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The Ladysmith Secondary School (LSS) 49ers senior girls basketball team played host to the Cedar Spartans Tuesday, Jan. 22 at LSS. The 49ers, plagued by flu and injuries, played to an 71-18 loss against the Spartans. Here, the 49ers’ Megan Tumak takes a foul shot against the Spartans. The senior girls play their next game Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School in Courtenay.

Ladysmith 49ers fall to Cedar Spartans

The Ladysmith Secondary School (LSS) 49ers senior girls basketball team played host to the Cedar Spartans Tuesday, Jan. 22 at LSS.

The Ladysmith Secondary School (LSS) 49ers senior girls basketball team played host to the Cedar Spartans Tuesday, Jan. 22 at LSS. The 49ers, plagued by flu and injuries, played to an 71-18 loss against the Spartans. Here, the 49ers’ Megan Tumak takes a foul shot against the Spartans. The senior girls play their next game Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School in Courtenay.
Members of the Ladysmith-Chemainus Orcas Swim Club competed at the Vancouver Island Regional Short Course Championship January 18-20 at the Comox Valley Aquatic Centre. Faith Knelson (front row center) won six gold and three silver medals, while fellow club members Morgan Humphreys and Pamela Little (back row), Chantal Greenhalgh and Ailleen Humphreys all posted significant improvements. Missing is fellow teammate Darby Rae who is taking time off to recover from a shoulder injury, coach Dusan Toth-Szabo said.

Ladysmith’s Faith Knelson wins nine medals at Courtenay swim meet

Knelson, a member of the Ladysmith-Chemainus Orcas Swim Club, wins six gold medals and three silvers at first meet after Christmas break.

Members of the Ladysmith-Chemainus Orcas Swim Club competed at the Vancouver Island Regional Short Course Championship January 18-20 at the Comox Valley Aquatic Centre. Faith Knelson (front row center) won six gold and three silver medals, while fellow club members Morgan Humphreys and Pamela Little (back row), Chantal Greenhalgh and Ailleen Humphreys all posted significant improvements. Missing is fellow teammate Darby Rae who is taking time off to recover from a shoulder injury, coach Dusan Toth-Szabo said.
Cousins J.J. and Tiga Cargill read Nick Bland’s The Very Cranky Bear with their “Mamo” Cindy Bertram at a Family Literacy Day event hosted at the library Saturday, Jan. 26. Stephen Warren, manager of the Ladysmith branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library, said close to 40 children passed through the library during the two-hour-long event. Crafts and face painting were on offer for young readers taking a break from their books. Sunday, Jan. 27 is Family Literacy Day in Canada, Warren said, prompting them to host an event a day ahead of schedule because the library’s closed on Sundays.

Celebrating Family Literacy Day in Ladysmith

The Ladysmith Library held a special family-friendly event Saturday, Jan. 26 in honour of Family Literacy Day.

Cousins J.J. and Tiga Cargill read Nick Bland’s The Very Cranky Bear with their “Mamo” Cindy Bertram at a Family Literacy Day event hosted at the library Saturday, Jan. 26. Stephen Warren, manager of the Ladysmith branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library, said close to 40 children passed through the library during the two-hour-long event. Crafts and face painting were on offer for young readers taking a break from their books. Sunday, Jan. 27 is Family Literacy Day in Canada, Warren said, prompting them to host an event a day ahead of schedule because the library’s closed on Sundays.
Chelsea Grovum’s first-semester dance students performed a variety of dances during the annual Ladysmith Secondary School Dance Showcase on Friday, Jan. 18. Sixty to 70 dancers from Grade 8 through 12 performed in the showcase.

Ladysmith dancers share their talent

About 60-70 students performed during Ladysmith Secondary School's annual Dance Showcase on Jan. 18.

Chelsea Grovum’s first-semester dance students performed a variety of dances during the annual Ladysmith Secondary School Dance Showcase on Friday, Jan. 18. Sixty to 70 dancers from Grade 8 through 12 performed in the showcase.

CAN-nection campaign raises two weeks’ worth of food for Ladysmith

Five food banks in the region, including the Ladysmith Food Bank, are benefiting from the inaugural CAN-nection food drive.

Dave Street, principal of Ladysmith Secondary School (LSS), helps direct a promotional video shoot for School District 68 (SD68) at LSS Thursday, Jan. 17. Over 900 students from Ladysmith Secondary, Ladysmith Intermediate and Ladysmith Primary schools participated in the filming of a 'crowd shot' to be included in a video outlining SD68's strategic plan, said Donna Reimer, director of communications for SD68. The video, produced to capture the district's vision of 'success for all,' will be screened to SD68 employees on February 1 before it's uploaded to the district's website.

LSS volunteers to host promotional shoot for SD68

More than 900 students from Ladysmith schools visited Ladysmith Secondary School Thursday afternoon to participate in the film shoot.

