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Ladysmith Festival of Lights Society vicepresident Greg Edwards (left) and president Cliff Fisher share a laugh as they work to string lights along First Avenue during the Festival of Lights community workparty Sunday, Nov. 2. Volunteers put up lights and decorations all day in preparation for the 27th annual Light Up celebration, which will take place Thursday, Nov. 27. For more photos from the workparty, please turn to page 8. LINDSAY CHUNG
Full house hears from Ladysmith candidates
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So many people attended the Ladysmith all candidates meeting last Wednesday (Oct. 29) at Aggie Hall that the 200 chairs on the floor were filled, and many more people stood or sat in any available space. And those people saw a lot of passion and dedication in front of them. Every one of the 14 candidates that spoke (three running for mayor and 11 running for councillor) communicated their passion, conviction and dedication to Ladysmith. Each candidate had their own favoured issues and personal insights on the town’s issues to bring to the table. Every answer to the two prepared questions demonstrated that each candidate had taken the time to not only talk to members of the community face to face, but also to do personal research on the hot button issues with which Ladysmith residents are concerned. There were two main themes that became clear throughout the evening. There
was much discussion of the waterfront and how to develop it and clean it up for public use. Candidates also discussed the importance of economic development, especially through revitalizing the downtown core. One of the questions prepared by the host Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce was “what actions or steps will you encourage town council to take to enhance business attraction programs and to create greater economic diversity and growth?” Mayoral candidate Aaron Stone talked about identifying business opportunities and marketing those opportunities to attract business from out of town and abroad. He wants to focus on making the town attractive so business will come and stay, adding to the tax base, lessening taxes for individuals. Mayoral candidate Marsh Stevens mentioned that being part of the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) doesn’t work for Ladysmith. He wants decisions made for the town by the town. Stevens also talked about the importance of a commu-
nity economic development group, which would get input from the town but keep the town “at arm’s length” so the group could make decisions that are good for both the town and for the corporate world. Mayoral candidate Gord Horth had a strong focus on developing the waterfront and using it to good effect. He mentioned cleaning up the areas that are rundown and currently unusable and then working with an economic development group to plan and build a business base and public use plan for the waterfront area. Leading off the council candidates, Cathleen McMahon discussed the importance of revitalizing old and derelict buildings that are currently unused, especially in the downtown core. According to McMahon, 50 per cent of the town’s population has a high school diploma or less. She spoke of engaging with the town’s youth to educate them and keep them in the area with improved job prospects. Bob Cross believes in the necessity of a task force to attract business. He pointed
out Ladysmith has specialty shops, not box stores. He believes Ladysmith needs to continue to specialize rather than trying to compete with large chains. He also mentioned that the visitor centre had lots of visitors this summer, and wants to increase community engagement with visitors. Carol Henderson wants to bring the core of Ladysmith back to life. She discussed a heritage committee working with an economic development committee. These groups would provide guidance for business aspirations. Henderson also talked about filling gaps in retail and tourism and about consulting with locals on what kind of stores they want. She wants to attract jobs that pay more than minimum wage. Duck Paterson talked about hiring an economic development officer, a paid professional, to move business development forward. He also wants to see a bigger partnership between council and the Chamber of Commerce. He also mentioned the importance of business incentives to keep See Economic Page 4
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Your Ladysmith council candidates
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There are 11 candidates running for six seats around the Ladysmith council table. Candidate Q&As continue on page 19, and you can find expanded versions of these, and mayoral candidate Q&As, at www.ladysmithchronicle.com/municipalelection.
Steve Arnett
Occupation: Professional Social Worker and CEO Nanaimo Youth of derelict polluting vessels in our harbour. Service Association All these challenges are related to Ladysmith’s future progress in terms of economic and Background: social health of our beloved community. • Registered Social Worker BSW, MSW, RSW in practice for 35 years What are your top 3 issues & how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? • 63 years of age, resident of Ladysmith for 21 years • Promote healthy social diversity — We must attract young families to Ladysmith in order to • Married for 36 years with two sons, Matthew, 29, and Christopher, maintain ongoing vitality of our economic and social fabric by communicating the quality of 24, who have been raised in the community both who are local life available to grow their children and creating a sustainable, positive development climate athletes and graduates of the primary, intermediate and secondary as we address the derelict vessel problem and our waterfront potential. We can then market schools of Ladysmith this target group as a potential renewable labor force for succession planning which will • Executive member of Mid-Isle Soccer 1994-2004 attract new small business and light industry to Ladysmith. • Chair of Ladysmith Youth Advisory 2001-200 • Ownership and control and protection of our local watershed — We need to continue to • President, VP Employment Navigators 1995-1997 pursue strategic negotiations that build upon the functional, collaborative working relation• Member Ladysmith Maritime Society ships with the Stz’uminus people, TimberWest, the provincial and federal governments we • Celebrations Committee Ladysmith Days – Council Liaison initiated in the current term in order to further influence land titles certainty, statutory author• Executive Committee Vancouver Island Regional Library 2008-2014 ity and leverage funding support for this legacy project. Property and business taxes are not Why are you running for public office? I haven’t yet accomplished everything I wanted enough to achieve what we must for future generations. to get done and seek a third term to build upon what has been achieved. We need to continue • Small business retention and recruitment — each of us as individual residents and in the significant work that is still left to do related to social diversity and attracting young fami- enough volume must personally commit to shopping loyally local wherever possible to retain lies who maintain the vitality of our social fabric, provide support for small business retention businesses and continue to grow a “small business friendly” municipal policy environment and recruitment, obtain ownership and protection of our watershed and clean up the problem that recruits new small business and light industry to Ladysmith.
Robert (Bob) Cross
Occupation: Retired Real Estate Broker Background: Born and raised in the Edmonton area. My professional background has been many years in the property assessment and appraisal of both rural and urban property. My career started in Alberta in 1972 and after working for a private company, a rural county and the City of Edmonton, I moved to the Government of Alberta. During these years, I had very many interactions with municipal councils and gained an understanding of how they operate. Most worked well to represent the taxpayers. In the early 1990s, I worked my way up to the position of Director of Assessment for the Province and held the title of Chief Provincial Assessor. In 1993, the Province decided to privatize the assessment function and I suddenly was without staff and I became a Municipal Advisor. I left that position to take a series of courses in Microsoft products for network and Internet. From 1994 until we moved to Ladysmith, I ran my own computer consulting company specializing in networking for small business. This skill, as well as my assessment appraisal, led to a business venture into Costa Rica with two other companies. We developed a proposal to introduce computer assisted property assessment for municipal government. What was really interesting was we were introducing aerial photo mapping, which was very similar to what Google Earth is today. It was these skills, along with my assessment background, that took me to Guyana, South America, in 2000. I built a computer assessment program, hired staff and trained them in the appraisal of property. This was integrated into our aerial mapping system. It was interesting to work that closely with a new system I had developed. My wife Debra and I moved to Ladysmith in June 2004 from Edmonton. I was fresh off my four-and-a-half-year contract with the Government of Guyana. After years in a warm climate, returning to Alberta was not going to happen. We chose Ladysmith because of the people, the climate and the access to the southern Gulf Islands. I was a scuba instructor in the 1980s and had spent some time diving in and around the Gulf Islands. I still dive a lot and most of that is in the harbour, so I have seen how the sea life is recovering. We have a 28-foot sailboat and love to cruise the Gulf Islands. We have been members of the Ladysmith Yacht Club since 2006 and members of Ladysmith Maritime Society (LMS) since 2007. I currently sit on the
Jillian Dashwood
Occupation: Realtor Background: Resident of Ladysmith for over 17 years. An active member of the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce; board of directors for seven years and organizer for their Gala Awards banquets and Spirit Awards. A past president of the Ladysmith Women’s Business Network. An active member of the Ladysmith Little Theatre in both costumes and makeup. A Realtor with Coast Realty Group, selling resale housing to people moving to Vancouver Island in the region of Mill Bay to North Qualicum. Giving back to the community has always been important to Jill. This is something that has been important throughout her youth, living in New Zealand for over eight years, Nanaimo first and now Ladysmith. A philosophy of “to give is to receive” is important and absolutely creates a win/win for everybody. After completing the first Leadership program which was sponsored by the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce in 2007, Jill felt that the program had led her to the knowledge and confidence to put her name forward for council. It has been both an interesting and rewarding
board of directors of LMS and am chairman of the Maritime Festival. After a few months of getting to know the Ladysmith area, I decided I was too young to retire and went about getting a real estate license. I worked for Royal LePage here and after a couple years in sales took my brokers license and managed the Ladysmith office until I retired in 2012 at the age of 60. Why are you running for public office? Since my wife and I moved here, we have been waiting for things to change. A lot of streets needed re-paving, sidewalks were in bad repair and street lighting was poor. It seemed like the only additions to the town were by way of government grants and weren’t improving the lives of the average citizen. I thought if I was to run and get elected, I could try to get these and many more issues resolved. What are your top 3 issues & how do you plan to tackle these issues if elected? 1. We have a harbour that in my view is the best natural harbour on the east coast of the island. This harbour is in dire need of clean up and has been for a very long time. I realize the fact that there are two other levels of government and the First Nations who have jurisdiction, but we have to find ways of getting them to act. 2. An open and transparent municipal government. This is a theme that has been resonating through the community for quite some time. I am hearing that voters are tired of “incamera” meetings being held on a regular basis. There cannot be that many issues that fit into the definition of what has to be discussed in-camera. We need to open Town Hall, we need Town Hall meetings where all can come and see their elected representatives discuss issues that concern them. With today’s technology, it is possible to stream live video of council meetings to the Town’s website. 3. The downtown has too many vacancies and we have to find ways to attract business back to Ladysmith. There needs to be a task force, made up of town council, the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce and the Ladysmith Downtown Business Association. This task force should make recommendations on attracting the right mix of business for Ladysmith. The businesses that are thriving here are specialty shops that are not in competition with the big box stores. One example would be a bike shop, somewhere you can get a tune up in the spring or buy a first bike for a grandchild. I realize that most of the focus has been on the downtown core, but we cannot forget a large portion of the population lives in the south and north ends of town. We want to create a green community, so we have to be aware of those residents. They need services in their neighbourhoods as well.
