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Letters Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce surprised during Heritage Week Heritage Week 2020 in Ladysmith was a resounding success!

Approximately 550 people attended heritage events during the week, made possible by collaboration between various organizations in the Town and the work of a large body of volunteers.

Activities started on Monday, February 17th — B.C. Family Day — with an open house hosted by the Ladysmith & District Historical Society (LDHS) at the Ladysmith Museum, this made possible thanks to the financial support provided by the provincial government. People came to sample the family-oriented indoor activities, which included vintage games, silent movies and cartoons, an exhibition of beautiful quilts made by the Saltair Quilters and, of course, the regular museum exhibits telling the story of the Town, District and its people.

The museum was the venue again on Thursday evening for a wine and cheese gathering, co-hosted by the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce and the Historical Society; Mark Drysdale MC’d while Jacquie Chellew organized. The Chamber thought it was celebrating its 90th year as “The Voice of Business” in the community, but sleuthing in the archives by volunteers showed that in fact the Chamber and its precursor, the Board of Trade, have been around for 118 years — since 1902 — even before incorporation of the Town of Ladysmith (1904). Ed Nicholson gave a wonderful speech describing conditions in the early town, accounting how the ladies played a prominent role galvanizing their men in the Board of Trade to organize provision of basic services (water, sewers and sidewalks) and how it was that the Board of Trade was the reason the Town was incorporated.

Heritage Awards The first Annual Ladysmith Heritage Awards were presented

by LDHS in partnership with the Town of Ladysmith to individuals and groups in the community that through their activities played a significant role in preserving the varied heritage of our area. Quentin Goodbody (President of the LDHS) and Ladysmith Mayor Aaron Stone presented four awards in all belonging to these three categories: Individual was awarded to Beverly (Buffi) David in recognition of her work preserving the Hul’q’umi’num’ language and Stz’uminus First Nation culture, and also for sharing this

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rich cultural heritage with the wider Ladysmith community. “In over 20 years of doing this work, it is the first time I have been acknowledged,” said David in a heartfelt speech that brought tears to more than a few eyes.

Artifact was awarded to the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association, represented on the night by Marsh Stevens, for facilitating the salvage of the steeple cross and church bell from the Saint John the Evangelist Anglican Church prior to its being demolished in August 2019 — that they might serve as reminders of this iconic building and the Anglican Community in early Ladysmith.

Two Project awards were presented to recognize a business owner whose project has preserved and promoted heritage. Munroe Myers of Roberts Street Pizza was honoured for the creation of a unique and attractive landscape of 20 Roberts Street, one of the town’s early buildings (dating from circa 1905), his work having helped set the trend for present-day “Heritage Downtown Ladysmith.” The second Project award was presented to Karen Olenik for her spec-

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tacular renovation of 431 1st Avenue (now home to Plantitude Vegan Restaurant and White Space Living Store), which adhered to the building’s original style, thus significantly enhancing the heritage character of Downtown Ladysmith. This building was constructed in 1900 on the other side of 1st Avenue and moved across the road in 1910 to create space for the construction of the Travellers Inn. Sunny weather on Saturday, February

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Councillor Rob Johnson led a Downtown Heritage Walk, which ended at the museum. Refreshments were provided courtesy of the Ladysmith Downtown Business Association.

The Comox Logging and Railway Co. maintenance yard on Oyster Bay Drive and the Ladysmith Community Marina were extremely busy as the LDHS Industrial Heritage Preservation Group

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Ladysmith Mayor Aaron Stone presenting Award to Buffi David.

Photo: Nick Longo

Ron Dale (LMS) with Ladysmith Ambassadors and Quentin Goodbody (LDHS). Photo: Shirley Blackstaff

and the Ladysmith Maritime Society (LMS) co-hosted an open house from 11 am to 3 pm. Maritime heritage displays featured the stunning ongoing restoration of the wooden vessel C. A. Kirkegaard, currently being undertaken by LMS, as well as three heritage wooden boats on display at the marina docks.

LDHS showed off progress by volunteers on the restoration of Locomotive 11 (a large steam engine built in 1923 used for hauling logs from Nanaimo Lakes to the Ladysmith log dump), the Humdirgen (custom built in Ladysmith’s Machine Shop in 1946 to push logs into the harbour) and a century-old CP Box car now refurbished and used as a temporary centre for heritage displays and youth activities. An army of volunteers put the waterfront displays together. The Cowichan Valley Model Railroaders lent their electric train, which fascinated the kids.

Along with games for all ages, small model wooden boats made by LMS volunteers and railway spikes were painted by many children. These, and informative cards about the Saravan tugboat and Locomotive 11, were taken home as souvenirs of Ladysmith’s history. A highlight of the day was rides on a restored Comox Logging and Crown Zellerbach hand pump car. A collection of early chainsaws and a working model of steam engine No. 12, were much admired. Ladysmith Town Councillors and Mayor Stone explained the Arts and Heritage Hub within the Waterfront Area Plan.

Thanks are due to the Kinsmen for providing refreshments and to the Ladysmith Volunteer Fire Department for bringing

their vintage international fire truck for display. The Ladysmith Ambassadors greeted visitors.

Big thank you to Town of Ladysmith, Ladysmith Maritime Society, Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, Ladysmith Downtown Business Association, Ladysmith Volunteer Fire Department, Nanaimo Airport, 49th Parallel Grocery, Chronicle, and Take 5 and special thanks to all the volunteers who worked so hard to share our heritage and pass it on.

— Quentin Goodbody, and Shirley Blackstaff

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Aliens and UFOs

BY ROB JOHNSON Later this month, the Town of Ladysmith will again be abuzz with the excitement of the shooting of the TV series Resident Alien. The producers will be returning to shoot more episodes about an alien coming to visit our community and becoming our town doctor.

This storyline is all make believe, but could we have been visited by alien creatures before? Maybe.

According to newspaper reports, residents of Ladysmith spotted UFOs darting through the night skies around here in 1969. The first newspaper article reported an incident on April 14. Six young people were out at Ivy Green Park (now the area around the A&W) when they spotted the strange flying object.

According to Gloria Partiak, Marilyn Larson and an unidentified girl, all from Ladysmith, along with their friends, Dale Henderson and Allan Manke of Nanaimo and John Alten of Chemainus, the group first saw the craft at about 9:20 pm.

It had a large, very bright light that separated into 14 evenly spaced lights as it flew above the treetops, making a strange sound. When the craft came closer to their car, they fled the area and rushed to report the incident to the Ladysmith RCMP, who searched the area for about 30 minutes, but failed to find anything unusual.

Six months later, another sighting of a UFO was reported in the Nanaimo Times. Mr. Grahram Toole, 24, and his friend, Albert Birkeland, 22, spotted a strange craft travelling about a mile a second from Thetis Island, heading north at around

They are back! Resident Alien TV series will be shooting again in Ladysmith in March 2020. Photo submitted.

9:30 pm on Wednesday, November 12. This sighting was confirmed by one of Ladysmith’s best-known citizens, Mr. Ray Knight. Mrs. Knight happened to look out her back door when she spotted it and immediately called for her husband. They watched it hover over the harbour and take flight a moment later. Ray, who had been trained as an aircraft spotter during the war, knew the shapes and sizes of aircrafts. This was definitely not a shape he had seen before, but this was not the first time that Ray Knight had seen what we call a UFO. The

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mile up in the sky and 60 to 70 feet ahead of where he parked the car. He could clearly see cabin lights on the craft as the object remained stationary for about 10 minutes before it took o towards the mainland at high speed.

