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Terry Scriver (left) and Kathy Schoenewolf will compete in the World Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation B.C. Championships this Saturday, along with Katie Hooper and Jesse Malone.

Tough training pays off for Ladysmith bodybuilders

Kathy Schoenewolf, Terry Scriver, Katie Hooper and Jesse Malone will compete in a provincial bodybuilding competition June 23.

Terry Scriver (left) and Kathy Schoenewolf will compete in the World Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation B.C. Championships this Saturday, along with Katie Hooper and Jesse Malone.
There were many smiles, as students at Chemainus Secondary School celebrated their graduation Fri., June 15. Here, parents capture photos from the big night before the ceremony begins.

Chemainus grads honoured

Grade 12 students at Chemainus Secondary School celebrated their graduation June 15.

There were many smiles, as students at Chemainus Secondary School celebrated their graduation Fri., June 15. Here, parents capture photos from the big night before the ceremony begins.
Eleven-year-old Haven Bouma practises a jumping back kick at home.Bouma is the Chronicle's Athlete of the Month for June.

Haven Bouma getting a kick out of life

Eleven-year-old taekwondo athlete is the Chronicle's Athlete of the Month for June.

Eleven-year-old Haven Bouma practises a jumping back kick at home.Bouma is the Chronicle's Athlete of the Month for June.
Students at Ladysmith Primary School presented their spring concert May 30. The concert showcased the music that students have learned throughout the school year.

Singing in the spring

Students at Ladysmith Primary School presented their spring concert May 30.

Students at Ladysmith Primary School presented their spring concert May 30. The concert showcased the music that students have learned throughout the school year.
Ecole Davis Road students and exchange students from Quebec were all smiles after returning from a trip to Parksville on June 5.

Ladysmith students play tour guide

Ecole Davis Road students host Quebec exchange students for one week.

Ecole Davis Road students and exchange students from Quebec were all smiles after returning from a trip to Parksville on June 5.
Visiting from Victoria, Emma, James and Joseph Bell strolled along First Avenue spreading joy and making people smile as they played their harmonicas last Thursday.

Happy harmonicas

Harmonica-playing family spreads joy in Ladysmith.

Visiting from Victoria, Emma, James and Joseph Bell strolled along First Avenue spreading joy and making people smile as they played their harmonicas last Thursday.
James [left] and John Baker are embarking on a 36-day motorcycle ride across Canada to raise funds and spread awareness about autism. The father-son duo is calling their journey Bikers for Autism.

Bakers biking for autism

Father and son duo John and James Baker are riding motorbikes across Canada to raise money and spread awareness about autism.

James [left] and John Baker are embarking on a 36-day motorcycle ride across Canada to raise funds and spread awareness about autism. The father-son duo is calling their journey Bikers for Autism.

Cedar’s senior girls finish 10th at soccer provincials

Cedar Secondary School sends all three of its senior girls' sports teams to the provincials for first time.

Teeing off for ALS

Marc McAndrews and Jan Best teeing off from sunrise to sundown during Golf A Thon for ALS this Saturday at Mount Brenton Golf Course.

Ladysmith’s Forrest Field was host to the Football Jamboree Sat., May 26. All four Vancouver Island teams participating had a successful day. Anyone aged eight to 13 interested in playing tackle football for the Ladysmith Steelers in the fall is asked to contact Coach B at 250-729-1519.

Ladysmith hosts football jamboree

Four Vancouver Island teams took part in a football jamboree at Forrest Field Saturday.

Ladysmith’s Forrest Field was host to the Football Jamboree Sat., May 26. All four Vancouver Island teams participating had a successful day. Anyone aged eight to 13 interested in playing tackle football for the Ladysmith Steelers in the fall is asked to contact Coach B at 250-729-1519.
Members of the Ladysmith Madness pose with their Gilligan’s Island-themed attire, which won them first place in the costume contest at the Easter Seals 24-Hour Relay June 2-3.

Ladysmith Madness doing it for the kids

Ladysmith Madness hosting slo-pitch tournament to raise money for Easter Seals June 16-17 at Aggie Field.

