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than they would otherwise be on an average Friday night. “We had people lining up for Business was humming along tables,” she said. “It was probably above a usual pace last Friday night the same as the night of Light Up.” as holiday revellers descended on Jenny Jarvis at Worldly Gourmet downtown Ladysmith for An Old was equally enthusiastic regarding Tyme Christmas and Candlelight Old Tyme Christmas. Walk. “It was excellent,” Jarvis said. “It Carollers strolled along First was very cool, and I really enjoyed Avenue by candlelight, singing as it. I enjoyed how much energy went they made their way from Symonds into putting tonight on.” Street to Roberts Street. Shops Jarvis, like most business owners stayed open late, offering cocoa, in Ladysmith, said she stays open hot apple cider and crafting oppor- late solely on Thursday nights. She tunities to customers. doubted she would be able to keep The idea originated when the up the pace if Old Tyme Christmas Festival of Lights committee were expanded into a week-long came to a Ladysmith Downtown event, but she thought this year’s Business Association (LDBA) gen- trial was “fabulous.” eral meeting in the spring asking “Light Up can be overwhelming,” the association to do something Jarvis said, “because you don’t get special around the 25th anniversa- to say ‘Merry Christmas,’ you don’t ry of Light Up. The directors start- get to say ‘Hello;’ whereas, this was ed tossing around ideas and got more local. It’s a wall of faces at excited about roasting chestnuts Light Up; I couldn’t tell you if I had on an open fire, horse and buggy a neighbour come through or not. rides down First Avenue and lots Tonight was busy, but it was all of other old-tyme Christmas ideas, local people, everybody that you explained LDBA vice-president knew.” Teresa McKinley. Vanessa Shebib and Sarah Clarke When LDBA president Lesley of The Vintage Rose loved the idea Parent got Cathleen McMahon, of expanding Old Tyme Christmas who runs Mission Management beyond a lone Friday night in Group, on board, the ideas took off. December. “We knew that many businesses “We’ll be totally burnt out, but yes!” are run by owners without any Shebib said. staff, so we decided to start with They were equally fond of this one night,” said McKinley. “We are year’s inaugural event. hoping it may start a new tradition “We thought it was awesome,” of staying open late every Friday Shebib said. “It was very commubetween Light Up and Christmas.” nity-oriented. The whole street was The festive frenzy fueled people’s full of energy.” appetites. “It should be like this every Friday Kimmy Phan runs the Wigwam night,” Clarke added. Restaurant with her parents Danny Shebib said Old Tyme Christmas and Ninh. Kimmy said they weren’t was great for business, adding that open any later than usual, but she they had a “steady stream of people thought they were definitely busier all night long.” THE CHRONICLE

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Zahida Khader and Carol Van Acker, representatives of the Bank of Montreal, passed out candy canes to children as they entered Santa’s house during An Old Tyme Christmas and Candlelight Walk Fri, Dec. 7. For more photos from this and other Ladysmith Christmas events, please see page 12.

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Christmas concert on Thu, Dec. 13 will include a bake sale and silent and live auction Nick Bekolay THE CHRONICLE

As Christmas approaches, images of turquoise waters lapping at palmfringed white sand beaches will replace sugar-plums in the minds of a select number of Ladysmith Secondary School (LSS) students. Rod Alsop, LSS’s music teacher and director of the school’s bands, said he usually travels to Moscow, Idaho, with the school’s tour band for “the biggest festival in western North America.” This year, however, he has something else in mind. Alsop will venture to Havana, Cuba, next March with 35 of his students and a crew of chaperones. Alsop said he chose Cuba as this year’s destination because bands from many Nanaimo area high schools have travelled to the Caribbean island nation every other year “and highly recommended it.” Canada Cuba Sports and Cultural Festivals, an Ontario-based company providing logistical support for groups of Canadian students travelling to Cuba, will arrange the trip for the LSS tour band, he added. “The company basically acts as a travel agent,” Alsop said, “and once you’re down there, they arrange everything in terms of your performance venues. We’ll play for a couple of public events and we’ll visit a performing arts school. Their band and our band will play for each other.” The trip will feature a heavy dose of musical diplomacy while offering students a chance to explore Cuba’s tropical topography and experience its culture. Between performances, students will explore Spanish forts in Old Havana along with the tropical rainforests and subterranean rivers of Western Cuba. Optional jazz shows and salsa dance lessons round out their itinerary. For the duration of their stay, the students will stay at Santa Maria del Mar, a seaside town east of Havana. “Havana has quite the night culture, and we want to keep kids safe rather than out partying,” said Alsop. The band’s director, now in his eighth year at LSS, said he “took a little Spanish in university,” but he’s forgotten most of what he once knew. But in spite of his lacklustre language skills, Alsop said he’s just as excited for Cuba as his students are.

“I’ve got 35 kids who’ve signed up to go and they’re all pumped,” Alsop added. “They all show up at 7 o’clock, on time, to play.” The tour band is open to students in grades 9 through 12 provided they’re willing to commit to 7 a.m. practice sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They’ve been practising what Alsop referred to as “some crazy music,” including Manuel de Falla’s Ritual Fire Dance and a selection of Cuban pieces. Alsop said they’re working on adding a pop song or two to their repertoire along with a Cuban classic or two featured in the 1999 documentary Buena Vista Social Club. The tour band is scheduled to spend the week of March 17-24 in Cuba, and they’re fundraising every chance they get to cover the costs. “We’ve done car washes, bottle drives, hanging-basket sales, chocolate sales and poinsettia sales,” Alsop said. The tour band’s next fundraiser is a Christmas concert scheduled for Thu., Dec. 13 — part of their “final big push” to collect and submit all necessary funds by a Jan. 17 deadline. The concert will feature performances by all five of LSS’s bands, including the tour band and the school’s junior and senior jazz bands. Alumnus Evan Miller will host the event and offer a cameo performance, Alsop said, and a selection of original music produced by students of LSS’s senior composition class will serve as the soundtrack to the night’s auction. The night’s fundraising routine will be rounded out by a bake sale — baked items will be available at a dollar apiece — and a “silent and live auction event.” Ted Girard, a former teacher and community theatre personality, will host the live auction, Alsop said. Girard will auction off a list of items including a Gibson Epiphone guitar donated by Long & McQuade, Alsop added. Other items up for bids include a pair of day passes to Mount Washington, two rounds of golf at Eaglequest Golf, tickets to Chemainus Theatre Festival’s production of The Buddy Holly Story, and gift certificates from two dozen local businesses. The school’s multi-purpose room will serve as the concert venue. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are available at the door for a suggested donation of $10. For more information, call LSS at 250-245-3043 or e-mail Rod Alsop at ralsop@sd68.bc.ca.

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Amy McMillan and Peter Richmond share some of their favourite moments from the 49th Parallel Grocery staff Christmas party during an awards ceremony Dec. 4 at the store. McMillan nominated Richmond for a Community Living BC Widening Our World Award, and he was the winner for the Vancouver Island region.

