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Letters Ladysmith Boundary Extension I am writing in concern about the boundary extension proposed by Couverdon/Timberwest and now being seriously considered by Ladysmith Mayor and Council. I am the owner of Island Spring (2010) on Oyster Bay Rd. (adjacent to the Home Hardware) and in partnership with my son, have been operating it successfully since January, 2010. Last year I bought a house on Grouhel Rd in the Diamond area. Studying the information presented from several sources including the Mayor’s Report in the TAKE 5/June 2013 and adding my own life experiences and knowledge into the mix leads to a conclusion that this is not a good decision for the future of Ladysmith.

Having grown up on Vancouver Island and living in the area for most of life I can assure you that large forest companies are there solely to win at making money - and they are very good at it. After all, Couverton/Timberwest (Island Timberlands, Western Forest Products, Catalyst Paper,Canfor and Weyerhaeuser) are owned by Third Avenue Management and Brookfield Asset Management Inc. two hedge fund giants based in New York and Toronto (source: BC government). With the old growth gone and the 40-60 year old trees going as raw logs the real money is to use the land as real estate or bargaining chips.

The Mayor’s report focuses completely on watershed acquisition and surprisingly not on the effect of up to 2500 houses and another mall in Ladysmith and its infrastructure including water demand. He makes a major assumption that owning part of the Stocking Lake and Holland Lake will somehow guarantee a safe and adequate water supply when actually very little is known about the movement of ground water or the local effects of climate change and nothing is known of future town councils who may feel the economic need to log some of those watersheds. The reality is municipalities do not need to buy or trade for their watersheds and in fact will go bankrupt doing so. The Province is responsible and has slowly been making changes to protect watersheds and will continue to add restrictive covenants on watershed owners in the future. I was able to halve our water consumption by adding dual flush toilets, front load washer, low flow showerhead etc so with all due respect, Ladysmith council would be wiser and far greener to actively promote water conservation and continue to energetically lobby the provincial government to protect all municipalities watersheds.

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The other part of this issue is the proposed boundary extension itself. Upon viewing the map it is clear that this development will have a north outlet into a mall on First Nations Land by the traffic lights. It is a complete mystery to me to understand how adding a mall and residential/industrial area to the north of Ladysmith is going to help businesses in Coronation Mall or an already struggling downtown (when the Hairdressers move out then you know there are not enough heads in town!). Sustainable communities are not about suburban sprawl and complete reliance on the car but vibrant downtowns with a wide mix of people actually living there and frequenting the shops perhaps even by foot. Zoning changes to allow residential living above commercial spaces, mixed green space with well designed multi family complexes, active discussions with building owners to reduce commercial rents and encourage revitalizing their property - there are many practical ways council can bring more life to downtown.

Real sustainability and Smart Growth Practices would be having the town convince Couverton/Timberwest to replant their forest land for future generations and inspire them to invest in downtown Ladysmith. - Rick Laing

What a great publication I have just moved back to Nanaimo my old hometown and I picked up a copy of your magazine and I just wanted to tell you how impressed I was with it. As an ex publisher/advertising rep I know how hard it is to put out a publication these days and I

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just wanted to let you know I thought you did a great job. The layout was great, no big white spaces, lots of stuff to read and take in. A great job on your advertisers. Keep up the good work and I wish you all the success. - John R Lee I live in Cedar and I’ve been reading TAKE 5 for years. It’s great to have a local magazine for Cedar and Ladysmith. I look forward to getting it every month in my mailbox... I even pass it on to my friends in Nanaimo. It’s got interesting articles about the local area. You got a good thing there. It’s a good read. Take 5 is kind of cool. - Tony Septav Letters to the Editor are welcome but subject to space and editing. Letters do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TAKE 5. email editor@take5.ca, or post at www.take5.ca

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The province of Vancouver Island, eh?

“Here we live, in paradise, on planet Earth. A couple of hundred million years ago, it was just a big rock that broke free from the south Pacific mega continent of Pangaea. It is our good fortune that it drifted north, eventually running aground on the shores of what is now mainland British Columbia, giving us Vancouver Island!

Quite suddenly then, just a blink or so ago in geologic time, and very rapidly ever since, people appeared. And, with a promise of partnership and cooperation, and a generous willingness to share beauty and bounty with the strange high seas newcomers, First Nations met Captain Cook, and a new era of extreme rapid societal change geared up.

Different peoples inched ashore, running aground if you will, over time creating an Island culture. Just a stone’s throw across the Strait you’d find the hubbub of the gold rush, trans-continental commerce and a push to be part of US expansionism. But here, Island time

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...a different perspective and way of life.

We share a pretty similar coast, moderate climate with teeming fisheries and natural resources in abundance. That’s what makes healthy families, and builds strong and independent communities.

But perhaps it’s the need to plan ahead, be prepared and not take nothin’ for granted, that makes the difference?

Those self-sufficient, resilient and selfreliant Vancouver Islanders have had to find ways to overcome obstacles that go with living on an island.

Not afraid to get their hands dirty, or of a hard day’s work, those who came to the Island often stayed. With a little luck you could make a living in the woods or fields of the Island, out on the coastal waters, or underground in the mines.

Farms and fishing boats put meals on the table, mills and foundries supplied town and home building needs; and a rich landscape, ever-changing weather and a diversity of peoples from all over the world offered significant and challenging food for thought ...and great dancing partners on Saturday night!

With the promise of an Island paradise, overflowing dinner plates, and time for niceties, social graces and a good chat, there really was no reason to leave. Equal but separate ways evolved and, more or less, that’s about where we find ourselves today.

Everything we might want or need right here on Vancouver Island. And too, 765,000 of us working together to further the Island’s growth and prosperity for our common future.

Just like it was in the early days of

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Dave Williamson with a Colony of Vancouver Island flag he flies one from his barn in Cedar. Photo: Nick Longo

the Colony of Vancouver Island, when we had the only Legislative Assembly and parliamentary democracy in British North America west of Upper Canada ...there is a growing wish to live like an island, to make decisions that build on our Island’s values and our rich historical, cultural and natural heritage; thus, a Vancouver Island Proclamation.

The VIP proposal revisits our roots as a founding partner of the Confederation that pulled the country together, advancing steps that lead to Vancouver Island being proclaimed a Province of Canada.

With all due respect for the 150 or so years shared with our New Caledonia mainland neighbours, those descended from the old Colony of British, the VI

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Proclamation serves to declare the sincere wish of Islanders to control our own destiny. In other words, without us actually going anywhere, we’re agreed that it’s time to leave the nest of the Province of British Columbia.

Residents of Vancouver Island, citizens of beautiful BC, as well as those peoples of the great and vast country of Canada, all have good reason to take heart in this moment however. We should all be proud that Vancouver Islanders are now ready, willing and able to take hold of the reins and find our own path into the future.

To the task at hand we bring our strength and diversity, proud history, and the wherewithal to make ends meet.

Our willingness to work for the good of all will stand us in good stead, and we’ll be pleased to accept the advice and good company of the leaders of BC, and the nation-builders of our country.

Canada, British Columbia and the Pacific region can do no better than to welcome us as friends and neighbours, breaking bread and toasting to one another’s health, wealth and prosperity.

Vancouver Islanders come honestly to this moment, open to the discussions that will see us, as equal partners, helping to find solutions to today’s challenges, contributing to the good times and standing strong when times are tough, taking our place in the country and the world while seeking the best for everyone.

This is our time, a time for Vancouver Islanders to shoulder the tasks and responsibilities of the 21st Century, to directly face the day-by-day demands and long-term choices that come with striking out on one’s own. This is the time to decide our own future, what we want Vancouver Island to be, and what we’ll leave for our children.

We look forward to a Province of Vancouver Island, in the Confederation of Canada, in a new millennium. www.VIProvince.ca Laurie has worked with environmental groups for thirty-odd years, farms 20 acres organically on Vancouver Island with lifepartner Jackie Moad, has set up a website to proclaim the virtues of the Province of VI, enthusiastically looking to the day when Vancouver Islanders will be in charge of their lives and communities. (www.VIProvince.ca)

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Art studio shares space in home

BY CINDY DAMPHOUSSE This month’s home challenge highlighs a new art studio that has recently opened in Ladysmith. Adding the art studio to the existing home has created a retreat with several uses and gives the owners the space they needed to make this home the best it can be.

Bill and Jill Molnar opened 4 Twenty B Art Studio at 420

Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith.

The 740 sq ft, 2 storey building was designed as an art studio and the place where the owners will stay when their children and grandchildren visit. “The kids get the “old” house” There is a reciprocal smoke alarm - if the alarm goes in the main house, the alarm is set off in

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Above: Bill Monar inside the newly opened 4 Twenty B Art Studio.

Left: Exterior shot of finished studio.

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the suite and vice versa. It was designed as a legal suite. The style is a two-storey modern that takes in the view of the water and the vast sky. The use of “scissor” trusses allowed for a vaulted ceiling, two skylights with special detail to the opening to allow for more view. The angles in the addition are its hallmark - custom windows and custom skylight openings.

Duration of the project: Start date - mid October 2012 to occupancy permits May 8, 2013.

Green Features: Heatpump, ductless mini-split. Two skylights and large laminated windows for natural light What made you decide to undertake this project?

We decided to build this extension for many reasons, but the main reasons were that Bill needed a place to paint, and when relatives came to visit, the house was overcrowded. This little oasis allows Bill to paint whenever he feels the creative urge - everything is set up and ready to go - and also gives him a dedicated space to show his art. When the relatives come to visit, the “old” house is their place away from home and the owners can “vacation” in the art studio.

