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Daughter undergoes live liver transplant for her mother Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE

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

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

And just one week ago, Della was one of 39 live liver donors to receive a Gift of Life medal from BC Transplant on May 28. She is hoping her story will inspire others to consider registering as an organ donor or for live donation.

“We don’t take anything for granted; we’re grateful to be alive,” she said. “This experience was the scariest thing I’ve ever had to face, but we did it together and we’re still here today.”

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

However, while Donna was quite ill — suffering from confusion and having difficulties walking — she assessed just under the score needed for transplant priority.

“Something needed be done,” Della said. “Every time we went back to BC Transplant, it was the same news; she’d be within the same range every time.”

While visiting BC Transplant, Della learned about live liver transplant and decided to look into the possibility.

“We happened to be the same blood type and Larissa Burnett and Stephen Klettke share an embrace before walking the stage Friday night during the Ladysmith Secondary School See Della Page 3 NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE graduation. For photos of the weekend grad festivities, see pages 14 and 15.

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Kitchen concerns council Lindsay Chung

house and being penalized because they didn’t have the money before and they do now. I would be in When does an improvement to a favour of a security deposit and home become a suite or a duplex? covenant.”

And what if the owners don’t plan Coun. Bill Drysdale pointed out to rent it out? that staff has said no and raised Those are questions Ladysmith the issue because they think the council and Ladysmith resident addition is going to be a suite.

Emily Mikulski grappled with “Essentially, it’s a suite that won’t recently when Mikulski and her be used every day,” he said. “Staff husband applied to make improve- raised a red flag on this, and I ments to their Forward Road home, respect the work they do. I’m not complete with a second kitchen. sure we should make an excepMikulski assured council repeat- tion in this place because we’ve edly they have no desire to rent decided collectively that if there out the space and requested that is a kitchen, it’s a suite.” they be permitted to have their City manager Ruth Malli explained building plan approved with a reg- that the issue is really the utility istered covenant on title indicating bylaws. they will not be renting.

“We’d have to change the way we “They would like to put a signifi- charge for those utilities,” she said. cant improvement to their home, a “I think that’s part of the concern — 1,300-square-foot apartment below,” it opens up a larger issue.” said Mayor Rob Coun. Duck Paterson Hutchins. “The con- Quoted in the Chronicle felt there was an opporcern is it is a second tunity for the couple home. They do not “The challenge is to make the improvewant to rent. Nanaimo ments without adding a there’s a has allowed this two kitchen. definition for times through covCoun. Gord Horth wonenant. identifying a dered what Nanaimo “Staff has said no to living unit, and has experienced the two this request, that it’s times the city did allow too large for a second- that’s a kitchen a situation like this. ary suite, and it could and a stove.” “I think it speaks to be classified as a the larger question of Rob Hutchins, duplex. I’m willing to how we’re dealing with consider a covenant secondary suites in our Mayor following Nanaimo’s community,” he said. “I lead, but I don’t think think we need to look at we should do this without some making this a higher priority so we sort of performance bond because have a comprehensive approach.

I don’t think the general taxpayer I tend to lean with Coun. Duck should be on the hook for enforce- Paterson and say build what you ment.” can. If Emily wants to proceed The Mikulskis took their appli- now, do it within the context of cation through the town’s building the bylaws.” inspection and planning departMikulski told council their origiments, and both said no, explained nal plan was to put in a wet bar, Hutchins. but then she thought of adding a “The challenge is there’s a defini- kitchen so she could do canning. tion for identifying a living unit, “This is for my husband and I,” she and that’s a kitchen and a stove,” said. “We thought it would be nice, he said. “A second accommodation and we feel it’s in our democratic means someone has the ability to right in this community. You’re live there. Others with secondary setting a precedent the other way, accommodations have to pay extra penalizing people who don’t rent. I for extra services.” can see your point of view if you’re Coun. Jillian Dashwood said her renting, I really do. If you’re not problem was the Mikulskis are renting, I think everyone’s part and proposing a second kitchen, and parcel of this community; there are the town’s current secondary suite variances made all the time.” bylaw makes that difficult.

In the end, council decided to “Prior to the bylaw, there was refer the Mikulskis’ request to staff no problem putting in a ‘summer for review, with specific reference kitchen,’” she said. “I had the right to the City of Nanaimo’s process in to finish my house off with no dealing with similar requests. kitchen. I could put a counter and “The message is go ahead and a microwave in my family room. I build as much as you can, but think it’s sad someone is being pun- don’t put the stove in,” Hutchins ished for wanting to finish off their told Mikulski.

