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Just days before the 26th annual Festival of Lights gets underway, Cliff Fisher says he is surprised how calm everything is. Fisher is the president of the Festival of Lights Society, and as the community gets ready for the big Light Up celebration this Thursday (Nov. 28), Fisher says things are going well, with just a few small fixes needed here and there before the big day. “It’s going fine,” he said Monday. “I’m really surprised when it gets down to the wire and it’s calm.” Volunteers will start putting up barriers and blocking off areas Wednesday night, and they’ve been going around town making sure all the lights work, and the extension cords are all fine. “It’s really neat because we get lots of volunteers who help,” said Fisher. “Usually you have to rework a few things, and without all that help from the community, this would never happen — absolutely never happen.” New this year, Fisher is excited that Skellig will be performing at the main stage. The band will take over for Fred Izon, who performed for more than a decade. “We thank Fred very much for his contribution over the years,” said Fisher. Another new piece this year will be parking control along Second Avenue. Festival of Priscilla Brewer of The Fern and Feather Studio and Gardens on Yellow Point Road creates a winter wreath during the 25th Lights Society volunteers annual Country Christmas Self-Guided Tour in Cedar and Yellow Point. Brewer is a broom buster, and she uses the broom and Ladysmith Fire/Rescue to create these wreaths, which are 100-per-cent compostable because they have no wire. For more photos from the tour, members will be notifying all Second Avenue residents please turn to page 14. LINDSAY CHUNG
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Alternatives to school closures being outlined Lindsay Chung
and offer their input on the recommendations at www.sd68.bc.ca if they can’t make the meeting. After these two meetings, the Last spring, School District 68 released a report that recommended Working Group has to put together significant changes for schools in a final report for the school board in Ladysmith and the surrounding area. early December, and that report will Two of those recommendations be presented at the board’s Decemcontained in the school district’s 10- ber meeting. Year Enhanced Facilities for Learn- “What is going forward to the board ing Plan for Nanaimo Ladysmith is options for their consideration Public Schools were to close École and input from the community; it’s not a final recomDavis Road and mendation — that North Oyster Elis not our responementary schools. A sibility,” explained consultation process Hutchins. “[Monday on the proposed night and Tuesday closures was carnight], the public ried out last spring, will have an underand on June 26, the standing of the work school board voted that was undertaken to extend the consulover the last three tation deadline for months and hopethese two proposed Rob Hutchins fully a better underclosures to Dec. 9. standing of the ratioAs part of that Ladysmith Mayor nale for the options consultation, a and will be able to Ladysmith Extended provided feedback Consultation Workand suggestions.” ing Group, made up These two public of parents, commumeetings — which nity members and school district staff, was formed, have the same agenda each night, and the group has been meeting on to hear the Working Group’s report a regular basis since September to and provided feedback — are sigexplore possible alternative options. nificant ones for the community. Tonight (Nov. 26), the group is pre- “The two facilities that are considsenting those options to the public ered potentially for closure have and offering the community a chance been in our communities for over to provide feedback during a public five decades each and have been meeting at 7 p.m. at Ladysmith Sec- not only valued educational faciliondary School. A similar meeting ties, but also valued community facilities,” said Hutchins. “Schools was held last night as well. “It’s an opportunity for questions historically are anchors of neighand feedback,” explained Ladysmith bourhoods. This whole issue is of Mayor Rob Hutchins, a member of importance to not just the school the Working Group, adding people community, but the greater comcan also go online to see the options munity.” THE CHRONICLE
The entire student body at École Davis Road gathered to form this SOS in their school field last June after the closure of Davis Road was included in a list of recommendations by the school district. On Nov. 18, parents and students presented a petition to Ladysmith council to keep the school open. FILE PHOTO
Parents petition to keep EDR open Ross Armour THE CHRONICLE
École Davis Road Elementary’s Parent Advisory Council made a further plea for help and continued assistance last Monday night at city hall. The PAC are fighting the closure of the school, proposed by School District 68 (SD68), and made a presentation to council regarding further evidence of why the school should remain open. Under SD68’s Proposed 10Year Enhanced Facilities for Learning Plan, Davis Road may close at the end of June 2014, leaving just one elementary school remaining in Ladysmith. “It’s very important that our school remains open,” Tara Hawes from the PAC told council. “This is about investing in the community’s future.” A petition was created online by the PAC back on Oct. 10. The petition presented to council had more than 1,155
signatures, and the online petition is still active. “It’s growing daily,” said PAC member Carrie Segreto, who was joined in her rallying cry at city hall by younger daughters Ally and Michaela. “We’ve targeted Davis Road families, businesses and residents.” Hawes outlined the reasons for Davis Road’s plea. “Why close one of the top academic schools in the district? Why close one of the best athletic schools? Why close a school that is bursting at the seams with Ladysmith’s population growing? I’m sick and tired of our kids suffering so Nanaimo can have [International Baccalaureate] programs,” she said. “We should join Cowichan’s school board where success is celebrated, not muffled. We’ve spent four years building a playground.” Segreto echoed Hawes’ claims. “The closure of a popular,
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successful school is just plain wrong,” said Segreto. “We urge mayor and councillors to work with the school district for a new plan to keep our community vibrant.” Mayor Rob Hutchins, who has three grandchildren at Davis Road, confirmed further dialogue with the school district will likely take place following a set of public meetings. At the meetings being held Nov. 25 and 26, a working group evaluating the closure of Davis Road will discuss with the public further ideas to prevent the closure. Hutchins is part of that working group. Back in June, council sent a letter, written by the mayor, to SD68 stating “its strong objections to the closure of a south Ladysmith neighbourhood school, École Davis Road, with no plans to replace it in the same vicinity.” Both public meetings will be held at Ladysmith Secondary School between 7 and 9 p.m.
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COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, December 2nd and Monday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. *Government Services Committee Monday, December 16th *Mayor’s Open Door – City Hall Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. City Hall (410 Esplanade) Business Hours Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Corner of Trans Canada Hwy. and Roberts St. except statutory holidays *Please check the website or call City Hall at 250.245.6400 to confirm times.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES
City Hall, Development Services and Public Works will be closed December 25, 2013 to January 1, 2014, reopening January 2nd. The Frank Jameson Community Centre Pool and Fitness Centre will be closed on December 25, 26 and January 1. Please call the FUNN line at 250.245.6425 during the holidays for the Holiday Schedule.
THIRD QUARTER UTILITY BILLS – Due December 4th
Utility bills, covering the period July to September, 2013 are due December 4th. If you have not received your bill, please call City Hall at 250.245.6414, extension 6206. *Note* As per statutory requirement, outstanding utility fees not paid by December 31, 2013 will be transferred to property tax arrears.
PEERLESS ROAD RECYCLING CENTRE TEMPORARY DROP OFF SITE - 4142 THICKE ROAD
The temporary drop off site is open while upgrades are carried out at the main site. The direct phone number for the site is 250.245.5757. Winter hours as following: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For questions about materials accepted and fees, please contact the CVRD Recycling Hotline at 1.800.665.3955 or visit their website at http://www.cvrd.bc.ca.
