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Looking into Trigger’s big friendly brown eyes and watching him limp from across the room to greet you, it’s hard to imagine how the border collie cross ended up homeless.

But the canine, who had recently been hit by a car, needed ortho-pedic surgery and was slated for euthanasia at Provost Veterinary Clinic in Duncan.

That’s when Melanie Brown, founder of Paws Without Borders, stepped in to help. After receiving surgery on his hip, Trigger is now in recovery and will soon be looking for a forever home.

Brown, a vet tech at the clinic, has taken on a variety of local injury and behavioural cases; however, the heart of her operation lies across the B.C. border and in places such as California, Washington and Alberta where kill-rates are much higher.“It’s happening all over the States,” she said. “A lot of the pounds down there are extremely overpopulated. The last group I brought up from San Jose, I pulled six out of 270 dogs.”According to statis-

tics from the San Jose Animal Care Centre, a total of 1958 dogs were euthanized at the shel-ter in 2010, including both healthy, treatable, rehabilitatable and unhealthy dogs.“It doesn’t matter how

old they are, how cute they are, what size they are, what their temperament is like,” Brown said. “Until you’ve actually worked in a shelter, it’s hard to grasp. I remember

working at a shelter in Winnipeg, walking past a room through a hallway, and you’d come back though the building and that entire room is empty because they’ve all been eutha-nized — 20-30 animals just disappear.”

P a w s W i t h o u t Borders is based out of Ladysmith, is run by volunteers and is funded by adoption fees and public dona-tions, says Brown.A network of dedi-

cated volunteers and working relationships with shelter contacts helps get the dogs from the inside of the pound to Brown’s home, where they are assessed, treated and released to fos-ter homes while they await adoption.“A lot of the dogs I’ve

gotten were people’s pets. They walk into the house and make themselves at home and they’re just happy to be back in a house,” she said.

Whi le economics and education have a big role to play in the North American pet overpopulation, cul-ture also has a part to play in areas such as southern California, Brown said.“I truly believe it’s a

Hollywood phenome-non — the Paris Hilton thing — Chihuahuas are over-abundant down there,” she said.

“It’s a fashion accessory — people get a puppy, it seems to fit the sea-son or the outfit or the fashion and then when it doesn’t fit anymore, they dump it.“In talking to people

d o w n t h e r e , t h e y feel it’s a real lack of responsibility; that this [dog] is going to

be with you for a long time. They’re not dis-posable when they’re inconvenient.”

Since bringing her first group of dogs up from California in April 2010, Brown has re-homed about 70 dogs, and currently has six available.

She said she tries to take in breeds uncom-monly found in local shelters to maximize the chances of adop-tion for all.“Every foster home that I have is another life I can save,” Brown said.

Rescuing animals has been in Brown’s blood since she was born.“I was the kid that

brought home every-thing that I could sneak in,” she said.

“The reward that you feel when you watch them learn and grow, for the ones that are truly abused or poorly socialized, is like noth-ing else.”

She added that the relationships she has formed along the way have been rewarding.“For all the terrible

people that abuse pets and do bad things, I’ve met so many fantastic people who are doing exactly what I’m doing and giving up their last penny and driving for hours to get dogs where they need to go,” she said. “And fan-tastic people who’ve adopted pets and send me regular updates about how much that pet has changed their life when it was worth nothing more than the euthanyl to end its life mere months ago.”

Brown has countless stories of dogs in differ-ent situations and sto-ries that would make one’s heart break.

She recal led the story of one young Chihuahua who was going to be euthanized

because the owners who surrendered him sa id he was para -lyzed.“Nobody had even bothered to give him the time of day to take him out of the crate,” Brown said.“He arrived here, I car-

ried him out of his crate, put him on the ground, and he took off run-ning. I thought, ‘there goes my handicapped dog,” she laughed.

Sydney the Australian Cattle dog is the res-c u e ’s m a s c o t a n d Brown’s faithful com-panion of more than six years.“She was 24 hours

from being gassed in a pound in West Virginia, and there’s nothing more horrific. Nobody deserves to die that way,” Brown said. “That was how I got into cross border rescue and it expanded when I got here.”

In addition to loving homes, Paws Without Borders is also look-ing for reliable foster homes and donations of dog supplies.

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The Coast Salish Development Corporation has big plans to turn the Four Corners property north of Ladysmith at Oyster Sto-Lo Road into a small village.

The Coast Salish Development Corporation (CSDC) is the economic development corpora-tion of Stz’uminus First Nation. And it sees a lot of opportunities for mixed use development in the area known as the Four Corners or Oyster Bay.

Oyster Bay is one of the four Stz’uminus First Nation reserves. It contains 97 hectares of land adjacent to Ladysmith Harbour and the Trans-Canada Highway.“For the past three years, we’ve done a lot of

work with the Stz’uminus First Nation band, and we’ve done a lot of work in terms of developing infrastructure and to position ourselves to take advantage of some of the economic opportunities that exist,” CSDC CEO Ray Gauthier explained during a recent presentation to the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce. “The band made a deci-sion about four years ago to get real serious about creating wealth and to take advantage of some of the economic opportunities that are in the area. We call it building a small town, building a little town down the road.”

During the Chamber of Commerce meeting, Gauthier showed videos about Oyster Bay and other CSDC projects.“The Four Corners are a big part of phase one of

a 20-year development plan,”states the video.The CSDC’s land use plan includes developing a

new community that includes tourist accommo-

dations, retail and residential areas, along with a centralized main street with unique shops.“As the next big step in economic development

for the Stz’uminus First Nation, the Four Corners project is an immediate opportunity situated along the Trans Canada Highway at the inter-section of Oyster Sto-Lo Road,” states the video.

“Approximately 25 hectares of land is designated for development over the next five years.”