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

Della Daniels receives Gift of Life medal from BC Transplant From Page 1 died. The global risk of death in my kids. It was really hard to leave them.” body size and height,” she said. living donors is one in 250.

One week after the live liver The two spent a total of seven For the next year, Della went through thorough testing to donation, Donna’s new liver months combined in the hospiensure the success of the trans- was unable to sustain her and tal — two for Della and five for Donna. plant. When Donna’s MELD failed.

“The major vein to her liver “The thing I didn’t like was that score went up in July 2011, the ruptured while she was sleeping, we were on different floors, so I live liver donation went ahead.

“It was really scary, but the and it bled out,” Della explained. never did get to see her,” Donna surgeon told me my liver was “It took 30 hours of surgery to said.

The mother-daughter duo, who really damaged, that they had repair the valve.”

But by chance, a liver arrived live together in Ladysmith, say to take it out in pieces. That’s why it took so long for them to from a deceased donor that they’re no different than any do the surgery,” Donna said. “I same day at Vancouver General other but that the experience did a lot of crying and worrying Hospital, and a second trans- has brought them closer. Even about my kids and grandkids. plant was undertaken immedi- now, they continue to undergo ately. medical appointments together I’ve got eight grandkids.”

According to BC Transplant, “I think it was luck that it hap- every three months to monitor during a live donor liver trans- pened to show up that day; other post-surgery process.

“We understand what each plant, a portion of liver is surgi- than that, they wouldn’t have cally removed from a live donor been able to do anything for her,” other went through,” Della said.

“After our surgery, it took us a and transplanted into a recipient Della said.

Meanwhile, on a different floor, long time just to get up to take immediately after the recipient’s liver has been entirely removed. Della’s condition took an unusu- a couple of steps.”

It has also brought awareLive donor liver transplantation al turn.

Donors are normally in and out ness of the need for transplant is possible because the liver, unlike any other organ in the of the hospital within seven to donors, and the ordeal has body, has the ability to regen- 10 days, but a lung collapse and prompted the entire family to erate, or grow. Regeneration kidney failure kept her in the register, Della said.

For more information about occurs within a period of four hospital for much longer.

“The pain was excruciating,” BC Transplant and organ donato eight weeks after surgery.

Of the 39 living donation she said. “I think the hardest tion, visit www.transplant. donors since 2001, none have thing was not being able to see bc.ca.

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The alcohol — along with trailer wheel covers — was recovered close by. A forensic identification examination is being conducted, and charges are being recommended. } The Ladysmith RCMP received a report of the theft of a goldcoloured 1989 Acura Legend taken from a residence on Gatacre Street. The vehicle was

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RCMP received a report } A member of the of an unknown person L a d y s m i t h R C M P attempting to break responded to a com- into a car on Gatacre plaint of a hit and run. Street. The car door A brown Cavalier was handle was pried off driving on High Street, during the attempt, but passing the alley behind no entry was gained. A the post office when barbecue propane tank a blue car, possibly a was taken.

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Chemainus students show off their Creations Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE

Students at Chemainus Secondary School are primed to share their masterpieces with the community.

Until Thurs., June 7, their annual free art show — dubbed Creations — will take place at the school’s library from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

“We’ve got a lot students doing a wide variety of different styles and techniques,” said Hamish Knadle, a Grade 12 student who draws manga art.

Grade 10 freehand artist Jessica Babcock says art is good therapy.

“I enjoy it. The thing I like about art is it makes me concentrate,” she said.

One of her show pieces is an inked watercolour bird.

“It’s detailed but subtle — you can’t tell it’s a bird,” she said.

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

the art of students in all grades at the school.

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

“It’s full of surprises, and by exposing yourself to the art, you’ll have a better understanding of what makes the kids tick and what teenagers are interested in,” said Miller. “There’s going to be glasswork, there’s going to be fabric art, there’s going to be watercolours, acrylic paint, ceramics and recycled vinyl record art.”

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

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

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Change to employment services has its challenges Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE

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

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

In April, the B.C. government unrolled a new employment program, explained Tieleman.

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

Global Vocational Services launched the new program April 2 and opened its employment service centre at 11-740 First Ave. “When the government rolled this new model out, it incorporated different things — it incorporated all the provincial

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

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

Coun. Steve Arnett, who is chief executive officer of the Nanaimo Youth Services Association, wanted to make sure people know the effect of the changes on employment services.

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

In addition to amalgamating services, the provincial government launched a new Integrated Case Management System, a huge database with information from multiple ministries, explained Tieleman.