TRANSIT SERVICE
Ladysmith is now served by BC Transit. Routes and maps are available through a link on our website www.ladysmith.ca. Schedules, tickets and passes are available at City Hall, Frank Jameson Community Centre and the 49th Parallel Grocery. For more information, please call City Hall at 250.245.6400.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS “LIGHT UP” THURSDAY NOVEMBER 28TH Join thousands for Light Up along First Avenue with entertainment, concessions, the Kinsmen Parade, fireworks, and a visit from Santa! For the full schedule of events please visit the Festival of Lights website at www.ladysmithfol.com. *Note: DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON FIRST AVENUE DURING LIGHT UP. Loud noises during the parade and fireworks can frighten even the calmest of pets. Please leave your pets safely at home when you come to enjoy the festivities.
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In the event of a snowfall, the Town of Ladysmith will be responsible for clearing “heavily travelled” sidewalks along First Avenue and Dogwood Drive. For all other areas, property owners and residents are reminded you are required to clear snow and ice from the sidewalk in front of your premises. Removal should take place no later than 10:00 a.m. on each day of a snowfall. This will greatly help all pedestrians and add to the safety of the elderly and those with limited mobility. The Town will make every effort to keep major arterial and collector streets open and clear snow from as many residential streets as possible. Thank you for your assistance in keeping our streets safe.
BURNING REGULATIONS
Please be reminded that no outdoor burning is permitted within the Town of Ladysmith, with the exception of small cooking fires (no bigger than .5 m. sq.) such as a barbecue, fire pit or chiminea.
GARBAGE / RECYCLING COLLECTION YOUR GARBAGE COLLECTION DAY IS CHANGING!
Following the Christmas Day and Boxing Day statutory holidays on December 25th and 26th your garbage pick-up day will be moving forward by 2 (TWO) days. Schedules are on our website www.ladysmith.ca or at City Hall.
BOULEVARDS
Reminder to property owners that it is your responsibility to maintain the boulevards adjacent to your properties. This includes mowing and keeping them tidy. For more information please call City Hall at 250.245.6400 or Public Works at 250.245.6445.
HOMEOWNER GRANT
December 31st is the deadline to claim your homeowner grants for 2012 (retroactive) and 2013, if you have not already done so. Please contact the Tax Department at 250.245.6414, ext. 6206 for more information.
ZONING BYLAW UPDATE PROJECT
A project to review and update the Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw is now underway and residents will be able to have their say. The project is scheduled to be completed this year. The aim of the Zoning Bylaw Update project is to: ✔ Lay out clear, technically sound regulations ✔ Be consistent with the Official Community Plan ✔ Implement ideas and principles from the Ladysmith Sustainability Vision and Community Energy Plan ✔ Support economic development For more information and background on why an updated Zoning Bylaw is important to our community, please visit the Zoning Bylaw Project website at www.ladysmithzoningbylaw.ca, or click the link at www.ladysmith.ca, or call 250.245.6415.
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Man who stole clothes from pool is arrested Staff Writer the chronicle
The Ladysmith RCMP have arrested a 23-year-old man following the theft of clothing from the Frank Jameson Community Centre. On Sunday, Nov. 3 shortly after 2 p.m., the Ladysmith RCMP were contacted by staff at the Frank Jameson Community Centre (FJCC) pool in Ladysmith regarding a theft from a locker. The pool staff reported that an unknown man was believed to have stolen items of women’s clothing, left unattended in an unsecured locker at the pool, according to a press release from Staff Sgt. Dave Herman. A pool employee confronted the man, who left the buildSHOP LOCALLY
ing prior to police recently relocated to Ladysmith from a being called. On Saturday, Nov. nearby community,” 16 at 8:30 a.m., stated Herman. the same man On Friday, Nov. is suspected of 22, Ladysmith entering the RCMP rewomen’s ceived a change r e p o r t room at that staff the FJCC, at FJCC where he had seen stole a the male bright suspect yellow bag outside containing a 12-year- of a residence old girl’s clothing. in Ladysmith. During the course Ladysmith RCMP ofof this priority in- ficers responded to vestigation for the the residence and Ladysmith RCMP, arrested a 23-yearFJCC video surveil- old man believed to lance was reviewed, be responsible for which provided of- the thefts. The man ficers with a photo- was released on congraph of the suspect, ditions and is set to according to Her- appear in Duncan man’s release. Provincial Court at a “The photograph later date. was circulated “Police continue among neighbouring to look further into RCMP detachments the background of and the FJCC, which the suspect to deterquickly resulted in mine a possible mothe identification of tive for these thefts,” a suspect who had stated Herman. GROWING FOR THE HEART OF
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BC Ferries lowers discount, reduces sailings Lindsay Chung the chronicle
In an effort to save millions of dollars over the next couple of years, the provincial government has announced a combination of service adjustments, a reduction in the seniors’ fare discount and a pilot project for a revenue-generating gaming program for BC Ferries. They are changes that will affect people who use ferries to get to and from work every day, and they are changes that the Ferry Advisory Committee Chairs (FACC) say don’t address the main issue what they call the “root problem” – high fares, declining traffic and government underfunding. The guiding principles behind all future decisions to affect the coastal ferry service will be based on “an affordable, efficient and sustainable system which protects basic service to coastal communities for future generations,” according to a press release from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. “Through the government of B.C., taxpayers have provided an additional $86.6 million to 2016 to help reduce the pressure on fares,” states the release. “That brings B.C. taxpayer funding to more than $180 million this year and to nearly $1.4 billion over the last 10 years to support coastal ferry services. In addition, BC Ferries has committed to find $54 million in efficiency improvements to 2016, $15 million more than the target set by the BC Ferry Commissioner, and is on track to meet this challenge.” Over the next two years, $18.9 million in net savings are necessary to meet the requirements under the current price cap, according to the government. To do that, BC Ferries will undertake service reductions, to be implemented in two phases. The first phase is service reductions to lower-use round-trip sailings on the minor route and on the higher-cost northern routes, which will be implemented in April 2014 and which are expected to account for $14 million in net savings. BC Ferries will also implement further changes to the major routes before April 2016 to achieve $4.9 million in savings, according to the government, which notes that minor and northern routes will not be affected by these changes. The planned changes would affect ferry
users in Chemainus and on Thetis and Penelakut islands. Effective April 1, 2014, Route 20 (Chemainus-Thetis-Penelakut) will lose the last round trip on Friday nights, as well as the 6:20 p.m./6:35 p.m. dedicated round trip between Chemainus and Thetis Island daily. The provincial government also announced that a major capital investment is considered for Horseshoe Bay and analysis will continue on opportunities to achieve additional savings and efficiencies on the major routes between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, as well as on Southern Gulf Island routes. One of the changes announced by the provincial government is that as of April 1, 2014, the current 100-per-cent passenger fare discount received by B.C. seniors 65 and older travelling Monday to Thursday will be reduced to 50 per cent on major and minor routes. The provincial government is also considering the introduction of a pilot project to assess the viability of gaming as a permanent revenue-generating program on major routes between the Island the Lower Mainland. Ferry users and the general public will have a chance to comment on these planned changes in the near future, as a new round of community engagement with BC Ferries is getting underway. The FACC say the provincial government’s own information shows that the ferry rescue plan unveiled by Transportation Minister Todd Stone is based on numbers that don’t add up to a solution. According to a press release from the FACC, the group is being asked to help tweak schedules to make the plan more workable, but tweaking won’t change the fact that the “root problems” remain. “Even after the cuts, the system will still The ferry schedule from Thetis Island to Chemainus will change as of April 1, 2014, after be unaffordable, unsustainable, and spiral- service reductions were announced Nov. 18. File Photo ling into deeper trouble. The government As part of the community engagement, a is causing people hardship without much chronic government underfunding,” they to show for it,” says Brian Hollingshead state. “The rescue plan does not fix this. public open house has been scheduled for of the Southern Gulf Islands. “Tweaking Nor does it offer the FACC or coastal resi- Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 5-9 p.m. at Forbes dents enough data and information to let Hall on Thetis Island. A meeting will also won’t change that.” In their press release, the FACC note that them offer alternatives to the flawed gov- be held Dec. 11 from 1-3 p.m. at the Adult in the business world, cutting costs to stay ernment plan. The FACC ask the govern- Learning Centre on Penelakut Island. For ahead of falling revenue without also fix- ment to work with community representa- this meeting, people are asked to RSVP by ing the cause of the falling revenue is a tives and local governments to find ways e-mailing coastalferriesengagement@gov. to fix the core problem with the system, to bc.ca or calling 1-855-974-1204. For more path to business failure. “The cause of falling revenue for ferries is build a vision for the B.C. coast and a more information about the meetings, visit www. unaffordable fares and traffic decline, and solid plan for its essential transportation.” coastalferriesengagement.ca.