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journey. Jill wears what she calls “the social hat.” Working with Chamber of Commerce, Affordable Housing, Homelessness, Ladysmith Fire/Rescue (last term), Ladysmith Early Years Partnership and Community Safety Commission (CVRD) have given Jill immense satisfaction, and there is such a desire to do more! What are your top 3 issues & how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? Streamlining of services, both core and public are the right way to effect change at City Hall. By streamlining services, we will be able to utilize the staff we have in new and better ways and provide better, faster service to the people of our community. Revisiting and fine-tuning our Area Plan for the Waterfront can be done in a timely manner and by providing a proper Area Plan that developers can work with and from, will help attain the vision and sustainability that our community is seeking. Economic development is such an important function and one that must be pushed forward to help bring people to our community to thrive and enjoy the type and lifestyle we hold so dear. We must look to our neighbours in Areas G and H to help fund important functions that they receive services from, such as our pool and recreation centre, as well as things like Victim Services. We must look at ways to work together to make all our areas function and thrive better.
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TOWN OF LADYSMITH
NOTICE OF ELECTION PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the voters of the Town of Ladysmith that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor and six Councillors for four-year terms commencing December 2014 and terminating December 2018. The people nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
MAYOR – One (1) to be elected Surname HORTH STEVENS STONE
Usual Names Gord Marsh Aaron
Jurisdiction of Residence Ladysmith Ladysmith Cowichan Valley Regional District, Area H
COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected Surname ARNETT CROSS DASHWOOD DRYSDALE FRADIN FRIESENHAN HENDERSON HUTCHINS McMAHON MELVIN PATERSON
Usual Names Steve Robert Jillian Bill Cal (Butch) Joe Carol Rob Cathleen Thea Duck
Jurisdiction of Residence Ladysmith Ladysmith Ladysmith Ladysmith Ladysmith Ladysmith Ladysmith Ladysmith Ladysmith Ladysmith Ladysmith
NON-BINDING (OPINION) REFERENDUM The following question will appear on the ballot: Are you in favour of the Town of Ladysmith contributing an amount no greater than $16,700 or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property tax value of 0.01583 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex?
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING is open to qualified electors of the Town of Ladysmith on:
Saturday, November 15, 2014
between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at Frank Jameson Community Centre - 810 - 6th Avenue, Ladysmith, B.C. ADVANCE VOTING is open to qualified electors of the Town of Ladysmith on: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 - and - Wednesday, November 12, 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm - Town of Ladysmith City Hall 410 Esplanade (corner of Roberts Street and Trans-Canada Highway), Ladysmith, BC
ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • resident of or a registered owner of real property in the Town of Ladysmith for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners.
MAIL BALLOT VOTING Qualified electors may vote by mail if they: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, or • expect to be absent from the Town of Ladysmith on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: Before 4:00 pm on November 3, 2014, you must submit the following information to the Town office at 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A2, telephone 250-245-6400, fax 250-245-6411 or email jwinter@ladysmith.ca: 1. Full name, 2. Residential address, 3. Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors), 4. Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: (a) pick up at City Hall, or (b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, or (c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot package, or (d) other means of delivery to an address you provide when requesting the ballot package 5. If you are not on the list of electors, to ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector. The Town will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about October 31, 2014. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014. (Please note that there is no Canada Post mail delivery on Saturdays, and City Hall will not be open on Saturday, November 15 to receive deliveries. Ballots may be delivered to the Chief Election Officer at the Frank Jameson Community Centre on General Voting Day.)
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Economic development a hot issue for election
From Page 1 business in the community. Bill Drysdale also wanted an economic development officer or a commission. Using the input of this individual or group, he wants to find out what Ladysmith wants as a business community and as a community as a whole and help achieve those goals. Cal Fradin spoke of developing a better local business market using tax breaks for businesses. He envisions a downtown that includes a mixture of residential and commercial space which will create a thriving local business market in the town’s core. Fradin also spoke of the need to connect with youth and provide tourism incentives. Jillian Dashwood plans to listen to people in the community. She wants to use the business experience and expertise of local business people to help guide economic development, not a special committee or someone the town would have to pay. Steve Arnett wants to continue to “be loyally local to business,” and
urged townspeople to make the effort to spend their money at stores in town. He also mentioned the opportunity to capitalize on sports tourism industry and connect more with young families. Thea Melvin talked about the importance of bringing people into Ladysmith to shop and to stay. She wants to cater more to residents and rather than focussing on tourists, she hopes to encourage tourists to stay and become residents of Ladysmith. Rob Hutchins believes the correct strategy for business is attraction, retention and expansion. He talked about the importance of proper transportation and how important it is for people and businesses to be able to get to Ladysmith and bring customers to Ladysmith. Joe Friesenhan talked about the importance of an economic development committee and his desire to reinstate the committee for consultation and decisions about the best way to move the town forward for development.
