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Mairs Memorial Eden Haythornthwaite places flowers at the grave of Joseph Mairs, a coal miner and trade unionist who died 100 years ago, just shy of his 22nd birthday. The Joseph Mairs Memorial Committee hosted the 12th annual Joseph Mairs Memorial Sunday, Jan. 19 in Ladysmith, and this year’s event included a panel discussion with young people about “The Next 100 Years.” LINDSAY CHUNG

SD68 sets meeting for Feb. 6 in Ladysmith The school board will hold a special meeting to deal solely with the future of schools in the Ladysmith zone Ross Armour THE CHRONICLE

The Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools Board of Education (School District 68) has announced it will hold a special meeting in Ladysmith in early February solely relating to the future of Ladysmith schools. The meeting will take place Thursday, Feb. 6 at Ladysmith Secondary School at 6 p.m. “The board has particularly scheduled that meeting in February for Ladysmith so that people in Ladysmith will be able to attend,” said SD68 director of communications Donna Reimer. Although a regular school

board meeting is scheduled for With Cedar Community Sec- put on for the students there we respond to them and we later this month on Wednesday, ondary set to close this June, to now attend Chase River El- have just completed that proJan. 29, Ladysmith school re- more than half of the soon-to- ementary. cess …” said Reimer. “I believe configuration will not be on the be disarrayed students there The report perceives that four they have an opportunity to reagenda. have chosen to attend LSS new bus routes would need to spond to what we have filed.” “Our January meeting will be rather than John Barsby Com- be created for busing to John Steve Rae, spokesman for held in Nanaimo [at the school munity School in Nanaimo. Barsby and LSS and would cost Save Cedar Schools, said the board headquarters],” said ReThe school board originally over $850,000 initially. closure process didn’t include imer. “It’s a regular meeting so stated that buses from Cedar In other Cedar-related proper consultation. we will have other business would not be put on but then school news, Cedar Second- “The whole thing is a rush,” on the agenda that night. The requested a report following ary School’s fate could be de- he said. “All we’ve ever asked, Ladysmith schools topic will the popularity of a move to cided in the courtroom, not the all the Snuneymuxw has ever be spoken to at the February Ladysmith. boardroom. asked, is to take a step back, meeting.” That report came at the Jan. The high school’s impend- sit down, go through all the Despite the Ladysmith schools 8 regular meeting from trustee ing closure will go before the different options, see what the debate set to be all-quiet at the TerryLynn Saunders, who is set courts, as SD68 submitted its costing is on each of them and January meeting, one thing that to put forward a motion regard- response on Wednesday, Jan. involve the community.” will be discussed that night is ing busing Jan. 29. 15 after the Snuneymuxw First A hearing is expected in early the prospect of busing from Saunders outlined that when Nation filed for a judicial re- March. Cedar to Ladysmith Secondary South Wellington Elementary view. — with files from Karl School (LSS). closed last year, buses were “They file theirs first and then Yu and Greg Sakaki

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It’s Family Literacy Day on Monday, Jan. 27, and the Ladysmith Library is celebrating with a morning of stories and crafts. From 10:30 a.m. to noon, there will be story time and crafts at the Vancouver Island Regional Library Ladysmith Branch at 3-740 First Ave. It’s a free event, and it’s open to all ages. This year, the B.C. theme for Family Literacy Day is “15 Minutes of Fun.” “What we’re promoting this year is activities families can do in 15 minutes to support learning and literacy,” said library manager Stephen Warren, who will be handing out activity booklets. For more information, call 250-245-2322.

Beware of scam calls

Yellow Point resident Judy Eaton wants to warn local residents to be cautious after receiving a suspicious phone call from someone wanting to access her computer. Eaton received a phone call last week from an East Indian man claiming he was calling from Microsoft about malware and virus protection. Eaton has heard about Microsoft phone scams, and she was leery. “They want you to turn on your computer and get you to answer a bunch of questions,” she said. Eaton did not answer any questions. She traced the call and got a phone number, and she reported the call to the RCMP. The Ladysmith RCMP says it would open a file if you fell for the scam; otherwise, the police send people to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website at www.antifraudcentrecentreantifraude.ca. Here, you can report calls like this and read about other scams to look out for.