Upcoming forum will explore options for new hospital Lindsay Chung the chronicle
At the end of October, the Cowichan Valley Regional Hospital District (CVRHD) took a step forward in its planning process for a new hospital by issuing a Request for Proposals seeking real estate expertise to identify properties that would fit into long-term plans for the eventual replacement of Cowichan District Hospital (CDH). The request for submissions ended Nov. 22, and local residents will be able to share feedback about properties they think could be a good fit during a public forum this weekend. Acquiring a suitable site for a new hospital is just one step in a process that remains in the very early stages, according to a press release from the CVRHD. A new hospital for the Cowichan Valley would require regional and provincial government approval, and at this time, no approvals or funding are in place. “Recognizing the need to replace the Cowichan District Hospital, the CVRHD
approached Island Health seeking its The CHD, built in the 1960s, is not up support to conduct a land search,” said to today’s standards in many cases, and Ladysmith Mayor Rob Hutchins, who is it is now at the top of Island Health’s list chair of the CVRHD. “The CVRHD wants for capital replacement, according to to do its part to ensure that the right piece Hutchins. of property is available should a hospital “It’s a hospital that needs to be replaced,” project be approved in the future.” he said. “We’ve done a series of upgrades The acquisition of land does not guaran- over the years, and now we need to retee provincial funding and approval for a place it.” new hospital. Should the long-term stratConstructing a new hospital would egy for a new hospital eventually be ap- be the single largest expenditure the proved and funded, the land acquired by Cowichan Valley Regional District the CVRHD would be part of its 40-per- (CVRD) will have ever done as a region, cent contribution to the cost of a new as the project is expected to cost in exhospital. cess of $300 million, and the CVRHD is Members of the public will be invited responsible for 40 per cent of that, or apto provide feedback on the site selection proximately $120 million. criteria that will be used in determining “We have endeavoured to make sure a location for a potential new hospital we are ready if and when the Ministry through a public process hosted by the of Health says ‘we have funding to help Cowichan Communities Health Network. you build a new hospital,’” said Hutchins. An Expression of Interest process will “Four years ago, we began saving money take place later this year inviting land- as a regional district for a new hospital.” owners to submit properties to be conThe CVRD has saved roughly $10.5 milsidered as potential sites for a potential lion toward the new hospital, while the future new hospital. CVRHD has already put aside $1.3 mil-
lion, he explained. The next step, according to Hutchins, is to make sure the CVRHD is ready and has a site when the funding and approvals come forward, and looking for land now means protecting a suitable site that meets the criteria for building a hospital from development. “We haven’t got a new hospital yet; this is just one more step toward a new hospital that we desperately need,” emphasized Hutchins. Residents can share their ideas about what would make a suitable site during a forum on the Cowichan District Hospital site acquisition this Saturday (Nov. 30) from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ladysmith Seniors Centre. The forum will include a presentation about the history of CDH, as well as panel presentations about what is a community hospital, day-to-day operations, master site planning, and a Q&A session. For more information, contact Cindy Lise at 250-709-5062 or cindylisecchn@ shaw.ca.
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Residents can provide zoning input until Dec. 6 Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE
The Town of Ladysmith’s Community Vision is to be a community that maintains a small town feeling and builds community spirit while managing growth and balancing the need for economic growth with
environment protection. One way the Town is doing that is by updating its Zoning Bylaw to look at issues such as housing diversity and the management of parking, and the Town is looking for the community’s input into that process. A community open
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house took place Saturday, Nov. 23 for the Town’s consultants to present an update on the work being done on the Zoning Bylaw and to hear residents’ thoughts about the areas of regulation being considered. Among other things, the updated bylaw proposes to introduce coach houses, manage height on the town’s hillsides, offer more housing choices, encourage economic vitality, rethink how parking is managed and establish multi-purpose landscapes. To learn more about the Zoning Bylaw update process and review the open house presentation, visit www.ladysmith zoningbylaw.ca. Feedback forms are available on the website, and the Town is looking for feedback
Brent Elliott of City Spaces Consulting shares a presentation about the Town of Ladysmith’s Zoning Bylaw update during an open house Saturday, Nov. 23. DUCK PATERSON by Friday, Dec. 6. Felicity Adams, the Town’s director of development services, says there were high-
BC Coastal Ferries Community Engagement November 18 to December 20, 2013
The BC Coastal Ferry Service has been wrestling with cost pressures for more than 20 years which, if not addressed, could threaten the sustainability of the entire system.
Accordingly, the Province has engaged coastal communities and ferry users from across the province on strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of the coastal ferry network. The Province will undertake a further round of community engagement in 2013 following a province-wide consultation in 2012.
How Input Will Be Used Input received through the community engagement process will be compiled and presented to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and BC Ferries as they plan for the long-term sustainability of the coastal ferry network. Public Open House Schedule The first 90 minutes will be a public open house. The second 90 minutes will be a question and answer session with the project team. No RSVP is required for public open houses. Community
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level comments at the at the open house. “We’re very much open house, and peoThe recommenda- still in the input ple there were gener- tions around coach stage,” said Adams. ally supportive of the houses include intro- “We’re still looking for direction in which ducing them in and feedback, and we’re the Town is going. around downtown, hoping that with the “They’re looking for and Adams says Dec. 6 input phase, a balance in regula- some of the feedback we would be looking tion, balancing com- the Town received at coming back to the munity desires and was asking why community in late community character not introduce them January.” with economic devel- throughout the comZoning Bylaw feedopment in the recom- munity, and also won- back forms can be demendations that do dering about looking livered in person to come forward,” she at lot size as a criteria City Hall (410 Esplasaid. instead of specific nade), faxed to 250The idea of intro- zones. 245-1114, e-mailed to ducing coach houses The Zoning Bylaw fadams@ladysmith. has been a hot topic update is a four-phase ca or mailed to Town in the past, and Ad- project, and the of Ladysmith, PO Box ams says that was Town of Ladysmith is 2220, Ladysmith BC, one topic of interest currently in the third V9G 1A2 (Attn. Develto many of the people phase. opment Services).
