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Council begins the Alternative Approval Process for Couverdonboundary expansion Lindsay ChungTHE CHRONICLE

Ladysmith council has accepted the boundary extension proposal submitted by Couverdon Real Estate, triggering an Alternative Approval Process and taking a step closer to bringing about 700 acres of TimberWest land into the town.At a special council meeting Jan.

28 at the Ladysmith Seniors Centre, council heard a presentation from Bob Smits of the North Oyster Diamond Ratepayers raising concerns about Couverdon’s boundary expansion proposal, and a presentation from Couverdon, the real estate company of TimberWest.

Couverdon and the Town of Ladysmith are brokering a deal whereby Ladysmith would expand city limits to include a 700-acre parcel of land west of the Diamond — stretching from north of Grouhel Road to Malone road — in exchange for Ladysmith gaining title to about 500 acres of TimberWest land adjacent to Stocking and Holland lakes. If everything goes ahead, Couverdon would foot the bill to build roads, install services and subdivide lots in preparation for the sale of parcels beginning in early 2017. TimberWest’s proposal calls for a phased development that includes 1,500 housing units.

Couverdon first introduced the notion of a boundary expansion in 2009, and the company held an open house in July 2011 to gauge public sentiment. Last summer, Couverdon effectively entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Ladysmith, which outlines the expectations and process, explained Frank Limshue, Couverdon’s director of

planning and zoning.Limshue told council that if the

boundary expansion is approved and the lands are re-zoned, TimberWest would be looking to develop in phases, and the timetable for all four passes is 30 to 40 years.

In terms of the land use concept, James Miner, a managing principal with Sasaki Associates Inc., which has been assisting with the project, says Couverdon is looking to set a new standard for development on the Island, as they are looking creatively at housing density, offering trails for walking and biking, and green infrastructure, with higher density closer to town and less density farther away.

In his presentation, Smits urged council to slow down the process to provide more information and include more people in the process.“Keep in mind every decision you make will have an impact on every jurisdiction around Ladysmith,” he said. “We’d prefer they were done on a regional basis with everyone having some input and not just the Town of Ladysmith; perhaps a Cowichan Valley Regional District committee with representative from Ladysmith, Area G and Area H would be a good start. Given that Couverdon has said this is a long-term development plan, couldn’t we delay this matter to find out exactly what the financial impact, the sustainability cost of this development will be?”

Protecting the watershed is a big piece of this process, as around 700 acres of forest land in the Holland Lake and Stocking Lake watershed would be turned over the community.

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In brief Jeneece Place is ‘like being home’Lindsay ChungTHE CHRONICLE

Janice Boley and Roy Johnson figure they’ve probably spent more time at Jeneece Place in Victoria than any other family.

Boley’s three-year-old daughter, Eve-Lynne Linden, was born with an omphalocele — a defect that means her abdominal organs (stomach, intestines and liver) are located in a sac outside her body. Eve-Lynne was born by c-section in November 2011, and after 402 days in BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, she was discharged and brought home to Ladysmith. The curly-haired girl has had to spend a lot of time in the hospital since then.

The omphalocele, or “O” as Boley calls it, causes Eve-Lynne’s lungs to grow long and thin, and her heart is not in the right place. She also has a tracheostomy and ventilator, and she continues to have health challenges.

All these issues mean Eve-Lynne has to spend a lot of time at Victoria General Hospital. And when she’s there, Boley and Johnson stay at Jeneece Place.

Owned and operated by the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, the 10,500-square-foot home is located on the grounds of Victoria General Hospital, and it contains 10 bedrooms, a large communal kitchen, dining room and games, media, activity and laundry rooms, as well as outdoor play and recreation areas.“It’s a pretty awesome place,” said

Johnson. “There is not one thing I would say that needs improvement.”“We’d be lost without it,” added

Boley. “Jeneece Place makes it a lot less stressful because when you go there, it’s like being home. You walk in, and they know your name. My first time at Jeneece Place, I thought ‘wow, I could be home.’”

Boley and Johnson describe

Jeneece Place as very welcoming, and they say staying there helps alleviate a lot of stress around hospital visits because it only takes about five minutes to get from the house into the hospital, and they’re able to save money by being so close and being in a residence where they can cook their own meals.

Boley and Johnson say there’s a real family feel at Jeneece Place.

Boley, Johnson and Eve-Lynne were at Jeneece Place at Christmas time, and they received Christmas gifts from the staff and volunteers, and there was a Christmas dinner for everyone in the house. They’ve also had Thanksgiving dinners at Jeneece Place, and at Easter last year, the staff organized a special Easter egg hunt for Eve-Lynne, who needs a buggy to get around.

Boley and Johnson expect to spend even more time in Victoria in the coming years, as Eve-Lynne will need surgeries to fix her omphalocele.

Boley says Jeneece Place is

incredibly accommodating. They often don’t know when they’ll have to go to the hospital next, and Jeneece Place can always find a way to get them in.“They’re very good about if we’re

booked in for a week and something happens with Eve-Lynne, they don’t have to boot you out; they figure out how to keep you,” added Boley.

Johnson says they even try to put you in the same room each time so it feels consistent and feels more like home, and they get to know the staff really well.“It’s hard to leave sometimes

because it’s just like home,” said Johnson.

Eve-Lynne has been connected with Jeneece Place basically since it opened. To give back to Jeneece Place, Johnson will often do handyman chores around the home and fix things for them, and he and Boley contribute to fundraisers. Also, Boley’s mother makes hats and slippers for the families staying there.

“They’ve been a godsend,” said Boley. “We would be completely lost without Jeneece Place. It’s sad when we leave. We’re happy to be going home, but we are sad to leave because they make us so comfortable. I definitely think Jeneece Place is about family.”

Jeneece Place celebrated its second anniversary Jan. 20, on the same day that Jeneece Edroff, the visionary behind the house, celebrated her 20th birthday.

Since Jeneece Place opened its doors Jan. 23, 2012, 749 families have stayed at the house. Ninety-six per cent of those families are from Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, and 190 families are from the Central Island, which includes Ladysmith.

Linda Hughes, president and CEO of the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, feels Jeneece Place has become “a real blessing to the entire Island.”

Hughes feels there are a lot of things that contribute to the “home away from home” feeling families have when they stay at Jeneece Place, including the building itself.“There are all these spaces for

families to be together,” said Hughes. “It’s this perfect combination of private space and shared space that’s so welcoming.”Another major contributing factor

is the staff members and volunteers who work so hard to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable, noted Hughes.“As soon as a family comes in, they

make it their job to get to know that family and ask them what they need,” she said. “We have great volunteers.”

Hughes wants to emphasize that Jeneece Place may be located in Victoria, but it really is a resource for the whole Island.

For more information about Jeneece Place, visit http://jeneeceplace.org.

Janice Boley and Roy Johnson say the Victoria residence helps take some stress out of frequent hospital visits

Seaward Kayaks received offers from four Dragons

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Free employer forum focuses on conducting hiring interviews

The Ladysmith Downtown Business Association (LDBA), in co-operation with Dynamic HR Solutions and Global Vocational Services, will be offering a free employer forum on conducting hiring interviews later this month.“Interviews can be the most important part of the hiring process and are often ineffectual,” states a press release.