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OCCHN co-chair Rob Golder Associates in Hutchins said. “We conjunction with the For the chronicle have some unusual OCCHN by pouring through reams of IsCowichan area teens health issues.” The life expectancy land Health and Staare having babies at tistics Canada documore than double the rate, for example. “We’ve got a mystery, ments and conducting provincial average. Affordable houses something we don’t interviews and surand family doctors understand,” Hassel- veys throughout the are usually easier to back said. “It’s been Cowichan region. OCCHN regional fafind in the local region like that for 25 years. than they are in the We’re working on find- cilitator Cindy Lise ing out why.” detailed how it is derest of the province. But the profile isn’t signed to be a living, And while people document, here are living longer just about identify- growing than they used to, they ing areas that need continually updated It and adjusted online as still die earlier than improvement. elsewhere in B.C. — also identifies our new information beparticularly in the strengths. Like hous- comes available. The OCCHN is a volLadysmith-Chemainus ing affordability. “We should be shout- unteer body formed area. These are just three ing that,” Hasselback in the wake of the sudden, unexpected among dozens of findclosure of Cowichan ings about our comLodge in 2008. The upmunity revealed Oct. roar that resulted dem23 in the Cowichan onstrated the need for Communities Health the community to liProfile, a sweeping aise better with Island new document deHealth and take an acsigned to show us tive role in improving what things we are and determining its doing well to support own health care. a healthy community, The health profile and where we need to and other information improve. about the organization Compiled by the Our Dr. Paul can be found at www. Cowichan CommuniHasselback ourcchn.ca ties Health Network The 12 (OCCHN), the profile Determinants of is 201 pages — and Health counting — of facts Health Canada has and figures, maps and produced a list of 12 charts that delve well factors that play a sigbeyond the traditional model of counting said. “You can afford nificant role in your doctors and hospital to live here. It’s an as- health. The Cowichan set.” Communities Health beds. And that is the point Profile details CoThe profile may be the first document of of the profile: provid- wichan’s status under its type produced in ing the relevant data in each of these headings. the relevant areas to 1: Income and Social North America. “It’s certainly the best guide future research Status 2: Social Support I’ve seen that doesn’t and decision-making focus in on the usual toward a healthier Networks 3: Education and Lithealth measures,” Van- community. The medical health eracy couver Island medical 4: Employment and health officer Dr. Paul officer hinted that while most of our Working Conditions Hasselback said. 5: Social EnvironBased on the 12 De- health resources are terminants of Health, poured into treating ments 6: Physical Environit explores broader is- the sick, better results sues like job income might be found by fo- ments 7: Personal Health and security, commu- cusing on helping peoand Coping nity connection, exer- ple stay well. “The next part is the 8: Healthy Childhood cise habits and many other things that are exciting part,” he said. Development 9: Biology and Genetproven to contribute “It is taking that information and starting to ic Endowment to good health. 10: Health Services “Hospital beds don’t make a difference.” The health profile 11: Gender rate high on the de12: Culture terminants of health,” was developed by
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“LADYSMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION” If elected as a School Trustee for Nanaimo-Ladysmith on November 15th I would ask the Board of Education to petition the provincial government to allow the Ladysmith catchment area to be treated as a separate part of the School District for the purposes of obtaining provincial funding for school construction. Currently the policy for the provincial government is to only allow funding for new or renovated school construction if the capacity of school space in the whole district is between 90 and 110 percent. In other words, all schools are full and/or overcrowded. There will be NO funding if a district has excess space. I have taken part in many meetings as a Trustee in Ladysmith in the effort to position the community to obtain provincial funding for a new elementary school and upgrades to the primary school. In those meetings some years ago it was suggested by the then SecretaryTreasurer that we might be able to get funding for the elementary school if Ladysmith school capacity was not lumped in with the capacity of Nanaimo schools. If elected I will pursue this issue to help break the log jam over getting funding approval for Ladysmith. I ask for your support on Election Day. Thank you Nelson Allen Candidate for School Trustee, Nanaimo-Ladysmith Authorized by Nelson Allen, Financial Agent, 250-756-6453
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New mayor for Ladysmith may pale in light of SD68 drama
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“They believe in my ability and want to help me attain my goal; that makes me really happy.” Faith Knelson, Page 23
Editor: A new mayor for the Town of Ladysmith is huge news but may actually pale in light of the drama of the election of school trustees for SD68. Choices of the Trustees to close Cedar School, Ecole Davis Road, and the intelligent group at the South Wellington community school have left a lot of people in shock. The one success this year was due to the school board’s capitulation to the need of bus service for the Ladysmith French Immersion students travelling to North Oyster. There is no bus that takes a great proportion of Cedar high school kids to Ladysmith Secondary School. Attempting to push the Cedar population into the megaschool project in Nanaimo, the only bus from Cedar runs to Barsby. Meanwhile, the population of LSS has nearly doubled from last year, and the portables from École Davis Road are now being moved to our high school. Though this taxing the less economically dense taxation network of Nanaimo South for the benefit of Nanaimo’s urbanites allows for NDSS to qualify for two million dollars in government funding for real estate that is worth more than twice that amount to VIU, no such capital can be expected in Ladysmith. Rather, our kids’ books are a year older, there is no projected new program for trades, there are no new science labs or tech programs. In fact, there is just a dizzying abundance of kids and same ol’ funding one might find in a one-room school house. So the community gossip I have heard that does seem to have clarity is this: bring in a completely new board. There is some truth to the fact that the trustees are helpless to the demands of government cutbacks, but the other aspect of that is trustees behaving like bureaucrats and not like advocates. I really miss June Harrison; we could use her creative grasp and huge intellect about now. Jacqueline Leitch Ladysmith
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Time for a change of school board trustees Editor: Recently, my neighbour who has two small children, ages three and one, asked me about elementary school options here in Ladysmith. By the time I was finished, she was more confused than ever, and understandably, because the 10 school-aged children living on our street, who would all be happily attending École Davis Road Elementary had it not been closed, are now attending four different elementary schools. Some students, including my daughters, are walking to their former school, École Davis Road, to catch a bus 11 kilometres down the highway to attend École North Oyster Elementary. Other families have chosen Chemainus Elementary and St. Joseph’s, both in Chemainus, citing that the support available at these schools is much better than in School District 68. And one family has chosen to have their daughter attend Ladysmith Primary, which is now the only primary school choice in Ladysmith and has consequently overflowed and become a “portable city.” Additionally, for south side elementary students to attend
Ladysmith Primary and Intermediate schools (which are both old facilities in need of updates/replacement), it’s proving to be difficult since there is no bus service available to bring them to these schools on the other side of town. It makes me wonder, why would any families with school-aged children consider moving to the south side of Ladysmith? The current school board has made some very poor decisions, closing not empty but full, popular schools in the south end of the school district, while many schools in Nanaimo have significant excess capacity. In Cedar, the school board has closed the successful, full-to-capacity Cedar Secondary School and now are spending an enormous amount of funds to convert it into an unnecessary elementary school. Here in Ladysmith, the school board’s “Enhanced Facilities Plan” tore our town apart, pitted schools against each other with threats of closures, and resulted in no “enhanced” elementary facilities in Ladysmith, just less. And so much for the Town of Ladysmith’s sustainability vision — approximately half of Ladysmith’s elementaryaged children are being transported to schools outside of town by bus or car.
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If we had decent schools here, then perhaps we could bring Ladysmith children back to town. The school board says there is no money, but it would help if they managed what they had more efficiently, by eliminating some of the top-heavy management, and by not wasting money on ill-conceived schemes, such as moving the Grade 7s into the high school (LSS) where they spent precious funds updating facilities for them, when their actions resulted in five empty classrooms at the Intermediate school. It’s time for Ladysmith to get some new elementary schools. And to do that, we need a new school board. Even if you don’t have children or grandchildren in Ladysmith, we all pay school taxes and currently, we’re not getting much “bang for our buck.” The school situation in Ladysmith is a mess. Please, everyone, get out and vote for NEW school board trustees on Nov. 15. And, remember, you only need to vote for those you want to see on the board, not for all nine positions. It’s time for a change in School District 68, a change to a board of trustees that supports Ladysmith — our children deserve it!
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SD68 school trustee candidates, part 2
Last week, we ran 20 of the 23 trustee candidate Q&As. We have now received the final three. Expanded versions of these can be found online at www.ladysmithchronicle.com/municipalelection.
