRD? I am. The latest budget for 2012 has just been passed with another average tax increase of 7.63 per cent. This means that (according to CVRD figures in Schedule C of 2012) the annual budget historical tax requisition shows that over the last six years, property taxes have increased by about 50 per cent (49.4 per cent to be exact). This cannot continue. In the North Oyster-Diamond area, the increase will be $106.21 for EACH $100,000 of property value, or almost six per cent. The district needs a strong watchdog in the form of a revitalized and representative North Oyster Diamond Ratepayers Association, which is having its annual general meeting on Thurs., April 26 from 7-9 p.m. at the North Oyster Community Hall (across from the North Oyster School). Come and make your voice heard. New and increased membership can make this a powerful organization to keep your legitimate interests before the political “servants” who seem to consider themselves our “masters.” The CVRD has 13 employees who earned more than $100,000 in 2010, and 23 were paid more than $75,000. Their total wage bill was more than $12 million, with more than $225,000 for expenses. Are all these people living off the public purse doing a good job with our money? Hope to see you at the Revitalized Ratepayers meeting on Thurs., April 26.

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Expand the trolley service Editor: I’d like to add my opinion and a thank you … for the excellent letter written by Walt Hatcher that said: Expansion is the answer to our trolley situation. I couldn’t agree more. I’m going to be 82 years old in just a few weeks. I can still drive, but I don’t know for how much longer that will be true. I live on Shell Beach Road. I would gladly pay a bus fee to get around. I wouldn’t have to worry about moving away from the home I love because I might become house-bound. I have often given rides to some of our First Nations people too; many of them seniors. I see them walking with their groceries, and I think it’s just terrible. Each of them has also said to me that they wish there was a bus, and they would gladly pay bus fare. There are many seniors all over

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this area. They either cannot drive, or don’t have transportation. Yes, please Ladysmith, expand your services. I’m sure that many more people would use a bus if it were available in a wider region. And the fact is that there would be less carnage, less congestion and less carbon emission. Rita Koenen Ladysmith

usual for this time of the year. These people won’t be complaining, and you can’t blame them. The fact is that the meters aren’t CSA-approved and are defective. It’s the luck of the draw, whether you get one that overcharges or undercharges. Protest against smart meters on Sat., April 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of BC Hydro (across from OK Tire) at the north end of Duncan. Jacqueline Little Ladysmith

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Editor: BC Hydro had finally admitted that one of their meters is defective, and that was because the bill had increased 10 times. They’re denying any problem with meters that are billing double of what is average, or even triple. Hydro won’t hear from people whose bills have gone down. We’ve heard of at least five cases where the bill was a lot lower than

Editor: The Ladysmith Secondary School rugby team fundraised for more than two years for a trip to England, but due to certain circumstances, the trip was cancelled and alternate arrangements were made for them to go to a tournament in Fullerton, Calif., in March.

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Ladysmith got a head start on celebrating BC Arts and Culture Week over the weekend. BC Arts and Culture Week, which is being celebrated April 22-28, is designed to get the whole province involved in art. The Arts Council of Ladysmith and District has received a small grant to help put on two events celebrating art and community. PHOTO SUBMITTED The Arts Council is hoping to involve the Imagination Station participants get started on the Arts Council of Ladysmith whole community in and District’s Commuity Canvas Saturday at the Waterfront Gallery. creating a Community Canvas that will hang foot canvases over the Wa t e r f r o n t G a l l e r y Holmes. “We’ll provide outside the Ladysmith next few weeks. Tuesday to Sunday you with the rest.” Waterfront Art Gallery O n S a t u r d a y, t h e between noon and 4 The Arts Council is this summer and wel- gallery’s Imagination p.m. from now until also working with local come visitors to the gal- Station children were April 27 or until the can- businesses and artists lery and to Ladysmith. the first to help with vases are completed. to create an art walk T h e A r t s C o u n c i l the underwater theme. “You don’t have to be in Ladysmith. invites everyone to Using their hands, they a Picasso — just bring Take a Walk teams bring their enthusi- have created an ocean your desire to paint up artists and business asm to the Ladysmith floor filled with plants, and wear old clothing owners while encouragWaterfront Art Gallery sea stars and oysters. in case you get paint ing Ladysmith residents classroom to help paint If you want to join on yourself,” says Arts to Take a Walk, peer in two four-foot-by-15- the fun, drop by the Council president Kathy See Take Page 12