“This interactive two-hour session will review proven successful techniques and processes when looking at future employees.

The upcoming employer forum is structured around the job posting, cover letter, resumé review and the actual interview.”

Ginger Brunner and Jack Tieleman will facilitate the forum.

Brunner is the president of Dynamic HR Solutions and has more than a decade of experience in the human resources sector. Tieleman is the chief operations officer of Global Vocational Services and has spent the last 10 years working in a variety of government-funded programs and services.They will share

their knowledge and experience with area employers Wednesday, Feb. 19. The forum will take place from 7-9 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion at 621 First Ave. in Ladysmith.

This is the first in a series of employer forums that are scheduled to run through the first half of 2014.

This forum is free to LDBA members or $10 for non-members.

For more information or to register for the session, contact Jassica at Dynamic HR Solutions at 250-597-1901 or [email protected].

Janice Boley, Eve-Lynne Linden and Roy Johnson spend a lot of time at Jeneece Place in Victoria when Eve-Lynne is at the hospital. LINDSAY CHUNG

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The Wealthy Barber has tentatively taken a cut of Canada’s swelling paddling market by sinking $300,000 into Chemainus’ Seaward Kayaks.

As shown Wednesday, Jan. 29 on CBC’s Dragons’ Den, Dragon and Wealthy Barber author David Chilton grabbed Seaward’s ask for cash and 15 per cent of the company — plus a five per cent royalty until his stake is paid off — so Seaward can tap the lower-price, plastic kayak market.

Owners Jacquie and Steve Ree are mulling details of Chilton’s offer on the pitch from then-sales manager Doug Godkin.

“The due diligence is in place, and we look forward to a follow-up,” Jacquie told the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Jan. 30. “The pitch was to expand our product line of lower-end kayaks.”

Those unnamed, rotomolded models — measuring eight to 16 feet

— could fetch $300 to $1,200 from rental businesses, and sell through department stores, she noted.“The low-end line gets

you opportunities in big-box stores,” she said of the affordable “bomb-proof” boats.

Seaward’s Den debut also floated her firm’s name nationwide, a gleeful Ree added. Besides, the night marked pitches by proudly Canadian firms.

Seaward is Canada’s largest manufacturer of Fiberglas kayaks, hand-made in Mural Town, noted Godkin.

And with Seaward’s 25 years in the biz, posting $1.57 million in annual sales, the pitch proved a perfect fit for all Dragons — except black sheep Kevin O’Leary.“You have (three) very

viable offers; I’m out,” he stated.

Chilton’s offer was among three made by Dragons impressed by Seaward’s factually simple presentation by Godkin during March taping of the wildly popular Den.

Godkin and the Rees retired to the Den’s Rat Room to debate the three offers.

Dragons Jim Treliving (Boston Pizza, Mr. Lube magnate), and internet tycoon Bruce Croxon partnered to offer $300,000 for 45 per cent of Seaward.

Venture capitalist Arlene Dickinson made the third offer: $300,000 for a 10-per-cent royalty forever.

Those potential deals surfaced after the Dragons checked Seaward’s shiny line of recreational boats — Dickinson even sat in the firm’s glass-bottom, 10-foot Intrigue model.

While O’Leary noted “$1.5 million isn’t a lot of sales,” Godkin explained Den dollars can launch lower-priced crafts carrying

“attention to detail” galore, such as comfortable seating.“There’s just no style

to them,” he said of competitors’ kayaks. “The nickel-and-dime stuff makes all the difference.”

Croxon was sold.“This fits my lifestyle

perfectly,” he said, noting his offer was unusual for a non-digital business.

The low-end models would join Seaward’s premier line of glass and Kevlar crafts (costing up to $5,000), and its mid-range thermoform fleet.“This is a fantastic Canadian

story,” Dickinson said.Godkin agreed.

“This (investment) is great for our economy, our work force — and our paddlers.”

Seaward’s final decision about Chilton’s offer was expected in a few weeks, Ree said last Thursday.

Ross Armourthe chronicle

North Oyster Elementary School has just completed a 14-day read-a-thon fundraiser.

The event, organized by the school’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC), started back on Jan. 15 and the students were

able to read for a combined total of more than 38,000 minutes, both at home and at school.

Melanie Williams from the PAC was the instigator for the event that looks to improve literacy skills at the school.“All the money raised will go towards the kids and help fund things the

school can’t pay for,” said Williams. “For example, field trips and extracurricular materials, as well as reading materials that aren’t paid for by the school, the PAC will help to pay for that.“Also, with the things parents can’t afford but that everyone needs each year, the PAC

will help with that. So, if a child at the school has a special hot lunch but can’t afford to pay for it.”

More than 17,000 of the reading minutes have been accumulated while the students have been in school, with various classes choosing to read books on their snack times.

The school also has a “read-o-meter” set up so students and staff can view the exact reading of minutes involved with heads and eyes engrossed in literature.“The kids have put a lot of hard work into this and deserve a lot of credit. It’s about getting the kids reading and enjoying reading,” said Williams, who took up the reigns initially with regards to bringing the event to North Oyster.

Williams and

company decided to go ahead with the event after a conversation with school principal James Pascoe, acknowledging that the school’s literacy was down.“I wrote a lot of

letters and about 15 people came forward and donated, as well as local businesses and banks,” she said.

The final day of the read-a-thon was Friday, Jan. 31.

Williams also

confirmed that she will use some of the funds raised to help kickstart a gardening program she wants to set up this month that teaches children how to eat more healthily.


Students read 38,000 minutes in 14 days

Students at North Oyster Elementary School recently completed a 14-day read-a-thon, accumulating more than 38,000 minutes of reading at home and at school and raising money for the school. Photo Submitted

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All persons who deem their interest in property affected by the proposed bylaws will be offered a reasonable opportunity to be heard or present written submissions respecting matters contained within the bylaws at the Public Hearing.The above Bylaws may be inspected at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, British Columbia from Monday through Friday, January 31, 2014 – February 17, 2014, during normal offi ce hours (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) excluding statutory holidays.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on MONDAY February 17, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, British Columbia to consider the following amendments to “Offi cial Community Plan 2003, No. 1488” and “Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw 1995, No. 1160”, as amended:

BYLAWS:“Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw 2003, No. 1488, Amendment Bylaw (No. 42), 2014, No. 1843”“Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw 1995, No. 1160, Amendment Bylaw (No. 96), 2014, No. 1844”In general terms, the purpose of Bylaw 1843 is to amend the Offi cial Community Plan by designating the subject property as ‘Single Family Residential’ and to remove Development Permit Area 4 (DPA 4) from the property. The property is currently designated ‘Multi-Family Residential’.

In general terms, the purpose of Bylaw 1844 is to amend the Zoning Bylaw by placing the ‘Medium Density Urban Residential Zone (R-1-A)’ on the subject property to permit single family residential dwelling use.

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TimberWest lands around Stocking Lake for some time, and this would mean 95 per cent of the Stocking Lake watershed would be owned by the Town and the CVRD.