Nanaimo Airport and Kenmore Air announce twice-daily direct flights between Seattle and Nanaimo Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE

There was popcorn, hot dogs, Wii baseball and a real party atmosphere at the Nanaimo Airport on Jan. 14 when the airport announced new Kenmore Air service between Nanaimo and Seattle in a sportsthemed celebration in the arrivals gate. Attracting a carrier to provide service to the Pacific Northwest has been a long-term goal of the Nanaimo Airport. “This new route allows our gateway to expand and better service the region,” said Mike Hooper, president and CEO of Nanaimo Airport. Kenmore Air has been serving Nanaimo for about 50 years with seaplane service, and Todd Banks, the president and general manager, is excited to extend that service. “We’re thrilled to be working in the Nanaimo community,” he said. “It’s been a great business we’ve had with Nanaimo over the years. We’re just real excited about the positive things happening in Nanaimo.” “I know it’s going to be a long-term relationship that will keep growing,” added Hooper. Beginning March 3, Kenmore Air will offer non-stop direct flights between Nanaimo and Seattle. Twice-daily

People check out one of the Kenmore Air Express planes that will fly in and out of the Nanaimo Airport, offering daily direct flights to Seattle, starting March 3. This new international service was announced Tuesday, Jan. 14. LINDSAY CHUNG service will be operated using all-weather Caravan and Chieftain wheeled aircraft. Flights will land at Boeing Field, which is just south of downtown Seattle, and Kenmore Air provides a free ground shuttle service to Sea-Tac Airport, which takes about 15 minutes. South-bound passengers will clear Customs and Immigration at Boeing Field, while north-bound passengers will clear customs once they arrive in Nanaimo. “You can leave Nanaimo in the morning and be home in time for dinner, so a day trip to Seattle is a

possibility now where it never used to be before,” said Craig O’Neill, Kenmore Air’s director of flight administration. “We’re also touting Seattle and beyond; we hope our service will be viewed by the Central Island citizens as the gateway to the whole U.S. air transportation system. We fly into Boeing Field, which is just south of downtown Seattle. It’s a great little airport, and we enjoy really good service there. We also know a lot of you want to go on to SeaTac and get onto the bigger airlines to sun destinations or busi-

ness meetings around it’s about $22 billion the country or wher- per year. Washington ever you want to go, so State’s the biggest exwe accommodate that port market for B.C. with a complimentary goods.” shuttle service.” DeFrank also noted Troy DeFrank with that Washington State the Canadian Consul- is the third most popuate in Seattle noted lar destination for Cathat B.C. and Washing- nadians travelling to ton State have a very the U.S., with 2.9 milstrong partnership — lion visits in 2012. economically, cultur- “This new year-round ally and politically. scheduled service will “They’re really good open up new possifriends,” he said. “We bilities for folks in our all know Canada is catchment area,” notkind of dependent on ed Russ Burke, chair of international trade, the Nanaimo Airport as the Northwest is Commission board. as well. We’re talking “We’ve long heard the $1.9 billion per day be- desire for access to the tween Canada and the U.S. air system, which U.S. Between Canada Kenmore is now going and Washington State, to provide.”

In his speech, Burke acknowledged the work of Nanaimo Airport staff and board members, and he thanked Nanaimo Regional District chair Joe Stanhope, Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan and MP James Lunney for their support over the years. “The financial support from the provincial and federal governments allowed us to greatly enhance our reliability, extend the runway and improve the terminal building,” he said. “As a result, traffic at the airport is up 20 per cent over last year, allowing us to seek new airlines and new routes to service our area.” Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce president Rob Waters was at the announcement, and he hailed it as all positive. “I think it’s exciting they’ve decided to come in and use this airport to open up avenues for our area,” he said. “It’s going to be a great add-on. I’m just delighted.” About two years ago, Waters wrote a letter supporting the concept of Kenmore Air servicing Nanaimo, as he has used the air service many times through his company, Oak Bay Marine Group and has many good things to say about Kenmore. Flights are available for booking now at www.kenmoreair.com.

Pompeo’s sentence will not be appealed Don Bodger

10, just five days after the sentencing. She said the decision had been reached not to appeal. Pompeo was sentenced to two The Crown will not be appealing Const. David Pompeo’s sentence in years probation and 240 hours his aggravated assault case against of community service work on a charge that normally brings much Bill Gillespie. Gillespie said he was contacted by harsher penalties, up to 14 years in Crown lawyer Carmen Rogers Dec. prison for the most serious offences. THE CHRONICLE

“It was not fully explained to me other than they didn’t have enough to appeal on,’’ shooting victim Gillespie indicated. “I wasn’t surprised by the decision but, like I’ve said before, I’m not a vengeful person and Pompeo will deal with karma; however, this leaves a bad precedent in future court cases.