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NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF LADYSMITH OF AN ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS TO BORROW FUNDS BY WAY OF A RENEWABLE LEASE FOR A RESCUE APPARATUS (FIRE TRUCK) Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Sections 86 and 179 of the Community Charter the Council of the Town of Ladysmith proposes to borrow funds by way of a renewable lease through the Municipal Finance Authority (MFA) for a 2012 SVI Truck 16FT Walk Around Rescue Apparatus on a 2012 Spartan Metrostar Cab and Chassis Complete with 400 HP Cummins ISL9, Allison EVS3000 Transmission and SVI formed aluminum body for replacement of a ﬁre rescue vehicle. The term is a renewable 5 year lease with selected residual to be rolled over into a lease renewal. The amount to be borrowed is $446,000 plus applicable taxes. Estimated yearly payment is $35,141.40. The area to which this Alternative Approval Process applies is located within Town boundaries. A Public Information Package on this proposal is available at City Hall reception, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, at 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, BC, or on the Town’s website at www.ladysmith.ca. ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS AND ELIGIBILITY Council may proceed with the aforementioned borrowing after 30 days of the last of the two newspaper publications of this Notice unless at least 10% of the electors petition Council to submit this matter to the electors for assent by submitting a signed Elector Response Form to the Director of Corporate Services of the Town of Ladysmith at City Hall no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, May 24, 2012. Postmarks will not be accepted as date of submission. Elector Response Forms may not be submitted by email or facsimile. Elector Response Forms may be picked up at City Hall during the hours noted above. Elector Response Forms must be in the form established by the Town of Ladysmith and only those persons who qualify as electors of the municipality are entitled to sign Elector Response Forms. An accurate copy of the blank Elector Response Form may be used. Only Elector Response Forms with an original signature are to be submitted. For the Elector Response Form to be accepted, it must meet the following conditions: • Only eligible electors of the Town of Ladysmith are entitled to sign the form; • The full name of the elector must be stated; • The residential address of the elector must be stated; • The elector must sign the form. No person may sign the form on behalf of another; • If applicable, the address of the property in relation to which the person is entitled to vote as a non-resident property elector must be stated; • A person must not sign more than one Elector Response Form in relation to the same Alternative Approval Process; • A person who is not an elector for the area of the approval process must not sign an Elector Response Form unless they qualify as a non-resident elector. If less than 10% (i.e. 570) of municipal electors submit an Elector Response Form the borrowing proposal will be deemed to have the approval of the For the purpose of conducting the alternative approval process, the number of electors is 5,700. Resident Elector – You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a resident elector if you are age 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months, and have been a resident of the Town of Ladysmith for the past 30 days or more. Non-Resident Elector – You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a non-resident property elector if you are age 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months, have owned and held registered title to a property in the Town of Ladysmith for the past 30 days or more, and do not qualify as a resident elector. NOTE: Only one non-resident property elector may submit an Elector Response Form per property, regardless of how many owners there may be. If there is more than one registered owner of the property (either as joint tenants or tenants in common), only one individual may, with the written consent of the majority, sign an Elector Response Form. Elector Response Forms are available from City Hall located at 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, BC, open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday except Statutory Holidays or on the Town website at www. ladysmith.ca. Sandy Bowden Director of Corporate Services Town of Ladysmith

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An Imagination Station participant makes her mark on the Community Canvas, which is one of two events the Arts Council of Ladysmith and District is putting PHOTO SUBMITTED on to celebrate BC Arts and Culture Week. Chronicle office. Take a Walk during You will find photog- BC Arts and Culture raphy, pottery, carving Week and enjoy the and more by accom- art that is all around p l i s h e d a n d w e l l - you. While you are known artists from at it, drop into the Ladysmith in many Waterfront Gallery and offices and stores. see the Arts Council’s

April show, The Gods Must Be Crazy, sponsored by Ladysmith Insurance Centres. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at 610 Oyster Bay Dr.