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Community Living Month in work of Tina and finding great October and focused on com- matches like this. Amy’s been a munity leaders supporting inclu- great fit for us. It’s been fun to Amy McMillan has worked sive employment opportunities watch her grow with the 49th. I for 49th Parallel Grocery in for adults with developmental was talking to some of her coLadysmith for six years, and last disabilities. workers today, and they are week, she had a chance to honMichael McLellan, a self- amazed at how Amy is learning our her boss, Peter Richmond. advocate who works for CLBC, more and more all the time, and Richmond, president of 49th presented the Wow Award to she’s a very valued employee. Parallel Grocery, was recog- Richmond. Amy comes to work every day nized Dec. 4 for embracing “This year, with the theme with a smile on her face and inclusion and helping adults of employment, it’s been one ready to do her job.” with developmental disabilities of the neatest things that ever Richmond says the 49th have a greater sense of com- happened,” he said. “We would Parallel hasn’t been a perfect munity and belonging in their like to thank Peter for being employer, and there have been workplace through Community such an inclusive employer to issues that McMillan has brought Living BC (CLBC)’s fourth annu- people with diverse abilities. up, but she always handled heral Widening Our World self “amazingly well.” (WOW) Awards. “We’re very proud of Quoted in the Chronicle Five employees from how Amy has grown different regions of us and very proud “Amy’s been a great fit for us. It’s with the province were choto have you as an been fun to watch her grow with employee,” he said. sen from more than 100 nominees, and When Richmond told the 49th.” Richmond was the McMillan he wanted to Peter Richmond, 49th Parallel Grocery winner for Vancouver share the award with Island from 11 Wow her, she told him that Award nominees for the award belongs to him region. It’s an honour to present this and he should keep it. Nominations of inclusive award to you on behalf of the “You deserve this award more employers or co-workers were Widening Our World Awards and than I do,” she said. submitted by self-advocates CLBC, and I feel it’s nice to see McMillan says Richmond “is throughout Community Living another employer hiring people No. 1 all the way.” Month in October. with diverse abilities.” “He is the kind of guy who McMillan nominated McLellan also presented a card always teaches me the ropes at Richmond for the award, and to McMillan and to Richmond. 49th Parallel,” she said. “Every he was chosen by an indepenRichmond was honoured to time I hear the word Peter dent panel as the most inclusive receive the award. Richmond’s name, he knows employer on Vancouver Island. “It was quite a surprise to me anything when it comes to “Peter is a great guy and fun to to be nominated by Amy,” he greeting people with a smile. He work with,” McMillan said in her said. “Amy’s been working for knows how I do it, and I know nomination. “He is always nice us for six years, and it’s been a he does it way better than anyto me, is funny and helps me to wonderful six years. I want to one in the world besides the learn how to do new and differ- thank Tina Fabbro [program Richmond family. ent things at work. That’s Peter co-ordinator for Community Richmond has also been — you can’t do without him.” Link Connexions Inc.] for all acknowledged in the past as one This is the fifth year of the the great work she does in the of the 12 Ladysmith employers Wow Awards, and this year, the community; none of this would who has received a Diversity@ awards were launched during be possible without the tireless Work designation. THE CHRONICLE

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A touring band with a twist recently paid a visit to Chemainus Secondary School (CSS). Proud Animal dropped by the school recently to back up Barbara Adler, Gavin Youngash and Mike Young, spokespersons for the ReachOut Psychosis tour, as they spoke to students at CSS regarding psychosis prevention and intervention. Through music, humour and student participation, Adler and Youngash stripped away students’ misconceptions about psychosis — defined by Adler as a “cluster of symptoms that include hallucinations, behavioural and personality changes, paranoia and delusions”— before teaching them how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental illness and obtain help for themselves or their friends. After a comical exchange of novel high-fives between Adler and a student volunteer, the band rocked out during one of several musical interludes. Youngash then invited a handful of teens to participate in a demonstration designed to convey to students what someone suffering from psychosis might experience. He asked one volunteer to play the role of the afflicted person and had them tell the audience about their day. Meanwhile,

the remaining volunteers were asked to dance around the “victim,” touch them on the shoulder or whisper in their ear to mimic the effects of visual, tactile and auditory hallucinations. When asked how someone might feel after coping with these types of distractions for a day or even a week, Youngash said students often answer with “exhausted,” a reaction echoed by the day’s “victim,” a student named Elizabeth. Adler put the exercise into context following its conclusion. “We like to point out,” Adler said to the audience, “that even though that demo is often very funny — we see some amazing dance moves — if this were happening in real life, if all of these hallucinations were real, it obviously wouldn’t be funny.” She segued into a discussion regarding the signs and symptoms of psychosis, referring to the exercise to help draw answers out of students. Adler then reviewed a variety of ways in which students can help maintain a healthy balance in their lives, sharing the stage with Young as he disclosed the risks to a person’s mental health posed by drugs and alcohol. The show concluded with a review of support and intervention services available to students, and judging from the number of students approaching the stage following the show, it

was well received. Adler has been involved with ReachOut for “six or seven years,” she said. They tour for six weeks each school year and play additional shows while at home in Vancouver. Touring as extensively as they do has helped their message reach a multitude of students. “We hit our 100,000th student last February,” Adler added, “and since then, we’ve seen a few more thousand people.” “We start the presentation asking if anyone’s heard of psychosis,” she added. “A lot of them put their hands up. We ask them if anyone wants to define it and that’s when we get answers like ‘It’s being crazy’ or uneducated answers. Some kids don’t want to talk about it, but by the end, you can feel them loosening up. We get a lot of students coming up to us after the show to tell us that they’re going through it themselves or that they’re concerned about a friend. It can really make a difference.” Proud Animal has toured with the program since “the end of the school year last year,” Adler said. The band consists of Adler on vocals and accordion, Youngash on guitar, James Meger on bass, Skye Brooks on drums and Mike Young on keyboards. More information on psychosis prevention and intervention is available at www.reachoutps ychosis.com.