Greg Roberts reminded council that not so many years ago, residents volunteered their time to help the Town come up with a vision for Ladysmith, which included keeping a village feel.“I think expanding to the north is inconsistent with the values that were expressed in those workshops,” he said. “I think the Town would be better served by establishing its vision and ideals and working with TimberWest to manage in a different way in that watershed. Council, I encourage you to not go full speed ahead. There are bigger questions here that need to be looked at before we

go down that path.”At the meeting,

council voted to direct staff to proceed with the proposed boundary extension submitted by Couverdon and to sign the proposal for submission to the provincial government.

Council also directed staff to

proceed with the Alternative Approval Process for the proposal.

With an Alternative Approval Process, electors can submit an Elector Response Form to indicate that a referendum must be held. If 10 per cent of electors or more submit a form, it will go to a referendum.

If less than 10 per cent of municipal electors submit an Elector Response Form, the boundary extension request will be deemed to have the approval of electors, and the proposal may proceed to the provincial government for consideration.

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Town moves ahead with proposal

James Miner (left) of Sasaki Associates Inc., and Frank Limshue of Couverdon Real Estate answer questions during a special council meeting regarding Couverdon’s proposed boundary expansion Jan. 28 at the Ladysmith Seniors Centre. Lindsay Chung


South African sign language i n t e r p r e t e r T h a m s a n q a

Jantjie literally put words in the mouths of global delegates during the internationally-televised memorial service for the late Nelson Mandela.

Sign language experts assert Jantjie wrongly quoted delegates as citing “rocking horses” and “prawns.” Following this debacle, Jantjie admitted to having a schizophrenic break during the memorial service.

Later, he was admitted to a psychiatric hospital for treatment. Many spectators jeered at this act as being

disrespectful, while others sneered at it as being utterly moronic.

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The wheels on the bus go ’round and ’round as Cedar Secondary School is steered toward closure. The Save Cedar Schools group has focused its energies lately on school buses, but it hasn’t put aside its mandate, and it

won’t, at least not until the bitter end.In recent weeks, the school board has been examining

the problem of transporting Cedar kids to their high school of choice — Ladysmith Secondary School or John Barsby Secondary School. Though Barsby is the catchment school, more than half of Cedar parents would rather their children attend Ladysmith, so the district is thinking about expanding bus service.

With this busing issue at the forefront, it might seem that Cedar’s closure is being considered a foregone conclusion, but it’s not. Save Cedar Schools still seeks salvation — haggling over bus routes is just a backup plan. The group has exhausted most of its ideas on how to save its school, going with tried and tested methods — protesting, writing letters to the editor, layman budgeting and heckling at board meetings.

Now it’s placing one last bet, that the judicial review being sought by the Snuneymuxw First Nation will give Cedar Secondary a second chance. The school district has filed its response, and a hearing is expected in early March, ensuring there are at least a few more weeks before any hint of resolution.

The problem with these sorts of schoolyard scraps is that kids could come out the worse for wear. Teenagers already undergo a ton of stress ... moving to a new school is another stressor. So should parents be trying to make their kids excited about a new school and willing to embrace change? If parents are resisting this change, does that make it harder? Conversely, if parents didn’t stand up for their beliefs, what message would that send?

If Cedar closes, at least we can be certain there are school communities at Ladysmith and John Barsby that are going to be welcoming their new classmates and peers. —Greg Sakaki (Nanaimo News Bulletin)

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Trail user urges council to ‘not play dictators’

Editor:

Here we go again, a few people complain about a problem, often imaginary and often, at least in part, caused by themselves, and the authorities react with knee-jerk reactions, spoiling something nice and enjoyable for the large majority.

I walk the trail often both ways and I have yet to meet an aggressive animal, off-leash or on. I see people holding on to their dogs when they see me coming, and when I get close, the dogs just want to lick my hand.

Some people have an unreasonable fear of dogs, and a dog will sense this and also react in fear, and for this, it is common sense for the dog owner to hold the animal when meeting strangers.

We have few enough areas where dogs can run as they so much like to do, and it would be a shame to restrict them in a perfect place such as Holland Creek Trail.

What is much more important is for parents of small children on the trail to have them under strict control before one drops off the edge with awful consequences. OMG, now I have said it. The next thing to happen is council will install childproof fences and totally destroy a natural beautiful trail.

Council, please use some common sense and not play dictators to please two or three in a crowd of hundreds. Thank you.

Robert Brodgesell

Ladysmith

Dog owner disappointed council wants leashes on Holland Creek Trail

Editor:

I was very disappointed to read the article “Council wants

leashes on Holland Creek trail.”Every day, my husband and/

or I walk our three dogs on one of the trails in Ladysmith. Our dogs know a lot of the other dogs and look forward to their daily “meet and greet.”

Holland Creek is a trail, not a park. The back side of the trail is quite remote, and one never knows if there are bears, cougars or bad humans there. Our dogs will alert us if there is something we should be cautious about. I would rather have my dogs off-leash and better able to protect me should we encounter a problem.

It costs a fair dollar to be a dog citizen of this community. It is fair to say that there will be the odd problem, but there are problems caused by humans too. We don’t see a leash going on them.

To see the comment “I’ve heard enough” is really frustrating to this responsible dog owner.

Debby Baker

Ladysmith

Person who did doughnuts in North Oyster Community Centre parking lot damaged work of volunteers

Editor:

This is to the person who did the “doughnuts” in the recently spread gravel of the North Oyster Community Centre parking lot in early January.

You may need someone to read this for you, as I’m quite certain someone who gets pleasure from damaging or destroying other people’s property can’t be literate; literacy is the ability to read and write!

You wouldn’t know this, for the aforementioned reason, but a great number of volunteers from the communities surrounding the community hall have worked tirelessly for many years to restore the old North

Oyster School. Businesses, as well as individuals, have donated generously with cash and/or providing equipment or materials.

The parking lot you cleverly rutted was graded and gravelled, as a donation, by two local businesses.

Bob Handel

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Celebrate community, connection on Family DayLindsay ChungTHE CHRONICLE

Next week, we’ll celebrate the second annual Family Day, and in Ladysmith, that means celebrating community, connection and collaboration.

Ladysmith Family and Friends (LaFF) has been celebrating family and community by creating a family tree that demonstrates that family is more than the people to whom you are related.“Right now, we have

a seasonal tree, and with it being Family Day, we decided to create a LaFF family tree,” explained LaFF executive director Jacquie Neligan.

“Participants have been decorating hearts and putting them on the tree. It shows they are part of our family and part of the larger community. Aggie Hall is often referred to as the community’s living room, and it’s a way of showing that children aren’t individual and families aren’t individual. It certainly takes a whole

community to raise a child these days, and this is a visual.”

Children and families who take part in LaFF programming have been decorating hearts for the tree, along with LaFF board members and other supporters in the community, such as groups who donate to the programs. “It’s showing that it’s

a larger family tree than just under the roof of Aggie Hall and the people who come here,” said Neligan. “There’s a lot that goes into running the organization, and we get a lot of support from the program.”

Support and community are also a big part of Neligan’s newest job as a Make Children First co-ordinator. It’s a provincial initiative to add extra support to the Ladysmith Early Years Partnership to make sure there is co-ordination and discussion taking place between all the stakeholders, explained Neligan, who started this role in December.“It’s creating a voice

and opportunity for discussion,” she said.