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She outlived four husbands and gained infamy for being responsible for the deaths of more than 70 cougars. Now, one of Vancouver Island’s most legendary characters, Cougar Annie, will come to life April 28 in Ladysmith. Cougar Annie Tales is a onewoman show crafted and told by Sooke resident Katrina Kadoski. “I think it’s a really interesting piece of Canadian history, and I have a lot of fun telling the story,” she said. Born Ada Annie Jordon in Sacramento, Calif., Annie was a pioneer who settled in desolate Boat Basin near Hesquiat Harbour (about 34 miles north of Tofino) with her first husband, William Rae-Arthur, in 1915. There, she established a fiveacre garden that would become one of her lasting legacies. It has been described as “a half-lost

garden walled in by tall trees there’s no power,” Kadoski said. and taller tales.” “The characters in the pictures When Annie passed away in tell the story, as well as the let1985, the garden — which attract- ters and the songs and the diaed visitors from far and wide — logue.” seemed to die with her. But Peter Ladysmith’s Marilyn Johnson is Buckland, a close friend who particularly looking forward to purchased the property from seeing the show depicting her Annie, established the non-profit late husband’s grandmother. She Boat Basin Foundation, which is met Cougar Annie once and says dedicated to preserving the gar- it was a memorable experience. den and promoting education “It was cool ... She was a neat, and awareness about the area. feisty old lady; she was probably Kadoski was hired on as a care- only five feet tall,” she said. “I taker on Annie’s property from have Rhododendrons in my yard 2007 to 2010. A talented musician that were from her place.” and songwriter, Kadoski took Johnson says the show will the time to study Annie’s life appeal to a variety of people. and develop it into a small show “People are so interested in her for visitors coming to tour the and what her life was like.You property. After Kadoski returned just mention Cougar Annie, and to the Victoria area, it became they know who she is.” a full musical play performance Cougar Annie Tales will take that incorporates stories, songs place April 28 at 7:30 p.m. at St. and images of Annie’s life. Mary’s Hall in Ladysmith. Tickets “I was mostly inspired by the are $20 at Salamander Books or place itself and started writing at the door. Partial proceeds will the songs up there in the winter be donated to the Boat Basin when it was pouring rain and Foundation and St. Mary’s Hall.

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Vancouver Mounties s e e n s o m e g o o d on Sunday. numbers this season. Despite great effort, Ladysmith didn’t have t h e b a n t a m s l o s t enough players to run 11-1 and 7-1 against a pee wee team last the Eagles and 19-1 year; however, there and 29-0 against the will be two pee wee Mounties, who are teams and three mosone of the best teams quito teams in 2012. in the league. “Our numbers are Ladysmith Minor not bad,” Rasmussen Baseball will be hold- said. ing an official openTo keep up with ing day on April 28 the regular season, and plans to use all s t a y t u n e d t o t h e of the local ball fields Chronicle. to host games for the Vi s i t h t t p : / / w w w. event. bcminorbaseball.org There will also be an for scores and schedofficial opening cer- ules. emony, with a special “ We ’ r e g o i n g t o ceremony for Garnet have a good year,” M a h , t h e l e a g u e ’s Rasmussen said. “It former president. He could be rough, but passed on Feb. 29. there’s lots of headH o u s e b a l l h a s way being made.”