Dave Street, principal of Ladysmith Secondary School (LSS), helps direct a promotional video shoot for School District 68 (SD68) at LSS Thursday, Jan. 17. Over 900 students from Ladysmith Secondary, Ladysmith Intermediate and Ladysmith Primary schools participated in the filming of a 'crowd shot' to be included in a video outlining SD68's strategic plan, said Donna Reimer, director of communications for SD68. The video, produced to capture the district's vision of 'success for all,' will be screened to SD68 employees on February 1 before it's uploaded to the district's website.
The Ladysmith Secondary School Junior Improv Team, pictured here with coach Bill Taylor, will compete at the regional semifinals after winning the South Island Senior Cup. The school's junior team won the South Island Junior Cup and is headed to the regionals as well.

Ladysmith Secondary School improv teams advance to Island finals

The senior and junior improv teams from Ladysmith Secondary School recently won the South Island Cup.

The Ladysmith Secondary School Junior Improv Team, pictured here with coach Bill Taylor, will compete at the regional semifinals after winning the South Island Senior Cup. The school's junior team won the South Island Junior Cup and is headed to the regionals as well.
Ladysmith Fire/Rescue and the RCMP responded to a tractor-trailer fire on Highway 1 shortly after 9 p.m. last night. Highway 1 remained closed from 9:15 p.m. until shortly after 11 p.m., RCMP Constable Tim Desaulniers said.

Highway 1 closed briefly following tractor-trailer fire

Ladysmith Fire/Rescue and the RCMP responded to a tractor-trailer fire on Highway 1 the night of Tuesday, Jan. 15

Ladysmith Fire/Rescue and the RCMP responded to a tractor-trailer fire on Highway 1 shortly after 9 p.m. last night. Highway 1 remained closed from 9:15 p.m. until shortly after 11 p.m., RCMP Constable Tim Desaulniers said.
Ladysmith Secondary School 49er Carl Lofstrom looks for an in against Winston Gardener of NDSS. The Grade 8 boys played their first game of the season at home on Jan. 9, losing 30-22 to NDSS.

LSS Grade 8 girls and junior boys win first games of season

Ladysmith Secondary School's basketball teams were back in action last week, paving the way for a number of firsts.

Ladysmith Secondary School 49er Carl Lofstrom looks for an in against Winston Gardener of NDSS. The Grade 8 boys played their first game of the season at home on Jan. 9, losing 30-22 to NDSS.

Child safety seats inspected in Ladysmith

Technician Jen Shapka says 99 per cent of child safety seats are improperly installed.

Firefighters Blair Windsor and Mike Alexander collect Christmas trees for chipping at Ladysmith Fire/Rescue Saturday, Jan. 5. Funds raised through their tree-chipping campaign will go towards a full restoration of the fire department's 1942 International fire truck, built originally for the Royal Canadian Air Force as an “airport crash truck” during the Second World War. The truck was restored once before, said firefighter Dan Cross, and a subsequent restoration will cost “about $30,000.” The department has set aside $7,000 to date, Cross added, leaving them “a ways to go yet.”

Ladysmith firefighters collect Christmas trees

Ladysmith Fire/Rescue's Christmas tree chipping campaign raised money for the restoration of the department's 1942 International fire truck.

Firefighters Blair Windsor and Mike Alexander collect Christmas trees for chipping at Ladysmith Fire/Rescue Saturday, Jan. 5. Funds raised through their tree-chipping campaign will go towards a full restoration of the fire department's 1942 International fire truck, built originally for the Royal Canadian Air Force as an “airport crash truck” during the Second World War. The truck was restored once before, said firefighter Dan Cross, and a subsequent restoration will cost “about $30,000.” The department has set aside $7,000 to date, Cross added, leaving them “a ways to go yet.”
Chemainus Gardens Festival of Trees co-ordinator Margaret Perry (centre) presents the prizes for the festival’s poetry contest to Emily Oliver (left) and Courtney Chanin. Missing from photo is winner Roddy Burgert.

Chemainus Festival of Trees poetry contest winners announced

Students from Ladysmith and Chemainus received e-readers for writing the winning poems.

Chemainus Gardens Festival of Trees co-ordinator Margaret Perry (centre) presents the prizes for the festival’s poetry contest to Emily Oliver (left) and Courtney Chanin. Missing from photo is winner Roddy Burgert.
Ladysmith Legion Auxiliary president Linda Burwood (right) was awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Here, she is pictured at the awards ceremony with Kay Platt, a fellow Auxiliary member who received a medal as well.

Linda Burwood’s 25 years of service recognized

Ladysmith Legion Auxiliary president Linda Burwood has received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

Ladysmith Legion Auxiliary president Linda Burwood (right) was awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Here, she is pictured at the awards ceremony with Kay Platt, a fellow Auxiliary member who received a medal as well.
A number of container ships dropped anchor off of Saltair and Chemainus last week to wait out a backlog at Port Metro Vancouver (PMV). Yoss Leclerc, harbourmaster and director of operations and security with PMV, said delays were due to “a combination of factors.”