The land use plan identifies a mixed use village centre located off the Trans Canada Highway. This village centre will create a focal point to the new Oyster Bay community, combining retail, com-mercial and community facilities, as well as high-quality new housing, the CSDC notes.

Planned housing projects include single family homes, duplexes, patio homes, townhouses and apartments.Adjacent to the Four Corners properties sits

an additional 140 acres of undeveloped land designated for residential use under the Heart Lake Development Partnership. This joint ven-ture between the Stz’uminus First Nation and a private investor provides 280 acres of land, bringing the project forward as one of the larg-est residential developments on Vancouver Island, according to the CSDC.A potential 18-hole golf course is now part of

the partnership, explained Gauthier.“It’s gone from 280 acres to about 450 acres, so there’s another piece of land that a group out of Kelowna is looking at, and they’re basically wanting to combine the three parcels, including some reserve land,” he said, noting it would end up being 400 units of residential opportunities plus a golf course.

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JulyIt was barely into the

summer break, and already administration at Ladysmith Secondary started sounding the alarm bell on enrolment in the school and sug-gesting the community could hold the answer by using the facility more for events.A group of brave trav-

ellers began their jour-ney from Ladysmith to Washington State for the annual Tribal Journey.

In the July 12 paper, we reported that the Ladysmith Resources Centre was looking for dedicated youth to help plan a business geared for, and run by, youth. The call would also go out for businesspeople in town to help mentor the enthusiastic group.

Enthusiasm in Saltair was not as high, as it was discovered a cell tower was being planned for the area.

Yo u n g g o l f e r s i n Ladysmith got a break as the Ladysmith Golf Club started giving free lessons to kids.

And while on the sub-ject of birdies, the local Purple Martin program, which helped revive this species from the brink of extinction, was celebrated at the Ladysmith Maritime

Society.Local leadfoots got

a new warn ing as SpeedWatch was given a larger screen to show drivers just how fast they are going on local roads.

T h e T o w n o f Ladysmith held a town hall meeting where it was clear that what will be done with the water-front was on the mind of many Ladysmith residents.

The meet ing a lso raised some issues such as the town’s sew-age treatment plan, an RV park and cat licens-ing.

And towards the end of the month, it was revealed that a pro-duction company was looking at downtown Ladysmith to film part of a Hallmark movie.

AugustLocal singer-songwrit-

er Evan Miller was hit-ting the right chords as he took home the top prize from the Island Folk Fest for his tune Song for Pistol.

A new company was looking at connect-ing Ladysmith with Nanaimo and Duncan with a private transit system.

Despite moving the day on which it was held, Ladysmith Days was a huge success as peo-ple packed Ladysmith from Coronation Mall to Aggie Field and Transfer Beach to take in a plethora of family

activities.Among the highlights,

the Ladysmith Maritime Society was named the Citizen of the Year.

Local residents were put on alert as a rash of thefts from vehicles was reported to the Ladysmith RCMP.

And in a blast from the past, the Ladysmith H is tor ica l Soc ie ty announced it — along with the Ladysmith Credit Union — was looking at a tempo-rary museum for First Avenue.

The auxiliary coast guard was asking local boaters to be prepared; the team was called out twice in as many nights to assist nautical adven-turers, including a boat crash that claimed the l i fe of David Ryan Pringle, 33, who was killed when the 15-foot recreational powerboat he was driving hit a log boom while returning from Tent Island.

Filming of The Note —

Heart Healer finished in Ladysmith, with some business owners upset about the impact on stores during the filming.

A local Ladysmith man received a new, bionic leg that is able to read the ground and adjust accordingly.

Reaction started spill-ing out as news broke that the provincial gov-ernment was forced to axe the much-maligned HST after a referendum

on the levy.September

Job action loomed as students in School District 68 prepared themselves for the f irst day of school in September. It was announced that dur-ing the first phase, teachers would not be performing administra-tive tasks such as fill-ing forms and writing report cards.

A local dog owner had quite the scare when her 14-year-old deaf and half-blind pooch was found on a stranger’s porch several neighbourhoods away with injuries from an attack.

A whale of a tale was told about Canuck, a humpback whale being sought by conserva-tion officials after it was spotted entangled

in fishing gear. Black Press photographer Chris Bush’s s tory was also told as the 53-year-old prepared to embark on the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, a 1,000-kilometre jour-ney across Vancouver Island on two wheels to raise money for pediat-ric cancer research.

The Town of Ladysmith began to mull over its town logo and sent out a proposed new logo, refreshed with new heritage buildings, for review.

New council hope-fuls began to throw their name in the ring for polit ical office, starting with search and rescue member Bill Drysdale and Bill Brown, while incum-bents such as Duck Paterson announced their intentions to run

again in the November election.

In the Sept. 20 edition of the Chronicle, the youth-led business ini-tiative fostered by the Ladysmith Resources Centre announced it had chosen a com-munity movie theatre, also dubbed ‘Project Reel Life,’ for a pro-posal for funding from the Community Action Initiative.

Ladysmith’s future was also discussed during a sustainability meeting at Aggie Hall. Led by Mark Holland, the session identified priorities within a set number of topics.

Some of those pri-orities included bet-

ter funding for arts programs, relation-ship building with the Stz’uminus First Nation, exploring eco-tourism, expansion of Holland Creek, and partner-ships with the Island Corridor Foundation to better develop the rail line.

Seniors were in the spotlight when a spe-cial seniors’ advisory council was named, and several sporty seniors were featured after returning from the B.C. Seniors’ Games.

In September, sec-ondary sui tes of f i -cially became legal in Ladysmith and in the

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OctoberOctober began on a

roll as the 2011 Tour De Rock team cycled through town and local team member Chris Bush had his locks removed to raise further funds for the cause.

A wave of approval washed over the Town of Ladysmith’s watershed resolution at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities conven-tion, while Chemainiacs held both their noses and their picket signs protesting a stench c o m i n g f r o m t h e Chemainus Industrial Park.