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three games in the start to the game,” 24-game schedule, the Martin said. “The first team has plenty to be 30 minutes, we had proud of. a lot of [ball] posses“It’s the best season sion.” we’ve had,” said head Things heated up in coach Glen Martin. “It’s the second half, when nice to know that we Columbus drew first can compete with the blood with the sole big teams in Vancouver, goal of the game. without a doubt. It Despite a breakaway shows that we’re right by Cowichan’s Brian there as far as being Carrier, the team was one of the top teams unable to answer the in B.C.” goal. B y h a l f t i m e , “It was a little bit Saturday’s game was unlucky,” Martin said. s c o r e l e s s , b u t n o t “In soccer, the first without several good goal is so important, attempts on net. because it’s so hard to “We had a really good come back in soccer.”

Adding to that was a little unsportsmanlike conduct on the field. “For a big team, they played like a bunch of babies, faking injuries; it was not very impressive,” Martin said of Columbus. Cowichan began its season in September, with training beginning in August. Ladysmith boys Jesse Winter, Matt Arnett and Ryan Andre have been solid players for the team. The addition of Chris Arnett, Matt’s younger brother, in November

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Memorial Tea Saturday, April 21, 2012 2 pm, Eagles Hall 921 - 1st Ave., Ladysmith DEATHS

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Henry Rex Hollett

December 2, 1932 – April 10, 2012 Rex was born in St. John’s, NFLD. At 12 years old he came by train to Nanaimo with his mother and three sisters to join his Dad who was already stationed there, and he took his schooling in Nanaimo. Rex moved to Chemainus in 1956 where he started his business, B & H Tire Ltd. He and his wife Georgina raised their four children in Chemainus. Rex was very active in his community, coaching baseball and soccer. He belonged to the Rotary Club where he was their longest active member. He was past president of Rotary and the Chamber of Commerce and also served on the Chemainus Hospital Board. He spent eleven years serving as a municipal councilor and twelve years as the longest reigning Mayor of North Cowichan. He chaired many committees such as Finance and served on the Regional Board. People looked forward to enjoying Rex’s pancakes during Chemainus Days. He always had time for people and was always willing to help in any way that he could. Rex was predeceased by his Father and Mother, Nathaniel and Genevra, his daughter-in-law Michelle and his brother-in-laws Bruce Davidson and Joe Frketich. Rex leaves behind Georgina, his loving wife of 57 years; children Crystal (Bill), Tim (Faye), Greg (Carol), Lance (Catherine); sisters Elsie, Jean and Mable (Don); grandchildren Rebecca (Jeff), Genevra (Dave), Katie, Angella, Natasha (Jag), Justin (Sarah), Ryan (Nikki), Nicole (Cody), Nathan (Erin), Jonathan (Sarah), Benjamin, Rachel; great grandchildren Tory, Austin, Wrenna, Nyah, Avden, Logan, Opal, Iyanna and Rowan. Rex gave his all for his family and community. He enjoyed the last day of his life surrounded by his family, sitting in the sunshine smiling, talking and laughing. He was much loved by all of his family and friends. We would like to thank all of the nurses and doctors at the Cowichan hospital for their excellent care and many kindnesses. We know you are looking down on us Dad. We love you. A celebration of life will be held at 2pm on Thursday, April 19th at the Calvary Baptist Church, 3318 River Road, Chemainus. In lieu of ﬂowers, look around for someone in need and help them out. That’s the way Rex would have done it.

