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Puppies rescued near Ladysmith doing well Lindsay Chung

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When the BC SPCA found two terrier-cross puppies tethered outdoors in freezing temperature outside a home near Ladysmith on Nov. 17, they were severely emaciated and extremely weak. The male puppies, who are only a few months old, were being kept outside without food or water, and they weighed only two or three kilograms each, according to the SPCA. One week later, the puppies, who have been named Casey and Finnegan by SPCA staff, are heavier, stronger and playing. “I’m happy to report they are continuing to improve in our care,” BC SPCA senior animal protection officer Tina Heary said Monday morning. “They have been gaining weight. They were both so exceptionally thin. One of them was even more emaciated than the other one and was exceptionally weak when the SPCA first arrived on scene. It’s just so nice to see his strength regained. If you can imagine, they lose weight and they lose all their fat stores, and after that, they get all the muscle wasting. They’re supposed to be growing little puppies with bone development, and that’s not happening properly with nutrition. So the one little guy was exceptionally weak, and he almost looked malformed ... Whereas now, it’s just wonderful to see him ripping around and playing and being like a little puppy. They’re steadily doing better.” When the SPCA found the two puppies, they were huddled together, wet and shivering. “It was heartbreaking to see how

these little puppies were being forced to live,” Heary noted in a press release issued last week. “They were outside in the freezing cold, tangled up on tethers, emaciated, filthy, matted and covered in urine. Their only shelter was a plastic doghouse that was wet and muddy inside with no insulation or bedding.” When Casey and Finnegan first arrived at the Nanaimo SPCA, they were so flea infested that they needed to be treated for their parasites, and they were matted and filthy, so they needed to be groomed, explained Heary. Then, the veterinarian had to put them on a very carefully monitored re-feeding program. The puppies are weighed regularly to make sure they’re gaining weight, and they needed some other medications. Casey and Finnegan are expected to make a full recovery. Heary says the SPCA is very grateful to have received a number of offers from people offering to adopt the puppies, and they do have a couple of pending adoptions, but they’re not available for adoption yet because they need to be a little bit stronger. “We’re trying to remind people that there are many other dogs in our shelters up and down Vancouver Island and elsewhere in B.C. that could benefit from a new home, so people who were interested in these two, keep looking because there are so many in our shelters who have very similar sad stories and are also deserving of a new placement,” she said. “It would be great if some of these shelter animals had the ability to go home somewhere for the holidays.” See Animal Page 3

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Coats for Kids is now Coats for Folks Street closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in downtown Ladysmith to keep crowds safe

After a shaky start with the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association (LRCA)’s usual Coats for Kids partner not able to provide space this year, the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce has opened a room in their office to ensure the program continues to keep our community warm through the winter. The LRCA’s Coats for Kids Program has expanded this year to cover all age groups and has been renamed “Coats for Folks” to reflect this change. “We have had an early taste of winter this year, with unusually cold weather this month, and thanks to our Coats for Folks volunteer, Ingrid James, and the generosity of the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, we will be up and running next week,” the LRCA stated in a press release. Coats, hats, mitts, gloves, scarves and other cold weather items can be dropped off Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 33 Roberts St. If you need a coat or know someone who does, you can come by the Chamber on Mondays and Wednesdays between 10:30 a.m. and noon, and Ingrid will help you get weatherproofed for winter.

Christmas Cheer registration on now

Every year, the LRCA plays Santa and makes up food and gift hampers for neighbours who may face financial challenges. “It takes many special volunteers to make this happen, and with donations of food, cash and toys from our generous community, we try to make Christmas a little brighter,” says the LRCA. Volunteers are taking applications every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Dec. 16. If you want to register for a hamper, please bring proof of residence, such as a utility bill. Donations of cash, food and toys will be accepted Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 630 Second Ave.