Creek work was com-pleted at Holland Creek after taking a little lon-ger than planned, and a dedicated group of Ladysmith residents worked tirelessly to raise $23,000 to spon-sor a Syrian family to come to Canada and have a second chance at a healthier life.

Council began the month by voting in a phased pay raise to catch up to other sim-ilar-sized communities in the province. The raise was voted in as a staggered increase over a three-year period.

Filming wrapped up on the new superman movie Man of Steel, also known by its code name Autumn Frost, at the Cassidy Inn, while the Town of Ladysmith was honoured for being one of the six most small-business-friendly communities in B.C.

The Chronicle salut-ed the community’s f irefighters with a full supplement and editorial, and a cast-ing call went out for the Ladysmith Little Theatre’s upcoming production of A Funny

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C o u n c i l j u r y a l s o selected the best of its multimedia show, with best in show going to Anne Jones for her acrylic canvas ‘64 min-ute memories of the outside passage.’

The off ic ial e lec-tion race kicked off Oct. 14, with incum-bents Rob Hutchins, Jill Dashwood, Bruce

Whitt ington, Duck Paterson and Steve Arnett vying to keep their seats, while new-comers Gord Horth, G l e n d a P a t e r s o n , David Brown, Bi l l Drysdale and Regan Grill re-introduced themselves to the community as political contenders. The water-front, downtown and sustainable growth were hot issues during the campaign.

The Festival of Lights committee began look-ing for volunteers, and appreciators of fine fashion gathered at Cedar Hall to take in 100 years of style.

October ended on a spooktacular note, with Chemainus Secondary School dressing up for the Halloween season while raising donations for the Harvest House Food Bank.

A t L a d y s m i t h Secondary School , Japanese students vis-iting from Yokohama left behind a lesson in culture after spending 10 days learning and playing together.

The Cedar Farmer’s Market held its last shindig of the year Oct. 30 after a year of grow-ing and selling local food and products.

On Oct. 26, Chronicle e d i t o r M a t t h e w Peterson completed his last day with the paper after almost a year at the helm.

November While politics domi-

nated the greater half of November, the bustling comings and goings in Ladysmith provided a number of feel good stories for everyone.

Frank Taylor, 28, was awarded a Governor General ’s medal of bravery for saving an

86-year-old Saltair man from his home after it had caught fire back in 2008.

Chronicle readers were introduced to this year’s Ladysmith A m b a s s a d o r s a n d learned about the Ladysmith Secondary School improv team with its astounding 70 members.

During the month of November, political candidates shared their views on local hot but-ton issues and faced the scrutiny of the public.

But on Nov. 19, vot-ers made it clear who they wanted in the top spot on Ladysmith’s council. Incumbent Rob Hutchins returned to his seat with 1,303 votes, and incumbents Duck Paterson, Steve A r n e t t a n d J i l l i a n Dashwood were also re-elected. New faces Glenda Patterson, Bill Drysdale and Gord Horth emerged in the top six as the poll dust settled.A l itt le November

rain didn’t put the damper on the town’s biggest celebration of the year, Light Up, which was attended by approximately 13,000 people. Some of those people were fortunate enough to witness Mike Morgan propose to his girlfriend of six years, Avegale Walker, on the Festival of Lights stage.

DecemberDecember rang in on

a high note as Project Reel Life, a commu-nity theatre project initiated by a group of local youths, received a $200,000 grant.

C o m m u n i t y m e m -bers were encouraged to bring in their coins for the Pennies for

Presents drive, while the Celebrat ion of Light drew in a sold-out crowd and raised money and donations for the food bank.

We h o p e y o u ’ v e enjoyed the local cov-erage of community events in Ladysmith throughout 2011, and we wish you a safe and prosperous new year as we prepare to tell the stories of 2012.

Year in Review from Page 5

As a reporter, my job allows me to meet a lot of interesting people. Some of their stories are sad, some make you well up with community pride, and some stories stick with you forever.

This story is going to change my life.

Meet Wilbur. He is a two-year-old chihuahua mix rescued from a kill shel-ter in California, and as of Friday, he is the newest member of my home.

As reported in our fea-ture on a local dog res-cue (Page 3), the state has a major issue with toy breeds, chihuahuas in particular.

Thousands of these dogs are being put to sleep because of careless over-breeding.

Wi lbur would have been no exception, had it not been for the effort of volunteers who trans-ported him the 1,000 or more miles to Ladysmith, where he got a sec-ond chance with Paws Without Borders.

But whether you live in San Jose, California, Winnipeg, Manitoba, or Ladysmith, pet over-

population will continue to be a global issue until society as a whole steps up to the plate and takes responsibility for the lives we create.

I am not referring to the ‘good’ pet owners nor the ‘responsible breeders’ who produce just enough litters to keep their genetic lines intact.

Every litter produced by a ‘backyard breeder,’ a puppy mill or by any unspayed animal takes away homes from the hundreds of animals sit-ting in our SPCA shelters and in pounds across North America.

I realize this is far eas-ier said than done. For anyone who is involved with animal advocacy, overpopulation is a huge issue that only seems to worsen with time and drains the few resources available. We can only imagine what our SPCA employees go through on a daily basis.

To anyone who is con-sidering bringing a four-legged friend into their home, I would urge you to look into adoption from our local SPCA and shelters first.

T h e r e i s f a r m o r e reward in saving a life than creating it.

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It’s a new year, and you’ve got a new editor, so we at the Chronicle thought this would be a great chance to ask you what you want to see in your paper.

If there’s one thing I hope for in 2012, it’s to continue the high standard of the Chronicle and to make sure we deliver a paper that you are interested in and are proud of every week.

We want to emphasize the “community” in communi-ty newspaper, and we want to give you the stories that will get you talking — stories that will make you laugh and make you think and that make you linger over your local newspaper instead of just flipping through.