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Bob passed away peacefully at the Chemainus Health Care Centre on April 7, 2012, at the age of 89. Predeceased by his brothers Charlie and Earl, Bob is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mary; son John (Karen) Bennie; daughter Susan (Lyle) Boffy; grandchildren Kyle, Alan, Charlie, Jamie, Andrew and Dale; sisters-in-law Irene and Joyce; and numerous nephews and nieces. Bob was born in Cedar District on June 6, 1922. In his youth, Bob excelled at soccer and particularly lacrosse, where he played Senior “A” lacrosse for the Nanaimo Native Sons and became known as “Buck” Bennie. Bob joined the B.C. Telephone Company in 1938, working as a journeyman lineman, district maintenance man, and eventually retiring as a construction supervisor in 1980. Bob and Mary married in Nanaimo in 1945, and enjoyed a full and wonderful life together. Bob was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and fisherman. The freezer was always full of game meat and seafood. Bob also enjoyed playing bridge, as well as golf at the Mount Brenton Golf Club, where he served terms as the greens superintendent and president. Bob served the community as a long-time member of both the Chemainus Chamber of Commerce and the Chemainus Rotary Club. Summers with the family were spent at the cabin on Comox Lake. In retirement, Bob and Mary spent time travelling, camping, at “the lake”, and golfing truly a “life well lived”. The family wishes to thank Dr. Paul Manhas and all of the staff of the Chemainus Health Care Centre for their kindness and special care to Bob. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at the Mount Brenton Golf Club on Saturday, April 21, 2012, from 2 pm to 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob’s memory to Parkinson Society Canada, 316 – 4211 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M2P 2A9.

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CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete ﬁnishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com. Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103.

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiﬁcation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Field/Engineer Layout Kitimat, BC Canada. Supervise project layouts Responsible for construction quality control, in particular, ensuring that the materials installed in the project are in the proper locations and are the correct materials. Analyze construction drawings for dimensional and quality control purposes and coordinates with the Project Engineer to clarify discrepancies. Use precision computerized equipment to deﬁne points of control and ensure the work is being installed true and plump. Responsible for coordinating with other construction trades to ensure that all are using appropriate control points. High School Diploma or equivalent; or 4 to 6 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in Line and Grade Persistent for Perfection This work will start 5/1/12 Please respond to this ad by 5/1/12 Please respond via email by placing Field Engineer in the subject line to patton@bakerconcrete.com

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MORLEY MULDOON Transport is seeking qualiﬁed Heavy Duty Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Technicians, Dispatcher, HR/Safety Supervisor. Fax resume to 780-8426511 or email to: dispatch.mmt@telus.net.

PROGRAM STARTS SOON IN NANAIMO

SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, beneﬁts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

CALL NOW! Funding may be available.

VOLUNTEERS

TRADES, TECHNICAL

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

GAIN THE SKILLS. GET THE JOB.

LOOKING FOR energetic motivated Mechanic’s Helper/Part Time Grapple Yarder Chaser. Must have clean driver’s abstract, and some knowledge of tools, and some logging experience. Wage negotiable depending on experience. Please apply by fax to: 250-597-4776.

The Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary needs new volunteers for our Thrift Store and Gift Shops. If you have 3-4 hours of spare time each week, and want to make a valuable contribution to your community, check out our website for more info: www.ladysmithhealth careaux.ca or visit the Thrift Store and pick up an application.

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Come grow with us. At Catalyst Paper, the opportunities are endless. We challenge and reward you to stretch your abilities, improve your personal and career prospects and get ahead. We're a leading producer of paper and pulp, and the largest producer of specialty printing papers and newsprint in western North America. Join us, for a strong future together. Our Vancouver Island mills are now accepting résumés for:

NOW HIRING Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We currently have the following openings: GIS Analyst Field & Area Planner Assistant & Field Engineer Grapple Yarder Chaser Grapple Yarder Operator & Hooktender Master Mechanic & Maintenance Supervisor Capital Project Accountant Dryland Sort Supervisor Detailed job postings can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

Instrument Mechanics O Electricians O Machinists O Millwrights O Pipeﬁtters O Heavy Duty Mechanics O Power Engineers O

For more information on these roles or to apply online, please visit: www.catalystpaper.com/careers.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

LEGAL SERVICES

PLUMBING

HOMES WANTED

SUITES, UPPER

AUTO FINANCING

A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

WE BUY HOUSES

LADYSMITH: 2 bdrm, bright top ﬂoor. Available Now. N/S. $675/mo, 250-924-3349.