“It’s really exciting.”With her involvement

with LaFF and with the Ladysmith Early Years Partnership, Neligan knows how important it is for community groups to work together to provide the most support for families at

all stages.“By working together

as a community, we’re really creating a strong foundation for children and families as they move into their middle years and teen years and into adulthood and then become seniors,” she said. “It’s not just about children and

families; it’s about strengthening the whole community.”

LaFF is just one of many places in the community that works to strengthen families and community connections.

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Ladysmith that is utilized by a lot of families. “We’re one of the

locations that probably has the most volume of people coming here and being active as a family,” said Clayton Postings, the Town’s director of Parks, Recreation and Culture.

“It’s pretty exciting for us to be that place in the community where entire families can come to use our facilities.”

Postings says that when they are looking at their programs and services, they look hard at the needs of families in the community so they can offer what people want at the times that work for them, and they seek feedback from families.

As Ladysmith Parks, Recreation and Culture works with its partners in the community to collaborate on various events, programs and activities, they all work to ensure the events are designed for entire families to enjoy, explained Postings.“When we meet about

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making sure everyone is able to be involved in them,” he said. “We try to make sure it’s a balance of all activities for everyone.”

Postings says when it comes to offering activities and opportunities for Ladysmith families, the groups in town work together often and are in constant communication.“We really work

on partnership opportunities and work as a group so we know what everyone is doing, we’re working together and supporting each other,” he said.

To mark Family Day, there will be a free family swim from noon to 3:30 p.m. at the Frank Jameson Community Centre Monday, Feb. 10.

The free swim is being offered through sponsorship from community agencies and a B.C. Family Day grant from the provincial government.

Postings says they will be able to offer additional family activities for all ages during the swim, which is open to anyone.

At Ladysmith Family and Friends, participants, board members and community supporters have been adding their names to the Family Tree in celebration of Family Day. in inset photo, Grace Riordan adds hers. LINDSAY CHUNG

Sunday, Dec. 29• At 9 p.m., police

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suspect(s) then fled towards Timberlands Road. Two thousand dollars in damage was caused to the business.• At 9:40 a.m., police

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p.m., citizens reported locating a deceased male body under the Haslam Creek bridge.

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School District 68 has rejected Ladysmith council’s plea for a further meeting to discuss the future of schools in the town.

This Thursday (Feb. 6), SD68 will decide and the future of Ladysmith’s elementary schools and determine which will close in the near future.

Mayor Rob Hutchins wrote a letter to the school board on Jan. 10 asking SD68 to “take part in a facilitated joint meeting with council and members of town staff at the earliest convenience and prior to the board’s final decision.”“The purpose of the

meeting would be to review the issue

of proposed school closures in Ladysmith with the desired outcome of identifying and discussing challenges, concerns, opportunities and goals, and at the very least, arriving at a mutual understanding and acceptance of the similarities and differences in our respective positions,” wrote Hutchins.

“Ladysmith council firmly believes that such a meeting would benefit both parties and support the board of trustees’ stated goal of ‘developing and implementing meaningful public c o n s u l t a t i o n processes, and effective partnerships and government to government relationships.’”

Despite council’s bid for further talks before Thursday’s decision day, SD68 turned them down. Dot Neary, SD68 chair, wrote the response letter to Hutchins and council.“It is the intention of

the Board of Education to make a decision on the proposed school closures in the Ladysmith area at its meetings on Feb. 6. The Board of Education considers that it has not only satisfied all legal responsibilities for consultations with the public on the proposed school closures, it has also provided extensive opportunities for consultation including the extension of the consultation period,” wrote Neary. “On behalf of the Board of Education, I am able to confirm that the board has received significant public input, including input from the Town of Ladysmith, to assist it in the difficult decisions that it has to make with respect to the proposed school closures. As board chair, I am able to confirm that the board will seriously consider all public input including that received from and on behalf of the Town of Ladysmith when it makes its decisions on Feb. 6.“The board’s decision

to not agree to your most recent invitation for a facilitated joint meeting was informed by the past involvement and past representations made by the Town of Ladysmith for board consideration on the proposed school closures.”

Neary’s argument is that there has already been enough talk and views presented by council and the community alike.“During the April-

June consultation process, the Town of Ladysmith met with trustees and district staff on June 10, 2013, to review the proposed school closures. In addition, during the consultation process representatives of the Town Council attended and spoke at the public forum on June 17 in Ladysmith. As well, the Town Council sent a letter about configuration of the Ladysmith schools to the board on June 18,” she wrote.

Neary also pointed out the Ladysmith Working Group held seven three-hour-long meetings and two public forums in November, with the mayor and town planner being members of that group.

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There’s a cloud of mystery surrounding the Ladysmith Waterfront Art Gallery newest art show.

The gallery’s February show, which opened this past weekend, is called The Hidden.

The poster for the show refers specifically to fog, whether it’s

“the excitement of grey mist wrapping itself around trees, languishing on water, kissing the sky” or “moody, sullen, sad, morose fog, hiding the earth in its clutches, causing anxiety and fear.” Artists are challenged to incorporate their interoperation of The Hidden.

Gallery curator Leona Petrak says this theme was one of the Ladysmith Arts Council board’s most popular choices.A work of art that is part of

The Hidden doesn’t necessarily have to be about fog — that was just an idea to stimulate the artists, according to Petrak.

And it seems it worked. The gallery received a wide range of work for this show.“There are a lot of paintings

done in all different styles,” said Petrak. “Some have objects hidden within them and you have to go searching through all the images in the paintings to find them, so they’re interactive. We have quite a few really beautiful photographs.”

Petrak says the show also features framed prints, pottery, glass beads and jewelry, three-dimensional pieces and stained-glass.“We have a lot to choose from,”

she said. “There’s something for everybody, really, in this show.”

The show opened Saturday, Feb. 1 with a gala featuring guest speaker Joan Larsen, an artist from Parksville who is known for her horse portraits. The evening also featured live music from two Ladysmith Secondary School students.

The show runs until Feb. 23, and the Ladysmith Waterfront Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

For more information, call 250-245-1252 or visit www.ladysmithwaterfrontgallery.com.

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Brenda Pom and Bonnie Cruikshank hang the February show, The Hidden, at the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery. KATHY HOLMES

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Right now, the Seniors Office at the Ladysmith Resources Centre is also looking for volunteers to sit on the Ladysmith Seniors Advisory Council.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the centre at 250-245-3079, and someone from the advisory council will contact you.

The Seniors Office is available for people aged 55 and older and provides information, peer counselling or help with tasks such as filling out forms, and much more.

The Seniors Office is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 630 Second Ave., and you can call, drop in or make an appointment.

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One bad Durango in a good wayThe 2014 Dodge Durango test truck was the perfect Christmas treat.This is the perfect kind of vehicle to have when you need to cart around extra kids and family from events like skating parties to Christmas dinners to anything else that needs getting done over the festive season. With three rows of seats and seating for six or seven passengers, the Durango is a large comfortable vehicle for any large family or a family of four that needs to take extra people to soccer or hockey practice. The Durango tester was the top of line Citadel model with a beau-tiful two-tine interior, large polished wheels and classy looking grille. It was not fitted with winter tires but we had no skiing plans, plus all Durango models come with AWD as standard equipment.