“It has an insane amount of

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

Arnett pointed out that this new database also comes with a number of privacy concerns.

“Now, once you are in that system, you are in there forever,” he said. “If you are unemployed, and your name goes into my system, if you had any relatives that have had contact with child welfare, or someone’s been on assistance 20 years ago, that stuff all pops up.”

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

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

“The government has vowed from the start that this would not be an issue, and they’re looking to correct all these privacy breaches,” he said.

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SPRINKLING RESTRICTIONS STAGE 1 EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2012 All residents of the Town are advised that lawn and garden sprinkling restrictions are in effect until further notice as follows: SPRINKLING MAY BE CARRIED OUT FOR A MAXIMUM OF 2 HOURS PER SPRINKLING DAY ONLY between the hours of 6:00 and 9:00 a.m.

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

That enthusiasm was evident Thursday night, as well over 250 community members and students gathered to get their first glimpse inside the new facility.

“I’m looking forward to coming here,” said Deanna Seymour, a Grade 9 student. “I’m excited that it’s new and much bigger than the other school.”

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

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

“I think it’s awesome ... I think by having a new school, it will give us more of a chance to have extracurricular activities, which is nice,” she said.

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

“I think it will be easier to have more things like school spirit days, drama days, crazy hair day, 80s day, that type of thing,” she said.

Science teacher Darrell Schaan says he is absolutely thrilled about the new lab, which includes a fume hood, Bunsen burners, protective lab coats and safety gear such as a shower station and eyewear.

“With the funding they’ve put into this place ... we’ve been able to provide it with everything a top-notch

science lab should have,” he said. “The kids can now do science in a more handson, real-life, meaningful, situation-based learning style. They’re going to be more enthusiastic, and their motivation level is just going to skyrocket.”

Woodshop instructor and vice-principal Cameron Park showcased the school’s new workshop, which includes state-of-theart equipment with SawStop technology — a blade that contains electrical sensors which detect saline content in flesh and stop the blade within a quarter of a rotation.

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

“For the first time in the eight years I’ve been teaching [here], the kids finally have the kind of school they really deserve.”

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

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

Principal Len Merriman, who has been involved for the last five, said Thursday night’s open house was a real dream for many.

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

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

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Town takes steps to borrow for CHURCH DIRECTORY Waste Water Plant upgrade Attend Welcome to

tions with respect to releasing effluent into the environment, according to the staff Ten million dollars.

That’s how much the report received by Town of Ladysmith is council.

“This phase of the taking steps to borrow to ensure adequate project will singularly funding is available be the most labourto construct the third intensive and highestphase of the town’s dollar-value project the Waste Water Treatment town has undertaken to date,” stated staff.

Plant.

The upgrade to the This phase of the upgrade will ensure Waste Water Treatment that Ladysmith con- Plant is estimated to tinues to meet all the cost between $16.2 milprovincial, federal and lion and $16.9 million. international regula- To pay for the project, Staff Writer

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

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

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

Council took the first

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

After the first three readings, the bylaw is sent to the provincial government to receive Inspector’s Approval.

Once the inspector reviews the bylaw, it is returned to the town to obtain electoral approval. If borrowing is not commenced, this project cannot go ahead, noted the staff report.

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YOUR WORDS “We don’t take anything for granted; we’re grateful to be alive.”

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here are plenty of things we adults do to recapture our youth — some jump out of airplanes, while others hit the road in a new ride. I’ve even heard rumours that the fountain of youth can be found in a plastic surgeon’s office, but you won’t find me throwing pennies in that fountain.

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

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

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

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

— Niomi Pearson

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by Tom Fletcher

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he old saying goes that if you like sausages and laws, you shouldn’t watch either one being made.

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

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

The NDP opposition screamed bloody murder about this travesty, especially as the clock ran down last week and bills were assigned a token 30 or 45 minutes to meet the B.C. Liberal government’s arbi-

trary deadline. Alas, what little time was allowed for the opposition to question legislation was largely frittered away with the usual partisan sniping that substitutes for alternative ideas.

The good news is that this mad rush wasn’t a calculated scheme to ram through unpopular, unfair measures.

Quite the contrary. The B.C. Liberal government’s back is to the wall, trying to do what the public and circumstances demand and save its own skin.

Here’s a partial list of the marching orders: Get rid of the harmonized sales tax and bring back a computerized version of the old, inefficient provincial sales tax.

Unclog the court system, which has become so constipated that a Stanley Cup riot fool can’t even plead guilty in a reasonable time.