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The countdown is on for the shimmering celebration that puts Ladysmith in the spotlight. The 27th annual Festival of Lights begins this Thursday (Nov. 27) with the family-friendly Light Up celebration, beginning at 3 p.m. Cliff Fisher, president of the Ladysmith Festival of Lights Society, says the weather forecast looks like it’s going to be very good for Thursday, and volunteers have tested all the lights On Nov. 13, Grade 6 students from Ladysmith Intermediate School helped Ladysmith Festival of Lights Society volunteers put lights in town to make sure around the trees at Spirit Square near the Ladysmith Resources Centre. Here, Aly Van Horne (left) and Julia Noon string lights. The they’re working. lights are now up and have been checked in preparation for this Thursday’s Light Up celebrations. LINDSAY CHUNG “Everything is just about connected and First Avenue from big tent in the library fire truck cannot get fence at Aggie Field, come out in droves to ready to go,” he said south of Roberts parking lot, and the down from Buller to and volunteers have help string up lights Sunday. Street to Aggie Hall. sales raise money for Symonds,” said Fish- decorated them with and put up decoraLight Up takes place After the parade, the Light Up. er. new LED lights. tions during a work Thursday in down- Chuck Perrin Christ- “They’re a very imThere will also be re- “They look abso- party in early Novemtown Ladysmith. mas tree at Aggie portant fundraiser for stricted parking from lutely beautiful,” said ber, and many busiThe fun begins at 3 Field will be lit up, and us,” said Fisher. Symonds to Strath- Fisher. “The LEDs re- nesses and organizap.m. with a Commu- there will be a grand There will be some cona. ally excite us. When tions provide in-kind nity Spaghetti Din- finale fireworks spec- new food conces- “We’re paying more we tried them, we support. ner hosted by the tacular, sponsored by sions this year, includ- attention to safety didn’t realize how “With no questions Ladysmith Eagles Ladysmith and Dis- ing the Cassidy Coun- and crowd control impressive they were asked, they’ll just be at Eagles Hall and a trict Credit Union. try Kitchen mobile this year,” said Fisher. over samples we’d there and help put Christmas Craft Fair This year, the Festi- kitchen. “We’re paying more tried a few years ago.” up the lights,” said at Aggie Hall. val of Lights Society First Avenue will attention to a bigger Fisher says they Fisher. Street entertain- will be selling new be closed on Nov. 27 ‘wow’ with very little have a lot of volun- “The fact we are still ment begins at 4 wands during Light from 3-10 p.m. Access change. We have bet- teers, and many peo- able to get the supp.m., at which time Up. There are two to and from the Island ter lighting, better ple have been donat- port from our sponthe food concessions different kinds of Highway at Bob Stu- safety and more en- ing their old lights to sors and the Town also open. light wands — a red art Park will also be tertainment.” the Festival of Lights of Ladysmith and BC There will be en- and white one that closed from 5-10 p.m. This year, there are Society. Gaming, it’s encourtertainment on stage looks like a candy As well, pets are not brand-new LED lights Fisher is excited aging that it’s impordowntown and in cane or a north pole, allowed downtown at City Hall and on the that this year will be tant to others besides front of Aggie Hall and a flashing wand. on Light Up. fence at Aggie Field. the 27th Festival of ourselves to make from 4-6:15 p.m., and Fisher says they will There will be no “They’re very bril- Lights and that it’s that work. We have Santa will arrive to be brighter than the parking on Second liant and very bright,” still such a successful new volunteers in our light up Ladysmith at wands they’ve sold Avenue other than for said Fisher. “We’re re- event. community who are 6:30 p.m. in the past. Festival residents. ally pleased and ready A big part of that suc- jumping in. There’s a The Kinsmen Pa- of Lights Society vol- “We’ve been looking to go.” cess is the community real pride in this comrade begins at 6:45 unteers will be selling at that for a couple Doug West has built support that goes into munity to make this p.m. and travels along the wands under a of years now, and a new stars for the the event. Volunteers happen.”

Animal cruelty charges will be considered by Crown From Page 1 Heary says there are many ways that people who have been touched by this story can help the SPCA. “There are a number of things that people can do because it really takes a whole community to make a difference,” she said. Heary hopes people become more aware after hearing this story that they can call the BC SPCA and report any concerns they see, and someone will go help that animal. “Just a gentle reminder to people to be that voice for animals in the community that they might have concerns over to phone it in, because that’s what was the case with this,” she said. “We’re not patrolling up and down the neighbourhoods, so we would miss things if we didn’t have the public phoning us and alerting us to problems. So it

was because somebody in the com- sider opening up their own home munity was concerned enough with to a pet in need and call a shelter what they saw and phoned us that and offer to volunteer. Sometimes, we actually went out there. It was shelters need people to volunteer to because someone reported this that foster animals. Volunteers were cruwe actually saved these little guys, cial in Casey and Finnegan’s case, as and we know there are more ani- they were too weak to stay at the mals in need out there; we just need shelter overnight by themselves, so somebody to call us to inform us.” two people volunteered to foster If anyone has any concerns about them, she explained. animals they see, they can report Heary spoke to the BC SPCA’s lead them to the toll-free provincial call investigating officer Monday and centre at 1-855-622-7722. learned that she now has all the inPeople can donate online through formation that she feels is necessary www.spca.bc.ca/support and speci- to recommend charges of animal fy how their donation is to be used, cruelty to Crown counsel. such as to the cruelty investigations “We are going to be submitting a file department or to the shelters. Peo- for Crown’s consideration,” she said. ple can also call the local SPCA and “The SPCA puts a file together that ask them if there is something spe- will include all of our reports and evicific that they need donated, such as dence, and we hand it over to Crown This puppy and one other were reskitty litter or dog biscuits. counsel, and Crown counsel decides cued from outside a home near Ladysmith last week. PHOTO SUBMITTED Heary says people can also con- whether they will prosecute.”

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COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Council Meetings ........................................................................ Monday, December 1st, and .......................................................................................Monday, December 15th, at 7:00 p.m. Municipal Services Committee Meeting*........................................ Monday, December 15th 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 (www.ladysmith.ca) or call City Hall at 250.245.6400 to confirm times.

HOLIDAY CLOSURES City Hall, Development Services and Public Works will be closed for the holiday from December 25th, 2014 to January 2nd 2015, reopening Monday, January 5th. The Frank Jameson Community Centre Pool and Fitness Centre will be closed on December 25th, 26th and January 1st. Please call 250.245.6424 or visit www.ladysmith.ca during the holidays for the full Holiday Schedule.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS “LIGHT UP” THURSDAY NOVEMBER 27TH 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.