Personally, I really like meeting people and finding out their stories, so I hope I get a chance to write a lot of these “people stories.” And I don’t mean just about people who are doing something extraordinary. I don’t think you have to be doing something particularly spec-tacular, because I think everyone has an interesting story to tell about why they do what they do and how they ended up where they are now. This is what I love about journalism — and about community journalism in particular.

We try really hard to bring you your neighbours’ inter-esting stories, but we know we’re not perfect. There’s a lot out there that we don’t know. And we can’t do it alone.

We want to hear from you, and we really hope you’ll feel comfortable coming to us and sharing your stories. Our door is always open, and I hope you’ll always find us approachable and eager to listen.

Please feel free to drop in to the Chronicle office at 341 First Ave. or e-mail [email protected] if you have any stories you’d like to share. We’re all ears!

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T he B.C. Liberal government enters 2012 with the weight of its “golden decade” heavy

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speech and a raft of legislation last fall, the government must pick up where it left off and build a February budget from the wreckage of the harmonized sales tax. This takes place as growth and revenue projections decline, and demand for govern-ment services continues to rise.

The NDP opposition finds itself in a front-runner role and now faces pressure to detail its long-promised practical alternative. A revived B.C. Conservative Party must also move beyond protest to problem solving.

Here are some of the immedi-ate problems that will face the

legislature when it resumes on Valentine’s Day.

Education: It seems inevi-table that the B.C. Teachers’ Federation will once again have a new contract imposed. In December, school support staff joined the parade of public sec-tor unions that accepted the two-year “net zero” wage mandate.

Deficits that forced that man-date have ballooned again due to the HST mess, and the October throne speech hinted strongly that “net zero” will be extended in all but name in 2012.

Little noticed amid the usual labour noise, Education Minister George Abbott has launched a broad plan to “transform” edu-cation. Along with “personalized learning plans” and “flexibility and choice,” the plan promises

“regular teacher performance evaluation sessions.” Buckle your seatbelts, parents.

Health care: Premier Christy Clark hosts the annual premiers’ conference in Victoria Jan. 16-17. The provinces divided sharply in December, as the three western ones backed Ottawa’s imposi-tion of a new funding formula, while those from Manitoba east protested the news that six-per-cent annual increases will slow a bit in five years.

B.C.’s more immediate problem is a shift to per-capita funding that phases out targeted money for things like our dedicated hip and knee surgery program. Provinces are now supposed to create such innovations for their own sake, without further federal intrusion into provincial jurisdiction. That change costs B.C. an estimated $256 million a year, starting in 2014. The Liberals have this year to find savings, or face the task in an election year. NDP leader Adrian

Dix is restricted by his vow to make only spending promises that add up.Energy and environ-

ment: As with the minimum wage, the B.C. Liberals are forced to tinker with the carbon tax. Taxing schools and hospitals to fund natural gas and cement companies’ emission projects has to stop, as Environment Minister Terry Lake has admitted.

Clark and Finance Minister Kevin Falcon must be tempted to borrow an NDP suggestion that carbon tax revenues be redirected more broadly to tran-sit and energy-saving refits. But this means spending the money instead of reducing income taxes, as legislation currently requires, and both parties must face the fact that this entails a tax increase.A storm is about to begin up

north as federal environmental

hearings open on a proposed oil pipeline to Kitimat. Clark remains carefully non-committal, the NDP bitterly opposed.

But the parties actually agree on liquefied natural gas exports from the same port. The NDP signaled cautious support for the plan before Christmas, with greater scrutiny of drilling and water use.

Debate will soon resume on B.C. ’s new Family Law Act, aimed at avoiding courts and conflict, with bipartisan support. Fixing B.C.’s impaired driving legislation, to keep that out of our clogged courts, should also be expedited.

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Eyeglasses may never again need to be cleaned and dirty windshields could become a thing of the past! Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz and the Technical University Darmstadt are now much closer to achieving these goals. They have

used candle soot to produce a transparent superamphiphobic coating made of glass. Oil and water both roll off this coating, leaving absolutely nothing behind. The material owes this property to its nanostructure. Surfaces sealed in this way could be used anywhere contamination or even a fi lm of water is harmful or simply a nuisance.

Doris Vollmer hates the fact that her eyeglasses get dirty so quickly. However, the scientist, who heads a research group at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, is looking for a solution to the problem - and she and her team are now a good deal closer to fi nding one. A transparent coating that is very good at repelling water and oil, which is now being presented by the Mainz-based researchers, could not only keep water and dirt off the lens-es in glasses and car windshields, but also from the glass facades of skyscrapers. It could also prevent residues of blood or contaminated liquids from adhering to medical equipment.

The coating essentially consists of an extremely simple material: silica, the main constituent of all glass. The researchers coated this with a fl uorinated silicon compound, which already makes the surface water- and oil-repellent, like a non-stick frying pan. The really clever part is the coating’s structure, which makes the glass super water-repellent and super oil-repellent. The structure resembles a sponge-like labyrinth of completely unordered pores, which is made up of tiny spheres.

“As the material repels water and oil so well, it would be suitable as a self-cleaning coating for a large number of applications,” says Hans-Jürgen Butt, Departmental Director at the Mainz-based Max Planck Institute where Doris Vollmer works with her group. And even if a portion of the layer was removed, the glass structure remained superamphiphobic. This is because its internal structure is the same as its structure on the surface. It only loses its self-cleaning properties when the layer becomes thinner than one micrometre. Unfortu-nately, this is precisely what would happen quite soon in practice: when the researchers let sand trickle onto the delicate glass structure, the coating was worn away quite quickly. “In a next step, we would therefore like to develop a layer that is superamphiphobic, with better mechanical stability,” says Doris Vollmer.