And find a way to make our growing population of urban anarchists and assorted other deadbeats pay to ride transit.

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

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

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

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

A similar administrative

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

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

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

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

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

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers.

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Cowichan school trustees are not ‘committing suicide’

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Editor: Re: Cowichan School District’s restoration budget On May 28, Education Minister George Abbott addressed more than 100 delegates at the B.C. Confederation of Parent Advisory Council’s annual general meeting.

Among other matters focused on during this presentation, he described the Cowichan School Board as “threatening to commit suicide.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One of the barges was in a sinking condition, and this forced a decision to do something with it.

Well, it now sits on Slack Point in Ladysmith Harbour, and the grapevine informs me that Ladysmith is now the proud owner of a barge that won’t float. The original plan was to take it across the Harbour, cut it up and sell the steel for scrap. However, apparently the only scrap will be the original plan.

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

Don Harrison Ladysmith

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Keep in mind that this area has been lying fallow for more than 12 years, collecting debris dumped there by our works yard. You won’t be surprised to learn he was turned down. GO FIGURE. Item No. 2: We the citizens of Ladysmith are continuously reminded that if we want our town’s businesses to prosper, we should spend our money in Ladysmith.

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

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

If you followed that debacle,

District 79 [Cowichan Valley].

I have seen the underfunding of school districts firsthand. In maintenance alone, we don’t have the resources to maintain our buildings properly, and it shows. We have 24 active schools with minimal trades. For example, we only have two painters to service all these sites, and the list goes on.

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

We stand to loose 18 teachers this year, and something has to break.

We have wonderful trustees that campaigned on the platform that they would fight for more funding and called it the restoration budget. They are asking for extra money from the government over the government-imposed budget to try to restore some of the damage done over the years. The reward is a threat by the Liberal government to remove our locallyelected trustees if they don’t put in a budget with $2.5 million cuts by June 30. Is democracy dead? Are we in China?

I support our Duncan SD79 trustees and OUR restoration budget.

Paul Budding Duncan

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Muralists set to open ArtBeat Fri., June 22 Two of Chemainus’s most accomplished artists and muralists will be the featured artists to inaugurate ArtBeat on June 22.

The organizers of ArtBeat, the new Friday evening arts and entertainment experience in Chemainus, announced this week that Cim MacDonald and Connie Greig-Manning, will be on hand June 22 to greet people, display their paintings and demonstrate their techniques.

“When speaking about the arts in Chemainus, we would be remiss not to honour our worldfamous murals,” said Peggy Grigor, artist coordinator for ArtBeat. “So we are thrilled that two of Chemainus’s resident mural artists will be on hand to help us launch our newest art event.”

ArtBeat is a collaboration of Chemainus businesses and the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society to create a recurring art walk and street party in Chemainus.

The event runs every Friday evening from 5-9 p.m. from June 22 to Aug. 31 and features highcalibre artists, creative demonstrations and a sparkling lineup of entertainment. Shops and eateries will stay open late to join the festivities.

Grieg-Manning is a painter, illustrator and web designer. She works in oil, textiles, mixed media and more.

In 1992, Grieg-Manning painted mural 31, The Lumber Barons, which was designated the town’s official 10th anniversary mural.

Grieg-Manning did restoration work on the mural in 2006 and 2011.

MacDonald is an award-winning painter and photographer. MacDonald is the curator of the Chemainus Murals and also painted three of them — 32, The Telephone Company; 38, Passing the Torch and No. 2 in the Emily Carr Series, First Nation Villages.

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Open mic lets students shine Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE

Students at Ladysmith Secondary School have been performing in open mic nights at the school every five to six weeks since February, and next week, they’ll finish the year on a high note.

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

Griffin Russell, a drug and alcohol counsellor at the school, says it’s an incredible experience to see students have the courage to get up on stage and perform and to see people in the audience yelling and clapping in encouragement. “That’s the most significant impact it’s had on me — you get to see the goodness,� he said.

The open mic is held quarterly throughout the school year. “It’s really a collection of different youth from the school who want to take that opportunity to perform and to showcase some kind of musical ambition they’re having,� said Russell.