DOG LICENCES Dog owners are reminded that 2015 dog tags will be available starting December 1st. The Town offers a discount for early purchase. Fees are as follows: Price Before February 1st Price after February 1st Neutered / Spayed $22 $32 Not Neutered or Spayed $40 $50 Licences (tags) are available at City Hall, 410 Esplanade during regular office hours, Frank Jameson Community Centre, 810 6th Avenue and Little Rascals Pet Store- 416 First Avenue.

SNOW REMOVAL 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 to 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 0.5m sq.) such as a barbecue, fire pit or chiminea.

GARBAGE / RECYCLING COLLECTION YOUR GARBAGE COLLECTION DAY IS CHANGING Following the Christmas and Boxing Day statutory holidays on December 25th and 26th, your garbage/recycling pick-up day will move forward by 2 (Two) days.

HOME OWNER GRANT If you have not already done so, claim your homeowner grants for 2013 (retroactive) and 2014 by December 31st. Please contact the Tax Department at 250.245.6414, ext. 6206 for more information.

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.

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Stz’uminus residents rescue hypothermic man from water On Friday, Nov. 14 at 12:24 men were going along Silverp.m., the Ladysmith RCMP strand Road when they thought responded to a call from BC they saw a seal in the water. Ambulance Service requesting They stopped and heard a faint police assistance for a boat cry for help and realized that it that had capsized in the ocean was actually a person struggling with two people in the water to stay alive in the water. off of Silverstrand Road, near The men then responded Ladysmith. quickly, ran to their boat and BC Ambulance, RCMP West went out to assist the struggling Coast Marine Section, Royal man, who was about 75 feet Canadian Marine Search and from shore. Rescue and RCMP members As they got close, they could from Ladysmith Detachment all see that the male in the water responded in a co-ordinated ef- was incapacitated due to the fort. cold water exposure. While these resources were One of the rescuers wrapped en route, the RCMP West Coast his arms around the male while Marine Section and Search and they slowly dragged him to the Rescue were cancelled, as a shore, as his foot appeared to report was received and con- be stuck underneath his kayak. firmed that the victim had been Once on shore, the victim was rescued and was now on shore. given blankets and a coat to try Const. Chris Chanin of the to keep him warm before the Ladysmith RCMP arrived at the ambulance arrived. scene, where the ambulance atThe ambulance transported tendants were working on the the rescued male to Nanaimo victim, who was clearly suffer- Regional Hospital, due to his ing from exposure due to the hypothermic condition. cold elements of the ocean this The male was later released time of year. from hospital after being treatChanin spoke with two local ed for hypothermia. Stz’uminus First Nation resi- — Submitted by Ladysmith dents and learned that the two RCMP

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Lefebure positive about new ‘balanced’ council Peter Rusland For the chronicle

New and familiar faces on North Cowichan’s muchchanged council agree Saturday’s election gave them a golden chance to move the municipality forward in constructive, cooperative ways. Incumbent mayor Jon Lefebure was stoked about his new “balanced” council. It also holds polltopping freshman Rob Douglas and newcomers Maeve Maguire and Joyce Behnsen, plus former mayor Tom Walker, and incumbent councillors Kate Marsh and Al Siebring. “We have a mix of views right across the spectrum to help us make good decisions,” Lefebure said, after scoring his fourth mayoral seat. “Our citizens chose a progressive council, not a regressive one. “They expect (council) to build our community and improve things, and look after their (tax) money carefully, wisely and in a progressive way.” Lefebure cited a “trade-off” between fresh councillors and able ones who retired. “The obvious change is experience. We lost three very strong women from council in Barb (Lines), Ruth (Hartmann), and Jen (Woike), but in return we’ll get some very bright new minds bringing their own new backgrounds and creative ideas to what we do.” Some folks divided North Cowichan candidates into tax busters (Siebring, Behnsen, Walker) versus those more interested in services and sustainability (Douglas, Marsh, Maguire). Behnsen was the sole representative elected from the tax-busting TEAM slate, but said she will be committed to being part of the new council team. “My goal is to work with anybody and everybody,” she said. Council’s makeup “tells me there are very strong groups of voters who had time to

Jon Lefebure is back for another term as mayor of North Cowichan. File Photo get the vote out,” said Behnsen, “compared to busy people working hard and affected by high taxes, but unfortunately they didn’t take time to get to voting stations.” She visualized a balanced approach to planned development. “We need to be a strong, green-andclean community, but with job opportunities. We’ve got a wonderful team. Around the council table, I’m looking for timely decisions based on information and facts,” she said. Douglas — flattered at topping the polls after knocking on 6,000 doors — was amped about getting down to work after North Cowichan’s Dec. 3 inaugural meeting. “We have enough studies; I want to build something tomorrow,” he said, noting voters’ tax and economic-growth concerns twinned water- and environmental-protection demands. He was eager to see council become a catalyst for green development to stretch the tax base — perhaps through affordable housing co-ops, using public land for new enterprises, gaining senior-government grants, local investment funds and other tools. “People are hungry for new ideas. We also have the CVRD’s Economic Development Commission, and it’s time to shift its focus,” he said. “Council has to take a more active (economic development) role. That’s what people want; we can’t just sit back. “It’s about empowering the people who live here.”