Nancy Curley
Occupation/background: Married, with three children and a grandchild, Nanaimo has been our home for over 20 years. Our children have come through and graduated from the school system here. I actively participated in the PAC and DPAC during their time in school. Recently retired, my background is in labour relations, having worked in the telecommunications, health-care and transportation sectors. I have experience on a variety of boards of directors and trustees, including the United Way for Northern and Central Vancouver Island and two different pension plans, giving me a good understanding of rules of order, experience in budgets and financials, as well as experience on governance and compensation committees. I served in the position of vice-chairwoman to the Business Committee during this past term. Why are you running for trustee? I am confident that I can continue to make a difference at the board table, in decisions being made that affect the education of our children. I am excited about what the board has been able to accomplish during the last three years. Developing the district’s strategic plan, moving to operation as a governance board, and developing our 10-year facilities plan are some of the accomplishments of the board over the last three years that I am proud of being
Lucy Oxman
part of. I have the time, commitment and energy necessary to fulfill the role of school trustee for another term. What three priorities are important to you and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? I have been vocal during the budget process that the cuts the board is forced to make must be across the entire district not just within the classrooms and the direct support to them. While I have (and continue to be) been very supportive of our strategic plan, I believe that we must find a balance between moving forward with implementation for the future and addressing the needs of today`s students. The students who are in the system now have already had their education compromised with 10 years of cuts to funding — we must find that balance and I will continue to be one of those voices at the board table. Addressing the issue of poverty within our district is a goal that I brought with me three years ago. The board has identified this problem within our Strategic Plan, but the work to deal with it has only just started. Lastly, the role of the board within the day to day operations of the district is something that I believe must still be refined. The board has moved to a governance model which I support but I’m not confident that we have yet found the right balance of responsibilities to best serve our children.
Occupation/background: University student, hospitality worker and labour council executive member. Why are you running for school trustee? I am passionate about offering our children the best education possible. As a parent of a child who will soon be entering the school system it is important to me that he receives a well-rounded public education.
What three priorities are important to you and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? I offer a fresh perspective and new eyes on old issues, such as our budget. I will explore avenues that may have been overlooked in the past. I will work with teachers and support staff to maintain a respectful, healthy work environment. I am committed to working with parents, teachers, support staff and students to create the best public education possible for our district.
Occupation/background: Canadian territory sales manager, Navico Marine Electronics Why are you running for school trustee? I believe it is time for a change in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District. As a community advocate fighting for proper representation of my community within our school district, I was disappointed with the way our district chooses to pit communities against each other in times when difficult decisions need to be made. I believe in a strong public education system and if we are going to have a successful one in SD68 then we need communities to work together. I want to be the community voice at the table. What three priorities are important to you and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? Better stakeholder engagement: We need to build better relationships with our partners
in education. If you have good relationships with your partners then you can work through anything. We need to improve our relationships with our stakeholder groups so we can start focusing on providing high quality education for our students. Democratic reform: We need to ensure that our board is open and responsive to the needs of the communities it serves. This is why the board of education exists. We need to change meeting formats and structures to ensure that the communities we serve can be heard. Fiscal responsibility: Starting with our budget for the 2015-16 school year, we need to start spending school district money like it is our own. We need to understand the full implications and costs of every major initiative started in our district. We need to start addressing the top heavy management structure in our district and start allocating resources with students in mind. We need to build, administer and maintain a yearly budget that allows for excellence in education.
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Residents asked to give opinion on Sportsplex funding Lindsay Chung the chronicle
When Ladysmith residents go to the polls on Nov. 15, they will be asked their opinion on proposed funding for the Cowichan Sportsplex. Ladysmith council voted at its Oct. 20 meeting to hold a nonbinding referendum (which can also be called an opinion referendum) related to the funding model for the Cowichan Sportsplex in Duncan during the municipal election. The referendum question comes as a result of a Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) initiative to provide dedicated core funding for the Sportsplex
to give the Sportsplex of net taxable value the stability needed to of land and improveplan for the future. The ments. Costs to resiCVRD board of direc- dential property owntors passed a resolu- ers within the whole tion in July that the of the regional district board create Annual with property assessed Financial Contribution at $100,000 would be Services for each of $1.32 annually. the nine electoral arFor the Town of eas with a maximum of Ladysmith, the maxi$200,000 to assist the mum annual requisiChesterfield Sports So- tion would be $16,701. ciety with costs associOn the election ballot, ated with the operation the question will be: and maintenance of the “Are you in favour of facility. the Town of Ladysmith Nine bylaws have contributing an amount been drafted with tax no greater than $16,700 rates and requisition or an amount equal to limits that are unique the amount that could to each electoral area be raised by a property while still reflecting a tax value of 0.01583 scenario of 13 partici- per $1,000 of net taxpants with a maximum able value of land and annual requisition improvements to assist limit of $200,000 — or the Chesterfield Sports $0.01583 per $1,000 Society with costs
associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex?” All nine CVRD Electoral Areas and the Town of Lake Cowichan are conducting a referendum on this issue, while the City of Duncan and the Municipality of North Cowichan decided to consider the funding during their 2015 budget deliberations, as they have done in the past, according to a staff report from Sandy Bowden, Ladysmith’s director of corporate services. According to Bowden’s report, the CVRD has been providing funding for the Cowichan Sportsplex to an equivalent level
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MAIL BALLOT VOTING will be permitted for this Election, but only for those electors: a) who have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects your ability to vote; b) who expect to be away from the municipality on general voting day (November 15, 2014) and at the times of all the advance voting opportunities. To request a mail ballot package contact: Nanaimo – Chief Election Officer, Chris Jackson, or the Deputy Chief Election Officer, Donna Smith at 250 755-4405 or vote@nanaimo.ca Ladysmith – Joanna Winter, Chief Election Officer 250 245-6417; jwinter@ ladysmith.ca; or Sandy Bowden, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250 245-6404 sbowden@ladysmith.ca Cowichan Valley Regional District – Joe Berry, Chief Election Officer or the Legislative Services Office at 250 746-2503; 1-800-665-3955; or kharrison@ cvrd.bc.ca Regional District of Nanaimo – Jacquie Hill, Chief Election Officer or Matt O’Halloran, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250 390-4111; 1-877-607-4111; or vote@rdn.bc.ca A mail ballot package will be mailed to you as soon as possible after October 27, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on the 2014 School District Election contact Phil Turin, Chief Election Officer at 250 741-5240 or Cathy Kelt, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250 741-5238 or visit our website at www. sd68.bc.ca. For information on Areas G and H of the CVRD contact Dennis Brown, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250 245-9918.
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Electoral boundary input being sought Dan Ebenal THE CHRONICLE
A series of public hearings is on its way to Vancouver Island to provide residents with a voice on possible changes to B.C.’s electoral map. The British Columbia Electoral Boundaries Commission is holding hearings in 29 communities throughout B.C. to hear views and receive presentations and submissions. Those findings will form part of a preliminary report which must be submitted to B.C.’s Legislature by May 9, 2015. “Now is the time to have your say and shape your province,” said commission chair Justice Tom Melnick. “This democratic process is a unique opportunity for British Columbians to provide their views about how their communities are represented geographically in the Legislative Assembly.” The commission has been given authority to create up to two new electoral districts that would be added to the current set of 85 provincial ridings. “They will be looking at all sorts of things like population changes and communities of interest and geographical features and that sort of thing, to decide where boundaries should be drawn,” said Don Main, communications manager for the B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission. While many of the rural ridings in the north and B.C. Interior are protected, the commission will be looking at ridings in other areas that reflect a 25-per-cent deviation from the provincial norm. The Nanaimo-North Cowichan riding — which stretches from Harewood Road in Nanaimo to Herd Road south of Crofton and east along the Chemainus River — has seen its population climb to 54,560 from 49,402 in 2008. That figure is close to the average for B.C.’s electoral districts of 54,369. But population increases aren’t the only things that can prompt changes to the electoral map. “Maybe there’s been enough development in an area that maybe it does cross an electoral district boundary and might identify more with another electoral district,” said Martin. A meeting has been set for Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Coast Bastion Hotel in Nanaimo, beginning at 8:30 a.m. In Victoria, there will be a meeting at the Marriott, Victoria Inner Harbour Thursday, Nov. 6 at 3:30 p.m. as well as Friday, Nov. 7 at 8 a.m. Views, submissions and presentations may also be made through an online form on the commission website (www.bc-ebc.ca), by e-mail to info@ bc-ebc.ca or by mail to PO Box 9275 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC, V8W 9J6. All submissions must be received by the commission by Nov. 16.