There are about 10 to 12 performers each time, and performers have included bands, guitarists, singers, poets and spoken word artists. “Sometimes, depending on the

size of the audience, someone started in February, and this will out of the audience will come be the fourth one this year. up and perform,� noted Russell. “We’re trying to end it on a high “I like to see that happening note and build momentum going because I think that will encour- into next year,� said Russell. “It’s age more people to do that, and worth coming out, and we do that’s more in line with tradition- have a lot of talented youth in al open mics where you don’t our community. They benefit have a set list of who’s going to in having people come out and perform and people can be more show interest in what they do. spontaneous and come out of What I appreciate about it is the the audience and perform.� degree of respect and courtesy About 100 to 150 people come shown between performers and audience — that’s incredibly Quoted in the Chronicle inspiring and encouraging.�

Russell says there have been “It’s worth a lot of younger performers this year who are in Grade 8 coming out, and and 9, and it has been inspiring we do have a to watch them grow — it also lot of talented bodes well for next year. “That’s the thing I guess I’m youth in our most excited for next year — we community.� watch people grow and develop, not only in their musical ambiGriffin Russell, tion, but also in their ability to drug and alcohol counsellor work with their instrument and in their performance,� he said. out to watch each open mic. “They never play the same song “It’s a nice collection of parents twice. They’re going away from of current students and perform- that and building on that, and ers, but also grandparents and they’re trying to build their skills neighbours and also parents of with their instruments and their past students who really like the performances. You definitely energy of it, and of course the see a lot of growth and improveperformers’ friends with signs,� ment.� said Russell.

The LSS open mic night will be In the past, LSS’s open mic held Tues., June 12 at 7 p.m. at nights have been driven by a the school. Doors open at 6:30 group of youth at the school, but p.m. Admission is by donation, this year’s open mics had a bit of and there will be snacks and a late start. The open mic nights refreshments.

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Ladysmith Secondary School 2012 Grads

Shelby Parton

Spencer Armitage

Dianna Patterson

Tyler Armstrong

Richard Peerens

Dylan Baines

Brandon Phillips

Alana Banks

Sophie Poole

Molly Barrieau

Mitchell Pozar

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Trevor Read

Cameron Bedard

Haley Regulant

Larissa Beeston

Jack Roeke

Michael Beggs

Jonathan Rumpel

Dayna Bell

James Ryan

Alex Bereza Shane Bergman

Celestine Sampson

Patrick Beston

Brittany Sanddar

CiarĂĄn Boyle

Eric Saunders

Ryan Bozocea

Kaitlyn Schoenberger

Cortney Brewster

David Schoenewolf

Brianne Broadhurst

Karissa Scott

Laura Brodrick

Corey Shillingford

Amber Brown

Ali Stewart

Colby Brownlow

Tyson Strandt

Colin Bryan

Ken Stroman

Holly Burgess

Alyssa Talbot

Larissa Burnett

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Kela Bush Ian Calder Brian Chellew Adrienne Chomeczko Amanda Clarke Taryn Constable Risa Convey Ryan Cooper Lukas Coupal Sha-lynne Cox Casey Darbyshire Tyler Davis

Cory Dewar

Devon Geary

Eder Hondermann

Travis Kuyten

Randi McLennan

Tyler Dickson

Adrian Genge

Adam Howard

Dawson McLeod

Christopher Doerksen

Dennis Gillard

Zack Hubert

Alexandra Lamberton

Mitchell Gisborne

Hilary Jahelka

Ashley Lambie

Viki Mendez

Nathan Eastman

Nicole Goguen

Jessica James

Deavon Lehan

Connor Milne

Ronal Finnegan

Claire Grant

Jamie Jasper

Morgan LeRoy

Nathan Fong

Jaden Gray

Tyler Johnny

Thomas Liaros

Rowena Montesclaros

Brandon Frederickson

Zachary Grsic

Wade Johnston

Hunter Lloyd

Jorden Moore

Travis Gust

Danielle Kennedy

Ashley Loftstrom

Josh Morgan

Breanne King

Tayler Luck

Jacob Mortimer

Casey Frenchy

Paul Haengphosakul

Stephen Klettke

Allister MacKay

Emily Muller

Jordynn Magee

Holly Munro

Zachary Mauriks

Amellia Nicholls

Michael McDonald

Chance Nobert

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Kailyn De Hoop

Robert Halkett

Caleb Gait

Kara DeClark

Hannah Harrison

Samantha Knippshild

Kara Galbraith

Dustin Hartl

Deanna Kozak

Sasha McNab

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Korry Galbraith

Teghan Desaulniers

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Rudi Kraak

Cole McGinn

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Ladysmith Secondary School graduates were in the spotlight this weekend as they walked the stage and celebrated in style on Friday and Saturday.