A side note of interest: My research divulged that Marilyn Larson, who was one of the youths that were part of the April sighting, ended up marrying Graham Toole, one of those that took part in the November sighting. They didn’t realize they shared similar UFO experiences until they were dating.

Strange!

If you have spotted what you think was a UFO around Ladysmith, send Take 5 an email and tell us of your experience. editor@take5.ca

year before, while he was returning from Nanaimo, he spotted a strange light in the sky as he reached South Wellington. He stopped his car and got out to get a better look. It was about a

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Speakers series explores war and fire The Ladysmith & District Historical Society has two free public talks scheduled for March.

The first is Gold, Diamonds And Ladysmith’s Role In The Second Boer War. It was just 120 years ago that Ladysmith was officially named by James Dunsmuir when he received word that the British Forces, including Canada, had broken the siege of Ladysmith, South Africa. Come hear why the war started, the importance of the diamond mines and goldfield and Ladysmith’s role. Presented by Rob Johnson, the talk is on Saturday, March 7, at 11 am, at the Ladysmith Museum 741 1st Ave. The “Historically Speaking” series continues with Ladysmith & The History of Fires – Risks & Prevention, presented by Alex Stuart and hosted

by Ladysmith Fire Chief Ray Delcourt, on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 7 p.m. at the Ladysmith Fire Hall, 810 – Sixth

The Ladysmith Healthcare Auxiliary (LHA) handed over a $10,000 cheque to the Variety Telethon on Feb. 21. Representatives visited the thrift store to receive the cheque and thanked the LHA who is a regular supporter. This year quick action by Lil Kroll ‘doubled’ the LHA donatiomt when a corporation offered to match the funds during the fundraising event, translating their contribution to 20,000. left to right are Sheila Andreychuk, Virginia Smith, Don Grant, Bill Andreychuk, Deb Greenhorn, Miriam Rose, Kirsten Burlock, Pam Fraser, Lil Kroll, and Keith Lang, kneeling is Jennifer Shang from Variety, the Children’s Charity. Photo: Marina Sacht

Ave. A Guardian Fire Shield™ Auto Fire Suppression Unit will be drawn for one successful guest. Admission is free.

The Ladysmith & District Historical Society’s “Historically Speaking” series is grounded in early history. While the presentations often feature archival photos and stories from the past, the topics are relevant to our community today.

Inspiring speaker at AGM Ladysmith Ground Search and Rescue is holding their Annual General Meeting on March 26, 2020 at 7 pm with Guest Speaker Janelle Curtis.

Janelle Curtis, an experienced mountain climber, suffered a horrific accident in 2016 when she fell 20 to 30 meters from a rocky cliff at Auger Point in Strathcona Provincial Park. Janelle will be speaking about her unforeseeable fall, her dramatic rescue by her partner, SAR teams and her remarkable ongoing recovery.

The meeting is in the classroom located in the compound behind the Ladyl) Ladysmith Fire Chief Ray Delcourt and fire fighter Owen Bert in vintage gear and truck. Delcourt is a guest speaker at Ladysmith Fire on March 12. r) New docks at Ladysmith Community Marina. Photo submitted.

smith Fire Rescue building with access off Malone Road. For more info please call Allen at 250-734-1897.

New dock work underway The Ladysmith Community Marina is getting a bit of a reno, thanks to a BC Gaming grant.

“We are replacing C-Dock and the CC-Dock connector between B-Dock (visitor dock) and C-Dock (Boathouse Dock) and adjacent piles. The connector has been widened to ten feet from eight providing better access and better accommodating power distribution panels and the recycling centre,” said Richard Wiefelspuett, executive director of Ladysmith Maritime Society.

Sections are being put together by

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Tom Irwin Ltd at the Ladysmith Marina. “Once launched our team tows them over; and then out goes the old and in comes the new section.”

The BC Gaming grant for $165,000 covers 50 per cent of budgeted project cost of replacing close to 800 ft of docks with a targeted completion schedule April 2020.

St Patrick’s family fun.

If you are looking for a family friendly St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, head over to St. Mary’s Hall in Ladysmith on Sunday, March 15, 2020, from 3pm to 6pm.

And make sure you dress in your green best for a chance to win $50 prize for best female costume, $50 prize for best male costume, special prize for two runner-ups. The afternoon includes music, dance, parlour games and a short film about St. Patrick. Toonie tickets cover snacks. Buy your ticket at the 49th Parallel Grocery on March 7, or call 250245-3414. Tickets at the door $3.

Water upgrades Ladysmith Council approved setting a new single family residential water

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consumption target for the Town of Ladymith, 25 per cent lower than the BC average for a similar household size.

In 2015, the Town set a water conservation plan target of 260 litres of consumption per person, per day. Last year, when water restrictions were put in place residents used an average of 212 litres per day. The latest Statistics Canada data shows the average daily residential use in BC is 291 litres per person.

An updated water conservation target is one of the requirements of a grant application the Town is submitting to cover the majority of the costs for three water supply projects.

The three water projects include: raising the Holland Lake east and west dam, building an interconnect from Holland Lake that joins with the distribution pipe drawing water from Stocking Lake, and twinning the water main that connects Stocking Lake and the Arbutus Reservoir.

Council received the results of the Alternative Approval Process to allow for the borrowing of up to $6.2-million over 25 years for the three water supply projects.

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The Town is applying for an infrastructure grant that would cover 73.33% of the estimated costs of the projects.

There are enough funds within the current water parcel tax to fund the borrowing for these projects provided that the Town receives the full grant requested.

Water main project along Holland Creek Trail nearing final phase The water main project along the Holland Creek Trail is nearing the final phase and tentatively scheduled for completion towards the end of March.

The water main project was part of the Town’s long-term work plan but became a high priority following the 2018 windstorm which caused damage to the trail network when a section of the Holland Creek Trail along a steep embankment partially collapsed - highlighting the need to relocate the water main.

The Town and its contractor have been working together to move the section of water main that runs along the Holland Creek Trail between Mackie Road and Colonia Drive to the upper trail in this area. Over 315 metres of the new pipe has been installed to date, starting at Colonia Drive. The remaining 100 metre section to be completed in the coming week extends up to the Mackie Road parking lot.

Once the water main is in the ground, a major part of the final phase will be connecting it to the existing water distribution system, as well as testing and pressurizing the pipe.

The Town will also be doing landscaping and tree planting to restore the area that was impacted by construction.

Thank you for continuing to respect all trail closures associated with this project.

Little Valley Restorations Earns Official Certification Little Valley Restorations has been officially Certified by Certified Collision Care, a non-profit consumer advocacy organization for maintaining the right tools, equipment, training, and facilities necessary to repair the participating Automaker brand vehicles according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Little Valley Restorations is also Certified by, Fiat Chrysler, Ford Certified, Kia, Nis-

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Little Valley Restorations passed the rigorous Certification process essential to help ensure a proper and safe repair of the new generation of advanced vehicles.

“The technical complexities of today’s vehicles make it more critical than ever to choose a body shop wisely. We take pride in our highly trained technicians who use the latest tools and equipment to deliver a top quality repair, and provide the very best in customer service” said owner John Neil.

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17 The Ladysmith Council of the Knights of Columbus, #4582, is happy to announce that sisters Debbie O’Brian and Tamara Young, jointly won the first prize of the 2019/2020 Early Bird draw - within BC and the Yukon.

Photo submitted by George Weiss for Council 4582

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New wolf book released You could almost call it a love story.

Gary Allan’s new book Tundra - A Gift from the Creator chronicles the journey he and his wolf have taken.

The pair have been visiting schools and providing an up-close and personal wolf experience and education for the past 13 years, advocating for wolves.