Douglas suggested private value-added plants using the municipal forest, smallscale manufacturing, and renewable-energy initiatives. Lefebure expects holding the line on taxes, while balancing growth and nature, is bound to be hotly debated by his council. “The difference can be in how far some are willing to go to improve the community,” he said. “You don’t want everyone on one side of the teeter-totter.” Lefebure edged his conservative challenger John Koury by a close margin. Koury said the third candidate, Damir Wallener, was a factor in the results. “The third candidate ran to be a spoiler and in that regard he was successful,” Koury posted on his Facebook page. “The bureaucrats are jumping for joy, I can assure you. It is clear we live in a polarized area and the left seem to inch over each time. “We are happy in spite of the short-term feelings of disappointment and I am very grateful and proud of my team. We took the high road and put out actionable ideas that would not raise taxes. Only a few more supported the status quo compared to my platform.” Voter turnout was about 33 per cent, compared to about 32 per cent in 2011. Official results for mayor were: Jon Lefebure 3,234 John Koury 3,018 Damir Wallener 1,411 Official results for council were: Rob Douglas 3,466 Tom Walker 3,391 Al Siebring 3,053

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Please help stock the food bank shelves for Christmas Editor: Please help stock the shelves for Christmas and January. This is a lean time for the Ladysmith Food Bank. There are many people coming to the food bank every Tuesday, representing 300-400 people, some singles, some parents — like the father with his sixyear-old son or the mother carrying her one-yearold boy. You can help by donating at one of the local churches or by adding some items to the boxes at the Save-On-Foods or the 49th Parallel Grocery stores. You could drop off a bag of non-perishable food or write a cheque to the Ladysmith Food Bank and hand it in to the Ladysmith Resources Centre. Did you know that the purchasing power of a money donation is three times the value of packaged food gifts? Yes! The buyers get large lots and buy on special sales so the money you give goes a long way. Many coming to the Ladysmith Food Bank offer help to others in some way One senior woman brings herbs and vegetables from her garden as her way of paying back. One woman has helped on the committee working for homeless people. Some young men help by carrying groceries for seniors. Caroline H. Davidson Ladysmith

Liquor changes could push up prices BC Views

by Tom Fletcher

hen the B.C. government announced its latest changes to liquor distribution, the reaction was not what I expected. Private store representatives complained bitterly that the government is allowing further expansion of fridges and “cold rooms” in selected government liquor stores, and longer operating hours that include more Sunday openings. Those hours, along with nonunion staff, are the private stores’ big advantages as things stand in B.C.’s hybrid liquor retailing system. The B.C. Government Employees’ Union (BCGEU) didn’t seem at all perturbed that state-run stores’ key advantage was also going to be gone effective April 1. That would be preferential wholesale pricing, in which the government’s monopoly wholesaler sells to them at cost and to private stores at higher rates. How much higher?

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Results from last week’s question Are you happy with the results of the Nov. 15 election? Yes 28.6% No 71.4%

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Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) officials were carefully vague on that, and it varies depending on which of the 22 wholesale categories you look at. They released a graph that suggests the average wholesale cost to government stores might be going up 10 to 15 per cent to create a “level playing field” with private stores. That wholesale price difference is the main reason private stores have generally higher retail prices. And the majority of the province’s revenue of nearly $1 billion a year comes from this monopoly wholesale business, where the hidden tax is coyly termed a “mark-up.” When the new, simplified system comes in next spring, a bottle of hard liquor will have a “markup” of 124 per cent. That’s right, LDB more than doubles the price with its wholesale liquor tax. And if it’s premium booze, anything valued at more than $21 a litre will get an extra luxury tax on top of that. Coolers and ciders will see a 73 per cent mark-up.

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retail arm will continue to operate in some places as a perverse social program, subsidizing retail clerk jobs that pay nearly twice what private retail pays. And let’s face it, running a till at a liquor store is not rocket surgery. Private and government store staff have to take the same training, and liquor inspector sting operations have increased vigilance on ID checks in all stores. With higher wholesale prices applied to government stores, this kind of artificial support will cost more. The only way LDB could maintain it without subsidizing it from the wholesale windfall would be to raise retail prices. The LDB says this new simplified system is “not intended to impact consumer pricing.” Note the careful choice of words. Oh, one last thing. There is another new tax in the works. It will be applied to higher-alcohol beverages, in an effort to reduce adverse health effects. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers.