Clockwise, from top left: Virginia Mendez and Kristianna Barton wait for their cue to line up for the procession in the grad waiting room; Ashley Loftstrom and Kailyn De Hoop show off their gorgeous prom dresses; graduates make their way down the aisle in pairs as they are introduced to the crowd Friday night; the gents look absolutely dapper in their Sunday best for award and prom night on Saturday; and a couple of friends make a cherished memory and pose for a photo before the grad photo is taken Saturday afternoon.

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(By Reservation Only â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 110 maximum). The Ladysmith Resources Centre is hosting a tea to be held at the Seniors Centre 630 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2nd Ave. Call 250-245-3079 to reserve your space.

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RCMP COMMUNITY POLICING The RCMP Community Policing Station and COPS - If you are interested in getting involved in the community with various events and programs CITIZENS ON PATROL are looking for volunteers.

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

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

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

summer camp as other children do.

“It’s a fully-funded camp so the families don’t have to pay any money,” explained Kerrie Vockeroth, captain and co-founder of Ladysmith Madness. “The kids look forward to it.”

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

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

to make the event in Victoria.

The grand total raised by the participating 58 teams over the weekend was $464,402.

The team took first place in the “best decorated camp” contest for the third year in a row, for its Gilligan’s Islandthemed campsite.

“We made a full island and four huts and water and sand and had props,” Vockeroth said.

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

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

Madness. The Ladysmith Kinsmen Club also donates proceeds from beer garden sales at the tournament.

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

There are currently about 18 members on the Ladysmith Madness team, but there is always room for more.

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

To sign up or inquire about the slo-pitch tournament or the Ladysmith Madness, e-mail Kerrie Vockeroth at kervoc@yahoo.ca

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HYPERTENSIVE RETINOPATHY Dr. Anita Voisin Most people who work hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle tend to focus on their bellies, their legs, or their arms. Little do people realize how interconnected their bodies are, right down to the nervous and circulatory systems. Bad living habits do not only affect the heart, lungs, and liver – in truth, eyes suffer greatly if they do not receive proper nutrients and care. One such example of this is hypertensive retinopathy.

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

Retinal changes can also accompany high blood pressure. The retina is the lightsensitive layer of tissue that lines the back of the eyeball; its main purpose is to send visual impulses through the optic nerve to the brain. The retina has a rich vascular supply, and when a person has high blood pressure, damage can occur.

Generally, the higher the pressure and the longer the patient has the elevated levels, the worse the situation becomes. Signs of hypertensive retinopathy may include narrowing of the vessels in the retina (arteriosclerosis), retinal hemorrhages, and swelling of the retinal tissue (ischemia). Patients can even develop swelling of the optic nerve in a condition called malignant hypertension, a severe form of high blood pressure. Damage to the retina can cause anything from minor visual problems to complete loss of sight. However, most patients with hypertension are nearly always visually asymptomatic. In a lot of cases, patients find out about their condition only after their eye doctor conducts a thorough eye exam.

The only treatment for hypertensive retinopathy is to control the high blood pressure. This can be attained by: • getting regular exercise • maintaining a proper body weight • eating a healthy diet • seeing your doctor regularly for a yearly check-up • medication (anti-hypertensive drugs) Many people do not have adequate blood pressure control, and they do not realize the dangers it poses to their entire body including their eyes. Lowering blood pressure can stop ongoing damage to the body, including the retina. For more information, talk to your optometrist.

Bantams round mid-season “No one has ever hit a Badovinac, who pitched the entire bantam home run out game. The final scores of there; he probably were 7-1 and 8-0 for hit it 390 feet, which The Cowichan is the distance of a Valley Mustangs AAA North Island.

“They really went for major-league place,” Bantams put another four games under their the win,” Rasmussen Rasmussen said.

“As it went out, this belt over the weekend said. “We played pretty in Port Alberni and well. We didn’t make a ball just carried and Chemainus as they heck of a lot of errors, carried. It was an round mid-season but we just did not hit awesome hit.” the ball, that was our Solid hitting kept play.

Cowichan in both A l l g a m e s w e r e problem.”

The highlight of the g a m e s a g a i n s t lost, but the experience was invaluable, weekend took place Cloverdale, but the says coach Darren Sunday afternoon dur- f i n a l s c o r e s w e r e ing a doubleheader 11-6 and 18-11 for the Rasmussen.

I t a l l g o t s t a r t - against the Cloverdale Spurs.

“They were both prete d i n t h e A l b e r n i Red Spurs. It was the seventh inning when ty exciting games,” Valley against North Island on Saturday. Cowichan’s Rowan Rasmussen.