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Grace Peng motivated by friendly rivalry Nick Bekolay The Chronicle

Grace Peng has been named as Chemainus Secondary School (CSS)’s recipient of the 2012 Governor General’s Academic Medal (GGAM). Peng, a first-year engineering student at the University of Alberta (U of A) in Edmonton, said her parents first informed her of “an award” she’d received in late September. “I was thinking, ‘Oh, that’s nice, it’s a certificate or something,’” Peng said. It wasn’t until she spoke with Sian Peterson, her former principal at CSS, in October that Peng realized she’d won a GGAM. “I was blown away by it,” added Peng. “This is a whole different class of award we’re talking about.” Peng, in turn, explained the significance of the award to her parents who “were bursting with pride” as a result. Peng couldn’t recall her grade point average (GPA) from high school — GGAMs are awarded to one student at every secondary school in the country based on their cumulative GPA for grade 11 and 12 — but she admitted to being an “A-plus student” motivated by a longstanding, amicable rivalry with a fellow classmate. “It was that friendly competition that really helped push me to attain the best of my academic ability,” Peng added. Peng set her sights on an engineering degree from the U of A for several reasons. Job prospects factored heavily into her decision. “U of A is one of the premier schools in Western Canada for Engineering,” said Peng. “There’s millions and millions of dollars coming from these companies for research, for building new buildings, for increasing the size of their libraries. I’m looking for an opportunity to get into the job market and U of A is where I’ll find it.” A former teacher of

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Grace Peng is Chemainus Secondary School’s 2012 Governor General’s Academic Medal winner. Peng’s played a pivotal role in her decision to attend the U of A, too. “Mr. Henry was one of my most favourite professors ever,” Peng said. Gord Henry, a former math teacher at CSS who now teaches at Cowichan High School, graduated from the U of A, Peng said. Unlike the majority of people who eschew higher math, Henry made teaching it his métier. “He really loved math in a world where people tried to stay away from math as far as possible,” said Peng. “You know, they try to distance themselves from inverse sin functions and curves and third derivatives. He embraced it wholeheartedly and he tried his best to find interactive ways to engage students. We made music videos and we danced in the halls and we made posters and it was great.” The defining factor influencing Peng’s decision to study at U of A, however, was her father’s ties to her current school. “My dad took his master’s of electrical engineering at U of A,” Peng said, “and my dad’s always talking about his old school and the golden memories from his time there. That’s as clear a foot in the door as I could ever have.” Peng’s father, Dale, grew up in Taiyuan, the capital of northern China’s Shanxi province. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1985 to attend the biophysics program at the Georgetown University

School of Medicine. A year later, Dale said he approached his supervisor to express his interest in pursuing a master’s degree. His supervisor called an associate at the U of A “right in front of him” and Dale Peng was accepted on the spot. He applied for his visa, booked his flight and soon found himself in Edmonton. Dale completed his master’s in 1987 and remained at the U of A to pursue a PhD in physics and digital communications, but a “life changing event” distracted him from his work and he left the program in 1990. He “gradually shifted into construction,” Dale said, and now oversees small-scale real-estate developments in Chemainus and Duncan. Grace’s parents were “very, very excited” by the news, Dale said, adding that “she won quite a few other awards, but this one was the highlight.” A GGAM isn’t accompanied by a scholarship, Grace said, but tuition won’t be a concern of hers for her first two or three years of study; she’s received several awards from Chemainus institutions alongside a scholarship from the U of A itself. “The generosity of the local donors who set aside these bursary and scholarship funds for us is amazing,” Peng added. Peng plans to work for a pharmaceutical company for a few years once she’s completed a bachelor of chemical engineering. “That’s actually what my uncle’s doing in the Netherlands right now,” she added. P e n g ’s a m b i t i o n s aren’t limited to synthesizing novel pharmaceutical compounds, however. “This one’s going to leave a couple of people scratching their heads,” Peng said. “My dream job? To be a business lawyer.” Peng said she hopes to pursue a law degree after spending a couple of years working as an engineer with her final goal being that of a mediator in dispute resolution.

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Oyster Bay Quay a step closer to adding uses Lindsay Chung The Chronicle

Oyster Bay Quay is that much closer to being able to attract a larger mix of tenants to the light industrial building under construction at 1030 Oyster Bay Dr. Ladysmith council gave the bylaws amending the town’s Official Community Plan (OCP) and zoning bylaw for this specific property third reading Dec. 3 following a public hearing. The proposed changes to the bylaws for this property add to the definition of “industrial” by stating that the property at 1030 Oyster Bay Dr. is designated as Light Industrial and will continue to provide “significant floor area” for light industrial uses. “Additional service commercial uses are permitted at 1030 Oyster Bay Drive to take advantage of the visibility to the highway and to complement other land uses in the industrial and commercial areas,” states the bylaw. “Permitted uses may include limited retail, offices and complementary commercial services. The maximum gross floor area for individual service commercial units shall not exceed 465 square metres (5,000 square feet) and the total service commercial use may comprise no more than one-half of the light industrial gross floor area.” If the zoning bylaw is adopted, it would add a number of additional uses under the Light Industrial zone for 1030 Oyster Bay Dr. only, including retail store, coffee shop, business or professional office, personal service establishment, financial institution, business or commercial school, recreation facility, visitor centre or tourist bureau, animal hospital or animal grooming, custom workshop, and wholesale. Council referred this application to the town’s Advisory

Planning Commission (APC), which recommended approval of adding the additional uses for this site and this site only, with the following concerns — industrial zoning should be protected, parking shortages, diminishing downtown, road access, and drive-thru fast food is not supported, explained Felicity Adams, the town’s director of development services. “The APC’s concerns have been considered in the bylaws by ensuring half of the building is reserved for light industrial uses, by requesting the parking analysis and by limiting the commercial floor area and unit sizes, and drive-thru is not permitted, nor is one proposed for this development,” she said. The application was also referred to the Stz’uminus First Nation, and no comments have been provided. The applicant held an information meeting Nov. 21 and reported that there were five attendees, and there was support shown for the development. The town did not receive any written submissions or questions or comments by telephone or in person. During the public hearing, project manager Bob Wall spoke on behalf of the applicants, Carol and Garry Wagenaar, owners of Terra-North Inc., the property’s developers. He told council this building is being considered a “gateway project” for Ladysmith. “Some of the things that make this project quite different is it borders on part of the TransCanada Trail. We’ll be putting trees and shrubs and a walkway to continue the trail toward the water,” he said. “We’re going to be putting a plaza at the corner with seating for those who need a rest because we really see this as part of Ladysmith. We’re trying to do everything we can to include it in the walking mentality of shoppers and users and

tourists in Ladysmith as well.” Wall told council that they asked for some of these additional uses because people were interested in the project but they didn’t fall into the current guidelines. “Also, in some cases, we’re very concerned that we fill it up fairly quickly and that the businesses that are there thrive, that we don’t just build a building and move on to the next project and it sits there empty — that’s a part of our commitment to our clients,” he explained. “The additional uses we’re asking for, a number of them are to complement the industrial uses that will be on the whole industrial level down below. A coffee shop in any significant development is, in our culture, a worthwhile amenity to put in a project. Some people like to have a chance to sit down partway through their shopping trip and visit and have a cup of coffee and rest maybe before they walk back across the highway and back into town.” Wall says they want to create ties with the rest of the town. “We see ourselves as part of the town and really are trying to do a development here that makes that transition and ties us to the town, with the amenities and destinations that will bring people across and at the same time trying to respect, for example, the industrial use Home Hardware has across the parking lot,” he said. “At that level is where we’ll be marketing the space to fill it as much as possible with any type of flooring, tile shop or a paint shop or anything that hopefully is going to make this area the home improvement magnet destination for the town of Ladysmith.” After the public hearing, council gave the two bylaws third reading without any comment. The bylaws still need to be adopted by council.