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Vandalism, safety concerns prompt call for lights at park Lindsay Chung
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Safety concerns are prompting calls for lighting at Brown Drive Park in Ladysmith. Ladysmith council voted last week to find out how much it costs to turn the lights on at the park after hearing concerns about what happens in the dark park. At the Oct. 20 council meeting, councillors received a letter from Cheri Mactier, who asked the Town to consider hooking up the lights in the park before tragedy strikes. In her letter, Mactier, who has lived across from Brown Drive Park for about 13 years, spoke about regularly cleaning up garbage and empties after the many parties at the park, being kept awake by the noise from people partying at the park and about vandalism to the playground, gate and picnic tables. “I have had to call the police on occasion because it was hard to detect if the screaming coming from the park was one of urgency or just drunkenness,” she
wrote. “This has gone on for far too long.” Mactier also addressed council during the meeting, explaining how she had to call the police on the previous Friday night when there were anywhere from 25 to 45 kids in the park and loud music coming from a car parked in front of the park. She noted that when the kids see police arrive at the park, they often run in to the dark woods. “There are three lamp standards, two in the back corner of the park and one in the front, and I don’t understand why the lights haven’t been turned on,” she said. “I feel like if the lights were on, it would discourage the kids from hanging out in the park.” Coun. Steve Arnett wondered if parents know what their kids are doing, noting we all have a responsibility for the town’s children and teenagers. “Young people are always going to be testing limits, and that’s part of it, but what you’re describing is really intolerable, quite frankly,”
he said. “The kids have often gone down to Transfer Beach, and kids will always find a place to gather and experiment a little bit, but that doesn’t sound like experimentation anymore — it sounds like a very unsafe situation for the kids, especially if kids are drinking and flaked out on lawns, there’s the potential for alcohol poisoning. The running from police or yourself into the woods, that’s a dangerous situation for sure.” Staff recommended that council refer Mactier’s letter to the RCMP for investigation and recommendation for resolving the issues she raises. Coun. Duck Paterson, a member of the Ladysmith Kinsmen Club that built the playground, wanted the lights turned on right away. He shared two letters from the Ladysmith RCMP, written in 2011 and 2013, which recommend lighting at the park. Paterson also provided a note from Ladysmith Fire/Rescue Chief Ray Delcourt, stating that not having
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lighting in the area of Brown Drive Park can be a problem. “I appreciate staff’s recommendation, but the Kinsmen have tried to get the lights in there, those lights have cost nothing, and they just need to be turned
on,” said Paterson. Mayor Rob Hutchins explained the Town must notify the neighbourhood before making any changes. In the past, at least one neighbour has objected to turning the lights on. “I think it’s the right
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electors will be vot- allow the CVRD to aning for one mayor, six nually requisition the councillors and nine greater of $8,340 per school trustees. year, or an amount Advance voting is equal to the amount open Nov. 5 and Nov. that could be raised 12 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. by a property value tax at Ladysmith City Hall. of $0.01490 per $1,000 General voting is of net taxable value open Nov. 15 from 8 of land and improvea.m. to 8 p.m. at the ments, to assist the Frank Jameson Com- Chesterfield Sports Somunity Centre. ciety with costs associNorth Cowichan ated with the operation Voters in the Mu- and maintenance of the nicipality of North Cowichan Sportsplex. Cowichan will elect There will be an one mayor, six council- election in Electoral lors and seven school Area G (Saltair/Gulf trustees. Islands), and voters Advance voting takes will be asked the same place Nov. 5 and Nov. referendum question 12 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. about the Cowichan at North Cowichan Mu- Sportsplex. nicipal Hall. On Nov. Advance voting takes 15, six voting locations place Nov. 5 and Nov. will be open from 8 a.m. 12 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to 8 p.m., including the at the Island Savings Chemainus Seniors Centre in Duncan. Drop-In Centre, CrofGeneral voting for ton Elementary School Area G will take place and North Cowichan Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to Municipal Hall. 8 p.m. at Chemainus CVRD Elementary School, Mary Marcotte has while the polls for Area been acclaimed in Elec- H will be at North Oystoral Area H (North ter Elementary School. Oyster/Diamond), but General voting on Thethere is a referendum tis Island takes place question, which asks from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 if you are in favour of p.m. at Forbes Hall.
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The Ladysmith Kinsmen Club is hoping to be able to replace the playground at Transfer Beach by next summer. The Kinsmen have embarked on a project to rebuild the playground and are working hard to bring the community on board. The Kinsmen have committed to donating $20,000 — of which they have already sent $15,600 to the playground manufacturer — and are working on making the playground a “community project,” explained project chair Duck Paterson. The Ladysmith Healthcare Auxiliary has committed $14,000 to purchase two accessible basket swings for the new playground. The Kinsmen Club has met with members of the Ladysmith Rotary Club, and they are on board as well and will be taking on some fundraising projects.
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Ladysmith Kinsmen Club members Jason Kelland (far left) and Duck Paterson accept a cheque from Stz’uminus First Nation Chief John Elliott and Councillor Roxanne Harris. The $5,000 donation from the Stz’uminus community will help the Kinsmen rebuild the playground at Transfer Beach. PHOTO SUBMITTED “The cost of the new adventure playground at Transfer Beach is over $150,000, plus new ground cover will be in excess of $20,000, so the Kinsmen are really hoping that we can get more of the community behind this project,” said Paterson. “Transfer Beach is very important to not just Ladysmith residents, but to all families from the surrounding area, as shown by the very generous donation by the Stz’uminus community. Families from all over Vancouver Is-
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Lest We Forget: Remembrance Day services Lindsay Chung the chronicle
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Remembrance Day is often a day filled with tradition, ceremony and thoughtfulness, and that is true in Ladysmith and Chemainus. In Ladysmith, Royal Canadian Legion members will parade from the Legion Hall to the Cenotaph at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 11. The memorial service at the Cenotaph will begin at 10:50 a.m. Leading up to Remembrance Day, Le- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 171’s Poppy Campaign officially gets undergion members will be way in Ladysmith, as branch president Gary Phillips pins the First Poppy on out in the community Ladysmith Mayor Rob Hutchins Oct. 28 at the Cenotaph. Lindsay Chung to honour their fellow $25, or free for veter- begin their presentaveterans and service- at 10:45 a.m. The Legion will host ans, and are available tions at 6 p.m. men and women in a For King and Coun- at the Legion. There will be a Revarious ways. The evening begins membrance Day serThe Legion Colour try Remembrance Day Party and Band will Veteran’s Dinner Nov. with cocktails at 3:30 vice Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. visit Ladysmith Sec- 8 at the Legion at 621 p.m. Dinner will be at 5 at St. Phillips Anglican ondary School Nov. 7 First Ave. Tickets are p.m., and speakers will Church, and on Nov.