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Wines are taxed at 89 per cent, with extra luxury tax on premium wines. Beer gets a per-litre tax with ascending rates for small, medium and large breweries. Then of course there is federal and provincial sales tax applied to all of it. Cheers! Premier Christy Clark acknowledged that the first guiding principle of this overhaul is to keep that government revenue coming. The new BCGEU president, Stephanie Smith, doesn’t sound like your bullhorn-toting socialist of yore. She insists she’s gung-ho to compete head to head with those private interlopers and get back some lost market share, particularly on the highvolume cold beer sales. The union has another ace in the hole. Its current contract stipulates that LDB can’t close stores. In some small towns there are government stores that lose money, particularly since they’ve had more private competition. But at least for the duration of this BCGEU contract, the government

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Celebrate Christmas and community with Lavigne Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE

Christmas is often associated with family and community, and Ken Lavigne’s new Christmas album is full of both. The Chemainus tenor released Comfort & Joy Nov. 1, and his new album embraces his Island life, as it was recorded with the Vancouver Island Symphony at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo, his own family members sing on it, and it was engineered at the Woodshop Recording Studio in Duncan. Lavigne’s family is a big part of the album. “I had sort of hit a wall during the recording process, and …one of the pieces, it didn’t feel right, and I knew it needed a more sort of a pure, angelic voice,” he recalled. “I was talking to my wife about maybe including one of the girls in the recording process, so we talked to them and they said they would be excited to do that and it would be fun. So we taught them the song, and it was just a bit of an experiment, just to see if it works. And of course, my daughter goes up to the microphone and nails it first try and puts me to shame because here I am, I agonized over every syllable and every little nuance and everything, and she just goes up, happy as a lark without any anxiety or worry, and just sings naturally. It was almost like a lesson to me on how to really do it and how to just sing naturally.” Lavigne is referring to his 10-year-old daughter Grace, who can be heard on “Away in a Manger.” Both Grace and nine-year-old Lucy sing on “Silent Night,” along with Lavigne’s wife, Alice. Lavigne also has a five-year-old son, Geordie, and Lavigne says he loves to sing too but isn’t quite ready for centre stage. Lavigne is thrilled to be able to share the experience of making this album with his daughters. “It was exciting for me, and when I hear the finished product, I kind of get a little

Chemainus tenor Ken Lavigne released a new Christmas album Nov. 1 and will be performing Dec. 13 and 14 at Chemainus United Church. FILE PHOTO welled up and emo- epic East Coast sea tional, and it’s hard shanty style,” he said. for me to express the “We shot the video emotion you feel when in Chemainus at the you hear your children Owl’s Nest and pulled performing so admira- people off the street bly something that you to be extras. It was so love so much,” he said. much fun.” Lavigne had previousLavigne is excited to ly recorded an album sing in such an iconic of Christmas tunes in building. 2008 as a fundraiser in “I remember hearing a his successful bid to quote by a really smart rent Carnegie Hall. person who said there This new Christmas are two ways to look album — along with at the world — one Lavigne’s upcoming way is to look at it as concerts — will be if nothing is a miracle, a fundraising tool as and the other way is to well, as Lavigne has look at the world as if a new goal — to sing everything is a miracle,” on the Sydney Opera he said. “I kind of shun House stage in 2015. that kind of binary One of the ways logic that things are Lavigne is hoping to either switched on or raise money to help switched off, but when him reach his goal is that smart person is by launching an Indi- Albert Einstein, I lisegogo crowdfunding ten to it. When I look campaign. He expects at the Sydney Opera the video for that cam- House, once you dive paign to be released into a little bit of the this week. history, it’s a bit of a “We have recorded a miracle building in that song that is not Christ- it really ought not to masy at all and kind of exist. It’s a miracle that outside of my regular the design was chosen; genre that explains even though it was outwho I am in sort of an standing, it was so au-

dacious and so out of the box, the architect who submitted it was young and very ambitious and really had no idea how to build it until it actually won the design competition …Honestly, the fact that it exists at all is a bit of a miracle, and now that this building has been built, it’s become a beacon for artists and musicians and playwrights and opera singers to come to this great hall and to become part of the history of this fantastic place. “I guess I’m asking people to believe in the miracle of making this happen, which is kind of audacious to even dream of me being able to go down and perform on this historic stage. I guess that’s what drawing me — the fact that it is a beacon of hope for thinking outside the box and believing in miracles.” Lavigne will be celebrating his new album and raising money for his Sydney Opera House dream during his upcoming Home For Christmas concerts Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at Chemainus United Church. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door and are sold at 49th Parallel Chemainus, Chemainus Foods, Chemainus United Church, British Allsorts and Ladysmith United Church. To learn more about Lavigne, visit www. kenlavigne.com.

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Twenty-three artisans opened their doors during the 26th annual Cedar and Yellow Point Artisans’ Association Country Christmas Self-Guided Artisan Tour Nov. 19-23. Pictured here, clockwise from top left, are: Claudia Lohmann in her gallery; an alpaca welcomes guests to Yellow Point Alpacas; Priscilla Brewer explains how she makes her broom-buster compostable wreaths at The Fern and Feather Studio and Gardens; and Ted Jolda’s glass ornaments hang on a Christmas tree in his gallery. Lindsay Chung