Tundra is a favourite with youth and adults wherever they go, says Allan.

This book is a collection of their personal stories and experiences they have had on this journey, says Allan.

“Many of these stories involve Tundra and I connecting with Indigenous people and their love and respect for the wolf and Tundra.”

The book is a good read and the affection between wolf and man shines through every page.

Along with Tundra, Allan also has Mahikan and her two nine-month-old wolf pups.

Last summer Allan formed the nonprofit Tundra Speaks Society.

The Society strives to document, record, archive and make available to the public a collection of materials relating the wolf to a variety of cultures and histories; and to promote the appreciation of wolves in our environment.

“In our presentations, we teach how the wolf has rebalanced relationships in ecosystems such as Yellowstone park’s reintroduction of the wolves, how wolves and First Nations peoples respect the land and Indigenous law comes from the ancestors.”

In addition to school field trips and community meetings, they host small, individual group meetings.

The book which appeals to both youth and adult readers is available through his website at www.tundraspeaks.com or at Salamander Books in Ladysmith.

St. Patrick’s Sing Out On March 12 at Ladysmith Arts Society’s temporary home, the former Davis

Gary Allan with his book Tundra - A Gift from the Creator. Photo: Marina Sacht

Road school on Parkhill Terrace, Terry Boyle presents an evening of Celtic music, song and story. This is the third year for what is becoming a much anticipated annual event. Both previous performances have sold out, and this year is expected to do the same.

Terry Boyle, from Dublin, is a resident of Ladysmith for the past 15 years and has left a career in teaching to pursue his music. He has made numerous TV and radio appearances both in Canada and in his native Ireland, and he has toured in Europe and spent five years performing in USA. He released his latest CD of original songs, “Life’s Too Short,” in November 2018.

Terry is joined by guest performer five-time American Fiddle champion and Juno award winner, Ivonne Hernandez of Victoria, who will showcase her amazing talents both as a master of jigs and reels and as a great addition to the songs. Ivonne has played and toured with Alan Jackson, Gloria Estefan, Jann Arden and Steve Winwood, among many others.

It promises to be a night of great music and fun where the audience is encouraged to sing out and participate by sending up requests. “If we know it, we’ll play it,” Boyle says, “and if we don’t know it, we’ll make it up as we go along.” Requests for songs can be made

on the night, or message Terry on Facebook at Terry Boyle Music.

“The venue can be a perfect blending of multi-media and performance art.

The audience will be surrounded by works of many local artists, and people who have not yet visited the gallery have a chance to check it out, so it works for everyone,” Boyle says.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Salamander Books, (250-245-4726).

Kim’s Convenience at the Port The original Canadian comedy “Kim’s Convenience,” Ins Choi’s debut play set in a family-run corner store, will be touring through B.C. and coming to Nanaimo on March 25, at the Port Theatre.

Mr. Kim (James Yi), or Appa, a Korean shopkeeper in Toronto’s Regent Park area, grapples with both a changing neighbourhood landscape and the chasm between him and his second-generation Canadian offspring. Kim’s Convenience has been adapted into an award-winning television series for CBC and Netflix.

“For me, this is a story about reconciliation, sacrifice and deep family love,” said director Kaitlin Williams.

Doors open at 6:30 pm, with the performance at 7 pm. Refreshments will be available. For tickets, contact the Port Theatre, porttheatre.com/spotlight or 250-754-8550.

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What’s happening at the Osborne Pub This month at the Osborne Bay Pub, Berry Music Company presents an eclectic line up of live music from gypsy blues to a tribute to country music giants.

Blue Moon Marquee with Darcy Phillips plays on March 20.

The Gypsy blues band features A.W. Cardinal (vocals/guitar) and Jasmine Colette (vocals/bass/drums), who perform original compositions. Artists, such as Howlin’ Wolf, Memphis Minnie and Django Reinhardt are deeply infused in their music. They deliver a mix of early blues, jazz, country and popular songs.

Then on March 28, it’s Outlaw Country with David James & Big River presenting a tribute to Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings. David James and Big River perform one of the most authentic Outlaw Country tribute shows touring today. The professionalism on and off the stage is a testament to the memory of Cash and Waylon that fans have come to expect from David James and Big River.

“It’s not only about the voice,” James said. “It’s about living and breathing the men — their postures, their mannerisms, their moves and quirks. I want our audiences to go home feeling like they observed the men themselves.”

Also playing this March, Row of Crowz, March 7; Lazy Mike & Carson Mallon Duo, March 13; The Soul Shakers, March 14; The June Bugs, March 27. For tickets and more information, visit osbornebaypub.com.

New comedy opens at Ladysmith Theatre Opening March 5 at the Ladysmith Little Theatre is “Kiss The Moon, Kiss The Sun,” by Norm Foster, directed by Josee Duff hues.

Robert, a thirty-five-year-old man with the mental capacity of a child, meets Holly, a pregnant young woman in crisis.

Against all odds and amidst great uncertainty, the two bond and an unexpected family is born. Norm Foster’s “Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun” provides a perfect blend of drama and comedy while reminding us that sometimes goodbye is just a new beginning.

The show runs until March 22. For more information and tickets, visit online at www.ladysmiththeatre.com or the box office (4985 Christie Rd., Ladysmith).

Looking to get involved with improv? On Friday, March 6 and March 20, from 7 pm to 9 pm, the Ladysmith Little Theatre runs an improv session at the theatre. This is a fun group that is open to all levels. (4985 Christie Rd.). To register, contact marilynbridges@shaw.ca or lyndonbzdel@gmail.com.

Film at Cedar Hall Following the success of their first family film night, the Cedar Community Hall is presenting Homeward Bound, the second movie in the Family Fun and Film series at Cedar Community Hall (2388 Cedar Rd.) on March 20.Doors open at 6 pm. Film starts at 6:30 pm.

“Feel free to wear your pjs and bring a sleeping bag and pillow—plus your favourite animal stuffy,” says organizer Kate Girard.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are Children $2 each. Adults free. Snacking bags of popcorn are just $.25/ bag.

For more information, call 250-245-7516.

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Kale – nutritious and delicious Kale is not just really GOOD for you, but it is also one of the easiest and longest lasting garden vegetables to grow. It has the highest levels of beta-carotene of all the Brassicas. It contains 10 times the vitamin A of lettuce and three times the vitamin C of oranges. It also has more B vitamins than whole wheat bread and more calcium than milk! It is so versatile in the kitchen that Sharon Hanna describes 80+ delicious recipes in her Book of Kale: The Easy-to-Grow Superfood, everything from kale chips to smoothies and kale shepherd’s pie with lentils.

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Check out a 2020 seed catalogue to discover the many types of kale you can choose from, whose frilly leaves in many shades of colour will add foliage interest to your garden. Kale cultivars Brassica oleracea fall into different varieties and sub species, including Curled Scotch, Tall Curled, Drumhead, Russian, Tuscan Blue, Labrador and Asparagus kale. Kale leaves range from slightly wavy to tightly frilled, and they come in a range of hues — dark-green (“Vates”), blue-green (“Lacinato”), purple (“Red Russian”), white (“White Russian”) and magenta (“Redbor”).

Add dolomite lime to the garden prior to planting; kales prefer a pH that’s more alkali than acidic. Lime also helps to keep club root at bay, a fungal disease Brassicas are prone to. Sow in spring for summer and fall harvests. Direct seed three-quarters inch deep in drills. Kale should be grown in firm ground because its thick sturdy stalks can reach four feet tall and they can keel over in windy conditions. The seeds are fast to germinate, taking from seven to 10 days. Thin the seedlings to 12 inches apart in the row.