10, the Legion Colour Party and Band will visit LaRosa Gardens at 10:30 a.m. and then Lodge on 4th at 2 p.m. In Chemainus, people coming to the Remembrance Day service on Nov. 11 are asked to arrive at the Cenotaph around 10:30 a.m. or 10:40 a.m. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 191 Colour Party will march to the Cenotaph and will be piped in by the Cowichan Pipes and Drums, explained branch president Wes Everitt. Everitt says younger children and high school students are often involved in the services, and this year will be special because he hopes a number of the Chemainus Secondary School students who See Legions Page 17
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REMEMBRANCE DAY LEST WE FORGET
Fidler delivered messages during Second World War
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Lindsay Chung the chronicle
Remembrance Day is a time to honour Canadian veterans and thank them for putting their lives on the line. One of those veterans is Walter Fidler of Ladysmith. Following With gratitude to our in the footsteps of his older brothers, Fidler country’s soldiers -- served Canada during Second World War. past and present -- for theFidler, who is now 94, was born in Lockport, their service and sacrificeMan. He was 21 or 22 when he joined the Royal Canadian Army Services Corps in 1921. “I had three brothers, Mayor and Council and they were all in Town of Ladysmith the army,” he said. Fidler joined up with Mayor and Councilan ambulance corps in Town of LadysmithKitchener, Ont. “They were a medical unit, and they were in the army and they needed drivers,” he recalled. Fidler did his basic Town of Ladysmith training at Camp Borden in Ontario. “While I was there, I learned to ride a motorbike,” he said. “They had an instructor there, and he helped show me how to ride a motorbike.” Please take note that on TUESDAY, November 11, 2014 at After basic training, approximately 10:55 a.m. the southbound traffic on the Vancouver Fidler moved to Camp Island Highway (Trans Canada Highway) will be re-routed from the Debert in Nova Scotia. intersection with First Avenue, along First Avenue to Buller Street After two weeks, he until approximately 11:30 a.m. was sent to Halifax. This diversion is due to the Remembrance Day Ceremony From there, his unit at the Cenotaph. was sent overseas on Thank you for your co-operation a boat in 1942 or 1943. during this brief closure. “It took 14 days to go over, and we landed in Liverpool, England,” said Fidler. “Then they
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Jean and Walter Fidler have lived in Ladysmith since 1987. Walter served overseas in the Second World War. Lindsay Chung moved us down to Aldershot, England, and we stayed with billets there. We kept moving north all the time. After that, we went from England to Italy and landed in Naples. We kept working our way up close to Ortona in Italy. There was lots of fighting going on there in Ortona.” During the war, Fidler was a dispatch rider, delivering messages between headquarters. “It didn’t matter what time of night it was; when they called you, you delivered a message,” he said. “They were figuring out what the Germans were doing and what we were doing. I was on the motorbike all the time.” Fidler would sleep in a tent at his unit’s headquarters and go
out on the motorbike “They fixed my leg to deliver a message so I could walk, but it whenever he was was crooked,” he said. called to do so. “I put up with it for a It was while deliver- while.” ing one of these mesThis past June, Fidler sages that Fidler was lost that leg after getseverely injured. ting an infection. It was around 2 a.m., When he returned and he had to deliver a from the war, Fidler message way up past worked at a steel mill Ortona, near Rimini. in Selkirk, Man., and “It was black and then worked as a crane dark, and there was a operator for 18 years. truck coming out and “When automation I was coming in,” he came in, in 1961, and said. “We couldn’t use they were changing evlights, there was just a erything, I put in for a tiny light on my motor- job on the floor, lookbike, and I hit the truck ing after the pouring head-on and broke of the metal, and after both my legs.” that, I retired in the After spending six 1980s before moving months in a hospital out here,” he said. in England, Fidler was Fidler, who will be sent back to Manitoba 95 next August, is a on a hospital ship in member of Royal CaJuly 1945 and ended nadian Legion Branch up in hospital for treat- 171 Ladysmith and the ment on his legs. Ladysmith Eagles.
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Horses on the front lines and the legend of Warrior Every fall, Canada remembers rived in France in 1914 at the age and honours the sacrifice of of 51 and served as British Comthose who have served and con- mander to the three regiments of tinue to serve, our country. the Canadian Cavalry from 1915 This article is a quick look at to 1918. He hailed from the Isle the silent heroes of the First of Wight, where he had served World War — the millions of as MP. Seely was accompanied horses that served bravely by his favourite horse Warrior, alongside British and Common- a bay thoroughbred gelding wealth Forces. It is estimated he had bred from his beloved that eight million horses gave mare Cinderella. When Warrior their lives in service during the arrived on the Western Front, First World War (1914-1918). he was six years old. Warrior These horses laboured along- became an instant favourite of side soldiers performing a va- the troops and served as an imriety of duties, from hauling portant symbol of indomitabilammunition and supplies to ity. Warrior was brave, fast, and leading the charge as cavalry tough. He was also incredibly mounts. Horses were shipped lucky. Warrior experienced too from across the Commonwealth many near-misses to count, surto the front lines, arriving to Eu- viving against incredible odds. ropean shores after incredibly Warrior carried Seely across all lengthy and arduous journeys. major battlefields of the WestThe conditions on the Western ern Front and was one of the Front were extremely belea- very few horses to return home guering for both man and ani- from the Great War. Warrior’s mal. The horses faced exposure, fame as the “horse that Gerstarvation, exhaustion and the mans can’t kill� was cemented relentless onslaught of artil- when he and Seely led the cavlery alongside the troops. The alry charge at Moreuil Wood on relationships that developed March 30, 1918. between the horses and the solWarrior was injured in 1918 diers were profound — there are shortly before the end of the many stories of men risking or war but recovered in time to giving their own life in order to take his well-deserved place in protect their cherished mounts. the victory parade at Hyde Park. One of these friendships proved Three years later, Warrior won so powerful it became a legend. the Lightweight point-to-point This is the story of Warrior and horse race in his hometown of General Jack Seely. Seely ar- the Isle of Wight. The date of
this victory was March 30 — four years to the day he led the charge at Moreuil Wood. Warrior lived out his life alongside his dear friend and fellow veteran Jack Seely. He passed away at the ripe old age of 33. His incredible life has inspired books, paintings, plays, and most recently Steven Spielberg’s 2011 film War Horse. The story of the special relationship between Warrior and General Seely is a powerful narrative about the special bond that forms between human and horse. These powerful connections can accomplish the impossible —– something that is proven every day at the Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association. The relationship between horse and human underlies therapeutic riding, an activity that became a common practice for rehabilitating injured soldiers following the Great War. Currently, equine-based therapies are a well-respected treatment for military members overcoming PTSD. This Remembrance Day, CTRA would like to recognize the service and sacrifice of the members of our forces — both past and present, both human and horse. — Contributed by Jennifer Barnes van Elk of the CTRA
Legions visit schools and community From Page 15 travelled to Europe this summer to visit cemeteries and battlefields will be part of the service. Following the service, there will be lunch for the veterans at the Legion Hall, then entertainment in the lounge from 2-6 p.m. The Legion Colour Party started visiting area schools
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Meet the candidates for Ladysmith council Continued from Page 3 Bill Drysdale
Primary occupation: Councillor for the Town of Ladysmith, previously serving 28 years in Canada’s Air Force. I started as an airframe technician and progressed through various leadership and advisory positions, ending with managing 443(MH) Squadron flight line operations and CH 124 Sea King helicopter maintenance. I work part-time with commercial renovations/building maintenance organizations that permit me the luxury of controlling my work schedule to ensure timely fulfillment of my various town council duties. Background: Married nearly 40 years, Deb and I moved to Ladysmith in 2006, primarily because of the friendly people we met here, while looking for a place on the Island to retire. I believe in neighbours helping neighbours. Many have asked me to take on the duty of representing our community by serving as a member of our council team, and I am honoured to be trusted with such an important responsibility. In addition to my civic duties, I volunteer with Ladysmith Search and Rescue, Eagles, Festival of Lights, Arts on the Avenue and other festivals/groups. What are your top three issues, and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? Citizens of Ladysmith have identified the following three priorities they want me to focus our collective energies to: 1. Review our Waterfront Area Plan with our citizens and our Stz’uminus neighbours with the focus on defining action plans for the high bank lands. It would be prudent to invite insight from our neighbours in Areas G and H as well; many have worked closely with LMS and Ladysmith Yacht Club to enhance and protect our beautiful harbour. Development of waterfront residential lands and appropriate marine and tourist related businesses will bring new interest in Ladysmith as a place to live, work and play. A new, safe, lighted and properly signed walking path from the waterfront will invite visitors and residents alike to our downtown core; supporting priority No. 2. 2. Fill our empty storefronts downtown. I believe the new council will review work done by our Economic Development Commission and decide how best to action their well researched recommendations. Council will continue to improve signage to entice highway travellers to shop downtown. 3. Citizens have expressed concerns regarding our streets and sidewalks, storm drainage, lighting, and building infrastructure, such as the Fire Hall. Council will continue to put plans in place to be able to leverage budget allocations in obtaining the federal/ provincial grants necessary to complete upgrades. Gas tax funds and development cost charges from new residential and commercial properties on the waterfront will provide additional revenue necessary for routine maintenance. Our recent update on the viability of our collective watershed has revealed opportunities for improvement.