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November 1914 grounds will not be The local branch of required for school the Red Cross Society purposes much lonhas made the follow- ger, as the new 10ing shipment to the room elementary soldiers at the battle- school authorized in front: 244 pairs of the referendum bylaw socks, 28 mullets, 21 this summer will rewristlets, 16 flannel place it and the Annex shirts, four cholera School as well. belts and six helmets. The Lions Club reThe ladies are to be quested that they be Ladysmith Primary School principal Parmjit Parmar agreed to shave his head if congratulated on the permitted to place a the school raised more than $1,000 for the Terry Fox Run, and the students and work they have ac- plaque at the park to staff surpassed their goal, raising $1,378. So, during the school’s Halloween complished. commemorate the assembly, Parmar sat down and let Michele, Melanie and Holli from Studio M November 1954 part the club will play Salon shave his head, to the delight of students and staff. The assembly also Offers of the Lions in its development. featured a costume parade by students and Halloween stations. In The Bean- Club to assist the city November 1984 time Café donated cookies for the stations, and the Parent Advisory Council in the development Wayne Richmond thanks them for their generosity. LINDSAY CHUNG of the Market Square of HarWay Holdings School grounds as Ltd. was given the goa ball park for Little ahead for rezoning of League and Pony property at 1020 First League teams was Ave. from Residential accepted by the city I to Commercial II. council at its regular This will allow expanmeeting Wednesday sion of the 49th Paralnight. lel Store outlet. “I would say 80 per Junior Forest Warcent of the work dens were given the needed to prepare the okay to set up Christgrounds will be manu- mas tree sales this al labour,” Mayor Len year, possibly in conRyan said. junction with local It was agreed that Cubs and Scouts. the city will con- “After many years of tinue to haul fill to wrangling between the grounds and these two groups,” will make its equip- Jameson commented, ment available for “it looks like there the rough leveling may be peace in our work. This will put it times.” in shape where Lions Compiled by Club work parties can Nadine Read, complete the job. Ladysmith The Market Square Historical Society

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CLOSURES Please note that First Ave., Downtown Ladysmith, will be closed from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm (approx.) on Thursday, November 27th for the 27th annual Ladysmith Festival of Lights. Access from the highway to Roberts, Grouhel & Davis Roads will remain open. 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. 27th. Pets are not allowed Downtown on Light Up. Ladysmith Bylaw #1155/1554 prohibits people from bringing dogs/pets Downtown on special occasions.

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A new concert series is coming to Chemainus, and it kicks off next week with a performance by two popular Vancouver Island entertainers. The Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society (CVCAS) has traditionally presented musical events during the summer months on the outdoor stage at Waterwheel Park in Chemainus. Now, the society has made arrangements with St. Michael’s Church in Chemainus to present musical performances in adjacent St. Michael’s Hall on Mill Street. “CVCAS has made some really effective improvements to the acoustics in the hall, allowing the lovely stage there to be used for high-quality concerts,” states a press release from the CVCAS.

and to perform up to three songs (15 minutes maximum). The public is also invited to enjoy the entertainment and to be a member of the appreciative audience. The December Open Mic is on Dec. 20, with music starting at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation. The CVCAS will also be promoting ticketed concerts at St. Michael’s Hall, featuring nationally known acts. So far, the society has confirmed Chris Whitely and Diana Braithwaite for a concert on March 6. The show will start at Chris Sherlock and Chuck McCandless are performing the first “Music in the Hall” concert at St. 7 p.m., and admission is Michael’s Hall in Chemainus Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. PHOTO SUBMITTED set at $15. This duo has From Dec. 2 until April Dec. 2 will feature Chris ing vocals with the tra- a very long list of awards 7, the first Tuesday of Sherlock and Chuck Mc- ditional sounds of guitar, and nominations, both in each month will feature Candless. mandolin and banjo.” Canada and the United a “Music in the Hall” se- “The duo plays a lively Another new event at St. States, and this will be ries of concerts at St. Mi- mix of originals, sea Michael’s Hall is Open the only opportunity to chael’s. Music will start shanties, Irish and Scot- Mic nights, held the third see them on Vancouver at 7 p.m., and admission tish folk songs, as well Saturday of each month Island, outside of Vicfor these concerts will as East Coast tunes,” until April 18. All aspiring toria, during this year’s be $5. states the CVCAS. “They entertainers are asked to western tour, according The kickoff concert on accompany their soar- come along to the hall to the CVCAS.

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Private art collection going on sale for four days Community art showcase Sherry Bezanson Ladysmith Arts Council

Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery is hosting a gigantic Art Sale this week Nov. 27-30. The private collection of more than 100 pieces of art has been slashed from the original cost and is available to buyers from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on those four days only. Included in this collection are acrylic, oil, abstract, watercolour and threedimensional pieces. The paintings and sculptures are in a variety of sizes. The owner is downsizing and is offering many

fine works by artists such as Dennis Brown, Sylvia Verity-Dewar, Mary Fox, B. Faulkes, Rob Elphinstone, Jack Fisher, Gail Ralphs and many more. The Waterfront Gallery is located at 610 Oyster Bay Rd. Come early to avoid disappointment or missing that one special and irreplaceable artwork. Many people come to a point in their lives where moving into a smaller living This is one of more than 100 pieces of art that will space is necessary. go on sale Nov. 27-30 at the Ladysmith Waterfront Is there a formula Art Gallery. The owner is downsizing and selling for successfully paintings and sulptures. PHOTO SUBMITTED downsizing one’s life and art collec- share with others? ally. But, do take How does the artis- heart those of you tion? Reducing an art tic soul survive this who want to make the big switch from collection is never upheaval? It can be a daunt- a larger home to a an easy task. How do you decide what ing task both physi- more simple, smallto keep and what to cally and emotion- er one.