What is special to you about this project?

What is special to both of us is the way Doug Judson handled the entire build it was virtually painless and a real joy.

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been there. The other challenge, which Doug Judson clearly mastered, was the meshing with the old frame and roof of the garage to make it look seamless.

What were some of the challenges along the way?

Rain, rain, rain, and then some snow.

How did you overcome them?

Patience and sourcing materials.

What are some of the features you like most?

Distinct shapes of the windows and the view: We love the large front windows which provide natural light and the northern light exposure for painting art. Their design pays homage to the windows in the front of the main house - not their custom shape but rather the width and the spacing of them. The size of them gives an expansive view of the water plus the magnificent ever changing sky, allows us to greet the morning sun. Sky lights with interesting interior angles to allow for more interior light.

The nook over the stairwell is a fun use of space that allows for additional sleeping space or just a place to snuggle up and read a book.

Kitchen, which wasn’t in the original design, but it is very functional and useful. Flooring is resilient which is great for grand kids and the dog, very soft underfoot. The Napoleon fireplace and the Pridom heatpump make for a very comfortable suite, all year long.

We owe a great debt of gratitude to Doug Judson and his team. It was actually fun to go through this process - it was like getting a present everyday to see what Doug had built for us! And, never try to lift what Doug can - he’s amazingly strong!

If you have a challenge for your home, check out the contractors that worked on this project.

Judson Contracting, General Contractor, 250-245-5163. * Harbour City Drywall, Insulation and Drywall, 250753-4409 * Airwest Heating and Gas, Heating and Cooling, 250-716-6220 * Goodman Plumbing, Plumbing, 250714-5201 * Roland Electric, Electrical, 250-722-2559 * Themoproof Windows, doors 250-246-3271.

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Nanaimo Airport celebrates inaugural flight

BY ROB JOHNSON As the wheels of WestJet Encore’s first scheduled flight to Nanaimo, touched down at 11:46 am on June 24 windows of opportunity opened all over Central Vancouver Island. The economic impact from this flight and the others that will follow is tremendous.

It’s been four months since WestJet Encore announced they would begin daily non-stop service from Nanaimo to Calgary, and the Nanaimo Airport team has been working hard in preparation of this new service.

Mike Hooper, President and CEO of the Nanaimo Airport said “this new service will open up the region to increased economic activity.” He also pointed out that the traffic through the airport has increase 14 per cent over May of last year. With the new service, he expects a dramatic increase in traffic. “It means so much for Nanaimo…when we look at all the facilities we have, the conference centre, and all the developments plans , and the convention centre hotel which is very close... the fit and the timing is perfect”.

The importance of the economic impact was highlighted by those in attendance: Ralph Nilson President of Vancouver Island University, Sasha Angus CEO of Nanaimo Economic Development Commission, Joe Stanhope Chair

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of Nanaimo Regional District and Gerry Pink of Central Island Community Futures to name a few.

“The entire YCD team have been preparing for this milestone day,” says Hooper.

Concerts In The Park The Ladysmith Resources Centre Association (LRCA) is now in its 14th season of Concerts in the Park which take place at the Amphitheater at Transfer Beach Sunday evenings in July and August from 6 to 8 pm (weather permitting). Every year, businesses and individuals in the area support the concerts through financial contributions as well as attendance throughout the summer.

“Over the years we have seen many island favourites perform at the Amphitheater,” says Valeire Duckworth, program coordinator.

Admission to the concerts is by donation, and it is these donations that are earmarked for LRCA program funding and support. Last year, the funds raised

by Concerts in the Park went to Adventures in Early Literacy, Mother Goose, and our Dad’s Group programs to pur-

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chase fresh food for nutritious meals and snacks as well as craft items used in running the programs. Funds were also used by our Family and Youth Support Services as well as our Volunteer Counselling program.

Seven concerts are planned for the summer. Please see advertisement in this issue of Take 5 (pg 12-13) for dates and performers.

Students helping seniors The Students Helping Seniors Program is back in full swing for the summer! This program enables seniors to complete jobs around the house with the assistance of local Ladysmith students.

Students will earn money as well as gain work experience, learn valuable employment skills and develop a sense of community. Students would be assisting in some of the jobs, such as pet care and shopping and more..

If you need assistance with chores around the house please call Danielle Weir at the Ladysmith Resource Centre Association, 250-245-3079, DanielleLRCA@gmail.com

l-r: Chair of the Nanaimo Airport Commission Russ Burke, President of WestJet Encore Ferio Pugliese and Nanaimo Airport CEO Mike Hooper at the official ribbon cutting.

Photo Rob Johnson Opposite page: John Craig disembarks from WestJet Encore’s inaugral flight at Nanaimo Airport. Photos: Rob Johnson

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The Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron 257 Parallel Celebrates 70 years of Air Cadets in Ladysmith

(l-r): Royal Canadian Air Cadet 257 Parallel Squadron, Ladysmith held their 70th Annual Ceremonial Review and Inspection on June 9. Award recipients from Annual Review.

FCpl. Kyle Baird – Top Junior Cadet, Most Improved Cadet – FCpl. Nathan Fuller, First Aid Team , Cpl. Garret Harris – Range Team, FSgt. Antonio Saunier – Lord Strathcona Medal, Top Senior Cadet, Sponsoring Committee Award, Senior First Aid Team, Range Team, Sgt. Brandon Peterson – Citizenship Award, Sponsoring Committee Award, Senior First Aid Team, Range Team, FSgt. Nicholas Openshaw – Legion Medal of Excellence, Range Team, Sgt. Brayden Cross – Commanding Officer’s Award, First Aid Team Photo courtesy of Cathy Gilroy

The Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron #257 Parallel Ladysmith will be commemorating 70 continuous years of Air Cadets in Ladysmith by hosting a giant Vancouver Island Squadron Parade on Sunday September 22nd 2013.

All 9 Vancouver Island Wing Air Cadet Squadrons and Bands will parade along 1st Avenue from Roberts St. at 1 p.m.

The parade will conclude at the Aggie Hall Field for a formal Military Inspection which will be conducted by Military and Civilian dignitaries. The Aggie Hall and Field will be open for the entire community to come out and enjoy the parade, displays, demonstrations and refreshments.

Squadron #257 Parallel Ladysmith received its Charter from the Air Cadet League of Canada on February 9, 1943.

The early days of the squadron saw Cadets in training under the watchful eye of the Royal Canadian Air Force, who ensured that properly trained individuals were prepared for the regular wartime Air Force. The driving force behind this unit was F/O Thicke, the first Commanding Officer and a teacher at the local high school. Cadets were permitted (and at times required) to wear their uniforms to school, where some of their training took place. Over the years, the Cadet training

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program has evolved to one of the largest youth programs in the country. Thousands of local youth have benefited from the wide variety of activities offered through the program such as Power Flight Familiarization, Gliding, Sports, Survival Skills Training, Marksmanship, Precision Drill, First Aid Training, Summer Training camps, community service, high school credits and more.

For more information about this event or the Air Cadet Program please contact ladysmithaircadets70th@gmail.com, or Cathy at 250-245-8119. at http://www.facebook.com/LadysmithAirCadets70thAnniversary

Ambassador fundraiser at Cottonwood Ladysmith’s Kelly Wallace needs your support.

She’s competing in the British Columbia’s Ambassador Program. You can help her and have fun by attending the Burger and Beverage evening held at the Cottonwood Golf Course on July 22. Tickets are $20 a ticket, doors open at 5:45 and dinner is served at 6:30. There will be lots of raffle draws and silent auction items with proceeds to go towards the fund-raising portion of Wallace’s participation in the British Columbia Ambassador Program.

It’s the British Invasion – car style that is The 13th Annual Brits on the Beach is July 14, from 10-3 pm at Transfer Beach, Ladysmith. This is the biggest event of the year for the Central Island Branch of the Old English Club. Last year’s event brought out over 200 British cars, trucks and motorcycles from all over BC. Spare parts boot sale and British related vendors as well as concession is available. Free admission. Sponsored by Ladysmith & District Credit Union

Ladysmith Legion remembers Korea The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #171 is inviting the citizens of Ladysmith and the surrounding area to a Candlelight Ceremony on Saturday July 06, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the Ladysmith Cenotaph. We will remember the 516 Canadians who lost their lives in the conflict, and honour all those who sacrificed their youth so that future generations could enjoy theirs and live in peace. The Korean War lasted from June 25, 1950, until July 27, 1953. All branches of Canada’s armed forces saw action in Korea: ground, naval and air. The Royal Canadian Navy was among the first in, and last out, with 3600 serving. On the ground, 22,000 soldiers made up the Canadian Army Special Force, fighting a campaign that took them over mountains and through swamps and rice paddies.

Chemainus Village Square goes Green Chemainus Village Square, a new Shopping Centre in Chemainus, is installing a Geothermal system; an emerging, alternative energy source.

Workers from Geotility are busy drilling 44 holes, 280 feet deep to harvest the warm, stable temperature of the earth. They’ll install pipes and heat pumps to transfer the energy to heat and cool the buildings.

“Geothermal energy is very efficient and costs less than conventional energy sources,’ says John Kelly, of Chemainus Village Square and Geotility. “Shopping Centre tenants will benefit from

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lower common costs such as heating and cooling.”

“Geothermal units are quieter than traditional systems plus they’re self contained and chemical free,” adds Kelly.