Through the aid of such coatings the researchers want to fi nd out more about the factors that determine how well a material repels water and oil. “We still don’t know this relationship in detail,” says Hans-Jürgen Butt. “The search for super-amphiphobic materials is therefore more or less a case of trial and error.” Once researchers have achieved a systematic un-derstanding of why a liquid wets a surface (or does not), industrial companies will be able to develop specifi c self-cleaning coatings for applications in architecture, optics and medicine.

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Most chairs encoun-tered throughout the day define themselves fairly simply — a place at the family table, a comfortable spot with a great view of the sea, a seat in front of the computer station.

This year, that is all about to change.

The Ladysmith Arts Council is excited to announce a fun and creative fundraising event — the Chair Auction.

The Arts Council has been collecting old chairs for several

months, chairs that need a second chance. The revival starts on Jan. 14, when artists can pick up a chair and, using their inspi-ration and skill, trans-form it into a work of art.

The transformation, which could include pa int , decoupage , collage, mosaic tiles, paper mache, fabrics, multi-media and other embellishments, could last days or months, and come Ju ly 1 , these prized chairs will be auctioned off to the highest bidders at the Transfer Beach Ampitheatre.

Most of the donated chairs were on their way to the scrap

yard, salvaged from the recycle depot or simply wasting their charms in someone’s

basement. Some of them needed a little stabilizing, and local craftsmen donated the carpentry work.

The fundraising proj-ect will breathe new life into something once deemed worth-less and upcycle it into art and a functional eye-catching piece of furniture. A conversa-tion piece can emerge that will ignite others to express their cre-ativity in unique ways. Plus, you can sit on it!

If you have artistic leanings or yearnings, perhaps it’s time to up your creative mastery by signing up to take part in the chair cre-ations.

Kathy Holmes, presi-dent of the Ladysmith Arts Council, has been the moving force behind the project.

“We want to engage p e o p l e f r o m o u r community to bring out their playful and creative sides,” says Holmes.

You can give by giv-ing your artistic talent and time or by pur-chasing the finished product at the auction in July.

Ensure that you block off July 1 in your daybook and cal-endar and take in the auction.

The Arts Council hopes to attract a variety of local buy-ers and also off-Island travellers who hear of the function. Please extend invitations to others who have a desire to enliven their home and the local arts world and also to those interested in increasing their own delight in owning an art chair.

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With the 2012 BC Winter Games se t to start in Vernon in February, spir i t is building in every com-munity across British Columbia.

The brainchild of Premier W.R. Bennett, the Games began in 1978 in Penticton.

Since then, 38 com-munities across the province have hosted the Games — some of them more than once.

More than 200,000 people have volun-teered, and more than 150,000 athletes have competed s ince i t began.“One of the most

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“There aren’t many opportunities like a Games that can cap-ture the full cross-sec-tion of a community.

The feeling of pride and accomplishment lasts in a host city for many years to come.”

Many well-known ath-letes had their start at the BC Games, includ-ing Tour de France cyclist Ryder Hesjedal and 2010 Olympic women’s snowboard cross gold-medallist Maelle Ricker, who are among the alumni who say their dreams of international com-petition began at the Games.“My Olympic success

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B C G a m e s p a r-ticipants are gener-ally younger than 18 (depending on the sport) and have the potent ia l to move b e y o n d l o c a l a n d regional competition to the national stage and beyond.“The BC Games are

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“Learning to (compete) for a team beyond just your sport and focus while so many events are occurring is imper-ative to an athlete’s success.”According to the offi-

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Brian Carruthers, p r e s i d e n t o f t h e Williams Lake 2002 BC Winter Games, is proud of the achievements of B.C. athletes.“Sport builds charac-ter in individuals and brings people together in a positive environ-

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The Winter Games fea ture 15 spor ts , including curling, fig-ure skating, skiing, badminton and wom-en’s hockey.

It is expected that more than 1,500 ath-letes and more than 300 coaches will par-ticipate in the 2012 BC Winter Games, which will take place Feb. 23-26.“I believe in the BC

Games, as it provides an opportunity to share the spirit with other British Columbians while celebrating your community in the most fantastic and reward-ing way,” says Diana Johnstone, operations manager for the 2002 BC Summer Games in Nanaimo. “I can’t wait until 2014 when Nanaimo will once again be privileged to host this amazing event.”

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July was a big month in base-ball, as the Ladysmith Cannons Mosquitos and Mid-Island midget Mustangs blasted their way to provincials.

Trail users in Chemainus got a step ahead as their own section of the Cowichan Valley Trail officially opened to the public.

The Mid-Island Highlanders finished the year in sixth place, not a bad placing for the team’s first season in the Pacific Coast Soccer League premier mens division.

The Mount Brenton Golf Course greens got a facelift, helping with better drainage and improving the grass roots system.

We started August with a splash, telling the story of Brian Reiber and his bid to be the bathtub race champion, as well as other community mem-bers such as Cody Drzewiecki and Stefan Shulson. We also learned about pickleball and the growth of the sport in Ladysmith.

Meanwhile, the Kinsmen and local First Nations looked at ways to renovate their ball hockey court on Church Road, and warmblood horses under-went the annual Oldenburg inspection out in Yellowpoint.

T h e l o g g e r s p o r t s s a w fabulous attendance during Ladysmith Days and provided plenty of entertainment for the cheering crowds.

Sixty lady golfers came out Aug. 20 and 21 for the annual ladies golf tournament. Melanie Iverson was the talk of the tour-nament after her hole-in-one shot on Hole 11.

September began with a hope and a dream, as local young horseback rider Jessica Heikes, 17, shared her plans to become one of the top riders in the world in showmanship with her two-year-old quarter horse gelding Too Good For Words.

The annual Mount Brenton

men’s amateur golf tourna-ment drew in a whopping 190 golfers while raising money for good causes like the Pacific Parkinsons Research Institute and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.

In football, the Ladysmith Steelers pee wee team domi-nated on the field, while the Jr. Bantams brought home mixed results.