For a harvest through winter, kale is best direct sown in June/July or seeded in cell trays for transplanting by August, no later than mid-September.

Kale is relatively unbothered by insects, and it does not get club root like other Brassicas. Flea beetles eat small round holes in the leaves. If you have this problem, you can prevent it by using floating row covers. Cabbage white butterflies may also lay eggs that develop into cabbage worms, which eat large raggedy holes in the leaves. This problem can be kept under control by removing older kale leaves where masses of grey eggs have been deposited. Prevent disease by harvesting the larger lower leaves first and removing any yellowed leaves.

Winter vegetables survive freezing temperatures by pumping sugars into their cells, which act as an antifreeze.

After hard frosts, kale tastes sweeter.

Once harvested, sugars quickly convert back to starch, which is why storebought can never match the flavour of fresh-picked kale.

Kale grows well in containers. So why pay $5 a bunch at the supermarket when fresh kale is freely available from your garden throughout the year?

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*Use fresh viable seeds. Do not overcrowd. Use cell trays to seed into so that seedlings have space to develop. *Choose sterilized, lightweight seeding mix that provides a moisture-retentive, disease-free, well-drained medium best suited to delicate seedlings. *Make sure you have adequate levels of three critical factors to ensure seedlings thrive once they have germinated: moisture, light and temperature. It’s important to have consistent moisture, underwatering or overwatering causes stress. Yellow or spindly seedlings are often the result of too little light. Too much warmth together with too much moisture leads to a fungal problem called damping off. *Seeds germinate when conditions are conducive to survival. They germinate best when close to their optimum temperature range, which for most vegetables is around 65–80 F (18–27 C). Peas, favas, lettuce and spinach will germinate at cooler temperatures around 40 F (5 C), while tomatoes, snap beans, corn, melons and peppers refuse to germinate at temperatures much outside their optimum range of 75–80 F (24–27 C). *Food stored in the seed’s endosperm is sufficient to nourish the plant through its period of germination into its initial period of growth. Beyond this, nutrients must be provided by applying a weekly feed of organic liquid fish fertilizer and liquid seaweed. *Once they have developed their second set of true leaves, the roots of seedlings are established enough to be trans-

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planted into their own pots or into the garden. *Gradually harden o young plants by putting them out in the day and bringing them in at night for at least a week. This way they adjust to cooler temperatures more gradually.

Carolyn Herriot is author of The Zero Mile Diet, A Year Round Guide to Growing Organic Food and The Zero Mile Diet Cookbook, Seasonal Recipes for Delicious Homegrown Food (Harbour Publishing) available at your local bookstore.

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Interior Design Trends for 2020

BY NIKKI MACCALLUM The farmhouse style has been very popular for the last several years — this year it gets an update. It is now being called countryside chic, and it has a more sophisticated look, with European influences. Furniture used is a combination of antique and new to create some

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whimsy. Colours are soft and muted blues, greens and greys. Lots of botanical prints are used, especially in wallpaper!

In fabrics, I am seeing lots of interesting textures, like velvet and embroidery.

Beautiful large floral prints, plaids, stripes, trellis pattern, in blues, tans, reds, coral, greens and yellow. Mixing patterns is very popular.

Sustainability has become increasingly important. As the desire to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle increases, people are more knowledgeable about the choices available and what to look for when buying home goods and furniture. Natural, sustainable materials, like wool, hemp and organic cotton, are good choices for your bedding, carpets, rugs, pillows and upholstery. When shopping for furniture, look for pieces that are made locally from locally sourced or reclaimed materials.

Along this theme, fiber art — macramé wall hangings, tapestries, wool wall hangings — are also popular this year.

They add warmth and a back-to-nature feeling in your home. You don’t have to look far to find amazing fiber artists in your area — here is a link to some on Vancouver Island: www.gobc.ca/vancouver-island-and-gulf-islands-travel/

Volunteering Physical, mental and spiritual health all play important roles in staying fit for life. Medical experts are recognizing the benefits of volunteering, meditating and unplugging from distractions, essential for balanced mindful living.

CHEMAINUS COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL NEEDS YOU! CVCAS has been growing in leaps and bounds over the past few years.

You have seen the fruits of our labours – Dynamic Summer Music Series in Waterwheel Park, Rainforest Arts Gallery on Willow Street, Pat’s House of Jazz in Crofton and various dances and concerts throughout the winter season too! Future plans include a community theatre, literary groups and a new arts centre in Chemainus.

We are growing and we need a strong team to help us. Please consider joining our team. We have the following volunteer positions available: Social Media Coordinator to post regularly about our many and varied activities, including music, arts and cultural events.

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Print/Advertising Manager to help us schedule, manage and track our advertising strategies Website Designer and Consultant to re-vamp our website.

Bookkeeping assistant to help with data entry in online Quick Books Program, working under a professional bookkeeper and our treasurer.

Grant Writing/Fundraising to research grant writing opportunities and work with an application team.

Annual Community Fundraising to support our Summer Music in the Park Series.

Sound Board Trainee to learn from our experienced engineers and to assist with our many professional performances.

For more information, please email at membership@cvcas.com HISTORY IS CALLING! LADYSMITH MUSEUM is seeking hosts and volunteers to assist with community programming, activities, events and exhibits. For more information, please email info@ladysmithhistoricalsociety.ca or call 250-245-0423.

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RDN Area A Cedar Floods are the most frequent natural hazards in Canada. They are also the most costly in terms of personal property loss and damage. As many are aware, we recently saw the Nanaimo River overflow its banks and cause flooding in several parts of our community. Wilkinson, Alice, Raines and Akenhead Roads were impassable at some points, and residents living on or near those roads faced potential damage, loss and evacuation. The RDN, along with North Cedar Fire Department, Emergency Management BC, City of Nanaimo and BC Hydro, provided assistance to affected residents, as well as those trying to traverse the affected areas.

RDN General Manager of Transportation and Emergency Services Daniel Pearce indicated that the RDN worked with multiple agencies to ensure that the affected residents received the assistance that they needed. There were some inconsistencies in communications between agencies, but overall, Pearce says he believes the response went reasonably well. He did tell the RDN Board after the incident that all of the agencies agreed to further discussion to smooth out any wrinkles that occurred to try to prevent them from happening in the future.

As a result of the flooding, and the five inches of standing water in our fields,

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I spent some time trying to figure out what I should be doing to protect our home and farm from flooding. I found an excellent document online (published by the Government of Canada) called Floods What to Do? In this little handbook, there is a pile of information on planning for a flood, as well as what to do during and after a flood event. I thought I might share some of the information for anyone interested in looking out for their properties.

The impact of a flood on your home can be lowered by taking three steps before a flood happens. First, find out what to do before, during and after the flood; second, make a family emergency plan so that everyone in the house knows what to do, where to go and how to meet each other if an emergency occurs; and third, build or buy an emergency kit that will provide self-sufficiency for at least 72 hours regardless of where you may find yourself.

The booklet also provides preparation tips like putting weather sealant around basement windows and door sills, installing a sump pump and zero reverse flow valves in your basement and moving documents out of your basement and into higher areas of your house to keep them dry.

During a flood, you are asked to listen to the radio to find out where areas are affected, which roads are passable and

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where to go if you have to leave your home. One useful hint given is to leave a note on your door or in your mailbox telling emergency personnel or others where you went and when. Be careful with this one – you don’t want to leave yourself open to petty crime if someone knows you won’t be back for a while.