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This sign at the entrance to town was among those discussed by Ladysmith council during a presenation on signage initiatives Nov. 18. File Photo
Signage up for debate Council considers updating the look of the Town’s signs Ross Armour
“I don’t agree with had an idea of his own Coun. Paterson, those to enhance the main pictures have faded Ladysmith entrance A presentation to and they’re hard to sign at the north end of council on signing ini- see,” he said. “I’m not the town close to Tim tiatives caused a stir sure why we’re still Hortons. “I’m hoping we can last Monday as coun- living with the colours cil members discussed of 2000, unless we’re lift ‘Ladysmith’ up. It’s seeking the perfect for- trying to retain the difficult to see when mula for new signs for heritage that we never the lights shine on it. change [anyway].” I am delighted to hear the Town. Hutchins wants a however that after 10 Felicity Adams, director of development change from the tra- years, we’re relocating services, outlined the ditional dark blue and the sign closest to city vision for signage up- cream colours used hall.” Coun. Jillian Dashdates to council at the regularly on a lot of wood agreed with recent government ser- signs around town. vices committee meet- “The Holland Creek Hutchins on the main Park Sign, I can’t read entrance sign front. ing Nov. 18. agree that The presentation it,” said the mayor, “I contained a number of who asked develop- ‘Ladysmith’ has to be slides with new ideas ment services if the moved up so that you on what the town’s colours for the signs can actually see it signs will potentially presented were set in when the lights are on stone. it. I’d like to see us put look like in the future. Adams confirmed white behind ‘heritage “I hope we’re retaining the old-time image,” they are merely de- by the sea’ too. Black on grey is not very vissaid Coun. Duck Pa- signs at this stage. The mayor voiced ible.” terson. “[Having said Paterson remained that] with the trees his concerns about a downtown, if we don’t design sample sign for somewhat of a tradistart pruning them or Forrest Field, which tionalist amongst all putting banners up, retained the typical the discussion. they’re blocking some blue and cream co- “Our signs have charof the other stuff we’re lour arrangement with acter and are more doing [in terms of new some new logos and than just a block of images added in. metal,” he said. “We signs].” “Are those colours set should retain and enMayor Rob Hutchins wasn’t buying the re- in stone? The Forrest hance the pictures in tention of old tradi- Field one looks like the signs. Our signs tions on the signage a hospital sign,” said don’t have to be like Hutchins, who also everywhere else.” front. the chronicle
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erris should be free as part of our highway system. Instead, we have a new mess as the floundering Crown corporation’s gold-plated managers struggle to stem a tide of red ink by cutting services, boosting rates, charging seniors, and even considering installing slot machines. Ferries’ bosses are gambling something, anything, will eventually raise ridership on the service with no competition. Indeed, the corpulent corporation is a textbook example of why monopolies don’t work. We’ve seen it all before. Nothing really changes. BC Ferries basically runs as a make-work project for its managers and unionized workers while we pay the freight. Sure, Ferries gets feedback from its owner taxpayers, rightly shaves services on low-use routes — then rearranges its budgetary deck chairs while working folks cringe at rising fares. God help those living on a Gulf island where ferries are sadly critical to daily lifestyles. But that’s a far different way of life from that of CEO Mike Corrigan. His total salary sinks to just $500,000 next year from $915,000 in 2012. Given Ferries’ swashbuckling expenditures and swamped services, bonuses for Corrigan and crew should be history. In fact, why not just set most Ferries’ managers adrift to save money? If Corrigan and his brass had answers about running what’s become a bureaucratic cruise line, they’d be using those ideas by now. Most folks should be bragging about how great Ferries’ service is, not mortgaging their home for a one-way ticket. Now we see another round of desperate guesswork at our expense. Make Ferries use free, then open all routes to private competition before we must start kayaking or swimming to our destinations. —Cowichan News Leader Pictorial
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wo days after Energy Minister Bill Bennett announced the demise of the Pacific Carbon Trust, the public accounts committee convened at the legislature to pound a few more nails into its carbon-sequestering coffin. Assistant Auditor General Morris Sydor was there to defend his report from last March that concluded the B.C. government was not “carbon neutral” in 2010, because the trust paid $6 million for hastily arranged offset projects that were not valid. An Encana Corp. gas flaring reduction project at Fort Nelson and a forest preserve in the Kootenays would have proceeded without assistance from $25 a tonne carbon fee imposed on hospitals, universities, colleges and until last year, school districts. In fact they did proceed without this subsidy. The government continues to deny this, but not many
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classrooms is a key driver of global warming? Presumably our carbon czars know that 40 per cent of B.C.’s human-generated greenhouse gas emissions are from transportation, and a few electric cars for school district staff aren’t going to change that. In hindsight, this “carbon neutral government” scheme is perhaps the worst single idea implemented in 12 years of B.C. Liberal government. Gordon Campbell’s grand vision of a province where government sets the green standard and the private sector economy follows has simply not worked. The NDP presented a motion in April 2012 to relieve hospitals, colleges and universities of their carbon offset obligation. The idea was supported by a B.C. Liberal backbencher, who argued that B.C. should also scrap the carbon tax and quit pretending it can change the climate. His name? Bill Bennett. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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Terrace paid $66,452 for carbon offsets last year. It got back most of its three years of offset payments as a grant to complete a boiler upgrade for its Kitimat high school. Abbotsford and Nanaimo school districts each have to pay about $100,000 a year. They got money back for school boiler upgrades as well, although local school officials say that would not likely have been the top priority for spending, if it hadn’t been for the program that forces districts to spend grants immediately on emission reduction. Leaving aside the distortion of spending priorities caused by this restrictive tax-and-spend scheme, what happens when they run out of boilers to upgrade? And has it occurred to the government’s “carbon neutral” braintrust that those new boilers are still burning natural gas? This program is about to be foisted onto universities and hospitals. Does anyone actually believe that heating hospitals and college
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Working together is a theme for the newly-formed Vancouver Island and Coast Conservation Society (VICCS). Representatives from Vancouver Island agriculture and non-profit societies met earlier this month in Cedar to discuss plans that would see greater co-operation and partnership for Island and conservation efforts, leading to registration of a new non-profit organization — the Vancouver Island and Coast Conservation Society. “It’s time to plan as if we’re an Island,” Laurie Gourlay of Cedar, the new president of VICCS, said in a press release. Inviting co-operation and partnership from all sectors, the meeting looked at common issues that many organizations, busi-
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looking for successful projections.” models that might ofTo facilitate discusfer solutions. During sion on these importhe recent meeting, tant issues, VICCS has seasonal and ongoing agreed to host two problems were seen new initiatives — an to result from a lack Island Roundtable on of co-ordination in the Environment and growth and develop- Economy (IRTEE), ment planning across and an Island GoverIsland regions. nance Committee. “I was surprised to “Over the next six learn how little is months, we expect to known about Van- partner with all seccouver Island and the tors and areas of the coast’s carrying capac- Island,” stated Gourlay. ity,” said Gourlay. “We VICCS will follow all thought the essen- the process and mantials for maintaining date outlined 20 years a good quality of life, ago by the BC Roundand ecosystem health, table on the Environwere being integrated ment and Economy within government, (BCRTEE) — estabbusiness and bottom- lishing a Roundtable line economic growth of Islanders, from all
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Ladysmith council recently passed a bylaw that will see a gravel walkway be constructed at the Westdowne Road Industrial Property. The purpose of the bylaw is to amend the urban industrial road standard contained in the Subdivision and Development Bylaw to a rural standard for the South Ladysmith industrial area, including Westdowne Road.