“I’m excited about Geothermal because it doesn’t use fossil fuels or produce greenhouse gasses,” says Dee Kinnee Drilling will carry on until the first week of July. During this time, walls, roofs and windows continue to appear as the shopping centre takes shape. Chemainus Village is anchored by 49th Parallel Grocery, Island Savings Credit Union, Pharmasave and Village Liquor Store. Opening is set for late summer 2013.

For more about Chemainus Village Square or Geotility contact John Kelly, jkelly@onsitesales.ca or Dee Kinnee at dkinnee@ onsitesales.ca www.onsitesales.ca

Hospice training Cowichan Valley Hospice is offering volunteer training.

Hospice provides emotional support and information to people living with advancing illness, palliative caregivers and those grieving the death of someone they love, in Ladysmith and all other communities across the region.

For information about the fall training for volunteers working with clients or supporting hospice care in other ways, please contact hospice.

Join them on for the 6th Annual Cowichan Valley Hospice Golf Tournament: Saturday July 13, 2013 at Cowichan Golf & Country Club. 1-888-701-4242 or cvhospice@shaw.ca.

Rotary awards At the June 20th meeting of the Ladysmith Rotary Club, a presentation of a Paul Harris Fellowship award was made to Howie Davis for his outstanding support of the myriad of Rotary projects over the years. This award recognizes not only “Howie’s” support of Rotary, but it also acknowledges the support he has given both, the Town and all community organization. A second award will be presented to Kathy Homes at a later date to honour her contribution to the community as she was unable to attend the meeting. The Paul Harris Fellowship award is the highest level of appreciation that Rotary International can bestow on a non Rotary member.

Boating enthusiasts gathered at the Ladysmith Maritime Festival Heritage Boat Day. Photo: Marina Sacht

Ladysmith Maritime Festival Series 2013 Ladysmith Maritime Society’s festival this year was split into two segments. The first part, dedicated to children and families was a howling success. Approximately 2,500 persons fished, had their faces painted, matched wits with pirates, toured the harbour and went home happy. Thanks to the Kinsmen for running the fishing derby.

Ladysmith Maritime Heritage Day, the next weekend was also a great success. A mixture of heritage vessels, from converted tugs and fish boats to wood gleaming pleasure craft kept the over 500 visitors in awe. From the parking lot where antique marine engines, art work, and ancient canoes established the mood, past the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, past Saravan, LMS restored heritage tug and the Yellow Point cutter to the oyster burgers and steamed clams...heaven for some of us. Some of our good old boys jamming on the dock in the evening finished the day perfectly.

The Marine Heritage Days focused on heritage vessels which filled the LMS docks to overflowing, along with displays on the lower parking lot.

Ninth Annual Purple Martin Open House On July 21 the BC Purple Martin Stewardship and Recovery Program will host its ninth annual open house at the Ladysmith Maritime Society community marina from 3 pm until 5 pm to celebrate the increasing numbers of Western Purple Martins, a threatened species in BC. “The martin colony at the LMS community marina is the largest on Vancouver Island with 50-60 pairs expected this year,” says Program Biologist Bruce Cousens.

Visitors will be able to watch adults feeding nestlings at a live video nest cam, learn more about the conservation of Purple Martins and hear stories about Purple Martins activities around the Strait of Georgia and other parts of Canada. Nestlings will be banded starting about 4 pm during the open house.

Ladysmmith Rotary awards Howie Davis (l-r) Dan Spence, Howie Davis, and Ron Howe.

Photo: Rob Johnson

Reel Life Project gets historical On June 4th, 2013 the Ladysmith & District Historical Society, along with the Ladysmith Heritage Revitalization Advi-

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sory Commission, collaborated with Ladysmith’s Project REEL Life on a video project to record personal stories of Ladysmith’s Transfer Beach. Bill Taylor, a teacher at Ladysmith Secondary School, along with three students, conducted a video interview with three long-time residents of Ladysmith. Isabelle Ouelette, Irene Batie and Bill Verchere were invited to the Ladysmith & District Historical Society Archives to share their experiences of Transfer Beach in the early years. Once completed, the video will be available for viewing on the Ladysmith & District Historical Society and Project REEL Life websites. - Allen McDermid

Home Town Tourist wraps up The 3rd Annual “Be a HomeTown Tourist Weekend” sponsored by TAKE 5 and community partners, has come to an end, and this year has proven to once again be a great success.

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year will be bigger and better., says Damphousse. Don’t stop exploring with just one weekend, pick up a copy of the 2013 Official Ladysmith plus Cedar to Chemainus Vacation Guide and be a HomeTown Tourist all year long. www. take5.ca/visitors

Free golf for youth Daycamp leaders senior leader Brianne Irving, Summer Coordinator Danielle Winter, and Junior Leader Bailey McLeod.

Photo: Jacquie Neligan

once again supporting the Be a HomeTown Tourist Weekend, June 15,16.

“We were out and about and saw so many smiling faces of locals and visitors alike,” says Cindy Damphousse, Home Town Tourist coordinator.

Encouraged by the progress this weekend has made in raising public awareness, we will be working to ensure next

Ladysmith Golf Club is holding it’s annual free Youth Golf Program for ages 7 to 13. The program covers, grip, swing, chipping, putting and golf from July 16,18,23,25 from 2-4pm.

Ladysmith Golf Club will supply clubs and balls if required. Players must register in advance as there is limited space in the program. Call the Ladysmith Golf Club 250-245-7313.

Summer day camps Ladysmith Parks, Recreation and Culture is gearing up for another fun-filled action-packed adventure at summer daycamp . Designed for children 6 -12 years of age The camps are held at Transfer Beach Park with every week a new theme packed with crafts, sports, games, outings, local attractions and special events. Adventure Zone summer daycamp has been running in the Ladysmith community for many years, and this year the best elements of past summers combine for “back to the basics of fun” including nature, art, games and sports.

“Great fun, changed who I was, I was never shy again, best time of my childhood” says previous participant Summer Gordon. 250-245-6424.

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Ladysmith Days celebrates with new and old favorites Ladysmith Days are back again. For over 40 years, Ladysmith Days has been a highlight of summer. Join in this year on August 2-4 for an exciting weekend of musicians, singers, and dancers.

The weekend kicks off with the popular Kinsmen parade and ends with spectacular fireworks sponsored by the Ladysmith District Credit Union on Sunday night at Transfer Beach.

Barry Fretch is especially excited about this year’s event. “Our music agenda is going to be a big hit.” he says.

New events this year include Taser Paintball and Sandcastle Sculpting. The popular Climbing Wall returns this year as well as some of the favorites such as Ladysmith has Talent. New this year is a pig bbq beach party Saturday night with dancing to Luv Train.

“We want to appeal to all ages,” says Fretch who has been with the Ladysmith Days committee for over 20 years.

Everyone does more than their share, he says of the volunteers that put on the event. “They are a wonderful great group.” If you would like to volunteer call Barry at 250-245-8307.

Above: Parade. Photo: Cindy Damphousse

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Town’s top earners By legislation the Town has to issue a to report called a Statement of Financial Information, (SOFI) that lists who on the Town’s payroll received remuneration of over $75,000 in the last calendar year.

It also lists how much Council members are paid and their expenses over the same period of time.

The following is from the SOFI published by the Town of Ladysmith.

The highest amount was for our City Manager at $149,064 (plus expenses of $11,468). Next on the list was the new Director of Infrastructure Services (formerly Public Works) at $122,791 (plus expenses $2,285). Others were, the Director of Financial Services $107,805 (plus expenses $5675), Director of Corporate Services $117,899 (plus expenses $2076), Manager of Human Resources $94,594 (plus expenses $5,318), Manager of Administrative Services $95,038

(plus expenses $2,169), and the Director of Development Services was paid $117,137 (plus expenses $2,266).

The increase in these staff positions and for Council amounted to an additional $32,308 more than the previous year. The largest percentage increase for staff was for the position of Director of Infrastructure vs. Director of Public Works ($8,219 or 7.17%). The manager of Human Resources went up 5.5% ($4926). Mayor Hutchins remuneration rose 5.6 % or $1,166, while Councillor remuneration went up 12.6% ($1,171)

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In addition the retiring Director of Public Works received $75,296. The new Director of Infrastructure was also being paid $10,200 a month during the time they worked together.

The Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture, retired part way through the year. His remuneration for 2011 was $114,400 per year or $9,500 a month. He retired in May, and his remuneration for 2012 fell under $75,000 the minimum reporting level.This position wasn’t filled for a year thereby saving an estimated $100,000 plus.

This year Council hired a new Director of Parks Recreation and Culture, who’s salary hasn’t been disclosed but is likely in the $100,000 range. The Town is hiring or has hired two more Managers, one the Manager of Operations for Infrastructure Services and the other Manager of Accounting Services. As existing manager positions are paying $90,000, these positions will likely pay similar amounts.

I have estimated that wages for nonunion staff (these 10 positions) could reach $1million over the next 12 months.

This is before adding benefits that are reported to be around 20%. This also does not include the Town’s regular union employees.

For a town with a population of 8,500 made up of 3,500 households this works out to $285 per household for these top 10 positions. That seems to be a lot of money and a lot of staff. At least that’s as see it.

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RDN - Area A Local politicians under siege.

Warranted?