LooksI can’t remember the last time a large SUV turned heads but this model had passersby, friends, and family all taking notice. Several neighbours commented on the stylish “racetrack” rear light bar that has migrated from the Dodge Dart and Charger sedans to this big SUV for 2014. Because of standard AWD and other packaging changes, the starting price is higher than direct competitors, the Ford Explorer or Nissan Pathfind-er. Both those vehicles have a base model that starts around $30,000, the Durango, in contrast, starts at $39,995 and tops out at $51,995. This Citadel model, with options, is over $60,000. The base model comes nicely equipped with 18-inch wheels, keyless entry and

Bluetooth streaming to name a few. Dodge be-lieves the $43,995 Limited model will be the volume seller thanks to a backup camera with sensors, heated seats over the first two rows and a higher level of interior trim.

InsideUpdates to the interior for 2014 include a new steering wheel that con-trols two new screens on the dash. The first is the intuitive and very quick uConnect screen in the centre of the console. All Durango models, except this top Citadel, get a 5-inch unit; this trim gets the 8.3-inch version, which is too bad. The second screen is embedded in the instrument cluster and can be custom-ized. I tried my hand at this but never really mastered it. The biggest selling point for the Durango is the amount of space it offers over three rows for 6 or 7 passengers. My youngest son loved climbing into the third row and could actually stretch out. I even tried it out and can report that adults have plenty of room in any seat. The Citadel model came equipped with a stun-ning two-tone interior featuring black carpets and tan seats. This contrast won over my wife who wouldn’t have looked twice at a Durango but after the first week she admitted how much she enjoyed the experience. If you

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DriveThe big update for 2014 is the introduction of an 8-speed automatic trans-mission to help limit the amount of fuel this big rig uses. When matched to the base 290hp 3.6L V6 the official fuel rating is 12.4L/100km in the city and 8.3L on the highway. The optional 5.7L V8 with 360hp uses much more fuel and is rated at 15.6L/100km in the city and 9.1L on the

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Notice is hereby given that under section 86 (Alternative Approval Process) of the Community Charter and section 20 of the Local Government Act, the Council of the Town of Ladysmith intends to petition the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development requesting an extension of the area of the municipality to include the following described lands:

NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF LADYSMITH

Of an Alternative Approval Process for a Proposed Extension of Town Boundaries

The rationale for the proposed boundary extension is to achieve three criteria:1. Acquisition of watershed lands (both Stocking Lake and Holland Lake) to protect the

drinking water that supplies the Town, the Diamond and Saltair and the proposed service to Stz’uminus First Nation.

2. Viewscape protection of the forested hills behind Ladysmith. 3. Any development of the boundary extension lands (283 hectares) must employ Smart Growth

Practices and support the Town’s Sustainability Vision.

ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS AND ELIGIBILITYThe municipality may proceed with the boundary extension request unless at least ten percent of municipal electors indicate that a referendum must be held by submitting a signed Elector Response Form to the Ladysmith City Hall no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2014. Elector Response Forms must be in the form established by the Town of Ladysmith, and only those persons who qualify as electors of the municipality are entitled to sign Elector Response Forms. Forms may be submitted in person at City Hall, through the mail, by fax to 250-245-6411 or via email to [email protected]. Resident Elector – You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a resident elector if you are age 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in B.C. for at least six months, and have been a resident of the Town of Ladysmith for the past 30 days or more. Non-Resident Elector – You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a non-resident property elector if you are age 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in B.C. for at least six months, have owned and held registered title to a property in the Town of Ladysmith for the past 30 days or more, and do not qualify as a resident elector.NOTE: Only one non-resident property elector may submit an Elector Response Form per property, regardless of how many owners there may be. If less than ten percent (623) of municipal electors submit an Elector Response Form, the boundary extension request will be deemed to have the approval of the electors, and the proposal may proceed to the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development for consideration. For the purpose of conducting the alternative approval opportunity, the number of electors is calculated as 6,226. Elector Response Forms are available at the following locations: • Ladysmith City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, BC • Town of Ladysmith Development Services Offi ce, 132 Roberts St., Ladysmith, BC • Frank Jameson Community Centre, 810 Sixth Ave., Ladysmith, BC • Vancouver Island Regional Library – Ladysmith Branch, #3 - 740 First Ave., Ladysmith, BCbetween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays. Additional information and the elector response form is available on the Town’s website at www.ladysmith.ca. Please call City Hall at 250-245-6400 if you have any questions about the proposed boundary extension or Alternative Approval Process.This is the fi rst of two publications of this notice in a newspaper. Sandy BowdenDirector of Corporate Services/Corporate Offi cerTown of Ladysmith

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BYLAW No. 3783ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 3784

Applicable to Electoral Area G – Saltair/Gulf IslandsNOTICE is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held as follows to consider the above noted Amendment Bylaws: DATE: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 PLACE: Mount Brenton Centre 3850 South Oyster School Road Saltair, BC TIME: 7:00 p.m.Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3783 proposes to amend Electoral Area G – Saltair/Gulf Islands Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2500 in order to establish development guidelines for small lot local commercial uses and to add a new policy to the Official Community Plan to allow parcel sizes of less than 0.4 hectares for small lot local commercial zones that exclude residential uses, if connected to a community water system and “Type 3” or “Class A” sewer system.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3784 proposes to amend Electoral Area G – Saltair/Gulf Islands Zoning Bylaw No. 2524 by creating a new Small Lot Local Commercial (C-2A) Zone and rezoning part of Lot 2, District Lot 31, Oyster District, Plan VIP88492 (shaded below) from Local Commercial (C-2) to Small Lot Local Commercial (C-2A).

The purpose of Amendment Bylaws No. 3783 and 3784 is to permit a part of the subject property to be developed and subdivided for a small lot commercial development.

At the public hearing, all persons who deem their interests affected by the proposed amendments will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions on matters contained therein, before representatives of the Regional Board. Prior to the public hearing, written comments on the Bylaws may be faxed to 250-746-2621, e-mailed to [email protected], or mailed and/or deposited at the Regional District offices up to 4:30 p.m. on the day of hearing. For further information, please call Rob Conway, Manager, Planning & Development Department at 250-746-2620.

The public hearing is to be held by Director M. Dorey, Director M. Marcotte and Director I. Morrison as delegates of the Board. A copy of the proposed Bylaws, the resolution delegating the holding of the public hearing, and other documents that may be considered by the Board in determining whether to adopt the Bylaws are available for public inspection at the Regional District Planning & Development Department office, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, from Tuesday, February 4, 2014, to Wednesday, February 19, 2014, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Monday, February 10, 2014, being the Family Day statutory holiday. A copy of the bylaws and supporting material may also be viewed on the CVRD website at the following address: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca/index.aspx?NID=1282

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It only took 18 feverish months for Buddy Holly and his rock ‘n’ roll band The Crickets to revolutionize country music. Today, it only takes one inspiring show to relive the icon’s meteoric rise to fame, final legendary performance, and tragic end in 1959.