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critical for recreation facilities to do everything in our power to provide healthy choices in our community with the growing concern of such things as obesity and diabetes in schoolchildren,” she said. Walkling pointed out that not everyone can afford to participate in competitive sports, and not all children are interested in the competitive aspects of sports, and they need exercise to be fun. “If there isn’t something fun, we might lose those kids,” she said. No other recreation centre on Vancouver Island has an aquatic trampoline, according to Walkling. “It’s been a success,” she said. “It’s really fun; staff are even taking turns on it. For those children — and it’s a lot — who aren’t interested in the competitive aspects of sports or their family can’t afford sports, exercise needs to be camouflaged as fun. We need to promote just making exercise fun, drawing children to our facility because of the fun, social atmosphere.” For now, the trampoline will go into the water Fridays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. It will be available for rentals, although the people who rent the trampoline will have to pay for up to four lifeguards, depending on the number of swimmers.

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LaFF lauded for work with families

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Local families have access to the highestrated support program in the province according to the BC Association of Family Resource Programs (FRP-BC). L a F F, o r t h e Ladysmith Family and Friends Resource Program, was selected by FRP-BC as B.C.’s premier family resource program for 2012. Jacquie Neligan, L a F F ’s e x e c u t i v e d i r e c t o r, t r a v e l l e d t o Va n c o u v e r l a s t Friday to receive the award. She said this was the second time LaFF has received a Distinguished Service Award from the FRPBC in the last six years. “ We w o n i n 2 0 0 6 and then we were just awarded again,” Neligan said. “Winning groups are only allowed to enter once every six years.” Resource programs from across the province apply to the FRPBC, submitting testimonial letters alongside their applications. Applicants are then judged based on “what makes a great family resource program,” Neligan said. “Creating a safe and nurturing environment and volunteerism are really important.” The award was accompanied by a $1,000 bursary that Neligan said would be used to support LaFF and offset the costs of travel to and from association board meetings on the Mainland. LaFF services 480 families, Neligan said, drawing participants from Duncan, Lake Cowichan, Lantzville, Chemainus and Ladysmith. Some travel from as far as Qualicum Beach and the Malahat. They provide services

to short-term visitors, winning this award LaFF routinely hosts too. thanks to the collabo- special events, too, “There are quite a ration and connections Neligan said. These few families that come within the community.” i n c l u d e c o m m u to visit grandparents LaFF’s programs are nity events like last here,” she added, “and diverse and include weekend’s Pancake when they’re in town, this is definitely the Quoted in the Chronicle stop for families.” LaFF was founded “We want families to feel like in 1996 as a volunteer they’re embedded in this really organization, Neligan nurturing environment.” said. She joined the program as a particiJacquie Neligan, LaFF executive director pant 15 years ago. “As a young mom with two children and no friends in the area — both daytime and eve- Breakfast with Santa, and limited family — it ning activities. a family dance schedwas a lifesaver for me “LaFF in the Morning” uled for Feb. 8, Earth at that point,” Neligan r u n s f r o m 9 : 3 0 t o D a y a c t i v i t i e s a n d said. noon, Monday through occasional language Neligan joined the Friday, at Aggie Hall classes dedicated to board a few years later and offers activities Hul’qumi’num training. and eventually became for children aged zero “We’re always creatL a F F ’s f i r s t p a i d to six and their families. employee seven years “Family Frolics,” hosted ago when she was Tuesdays from 5:45named as the group’s 6:45 p.m. at the Frank program co-ordinator. Jameson Community LaFF employs seven Centre, serves as a staff members now, “great gym time and a Neligan said. As execu- time to burn off energy tive director — her new before bed.” title as of last spring “We have more dads — she remains LaFF’s participating in that sole full-time employ- one because they’re ee, supported by six h o m e f r o m w o r k , ” part-time staffers and N e l i g a n s a i d , “ a n d a legion of 85 volun- that’s time they can teers, eight of whom spend with their kids.” sit on LaFF’s board of Wednesday nights directors. are “SEWcial Nights,” LaFF receives addi- Neligan added, offertional support from ing children, families service groups like and seniors a chance to Rotary, the Kinsmen participate in activities and the Eagles, Neligan ranging from sewing added, and from busi- and quilting to baking ness groups like the and canning. Ladysmith Chamber “That’s a great multiof Commerce and the generational time,” she Ladysmith Downtown said. “One member Business Association. told me with a tear in “This is definitely her eye how she hadn’t more of a community held a baby for 33 years, award,” Neligan sug- and here she was holdgested, “because we’re ing a baby.”

ing opportunities for community members, volunteers and service agencies to strengthen the fabric of life for children and families,” Neligan said. “We want families to feel like they’re embedded in this really nurturing environment. We’re not the be-all and endall for families, but we like to connect them with the amazing services that exist within the community. We’re there to facilitate relationships forming and connections being made.” To learn more about LaFF’s programs, visit www.familyandfriends. ca or call 250-210-0870.

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ast week, we told you about the Christmas events taking place in our community, and we didn’t even have room to include the fundraising campaigns and activities going on in the area, so we’re going to try again. So many people, organizations and businesses are doing great things for others. I know it’s a busy, expensive time of year, but please remember that every little bit counts. Little donations add up to big ones when everyone contributes, and they can make a real difference in someone’s life this Christmas. • The Ladysmith Resources Centre Association provides Christmas hampers to local families through its Christmas Cheer Fund. Registrations for a hamper take place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 630 Second Ave. until Dec. 14. Any donations of non-perishable food items, new or near-new toys, books or games will be gratefully received at the Resources Centre Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Dec. 16. Donations can also be dropped off at Ladysmith InsuranceCentre, the RCMP Community Policing station, Curves and Ladysmith and District Credit Union. • Each year, the Chronicle raises money for the Ladysmith Christmas Cheer Fund through its Pennies for Presents campaign, and this year, our goal is to raise $5,000. Please bring your donations to the Chamber of Commerce at 411B First Ave. or the Chronicle at 940 Oyster Bay Dr. • The Coats for Kids program has a new drop-off and pick-up location at Ladysmith Duncan Plumbing and Heating at 810 Esplanade (across from Subway). Coats, hats, mittens and scarves can be dropped off there Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or at the Ladysmith Resources Centre at 630 Second Ave. • The Nanaimo Airport has launched a CAN-nection campaign to fill food bank shelves in Nanaimo, Parksville, Ladysmith, Duncan and Port Alberni with the support of area residents. Cans can be dropped off at the airport. • The Cowichan Valley Neighbourhood House in Chemainus is looking for people who can adopt a family for its annual Adopt a Family Christmas Hamper program. For more information,call 250-246-3203 or e-mail cnhaoffice@shaw.ca. — Lindsay Chung