The Chronicle reported that local grand master Kim Teh was inducted into the official Taekwondo Hall of Fame for his participation in the 1973 world championships.

Local hockey player Matt Grant was considering a new career with the Cowichan Valley Capitals, while 25-year-old Katie Hooper reflected on the 7,550-kilometre bike ride across Canada from which she had just returned.A sunny day of playing golf

netted $21,000w in funds for the Ladysmith and Chemainus Rotary clubs during the first annual joint club fundraiser golf tournament at the Mount Brenton Golf Course.

Ladysmith junior girls vol-leyball team members began warming up their skills for the district finals Oct. 28 and 29.

The Chronicle reported that local cycliststs Shawn O’Toole and Michelle Steel navigated their way to a second-place finish at the MOMAR race in Cumberland.

October marked a momentous occasion for members of the Stz’uminus First Nation at the opening of the Gilbert Frenchy Hockey Field on Church Road. The project was a partnership between the Winter Hawks boys and girls hockey team and the Ladysmith Kinsmen.

Soccer stars dominated the remainder of the month, as Ladysmith and Cedar U15 girls soccer teams battled it out for first place in the Mid-Isle

Soccer Association. And local soccer star Chris Arnett headed to Kelowna for provincial soc-cer action with the Vancouver Island University Mariners, win-ning first place and moving on to the Nationals in Quebec in November, where the Mariners defended their national title with a bronze finish.

Transfer Beach was trans-formed into a cyclocross dream course for the sixth leg of the Cross the Rock series on Oct. 30. Cyclists of all ages came out to participate in the event, encountering everything from sand and logs to slippery mud.

In November, all eyes were on the water in Ladysmith, as 12-year-old Maria de Leeuw broke the national breastroke record for her age group in the 50m category, and the Ladysmith Orcas Swim Club improved their performances, with swimmers like Darby Rae, Faith Knelson and Conrad Carlson making waves at swim meets across the Island.

The LSS senior girls volleyed their way into the Island cham-pionships and earned them-selves a spot in the final four.

The highlight of sports in Ladysmith came Nov. 27 during the annual Cinnamon Bun Fun Run. Not only did hundreds of local and area residents come out to get fit on the five- and 10-kilometre courses, but approximately 2,900 lbs. of food and more than $2,500 was donated to the Ladysmith Food Bank as well.

In December, we saw more soccer action and learned about pigeon racing and the local society dedicated to the breed and sport. Members of the Fuller Lake Skating Club strutted their stuff at the annu-al Skate with Santa, and local basketball teams began warm-ing up for the season.

Here’s to more spectacular seasons of sports in 2012.

2011 in review2011 in review The Chronicle continues its look back on the year in sports, from July to December.


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Joan passed away December 27, 2011 in Nanaimo with her family at her side. She was born in Ottawa and moved to Ladysmith in 1964. Predeceased by her father John Rogerson and sister Kathy, she is survived by her husband of 46 years, Jack and their four children, John (Teresa), Kathy (Ian), Shawna (Brad), and Jaci (Andy), her 7 grandchildren, Jessica (Dave), Taylor, Kaylie, Danica, Aedan, Isaac and Mackenna as well as her mother, Kay Rogerson, her siblings John (Joan), Mike (Lori), Pete (Darlene), Karen (Barb) and many nieces and nephews.

Joan loved her family and was very active in St. Mary’s Parish. She was the religious education coordinator for the parish for 20 years and for a period of time was appointed parish administrator. She was active on the parish council and the CWL and was chairperson and president of each for a time. She was active with the Ladysmith Resource Centre as a volunteer for the food bank and as coordinator for the Ladysmith Christmas Hamper deliveries. She was also active in the Legion and the North Oyster School parent group.

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We announce the unexpected passing of Joan on Saturday December 17, 2011. After a short battle with cancer she passed with family by her side. She is survived by her husband Donald, son Fleming (Kam), daughter Elizabeth, granddaughters Amanda (Chris), Kirsten, Josie (Ian) and great-grandson Dace. Also sisters Jill (Don), Jan (Blaine), Joyce (Lynnie), nieces and nephews and many, many friends.Joan was born in Chemainus BC. She lived in Nanaimo, Vancouver, and Greenwood throughout her life. Most recently in Ladysmith BC.Joan was an avid volunteer for many causes and venues. Most recent at Dufferin Place. She loved spending time on Monday mornings with her ladies, and helping with special meals for the residents.Joan was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 257 in Lantzville. She volunteered much of her time to this branch. She was a bar manager, a bartender and she prepared food for veterans’ dinners as well as mini meals. She was a dedicated Legion member who attended all the meetings.Joan was a proud member of Girl Guides of Canada. She was a Ranger as a girl. Later in her life she became known as “my mom” at Brownie Camp as she was always willing to QM for the girls. She helped at unit level, district level, division level and area level. She would say “always for the girls” most recent she belonged to the last Bastion Trefoil Guild... “Keeping the spirit alive”.Having owned 3 different restaurants and 2 catering businesses, food was a big part of Joan’s life.She worked at Kelly Douglas Wholesale for many years, in the offi ce. Then she became the fi rst lady in British Columbia to work at the “cash and carry” part of the company. Then later working at Tom Yee produce.Catering for over 35 years she touched many people with her wonderful and delicious food. Joan relished in making new menus to offer those she cooked for. She was always trying out new recipes, she would reshape and adapt it to make it her own. Many family and friends became “guinea pigs” over the years. No one was spared. Joan was an amazing cook. Joan loved her furry friends. Many times she rescued cats and dogs. They became a special part of her home. Our dog “Sadie” was a wonderful source of comfort and support for Joan these last few months.To all the medical people who touched Joan’s life... thank you. Your care of Joan was exceptional. The staff at NRGH Palliative Care are amazing and second to none. Thank you.