BY ALEC MCPHERSON Over the past several months, there have been a number of local, provincial and national issues that have captured the attention and raised the ire of residents. On the national scene, it was the issue of entitlement evidenced by inappropriately claimed expenses of certain senators. On the provincial scene, we have the results of the election followed by questions about excessive salary and benefit increases to senior staff. On the local scene, the Strategic Facilities Plan for School District 68 (SD68) captured and continues to capture much attention from concerned parents. At the municipal level, a proposed development within the Regional District of Nanaimo was presented to the Board for consideration.

The proposal is only in its infancy with very little in the way of specifics. There have been representations both from proponents for and proponents against the proposal. Some of the claims within will need to be examined and considered – particularly those involving quality and quantity of potable water. Unfortunately, some of the presentations have been filled with unwarranted innuendo that approaches defamation. Within the past two weeks, revelations by myself relative to a proposal from Metro Vancouver to export more than 700,000 metric tonnes of garbage to the Island for burning in a yet to be constructed incinerator have many residents rightfully concerned about the effect on the environment, on the health of their families and the prospect of Nanaimo being dubbed the “Garbage Capital of Canada” – a moniker previously claimed by Cache Creek, B.C. I have deliberately avoided the subject of the Colliery Dams.

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What is clear to me is that local politicians are much more accessible to the electorate than those at the provincial and national levels. With multiple meeting venues available, residents can focus their frustrations on those who are publicly accessible. Is there something that local bureaucrats and politicians could do to reduce the number of seemingly volatile issues? In the instance of the SD68 Strategic Facilities Plan, the primary issue appears to be the frustration resulting from one-way communication.

I attended the initial presentation and came away with many, many questions.

At a recent meeting, the staff and Trustees were not able to answer more than 90% of the questions posed. This left parents unable to make plans which best suit their children’s education and their particular family situation. As an elected representative, I was surprised that the hired consultant chose not to take the opportunity to learn about initiatives that are underway within the community. It is as though the schools and the school system are not an integral part of the community. At the most recent meeting, Chief Douglas White III of the Snuneymuxw First Nation revealed plans to construct, in 2015, a K to 7 school some six blocks from the proposed K to 7 school proposed in the Strategic Facilities Plan. This appears to be an important factor that should have been considered by the consultant in making their recommendations. When the proposed intensive development within the RDN is examined, it is apparent that many within the electorate do not understand the process. Some believe that once an area’s Official Community Plan (OCP) receives approval that it remains static; however, the various statutes applicable to municipal government provide mechanisms for considering amendments. Perhaps a better and continuing explanation of the regulations and the process would have defused some of the inflammatory rhetoric and created a

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more trusting, respectful environment for the parties. On the other hand, having experienced situations where unwanted, unwelcome developments were approved - despite many residents being opposed to them - I can understand why there is such a high level of distrust of the system. Perhaps, rebuilding the trust of the electorate should be a primary focus of municipal staff and politicians. If politicians fully explained their thinking in voting FOR or AGAINST a motion – rather than voting without comment – it might be a good place to start.

The Metro Vancouver proposal to transport their garbage to Vancouver Island for incineration is another issue that requires complete disclosure. During the June 11th Committee of the Whole meeting, I cited information that there were several Requests for Proposals “floating” about and that at least two of them considered on the shortlist were to be situated at Duke Point. The proposal from Metro Vancouver doesn’t refer to incineration; rather they have adopted the term Waste to Energy (WTE) facility to describe it. Wherever these facilities have been established they have created controversy about the effect on the environment and the long-term health effects.

A great deal of research has been done on them by independent researchers; however, there is an abundance of material funded by the industry that attempts to counter the claims. The experience of residents in the locations these have been constructed seems to favour the opponents with many having been shut down. This has not deterred the industry from claiming that the latest technology produces much better results. Most disturbing about this issue is that bureaucrats and, perhaps a few politicians, have been meeting with proponents for a number of months unbeknownst to me and most other RDN Directors. The Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation has also been involved and offered their assistance to the proponents. This

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appears to be a situation in which bureaucrats can influence any situation as they wish without being weighted down by direction from the Board. I guess, like other residents, I simply need to get used to being left in the dark.

CVRD - Area H Town of ladysmith boundary expansion – thank you:

BY MARY MARCOTTE I would like to thank everyone who attended the boundary extension community meetings in the Diamond and Saltair.

The Diamond Hall was jam packed; this resulted in limited seating with a number of attendees having to stand. Many people commented that they have not seen the community gathered together in such numbers in a very long time. There was also a lot of passion in the room. I am very thankful for the large attendance, as I got a clear message that the citizens are concerned about this proposal.

I would also like to thank the North Oyster/Diamond Ratepayers President Bob Smits for presiding over the meeting. And thanks to Dough Routley as well for participating in the process.

The Saltair meeting was also very well attended. Rob Hutchins and Frank Limshu, from Coverdon/ TimberWest presented information that was previously not well known to the public. Apparently, there were all sorts of negotiations going on behind the scene in order to make the interested parties agreeable to this proposal. If I heard correctly part of the deal for installing a pipeline across Crown Forest Lands was to provide water and possibly sewer to IR 12 and IR

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13. Unfortunately, North Oyster/Diamond was not included in the negotiations.

The public comments from the Saltair meeting included concerns about the amount of water that Ladysmith is already taking out of the Stocking Creek/ Holland Creek Systems. It was stated that the Town is currently taking more water from the system than their licence allows. This raised many concerns, as Saltair’s water comes from that system.

I would like to thank the Saltair District Ratepayers Association for hosting the meeting at Mount Brenton School.

And again, thanks to all the members of the public for attending.

Application Status There are two separate parts to the boundary expansion application that must be processed for the expansion to take place. Before the expansion process could even begin, the pertinent property lines were re-drawn to consolidate the subject properties. According to Couverdon this was a requirement of the Province. Instead of multiple properties being considered, the expansion would

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then only involve one parcel and one property owner.

In order to have the parcels consolidated, as Part One of the expansion process, Couverdon was required to obtain a Development Permit from the Cowichan Valley Regional District. The application for a Development Permit has been considered by the CVRD Board, and sent to the Province with a recommendation to approve. As there is no physical work being done in the sensitive riparian areas – changing lines on a map does not harm the environment – the Regional District could not justifiably deny the application. The Provincial response is pending.

Part Two is submitting the application for the boundary expansion. The last word from the Town of Ladysmith is that no application has been received by them. Considering my past experience with the Town, I can only hope that I will be informed when an application is submitted.

What Happens Next?

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calls from people volunteering to help bring the issues to the public’s door step.

I most certainly will be taking advantage of those offers.

During the meeting in Saltair, I asked both the Mayor and TimberWest if they would come out to a community meeting and speak to the residents of North Oyster/ Diamond. Although previous invitations were not accepted, this very public invitation was accepted. I propose to hold a least one more community meeting; probably in mid September, at the North Oyster Community Centre. More details will follow.

A Fair And Open Process Is A Must: A key issue for a fair and open process is to ensure that Ladysmith residents are also aware that this land grab will ultimately come at a cost to them.

Upgrading sewer and water services and infrastructure; road maintenance, etc. cost more to provide than the amount of money brought in by additional residential development. Even the Mayor admits that.

Urban sprawl in Ladysmith will continue to hop scotch northward; one proposed development contiguous to the Town has been approved by the CVRD. If this boundary expansion occurs, the developers will likely apply to be part of the Town. With water and sewer provided by the Town, the costs would go down and the profits go up. And there are more proposals to follow.

It’s time to call a spade a spade. The City of Ladysmith is no longer a small “town”, but a rapidly growing city. Personally, it’s not my vision, but the city will do what a city does. I greatly fear that it won’t be long before Ladysmith looks like any other city, with its’ waterfront filled with condos and hotels for people who are just passing through.

Is this really what Ladysmith residents envision for their “town”? It is only through an open and fair process - for both rural and city residents alike - that we will learn the answer to that question.

Union of British Columbia Municipalities: During the June 4, 2013 Electoral Services meeting I brought forward the following resolution which was supported and forwarded to the Board for consideration at its June 12th meeting.

WHEREAS section 20 of the Local

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Government Act allows a Council to request the extension of a municipality to include land not in a municipality and the Council must obtain the approval of the electors of the municipality in relation to the proposed extension; AND WHEREAS municipal boundary extensions into Electoral Areas are done without the approval of the electors within the affect Electoral Areas; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Provincial Government be requested to amend the Local Government Act so that the Council must also obtain the approval of the electors of the affected Elected Electoral Area in relation to the proposed extension.

This motion was considered by the CVRD Board and supported by all 15 members, including the Mayor of Ladysmith. It passed unanimously. It will be forwarded to the annual municipal convention and I am confident that it will be supported by the majority of the members present. After it has passed, the UBCM Executive will submit the resolution to the Province for consideration, and will attempt to work with the Province to implement the motion.

CVRD Area G Watermain upgrades for Saltair water system

BY MEL DOREY The engineers design for replacement of approximately 2.5 km of asbestos-cement water mains in the most vulnerable areas of Saltair Water System has been completed. The first phase of construction works will include replacement of water mains on Gardner Road, Punnet Close, and that portion of South Oyster School Road from Sea Vista Road to the east end, as well as looping Hilsea Road into South Oyster School Road. This area of the system has cost a lot of money to fix waterline breaks in the last two years.

That’s why we are starting in this area.

Hopefully we can stop the bleeding of money and use the money saved to put into the upgrades. The Contract was awarded to David Stalker Excavating, a resident of Saltair. This was a fortunate circumstance to keep costs as well as carbon emissions low.