The new rural standard format contains pavement, gravel walkway, ditches, overhead wiring and community water service. Although the bylaw passed, councillors Gord Horth and Glenda Patterson voted against it. Horth in particular was vocal in displaying his concern about the lack of a sidewalk. “I am reluctant to lessen our standards, and I wouldn’t want to lose a sidewalk. This is a pretty small, compact town and we shouldn’t relinquish pedestrian safety.”
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As it gets ready to launch its 18th year of operation out of Nanaimo, Operation Red Nose is actively looking for volunteers in our area to keep the roads safe this holiday season. Operation Red Nose, which was formed in Quebec City in 1984, is a designated driver service provided during the holidays to individuals who do not feel fit to drive for whatever reason. The service is completely free — although donations are always happily welcomed — and it is a safe, confidential way of getting you, your passengers and your car come home at the end of the night by allowing a team of volunteers to do the driving for you. All proceeds are directed to local Operation Red Nose host PacificSport, which introduces children to athletics activity and supports elite
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A&E Clockwise from left, one of Santa’s helpers heads into the Cranberry Cottage Kitchen for more cranberry concoctions at Yellow Point Cranberries; Deb Pawlyshyn demonstrates spinning wool at The Broody Rooster Gallery; and, from left, Deb Pawlyshyn, Marci Leighton and Nicole Vaugeois welcome visitors to the Broody Roost barn loft gallery. LINDSAY CHUNG
Artisans open their homes for the holidays Twenty-two Cedar-Yellowpoint artisans took part in the 25th annual Country Christmas Self-Guided Tour this past weekend. Studios, shops, galleries and farms opened their doors, offering everything from fiber arts and original paintings to photography, pottery and herbs. Clockwise from left, a wooden tree and brass bell welcome guests to Yonder Wood, a new stop on the tour; Priscilla Brewer leads a tour through her woodland garden at The Fern and Feather Studio and Gardens; a colourful example of Cathy Anderson’s work at Yellow Point Stained and Art Glass Studio; and the demonstration field at Yellow Point Cranberries is full of colour.
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LMS declares 2013 a ‘pace-setting’ year for marine tourism Ross Armour the chronicle
Ladysmith Maritime Society has declared 2013 to be “a pace-setting year” for the group. In an update presentation to council, at last Monday’s government services committee meeting held at City Hall, Doug Bell from the society confirmed the Ladysmith Maritime Society Community Marina had experienced 1,380 visitor nights in the calendar year. That’s a 71-per-cent increase from 2011.
“Some people told 32 per cent in all. us it was the best A further 25 per visitor experience cent sail in from Vanthey’ve had on the couver Island, with west coast,” said another 25 per cent Bell. “We’ve pushed reported to be from our capacity right to Canada but off the the limit and were Island. full for 40 nights part “We’re not just atof July and all of Au- tracting dollars from gust.” the Island,” said Bell, Bell has predicted who also confirmed there is a potential of LMS has applied for 1,800 visitor nights funding of $65,000 to for 2014. expand the dock 150 “The year 2013 feet. is certainly a new “This would be an benchmark. Is it go- excellent thing for ing to grow? It cer- the society in terms tainly is,” he said. of community imThe majority of pact.” boating visitors to Numerous council the dock are from members, including the United States — Mayor Rob Hutchins
as well as councillors Duck Paterson and Gord Horth, commended the work of the society and emphasized the positive economic impact it has on the town.
Horth described the numbers presented as a “great success story.” Paterson said, “this is fantastic, you’ve done a lot of work.” Bell said the society prompts a
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Nobody ‘mooved’ to deal with cow problem — Chronicles From The Past November 1913 An unnamed local entrepreneur accumulated a large amount of cordwood while clearing his land in Cedar. He began to ship the fuel by barge to Vancouver in November of 1913, and it sold well at a good profit. The demand was created as a result of the local coal strike. Ladysmith residents were very excited about the November announcement of plans to build Canada’s first Astrophysical Observatory. A 72-inch telescope was to be installed in Saanich, 227 metres above sea level. The location was chosen for “the large number of evenings with clear skies and unpolluted air.” [Note: Construction began in early 1913 and by 1917, Canada had the largest reflective telescope in the world, eclipsing the previous record (Mt. Palomar in California) by 12 inches. The observatory is still in use today.] At a city council meeting, Alderman J.A. Knight complained that Ladysmith had a serious problem with cows running loose on First Avenue. The mayor promised that he would investigate, but no one ‘mooved’ that the local bulls should be involved. The Chronicle received “a keg of herrings” from Mr. Frank Ellison of Cowichan Gap. [There was no indication of whether the herring were red or not.] November 1938 The Aggie Hall advertised for a live-in caretaker. Remuneration consisted of free fuel, water and light, and $20 per
month. that “Mendelian assumptions of heredFall apples went on sale in Ladysmith. ity” were the cause, he did state that The price was 75 cents per box. “some individuals are just not meant to Bartlett pears were also available for be parents.” the outrageous sum of 60 cents for 50 According to Mr. Wood, small towns pounds! like Ladysmith “should pay more attention to environmental and living conditions and ensure that appropriate extra cultural activities for six- to 16-year-olds were provided to detract the youth from delinquency.” November 1963 On page one of the Nov. 14 edition of the Chronicle, it is reported that at its regular monthly meeting, School District 67 debated a request from Ladysmith Elementary School PTA for a grant of $100 to purchase a used television set. The motion was defeated. As one farseeing trustee remarked, “If we buy a TV set for them, then soon every school in the district will want one and we just can’t afford it.” School Superintendent Robert Price agreed. He pointed out that the district would soon face heavy expenses for new secondary school programs. Several trustees commented on their belief that the board would have to watch their pennies for the next few years. On page 12 of the 16-page newspaper, there is a notice of election for school In a front-page editorial, R. S. Wood trustees to be held on Nov. 25. By coinexpressed his concern over the grow- cidence, the Returning Officer for the ing “juvenile problem” in Ladysmith. School Board election was none other In his opinion, there were three cat- than R. S. Wood. (see above) egories of individuals creating concern: the vicious, the weak and the Ed Nicholson, Ladysmith rebellious. Although he did not believe and District Archives
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The girls’ football team from École Davis Road Elementary came out on top during the district playoffs earlier this month. The girls, coached by Sean Walsh, finished first in School District 68, while the Davis Road boys’ team, coached by Janelle Mould, finished third. Both teams went through the regular season undefeated, with the girls finishing with a 4-0 record, and the boys ending the regular season with three wins and two ties.