The Chemainus Theatre Festival is bringing Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story back by popular demand from Feb. 11 to March 8. Deemed “the world’s most successful rock ‘n’ roll musical,” the show was written by Alan Janes, and it stars veteran Buddy actor Zachary Stevenson, a Parskville-raised actor and musician who starred in last year’s production of Buddy at the Chemainus Theatre.“It’s all rollicking emotion,” show director and choreographer

Sara-Jeanne Hosie says in a press release, describing the pace at which audiences relive the musician’s biggest highs and lows. The story touches on Holly’s exciting burst onto the music scene with his “devil’s music,” first taste of fame with No. 1 hit “That’ll Be the Day,” struggle for artistic control, whirlwind romance and marriage, and famous final performance.A jukebox musical calls for

plenty of rousing hits, and Buddy delivers with such popular songs as “Peggy Sue,” “Oh Boy,” “Maybe Baby,” “Not Fade Away,” and the famous music (and faces) of Ritchie Valens’s “La Bamba” and the “Big Bopper” J.P. Richardson’s

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Close to 500 expected to run Sunday’s Cedar 12KLindsay ChungTHE CHRONICLE

This Sunday, close to 500 people are expected to run past the farms in Cedar during the Cedar 12K road race.

The Cedar 12K will be held Sunday, Feb. 9, starting at 11 a.m. at North Cedar Intermediate School at 2215 Gould Rd. There is a 10:30 a.m. early start for walkers and runners who expected to take more than 1.75 hours.

Racers can register online at www.vira.bc.ca or in-person the morning of the race at North Cedar Intermediate School from 9-10:30 a.m.

Race director John Durkin describes the course, which goes through the Cedar Road and Haslam Road area, as rolling country hills.“You’re surrounded by farms,” he said. “It’s a little bit hilly, but it’s not really, really difficult. A lot of guys use it as a training run for longer races too.”

The Cedar 12K is the third race in the 2014 Frontrunners Island Race Series hosted by the Vancouver Island Runners’ Association, after the Harrier Pioneer 8K and the Cobble Hill 10K.

Durkin says there has been a Cedar race since the start of the Vancouver Island Race Series, which has been taking place for 33 years.

The Cedar race was originally a 15K, and it became a 12K in 2000. Durkin says 12 kilometres is not a standard race length, but there are others — he knows there is one more 12K race in B.C. in the Okanagan.“It’s not a totally rare distance,” he said.

For the Vancouver Island Runners’ Association, runners receive awards at individual races in the Frontrunners Island Race Series, but they can also win overall awards for the series, and to qualify for those awards, they must run a minimum of five races, and one of those races has to be longer than 10 kilometres.“A lot of people who don’t like longer runs will choose Cedar because it’s shorter but still over 10K,” noted Durkin.

Durkin says the Cedar 12K usually attracts just under 500 runners. The field hovers around 470 to 490, and Durkin says they made it over the 500 mark one year and would love to reach that mark again this year.“We’ve had all kinds of class athletes running it over the years,” said Durkin, noting Olympic triathlon champion Simon Whitfield won the race two years ago.

Jim Finlayson holds the men’s course record, while the women’s course record belongs to Lucy Smith.

Durkin says it takes a lot of volunteers to put on the race, and many people help

out on the day of the race. The North Cedar Volunteer Fire Department provides emergency services, while members of the Nanaimo RCMP help with traffic control.“We get lots of support from the series sponsors and from local sponsors,” noted Durkin.

One thing that makes the Cedar 12K unique is its handmade awards.“We have the most amazing awards of the whole series,” said Durkin. “We have these beautiful, beautiful awards.”

The awards are created by a local artisan, who happens to also be a runner, and Durkin says they are usually made with wood and metal.

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Fundraiser to send Cedar’s Erin Burrett to Worlds this Wednesday

The Modern Café in Nanaimo is hosting a beer and burger to raise money for Cedar athlete Erin Burrett this Wednesday (Feb. 3) from 6-9 p.m. Burrett is preparing to head to Tobago to represent Canada at the NACAC XC Championships on Feb 22.

For $20, you can enjoy a burger (a vegetarian option is available) and a pint of Blue Buck from Phillips Brewing Company. There will be some Phillips swag to give away throughout the evening as well.

A few weeks ago, Burrett kicked off the Frontrunners Island Race Series by winning the Harriers Pioneer 8K at the Saanich Fairgrounds, out-sprinting Canadian 8K record-holder and B.C. Athletics Road Runner of the Year Natasha Wodak to claim the victory.

Van Osch at Scotties Tournament of Hearts this week

Nanaimo Curling Club’s Kesa Van Osch, a familiar face to many in Ladysmith, is currently representing B.C. at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts national championship, which began Feb. 1 in Montreal.

As of Monday, Team B.C. was 1-3 in the round robin. The tournament continues until Feb. 9, and you can follow all the action online at www.curling.ca/2014scotties-en/.

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HAASANEN (Fewkes), JeanPassed away peacefully in her sleep on January 18th, 2014. Born in Nanaimo, BC on February 8th, 1913 and resided in Chemainus, BC for over 75 years.

Predeceased by her husband Elmer. She leaves to mourn her daughter Billie and son-in-law John; 3 grandchildren Kelly (Ken), Michelle (Wayne) and Jay (Deanna); 6 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Inurnment at the Chemainus Cemetery on Saturday, February 8th, 2014 on Jean’s 101st birthday at 11:00 a.m.

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BLANDIN, August LeoMarch 26, 1946 ~ Jan 25, 2014 1 John 2:25 And this is the promise that he has promised us, even eternal life.Augie was a man of many talents who was loved and loving. After a short bout with cancer, Augie went to be with his mom and dad; brothers Paul and Andrew, and sister Marie. His wife and children will always miss his quiet strength and gentle caring. Wife Laurel; children Dennise (Tim), Charlene (Damian), Mike (Keona), Barb (Scott), Michelle

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Mary-Ann un-expectedly passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of December 30 after a brief final illness. She was born in Victoria, grew up and lived most of her life in Chemainus, moving to Vancouver in 2002. She also lived in Victoria and Montreal in the late 1960s, and made Waikiki her second home for 30 years.

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NO. 69956NANAIMO REGISTRY

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIABETWEEN:

COMMUNITY ONE MORTGAGE CORP.PETITIONER

AND:RAMONA LEAH RICHARDSON

DR. T. FARNSWORTH INC.

NOTICE

To: The Respondent, RAMONA LEAH RICHARDSON

TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, the 2nd day of December, 2013, an Order was made for service on you of a Petition to the Court and Affidavit #01 of Monique Tirschman issued from the Nanaimo Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number 69956 by way of this advertisement.

In the proceeding, the Petitioner claims that the Mortgage CA2647863 entered into by the Petitioner and the Respondent Ramona Leah Richardson is in default and has commenced foreclosure proceedings with respect to the property located at 11053 Valdon Road, in the City of Ladysmith, in the Province of British Columbia more particularly known as PID: 002-710-102, Lot 8, District Lot 34, Oyster District Plan 26018.

You must file a responding pleading/Response to Petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you.

You may obtain form the Nanaimo Registry at 35 Front Street, Nanaimo BC, a copy of the Petition to the Court and Affidavit #01 of Monique Tirschman and the Order providing for service by this advertisement.

This advertisement is placed by TREVOR S. FOWLER, Solicitor for the Petitioner, LINDSAY KENNEY LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, #400 - 8621 - 201 Street, Langley, BC V2Y 0G9.Telephone: 604-888-5811.