After the flood recedes, you are advised to wait for authorities to tell you when it is safe to return. Depending on the circumstance, be extremely careful entering your home because you may face potential hazards, such as electrical damage, sewer back-up, dangerous chemicals seeping from packages or cans into the floodwaters. You may also find structural issues due to water infiltration into the structure of your house.

Rather than give you all the details, I would suggest that you get the booklet for yourself. It is at www.getprepared. gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/f lds-wtd/f ldswtd-eng.pdf. Spend a few minutes reading and you may be able to rest easy because you find you’re already prepared!

CVRD Area H N. Oyster/ Diamond Colin Haime’s column was not ready by press time. Please check next month.

CVRD Area G Saltair Harmonized Official Community Plan (HOCP) Recently, over 400 residents attended four open houses about the CVRD’s Regional Harmonized Official Community Plan (HOCP). About 140 Area G and H residents attended the February 8th Open House at the North Oyster Community Centre. Thank you for attending and being part of the conversation.

The HOCP is a document affecting only the nine CVRD electoral areas, (i.e., A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I). A Development Permit Areas document will also be common to all nine areas.

However, each area will have its own, unique Local Area Plan.

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An Additional HOCP Open House to present results compiled from the four HOCP open houses is tentatively scheduled from 2 pm to 4 pm, on April 4, at the Cowichan Community Centre.

Contaminated Recycling Has your recycling been refused? Have you received a notice indicating your recycling tote contains items that should not be there?

As a community of residents who pride themselves on being good recyclers, we have fallen behind. At a recent Electoral Area Services Committee Meeting, CVRD staff presented statistics revealing that many CVRD residents need to do more to ensure the items they place in their totes belong there.

CVRD trucks have a camera that captures the items from your tote as they are dumped into the truck. I challenge all Saltair residents, including myself, to demonstrate that Saltair is the best recycling community in the CVRD. This is good for our wallets and environment.

In 2019, the CVRD Board decided to increase our Solid Waste and Recycle fees in two steps. There was one increase in 2019 and another in 2020. The Area G fees are now $165 per year, after a $32 credit from Recycle BC has been applied.

Saltair Parks and Trails In January, a CVRD Contractor drove a heavy vehicle on a fragile trail in Diana, Princess of Wales Wilderness Park.

There was damage to the trail bed. It created about four inches to six inches of mud and drainage issues. The difference between a 200 pounds human and a one-ton truck has taken its toll on the trail. Saltair taxpayers say they should not have to pay to restore the trail.

In December 2018, several trees fell across Stocking Creek in Stocking Creek Park just above the bridge. The trees could potentially collect debris and partially dam the creek.

By January 2020, the trees had collected a significant amount of debris. Melting snow and rain caused the creek to rise and it breached its banks at this location with minimal damage.

However, the January 31st major rain event added even more debris, forcing the creek to breach its banks on both sides and cause damage to the trails.

Risk assessments need to be updated constantly to mitigate costs and prevent damage to the parks we love.

Saltair Water System Filtration Project Please join me in thanking MP Paul Manly, MLA Doug Routley and the Saltair Water Advisory Committee for their letters of support for our grant application. CVRD staff filed the application at the end of February 2020.

Composting on Thetis Island Thetis Island residents are working to create a small-scale, community composting and education centre for organic waste on the Island. The goals are to divert organics from the solid waste stream and provide high quality compost for Thetis Island food producers to enhance the viability of their operations. I applaud and support this endeavour.

Please contact me at lynne.smith@cvrd.bc.ca or by cell at 250-701-1407. Additional articles can be found on Saltair News & Views at saltairnews.com.Please contact me at lynne. smith@cvrd.bc.ca or phone, 250-701-1407.

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Froggie Love

BY SASHA MARK Spring is almost here. Leaves are budding, birds are singing, and the ground is bursting with rain.

Living in a rainforest, you’d expect some moisture in the air at this time of the year, but there is one animal whose love life truly depends on it. Travelling to seasonal wetlands and ponds, Pacific tree frogs have only one thing in mind: finding a mate and breeding.

To accomplish this, males call out to females with a loud KREK-EK! This is the sound that attracts female tree frogs while telling other males that this territory is taken. The loud mating chorus carries through the forest, drawing me down to Wildwood’s ephemeral wetland to see what the racket is. As I get closer to the wetland, the ground gets soggier, and plants change from trees and saplings to grasses and skunk cabbage.

The earthy aroma of mud and decomposed plants washes over me. Wetlands like this are a safe place for amphibians to breed. The plants provide protective cover from predators lurking above, and since the wetland tends to dry up during summer months, there aren’t any fish or bullfrogs to watch out for.

I push past the red osier dogwood, the mud sucking at my gumboots, slow-

Pseudacris regillia commonly known as the Pacific tree frog. Photo: Greg Schechter

ing my feet down as I go. I keep to the edge, avoiding the deeper water and the possibility of losing a boot to the gooey bottom. As the weather gets hotter, this area will act like a sponge, releasing water slowly, feeding the woods long after the forest soil has dried up. But, for now, it’s the perfect place for an ambitious young tree frog to find a mate.

The loud chorus of KREK-EK! echoes through the wetland, seeming to come from everywhere at once. I stand still and try to locate which direction it’s coming from. Realizing that’s impossible (tree frogs can throw their voices like a ventriloquist), I set off clockwise, skirting the deeper water in the middle.

As I step forward towards a grassy patch, the chorus abruptly stops. I scan the ground looking for the source. And then I see him. His wide eyes masked by a dark stripe from nose to shoulder.

Staring straight at him, I might have missed him; he is so well camouflaged nestled in the emerald green grass. His tiny size is surprising compared to his mighty voice. He is no bigger than my thumb! Looking closer I can see long, slender legs crouched ready to leap.

Poking out from underneath are three long toes, neatly webbed and tipped with round, sticky toe pads. His hands boast three fingers and a fourth smaller digit that looks almost like a thumb. He watches me warily for a moment as I stare back at him, fascinated. Then, with a swift series of hops, he’s gone.

Moments later, the mating call resumes, his voice joining the chorus echoing through the wetland.

If you’re interested, sign up for a Wildwood tour at ecoforestry.ca and you too may be lucky enough to spot these tiny amphibians!

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A drinking problem If you follow world news as closely as I do, always searching for important developments, you’ll be aware that a 21-year-old man was caught by security cameras peeing in the Portland reservoir. Officials, citing the “yuck factor,” then drained the reservoir at a cost of $36,000.

The young man, being a young man, couldn’t see what the fuss was about.

He might also have enquired what the city’s policy was when birds with bulging bladders, or worse, bowels, were in the neighbourhood.

Others would say by draining the reservoir, the city has denied its residents of a health benefit, a little vermouth mixed in with the gin not being a bad thing.

They back their argument up with example from the animal kingdom.

Though you might have a gold-embossed Royal Dalton water bowl for your cat, does Fluffy drink out of it? No, he prefers the other bowl. That’s right, the porcelain one in your bathroom.

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diately and return to Reader’s Digest, a publication with diligent editors to protect you from articles like this. If you continue to read and wish to complain, be aware that you may, dare I say, “piss off ” Juan Manuel Márquez, who may be moving to Portland upon being apprised of their water treatment techniques.

And pissing off Juan is not a good idea, him being a ferocious, esteemed lightweight boxer, with championships in three weight classes. He is fast enough to knockout a hummingbird; strong enough to punch out your truck. Juan, unlike most of us, is willing to go that extra distance in preparations for his fights. And I mean the extra distance. To make himself stronger, Juan drinks his own urine.