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Altered shoes — alter ego? Community art showcase Sherry Bezanson

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t first glance, these shoes were indeed made for more than walking — they were made for having fun with your fashion. Take a pair of shoes, add some embellishments and sparkle, and you have a pair of shoes worthy of Gypsy Rose Lee. And that is exactly what LAC member Chantelle Spicer is doing with her art. She’s taking it to the street. And these shoes are making heads turn. Spicer is a mixed-media artist who works primarily in acrylic and collage. She is inspired by nature, curving lines, flow, whimsical images and women and loves seeing the beauty in something that others might overlook, something that might not be so beautiful. Like a pair of

old shoes. Spicer’s vision of wonder and delight becomes enshrined in a pair of shoes. The shoes, although decorative, can be worn — that’s the whole idea. Spicer’s altered shoes were inspired by wanting to combine the practical with artistic flair. She found an online tutorial, and she uses finishes that are weather-resistant and hardy. The shoes, once painted, decorated and trimmed, are sealed with varnish and can be wiped

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around the world, every Friday, artists leave art in public places for people to take. There are no conditions, no sales necessary! “I’m into the ephemeral quality of art, the beauty in the moment. Most artists strive for permanence, but by taking it to the street, you capture the ephemeral and public aspect of art,” Spicer advised. She notes that Free Art Friday takes the elitism out of art. She is joining in with this creative movement to get art out to anyone. Nearly every Friday, Spicer leaves several pieces of artwork in random places; sometimes inside, sometimes outside. Attached to the art is her contact information and a letter congratulating the finder on their new piece of art. So whether you are into finding a pair of new altered shoes or tracking down some free art, Chantelle Spicer is the person to follow!

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Editor: Well done Festival of Lights committee for another sucessful Light Up. I especially enjoyed the local musicians playing Christmas carols and songs on their brass instruments near the veterinary clinic. The floats were lovely. My personal thanks to all who played music, decorated floats, put up decorations and will take down decorations in the New Year. Also thanks to the business owners who served us with food and hot chocolate! The fireworks were spectacular as usual. This town has great community spirit, and this was a fine example of how we can all serve each other this Christmas season. Looking forward to this season of love, hope and joy, and true light in our lives. R. Restall Ladysmith

Eighth Cinnamon Bun Fun Run was the best one yet Editor: We’re proud to report that our eighth annual Cinnamon Bun Fun Run was our most successful event ever. There was a record number of 492 walkers and runners this year, and they arrived in Ladysmith from points as far away as Victoria, Port Alberni and Campbell River. Participants generously unloaded their pockets and their shopping bags and left behind over 4,000 pounds of food and over $1,300 worth of cash and cheques in our donation box. Overall, the amount of money raised for the Ladysmith Food Bank at the eighth annual

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Thelma Robb sent us this photo of Ladysmith veterans during the For King and Country Veteran’s Dinner Nov. 10 at the Eagles Hall. If you have any photos you would like to share with us, please send them to editor@ ladysmithchronicle.com. Cinnamon Bun Fun Run topped out at over $4,000 dollars. The Ladysmith Striders take pride in their efforts to present not only a community event, but a family event where friends and family come together in a way that promotes wellness, fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Thank you to everyone who made this such a success. John Mountain Cinnamon Bun Fun Run race director and registration coordinator Ladysmith Striders

Report regarding pollutants in the Ladysmith Harbour is old news Editor: Incredible though it may seem,

the report regarding a study by Golder Associates regarding the pollutants in the Ladysmith Harbour is old news. This report was completed more than three years ago, and I wrote a letter to the Ladysmith Chronicle pointing out the problems that Golder Associates uncovered. Is it not strange that when an election is in the offing, politicians can dig up many old interesting bones to offer the electorate? Don’t get too excited about this story because in Ladysmith, one should hold up one’s finger to try and gauge progress regarding anything of real consequence for Ladysmith. I predict that after the provincial election in May 2013, this story and all it entails will once again be buried in the pit under our council table called Under Consideration.

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Schools in Ladysmith are receiving thousands of dollars to help support their students thanks to this summer’s Stock the Lockers campaign. This August, the third annual Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation (NLSF) Stock the Lockers campaign raised $54,000 for vulnerable students, and $8,000 was raised specifically in Ladysmith for Ladysmith students. Last month, almost $12,000 was put into programs in local schools from the Stock the Lockers Campaign and the NLSF. “We saw a real outpouring of generosity from the Ladysmith community during Stock the Lockers,” said Erin van Steen, executive director of the NLSF. “Ladysmith is a tight-knit community that has a growing number of vulnerable students who are struggling. Ladysmith recognizes the growing need and responded through fundraising for the students in their local schools.” A large portion of the fundraising was co-ordinated by Ladysmith residents Mimi Zuyderduyn and Delana Sword, who volunteered

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Chemainus hosts Little Town Christmas Saturday For the sixth year, a our events are by donadedicated corps of vol- tion, thanks to the genunteers in Chemainus erosity of local organiis putting on Little zations like the Rotary, Town Christmas, an Legion, Eagles and o l d - f a s h i o n e d f a m - many, many businesses. ily celebration with “As well, we’ve got a all the fellowship, fun tremendous group of and excitement of the volunteers who run the season. games, crafts, events I n f a c t , t h e and other activities, as Chemainus celebration well as sell raffle tickthis Saturday (Dec. 15) ets and help us raise may take you back a funds to put on Little few years. Town Christmas.” “We’re all about oldGerland says the fun fashioned values and begins at 3 p.m. in making sure everyone Waterwheel Park and can enjoy themselves will continue until without breaking the about 6 p.m. bank,” promises Little “Santa arrives at 4:30 Town Christmas chair p.m. and that will cerRobyn Gerland. “All tainly be a highlight,

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Sam Smith writes a letter to Santa at Uforik Computers while his cousin Elena Karpa takes a more creative approach to communicating with the North Pole during An Old Tyme Christmas Fri, Dec. 7.

Samantha and Cathryn Barney enjoy a pancake breakfast during the eighth annual Breakfast with Santa Sat, Dec. 8 at Aggie Hall. Presented by Ladysmith Family and Friends and sponsored in part by the Rotary Club of Ladysmith, the breakfast featured crafts, a silent auction and photos with Santa.

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At left, boats and fireworks brighten up the night sky during the Mt. Brenton Power and Sail Squadron Ladysmith Christmas Lights Cruise Sat, Dec. 8 in Ladysmith Harbour, while above, onlookers warm up by the Kinsmen bonfire at Transfer Beach.

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Choir members from St. Joseph’s School (left), the Ladysmith First United and Cedar United Church children’s choir and Ladysmith First United Church and Cedar United Church’s adult choir sing during the 36th Annual Festival of Choirs Sun, Dec. 8 at Bethel Tabernacle. Participating choirs also included St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Oceanview Community Church, Ladysmith Singers, the Rock Christian Fellowship and Bethel Tabernacle.