Cal (Butch) Fradin
Occupation: Retired Engineering Technician with the Ministry of Transportation and Highways and Infrastructure Background: I have lived in Ladysmith for over 45 year and am recently retired from government. I acted as the technical lead on various residential and commercial developments within and outside municipal boundaries, ensuring current government acts and regulations were met. Ensured that road and drainage infrastructures were constructed and completed to good engineering standards and practices. Identified geotechnical and flooding hazards,and environmental protection warrants were addressed and ensured registration of necessary covenants were secured to protect and ensure public safety. I possess a strong engineering technical background and the ability to provide sound engineering solutions to complex and time sensitive developments and construction projects. My career enables me to effectively communicate and consult with local, provincial, federal governments, First Nations, stakeholders and the general public to address and seek out options on numerous complex and time sensitive developments and projects. I live in Ladysmith because I cherish the small town life style and the people that live here. Why are you running for public office? I am running for council because I feel that it is time for a change and believe that the community is wanting change. What are your top three issues and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? 1. The upgrading of our current infrastructure such as roads, water and sewer and aging fire hall within the current urban containment boundary first prior to any expansion. Expansion opportunities will always be available, lets build up what we already have first to create a community that we will be proud of and encourage others to want to live and become part of our community. 2. Promoting and developing a vibrant and productive down town core. Promote a business friendly environment to encourage both local and global investment in our community. 3. Less frivolous spending on studies! We don’t need others telling us how things should be done for the benefit of our town. Our town staff should be more proactive in moving developments/projects forward in order to promote a forward thinking and progressive situation for business people and to show that we are a business/development friendly community. This will encourage investment and people to live in our town.
Joe Friesenhan
Occupation: Retired Background: I have recently retired from the Town, where I was the Director of Public Works for over 13 years. My career has spanned 31 years in a senior management capacity, where I have worked with numerous municipal councils in both Alberta and B.C. My community involvement presently includes Ladysmith Rotary Club chairperson for the Community Services Committee and Ladysmith Golf Course executive board member. What are your top three issues, and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? The top three issues the Town needs to tackle over the next four years are: 1. Our failing infrastructure — We have to ensure that we include in our annual budgets enough money to start to repair our roads on a proactive rather than a reactive basis. We also need to make sure that the water, sewer and storm lines under the road are repaired or replaced before the surface of the road is tackled. 2. Community health and safety — We have to ensure that our present and future residents are able to walk anywhere in the community to stay healthy and feel safe in doing so. We have numerous areas in town that require sidewalks installed and many that need to be repaired to make them safe. 3. The vacancy rates in the commercial sector — We have to work with the Ladysmith Downtown Business Association and the Chamber of Commerce to help them bring in new specialty retail and service industries to reduce the present vacancies and also help in reducing the overall commercial taxes. Council will also have to assist by eliminating or at least reducing some of the red tape that businesses have to go through in order to set up shop in Ladysmith.
Carol Henderson
Occupation: retired teacher/administrator Background: Born in Uganda; educated in Australia, England and Canada; worked in Canada and Scotland; married; two married sons and two grandsons. Why are you running for public office? I believe that the residents of Ladysmith want a representative on council who speaks after duly considering input from the people and one who remains answerable for decisions made. What are your top three issues and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? 1. Gaining the trust of the people in the council they elect. This would take time. I would personally question: the reasons for in-camera meetings, perceived conflict of interest issues and the lack of town hall style public forums. 2. Resolving issues, such as the waterfront development and revitalization of the downtown core, that have seen prolonged study and no progress. Citizens bringing concerns to council deserve a full response. We need working committees and due dates to get these issues out of the “to do” pile. 3. Managing the watershed requires ongoing vigilance. A Watershed Board may be in order. The observations and recommendations of those who are regularly in the watershed could be an asset to management by the staff.
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Rob Hutchins
Occupation: Retired teacher, Small Business Owner, Mayor of Ladysmith, Director of the CVRD Background: I have been a resident of the Cowichan Valley since 1965. I am a retired classroom teacher and school counsellor (33 years). My wife Susan and I have five adult children and four grandchildren. My family owns and operates two businesses on First Avenue in Ladysmith — the Old Town Bakery and the Wild Poppy. I have had the privilege of serving as both the mayor of the Town of Ladysmith and as a director of the Cowichan Valley Regional District for 21 years. For five of those years, I also served as a Chair of the CVRD. For the past four and a half years, I have served as co-chair of the Cowichan Watershed Board and Our Cowichan Community Health Network. Since 2006, I have been a director of the Island Coastal Economic Trust. Why are you running for public office? As a community volunteer, I have been committed to public service all my adult life. I am passionate about community building and creating the very best place to call home for our children and our grandchildren. Local government is a powerful creative force for building a safe, caring, and healthy community. What are your top three issues and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? • Ladysmith Waterfront Development — In 2015, undertake and complete a community review/update of the Waterfront Area Plan of 1997 to permit a planned development of the lands and water lots. I envision utilizing a portion of the machine shop to host a series of community forums/conversations on the future potential of the waterfront lands. • Water Supply — We have access to an abundance of water in our four watersheds. We need to construct a filtration plant to ensure a safe supply of water and to raise the dam at Holland and/or Chicken Ladder to ensure adequate storage in the event of drought conditions as a result of climate change. Options need to be considered, design needs to be undertaken, and partnerships need to be created to raise the funds. • Economic Development — A key to our future success as a community is our relations and partnerships with Stz’uminus First Nations. Some 28 per cent of the land base of our community is Crown Land, including two key potential economic drivers for our community — the Waterfront Lands and the South End Industrial Lands. These lands have great potential for growing businesses and jobs but can only be developed in partnership with our Stz’uminus neighbours.
Cathleen McMahon
Occupation: Self-Employed — owner, Mission Management Group Background: Business management, marketing and sales. Why are you running for public office? To represent a group of like-minded individuals that live within the current boundaries of Ladysmith that are unrepresented at this time. What are your top three issues and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? Economic success of our downtown core. Financial obligations and future considerations. Engagement of all of our generations. Our community plan states: “At the turn of the 20th century, the Downtown - Old Town - was planned for a large commercial core, much larger than is required for a community the size of Ladysmith (including projected future growth).” The plan goes on to state that examination of the Downtown will be required to identify “other use” opportunities, such as residential development at the edges of the retail/commercial district. In order for Ladysmith to have a successful Downtown, we have to take into consideration the development of a larger consumer base. As a community, it is unlikely that a mass increase in population is going to be a future desire; therefore, we must look to temporary population increases... in other words... Tourism. The resurgence of a few accommodation sources on our main street can relieve the dependency of our economic success from the shoulders of our residents and place it on the tourist. Studies show that each accommodation source is directly related to the amount of spending a tourist will make throughout their stay. Campers spend less and boutique hotel goers spend the most. Having a range of accommodations within the Town of Ladysmith with easy access to our amenities and shops would make an impact on our ability to sustain a larger retail/commercial core. In regard to the financial obligations and future considerations (improvements to infrastructure and public service buildings), a review of staff, responsibilities and remuneration could result in streamlining of our administrative structure and relieve the Town of some annual financial burden. The implementation of a full-time bylaw enforcement officer and the actual enforcement of bylaws eliminates the obligation of complaint by citizens who are trying to live amicably and the fines associated are a source of revenue for the Town of Ladysmith. These are small adjustments - much larger financial planning strategies would have to be addressed to handle the coming items that will need attention. Assessment of the tax shift decision from heavy industrial would be warranted to ensure balance between revenue source and benefit to the community. Lastly, our community leaders speak of our youth in negative terms at times and I have been present at council meetings where the question is to be posed to the parents of Ladysmith, “Where are your children and what are they getting into?” This is a shift of blame. I think it is time we asked ourselves “what connection are we providing our children to the community we live in?” The Town of Ladysmith is full of not-for-profit and non-profit and service clubs and volunteers... which are all taking the jobs and opportunities to engage our growing youth. I’d love for each one of our societies to hire a youth. I’d love to see our waterfront be developed by hardworking young men and women mentored by our volunteer adults rather than having retired adults that just can’t quit eliminating what were the jobs of their own youth. It is time to pass the torch of employment. Not-for-profit does not have to be synonymous with not-for-employment.