The urine is served straight up, no mix and shaken not stirred. Initially, it is sipped, then gulped back. I know this because I watched him do it on YouTube. If ever the urge to knock back a couple shots of urine overcomes you, my suggestion is stay away from YouTube, as the video could be used later, against you, when your spouse sends the men out with their butterfly nets to round you up. It might also be advisable not to get too close to any athlete who is described as being full of piss and vinegar, especially around meal time when they’re likely to order a double.

Being somewhat of a beverage specialist and having a professional interest in, dare I say, cocktails, I went on the Internet to find out more. There, a homeopathic physician and a naturopath

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assured me that morning midstream urine is the purest and richest of the day.

This leads one to believe there are professional urine tasters who can be presented with a blind sample and actually guess not only the quality, but also when the sample was drawn. “Sample number three is definitely showing hints of age.

I’m getting baked ham, scalloped potato on the nose and squash off the palate.

Hold on a minute.” (Takes a sip.) “Butternut squash. My guess is sometime yesterday evening around 7:45.”

My first impression upon hearing Juan’s beverage choice was that the coffee at his place must be pretty bad if it’s forced him to sip from the midmorning stream. Reenactment of breakfast at the Márquez residence: Juan’s wife: Some coffee dear?

Juan: No thanks. I’ll have some of this.

(Tinkle, tinkle) Juan’s wife: Blappppt!!!! (Runs away with covered mouth) Juan: But it helps me sleep.

Never straying far out of my back yard (mainly because the neighbours have me fenced in), I’m always behind the latest trends. Some research on urine therapy discovered that urine is a natural elixir for all kinds of ailments. For example, a urine-soaked stocking around the neck will cure strep throat. If you suffer from multiple jellyfish stings, you might also consider applying a little urine to the affected areas. (Just hope they never attacked your nose.)

As with any cutting edge technology, there’s always a celebrity involved, in

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this case, Madonna, who uses urine for athlete’s foot. And whatever you do, don’t piss her off because her arms are even more ripped than Juan Manuel’s.

As tends to be the case with alternative medicines, the healing claims of urine are vast. It’s been known to cure a variety of ailments, ranging from arthritis, hepatitis, multiple sclerosis, eczema, diabetes, adrenal failure and sunburn. There’s not much out there you can catch or contact that a good cup of urine won’t set straight. Halitosis, as you might imagine, was not on this list.

It’s also described as a good beverage if water is short and, yes, even referred to as the Golden Fountain of Youth. No, I’m not kidding. There is of course the obligatory story about the man from India who drank a pint a day and lived to 99. Forced to drink a pint a day, I would pray for a much shorter lifespan.

It’s also recommended that you drink fresh urine and not keep it in the fridge for when guests drop by.

The message for all you mayors out there is clear. Think twice before draining that reservoir. When the world finds out what’s making Madonna’s feet smell better, they’ll be beating a path to your electoral district, trust me on that. And the money saved, that can go for breath mints just in case Juan Manuel Márquez drops by.

If you’re looking for a beverage a little less controversial and absolutely delicious, pick up a bottle of Brunel de la Gardine Cotes du Rhone, the 2018 vintage — that’s important.

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March 1 – 8 1–28, various times, “Marvellous Wondrettes,” Chemainus Theatre Festival, 9737 Chemainus Rd., Chemainus, 1-800-565-7738 1, 2pm (doors 1:30pm), “Spring Shorts 2,” Ladysmith Little Theatre, 250-924-0658 1, 7pm, Celtic Illusion, The Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 250-754-8550 2–May 9, 10am–5pm (closed Sundays), “Refuge Canada” exhibit, Nanaimo Museum, 100 Museum Way, Nanaimo, 250-753-1821 2, 6pm–8pm, LaFF’s SEWcial Program, Aggie Hall, 1110 1st Ave., Ladysmith 2, 6pm, Literacy Central Vancouver Island First Spelling Bee Fundraiser, The Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 250-754-8550 3, 8pm, Off Stage Jazz James McRae, The Port Theatre Lobby, 250-754-8550 4–20, 11am–4pm, “Journey” Exhibit, Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery 4, 8pm, MRG Concerts Presents Frazey Ford, The Port Theatre, 250-754-8550 5, Ladysmith Chamber Business Mixer, Ironworks Café, RSVP 250-245-2112 or admin@ ladysmithcofc.com 5, 7:30pm (doors 7pm), “Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun,” Ladysmith Little Theatre, 250-924-0658 5, 7:30pm, The Simon & Garfunkel Story, The Port Theatre, 250-754-8550 6, 7pm, Harbour City Jazz Society presents JAZZFEST 2020, The Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 250-754-8550 6, 7pm–9 pm, IMPROV, Ladysmith Little Theatre, 4985 Christie Rd., Ladysmith 6, 7:30pm (doors 7pm), “Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun,” Ladysmith Little Theatre, 4985 Christie Rd., Ladysmith, 250-924-0658

6, 7:30pm, My Generation: 50th Anniversary of Woodstock Tour, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James St., Duncan, 250-748-7529 7, 10am-4pm, Quilt Show featuring Canada 150 Saltair quilt by Saltair Quilters Group plus historic exhibits, etc. Ladysmith Museum, 721 First Avenue, 250-245-0423 7, 11am, Diamonds, Gold and Ladysmith’s Role in the Boer War, talk by historian Rob Johnson, Ladysmith Museum, 721 First Avenue., 250-2450423 or 250-245-0100 7, 1pm–5pm, Sourdough Basics and Artisan Breads Two-day Workshop, $175, Seraphina’s Oven, 250-619-4464 7, 1pm–4pm, Opening Gala for the “Journey” Exhibit, guest speaker Iris Churcher, Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, 444 Parkhill Terrace 7, 7pm, Karaoke at The Cranberry Arms, 1604 Cedar Rd, Nanaimo, 250-722-3112 7, 7:30pm (doors 7pm), “Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun,” Ladysmith Little Theatre, 250-924-0658 7, 8pm, Row of Crowz Band, $10 at door, Osborne Bay Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton, 250-324-2245 8, 9am–4pm, Sourdough Basics and Artisan Breads Two-day Workshop, $175, Seraphina’s Oven, 11286 Green Hill Dr., Ladysmith, 250-6194464 8, noon-4pm, Quilt Show featuring Canada 150 Saltair quilt by Saltair Quilters Group plus historic exhibits, etc. Ladysmith Museum, 721 First Avenue, 250-245-0423 8, 2pm (doors 1:30pm), “Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun,” Ladysmith Little Theatre, 4985 Christie Rd., Ladysmith, 250-924-0658 8, 10am, Earth Lover’s Listening Circle, #4-512 1st Ave., Ladysmith 8, 7:30pm, Manual Cinema: “Frankenstein,” The Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 250-7548550

9 – 15 9, 6pm–8pm, LaFF’s SEWcial Program, Aggie Hall, 1110 1st Ave., Ladysmith 10, 4:30pm, Cedar School & Community Enhancement Society AGM, Cedar Heritage Centre, 1644 McMillan Rd., Cedar 10, 7:30pm, TheatreOne’s Emerging Voices, The Port Theatre, 250-754-8550 11, 7:30pm, The Jerry Cans, The Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 250-754-8550 12, by appointment, BC Cancer Breast Screening Digital Mobile Mammogram Service, 49th Parallel Grocery, 3055 Oak St., Chemainus, 1-800-663-9203 12, 5-7pm, Chamber Membership Meeting, Ladysmith Maritime Society Welcome Centre, RSVP 250.245.2112 or admin@ladysmithcofc. com 12, 7pm, Ladysmith & The History of Building Fires – Related Risks & Prevention! $5 suggested donation. Ladysmith Fire Hall, 810 – Sixth Ave., Ladysmith 12, 7pm–9pm, St. Patrick’s Third Annual Sing Out, featuring Terry Boyle and Ivonne Hernandez, Ladysmith Arts Society Gallery, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith 12, 7:30pm, “Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun,” Ladysmith Little Theatre, 250-924-0658 12, 7:30pm, An Acoustic Evening with Natalie MacMaster, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James St., Duncan, 250-748-7529 13, 9:30am–noon, Healthy Start to Learning Event, Aggie Hall, 1110 1st Ave., Ladysmith 13, 7pm, Lazy Mike & Carson Mallon Duo, Osborne Bay Pub, Crofton, 250-324-2245 13, 7:30pm (doors 7pm), “Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun,” Ladysmith Little Theatre, 4985 Christie Rd., Ladysmith, 250-924-0658