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

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Conﬁdential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

R&L Roofing Trent Dammel Ray Gisborne

EXPERIENCED LOCAL Quality Residential New and Re-rooﬁng Roof Repairs

HIRE A

PROFESSIONAL

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability beneﬁts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

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

HANDYPERSONS ALL REPAIRS in Tiling, Drywall, Painting, Plumbing and Carpentry. Free estimates. Call 250-245-0388.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

A1 Hauling/Delivery deliveryguy.shawwebspace.ca

Furniture - Appliances - Junk Brush - Yard Waste - Rubbish Construction - Demo Debris Estates - Tenancy Left Overs Small Moving Jobs Welcome

(250) 510-4745 HOME IMPROVEMENTS FINISHING, SIDING, Framing & Renovations by Journeyman With 25 yrs exp. 250 924 5436

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343

MAYTAG SXS fridge, $350, white 17 cu ft fridge, $275, almond 15 cu ft fridge, $200, 30” almond self cleaning range, $125, Kenmore 30” glass top self clean range $350, white 30” range $150, white self cleaning range, $200. Full size stacking Washer/Dryer $350. Washer dryer sets $200-$350. Washers $150-$250, Dryers $100-$150. Built-in 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.

GARDEN EQUIPMENT Weed trimmer: Cub Cadet CC 4175, 4 cycle straight shaft, like new - barely used. $75. Call 250-716-6772.

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. DIY STEEL Building deals! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. Free brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170. **HOME PHONE Reconnect** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid long distance specials! Feature package specials! Referral program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to connect! 1-866-287-1348. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money and save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633.

STEEL BUILDING- Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700. 40x50 $14,480. 47x76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE bcclassiﬁed.com

Ladysmith: Now available 2 bdrm in a good location. Includes heat, hydro, high speed internet and digital TV. N/S, N/P. 250-245-4638.

TOWNHOUSES LADYSMITH- 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhome, W/D, F/S, D/W, Close to schools. NS/NP. May 1. Yearly lease, $1075.+ utils. 250-924-3826, 250-710-0708.

800 Ladysmith newly reno’d 2 bdrm, large master bdrm, utils inc d/w, laundry. 250-9243303 dohertytj@hotmail.com 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: 1 bdrm apt, heat incl., n/p, ref’s required. The Villa 250-245-3583. LADYSMITH- 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1250sq ft, ocean view like new condo. Pet friendly, 5 appliances. $995. (250)802-1520. 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. LADYSMITH, LARGE 2 bdrm corner unit, inclds W/D. 12 Baden-Powell St., 250-714-2746 or 250-741-0353, $700./mo + utils. ERWE@shaw.ca SALTAIR: 2 furnished bachelor suites Ocean view, N/S. $650/mo or $30/night 250245-1101.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS SALTAIR: 2 bdrm mobile on our property. Very quiet area. NP/NS, ref’s. $800 + util’s. Avail May 1. (250)246-2296.

HOMES FOR RENT Chemainus: 1 bdrm bungalow on 3 acres, Fuller Lake area, ref’s req, $750/mo, avail May 1st, 250-245-5573. LADYSMITH 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, small yard, NS/NP, D/W, $950 mo. Avail April. 15. Call 1-250-248-4816. LADYSMITH CHARACTER home for lease May 1st. $1150/mo. Furn. or unfurn. 2 bdrm/1 bath. 5 appliances, mountain view, garden w/fruit trees & berries. On cul-de-sac near Holland Creek trail. Refs req. Call 250-245-9566 or eccentric1jen@yahoo.ca

Royal LePage Property Management Ladysmith: Executive at The Creek, 2 bdrm with loft, 5 appls, gas f/p, covered prkg, n/s, n/p, $1200/mo, ref’s required. 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.