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They are survived by their Children Toresa, Susan, Michael and Rick. Predeceased by their daughter Debbie and their daughter-in-law Kim. They will also be deeply missed by Terry, Carl, Sherry, Tracy; grandchildren Jeremy, Heather, Stephanie, Eric, Luke and Jessi and numerous friends and family.

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Marie Theresa MedlandJune 3, 1928-December 26, 2011

It is with the deepest of sorrows that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Marie Medland, on December 26th at Kiwanis Lodge after a lengthy illness, with her family by her side. Marie was predeceased by her parents Gildo (Joe) and Dorina Novelli and her brother Gildo Novelli. Marie is survived by her husband of 62 ½ years, Ken Medland, and her two daughters Dorina (Larry Dudeck) and Darlene (Ted) Collinson, along with three adored and cherished grandchildren Jill and Alex Collinson and Blair Dudeck.

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Marie’s family meant the world to her, she was a devoted wife and an encouraging mother who supported her daughters to attain any goals they sought. Marie was a kind and gentle soul who loved children, the elderly and animals with a passionate generosity. Marie had a beautiful smile was always ready with a hello and a wave for everyone she met. Ave Maria!

There will be a memorial tea for Marie on Saturday, January 7, 2012 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion #256, 1630 East Wellington Road, Nanaimo, B.C.

In lieu of fl owers, please make a donation in Marie’s name to a children’s organization, Columbian Centre Society, HugABull Advocacy and Rescue Society, or the charity of your choice.

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HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

* Gutters * Windows* Siding * Moss treatment

* Pressure washingMill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306

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.

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

R&L Roofi ngTrent DammelRay Gisborne

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Quality ResidentialNew and Re-roofi ng

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PROFESSIONAL250-245-7153

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

APPLIANCES

SMALL DEEP freeze, $150, Maytag SxS fridge, $350, al-mond 13 cu ft fridge, $200, white 18 cu ft fridge, $250, 30” almond self cleaning range, $150, white self clean-ing range, $200. Washer dryer sets $200-$350. Washers $150-$250, Dryers $100-$150. Built-in dishwashers $100-$150, portable GE dishwasher $150 and more. 6 month war-ranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest fi re-wood producer offers fi rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Com-prehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.

FAST RELIEF the First Night!! Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramps Gone. Sleep Soundly, Safe with Medication, Proven Results. 1-800-765-8660. www.allcalm.com

STEEL BUILDINGS End of season deals! Overstock must go - make an offer! Free deliv-ery to most areas. Call to check inventory and free bro-chure 1-800-668-5111 ext 170

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www.ladysmithchronicle.com www.chemainuschronicle.com Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle Tuesday, January 3, 2012 19y , ,

Royal LePage Property Management

Ladysmith: Executive at The Creek, 2 bdrm with loft, 5 appls, gas f/p, covered prkg, n/s, n/p, $1200/mo, ref’s pls.

Ladysmith: Twin Falls. A deluxe townhome. 3 bdrm with fi nished bsmt, 6 appls, gas f/p, n/s, n/p, $1250/mo, ref’s pls. Chemainus: 4 bdrm ocean view apartment, f/s, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, avail now, ref’s required, $995/mo.

Chemainus area: 2 bdrm ocean view duplex, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, $750/mo, available December 1.

Ladysmith: Harbour view 4 bdrm home with basement suite, 5 appls., gas f/p, hot-water heat, n/s, n/p, refer-ences please, available now, $1500/mo.

South Wellington Area: 1 bdrm suite in quiet and private country setting, n/s, n/p, avail. now, references required, $850/mo.

Ladysmith: Warehouse/re-tail space, 2000 square feet approx., Westdown Rd. Available Dec. 2011

Ladysmith:Alderwood Area, 3 bdrm rancher, like new, 5 appls, nice yard, n/s, n/p, avail. now, $1300/mo.

Call Royal LePage250-245-0975

EXECUTIVE HOME 4000 sq.ft. Cowichan Valley Hwy, with great view, 4 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, 2 fi replaces plus approx. 1 acre horse paddock. Available immediately, $2500 per month, utilities not includ-ed. For viewing, contact 250-240-2891 or 250-248-0015.

REAL ESTATE

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSESDamaged House?

Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your HouseQuick Cash & Private.Mortgage Too High and

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We will Lease Your House,Make your Payments

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Call: 1-250-616-9053www.webuyhomesbc.com

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

RECREATIONAL Property in Port Renfrew. Spectacular ocean view, ocean access, op-tional sheltered boat docking. 24’ RV trailer, storage cabin, tool shed, covered outdoor work area w/woodstove, park-ing. $130,000. (250)753-8986.

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

LADYSMITH, 2 bdrm corner suite, avail now. New up-gades. Includes insuite laun-dry. $700/mo. 250-741-0353 or [email protected]

Ladysmith: bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, completely renovated, new management, on trolly route, small pets ok, rent incentives. 250-668-9086.

HOMES FOR RENT

RENTALS

SUITES, LOWER

Ladysmith: 1 bdrm, ocean view, off road prkg, own patio, 5 appls, heat, cable & internet incl., n/s, ref’s, avail. Jan 1st, $800/mo, 250-729-6297.

LADYSMITH NEW 1 bdrm Avail now! In suite laundry, 5 new appls, all utils except cable incld, private patio, NS/NP. $825. 250-714-8556.

LADYSMITH- RECENTLY re-no’d, oceanview, quiet, private entrance, 1 bdrm, shared W/D, F/P. NS/NP, no parties. $750 inclds hydro + gas. Avail Jan 1. Refs. 250-802-5380.

LADYSMITH- (walk to town) new bright 1 bdrm, Priv. entr. NS/NP. Quiet, mature ten-ant(s). Utils incld. Parking small car. On bus route. Avail Jan 15. $750. (250)245-4025.