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The layout of the pipelines has already been completed; the project will kick off at the end of June. It is being estimated for completion by the end of October this year. This is all part of the master plan to have a water system in Saltair that is safe, dependable and a legacy to future residents. We are planning to do all the upgrades in less than 15 years.

Ladysmith boundary expansion At a recent Saltair Ratepayers meeting I reported that Ladysmith was moving in the direction of annexing 57 hectares of Timberwest land that is located in Area G Saltair and some 450 hectares in Area H North Oyster. Ladysmith wants to expand their boundaries for further development and to expand their tax base.

This land is located way in behind the “The Diamond” and not in our watershed at Stocking Lake. There was some expressed concern by the Saltair residents at the meeting that Ladysmith was taking some land from us and we were not getting anything in return.

In a subsequent meeting the Ratepayers invited Mayor Rob Hutchins to a Saltair meeting to clarify the issue. The mayor did a powerpoint presentation of the history of Ladysmith boundary expansions over the years. There have been nine of them. He also he talked about the plan to increase Ladysmith’s water supply by putting in a line from Holland Lake and the overall water plan.

Ladysmith and their Town Council are now negotiating with Couverdon to gain ownership by the CVRD and the town of Ladysmith of about 250 acres of forest land immediately adjacent to the west side of Stocking Lake as part of the same deal. So this would also mean that between the Town of Ladysmith and the CVRD we would have complete ownership and control of our drinking water watershed at Stocking Lake forever. We would be one of only three jurisdictions in BC that would have complete ownership of their drinking water watershed.

This is far from final but I wanted to let you know that this is the direction we are going. Presently we own about 3/4 the way around the lake and we share the water licenses with Ladysmith at about a 50/50 basis. The other plus for the deal is that viewscapes would be protected on the hillside above Ladysmith.

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Extreme Sports What’s with this extreme sports nonsense? On television last night, somewhere between Desperate Housewives and the Cooking show, (secret ingredient bat guano) was an extreme sports event where motorcyclists were doing triple back flips. Other contestants were also defying death by zooming over a massive jump then flying either above, alongside, behind, but never on their motorcycle.

Don’t they realize that although falling 50 feet out of the sky onto their heads will draw a few “oohs and ahs” out of the largely sadistic crowd, being a quadriplegic has disadvantages. What is it about the word “ouch” they don’t understand?

Just because James Bond can leap from a helicopter onto a 747 mid flight, and the indestructible Bruce Willis can drop from the Golden Gate Bridge to the deck of a passing freighter without mussing his hair, doesn’t mean it should be attempted.

I can imagine the kind of sponsors these events attract. Instead of the usual footwear, athletic clothing, Gatorade crowd, it would be health care providers encouraging you to choose a wheelchair and select a care home while you can still get around.

With any of these extreme sports, whether it’s riding a unicycle down the North slope of Everest or jumping off the neighbour’s roof unto the back of your equally stupid friend’s speeding truck, the thought that comes to a sane man’s mind is, there’s no margin for error. Unless everything works absolutely perfectly, someone is going to get hurt. Yet there they are, riding their long boards down the Grapevine Hill, up, over the ramp and…

Ahaaa!!!! Right into that lamp standard.

Maybe the blame for these risky sports belongs to Evel Knievel, the guy with all the broken limbs and star spangled cape that would jump his Harley over the moon if the money was right or it was happy hour.

But Evel had an excuse. He was nuts.

A hard drinking, hard living guy with no marbles to lose, a guy who would fornicate with a cow, just as soon as jump over it. A guy who seriously was not afraid of the word, “Splat!”

It could have been a diet thing, in Evel’s case, corn chips, hookers, and bourbon.

But today’s extremists don’t have that excuse, unless there’s something in bottled water and Kale chips we don’t know about.

In the old days, homemade videos captured fond images of barbeques, birthdays, the occasional piñata bashing and, the family favourite, somebody falling into the pool fully clothed or better yet, getting whacked in the nuts by a four year old grandson.

Today’s videos always involve a wheeled device, bicycle, skateboard or shopping cart, and usually a metal railing for the inevitable crotch plant.

Which is probably best, anything that can prevent these lunatics from mating is good for the gene pool. I, on the other hand, was always told before going out to play, “never straddle anything unless

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it’s good enough to marry. “ Young males of my era won no prizes for intelligence either. “Never underestimate the stupidity of an adolescent male,” was my mother’s motto. But there was a difference; it’s called selfpreservation. Sure, we built jumps for our bicycles but never with an alligator pit behind them.

Don’t get me wrong; I took risks too, once risking my life in math class with old Mr. Spearing, who had a fuse shorter than a gnat’s penis. He was at the board, in the inevitable cloud of chalk dust, explaining the multiplication process when I blurted out, “Carry the seven Sir? To where?”

Fortunately I was quick enough to duck the chalk brush that came hurling in my direction. Which is more than I can say for Barry Horsfield, who, thanks to the tyranny of the alphabet sat directly behind me and to this very day walks around with an indented forehead. Just in case you’re wondering about the comb over.

Then on another occasion I asked Wendy Jackson to dance at the grade nine sock hop. The problem was Tommy Wilkins standing right beside her, his 16 inch bicep draped protectively over her delicate shoulder.

That Tommy had been in grade nine maybe eight times, had a full beard, tattoos and 100 pounds on me, not to mention a formidable mean streak, did not deter. But it was more biological imperative than reckless behaviour. You see, Wendy, though blonde, was the closest thing the town had to Annette Funicello.

If you’d seen her profile in a tight sweater, even the Pope would have condoned my action. Besides, just the week prior she had laughed at one of my jokes. Well not exactly a joke, more of a stumble in

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the cafeteria line causing my soft drink to land on Frank Parrot’s butt, which I didn’t think gave him cause to do what he did with my hot dog, but Frank was like that.

So guys, all I can say is, if you’re on a first name basis with your orthopedic surgeon, it’s time to back off on the stunts.

There’s no prize for being the first on your block confined to a wheel chair and while it’s always nice to have a secondary residence, the cast clinic shouldn’t be it.

My recommendation is to try something less risky, Paiara for instance, an Italian red about as good as it gets for ten bucks.

Delbert is the co-proprietor at Mahle House. Read more at Slightlycorkedandmore.wordpress.com

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child per adult admitted free. www.ladysmiththeatre.ca

Singing in the Rain!

New “old” time radio troupe This summer Ladysmith Little Theatre is planning something new.

The new LLT Radio Troupe will perform two classic old time radio shows (a Detective show and one comedy), with live music and accompanying sound effects.

Adventures of Philip Marlowe -- ‘The Green Flame’ was created by Raymond Chandler in 1949. The private detective is hired to investigate a case of libel that quickly turns to intrigue, murder, and possible romance with a sexy redhead, who is also a suspect.

The second play is Fibber McGee & Molly -- ‘Piano Lessons’ written by Don Quinn in 1941. Fibber is determined to learn how to play the piano. Problems and comical situations arise as we and the other characters in the play realize he has no talent whatsoever.

Directed by Ellen Paul, assistant Directors: Keith James & Terry Whittaker, the LLT Radio Troupe has scheduled 8 matinee performances.

Intermission will feature live entertainment and ice cream sundaes.

Saturdays July 20 & 27, August 3 & 10 Sundays July 21 & 28, August 4 & 11 Doors open 1pm, show at 2 pm.

All performances will be at Ladysmith Little Theatre 4985 Christie Road, Ladysmith. Phone 250-924-0658. All Tickets sold at the Door -- No advance sales All tickets $10. Children under 12 -- 1

This summer Chemainus Theatre Festival presents the classic Singing in the Rain. Playing from June 14 to August 25, Singin’ In The Rain, screenplay by Betty Comden and Adolph Green with songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Feed is a classic Broadway Musical.

Hollywood’s most acclaimed movie musical, with all the sparkle and spectacle of the golden age, hits the stage with dazzling dance numbers and memorable songs including You Were Meant for Me, Make ‘em Laugh, Good Morning, Moses Supposes and, of course, Singin’ In The Rain. Tickets are available for evening performances (Wednesday, Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Saturday at 8:00 p.m.) and matinee shows (Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.). Purchases can be made online at chemainustheatre.ca, or by calling The Chemainus Theatre Festival box office at 1-800-565-7738.

Sig Reuters kicks off new season of ArtBeat ArtBeat, the very popular Friday evening interactive artwalk and street party, returns for 2013 on June 28 from 5 pm

Sig Reuters at Chemainus ArtBeat. The popular weekly event merges art with music.

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Bruce Whittington with his revised bestselling Alaska cruise guide.

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to 9 pm on south Willow Street in Chemainus. Kathy Wachs, the entertainment coordinator for ArtBeat announced that Sig Reuters and friends will be among the attractions for the event. Also on deck is the tap dancing troupe of Heather Allen plus a bevy of artists, demonstrations, shopping and dining.

ArtBeat-goers are also invited to take a guided tour of the St. Michael’s & All Angels Anglican Church, one of the oldest buildings in Chemainus, and enjoy their recently refurbished stain glass windows.

New this year at ArtBeat are theme nights: July 5 “Homemade instruments” Keys, spoons, paper noisemakers, hand drums, kazoos – what can you think of?

Join our ArtBeat Band for a street parade!

July 12 “Be a Clown” - Bring your playful side to ArtBeat and come as a clown. Clown noses, make-up artist and professional photographers will be there.

July 19 “Spooksville Night” - Come as a vampire, zombie or ghost or wear your favourite Halloween Costume.