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Western Forest Products Inc. is seeking applications from individuals who would like to be considered for positions in one of three 7-week programs in 2014. This unique training opportunity is targeting individuals interested in a career in the logging industry.

For More Information visit us at:

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Thank you for your interest, however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.

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Detailed job postings can be viewed atwww.westernforest.com/business-value/our-people-employment/careers

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive bene ts package.

If you believe that you have the skills and quali cations, and want to experience the special West Coast lifestyle reply in con dence to:

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LEGALS LEGALS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

THE Nuchatlaht First Nation is seeking a Band Administrator. Duties required will be to over-see all aspects of the or-ganization from fi nances, to budgeting, to working with ser-vice providers. This list of du-ties is not all inclusive. The in-cumbent will be aware of fund accounting, possess a mini-mum of 5 years’ experience, or a 2 year diploma in business management. Requirements: Class 5 driver’s license and a current and up-to-date criminal record check. The Nuchatlaht First Nation is a semi-isolated fi rst nation’s community near Zeballos, B.C, and/or on the North Coast of Vancouver Is-land, approximately 196 kilo-metres out of Campbell River, B.C. Deadline: February 7, 2014. Please: Fax your re-sumes to 250-332-5907, or [email protected] and [email protected]. Mailing Address: Nuchatlaht First Nation, P.O. Box 40, Ze-ballos, B.C. Telephone Num-ber: 250-332-5908.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED


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HELP WANTED

An opportunity for a part-time Accountant Level 1 position is available in our Support Services depart-ment. This is a part-time position and will commence as soon as possible. The salary grade is that of Group 3 on the union salary scale. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume outlining your qualifi cations by 4:00 pm February 14, 2014 to:

Kimberley Judson, CHRP Manager,

HR & CommunicationLadysmith & District

Credit [email protected]

For a full description of the job posting, please see our website www.ldcu.ca and click “Careers”.

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions:•Heavy Duty Mechanics•Feller Buncher•Coastal Log Scalers•Grapple Yarder Operators•Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers•Processor Operators•Hand Buckers•Coastal Certifi ed Hand Fallers•MachinistFulltime camp with union rates/benefi ts.Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to offi [email protected]

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions:• Camp Cooks (Red Seal

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HELP WANTED

Chemainus Thrift Shop

Permanent P/T Position

The Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Shop is looking for an engaging person to fi ll a permanent part time position as Assistant Operations Man-ager. This person must be ca-pable of performing a variety of physical jobs, and able to adjust to change as well as be comfortable communicating with volunteers and staff of all ages in a respectful inclusive manner. The position will be 5 days in a two week period, the hours 9-4:30. Must be able to work Thursday Friday and Sat-urday one week and Monday Tuesday the following week. The successful applicant will cover when the manager is unavailable such as holidays and sick time. Retail experi-ence is an asset. Interested applicants please

respond in writing to: The Personal CommitteeChemainus Thrift Shop

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SHOME TAY FAMILIES

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS

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www.gladiatorequipment.comfax 1-780-986-7051.

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WWORK ANTED

Year Round or one-time yard maintenance.

Splitting/stacking fi rewood. Reasonable rates.

Call Gordon 250-709-8207.

PERSONAL SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

CLEANING FOR companies and houses. Experienced, re-liable, attention to detail. $20./hr. Ref’s. 250-246-4938.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

Cowichan Hauling & Moving We do it all. Call for a free esti-mate. (250) 597-8335

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

* Gutters * Windows* Siding * Moss Removal

* Pressure washingMill Bay/Duncan250-743-3306

Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343

& MOVING STORAGE

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

Cowichan Hauling & Moving We do it all. Call for a free esti-mate. (250) 597-8335

PLUMBING

A SERVICE PLUMBER. Li-cence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Dis-counts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250-709-5103.

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Trent DammelAll Types of

Roofi ngResidential/Commercial

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PETS

PET CARE SERVICES

CAT SITTING in my home. Safe, loving environment. No cages. 7day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554

PETS

SAMOYED PUPPIES Beautiful Healthy CKC reg’d show quality 8 weeks $1000 [email protected] 250-335-3072

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

APPLIANCES

APT. SIZE deep freeze $125. Medium size up right deep freeze $150. White 17cu ft fridge, $200. White 30” range $175. 30” almond range $125. White 30” propane stove $150. Kenmore Washer dryer sets $200-$350. Washers $150-$250. Dryers $100-$150. Built-in dishwashers $100-$150. White portable dish-washer $100. 6 month warran-ty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.

FURNITURE

PILLOWTOP QUEEN MAT-TRESS SET. Brand new. Need to sell ASAP! $200. (250)713-9680

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Newsprint Roll Ends For Sale

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REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

LADYSMITH HANDYMAN Special. 3bdrms up, lrg LR, double garage, lrg storage. Ocean & city view. 1bdrm suite down. Owner will carry mortgage. $1200 month; or rent for $1,800 month. (250)753-0160.

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

Ladysmith: 1 bdrm suite, oceanview, $750/mo incl. utils. 250-924-5444.

Ladysmith: 2 bdrm apt, heat incl., n/p, ref’s required. The Villa 250-245-3583.

LADYSMITH: LEVEL entry corner bachelor apt close to 1st Ave. Incld’s washer/dryer. $475/mo plus util’s. 250-715-7461 or [email protected]

Meicor PropertiesChemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625 incl heat & hot water, available now. N/S, 1 small pet wel-come. 250-246-1033.

www.meicorproperties.com

Meicor PropertiesLadysmith: 1 bdrm $690/mo and 2 bdrm grnd fl r $800/mo. Avail March 1st. Incl. heat & hot water, small pets OK. 250-924-6966.

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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Commercial space available at Timberlands Mobile Home Park, 3581 Hallberg Rd. Suitable for restaurant or small grocery. Call 250-245-3647.

COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent in Ladysmith. 276 sq ft. Suitable for hair salon or offi ce, storefront parking, popular 740 1st Ave building. Available now 250-245-4525.

COTTAGES

WATERFRONT COTTAGE on acreage (shared with owner). 2-bdrm, 600 sq.ft. wood stove F/S, D/W. NS/NP. $850/mo. Feb 14th. 250-245-5496

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

LADYSMITH: SUNNY 2-bdrm suite. 1200 sq.ft. with spec-tacular ocean views in re-stored heritage house. Huge living room, dining rm, kitchen w/4 appl’s, 2 baths, own laun-dry, H/W fl oors, 2 gas fi replac-es, 2 big decks. Quiet neigh-bourhood, walking distance to schools & downtown. $985. + hydro & gas. Avail Feb. 15th. 2 ref’s, NP/NS. 604-812-4606.

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

Rentals Available

Ladysmith: #41-100 Gifford Rd. 2 bdrm, 2 bath level entry ocean view condo. $1100/mo. Avail now.Ladysmith: 4920 Harbour View. 4 bdrm, 2 bath ocean-view 1400 sq ft home on 1/2 acre. Pet friendly, $1200/mo.Saltair: 11145 Chemainus Rd. 3 bdrm, 2 bath ocean front home. $1500/mo. Avail now.Chemainus: 3101 Robert-son St. 3 bdrm, 2 bath 1/2 duplex. $950/mo.