Thea Melvin
Occupation: Switchboard operator for the RCMP Background: 43-year-old married mother of two teenage sons; born and raised in Ladysmith; Served Ladysmith/Cowichan on the Citizens Assembly on Electoral Reform. Why are you running for public office? I’m running for council because I want to give back to my fellow residents and community; I’m very outspoken and know that I will be a voice for regular persons like myself and that suggestions, concerns, ideas and visions will all be heard around the council table. What are your top three issues and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? Top 3 Issues I feel are important are: Fire Hall; our essential service building must be replaced; It’s a matter of safety for our residents and for the 33 volunteers who work there. It has to be put to the top of the priority list and funds need to be found within our budget to get the work done. Second is infrastructure: our roads are terrible, as are sidewalks and lighting Thirdly, our downtown core/waterfront. Sustainable businesses that will bring in tourism and make Ladysmith a Go To destination, not one people just pass by; it will provide income for the shop owners and our town but will provide employment for our residents and give people a reason to want to stay and shop locally.
Duck (Don) Paterson
Occupation: Marketing/Sales Background: Resident of Ladysmith since 1975. Local volunteer. Married with three daughters and six grandchildren, with four of them (and their moms and dads) living in Ladysmith. Why are you running for public office? I care about Ladysmith and its future. It has great potential and a very strong community spirit. I believe that I can be part of a team that can continue to keep Ladysmith a place we all are proud to call home! What are your top three issues and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? Well firstly ... to keep Ladysmith affordable. To work to try and balance the needs of the Town as well as the future projects with the revenues, which would include hiring an Economic Development person to work on new, and hopefully, innovative means of finding new business to create jobs. Another priority is to establish a communication tool that will reach EVERY HOME in Ladysmith. It would be quarterly and written by the people that are doing the work so that the information getting into the community is informative and up to date. I also think a priority would be to look at, and start to put into action, a strategy to address our infrastructure needs and costs. This plan should be “written in stone” and involve roads, sidewalks, water, sewer, storm and all the basics ... and having said all that ... looking and listening to what priorities others may have and weigh everything that is put on the table. Look at it all as a team!
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HANKEY, Thomas James It is with great sadness and heartbreak that we announce the sudden passing of our dearly loved husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and all great man. Thomas James Hankey on Thursday October 16, was hunting up north with his best friends when he suffered a heart attacked and passed away immediately. All efforts were made to save him, but there was nothing that could have brought him back to us. Tom was predeceased by his parents Dorothy and Reginald Hankey and is survived by his best friend, soul mate, wife Kristine Nixon-Hankey, his 2 sons Bryan and Scott (Sheridan), his brothers Ken (Laura), David (Louise) and Donald, their children and their families. Tom was a 34 year employee of North Cowichan and had just retired on September 26, 2014. He was an extremely wonderful husband, father and friend and considered mostly everyone we knew as extended family. There are so many people I would like to mention in Thanks but the list is just too long. Always willing to help anyone who needed him, his heart was full of love and kindness. Bryan, Scott and Kristine would like to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayers and your kindness in this very difďŹ cult time. All of the ďŹ&#x201A;owers, cards, food, hugs and well wishes means so much to all of us and there are not enough words to tell you all how much we appreciate all of you. Everyone who knew Tom is welcome and we look forward to hearing stories and antidotes of his rich and full life. We will be holding a Celebration of Life in his Memory on Saturday November 8, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Mellnor Hall, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, North Cowichan (Duncan, BC). Please be advised to anyone attending the service, there is a family member with an extreme allergy to scents, (such as perfumes and strong smelling ďŹ&#x201A;owers). FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES (250) 748-2134, Duncan, B.C. Condolences may be shared online at www.dignity.memorial.com
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Swimmer Faith Knelson is on national radar Staff Writer
The new swim season has just begun for the Orcas, and the team will participate in four inter-island meets over the two months. “I am just excited to be back in the pool
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Ladysmith’s Faith Knelson has caught the attention of national and provincial swimming coaches. The 13-year-old Ladysmith-Chemainus Orcas Swim Club member is on the radar of Swimming Canada and “on track.” Two weeks ago, Knelson had a visit from the Swim BC provincial coach Rocco Meiring, who will be supporting Knelson as she moves forward in competitive swimming. Knelson piqued the interest of provincial and national coaches this spring when, as a 12-year-old, she was the youngest swimmer to qualify for Canadian Trials. “She competed against the best swimmers, including Olympians, and held her own,” said Orcas coach Dusan Toth-Szabo. Then, at the Canadian Age Group Nationals in Winnipeg, Knelson won eight medals and was selected to swim with Team West, as one of the top Canadian swimmers under the age of 14 for the western provinces. Knelson also broke three provincial records this past year for three different swim strokes — freestyle, butterfly and breaststroke. “This shows she is well rounded and a very capable swimmer in three of the four stroke disciplines,” said Toth-Szabo. Swimming Canada has identified Knelson as an “on track” swimmer and has co-ordinated a team of professionals to help manage Knelson and her swim path. “They believe in my ability and want to help me attain my goal; that makes me really happy,” said Knelson. Swimming Canada and Swim BC will cover the cost for a nutritionist, a sports psychologist and a physiologist to help guide Knelson. “Our swim club does not have the budget to fund such services that support high-performance swimming,” said Toth-Szabo. “However, the good news is that Swim BC is committed
Enter to Win Tickets for 2 to Ladysmith swimmer Faith Knelson, a member of the Ladysmith-Chemainus Orcas Swim Club, has been identified by Swimming Canada and Swim BC as an “on track” athlete and will be receiving support from them. PHOTO SUBMITTED to invest in Faith.” Meiring said in an e- “very impressed by the Meiring recently mail. “Faith Knelson is high standard of manvisited Ladysmith to a very promising young agement of the facility meet with Knelson and swimmer and one of but shocked to see that Toth-Szabo to discuss few across Canada that Faith and her teamlong-term develop- are part of Swimming mates train in 29-dement and to see the Canada’s ‘on-track’ gree Celsius water.” facility where Knelson program. If she is to “The norm for susswims every day. He sustain her exceptional tained swimming trainwas impressed with performances in the ing is around 26 dethe facility but noted future, it will largely grees, which puts Faith a few challenges at the depend on the club’s and her teammates of pool that should be ad- ability to persuade the Orcas in danger of dedressed, such as dive pool management to hydration due to excesblocks, lane ropes and adjust the water tem- sive fluid loss,” he said. the water temperature. perature to a suitable Meiring also noted “Swim clubs such level so that Faith and that it is necessary for as the Orcas are the her teammates can sus- competitive swimmers backbone of Canadian tain their ever increas- to have dive blocks swimming and nurs- ing training loads.” that are similar to ery of our future stars,” Meiring says he was those in competition.
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and training with my team and friends,” said Knelson. “One of the goals for this year is to improve my weakest stroke, which is backstroke. I plan to train and focus and I
am excited that I have qualified for Canadian Trials in Toronto again this year.” To learn more about the Orcas Swim Club, e-mail ladysmithorcas@gmail.com.
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