C o w i c h a n ’s n e x t Cowichan faced the S i i d e r k n o c k e d a excellent pitching of home run out of the match will take place this Saturday in North Island’s Nolan park.

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With 16 games left in the regular season, it will be touch and go whether the bantams will make playoffs this year. “ We w o u l d r e a l l y have to get going and start winning some games,” Rasmussen said. “This weekend, we were really hoping to win at least two out of four.”

What is certain, however, is that the intense training they have undergone at local ball fields has been paying off.

“You can tell by the scores that we’re starting to get into the games more,” said Rasmussen. “The kids are getting better all the time.”

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FAHLBORG, Joy Rosanna Oct. 20, 1926 - May 24, 2012

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

As a young woman Joy enjoyed many years of camping, hunting and fishing with her husband Desmond Morris and their children. Joy and Des moved to Port Alberni in 1964 where they bought a commercial fishing boat and spent many years fishing the West Coast. After our dad died, mom married Nils Falhborg and they had great times traveling to Sweden, Belgium and Hawaii.

Mom was a very social person and at the Lodge on 4th in Ladysmith greeted guests and new residents always making them feel welcome. She was the Master of Ceremonies for almost all the events and spent a great deal of time and enjoyment working with Jan in Activities.

Joy was a greeter and an active member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Chemainus and her final wishes were to have a celebration of her life at her church amongst her family, her Church family and many friends.

Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 7 at 1:00 p.m. Calvary Baptist Church, 3318 River Road, Chemainus, BC. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calvary Baptist Children's Ministry. P.O. Box 151 Chemainus, BC, V0R 1K0

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

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

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

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

Survived and so deeply missed, by his loving family: Janis; Jennifer; Jeanine; Eric and Muriel.

Also, sister Marguerite; sisters-in-law Joan, Shirley, Maureen; numerous nieces, nephews. Private family gathering was held.

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Pioneer and One-Of-A-Kind. Don moved on peacefully to the next adventure with his family by his side. His spirit and fortitude is a great lesson to us all and will be sorely missed. Don’s legacy is carried on by his wife of 50 years Irene, children John (Kim), Joanne (John), grandchildren Jordan, Christen, Zane and Summer. Predeceased by his parents, sisters and brother. He was the favourite Uncle to many. Rarely did Don fail to make an impression and testament to that is his long list of friends, and associates.

Born and raised in Winnipeg, Don learned early to live life to it’s fullest. He joined the Navy in 1954 as a stoker first and then as a hard hat diver, a most dangerous and difficult endeavour. On discharge, Don continued his independent ways and began to build a life for himself and new family.

There was the cabin he built on West Hawk Lake, Snap-On Tools sales and eventually a move to Victoria in 1967. He established a life and reputation in Colwood as a member of the Victoria Real Estate Board. In many pursuits, Don would lead the pack.

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

Retirement brought Don to Ladysmith B.C. where he joined the Ladysmith Maritime Society, participating in the restoration and maintenance of the club’s historic vessels.

He continued his ways, becoming a part of the social fabric of town, making new friends and leaving his mark. This was also a time to enjoy the fruits of his labours, reflect on life and tease the grandkids.

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

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

At Don’s request, there will be a Celebration of Life. Tuesday June 12, 1:30 pm at the Eagles Hall, Ladysmith B.C. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Canadian Kidney Foundation. Condolences may be sent to the family at telfordn@shaw.ca Telford’s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553

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SUITES, LOWER

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

SUITES, UPPER LADYSMITH: 2/3 bdrm main floor suite. Available Now. N/S. $675+. 250-924-3349.

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

250-924-3826, 250-710-0708.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

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All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

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1-800-910-6402 WANT A vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in June, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past.

All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.

CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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

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.

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real estate Ladysmith 250-245-2252

CYNDI BEAULIEU www.myrealestateagent.bc.ca

402 Ashwell Asking $398,900

REAL ESTATE REPRESENTATIVES

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

2100 sq. ft. custom rancher located in popular south end.

Generous sized rooms, plenty of space for RV and entertaining.

Doug Bodaly

or Email dougbodaly@shaw.ca Luxurious Oceanfront Living - $649,900

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

Lot 2 Jennings Plc Reduced $249,900 9 1/2 acre rural property with ocean view. 2 established building sites, zoning permits 2 homes 11116 Chemainus Rd. $499,900 This could be your vista from this immaculate Saltair rancher. Over 2000 sq ft on 4/10 of acre, 3 bdrms, 3 baths. Double garage with workshop space. Floor plan available on request includes bed & breakfast or companion suite. Energy efficient wood stove and feature fireplace.