“The RCMP have treated me so badly, and have been getting away with it, that I’m now disillusioned that there is any justice in the country I was born and raised in.’’ Gillespie was shot in Chemainus Sept 18, 2009, during a traffic stop. Gillespie still has a civil suit pending against Pompeo.

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Fiona Mathers, a Grade 11 student at Ladysmith Secondary School, will spend her second semester at a Portuguese school in Brazil. Lindsay Chung but she and her family weren’t organized enough so they waited a year. German was the first language Mathers learned through North Island Distance Education, which she found out about and registered for herself.

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Telehealth now in Ladysmith Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE

Later this week, the first Telehealth consultation will take place at the Ladysmith Community Health Care Centre, signalling the arrival of a new form of medical care delivery. Telehealth uses videoconferencing technology to connect patients to health care services, regardless of where they live. Using Telehealth, patients can see and talk to a health care provider over a secure and private network to make appropriate and timely health care decisions. The Telehealth room at the Ladysmith Community Health Centre opened Dec. 18, and it has already been used for education among health care providers, according to Telehealth co-ordinator Rhonda Brown with Island Health. The first official client consultation is booked for Friday, Jan. 24. Brown says they’ve been working on bringing Telehealth to Ladysmith for just under a year. “The promise was last year that we would have it in early this year,” she said. “We would have been able to do it sooner if funding was available from the community, or if we wait-

ed, we could put it in our budget. So we were able to put it in our budget.” Island Health provides Telehealth services in cardiology, oncology, thoracic health, mental health and substance abuse, eating disorders, Down syndrome, genetics consultations, pathology (the digital delivery of lab services), opthalmology, stroke treatment, home monitoring (self management and support to select patients living with heart failure), and geriatric psychiatry. Island Health is still securing clinical support for telecardiology at this time, but Brown says it will be available in Ladysmith in the next couple of months. “That’s the only little piece left, and that’s underway right now,” she said. Brown sees many benefits with Telehealth — the biggest being the way it brings patients and specialists closer. “It enables patients to connect with specialty care without having to travel from their home community,” she said. “It really saves on time and cost for the patient and their family members.” Telehealth reduces the time, cost and stress of travelling, and Brown says it means patients don’t have to cancel their appointments if the

weather is bad. “A lot of times, even just recently when we had major windstorms and they had to cancel ferries, we were able to do consultations with specialists in Vancouver so [patients’] care could continue,” she said. “Often, care is on a continuum. If one appointment is missed, that impacts like a domino on the rest. Telehealth allows that to continue, regardless of weather.” Brown feels it’s also beneficial for fostering collaboration within the medical community. Senior health is one of the programs available with Telehealth, so it can benefit the senior community as well, noted Brown. “It’s care in the community, which is what Island Health’s goal is — the care focus is client focus, keeping people close to the people who support them,” said Brown. “We’re supporting the Island Health vision that way. It’s a great team to work with. “There is so much more that is coming with Telehealth services within Island Health. Every step made is just going to bring that specialty care closer to home, which is a really good thing.” For more information about Telehealth, visit www.viha.ca/ telehealth.

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“I’ve recently met a lot of Brazilian friends, and I’ve been very inspired by them.” Fiona Mathers, Page 4

e expect the Strait of Georgia will be the top newsmaker of 2014, both locally and throughout the province. One could argue the health and welfare of our ocean should be the top news item every year, but there are actions and discussion expected this year that will bring particular attention to the waters off the eastern coast of Vancouver Island. The big picture is highlighted by Kinder Morgan’s application filed only a few weeks ago to triple the flow of oil through its Trans Mountain Pipeline from Edmonton to the B.C. coast. Estimates suggest this could mean a seven-fold increase in tanker traffic around our Island. The separate Enbridge Northern Gateway Project was given the thumbs up (albeit with 209 required conditions) by the federal joint review panel, also last month, for major expansion of Kitimat’s terminal to handle more oil. We find it difficult to believe we, as a human race, have not better developed energy alternatives to oil. However, we remain dependent on it, both for products in our everyday life and for many thousands of high-paying jobs. That is to say the notion of stopping oilsands production, pipelines and tanker traffic is not realistic until reliable, safer, affordable alternatives are widely available. Closer to home, development along the coast of Vancouver Island will surely have an impact on our waters. Yes, the waters off our coast will get a lot of attention this year, and rightly so. —Parksville Qualicum Beach News