Cargo ships wait out backlog near Saltair and Chemainus

Delays at Port Metro Vancouver have caused a number of cargo ships to drop anchor off of Saltair and Chemainus.

A number of container ships dropped anchor off of Saltair and Chemainus last week to wait out a backlog at Port Metro Vancouver (PMV). Yoss Leclerc, harbourmaster and director of operations and security with PMV, said delays were due to “a combination of factors.”
Margaret Perry (centre) hands over a cheque for $3,872 to Sylvia Massey and Rick O'Doherty of the Chemainus Harvest House Food Bank at the closing ceremonies of Chemainus Gardens' second annual Festival of Trees. Funds were raised through tree sponsorship at the festival's Christmas tree decorating contest, a silent auction and donations, including a $1,500 donation from Chemainus Gardens owner Len Wansbrough.

Chemainus Festival of Trees raises almost $4,000 for food bank

The Chemainus Gardens Festival of Trees recently presented a cheque for $3,872 to Harvest House.

Margaret Perry (centre) hands over a cheque for $3,872 to Sylvia Massey and Rick O'Doherty of the Chemainus Harvest House Food Bank at the closing ceremonies of Chemainus Gardens' second annual Festival of Trees. Funds were raised through tree sponsorship at the festival's Christmas tree decorating contest, a silent auction and donations, including a $1,500 donation from Chemainus Gardens owner Len Wansbrough.
Members of the Ladysmith Chemainus Orcas Swim Club spent two weeks collecting donations of food for the food bank. All told, the Orcas managed to collect 157 pounds of food. Featured in the photo, in front from left, are club members Kiley Ludlow and Kyle and Luke Murray, and, in back from left, Hannah Dumez, Mariah Jones and Meggie Boese.

Orcas make big gains at December swim meets

Members of the Ladysmith Chemainus Orcas Swim Club posted significant improvements, as they closed out 2012 at a pair of swim meets.

Members of the Ladysmith Chemainus Orcas Swim Club spent two weeks collecting donations of food for the food bank. All told, the Orcas managed to collect 157 pounds of food. Featured in the photo, in front from left, are club members Kiley Ludlow and Kyle and Luke Murray, and, in back from left, Hannah Dumez, Mariah Jones and Meggie Boese.
Risa Convey (Class of 2012), Jenna Saffin (Class of 2010) and Eli Battie (Class of 2011) received Governor General’s Academic Medals (GGAM) from Ladysmith Secondary School principal Dave Street Friday, Dec. 21. GGAMs are awarded to students who’ve earned the highest-ranked academic average for grades 11 and 12 of anyone in their respective graduating classes.

Ladysmith Secondary School grads recognized

Three recent Ladysmith Secondary School graduates were presented with Governor General's Academic Medals on Dec. 21.

Risa Convey (Class of 2012), Jenna Saffin (Class of 2010) and Eli Battie (Class of 2011) received Governor General’s Academic Medals (GGAM) from Ladysmith Secondary School principal Dave Street Friday, Dec. 21. GGAMs are awarded to students who’ve earned the highest-ranked academic average for grades 11 and 12 of anyone in their respective graduating classes.
Realtor Wes Smith stands behind the bar inside the Travellers Hotel on First Avenue in Ladysmith.

Interest being expressed in historic Ladysmith building

The realtor representing The Travellers says developers from Victoria, Vancouver, the Lower Mainland and Calgary have expressed interest.

Realtor Wes Smith stands behind the bar inside the Travellers Hotel on First Avenue in Ladysmith.
Ladysmith Secondary School’s Jennika Erickson (right) goes to pass the ball to teammate Sharon Brown (far left) as Jocelyn Gamble (3) looks on during the senior girls’ basketball team’s game Thu, Dec. 20 at LSS. The 49ers lost to the Kwalikum Kondors in their final game before the winter break.

Ladysmith senior girls take on Kwalikum

The Ladysmith Secondary School 49ers lost to the Kwalikum Kondors in their final basketball game before the winter break.

Ladysmith Secondary School’s Jennika Erickson (right) goes to pass the ball to teammate Sharon Brown (far left) as Jocelyn Gamble (3) looks on during the senior girls’ basketball team’s game Thu, Dec. 20 at LSS. The 49ers lost to the Kwalikum Kondors in their final game before the winter break.
Jacquie Stewart, co-ordinator of the Ladysmith Resource Centre Association (LRCA) Food Bank, said they give out 23 dozen cans of soup or chili to the 400 people who visit the food bank on average every week. Forty per cent of those who turn to the LRCA food bank for food subsidies are children or teens.

Nanaimo Airport’s food drive will benefit Ladysmith Food Bank

The CAN-nection Campaign is collecting food donations for five regional food banks, including the one in Ladysmith.

Jacquie Stewart, co-ordinator of the Ladysmith Resource Centre Association (LRCA) Food Bank, said they give out 23 dozen cans of soup or chili to the 400 people who visit the food bank on average every week. Forty per cent of those who turn to the LRCA food bank for food subsidies are children or teens.