WANTED Quality Rentals to add

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RENTALS

RECREATION

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Ladysmith: Sharing 2 bdrm home. Reno’d modern house. Clean, comfortable & quiet. Unique 100 yr house features modern appl, piano and pkg. Easy walk to Transfer Beach and town. Want compatible person, $550/mo incl. every-thing. 250-616-3790.

SUITES, LOWER

NORTH NANAIMO: 1bdrm private suite. New fl oors & paint. Shared laundry. Secure, covered parking. FREE cable. N/S, No Partiers. $800/mo. 250-756-9746.

TOWNHOUSES

LADYSMITH 3-BDRM, 2 bath townhome, W/D, F/S, D/W, near schools. Feb. 1st. NS/NP. $900/mo + utils. 250-924-3826, 250-710-0708.

RENTALS

WANTED TO RENT

CONTRACTOR Relocating to area, between Ladysmith &Port Alberni. Will exchangerenovation for tenancy. References. (250)240-8755.

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Call for a Free Home Evaluation

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Tickets available by phone: 250-746-4646 (SPCA)

or 250-748-4311 (Silver bridge Inn)

• Social Planning Cowichan is seeking volunteers who are interested and avail-able to help carry out a Cowichan regional homelessness count on Monday, Feb. 17 and Tuesday, Feb. 18.

The results of the homelessness count will be used by service providers, advocates, citizens and govern-ments to tackle issues related to homeless-ness. Count results will provide an esti-mate of the size of the homeless population and a current profile of homelessness in the Cowichan.

The volunteer com-mitment required for the count will be for attendance at a 2.5-hour training event in the weeks prior to the count, and a four-hour shift on the eve-ning of Feb. 17 or dur-ing the day on Feb. 18.

Social Planning Cowichan is looking for volunteers who have good people skills, an interest in social issues, a re-

spectful demeanor, the ability to read non-verbal cues, some familiarity with the geographic lay-out of the area, and a sense of humour.

If you think this sounds like you, con-tact Greg Awai at 250-510-3574 or [email protected] for more information and a volunteer form.• Mark your cal-

endars for the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce Home, Garden and Business Show, which is set for Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29.

If you have any ques-tions, please contact Cheryl Leukefeld at 250-245-2024 or the Chamber of Com-merce office at 250-245-2112.•The Town

of Ladysmith announced yesterday that Forrest Field is closed until further notice due to snow covering the field. For more information, contact Ladysmith Parks, Recreation

and Culture at 250-245-6424.•Ladysmith &

District Credit Union is taking nominations

for positions on the board of directors. Candidates must be submitted by Friday, Feb. 14.


The Last WordChronicle CHURCH DIRECTORY

1149 Fourth Ave, Ladysmith, 250-245-8221

Family Worship Service every Sunday at 10:30 am

Life Lesson Series: Close Encounters Of The Divine Kind

(Nursery & Children’s classes available)

Mid-week programs for kids, preteens and teens

Rev. Min-Goo Kang232 High Street250-245-2183

www.ladysmithunited.org

Inclusive - Diverse - VibrantLadysmith

First United ChurchSunday Service

including Sunday schoolat 10:30 amHealing Pathway

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6-8 pm

Attend regularly the church of your choice

February 9, 2014 @10am

“Obeying God Actually Works” Pastor Darin Phillips

381 Davis Road 250-245-5113

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Catholic Church1135 - 4th Avenue

Ladysmith, BCMass Times:Sat. 5:00 pmSun. 9:00 am250-245-3414

Hall Rentals Available250-245-2077

ST. JOHN’SANGLICAN CHURCH

314 Buller St., LadysmithJesus Said: “Come and

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Sunday Morning Worship

8 am - Holy Communion10 am - Holy EucharistRev. Susan Hermanson250-245-5512

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Blue Light and Your Ocular Health

Have you ever wondered what triggers us to get tired every night and what wakes us up in the morning (Besides that pesky alarm clock)? It’s our circadian rhythm and it is regulated, in large part, by our eyes. Certain retinal cells, called intrinsically regulated ganglion photoreceptor cells, become inactivated

when they absorb blue light. When these cells are inactivated, they send a signal to the pineal gland to start producing melatonin. Melatonin makes us feel sleepy. So we start to feel tired when it gets dark outside because our retinal cells stop absorbing blue light which triggers a release of melatonin from the pineal gland.

Blue light can be divided into two types, blue-violet and blue-turquoise. Blue tur-quoise light is between 460-500 nanometers, while blue violet light is at the far end of the visible light spectrum at 380-455 nanometers. This means that blue-violet light is very close to the non visible and hazardous ultraviolet light at 10-380 nm.

Blue light, especially blue-turquoise light, during the day is good for us, because the absence of melatonin helps us feel alert and energized. When we are exposed to too much blue light, especially blue-violet light as opposed to blue-turquoise light, it can cause problems with our circadian rhythm and our ocular health. Ex-posure to blue-violet light for as little as 30 minutes has been shown to disrupt our melatonin production, which affects our sleep cycle. Experts, therefore, say that people should avoid exposure to blue light for at least 1 hour before bedtime to help trigger our melatonin production and get our full 8 hours. Some new studies have even shown that shorter wavelengths of blue light, or blue-violet light, can have harmful effects on our ocular health. Blue-violet light has been shown to cause retinal cell death, cataracts, and acceleration of macular degeneration. The shorter blue wavelengths are also more easily scattered in our eye, which can decrease contrast sensitivity and make our eyes feel strained or fatigued.

Exposure to blue light is becoming more of a concern because we are now more exposed to blue light than we have ever been. Artifi cial sources of blue light include smartphones, tablets, TVs, computers, fl uorescent light bulbs, and LED lights. These are becoming more and more prevalent and so our exposure to blue light is drastically increasing.

Luckily, lens technology is keeping up with gadget technology and there are in-novative new lenses that will shield eyes from the fl ood of blue-violet light. These lenses selectively fi lter only blue-violet light, while still letting in blue-turquoise light. This allows the wearer to maintain normal color vision and circadian rhythm while protecting the wearer from the blue-violet rays that can contribute to cataracts and macular degeneration. Another way to help decrease your exposure to blue-violet light is to keep devices further from your eyes - less light will enter the eye when the device is held further away.

Dr. Anita Voisin

Heard around town.....

Calling McKenzie took great photos of the Ladysmith Secondary School Dance Showcase on Jan. 17. Here are just two scenes from the annual showcase, which featured students from every grade performing in 32 different numbers. CALLING MCKENZIE

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One Dozen Long-Stemmed

Red Roses Rekindle the romancethis Valentine’s Day with a breathtaking display of your affection.

Nestle

Pure LifeWater

24 x 500 ml

498

Value pak steaks , 17.61 kg

799lb.

Fresh Blackwell Angus

Strip Loin Roast or Grilling Steak

Hunts

Tomato Sauceor Tomatoes

398 ml

98¢

Kicking Off FebruaryApple Month @ the 49th!

BC Grown ApplesGala, Granny Smith, Fuji, Spartan.

Your Choice, 2.16 kg

98¢lb.


ladysmith chronicle, february 04, 2014

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town of ladysmith

couverdon real estate

ladysmith seniors centre

alternative approval

acres of forest land

boundary extension proposal

housing density

phased development