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Combining humour and musical entertainment, the Chemainus Opry is back for a fourth year. The fourth edition of the Chemainus Opry will be presented Saturday, Dec. 6 at Mount Brenton Golf Club in Chemainus and will feature performances by the Moon Riders and Bluegrass Fever. Music fans will be treated to great country and bluegrass entertainment at the clubhouse throughout the evening. Bluegrass Fever, featuring, from left, Steve Bastian, Bob Johns, Guy Langlois The Moon Ridand Barrie Hemmings, will be performing at the fourth Chemainus Opry Saturers, who performed day, Dec. 6 at Mount Brenton Golf Club. Photo Submitted at the Chemainus Bluegrass Festival ron Dudka, whose bass is managed by pleasing bluegrass bands. this July, special- beautiful voice in- Blaine Bartleman.” terprets the really Bluegrass Fever “Always one of the ize in classic country music, featur- great old country really needs no in- most popular bands they ing guitar virtuoso songs so wonder- troduction in this whenever fully,” states a press region. The band play, the boys love Gord Bigham. “The lead vocals release. “The solid has developed a sol- to perform those are provided by Sha- sound of the upright id reputation as one great old bluegrass of the most crowd- songs,” according

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LSS 49ers heading into provincial championship ranked 4th in B.C. Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE

The Ladysmith Secondary School senior girls’ volleyball team has been one of the top teams in the province all season, and this week, they’ll face their biggest test as they compete for the provincial title. The 49ers are going into the AA provincials ranked fourth in the province. They’ve been ranked as high as third in B.C. this season, and they’re excited to head to Brentwood College this Wednesday to Saturday for the provincial tournament. The team has had a great season so far, winning both the North Island title and the Island championship. At the Islands, held at St. Michaels University School earlier this month, Ladysmith beat Brentwood College 3-1 (25-16, 13-25, 25-20, 25-13) in what turned out to be a rematch of the North Island final. “Overall, it’s been really, really good,” coach Stephen Epp said of the season. “We’ve finished in the top five in every tournament we’ve played in. We won the Dover tournament and went undefeated at the Islands and North Islands.” Epp believes a lot of this year’s success comes from the way the girls work together on the court. “There’s a lot of talent on the team, and we do a really good job of working together as a group,” he said. “We all get along really well, so it’s a great team atmosphere. There’s good team cohesion.” On the court, he thinks one of their strengths is that everybody has a role and everyone knows what their job is. Coming into the year, Epp says he knew this was a “really talented group,” and they expected to do well. They’ve been plagued by injuries but been able to fight through. “I’ve never been on a team that had so many injuries as this team,” said Epp. “But it doesn’t matter who comes out of the lineup; someone else steps up and does it. We’ve just battled through it.” The team has shown a lot of depth during the season.

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Ladysmith Secondary School’s senior girls volleyball team recently won the Island AA championship. The girls are now headed to the provincials Nov. 26-29 at Brentwood College. PHOTO SUBMITTED “Throughout the year, we’ve good coaching were high- on refining everything, makhad four different all-stars at lights so far this season. ing sure of their system, and tournaments, which shows Dorman-Banks agrees that making sure they’re prepared how deep the team is, and winning Islands was really physically and mentally. there are others who have Looking ahead to provinplayed really well also and cials, Hutt says she is excited. could have been recognized “I think we’re prepared, exas individuals,” said Epp. cited, kind of nervous,” said “The best thing about this Dorman-Banks. “Being that group of kids is they’re a reit’s our last year, we’re anxally nice group of kids, and ious that we do well. It’s been I’ve really enjoyed working a five-year process we’ve with them.” worked very hard for and Twelfth-grader Shelby Dorfinally come to the end of it. man-Banks, who was the We’re feeling prepared.” MVP at the Islands, thinks Hutt agreed. great coaching is a big part of “It’s kind of like this is it,” the team’s success this year. she said. “I’d say because we’ve all Members of the Islands- and been playing for so long, but North Islands-winning team even the new players coming are Robyn Bishop, Shelby in, the team meshes really Dorman-Banks, Emery Urqugood,” she said. hart, Kelsey Hutt, Taylor Ellis, Coach Stephen Epp Kelsey Hutt, who is also in Marika Grubac, Elise Keepher final year, agrees. ing, Shayleen Magnan, Gabby “Most of us know each other Knoop and Madeline Hayton. really well, and we’re friends The provincials take place outside of volleyball,” she Nov. 26-29 at the Brentwood said. College Sportsplex and FranDorman-Banks and Hutt ces Kelsey High School. feel the team’s strengths on fun, and she liked going away Ladysmith’s first games are the court are offence, block- to tournaments and spending Thursday, Nov. 27 at Kelsey ing, communication and how time with the team. 2. The girls begin the tournathey play together. “The biggest highlight is the ment at 12:05 p.m. against “It’s just fun, playing all to- coaching and our team,” she Selkirk and then play at 2:45 gether,” said Dorman-Banks. said. “It’s been really good. p.m. against St. Pats and 5:25 “We have a good time.” We’re so lucky.” p.m. against Hatzic. For more For Hutt, winning North IsA week before provincials, information, visit http://aavollands and Islands and having Epp said the team is working leyball.brentwood.bc.ca/.