Ladysmith’s Horth helps UBCO Heat to bronze medal
The UBC Okanagan Heat won a bronze medal in the 2013 PacWest provincial women’s soccer championships — and they did it with help from a player from Ladysmith. Mairi Horth, a secondyear midfielder, set up Lindsey Briggs for the game-winning goal during the final, which was played close to home in Nanaimo. Horth won a silver medal at the provincials last year with the Heat and was named a PacWest all-star. Horth and her teammates will move up in 2014 and play in the Canada West conference of the CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport).
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Darian Achurch wasn’t about to let Nanaimo drill holes in Cowichan LMG Pringle’s almostperfect goals against record. Achurch came up from Div. 2 to fill in for regular goalkeeper Joel Wilson, who was out with a concussion, and posted the shutout as Cowichan claimed an important 1-0 Vancouver Island Soccer League decision over Nanaimo United Nov. 15 at the Ladysmith Turf. Cowichan has allowed just one goal in 10 games.
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Aileen Humphreys is hoping to swim herself to the next level — and fast. Local girl Humphreys, 12, is a member of LadysmithChemainus Orcas Swim Club, which recently returned from the Island Pacific Cup meet. The event was held between Nov. 8 and Nov. 10 at Saanich Commonwealth Pool. “It was a higher level meet,” said Humphreys’ coach Dusan Toth-Szabo, who explained the competitors involved needed to swim a certain time to qualify for a place in the Island Pacific Cup. “It was Aileen’s first time ever at this level.” Humphreys finished sixth in the 100-metre fly final after qualifying from the same position earlier in her preliminary round. Toth-Szabo explained swimmers need to make the top eight in the preliminary to advance to the final. Humphreys swam a time of 1:19.19 to qualify and bettered that in the final, swimming 1:18.24. “Even though it was her first time ever at this level, she’s already got two top eight swims,” said the coach. “And overall, she’s a AA swimmer right now but very close to AAA. Hopefully she’s going to make it there.” Humphreys competed in the 13 and under category at the Island Pacific Cup in the AA
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during the year as she progresses, she will make it [to the next level]. She’s always here [at the pool] and she works hard.” Asked what he must do as a coach to get Humphreys to AAA, Toth-Szabo said, “I consider all four strokes equally important, so I do not specialize these youngsters by saying they’re a breaststroker and that’s what their focus is, or they’re a sprinter and that’s what their focus is. “We consider all four strokes equally important here, and distance also. Of course there are going to be events that are better for you than others, but I want to give them good basics and a good foundation, and then specialization a little bit later.” Another part of the Island Pacific Cup weekend was the Jamboree contest that TothSzabo says is designed “more for developmental swimmers.” Rising star Shane Valic, 12, competed in five events including 12 and over 100-metre individual medley, 50-metre fly, 50-metre back, 50-metre breast and 50-metre free. Valic finished first in all of his events, setting four club records in the process. “Boys normally play hockey and girls do swimming, so Shane’s a real example,” said Toth-Szabo. “He’s also had three other club records this year so it shows that if you’re willing to put the work in, you’ll get results.”
Please note that First Ave., Downtown Ladysmith, will be closed from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm (approx.) on Thursday, November 28th for the 26th annual Ladysmith Festival of Lights. The Festival of Lights appreciates everybody’s patience and consideration and we hope the entire community comes out to enjoy the great family event. Access to and from the Is. Hwy., at Bob Stuart Park will also be closed from 5pm to 10pm on Nov. 28th. We also request that pet owners leave their pets at home that night. Ladysmith Bylaw #1155/1554 prohibits people from bringing dogs/pets Downtown on special occasions.
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250-591-6644 Dad had left the earth to join with his wife Hermina (Minnie) (December 7, 1931-September 5, 1993) and his daughter Astrid (February 11, 1957-June 7, 1997). He leaves behind his daughters Berna (Norman), Marietta (Bert) and Emma (Dan) and his son John. He also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 6+ great-grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held at the Chemainus Cemetery on Saturday November 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Followed by a gathering at the Horseshoe Restaurant.
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Ivy was born in London, England. She survived the bombing of her family home and served in the British Land Army. She moved to Vancouver in the 1950’s and then retired to Yellow Point in the 1960’s. Ivy was an avid gardener, an animal lover and enjoyed travelling. She was an active member of the Ladysmith Old Age Pensioners. She was predeceased by her husband, Rowland Nursey, sister, May and brother-in-law, Vic Diggins. She is survived by nephews, Steven, David and Glen Diggins. Ivy was a long-time friend to the late Barbara McNab and special aunt to Barbara’s children: Archie, Murray, Bruce, Ross, Bonnie and Jessie. Respects may be paid at the graveside at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA or Salvation Army.
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The award-winning North Island Gazette is seeking a graphic designer to join our community newspapers’ production department. This is a full time position for an experienced ad designer. The successful applicant should be familiar with Mac OSX and Adobe InDesign Software and ideally have experience designing ads and page layout. You must be a team player and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven open office environment. Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in BC, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio.
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Help Wanted LADYSMITH PRESS needs physically fit individuals for their continually expanding collating department. Part time positions available 8 - 16 hrs/wk, $10.34/hr. Afternoon and graveyard shifts - must be available Tuesdays or Wednesdays or both. Benefits, profit sharing and advancement opportunities. Please submit your resume between 9 am and 5 pm in person to: Ladysmith Press, 940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BC or mail to: Ladysmith Press, PO Box 400, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3. No phone calls please. We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Occupational Level 3 First Aid Attendant required for Wednesday night graveyard shift in Ladysmith. This position would be best suited for a physically fit person able to work in a production environment. Please submit your resume with a photocopy of your valid First Aid certificate to: Ladysmith Press, P.O. Box #400 Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A3.
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TRADES, TECHNICAL AUTOBODY TECH, 3 years minimum experience required in Campbell River. Travel assistance available for out of town employees. Benefits, hourly. Call 250-287-8258. HEAVY EQUIPMENT Technicians required for work in Fort McMurray. If you are interested in a balanced schedule, competitive wages and benefits please send your resume to: hr@gladiatorequipment.com or fax to 1-780-986-7051.
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2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633.
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PETS PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. 7day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554
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APT. SIZE deep freeze $125. Medium size up right deep freeze $150. White Admiral 15 cu.ft fridge $250. White 30” range $175. 30” almond range $125. White 30” propane stove $150. White 24” range $80. Apt size front load washer, dryer, $300. Kenmore Washer dryer sets $200-$350. Washers $150-$250. Dryers $100$150. Built-in dishwashers $100-$150. White portable dishwasher $100. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)2469859.
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A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.