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Results from last week’s question Would you take advantage of non-stop flights from Nanaimo to Seattle? Yes 71.4% No 28.6% The Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R-2R2. For information phone 1-888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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eil Young’s anti-oilsands concert tour was the perfect distillation of the American enviro-assault on its dependent northern neighbour that’s been going on for a decade or more. After touring Fort McMurray in his electric car with Daryl Hannah, 68-year-old Young covered all the big propaganda hits and added his own fantasy facts. It looks like a war zone up there! Hiroshima! If it keeps going, it will be like the Moon! There’s no reclamation! Tar sands oil is all going to China, and that’s why their air is so bad! All of those statements are false. Young dropped his own nuclear bomb, claiming cancer rates in Fort Chipewyan are 30 per cent higher than, well, somewhere else. Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation has cited a discredited study by former community doctor John O’Connor to press the same claim.

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The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta reviewed O’Connor’s claims in 2009. It concluded that “Dr. O’Connor made a number of inaccurate or untruthful claims” about cancer patients, and then refused to provide patient information after his claims made international news. Retired professor David Schindler toured with Young and continued to push the health scare, referring darkly to newer research showing increased mercury and PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon) contamination. When you peel back the propaganda and journalistic hype, these studies mainly reveal that such toxins are on the rise, but are found in much higher concentrations around large cities where fuel is consumed. The cancer claims were debunked by a Royal Society of Canada expert panel in 2010. This cancer scare is the most damaging and dishonest part of the selective attack on Alberta. The oil in-

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on a hill to nearby Bakersfield, to view the greasy expanses of closely packed pumpjacks reaching to the horizon, still expanding due to hydraulic fracturing. Young could have visited North Dakota, where the second shale oil train explosion luckily didn’t kill anyone. Chief Adam was frank in an interview on CTV about using the “Honour the Treaties” tour to strengthen his legal position. Young’s concert tour put $75,000 in his fund to pay lawyers. Oil isn’t the only thing being extracted here. By the end of the tour, Young and Adam conceded they weren’t trying to shut the Athabasca oilsands down, just start a dialogue. Thanks to uncritical media coverage, there will no doubt be discussions at dinner tables and in classrooms all over the world about the terrible Alberta tar sands and the cancer they don’t actually cause. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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dustry, politicians and most of the media seem unwilling to examine it critically. Climate scientist-turnedpolitician Andrew Weaver was at Young’s Toronto news conference. He says there were no questions for him, Adam or Young’s other validator, David Suzuki, who previously worked with Schindler on a slanted oilsands documentary. Weaver calculates that Young’s claim about greenhouse gas emissions is substantially correct, if you include emissions from the finished fuels. Weaver refused any comment on the cancer claims. Young included the obligatory sneering comparison between Stephen Harper and George W. Bush, which is another sign he’s lived in California too long. He seemed unaware that the NDP’s Thomas Mulcair and Liberal leader Justin Trudeau support continued oilsands development. As for moonscapes, Young could have driven his famous electric Lincoln from his Redwood City mansion

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Editor: On Nov. 1, 2012, I bought a little store on Fourth Avenue and called it Taylor’s Grocery. I would like to thank all the people I met and especially to my regular customers. Your frequent visits along with the conversation and smiles were highlights of my day. In the summer of 2013, I became sick and thought it was because of the hours and perhaps not paying attention to my diet. In the fall of 2013, I was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, and I closed the store at the end of December. The store did me and my family well. We made money and spent most of it improving the store. I knew this winter would be lean and was looking forward to spring and summer whereby I would continue to improve the store and maybe take a holiday. A person can never tell when their time will be up. My advice to you is pay attention to what your body is telling you. In the case of cancer, early detection is the key; in hindsight, I should have noticed, but I worked too much. Thank you Ladysmith for making my short experience in your town very enjoyable. Kim Vogel Taylor’s Grocery