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The sixth annual Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular features 52 different pieces of music to sing along to Lindsay Chung

lutely top-notch. The Cedar Community Hall is dressed to the nines, so to speak. It’s a magical room with lots of Christmas lights, red

ribbon, Christmas balls and you quickly find and greenery, and the yourself singing and hall just sparkles. clapping along and Everything about the The singers, dancers laughing out loud. Yellowpoint Christmas and musicians on stage The show is very Spectacular is absoare all very talented. dynamic, with the mix The costumes are beau- of readings, songs and tiful. The sound is fan- dances providing differtastic. ent levels, along with Everything runs so an audience sing-along s m o o t h l y, a n d i t ’s and a Christmas quiz easy to see why this for the audience, which six-year-old produc- are really fun ways to tion by Katy Bowen- engage the crowd. Roberts, who grew T h i s y e a r ’s s h o w up in Ladysmith, has features 52 different become a Christmas pieces of music. Many tradition. of those pieces had the T h e Ye l l o w p o i n t audience singing and Christmas Spectacular clapping along, espetransports you to a cially the Tom Jones h a p p y a n d f e s t i v e and friends medley, place for just over two which seemed to bring hours. It’s a fun com- a lot of energy into the bination of Christmas hall. Felix Leblanc was music, other types of a great Tom Jones, and PHOTO SUBMITTED music — this year, it the audience knew all includes music from the words to his songs. Katie Bowen-Roberts, the producer and director of the Yellowpoint Christmas Singin’ in the Rain Christmas Around Spectacular, sings for the crowd during a past production. and Les Miserables, as the World was a fun well as tributes to Tom sampling of Christmas Swan Lake was beau- carol sung by Sam Plett the many Marilyns Jones, Neil Diamond songs from Australia, tiful and had the audi- in an Australian accent who took part in the and Marilyn Monroe — Hawaii, Ireland and ence silent for the dura- while a dancer in a kan- Marilyn Monroe tribute, dancing and readings, Spain that included tap tion of the dance. Six garoo costume danced and the Neil Diamond dancing and hula. White Boomers — an around him — elicited tribute when Plett and A ballet solo from Australian Christmas lots of laughter, as did Leblanc wore sparkly shirts with vees that went down to their stomachs. There are so many highlights, and the finale is fantastic — but I won’t spoil the surprise if you’ve never seen the ANGLICAN CHURCH show. 314 Buller St., Ladysmith Jesus Said: “Come & See” T h e Ye l l o w p o i n t Dec 14 Taize Service... quiet serene meditation & chants. Christmas Spectacular celebrates everything Dec 23 Sunday Pot Luck Breakfast (9 am) Service 10 am. that is great about this Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services 4:30 pm & 10:30 pm. season — community and friends and family Dec 25 Christmas Day Service 10:00 am. coming together, timeless songs that everyRev. Daniel Fournier 250-245-5512 one knows the words to, the joy of music, laughter and fun. The the press material for the on! Look for Huge selecti oughout the store! Yellowpoint Christmas hr yellow dots t Spectacular describes the Cedar Community Welcome to Buy 1meatget m Hall as a winter wonc ri p reg. St. Mary’s ots! d d e derland, and it really r e th r Look fo Catholic Church 1149 Fourth Ave, Ladysmith, 250-245-8221 is. Besides the beautiBuy1m at reg. price get 1135 - 4th Avenue ful decorations, there Buy 1m at Family Worship Service every Sunday at 10:30 am m Ladysmith, BC e c ri p . g re is a Christmas gift shop Life Lesson Series: Coming Attractions get Mass Times: l l u f and a concession offerm (Nursery & Children’s classes available) y l n o ts Sat. 5:00 pm One m cus in store of equal or lesser value Mid-week programs for kids, preteens and teens ing mince pies and butil ta e Sun. 9:00 am d ter tarts, and the smell 250-245-3414 of hot apple cider fills Hall Rentals Available the whole room. 250-245-2077 Matinee and evening performances Come to Buy1 Panel or Rod at reg. price get Selected Reg $16, Buy1m Get www.oceanviewchurch.ca Ladysmith of the Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular First United Church December 16, 2012 @10am 232 High Street continue at the Cedar Advent #3 ~ Candle of Joy of equal or lesser value of equal or lesser value, or same product SUNDAY Community Hall at SERVICE 2388 Cedar Rd. until including Dec. 22. NANAIMO Sunday School Call 250-754-8550 for 6535 Metral Drive, at 10:30 am tickets or go to www. Mon., Tues. & Sat. - 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Fabricland Sewing Club Members Nanaimo Pastor Darin Phillips Rev. Min-Goo Kang Wed. -Fri. - 9:30 am to 9:00 pm Value Hotline 1-866-R-FABRIC (1-866-732-2742) Sunday - 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Phone 250-390-1172 yellowpointchristma www.fabriclandwest.com 381 Davis Road www.ladysmithunited.org sspectacular.ca for 250-245-5113 250-245-2183 more information. THE CHRONICLE

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older guys around,” he said. “It’s nice to get traded to a place like Nanaimo, with a good group of guys.” Nanaimo isn’t far from home for Grant, who is from Ladysmith and played minor hockey in Duncan. “So that wasn’t that big of an adjustment,

but team-wise, it’s a different coaching style,” he said. “But it’s been fun so far. If you don’t know the systems, just keep it simple and don’t try and over-think things.” Grant, who is 6-foot-3, 205 pounds, has scored 22 points in 22 games See Grant Page 18

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Grant considers himself a two-way forward From Page 17 this season. M i k e Va n d e k a m p , Clippers general manager, said the newcomer has a desire to get

better and succeed. “I told him from the beginning that we don’t expect overnight miracles from him or anything,” Vandekamp

said. “Just go out and play hard and do the best that you can and take some time to find your way and get comfortable.”

Grant played with a couple of different sets of linemates Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, picking up an assist in a 4-3 loss to Powell River Dec. 1. “I’ll try to find some chemistry with whoever I’m playing with and capitalize on my

opportunities …” he said. “I’ve got to work for everything I’m going to get. Hopefully I’m going to be a topsix guy and put up some points here in Nanaimo.” Grant said he considers himself a two-way

forward, but he knows that when the puck is in the attacking zone, he’ll be relied upon. He’ll look to pounce on that puck and also seize the opportunity of joining a team that’s bound for the Western Canada Cup, which

the Clippers will host in the spring. “ I t ’s a w a y s a w a y, you can’t look too far ahead,” he said. “But it’s a big event, and any team that’s hosting it, it’s something to look forward to.”