This home is very well maintained and fully furnished.

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

Ocean View Mansion on 6 acres $562,900 Beautiful setting, centrally located just north of Ladysmith 13120 Code Rd. Reduced $269,900

All the advantages of country living without the headaches. One owner home with fabulous valley and mountain view

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Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath Character in downtown core.

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

Guests welcome. $2.00 drop in fee. Info. 250-2452116.

LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - “Night Photography Insights” featuring the techniques and stunning results by noted Nanaimo photographer Brad Powell.

Tues, June 26, 7 pm, Hardwick Hall, High St at 3rd Ave in Ladysmith.

Everyone welcome. Nonmembers $5 drop-in fee.

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

OPEN HOUSE Sat, June 9 - 12 noon-4 pm 30-658 Alderwood Dr., Ladysmith

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www.ladysmithchronicle.com www.chemainuschronicle.com BINGO - LADYSMITH patients needing help to Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Every Wed - 6:45 pm, and from cancer-related Happening Doors 5 pm, St. Mary's appointments. Volunteers Church Hall.

Info call 250needed for all aspects Continued from page 22 245-3079. Sponsored by of the society's work.

Ladysmith Resources Weekdays call 250-245Centre Association 0671, 10 am - 1 pm.

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CALL FOR ARTISTS - the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society is calling for musicians & artists in all media to participate in ArtBeat, the Friday evening arts & entertainment event in Chemainus. For more information, call Kathy Wachs 250-416-0382 or visit www.cvcas.com SINGLE LADIES: INTERESTED IN MAKING NEW FRIENDS? We are a small group of ladies, mostly over the age of 60 who meet once a week for coffee and good conversation. We sometimes go on outings as well. If you think you might be interested, please call Sheila at 250245-2985.

LADYSMITH HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY GIFT SHOPS are in need of volunteer clerks for our 2 shops at the Healthcare Centre and the Lodge on 4th. We are also looking for knitters to contribute to our shops.

For more information please call Cathy @ 250245-2240.

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? Kiwi Cove Community Garden is looking for volunteers to grow organic produce for the Ladysmith Food Bank.

Please contact Bill Tilland 250-924-5269.

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

On Going SING FOR PURE JOY! - meets on Saturdays, 7-8:30 pm in the 2nd floor lounge of The Lodge on 4th singforpurejoy@gmail.com or (250) 285-3764 STROKE RECOVERY GROUP: Survivors and caregivers meet every Thurs at 11 am in the basement Activity Room of Bethel Tabernacle, 1149 Fourth Ave. Programs include exercises & tips for managing activities.

Call Connie Parman 250924-7772.

CANCER SOCIETY The Ladysmith Branch needs volunteer drivers to provide transportation for Ladysmith cancer

HARVEST HOUSE FOOD BANK - Chemainus. Friday, Info call 250-246-3455.

BINGO - Chemainus Senior

Drop-in Centre. Mondays, 6:40 pm. Info: Murray 250246-9968.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Volunteers needed.

250-245-1118.

MEALS ON WHEELS Ladysmith meals delivered Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Volunteer drivers needed. Call Pearl: 250245-3844.

Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle Tuesday, June 5, 2012 23 LADYSMITH LEGION Monday of each month. St. & Strathcona Ave. 7 pm.

Mondays, crib, 7 p.m.

Andrews Presbyterian. 7 250-245-5888 or 250-245Meat draws: Saturdays 2 pm. Karen: 250-756-9508.

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5:15 pm, Fridays 4-6 pm, Sundays 3-5 pm, Darts: BINGO LADYSMITH FAMILY AND Wednesdays, 7 pm, Line Every Fri, 6:45 p.m., FRIENDS dancing: Thursdays 9-11 Chemainus Legion branch Parent/caregiver & children am, Fridays: pool, 8 pm, #191. Doors open 5 p.m. age 0-6 drop-in, Sept to 250-245-2273.

June: Mon - Fri 9:30 am.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - noon at Aggie Hall. July CANADIAN FEDERATION Organizers meet 3rd to August: Tues to Thurs: of UNIVERSITY WOMEN Thursday of each month 9:30 am - noon. Info: 250Nanaimo branch. Meets 4th at the FOL building at 4th 210-0870.

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Ladysmith and Cedar Stores

Summer is Coming!

The Garden Shops are OPEN It’s not too late to get your garden going!

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Prices in effect Monday, June 4 to Sunday, June 10, 2012

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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

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

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