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2014 Infiniti Q50 challenges the old order Infiniti has had a bit of an identity crisis over the past year with a wholesale change in the way it names its products. Gone is the JX crossover, it’s called the QX60 now and the G 37 sedan has been replaced with the Q50 sedan. Q signifies for cars and QX for crossovers or SUVs. The outgoing G37 was already a very worthy on-road performer but a bit too simplistic in the inside. Now, Infiniti has taken things up a notch with the Q50, adding a dynamic look, sumptuous interior and class leading technology. Looks It could be argued that the current BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class are a bit conservative, while this Q50 and the major competitor, Lexus IS, are much edgier. This is especially true with the front grille. The rest of the Q50 is nicely sculpted, with flowing lines and an almost elegant rear end. Sold as a base model, sport trim, all wheel drive (AWD), premium, and even a hybrid, there is a broad market for this sedan. Starting at $37,500 and ramping up to the AWD sport model at $49,950, there is a substantial discount with the Q50 when you compare it to a similarly equipped BMW. The base model comes with 17-inch wheels but most of the higher trim levels are equipped with 19-inch wheels. The car seen here is the AWD premium model starting at $43,400. Inside The Q50 centre console is very attractive with two screens placed for radio functions and the second for the

navigation ($1,400 option) opt for the AWD model, and backup camera. The which is a good choice way the lower screen is due to the higher level incorporated is first rate; of interior amenities. it looks like a high quality In addition, the Q50 is iPad that sits flush with the first car to have a the dash, while the higher steer-by-wire system screen is recessed for easier that is customizable and use in bright light. this system is optional Direct Adaptive The only problem with on the AWD models and Steering has its this system is the time it standard on the sport takes to boot-up when critics but for me, the versions of the Q50. you start the car over 30 Direct Adaptive Steering Q50 feels like it is seconds to access the radio has its critics but for an extension of the and other features. Most me, the Q50 feels like driver. people will buy the sport it is an extension of the model ($47,495) or the driver, moving through Zack Spencer premium trim ($43,400) to corners with ease and get heated leather seats, comfort with just the Bose stereo, backup camera with slightest movement of the steering around view cameras, and power tilt wheel. Handling is enhanced thanks to and telescopic steering to name a few a stiffer chassis and the rear suspenadditional features. The base model is sion has been adjusted. a price leader but expect to buy the The downside to equipping the Q50 premium model or above to get the with a V6 is the amount of fuel it car well equipped. In comparison, the burns in comparison to the turbo $53,800, 300hp BMW 335iS AWD is 4-cylinder offerings from the German much more expensive than many of the competition. Rated at 11.1L/100km in top Q50 trim levels. the city and 7.3L on the highway for the AWD equipped model. There is a Drive hybrid version available that drops the The latest trend is to include a turboconsumption down to 7.0L/100km in charged 4-cylinder engine as the base the city and 5.0L on the highway but power plant in most German compact it is a premium offering with a starting luxury sedans. This Q50 is bucking the price of $47,000. trend and sticking with the 3.7L V6

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Verdict The benchmark in the premium compact sedan market has been the BMW 3 Series but the gap is narrowing. This new Q50 looks great, has a wonderful interior, power to spare and solid

handling dynamics. On price, the BMW 328i AWD is the closest and starts at $46,200 but is equipped with a 241hp 4-cylinder. The direct competitor on power is the much more expensive 335is AWD. The Lexus IS350 AWD is another premium offering from Japan, and it starts at a very competitive $44,000. As much as the Japanese automakers like to challenge the German makers, they really end up competing with each other. Yes, this is a worthy car but the one thing you cannot factor into the buying decision is the badge appeal that storied brands like Mercedes, BMW and Audi provide.

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Four LadysmithChemainus businesses are up for awards at the 14th annual Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards, set for Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo. There was a nearrecord number of nominations this year, according to a press release. “There are some amazing businesses doing great things on Vancouver Island, and it’s exciting to see them come in as nominations for these awards,” said Robert MacDonald of Business Examiner Vancouver Island, which is co-ordinating the event. “This event has been celebrating the best of the best in business and success stories from Victoria to the north end of the Island.”