14, 10am–1pm, Wordstorm presents “Master the Mic” Workshop, Bowen Park Complex, Room 4, 500 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo 14, 10am-4pm, Quilt Show featuring Canada 150 Saltair quilt by Saltair Quilters Group plus historic exhibits, etc. Ladysmith Museum, 721 First Avenue, 250-245-0423 14, 1pm–3pm, Nanaimo Horticultural Society Meeting, First Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 595 Townsite Rd., Nanaimo 14, 7pm, Double Play Band, The Cranberry Arms, 1604 Cedar Rd., Nanaimo, 250-722-3112 14, 7pm–10pm, St. Patrick’s Day Dance, with the Copper Canyon Band, Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus

17, by appointment, BC Cancer Breast Screening Digital Mobile Mammogram Service, 49th Parallel Grocery, 3055 Oak St., Chemainus, 1-800-663-9203 17, 6:30pm, Mini Pop Kids Live, The Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 250-754-8550 18, by appointment, BC Cancer Screening Digital Mobile Mammogram Service, 49th Parallel Grocery, 3055 Oak St., Chemainus, Ladysmith Community Health Centre, 1111 4th Ave., Ladysmith, 1-800-663-9203 18, 9:30am–11am, Blood Pressure Clinic, Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus

14, 7:30pm, Completely Creedence: A Tribute to CCR, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James St., Duncan, 250-748-7529

19, by appointment, BC Cancer Breast Screening Digital Mobile Mammogram Service, Ladysmith Community Health Centre, 1111 4th Ave., Ladysmith, 1-800-663-9203

14, 7:30pm, VI Symphony – Iconic Beethoven, The Port Theatre, 250-754-8550

19, 10am, General Meeting, Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus

14, 7:30pm “Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun,” Ladysmith Little Theatre, 250-924-0658

19, 5:30pm & 7:15pm, VI Symphony – Happy Hour Soundbites, The Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 250-754-8550

14, 8pm, The Soul Shakers, $10 at door, Osborne Bay Pub, Crofton, 250-324-2245 15, noon-4pm, Quilt Show featuring Canada 150 Saltair quilt by Saltair Quilters Group plus historic exhibits, etc. Ladysmith Museum, 721 First Avenue, 250-245-0423 15, 2pm “Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun,” Ladysmith Little Theatre, 250-924-0658 15, 3pm–6pm, St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, St. Mary’s Hall, 1135-4th Ave, Ladysmith, 250245-3414 15, 7:30pm, SKETCHES: An Acoustic Evening with Natalie Macmaster, The Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 250-754-8550

16 – 22 16, by appointment, BC Cancer Breast Screening Digital Mobile Mammogram Service, 49th Parallel Grocery, 3055 Oak St., Chemainus, 1-800-663-9203 16–19, 9am–5pm, Baking for a Living One Week Course, $800, Seraphina’s Oven, 11286 Green Hill Dr., Ladysmith, 250-619-4464 16, 7pm–9pm, Island Stitchery Group Meeting, Christ Community Church, 2221 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo, 250-758-6783

19, 7pm, Festival of Lights Monthly Planning Meeting, Festival of Lights Building, 1163 4th Ave., Ladysmith

21, 4pm, Fred Penner’s The Cat Came Back 40th Anniversary Tour, The Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 250-754-8550 21, 7pm, Karaoke at The Cranberry Arms, 1604 Cedar Rd, Nanaimo, 250-722-3112 21, 7:30pm (doors 7pm), “Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun,” Ladysmith Little Theatre, 4985 Christie Rd., Ladysmith, 250-924-0658 22, 10am–2pm, Seedy Sunday, Si’em Lelum Gymnasium, 5574 River Rd., Duncan, 250-7488506 22, noon-4pm, Quilt Show featuring Canada 150 Saltair quilt by Saltair Quilters Group plus historic exhibits, etc. Ladysmith Museum, 721 First Avenue, 250-245-0423 22, 2pm (doors 1:30pm), “Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun,” Ladysmith Little Theatre, 4985 Christie Rd., Ladysmith, 250-924-0658 22, 3pm, Chemainus Classical Concerts: Anna Betuzzi, oboe, with Kelly Charlton, piano, St. Michael’s Church, 2858 Mill St., Chemainus, 250-748-8383

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19, 7:30pm “Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun,” Ladysmith Little Theatre, 250-924-0658

23, by appointment, BC Cancer Breast Screening Digital Mobile Mammogram Service, Ladysmith Community Health Centre, 1111 4th Ave., Ladysmith, 1-800-663-9203

20, 6pm (movie 6:30pm), Family Fun and Film series presents “Homeward Bound,” Cedar Community Hall, 250-245-7516

23–31, 11am–4pm, “Essence” Exhibit, St. Joseph’s Artist Studios, 9735 Elm St., Chemainus

20, 7pm–9 pm, IMPROV, Ladysmith Little Theatre, 4985 Christie Rd., Ladysmith

23, 7pm, Rocklands Entertainment presents Yesterday Once More, The Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 250-754-8550

20, 7:30pm, Jesse Cook’s Tempest 25 Tour, The Port Theatre, 250-754-8550 20, 7:30pm (doors 7pm), “Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun,” Ladysmith Little Theatre, 4985 Christie Rd., Ladysmith, 250-924-0658 20, 8pm, Blue Moon Marquee with Darcy Phillips, $25 at door, Osborne Bay Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton, 250-324-2245 21, 9:55am, The Met Opera Live in HD: Agrippina, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James St., Duncan, 250-748-7529 21, 10am-4pm, Quilt Show featuring Canada 150 Saltair quilt by Saltair Quilters Group plus historic exhibits, etc. Ladysmith Museum, 721 First Avenue, 250-245-0423

23, 7pm, Reel Alternatives present “Maiden,” Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James St., Duncan, 250-748-7529 24, by appointment, BC Cancer Breast Screening Digital Mobile Mammogram Service, Ladysmith Community Health Centre, 1111 4th Ave., Ladysmith, 1-800-663-9203 24-25, 9am–4pm, Spring Bake Camp for Kids (2 days), Seraphina’s Oven, 250-619-4464 Saturdays & Sundays, Quilt Exhibit at Ladysmith Museum 25, Kim’s Convenience, the Port Theatre 28, Outlaw Country, Tribute Johnny Cash & Waylon Jennings, Osborne Bay Pub

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24, 7pm, Ladysmith Camera Club presents Brad Powell’s “A Love Affair With Landscape Photography,” Hardwick Hall, High St. at 3rd Ave., Ladysmith 25, 7:30pm, “Kim’s Convenience,” The Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 250-754-8550 26, 6pm–8pm, Death Café, Hardwick Hall, 232 High St., Ladysmith, ladysmithdeathcafe@gmail. com 26, 7pm, Ladysmith Ground Search & RescueAGM, classroom in the compound behind the Ladysmith Fire Rescue access off Malone Road.