Members of the Ladysmith Madness pose with their Gilligan’s Island-themed attire, which won them first place in the costume contest at the Easter Seals 24-Hour Relay June 2-3.
Andy Geiger stands behind, from left, Jason Hicks, Calista Phillips and Tanner Kooistra at the Community Garden Box at Oceanview Community Church. Fifty per cent of the produce will go to the Ladysmith Food Bank, and 50 per cent will be given away to neighbours and people who attend the church.

Growing food for Ladysmith families

Oceanview Community Church built a Community Garden Box that will benefit the Ladysmith Food Bank and the church's neighbours.

Andy Geiger stands behind, from left, Jason Hicks, Calista Phillips and Tanner Kooistra at the Community Garden Box at Oceanview Community Church. Fifty per cent of the produce will go to the Ladysmith Food Bank, and 50 per cent will be given away to neighbours and people who attend the church.
Larissa Burnett and Stephen Klettke share an embrace before walking the stage Friday night during the Ladysmith Secondary School graduation.

Ladysmith’s Class of 2012 celebrates

Students at Ladysmith Secondary School celebrated their graduation and prom this past weekend.

Larissa Burnett and Stephen Klettke share an embrace before walking the stage Friday night during the Ladysmith Secondary School graduation.
A Cowichan Valley Mustangs second baseman attempts to get to the ball during a match against Cloverdale on Sunday afternoon in Chemainus.

Rowan Siider’s homerun a highlight of Mustangs’ weekend

The Cowichan Valley Mustangs AAA Bantams played two exciting games with solid hitting in Sunday's doubleheader in Chemainus.

A Cowichan Valley Mustangs second baseman attempts to get to the ball during a match against Cloverdale on Sunday afternoon in Chemainus.
Chemainus Secondary School students show off some of the great pieces of art that will be displayed at this week’s art show in the school library. There will even be art up for purchase.

Chemainus students showcasing their Creations

Students at Chemainus Secondary School are holding a free art show from now until June 7 in the school's library.

Chemainus Secondary School students show off some of the great pieces of art that will be displayed at this week’s art show in the school library. There will even be art up for purchase.
Della Daniels (right) with her mother Donna and her Gift of Life medal from BC Transplant.

Daughter donates liver to help save her mother’s life

Ladysmith's Della Daniels receives Gift of Life medal after undergoing a live liver transplant for her mother.

Della Daniels (right) with her mother Donna and her Gift of Life medal from BC Transplant.
Students at Ladysmith Primary School were treated to a Fun Day on Fri., May 25. Approximately 11 different activity stations were set up, each with a different theme relative to the history of Ladysmith. Some of those included copper mining, trolley time, logging and cinnamon buns. Here, a team of girls races to get the coal [black construction paper] picked up and dumped off during a race.

Fun Day at Ladysmith Primary School

Students at Ladysmith Primary School were treated to a Fun Day on Fri., May 25.

Students at Ladysmith Primary School were treated to a Fun Day on Fri., May 25. Approximately 11 different activity stations were set up, each with a different theme relative to the history of Ladysmith. Some of those included copper mining, trolley time, logging and cinnamon buns. Here, a team of girls races to get the coal [black construction paper] picked up and dumped off during a race.

Ladysmith Orcas preparing for provincials

As they approach the season finish line, the Orcas continue to improve times and turn heads at Vancouver Island swim meets.

The Ladysmith Museum officially celebrated its public grand opening May 19. More than 100 visitors came by to check out the interesting and educational displays throughout the building. Above, Ladysmith and District Historical Society president Maureen Martin shows a display to Walter Adams. The museum is located at 721 First Ave. and is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 250-245-0423 or e-mail ladysmithmuseum@shaw.ca.

Ladysmith Museum now open

More than 100 visitors checked out the interesting and educational displays during the grand opening of the Ladysmith Museum.

The Ladysmith Museum officially celebrated its public grand opening May 19. More than 100 visitors came by to check out the interesting and educational displays throughout the building. Above, Ladysmith and District Historical Society president Maureen Martin shows a display to Walter Adams. The museum is located at 721 First Ave. and is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 250-245-0423 or e-mail ladysmithmuseum@shaw.ca.
Rachel Jerome of Ladysmith is poised for provincials this weekend in Burnaby.

Rachel Jerome will represent Ladysmith at high school track and field provincial meet

Jumping for joy takes on a whole new meaning for Rachel Jerome.

Rachel Jerome of Ladysmith is poised for provincials this weekend in Burnaby.