July 26 “Show Your Colours” - Celebrate your Ethnicity by wearing something that tells us about your country of origin. Carry your flag, put on a kilt, hat, wooden shoes, shamrocks, ceremonial costumes.

ArtBeat runs each Friday evening, 5pm to 9pm, from June 28 to August 30 on south Willow Street in Chemainus. www.ArtBeatChemainus.com or www.facebook.com/ArtBeatChemainus

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Local naturalist Bruce Whittinton releases revised Alaska travel guide Ladysmith author and naturalist Bruce Whittington has released a revised edition of his bestselling Alaska cruise travel guide. Wildlife Watch on an Alaska Cruise, published in 2007, sold over 5000 copies. The new edition, now titled Alaska Cruise Wildlife Watch, was released in May by Whittington’s Ladysmith-based publishing company, Stray Feathers Press.

The book is a pocket-sized guide to the wildlife and natural history most likely to be seen on the routes travelled by Alaska cruise ships - glaciers, whales, birds, wildlflowers and more.

An estimated one million passengers will cruise to Alaska this season. After over 60 trips to Alaska as an onboard naturalist, Whittington has compiled answers to the questions the passangers will most often ask, and illustrated the book with his photographs throughout. The book is available on board the cruiseships and locally at Salamander Books and Bayview Framing & Art in Ladysmith at $14.95.

For more information visit www.strayfeathers.ca.

Writer seeks stories about the “Gap” Do you remember the “Gap”? And no, it’s not a fashion store at a mall.

The Gap at Porlier Pass was a popular fishing and camping spot from the early 1900s to 1975 until property owners MacMillan & Bloedel burnt the cabins over disputes over squatter’s rights.

The Ladysmith and District Historical Society is currently gathering stories and photographs for a planned book on the “Gap”. If you want to contribute, please contact the Archives at 250-245-0100 or Isabelle Ouelette at 250-245-2918. ldhsarch@ telus.net

Chemainus concerts Music in the Park returns with concerts at Waterwheel Park in downtown Chemainus.

The summer-long musical season in the park is hosted by the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society (CVCAS).

Every Tuesday night there are free concerts under the fir trees at waterwheel park.

The Bluegrass Extravaganza takes place on July 27-28. On August 10 is Accordion Day. The Chemainus Jazz Festival is on August 24. Full details of the summer musical lineup is at http://www.cvcas.com

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Boom and Bust I will guess you have not heard of nucleopolyhedroviruses. Until recently, neither had I. As it happens, I’ve stumbled upon them, but not being acquainted, passed them by without recognition.

What changed for me was a desire to understand better the masses of wriggling caterpillars on the apple trees – with the intent of wanting fewer of them.

Most years the apples host a few tents of caterpillars, but this year seemed a bit worse than most. Last year was, for my orchard, a low level year. But on the southern part of our island and on Salt Spring Island, where the 2012 apple fes-

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tival was cancelled as a result, it was an “outbreak” year.

An outbreak being an “explosive increase in the abundance of a particular species that occurs over a relatively short period of time.” Most species do not experience outbreaks. Only about two per cent fall within this group – a few forest insects being notable in this regard. The Western Tent Caterpillar Moth is one.

The populations rise and fall in five to 15 year cycles.

The moth is brown and mostly goes unnoticed. It is their offspring - the hordes of caterpillars, which get all the (negative) attention. The mother lays a cluster of 100 to 300 eggs glued to a branch.

The eggs develop for three to four weeks but do not hatch. The young larvae (first instar) over-winter in the eggs until spring and then begin construction of the communal “tent”. This provides some warmth and protection and a place for molting.

Much of their time is spent eating.

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but if too much of the tree is defoliated it may take a year or two to recover, and in some cases – particularly after two concurrent seasons of defoliation, the tree or shrub may die. In the grand ecological scheme this may not be undesirable (see last months article on wildlife trees), but when they are “our” trees, it might be difficult to take that long and broad view.

The development of the caterpillar varies depending on temperature, but typically takes a month and a half. Most years the population stays low, but what are the driving forces, which cause “outbreak” years? The typical answers are weather, food supplies, predation (redwinged blackbirds are said to eat some, but I have not seen this) and parasitic insects – in particular a group of flies in the family Tachinidae, which lay an egg on live caterpillars. The small white egg looks like a tiny dot – about the size of the period at the end of this sentence. Once the egg hatches the maggot crawls into the caterpillar and eats the caterpillar from the inside – targeting the not so vital organs and fat deposits first – while the caterpillar goes about its foraging. Parasitic wasps employ a similar strategy to provide their young with fresh food, but paralyze and bury the caterpillar.

And let’s not forget the nucleopolyhedroviruses (NPVs) that Judith Myers at UBC suggests are a driving force behind the boom and bust population Above: Photo 3: Western Tent Caterpillars on a Red Alder Photo Credits: H. Masata

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cycles of our tent caterpillars. The NPV particles lie on leaves and are eaten by caterpillars. Once inside they unfold and the virions disperse and attack the caterpillar’s insides. Each virion goes to the nucleus of a cell, divides and sends out more virions. The caterpillar does not seem sick. It continues eating. The viruses in the meantime start crowding each other and are running short of food. Time to move out. The caterpillar by now is a mass of viruses held in by the tough skin. The virus releases a protein that dissolves the skin and the masses of virions lay waiting on a leaf, ready to be ingested by the next caterpillar that comes along. This group of viruses, by the way, gets this fantastic compound name because they are polyhedral in shape and attack the nucleus.

Human efforts at control of tent caterpillars are amateurish at best when compared with NPV’s or Tachinid flies.

Dormant oil sprays smother eggs, so is effective for individual trees. Insecticides kill the predators and thus cause other problems. Bt or Bacillus thuringiensis bacteria have recently been used for an organic control, but these too are non-specific and effect beneficial insects. Picking off the caterpillars or cutting off the branches with tents and submerging in water will help control the herbivory on that specific tree, but will have an almost negligible effect on the population dynamics in the area.

The boom and bust goes on. We can have an influence on many things, but control over little.

Jay Rastogi is a naturalist, horticulturalist and educator living in Yellow Point. ecoforestry@gmail.com

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21, 7pm, LRCA Concert in the Park – Nanaimo Concert Band, Amphitheatre Transfer Beach

1, Happy Birthday Canada!

22, 7:30pm, Chemainus Rod & Gun Club meeting, Chemainus Fire Hall

1, 11am, Canada Day Celebrations, Transfer Beach, Ladysmith

24, Men’s Night, Cottonwood Golf Course, 1975 Haslam Rd. 250-245-5157

1, 11am, Canada Day Celebrations, Waterwheel Park, Chemainus 1- 31, Art Deco Fashions, Nanaimo Museum, 100 Museum Way, 250-753-1821 1, 9am, Canadian Horse Show, Cowichan Fair Grounds, 250-710-5851 1-31, Singin’ in the Rain, Chemainus Theatre Festival 9737 Chemainus Rd. 250-246-9820 1,8,15,22,29, 4:45pm, Bingo, Chemainus Senior Drop In Center 9824 Willow St. 250- 246-2111 2,9,16,23,30, 3pm, Tuesday Night Make It, Bake It, Grow It Market, 1st Ave. Ladysmith, 250-245-2112 2-6, 9:30am, Summer Children’s Theatre Workshop, Ladysmith Little Theatre, 250245-7227 2-5, 8:30am Summer Day Camp “Kid Zone Quest” St. Phillip Church, 1797 Cedar Rd. 250-722-3455 2, 1pm, Mt. Brenton Garden Club meeting, Calvary Baptist Church, 3318 River Rd. 2, 7pm, Town of Ladysmith Council meeting, 410 Esplanade, 250-245-6400 3,10,17,24,31, 10am, The Wednesday Market, downtown Chemainus in Waterwheel Park 3,10,17,24,31, 10am, Seniors Peer Counselor on duty, 630 2nd Ave. 250-245-3079 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 6pm, Ladies Night, Eaglequest Golf 1601 Thatcher Rd. 250-754-1325 3,10,17,24,31, 6:30pm, Bingo, St. Mary’s Parish Hall 1135- 4th Ave. 250-245-3079 3-31, 9am, Jr. Golf Summer Camps, Eaglequest Golf 1601 Thatcher Rd. 250-754-1325 3, Women’s Night, Cottonwood Golf Course, 1975 Haslam Rd. 250-245-5157 4,11,18,25, 1pm, Bridge for Beginners, Chemainus Senior Drop In Center 9824 Willow St. 250- 246-2111 4,11,18,25, 2pm, Nine & Dine, Cottonwood Golf Course 1975 Haslam Rd. 250-245-5157 4,11,18,25, 6pm, Ladies Night, Eaglequest Golf 1601 Thatcher Rd. 250-754-1325 5,12,19,26, 5pm, Art Beat – Interactive Art Walk & Street Party, Chemainus 6, 7, Slow Pitch Tourney, Wheatsheaf Sports Complex, 250-722-3141

6, 9pm, Island Country with Guy Bezeau, The Sportsman Pub 640 1st Ave. 250-245-8033 7,14,21,28, 9am, Chemainus Legion Flea Market, Chemainus Legion Hall, 250-924-8482 7,14,21,28, 2pm, Jazz, Crofton Hotel & Pub, 1534 Joan Ave, Crofton, 250-324-2000 7, 7pm, LRCA Concert in the Park – Island Country with Guy Bezeau, Amphitheatre Transfer Beach 8-12, 9:30am, Summer Children’s Theatre Workshop, Ladysmith Little Theatre, 250-245-7227 8-14, 9am, Take a Kid to the Course Week, Eaglequest Golf 1601 Thatcher Rd. 250-754-1325 9, 10am, On site ear piercing, Phamasave 441 1st Ave. 250-245-3113 9, 7:30pm, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Cowichan Theatre 2687 James St. 250-748-7529