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

AIRPLANES

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

CESSNA 180 1976 on 3000 Caps for lease. DeHavilland DHC-2 1957 on 4930 Floats for lease. Van. Is. E-mail; rleroy@telus.net

OCEANVIEW LOT in S. Ladysmith 838 Craig Rd. $154,780. No HST. Call 250-715-5697.

PETS

APPLIANCES

BUSINESS SERVICES

LOTS

RENTALS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

250-245-7153 PET CARE SERVICES EDUCATION/TUTORING

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!

AUTO FINANCING

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.

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

SELL YOUR CAR... FAST!

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

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GUARANTEED Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000 All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory. 1-888-229-0744 or apply on line at: www.kiawest.com (click credit approval)

with a classiﬁed ad

Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

What’s Happening

Call 310.3535

Cost $150 per season. Susan 250-245-0474 or Marnie 250-245-4578

Up Coming

LDCU HOT DOG SALE - to raising money for Big Bike (Heart & Stroke) & Relay for Life (Cancer LADYSMITH WOMEN'S Research). Fri, April 20 DRAGON BOAT TEAMS from 11:30 am to 1:30 - staring up Tues, April pm. Please come out and 17, 6 pm. (Evenings Tues support the staff in their & Thurs, 6 pm - Days fundraising efforts! All Mon & Thurs, 9:30 am.) proceeds go to charity.

PUT YOUR HEART INTO IT. RIDE THE

The Big Bike is riding through Ladysmith on June 11

Call Royal LePage 250-245-0975

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

SUITES, LOWER LADYSMITH- 1 BDRM suite, walk to town, beautiful ocean view, private parking, coin laundry. $500. Call (250)2458975, 250-755-5027.

BIG BIKE.

When this bicycle built for 30 rolls through your community it brings with it the support and hope of thousands across the country.

Register Your Team Online Today! Or contact your local Heart and Stroke Foundation Office at 250-754-5274 or smazzei@hsf.bc.ca

SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU PUT YOUR HEART INTO IT

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Milk producer 4. Am. Music Awards 8. Engaged in 10. Moved over the water 12. Deflects in fencing 14. Southwest or United 15. Elin’s ex 17. Signing 18. Macao’s monetary unit 19. 1st Korean pres. Syngman 20. The god of the sun 21. Old world, new 23. Metal food storage container 24. Dutch colonist 26. 2 source sound system 29. Prohibitions 30. Oh, God! 31. Poly and Octa are some 32. Clip 33. 1st, 2nd and home 35. Highest cards 36. Equals 1/100 afghani 37. One and only 39. Don’t know when yet 40. Ripped 41. Smallest whole number 43. White vestment worn by priests 44. C.S. Forester officer Horatio 48. Made it forbidden 51. Monkshood or helmetflower 52. Director Spielberg 53. Palm tree fruits 54. Mild yellow Dutch cheese 55. In favor of

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CLUES DOWN 1. Goods carried by ships 2. Shrek is one 3. Stream fence to catch fish 4. Air America Radio 5. 1/1000 of an inch 6. AKAs 7. Detector 8. Voluntarily set aside 9. Morning moisture 10. VI 11. A small wooded hollow 12. Parent Teacher Assoc. 13. Arranged according to size 14. Gulf in the Arabian Sea 16. The Mississippi’s largest tributary 22. Comb-plate 24. Prohibits 25. The early stages 27. Breastplate 28. Popular spoken music 29. Cattle genus 31. 61036 IL 32. Crusted over a wound 33. US VP 1801 - 1805 34. More flamboyant 35. Remove an organ or bodily structure 36. Russin weight unit = 36 lbs 38. Siberian nomads 39. Makes lacework 40. At a specific prior time 42. Before 45. Binary coded decimal 46. Loiter 47. Upon 49. Egg cells 50. Original equipment manufacturer

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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

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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

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