SALTAIRE- BRIGHT modern 1 bdrm, deluxe setting. $700 inclusive. Call (250)658-1656.

SUITES, UPPER

LADYSMITH: 2 bdrm, in cen-tral location. Hydro/cable incld’d, F/S, NS/NP. Avail. now. Call 250-245-4638.

LADYSMITH- 2 bdrms above shop, private yard, driveway & entrance, all appls, hydro/wa-ter/heat incld. NS/NP. $1000. 250-739-9028 after 4:30pm.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCINGAuto Financing 1.800.910.6402

DreamCatcher Auto Loans“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

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FREE CASH back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 DLN 30309. Free delivery www.autocreditfast.ca

WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in January, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations ac-cepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

CARS

TOP DOLLAR Paid! Want To Buy Junk Cars & Trucks for cash. 1-250-954-7843.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

VTRUCKS & ANS

CASH BUYER of junk cars and trucks. Over the phone price quotes. 1-250-954-7843.

BUYING OR SELLING?

[email protected]

250.245.3700

OCEAN POINTEIndependently Owned and Operated

No Fancy Promises. We Offer Service & Get Results.

Beyond Your Expectations

640 Trans Canada HwyBox 970, Ladysmith, BCV9G 1A7

P. 250-245-3700 C. 250-667-7653

E. [email protected]

www.itscarol.com

Reduced to $259,900Beautiful 1683 sq ft open fl oor plan home on it’s own lot with vaulted ceilings, 3 bedrooms 2 baths, gas fi replace and a very private back yard early possession is possible.

$299,900 Great Family Home

Located on a huge fenced lot with lots of fruit trees, this 3 bedroom 2 bath has been well maintained. Renos include new windows, fl ooring,deck, bathroom and more.

See All My Listing on the Internet!www.coastrealty.com

GregBuchanan

250-245-8914

$469,900Spectacular Ocean View 3 bedroom (each with an ensuite) 2169 sq ft home. With hardwood fl oors, 9 ft ceilings, gas fi replace and a wrap around deck all sitting on a beautiful private yard.

New level entry home$474,900

Gorgeous views of the ocean, gulf Islands and the mainland mountains. With hardwood fl oors, 2 sided gas Fireplace, heat pump this is a must see.

$529,900Beautiful executive home with 4 bedroom and 3 bathrooms. Boasts great ocean views, granite counters, high quality hardwood fl oors, cherry cabinets etc etc etc

Save time, save money.

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YOUR VIEWStart snapping.

We want to see what “your view” is.

Send your favourite photo (one per email) to:

[email protected]

(be sure to include your name, phone numberand address or we can’t publish them)

Send us photos of our community from Cedar

to Crofton (people, places, happenings) and we may

use them in the paper.

Val Irwin

250.268.4701 (mobile) 250.245.0545 (offi ce)www.valirwin.com

Just Sold!

1.37 Acres YELLOW POINT $329,000

What’s Happening

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Up Coming

MOUNT BRENTON GARDEN CLUB - meeting, Tues, Jan 10, 1:30 pm, Calvary Baptist Church on River Road.$2 drop in fee. GUESTS WELCOME. Info: 250-246-5351

LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - “Getting the Shot”, a how-to exposé of the techniques of award-winning Ladysmith-based photographer Sean Sherstone. Tues, Jan 24, 7 pm, Hardwick

Hall, High St at 3rd Ave, Ladysmith. Public welcome. Non-members $5 drop-in fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. Info, www.ladysmithcameraclub.com

BRIDAL SHOWCASE - Beban Park Community Centre, Sun, Jan 15, doors 6 pm so come early. Free admission, bring your fiancée, bridesmaids, Mom and the new Mother-in-law and friends. Registration preferred, Maryanna at 250-751-1956 or online, www.welcomewagon.ca

BABY SHOWER - Beban Park Community Centre,

Sun, Jan 15, doors open 12 noon so come early. Free admission so bring unlimited guests, including your husband, Moms, Grandmas, aunts, uncles and friends. Registration preferred, Maryanna at 250-751-1956 or online www.welcomewagon.ca

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

Back to Basics

100% Locally Owned & Operated

We deliver! (See store for details)

We reserve the right to limit quantities

Pictures for illustrative purposes only

Visit our Website: www.the49th.com

Prices in effect

Monday, January 2 to

Sunday January 8, 2012

CEDAR STORENext to Cedar Plank RestaurantOpen Daily

7:30 am to 9 pm 250-722-7010550 Cairnsmore Street

Open Daily

8:00 am to 9 pm 250-748-2412DUNCANThe Old

Bruce’s Store CHEMAINUSNext to the Ferry Dock

Open Daily

8:00 am to 9 pm 250-246-3551

LADYSMITHBeside the Liquor Depot

Open Daily

7:30 am to 9 pm 250-245-3221

Come on IN!Come on IN!See whats NEW this weekSee whats NEW this week

@ the 49th Cafe@ the 49th Cafe

49th Cafe & Tiger’s Sushi49th Cafe & Tiger’s SushiGGreat anytime at the 49th in Ladysmith

“Tigers” “Tigers” Fresh Made Fresh Made

SushiSushiMade FreshMade FreshEVERYDAY!EVERYDAY!

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lb.lb.

Warehouse Pak, 6.15 kgWarehouse Pak, 6.15 kg

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FreshFresh

Lean Lean Ground BeefGround Beef

California California

‘Buck Brand’‘Buck Brand’Navel OrangesNavel Oranges

2.16 kg2.16 kg

9898¢¢lb.lb.

Hunt’s Thick & RichHunt’s Thick & Rich

PastaPastaSauceSauce

680 ml, limit 4 assorted680 ml, limit 4 assorted

9999¢¢

Island BakeryIsland Bakery

PremiumPremiumBreadBread

White, 100% or 60% WWWhite, 100% or 60% WW570 grams570 grams

9797¢¢


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