25, 9am, Free Skin Consultation, Phamasave 441 1st Ave. 250-245-3113 26, 27, 28, Men’s Fastball Tourney, Wheatsheaf Sports Complex. 250-722-3141 26, 5pm, Dine on the Dock, Ladysmith Maritime Society Marina. 610 Oyster Dr. 250-245-2245 27-28, 1pm, The LLT Radio Troupe, Ladysmith Little Theatre 4985 Christie Rd. 250-924-0658 27-28, 7pm, Bluegrass Extravaganza, Waterwheel Park – Chemainus. 250-416-0382 27, 7pm, Dance – The “Esquires”, Chemainus Senior Drop In Center 9824 Willow St. 250- 246-2111 28, 7pm, LRCA Concert in the Park –Cynthia Davis & Swing That Thing! Amphitheatre Transfer Beach 31, Women’s Night, Cottonwood Golf Course, 1975 Haslam Rd. 250-245-5157

10, Men’s Night, Cottonwood Golf Course, 1975 Haslam Rd. 250-245-5157

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12, 5pm, Dine on the Dock, Ladysmith Maritime Society Marina, 610 Oyster Dr. 250-245-2245

1- 6, Art Deco Fashions, Nanaimo Museum, 100 Museum Way. 250-753-1821

13, 14, Fastball Year End Tourney, Wheatsheaf Sports Complex, 250-722-3141 14, 10am, Brits on the Beach, Transfer Beach, Ladysmith 14, 7pm, LRCA Concert in the Park – The Road Stars, Amphitheatre Transfer Beach 15, 1:30pm, The Nanaimo Hard of Hearing Group, Christ Community Church, Bowen Rd. 250-616-2962 15, 5:15pm, Chronic Pain Support Group, 1111-4th Ave. Rm. 101, 250-667-5587 www. chronicpainsupport.ca 15, 7pm, Town of Ladysmith Council meeting, 410 Esplanade, 250 -245-6400 17, Women’s Night, Cottonwood Golf Course, 1975 Haslam Rd. 250-245-5157 19, 9pm, Road Star, The Sportsman Pub 640 1st Ave. 250-245-8033 20, 21, Slow Pitch Year End Tourney, Wheatsheaf Sports Complex. 250-722-3141

6, Giant Street Market, Downtown Chemainus BC

20-21, 1pm, The LLT Radio Troupe, Ladysmith Little Theatre 4985 Christie Rd. 250-924-0658

6, 9am, YaRd. Sale, Chemainus Senior Drop In Center 9824 Willow St. 250- 246-2111

20-31, 11am, Munsch to Say, Chemainus Theatre Festival 9737 Chemainus Rd. 250-246-9820

6, 7pm, Candle Ceremony Remembering Korea, Ladysmith Cenotaph, 250-245-2273

21, 9am, Spring into Summer 2 for 1 Golf, Eaglequest Golf 1601 Thatcher Rd. 250-754-1325

1-25, 11am, Munsch to Say, Chemainus Theatre Festival. 9737 Chemainus Rd. 250-246-9820 1-25, 7pm, Singin’ in the Rain, Chemainus Theatre Festival. 9737 Chemainus Rd. 250-2469820 1-30, 9am, Jr. Golf Summer Camps, Eaglequest Golf. 1601 Thatcher Rd. 250-754-1325 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6pm, Ladies Night, Eaglequest Golf. 1601 Thatcher Rd. 250-754-1325 2,9,16,23,30, 5pm, Art Beat – Interactive Art Walk & Street Party, Chemainus 2-4, Ladysmith Days, various locations see complete details in this issue 3, 11am, 49th Parallel Grocery - Ladysmith Days “Kids Fun Zone”, Aggie Field 1110 1st Ave. 3-4, Wheaty Adult Soccer Tourney, Wheatsheaf Sports Complex. 250-722-3141 3-4, 1pm, The LLT Radio Troupe, Ladysmith Little Theatre. 4985 Christie Rd. 250-924-0658 4, 1pm, Free Dyslexia Information Seminar, 11874 Elliot Way. 250-245-8412 4,11,18,25, 2pm, Jazz, Crofton Hotel & Pub, 1534 Joan Ave, Crofton 250-324-2000 5,12,19,26, 4:45pm, Bingo, Chemainus Senior Drop In Center 9824 Willow St. 250- 246-2111

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6, 1pm, Mt. Brenton Garden Club meeting, Calvary Baptist Church, 3318 River Rd. 6,13,20,27, 3pm, Tuesday Night Make It, Bake It, Grow It Market, 1st Ave. Ladysmith 250-245-2112 6, 7pm, Town of Ladysmith Council meeting, 410 Esplanade, 250 -245-6400 7,14,21,28, 10am, The Wednesday Market, downtown Chemainus in Waterwheel Park 7,14,21,28, 10am, Seniors Peer Counselor on duty, 630 2nd Ave. 250-245-3079 7, 14, 21, 28, 6pm, Ladies Night, Eaglequest Golf. 1601 Thatcher Rd. 250-754-1325 7,14,21,28, 6:30pm, Bingo, St. Mary’s Parish Hall 1135- 4th Ave. 250-245-3079 7, Men’s Night, Cottonwood Golf Course, 1975 Haslam Rd. 250-245-5157 9, 5pm, Dine on the Dock, Ladysmith Maritime Society Marina. 610 Oyster Dr. 250-245-2245 9-10, 11, Budda Slow Pitch Tourney, Wheatsheaf Sports Complex. 250-722-3141 10-11, 1pm, The LLT Radio Troupe, Ladysmith Little Theatre. 4985 Christie Rd. 250-924-0658 10, 7pm, Accordion Day, Waterwheel Park – Chemainus. 250-416-0382 11, 7pm, LRCA Concert in the Park –Pablo Diemecke, Amphitheatre Transfer Beach 13, 6th Annual Cowichan Valley Hospice Golf Tournament, Cowichan Valley Golf & Country Club, 1-888-701-4242 14, Women’s Night, Cottonwood Golf Course, 1975 Haslam Rd. 250-245-5157 14, 7:30pm, The Robert Cray Band, The Port Theatre 125 Front St. 250-754-4555 15, 9:30am, Pandamania Daycamp, Calvary Baptist Church, 3318 River Rd. 250-246-9121 17, 9am, Arts on the Avenue, 1st Avenue Ladysmith 17, Fun Day T.D. Bank, Wheatsheaf Sports Complex. 250-722-3141 21, Men’s Night, Cottonwood Golf Course, 1975 Haslam Rd. 250-245-5157 22, 7:30pm, The Beach Boys, The Port Theatre 125 Front St. 250-754-4555 18, 7pm, LRCA Concert in the Park – Blue Grass Fever, Amphitheatre Transfer Beach 19, 1:30pm, The Nanaimo Hard of Hearing Group, Christ Community Church,Bowen Rd. 250-616-2962 For complete up to date events and community calendar information please visit www.take5.ca/ events or “Like” us on Facebook/ take5pubications

Wildcat gets put through its paces...and comes up purring

BY MALCOLM SACHT A smile begins to grow as my foot presses the gas pedal to the floor, the engine screaming and tires spinning.

I’m going down the logging road in the new Wildcat 1000 sport side by side, the newest off road vehicle from Arctic Cat. This extreme machine is unlike any other, powered by a powerful 1000cc engine, capable of speed over a 100km/hr.

With its class leading suspension with 18 inches of travel, there’s not many places I dare not venture. It’s great for hunting, camping, racing and just having a dynamite time exploring the great outdoors. A few of the many reasons why I decided to purchase a side by side over a quad is because it’s very comfortable, it’s super fast, and it’s very safe. The side by side is a lot like a dune buggy with a roll cage.

Equipped with a stereo sound system, a wind shield and seat belts, it’s a lot like

Wildcat 1000 sport side by side offers a comfortable alternative to quadding. Photo: Malcolm Sacht

driving a car (except for the helmet) but you can go wherever you want.

I purchased my Wildcat 1000 limited addition from Doug Stephens and his sales staff at Mile Zero Motorsports this spring. I was determined to drive it home. On our journey home, we put the wildcat through its paces, climbing hills, burning through ruts, deep puddles, and blazing through three feet of snow. The Wildcats four wheel drive system made all this a breeze. Arctic Cat has taken recreational off road vehicles to new level. It comes with a wide variety of options from skid plates to fully enclosed cabs with heaters. This is definitely something any outdoor enthusiast should consider trying out.

For more information on this amazing ride contact the sales staff at Mile Zero Motorsports in Ladysmith.

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CLASSIFIEDS PAINT & SAVE OPTION: Do it yourself, with a little help from a pro together we can make your job more affordable and accomplish a great look.

Making the world a brighter place for over 25 years. Call Harvey - 250-245-2174 HOME BUDDIES - PET & HOUSE CARE since 1994. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Professional, kind-hearted, experienced and reliable care for all pets. Pet First Aid and CPR Certified. Certified Security Professional through Westguard Security.

When loving care and security are essential, Peggy Wildsmith- 250-245-0151

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SENIOR CARE & FAMILY HELPER with Linda.