LSS Grade 8 girls make top eight Lindsay Chung The Chronicle

L a d y s m i t h Secondary School Grade 8 girls’ volleyball coach Anna Shupe says she couldn’t have asked for a better group of girls. Only seven girls showed up to play, and Shupe brought in a seventh-grader to give her eight girls, and she is very proud of her team for the hard work, enthusiasm and commitment they showed at practices and at games. “We just had so much fun,” she said. There were 14 teams in the Grade 8 girls’ volleyball league this

Body Resource Studio would like to thank everyone who attended the Grand Opening of our spacious, brand new Pilates & Yoga Studio. The tremendous support from our Ladysmith Business community made our Silent Auction Benefit fundraiser for Jenna Forster a great success! The evening was delightful! The aromas of fresh basil, garlic, truffle oil & smoky sweet spice filled the air and tantalized pallets thanks to our very own Chef, Ryan Ramsay. As the guests enjoyed Chef Ryan’s delicacies, they chatted and also bid on the Silent Auction items. One of Ladysmith’s very talented musicians, Evan Miller, entertained us with his acoustic guitar. It was a lovely evening. A gracious thank you to all of our sponsors who, with their generous donations, made our evening a wonderful success:

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We Thank You! Further donations for Jenna Forster to support her ongoing medical expenses may be placed through a donation account at Island Savings Credit Union in the Coronation Mall. Please reference account number 2245033. We are half way to our goal of $10,000. We are planning a spring garage sale to raise the rest of the funds. Please keep this in mind as you look about to find any cherished, cared for items, furniture and jewellery that may need a new home. We look forward to working with you all in the spring for this important community cause. To Jenna’s continued health and success! Jo-Ann & Alison For more information on Lyme Disease: http://www.ilads.org/

Ladysmith Secondary School’s Grade 8 girls’ volleyball team finished seventh Teresa McKinley/Chronicle out of 14 teams this year. season. Up against schools that were big enough to field two or three teams, the 49ers finished seventh in the regular season and advanced to the final eight tournament.

Bruce & Carole Laxdal took us for a balloon ride in Kenya in East Africa (while celebrating their 30th Anniversary!)

The picture of us with the paper is at our champagne breakfast at the end of a sunrise balloon trip over the Masai Mara in Kenya. The

photos taken from the balloon: • wildebeests near the shadow of the balloon • a very large mass of wildebeests in the midst of

balloon ride was an incredible experience in the midst of an incredible safari experience. The balloon pilot took the photo for us. Three

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Shupe would like to Harrison, Jasmine thank all the parents S e y m o u r, M a d d i e who volunteered to D o y l e , B r i t t n e y support and drive We b b e r a n d P i p e r t h e g i r l s , a s w e l l Doerkson, who is in as teacher-sponsor Grade 7. Laura Mazurenko for Shupe used to play her help and support, for LSS, and she was and the LSS seniors excited to come back girls’ team and its to the school to coach. coaches — Teresa “My goal was to end McKinley and Nicole the season with solid, Godin-Neill — who basic skills and a love came out and volun- o f t h e g a m e , ” s h e teered at practices to said. “It was a pleahelp the Grade 8 girls sure to coach such a get ready for the final great group of girls eight tournament. who showed teamThe team included work, sportsmanship D a n i c a M c K i n l e y, and positive attitudes Odessa Kasprowicz, toward each other and Gina Cambran, Hailey other teams.”

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Hampers will be delivered: Fri, December 21, 2012 You must be home when hamper is delivered or it will be allocated elsewhere. Tax-deductible contributions (cash or cheque), payable to “Christmas Cheer Fund” can be made at Ladysmith Resources Centre, 630 Second Ave. or Box 1653, Ladysmith, V9G 1B2. Any contributions of non-perishable foods, new or near-new toys, books or games will be gratefully received at the Resources Centre (Mon to Fri, 9am to 4pm) up to Dec 16, 2012. Alternate drop-off locations are Ladysmith InsuranceCentre, RCMP Community Policing Station at Coronation Mall, Curves, Ladysmith & District Credit Union. In the event there are surplus funds at the end of the Christmas Cheer program, (over and above what is set aside for start up costs each year), funds may be used to assist individuals and families through some other programs of the LRCA.

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22 Tuesday, December 11, 2012 Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle pm at Dover Bay School SUPPORT GROUP What’s band room. Contact Ted, meets 3rd Mon of each Happening 250-722-3088 for more month 5:15-6:45 info. Ladysmith Community Email items for publicaHealth Centre - 1111-4th tion to production@lady- ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN Ave, Room 101 CHURCH - 314 Buller St., www.chronicpainsupport. smithchronicle.com with Ladysmith, Rev. Daniel the subject line containca 250-667-5587 Fournier 250-245-5512 ing "What's Happening". Dec.14 - Taise Service This is a free service for SING FOR PURE JOY! quiet serene meditation non-profit groups that - meets on Saturdays, and chants. runs as space allows. 7-8:30 pm in the 2nd floor Dec 23 - Sunday Pot As we have pages of lounge of The Lodge on entries, publication is not Luck Breakfast (9:00 am). 4th singforpurejoy@gmail. Service at 10 am. guaranteed and copy is com or (250) 285-3764 subject to editing. Please Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Services - 4:30 pm & keep length to 25 words STROKE RECOVERY 10:30 pm. or less. GROUP: Survivors and Dec 25 - Christmas Day caregivers meet every Service 10:00 am. Thursday at 11 am in the basement Activity Room of Bethel Tabernacle, 1149 Fourth Ave. Programs include exercises and tips LADYSMITH FIRE for managing activities. RESCUE - Christmas LADYSMITH Call Ken or Flo 250-245tree chipping & children's DOWNTOWN BUSINESS 8199. car seat installation ASSOCIATION - meets check. Sat & Sun, Jan on the third Thursday of BINGO - LADYSMITH 5 & 6, 9 am-4 pm. Drop each month, 7:30 am Every Wed - 6:45 pm, off your tree behind the upstairs at the Legion. Doors 5 pm, St. Mary's firehall or get pickup by This dedicated group of Church Hall. Info call calling 250-245-6436. business owners discuss 250-245-3079. Sponsored Donations go to restoring everything businessby Ladysmith Resources their 1942 fire engine. related in Ladysmith Centre Association from partnerships with LADYSMITH organizations, upcoming CANCER SOCIETY CELEBRATION OF events, business The Ladysmith Branch LIGHT - A Christmas strategies and tips, needs volunteer drivers event for the food bank. website performance to provide transportation Fri, Dec 21, 7-10 pm, and sometimes, a guest for Ladysmith cancer Eagles Hall featuring speaker. patients needing help to many local talents, and from cancer-related desert, coffee, tea, & hot CHRONIC PAIN appointments. Volunteers chocolate. $7.50 PLUS a food donation. Tickets: the Resource Centre, & Ladysmith Health Care Centre reception/X-ray dept.