More info please call Allen at 250-734-1897 26, 7:30pm, Ken Lavigne presents “Three Knights with a Tenor,” The Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 250-754-8550 27, 7pm (doors 6:30pm), Medley Café Open Mic, St. John’s Anglican Church, 486 Jubliee St., Duncan 27, 7:30pm, Victoria Symphony: Music of the Emerald Isles, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James St., Duncan, 250-748-7529 27, 8pm, The Junebugs, Osborne Bay Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton, 250-324-2245 28, 10am-4pm, Quilt Show featuring Canada 150 Saltair quilt by Saltair Quilters Group plus historic exhibits, etc. Ladysmith Museum, 721 First Avenue, 250-245-0423 28, 1pm–5pm, Sourdough Basics and Ancient Grains Two-day Workshop, $175, Seraphina’s Oven, 11286 Green Hill Dr., Ladysmith, 250-6194464 28, 7pm, Big Daddy Band, The Cranberry Arms, 1604 Cedar Rd., Nanaimo, 250-722-3112 28, 7:30pm, Kim’s Convenience: Arts Club Theatre Company, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James St., Duncan, 250-748-7529 28, 8pm, Outlaw Country-Johnny Cash & Waylon Jennings Tribute, $24 at door, Osborne Bay Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton, 250-3242245 29, 9am–4pm, Sourdough Basics and Ancient Grains Two-day Workshop, $175, Seraphina’s Oven, 11286 Green Hill Dr., Ladysmith, 250-6194464 29, noon-4pm, Quilt Show featuring Canada 150 Saltair quilt by Saltair Quilters Group plus historic exhibits, etc. Ladysmith Museum, 721 First Avenue, 250-245-0423 29, 7:30pm, A Night of Bowie: The Definitive Bowie Experience, The Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 250-754-8550

30 - 31 31, 8pm, Off Stage Jazz Quinn Bachand, The Port Theatre Lobby, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 250-754-8550

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MAKE IT NICE qualified, experienced gardener available for private, residential gardens. Please call 250-754-9346.

WANTED ACTIVE SENIOR LADY looking for reasonable rental accommodation. Ladysmith – Chemainus areas. Non-smoker; no pets. Excellent references.

Call 250-924-6314 or leave message.

VOLUNTEERS needed for a variety of positions.

Ladysmith Museum needs greeters, and program facilitators, Ladysmith Archives has positions in research and archiving. The Industrial Heritage Preservation Group seeks individuals who would like to paint, repair or work on machinery and other artifacts. Contact Ladysmith & District Historical Society at 250-245-0100.

LEARNING LEARN local history with Lives & Legends Heritage Video series available on Ladysmith and District Historical Society’s YouTube channel.

You can also visit the Ladysmith Archives, open 9 am to 2 pm Monday to Friday, or the Ladysmith Museum, re-opening Feb. 17, 2020.

BUSINESS CONCRETE RESULTS. Contracting, fullservice forming and finishing, walls, walks, patios, drives. 35 years experience. Call Gord 250-753-4024.

TAKE 5 ads work! 250-245-7015 EXPERIENCED HOUSESITTER Now offering Senior Companionship, Respite Care and Concierge Services. Peaceofmindcare. wordpress.com. Kathleen 250-619-0786 or email kgrcoaching@gmail.com.

I CAN EDIT. Copy editing, proofreading, structural editing and more. Fiction or nonfiction, web content and eBook prep.

For more information, email editican@gmail. com.

VIDEO PRODUCTION services, from script to screen, edited and ready to post on YouTube, Facebook or your website. Editor@take5.ca.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS NEW KIDS & ADULT YOGA Ladysmith! Schedule @ brstudio.ca. All levels welcome. Weekends & Wednesdays at Body Resource Studio. FB: Raeanna Have More Love. Questions contact Raeanna Layfield at raeraelay@gmail.com or 250-896-1601.

MOBILE FOOT CARE NURSE. Corns, Callus, Fungus, Diabetes. Contact Carol Hollett, LPN/ Foot Care Nurse at ghollett99@hotmail.com or 250-210-1191.

TAI CHI for mental & physical health. Beginner classes start Sept. & Jan., Mondays, at Cedar Heritage Centre. On-going class Wednesdays at North Oyster Community Centre. Both classes 10am–noon, www.taichinanaimo.org. Call Sara 250-245-1466.

CERTIFIED END OF LIFE DOULA. As a professional, my role is to provide experienced loving care during the End of Life Journey.

Contact Georgina at georgina@rockyhollowfarm. ca or 250-722-2377.

HOME & YARD INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL Blackberries, Ivy, Broom, etc. We get to the root of the problem. Thorough and reliable. Manual and machine removal. Free Quotes. Contact Alder Environmental info@alderenviro.com or 250-686-5090.

KB HANDYMAN AND YARDWORKS SERVICES. Minor carpentry work, decks, fences, gutter cleaning, power washing, tree pruning, yard clean up, lawn fertilizing, mowing. Seniors discount. Contact Karl kbhandymanandyardworks@gmail.com or 250-714-2738.

HEART LAKE ROOFING for all your roofing repairs 250-668-9195.

DO YOU OWN A LARGE PROPERTY and feel overwhelmed with maintenance? We create low maintenance landscapes that thrive by nature. Contact Alder Environmental at www. alderenviro.com or 250-686-5090.

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

ALL ACRES TREE SERVICE providing all aspects of tree work. Pruning, falling, hedging, dangerous tree removal. Fully insured. Professional work at reasonable rates. Call 250-246-1265.

MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT with your landscaping! Our landscapes support pollinators, restore habitat and celebrate West Coast native plants. Maintenance packages available. www.alderenviro.com or 250-686-5090.

DARRELL ESSAR RENOVATIONS. Over 30 years’ experience, certified journeyman carpenter. No Job is too small, from fences, decks, tile work, hardwood flooring, painting, drywall etc. For free estimate, call Darrell 250-714-3823.

ISLAND PRUNING. Professional tree care from large scale orchards to budding new trees. I can meet any pruning need. Shrubs, vines and ornamental. Large and small clean ups. Call Darcy Belcourt 250-323-1260.

ARE YOU BUYING OR SELLING A HOME? Curb appeal, re-design or new design, www. islandgardenscapes.ca or 250-802-0461.

PETS PROFESSIONAL PET CARE SERVICE. “Leash ‘em & walk ‘em” with Marlena & Babs. I am bonded, have Animal First Aid and CPR. My service for all pet includes dog walking, home care visits, overnight in your home and much more. As my love is yours! Call 250.246.3394.

THE PET NANNY. Let us pamper and love your pets at your home or ours. References are available. Contact Shanon or Bill at sburchard@ hotmail.ca or 250-924-8809.

SENIORS HIRED HAND for Independent Elder, old jobs, companionship, meal prep, etc! Valid First Aid/CPR, Clean Driver’s record, Level 2 Foodsafe, Gardner and Handywoman. Call Marilyn at 250-606-7069.

LYNN’S SENIORS CARE HOME. High quality personalized care. Warm caring environment.

Great food and snacks. Family events. Couples and pets welcome. Ocean views, gardens. North of Ladysmith. www.lynnsseniorcare.com. Call 250245-3391.

GRANNYS ON THE GO COMPANION SERVICES. Are you looking for someone that can help you with an active senior family member? Well look no further than Janet Bowman at janetmb@shaw.ca or 250-924-1515.

LEAVE A LEGACY. Memoirs, family cookbooks, personal histories. Print, eBook, video format.

Professional publishing services. editor@take5.ca or call 250-245-7015.