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CRAFT FAIRS
Christmas Craft Fair
LANTZVILLE FARMERS MARKET SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR. Free admission. Saturday, Nov. 30, 10-4. Costin Hall, 7232 Lantzville Rd. 250-729-8646
Sat. Nov. 30, 9:30 - 3:00 Town & Country MHP Clubhouse 10980 Westdowne Rd., Ladysmith Free admission wheelchair accessible To rent a table call: Marg 250-245-8655 or Linda 250-245-3350
ESTATE FURNISHINGS: Free standing Rifle cabinet, approx 25”x55.5” $50. Round oak table, pedestal base w/ 2 leaves & 4 matching chairs $500. Computer desk, approx 50”x23” $10. TV stand, corner unit, approx 22”x36”, $45. 27” TV, Sanyo, corner unit $25. with Panosonic VCR $15. Portable mini bar $30. Reclining armchair, taupe $25. Wingback parlour chair, pink/blue multi fabric $25. Sofa, black leather, full size $400. Sunburst Canada #3 crock $75. Chest freezer $15. Call (250)245-7767, 12-8pm. Ladysmith.
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LOVESEAT, RUST colour, good condition. $50. Luggage, 5-piece, burgundy, used 2 times, $50. Freezer, apt. size $50. Lazy Boy carpet, burgundy/turquoise/gold multi-coloured 5’x7’ $50. Nanaimo 250619-9517, 1(250)655-1213.
LADYSMITH- 2-BDRM Duplex, centrally located. F/S, shared W/D. NP/NS. Refs. Avail Dec 1. $750./mo. Call (250)751-1409.
STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDING. “The big year end clear out!� 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca VARIOUS SECOND hand household items at Red’s Emporium. Furniture, tools, dishes, etc. 19 High St, Ladysmith. Call 250-245-7927.
REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. $339,900 (250)753-9123
Rentals Available Ladysmith: #41-100 Gifford Rd. 2 bdrm, 2 bath level entry ocean view condo. $1100/mo. Avail Dec. 1. Ladysmith: #7-100 Gifford Rd. 2 bdrm, 2 bath lower level ocean view condo. $975/mo. Avail Dec. 1. Ladysmith: #7-941 Malone Rd. 3 bdrm, 3 bath comfortable condo. $950/mo. Avail Dec. 1. Saltair: 11145 Chemainus Rd. 3 bdrm, 2 bath ocean front home. $1500/mo. Avail Dec. 15. Ladysmith: 4275 Shell Beach Rd. 2 bdrm, 1 bath bright level entry bsmt suite. $900/mo. Avail now.
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Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm apt, heat incl., n/p, ref’s required. The Villa 250-245-3583. Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625, available now. N/S, 1 small pet welcome. 250-246-1033. www.meicorproperties.com Meicor Properties Ladysmith: bachelor unit avail now $590/mo incl. heat & hot water, sm pets ok. 250-9246966. www.meicorproperties.com
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent in Ladysmith. 276 sq ft. Suitable for hair salon or office, storefront parking, popular 1st Avenue building. Available now 250-245-4525.
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FAMILY ADVENT CELEBRATION - St. John's Anglican Church Sun, Dec 1st , 3-5 pm program, 5 pm pot luck Come and make an advent
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RV RESORT ON THE LAKE
Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or
SHARED ACCOMMODATION NORTH NANAIMO: Attention Students/Working Professionals: fully furnished room, nice, quiet area. Own bathroom, cable, FREE WiFi, shared kitchen and laundry. N/S, N/P, no partiers. $550/mo. Avail. immediately. 250-756-9746
LADYSMITH MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP Meets on the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month 1:30 pm basement of Ladysmith Resource Centre.
SUITES, UPPER Ladysmith: A bright 2 bdrm suite in convenient location. Hydro and parking incl. N/S, N/P. References please. 250245-4638.
AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
4 MOUNTED snow tires, Goodyear. 205-65 size, 15�, fits Honda Accord. $300. Call (250)246-6499.
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
MARINE MARINE ACCESSORIES Mariner Boat Motor, 30 HP, does not run, $150. Call 250245-2456.
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Sunny Saltair: stunning custom built garden suite avail. now, stone heated floors, private grnd entr with beautiful views of Stuart Channel, n/s, n/p, 2 bdrm & bachelor. $675 - $1075/mo. Call Kathi 250-245-1101.
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CONCERT WITH ANNA ATKINSON - Sun, Dec 22, 7 pm at Cedar United Church. Everyone welcome. Tickets $10. Contact Paula 1-250- 6506413.
CHEMAINUS GARDEN CLUB - meeting Tues, Dec 3, 1 pm at the Calvary Baptist Church, 3319 River Rd in Chemainus. Gunnelle from Sandpiper Gardens will be showing us how to make centre-pieces. Christmas theme, guests welcome, door prize, brag table. $2 drop-in fee. $15 yearly membership. For more info 250-246-1207. CELTIC CHRISTMAS
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LADYSMITH CELEÂBRA​TIONS SOCIETY Ladysmith Days. Ladysmith city hall, on 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7 pm 250-245-2263. www. ladysmithdays.com DAD'S GROUP - Drop In Breakfast - Program of the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association. 630 - 2nd Ave., Upper Floor, Saturdays, 10 - noon. 250245-3079.
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CHRIS CRAFT Engines For Sale. 2 Chris Craft 350 cid gasoline engines. Matched pair left hand and right hand rotation. Circa 1965, rebuilt in mid 1980’s and kept in storage ever since. Bore: 030 Mains: 010 Rods: 010 Bore: 030 Mains: 020 Rods: 020. Asking: $1600 for the pair (obo). Contact: (250)245-3004
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Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle Tuesday, November 26, 2013 21 www.ladysmithchronicle.com A21 CHEMAINUS SKETCH GROUP - Painting and sketching group meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. New members welcome. 250 245 5810
37TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS - Sun, Dec 8, 6:30 pm at St. Mary's Church - 1135 Fourth Ave, Ladysmith. Freewill offering to the Ladysmith Resource Centre Christmas Hamper Fund LADYSMITH LEGION DRUM & BELL CORPS - is in desperate need of new members - especially drummers. We have the equipment and will teach you how to use it. Practice on Sat, 10-11 am upstairs in the Legion Hall. For info
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call Dorothy Reith 250-7222945 or Eileen Chandler 250-245-2077. Come out and give it a try! CO-ED BADMINTON - for adults and youth held Tuesdays at North Cedar Intermediate gym. Fun for all levels Equipment supplied. 7:00 - 8:30. $2 drop in fee. Phone Karen 250 722 2414 ext HIGH STREET OPEN MIC/ COFFEEHOUSE - Sat, Nov 30, 7 pm. Everyone welcome to entertain or be entertained. Donations to Ladysmith Foodbank appreciated
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Heard around town... • Would you like to volunteer for Light lucky person from each table at the funds for the Cystic Fibrosis FoundaUp this Thursday (Nov. 28)? Contact the Golden Brush Awards dinner will get to tion of Canada. During the day, $1 from Festival of Lights office at 250-245-5888 take one home, according to Chamber every teen burger sold, as well as 100 if you have time and energy to give. co-ordinator Jeanne Ross. per cent of all donations and raffle en• The Chemainus BC Business Im- • In Chemainus, the BIA and Chemainus tries, will be donated to the cause. provement Association (BIA)’s Annual merchants have created a new event — • The Ladysmith Fire/Rescue Santa General Meeting is coming up on Thurs- Ladies Night Out in Chemainus. There Claus Parade will be held Sunday, Dec. day, Nov. 28. The meeting will be held at will be holiday shopping, entertainment 22 — not Dec. 14, as reported in our 7 p.m. at the Chemainus Senior Centre and more Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 4-9 Festival of Lights guide. The parade at 9824 Willow St. p.m. goes from 4-9 p.m., making its way from • The Chemainus and District Chamber • The Ladysmith Little Theatre is hold- Brown Drive Park to École Davis Road of Commerce wants to remind every- ing its annual general meeting Sunday, Elementary, with many stops along the one that they have moved the Golden Dec. 8 at 2:30 p.m. at Ladysmith Little way. Sorry for any confusion. Brush Awards to the Senior Centre at Theatre at 4985 Christie Rd. A new • Ken Lavigne’s “Home for Christmas” the corner of Willow and Alder streets. board of directors will be elected dur- concert will be held Friday, Dec. 20 The awards will be presented this Sat- ing this meeting, and there will also be at the Chemainus United Church at urday night (Nov. 30). updates on the status of the theatre. 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $25 from We hear that Mike Morgan of Club- Anyone who is interested in serving on Chemainus Foods, the old 49th Paralhouse Catering has developed a great the board is asked to e-mail president lel Grocery by the ferry dock, British menu for the awards gala. David Brown at brown.david.f@gmail. Allsorts, and the United Churches in Also, Chemainus Gardens has just com. Chemainus, Ladysmith and Duncan. published a beautiful book of photos • A&W will hold its annual Breath of For information, call 250-246-3463 or by Cim MacDonald and has donated Life Day Saturday, Dec. 7. Celebrate the 250-246-3592. Tickets at the door will enough copies of the book that one Breath of Life Day at the A&W and raise be $30.