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HARVEST HOUSE FOOD BANK Chemainus. Friday, Info call 250-246-3455. BINGO Chemainus Senior Drop-in Centre. Mondays, 6:40 pm. Info: Murray 250-246-9968. NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Volunteers needed. 250-245-1118. MEALS ON WHEELS Ladysmith meals delivered Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Volunteer drivers needed. Call Pearl: 250245-3844. LADYSMITH LEGION Mondays, crib, 7 p.m. Meat draws: Saturdays 2 5:15 pm, Fridays 4-6 pm,

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BINGO Every Fri, 6:45 p.m., Chemainus Legion branch #191. Doors open 5 p.m. FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Organizers meet 3rd Thursday of each month at the FOL building at 4th & Strathcona Ave. 7 pm. 250-245-5888 or 250-2452263. LADYSMITH FAMILY AND Continued on page 23

Kenneth Mulholland

Long time resident of Ladysmith passed away suddenly Sunday night, December 9, 2012. Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly.

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2012 COATS FOR KIDS PROGRAM - sponsored by Ladysmith/Duncan Plumbing and Heating! Coats, hats, mittens and scarves can be dropped off at Ladysmith Plumbing and Heating, 810 Esplanade between 8 and 4 Monday to Friday or at the Ladysmith Resources Centre, 630 2nd Ave until December 14th. Keep our community warm!

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www.ladysmithchronicle.com www.chemainuschronicle.com ing the death of a loved behalf of the residents. What’s one. 1-888-701-4242. Next meeting Sept. 18th Happening Group, telephone & indi@ 7p.m. - Contact Judy at 250-245-3438 for location. vidual support available. Continued from page 22 NORTH OYSTER LADYSMITH FRIENDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWCOMERS CLUB Parent/caregiver & Engraved bricks fundraiser. Welcoming new residents children age 0-6 drop-in, Info call Bob Handel at to the Ladysmith area. Sept to June: Mon - Fri 250-245-0919. Couples & singles 9:30 am. - noon at Aggie welcome. Sharon Hall. July to August: Tues SINGLE LADIES: at 250-245-9334 or to Thurs: 9:30 am - noon. INTERESTED IN MAKING ladysmithnewcomers@ Info: 250-210-0870. NEW FRIENDS? We yahoo.ca are a small group of LADYSMITH EAGLES ladies, mostly over the SINGLE LADIES: AERIE #2101 INTERESTED IN MAKING age of 60 who meet once Meets every 1st & 3rd a week for coffee and NEW FRIENDS? We Wednesday. 7:30 pm good conversation. We are a small group of Auxiliary meets 2nd & sometimes go on outings ladies, mostly over the 4th Thursdays, 7:30 pm as well. If you think you age of 60 who meet once Eagles Hall. might be interested, a week for coffee and please call Sheila at 250good conversation. We CHEMAINUS THEATRE 245-2985. sometimes go on outings COSTUME SHOP as well. If you think you Needs volunteer might be interested, please LADYSMITH AND seamstresses to help DISTRICT HISTORICAL call Sheila at 250-245build for upcoming SOCIETY - urgently 2985. shows. Contact Crystal requires volunteers as Hanson 250-246-9800 ext. Museum hosts, also, the LADYSMITH MENTAL 7117. archives need interested HEALTH SUPPORT people to assist with GROUP Meets on the SPEEDWATCH/COPS research etc. 250-2451st & 3rd Friday of the Citizens on Patrol & 0100. month 1:30 pm basement SpeedWatch need of Ladysmith Resource volunteers. Contact the LADYSMITH SALTAIR Centre. Community Policing GARDEN CLUB Station at Coronation Mall. Every third Thur at 7:30 LADYSMITH 250-245-1118. pm, First United Church CELEBRATIONS Hall, (corner of High St & SOCIETY LADIES GOLF 3rd Ave) with in-garden Ladysmith Days. Ladysmith Golf Course, meetings June, July, Ladysmith city hall, on 3rd Tuesdays, 10 am. Call August. Come& grow Tuesday of every month, 250-245-7313. 7 pm 250-245-2263. www. with us! New members always welcome. $10 ladysmithdays.com TOPS #4456 - Ladysmith membership, $2 drop-in. Meets each Thurs 9-11 am DAD'S GROUP - Drop in the Pentecostal Church LINE DANCING In Breakfast - Program of on 4th Ave. Call Sheila Chemainus Seniors Drop the Ladysmith Resources 250-722-2613. In Centre. Tuesdays, 10 Centre Association. 630 - 11 a.m. Jo Kelly: 250THE ORCAS SWIM CLUB - 2nd Ave., Upper Floor, Saturdays, 10 - noon. 250- 245-1185. Ongoing registration. Call 245-3079. Registrar Denise Rae at AL-ANON 250-245-7925. Meets Tuesdays, 7:30 pm ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA downstairs at Ladysmith SUPPORT GROUP MOUNT BRENTON Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Resource Centre POWER & SAIL Call Jane Hope, Alzheimer Association. SQUADRON Society of BC at 250-734Membership meeting. NARCOTICS 4170. Ladysmith Legion hall. ANONYOMOUS Every 3rd Tuesday except Meets Sundays, 7-8 pm COWICHAN VALLEY holidays & July & August, Downstairs at Ladysmith HOSPICE 7:30 pm. Resource Centre Emotional support for Association. those facing a life threatLODGE ON 4TH FAMILY ening illness, family and COUNCIL - Family & friends and for those griev- DUPLICATE BRIDGE friends advocating on

CLUB Meets Tuesdays weekly, 1 pm. Beginners welcome. Town and Country Mobile Home Park. 250-245-4522. LADYSMITH LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY Meets 2nd Wednesdays monthly, 7 pm. NANAIMO-CEDAR FARMER’S INSTITUTE Cedar United Church Hall. 2nd Thursdays Oct. to June. Visitors welcome. Info: 250-722-3397.

Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle Tuesday, December 11, 2012 23 Community Garden is PROBUS CLUB OF bjhiggs@shaw.ca looking for volunteers to LADYSMITH (for grow organic produce for information see www. LADYSMITH the Ladysmith Food Bank. probus.org), meets every HEALTHCARE Please contact Bill Tilland third Wed morning of the AUXILIARY GIFT SHOPS 250-924-5269. month at the new Seniors' are in need of volunteer Centre Hall, 2nd Ave. and clerks for our 2 shops at Buller St. Doors 9.30. No the Healthcare Centre and KINSMEN/BROWN DR. PLAYGROUND mtg. in August. Call Vince the Lodge on 4th. We are PROJECT HAS SET Devries 245-0907 or Don also looking for knitters to UP A FUNDRAISING Fisher 245-5965. contribute to our shops. ACCOUNT at the Junction For more information Bottle Depot, on Ludlow LADYSMITH MEDITATION please call Cathy @ 250Rd. in Ladysmith. Take Drop in Wednesday nights, 245-2240. your empties to the bottle 7 pm., 281 Dogwood Drive. Meditation lessons, DO YOU WANT TO MAKE depot, funds credited to discussion & goodies.  A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR the Kin. Park Playground account. Free. 250-245-4102. COMMUNITY? Kiwi Cove

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