Island Savings Chemainus Branch was nominated for an award in Insurance/ Financial Services, while Rexall Drug Store is nominated in the Retail category. Ladysmith’s 49th Parallel Grocery is nominated for the Business of the Year (Over 50) award, while In The Beantime Café is nominated for an award in the Food Service category. “The Business Excellence Awards has been a ‘can’t miss’ date on the calendar of events on Vancouver Island since our very first one in 1999,” said MacDonald. “These events bring together some of the most successful and powerful business people on the island, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to network and get to know the owners and managers of these companies.” Hayes Stewart Little and Company Char-

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Cowichan LMG Pringle is back at it with a return to Div. 1 Island Soccer League action. Cowichan comes out of the break on a two-game losing streak, having surrendered five of its total six goals against all season in the process. But coach Glen Martin isn’t concerned with all his regulars back, other than goalkeeper Joel Wilson. Cowichan has recently signed Colin Knight and Ben Robson to fill some gaps. Robson is a good young player, Martin said, who’s 18 years old. The draw for the Jackson Cup has been revealed, and it looks good for LMG Pringle and even better for Div. 2 Cowichan United, although it might not have the horses now to make it through. LMG Pringle will open with a home game against Div. 2 Gorge and, with a win, will face Gordon Head Blazers Div. 2 on the road. All going well to that point, the quarterfinal game would be against the winner of Saanich Fusion Div. 2 and Gorge Div. 1. Div. 2 Cowichan United receives a firstround bye and then takes on the winner of Nanaimo Div. 2 and Lakehill United Div. 2. The first round of Cup play is Feb. 15 and 16. LMG’s Jesse Winter, Tyler Hughes, Brad Thorne and Steve Scott all played for the VISL in the recent all-star game loss on penalty shots to the Fraser Valley.

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The Ladysmith Secondary School 49ers hosted the Grade 8 girls’ and boys’ Dr. Dunk basketball tournament Jan. 17 and 18. The boys lost all three of their games, while the girls finished the tournament with two wins and one loss. ROSS ARMOUR

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Basketball fever hit town this past weekend as the 49ers hosted the Dr. Dunk tournament at Ladysmith Secondary School (LSS). The round-robin event, featuring Grade 8 students, saw two home teams competing — one in the boys’ half of the draw and one in the girls’ half. Ladysmith’s girls won two out of their three games, defeating Phoenix Middle School from Campbell River and South Wellington Elementary of Nanaimo, losing out only to Dover Bay Secondary also from Nanaimo. “The girls did well,” said LSS athletics co-ordinator Laura

Mazurenko. “They only lost to Dover Bay so it was a very successful tournament.” The girls’ team is coached by Michael Lidgate and Paul Bouma. Ladysmith’s boys team didn’t have quite the same luck and lost all three of their games. Mazurenko said Phoenix turned out to be “the powerhouse” in the boys’ section, with the Campbell River team remaining undefeated throughout. “That Phoenix team has had the same coach since those boys there were in Grade 5 so they were very well coached,” she explained. “All the teams in the boys’ tournament were highly skilled. But our boys learned a lot and they know

what they have to work on.” The LSS boys’ team is coached by Randy Steel and Kyle MacDonald, and Mazurenko confirmed Steel has been coaching at LSS for “many years and he also coaches the senior boys’ team.” A notable rotation policy was used by the 49ers’ teams throughout the tournament and Mazurenko says this bodes well for the future in terms of play continuation as well as player development. “No line played more than the other,” she said. “They always altered so everyone played [the same amount]. “[The goal] was to play as many kids as we can all the time so they don’t dwindle as they get older.”

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TOWNHOUSES IMMEDIATE Occupancy. $1160 / 2bedrm Townhome on Rocky Creek (1244 - 4th Ave, Ladysmith) 1,200 sq ft, 2 bdrm / 2 bathrm, 3 yr old, 9 ft ceilings in quiet complex. Secure underground parking. Private ground floor entrance. Hardwood floors, designer kitchen: maple cabinetry, granite countertop and stainless steel appliances (fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave). In-suite private laundry. Walk-in closets. Heated tile floor in ensuite bathroom. Gas fireplace in living rm. Gas for BBQ on deck. Fitness centre and spa with hot tub and endless exercise pool. Located on town bus route. Tenant responsible for utilities. Pets OK. Contact Brian Nelson (780) 546-4449 or bcnelson@telus.net LADYSMITH 3-BDRM, 2 bath townhome,W/D,F/S,D/W, near schools. Feb. 1st. NS/NP. Yearly lease, $1000. + utils. 250-924-3826, 250-710-0708.

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