Smile of the Week What’s your hometown? “Ladysmith.” What do you do? “I’m a Grade 2 student at Ladysmith Primary School.” What do you like most about your community? “The ocean.” What was your proudest or happiest moment? “My first birthday party.” What scares you more than anything else in the world? “The dark.” If you were Empress of Vancouver Island, what would your first imperial proclamation be? “Everyone should get a pig!”
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Welcome to the driver’s seat
The S3 really is the sweet spot for drivers that want to have extra power but with a very compliant and comfortable ride. Zack Spencer
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Audi’s road ahead paved with more than good intentions 2014 Audi A3 Cabriolet/S3 MONACO: Over the next 12 months or so, consumers are going to be treated to an onslaught of new entries into the premium market. Not to worry, the next wave of German sedans and convertibles are of a more affordable nature. Recently Mercedes Benz introduced their all-new CLA 250 at an eye-popping price of just $34,000 for a sleek and sexy sedan. Next year we will see the introduction of BMW’s new 1-series and 2-Series sedans, coupes and convertibles. Audi has been ahead of the curve as they helped pioneer this entry-level segment with the original, the A3 sportback, sold in Canada for years. The all-new Audi A3 sedan will arrive in March of 2014 and the convertible and more powerful S3 sedan will arrive in the fall of 2014. This week I had a chance to drive both the convertible and S3 in Monte Carlo, a full year ahead of their introduction here. Audi is one of the fastest growing premium brands and a big part of that is the variety of cars they offer. Unfortunately, we will no longer get the sportback, but the fact we get the rest of the line of A3s is exciting for buyers. Looks The A3 is built off a shared platform with VW called MQB. This platform was a significant investment for the VW group as it is lighter, bigger and stronger than the last Golf platform and provides a sturdy basis for the A3 Cabrio and S3. The new Cabriolet is 60kg lighter than the outgoing European model, yet the wheelbase is longer and the interior room and trunk more ample. It could be argued that Audi is building some of the most attractive cars these days and these smaller products still convey the same sense of power and solidity that the bigger products portray. The S3 is especially forceful with a 15mm lower stance than the A3 sedan. The air intakes are bigger with more detail; the side mirrors are highlighted with brushed aluminum; and the rear of the car looks more masculine thanks to chunky exhaust tips. The
direct injection turbo with 220hp, matched to Cabriolet on the other hand is a more sophistiAudi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system. A sixcated approach thanks to the use of aluminum around the front windshield and trim along the speed automatic is confirmed but the duel-clutch doors and rear quarter panel that make the car S-Tronic transmission might be sold as an option look bigger than it is. in this model. There will be no manual shift and no diesel, which is a shame, as I drove one of Inside Another strength of Audi is interior fit the European versions with this setup and it was and finish and these new products are covered superb. The S3 comes standard with a 300hp in first class materials. The dash has a cenversion of the same 2.0L engine and tre-mounted screen for accessing the duel clutch automatic, and of the easy-to-use computer controller. course, AWD. It’s not as powerful as Unlike the Mercedes CLA, this screen the 355hp Mercedes CLA 45 AMG, can fold into the dash to provide a but I feel it has more usable power. more polished look. Some think the The CLA gets peak horsepower at dash-mounted screens look like an afvery high revs, whereas this new terthought, but this one gets around S3 pulls from very low speeds up this problem. Space is good for such to higher speeds. I experienced this The A3 Cabriolet a compact car. The back seat of the carving the switchback mountain S3 sedan is actually big enough to fit and S3 confirm that roads just above Monaco. Power is adults up to six feet tall and the side good things do come not an issue; I would argue that the windows are much bigger than the S3 is a better everyday car comnew Mercedes CLA, providing a more in small packages pared to the more nervous feeling practical day-to-day sedan. The trunk Zack Spencer AMG competitor. The suspension is is large and the rear seats split and more compliant and the power is a fold for added cargo volume. This is perfect combination of drivability and enthusiasm. true with the Cabriolet but the space is constricted Audi claims a 0-100km/h run will take just 4.9 when the roof is down. The S3 comes with nicely seconds in the S3 and use a combined 6.9L/100km bolstered front seats in contrasting colours, plus (European fuel rating). an optional diamond pattern stitch can be ordered to take the sporty sedan to another level. I found Verdict It is going to be an exciting time to be the seating position very comfortable and outward in the market for an entry-level premium car over visibility is not a problem. The Cabriolet seats are the next year. The A3 Cabriolet and S3 confirm that fitted with a heater that showers the front passengood things do come in small packages. Pricing gers with warm air across their shoulders and neck has not been established for the Cabrio but it for top-down stints. The weather in Monte Carlo was hinted that this model would be roughly the was perfect for the convertible – the sun was same price as the S3, which has been confirmed shining off the Mediterranean, showcasing this car at $44,000, roughly $6,000 cheaper than the CLA of opulence at a more affordable price. AMG. The base A3 sedan will arrive in a few short months with a 1.8L turbo gasoline engine, an Drive The Canadian models have not fully been optional TDI diesel and the same 2.0L turbo found nailed down, as there is still a year to go until the Cabrio and S3 arrive. What is established is in the Cabrio. The S3 really is the sweet spot for the convertible will come with the all-new 2.0L drivers that want to have extra power but with a
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very compliant and comfortable ride. The combination of usable trunk space and back seat, simple yet elegant dash, power the driver can use at a lower price than the competition, is something potential buyer might want to wait a year to try first hand. The Lowdown Power: 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder with 220hp or 300hp. Fill-up: 6.9L/100km (combined) Sticker price: $44,000 for S3 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca
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