Mature, experienced, reliable help. Transportation, errands, healthy meals, overnight stays, pet care and light house keeping. Excellent references.

Criminal record check, first aid. Linda Stedfield 250-797-0796 lstedfield@gmail.com ACCOUNTING SERVICES with 23 years experience, providing full accounting solutions to include payroll T4’s and CRA remittances. betterworth@shaw.ca 250-802-0048 AJ”s PLUMBING AND GAS -Licensed-BondedInsured. Service-Installations-Renovation -New construction. Quality workmanship. No travel charges.

Free estimates. On time every time. 250-802-7123

TRUSTED HOUSE SITTERS Retired couple to housesit, take care of your pets, and garden.

Security clearance, local refs, 7 days minimum stay. Contact s.v.ceceline@gmail.com

OFFICE SPACES - Downtown Ladysmith, modern, a/c, renovated, wired, reasonable rent or lease. 250-245-3395

“KAREN’S INDUSTRIAL SEWING” IS BACK! Relocated to North Cedar/Akenhead Rd. Open for alterations and repairs, Production work etc for appt. call 250-323-6322

THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME? Perhaps ready for a fresher look in your existing home? The affordable design services provided by Rooms n Blooms can help. Call Shar at 250-245-0548 or email shar@roomsnblooms.ca

SASSA’S HOME AND GARDEN CARE. No job to small. Affordable honest work. Duo team.

Cleaning, Gardening and Painting, outside and inside your home or business. 1-250-218-4735 1-250-886-8201

QUALITY RENOVATIONS big or small. 25 yrs exp/journeyman, affordable. For free estimate call Lars 250-616-1800

PROFESSIONAL PET CARE SERVICE: leash ‘em & walk ‘em with Marlena. Insured & bonded.

Animal First Aid and CPR. Service for all pets including dog walking, home care visits, overnight with pet in your home and much more. As my love is yours! 250-246-3394 KITTY KORNERS CAT HOTEL - Purrsonalized Quality Kitty Care. Daily health checks, experienced with special needs kitties.

Reasonable rates. Available 24/7. 2 km north of Nanaimo Airport. Take a virtual tour www. kittykorners.com 250-740-CATS (5287) HOW IS YOUR CONCRETE DRIVEWAY? Need a facelift? Have your driveway cleaned and sealed to improve the curb appeal of your home. See our website www.sealtechspecialties.com SealTech Specialties, 250-734-2681 ISLAND PRUNING - Professional tree care from large scale orchards to budding new trees. I can meet any pruning need. Shrubs, vines and ornamentals. Call Darcy Belcourt 250-245-1260

THE HAPPY GARDENER. Weeding, Digging, Cutting back (blackberries, etc), Tidying up, Miscellaneous Yard Work. Cheerful and Conscientious. Call David at 250-722-3599 MITSUBISHI DUCTLESS HEAT PUMP save 75% on your heating bill and stay cool in the summer.

Call Stuart 250-734-2681 for your free estimate HANDCRAFTED GEMSTONE NECKLACES. Jade, garnet, lapis, aventurine and more! $20 each. See jewelry table at Campers Corner Saturday flea market, 8am-3pm. 250-245-3829 ISAGENIX DISTRIBUTOR - Get Lean & Healthy Fast - Less than $5/ meal. Our protein shakes are amazing! - No Gluten, Wheat, Barley or Trans Fat. www.taketimetoday.com Suzanne Deveau 250-245-8407 CINDERELLA’S RESIDENTIAL CLEANING Service, Contact Erin @ 250-924-4475 or cell 250-741-7916 LYNN’S SENIORS CARE HOME - High Quality Personalized Care. Warm caring

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environment, great food AND snacks, family events, couples and pets welcomed, ocean views, gardens. North of Ladysmith. 250245-3391 www.lynnsseniorcare.com WENTWORTH COURT LANGUAGE CENTRE offers French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese and Mandarin. Spanish and French Immersion in July. For more information contact 250-7161603 wentworthlanguages@gmail.com or www. wentworthlanguages.ca EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE, BONDABLE, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & LIGHT CONSTRUCTION CLEANER has openings in the Ladysmith area. Rates start at $18.00 per hour. Seniors Discount. References available 250-327-9644 BOWEN TECHNIQUE is a gentle soft tissue remedial therapy that resets the body to heal itself. Useful for joint, back and neck pain, frozen shoulder, asthma, chronic fatigue and many other problems. For information and appointments call 250-245-7738. Lilja Hardy FMBAC in practice since 1994. www.bowtech.com ARE YOU DOWNSIZING, moving, clearing an estate? We are interested in purchasing jewelry, china collectables, small appliances, small furniture, and newer inside/outside home décor.

Wendy 250-245-2079, Fern 250-924-4419. hidden-treasures@hotmail.ca OVERCOAT PAINTING - Professional - Reliable - Reasonable. Operating 8 years in Ladysmith.

No job to small. Will do minor painting repairs.

Special senior rates. Call Heather McIntosh for a free estimate. 250-619-3718 BROKE BRIDES WEDDING CONSIGNMENT recycles previously loved wedding and other gowns. Before you pay full price, consider consignment. You’ll be pleasantly surprised! Visit www.brokebridesweddingconsignment.vpweb.ca or call Rita 250-715-7611 to book your appt. today.

WEEKLY COMMERCIAL CLEANING service available for office, shop, or studio. Professional, attention to detail, and reliable. $19/hr. Chemainus, Ladysmith area. Jamie 250-246-4938 CANDLES AND ACCESSORIES for your home and garden.Contact Jenn Meuser, 250-619-6520 or jennm_PARTYLITE@shaw.ca and ask how you can earn FREE PARTYLITE products when you host a PARTYLITE party

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APARTMENT FOR RENT Seniors block 53 plus 2 bedroom well maintained 1000sq.ft. newly updated cupboards, new carpet, drapes, repainted W/D-F/S-N/P’s-N/S Now available. No elevator free storage & parking. $750.00 mth plus hydro. References 250-758-5816 DOING FAMILY RESEARCH? The Ladysmith Archives, located under Tim Horton’s, has Ladysmith newspapers dating from 1902, some on microfilm, also B.D. & M. going back many years 250-245-0100 for an appt.

ALLEGRO HAIRDRESSING -- where the Salon comes to your home. For all your family’s hairdressing needs. Call for your appointment 250-616-3709 (leave message for Debbie) EDITING AND PROOFREADING SERVICES, professional, affordable, no job too small. Web content, ad copy, papers, presentations, manuals, novels, correspondence - if it has words, I can help! www.islandeditor.ca 250-751-EDIT (3348) jea.larche@islandeditor.ca LADYSMITH MASSAGE THERAPY did you know that your Extended Benefits Plan may allow for direct billing? Please ask Jackie for details when you book your next massage. 250-245-4400 POOL TABLE FOR SALE regular size 4x8 slate top, felt, solid oak in excellent condition $ 2500.

250-754-5115 FOR SALE: INDOOR & OUTDOOR Succulents.

Must see selection of outdoor plants for rock garden or rock wall. Starting @ $1. 609 Alderwood Drive, Ladysmith 250-713-3420 90”x135” LEVEL BUILDING LOT FOR SALE in Cedar. Also suitable for Mobile Home $125,000.

Call Marlaine 250-729-3051 BRIDGE WORKSHOPS (3rd annual) with world famous BRIDGE Author/Teacher Audrey Grant September 19 & 20 Nanaimo Golf Course, includes lunch & materials. Information Dawn Burnett 250-722-2656 email: brianatkinson@ shaw.ca

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AGILE HOME REPAIR & IMPROVEMENT For all your carpentry and home repair needs. From repairing/replacing siding, decks, fences to interior finishing including home ventilation. Fully insured.

Call IAN 250-714-8800 CUSTOM WINDOW COVERINGS Blinds, draperies. Free estimates. Serving Ladysmith & Chemainus. Hall & Associates 250-616-9505 Over 20 years experience BAY RIDGE MANOR APARTMENT FOR RENT senior block 53+, 2bdrm, well maintained, 1000 sq/ft newly upgraded cupboards, new carpet, drapes, repainted W/D-F/S-N/P’s-N/S available, 2 floors no elevator, free parking off street, $ 775 per month plus hydro. 250-758-5816 AFFORDABLE SENIOR CHAUFFEUR & COMPANION SERVICE Call LENDING A HAND with over 40 years of experience at 250-618-0049 or 250-753-4498 for an appointment today or email Barb Dibblee at b.dibblee@shaw.ca FRUITSAVE Who benefits? Homeowners - get trees picked & windfalls gathered for free 1/3 of harvest is left. Harvesters - enjoy exercise while picking fruit & take some home. The Community - from donations of fresh, local food. Contact 250245-4073 or fruitsave@cowichangreencommunity. to register your tree!

FOR RENT - Ladysmith one bed, one bath basement suite. Private entrance & yard. N/S, N/P, $650 per month plus $50 for utilities.

Damage deposit ½ month rent. Available Aug 1st.

References required. Call 250-816-2395 SPECIAL EVENTS PHOTOGRAPHY. Don`t trust just anyone. We have years of experience from weddings, family portraits, to glamour and corporate clients. Free photo book included of your images. Email for quote and portfolio. marinasacht@yahoo.ca or call 250-245-9165.

CHECK OUT LOCAL HANDMADE PRODUCTS. From art to jewelry and in between. Listings being accepted. No fee. For details visit www.take5.ca/ estore

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