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PRICE, Ruth Audrey 1931 - 2014 Mom passed away peacefully in Nanaimo Palliative Care November 15, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, George Price (2005). Together they raised 3 children: Georgina (Terry) Manns, Cheryl (Fred) Soukoroff, and Keith Price. She has four grandchildren: Angie (Jesse), Jamie, Shawna (Dan), and Sarah; also ďŹ ve greatgrandchildren: Dominick, Tristen, Price, Poppy and Brayden. Mom loved to garden and go boating with her family. There will be no service at her request, but a family graveside service in Royal Oak Cemetery, Victoria, BC was held on Friday, November 21, 2014. Any donations in her memory please send to the ALS society.

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Don passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a ďŹ ve year battle with cancer. Don was predeceased by his dad, Terry and his mother, Betty. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Jan; daughter, Deb (John) Taylor; grandchildren, Mitchell and Amy; son, Aaron (Liz); brother, Doug (Ann); sister Lorna (Paul) Tinney; also many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Don was born in Purdue, Saskatchewan and raised in Port Alberni. After graduating from UVIC with a B.Sc., he worked in forestry and commercial ďŹ shing. Don then attended Veterinary School in Saskatoon. After his graduation, the family moved to Ladysmith where he opened his own clinic in 1976 - The Ladysmith Animal Hospital. He retired in 2001 and ďŹ shed commercially for 2 years. Realizing his true passion for veterinary medicine, Don and Jan moved to Parksville where he opened a second clinic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oceanside Animal Hospital. Don was well respected in the community for his empathy toward animals and their owners. After twelve very successful years, he retired in March 2014 due to his illness. Don was a loving family man and special friend to so many. His wry sense of humour and zest for life brought joy to all who knew him. Don enjoyed every day and lived life to the max! Thanks to Dr. Atwell, Dr. Dunn, Dr. Maccari, and the wonderful Palliative Care staff at Eagle Park. Special thanks to Alana, our home care nurse. A Celebration of Life will be held in Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honour at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 29th at Yates Funeral Chapel, 1000 Allsbrook Road in Parksville. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, please consider honouring Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory with a donation to the BC Cancer Foundation, 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC V5Z 4H4 or the SPCA, PO Box 1407, Parksville, BC V9P 2H3. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (1.877.264.3848) in care of arrangements.

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BARKLEY, Douglas Leslie October 19, 1933 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 19, 2014 It is with great sadness we announce that Douglas passed away peacefully on November 19th 2014 just short of his 60th wedding anniversary. A caring husband, father and grandfather; he is survived by his loving wife Norma, daughters Patricia, Sharon (Larry), and Corinne, son Colin (Val); grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. The family would like to thank Dr Manhas and the nursing staff at Cowichan District Hospital. A celebration of Dougâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held in Chemainus at Saint Michael and all Angels Church 2858 Mill Street, on Saturday December 13th 2014 at 2pm. Flowers are gratefully declined, those so desiring may make a donation to Saint Michael and all Angels Church.

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FOURMEAUX, Johnny Leon “Chewie”

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March 21, 1937 - November 16, 2014 It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Johnny, on Sunday, November 16, 2014, at the Palliative Care Unit in Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, following a brief illness. One of ten children of Adolphe and Marie Fourmeaux, he was predeceased by his parents; brothers: Adolphe ‘Boy’ (Colleen) and Larry; sisters: Virginia Wilkin, Gloria Verne, Beverly Welch and Delores Davey. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Maureen, son Terry (Allison), daughter Michelle, grandchildren, Christopher and Desarai, his brother-in-law Danny Hopkins (Shelley), sisters: Mary, Judy Plensky (Tom), Geraldine Gilks, and many nieces, nephews and friends. “Chewie” was born and raised in Ladysmith and as a young man he worked in the Forest Industry, later becoming a longshoreman and a proud member of the ILWU until his retirement in 1999. He was a quiet man and enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting and riding his ATV up the logging road, but his life centred around his family and his home and he could often be found watching sports on T.V., or sunning poolside in the backyard. He loved Christmas, and took great pride in decorating his house and yard and was thrilled when he won first place in the town’s light decorating contest. Christmas on Second Avenue won’t be the same without his spectacular light displays that will be sadly missed by the hundreds of passersby who came every year to appreciate all his hard work. The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the Doctors and Nurses in Victoria and to everyone at Nanaimo Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit. You are all such special people and have helped us through a very difficult time. As per his request, there will be no service In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The B.C. Heart & Stroke Foundation, c/o Nanaimo Office, 401-495 Dunsmuir Street, Nanaimo B.C. V9R 6B9 or to the charity of choice.

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PLUMBING A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

HELP WANTED

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REAL ESTATE

PETS

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

PETS

GREETING CARD BusinessVan. Isle. Territory. Large client base. Est. for 18 years. Good revenue. $27,500. Call (250)474-1984.

CKC CHOC/BLK lab pups, gorgeous, top quality, gentle nature, $1200. 250-897-6275.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HARMONY ESTATES- 1851 Sandra Place, 4 bdrm, 2.5 baths Rancher. Lovingly updated with heated floors, new windows, new carpet, 6 fairly new appliances. Fenced yard boasts a workshop, storage unit, separate ofﬁce/playhouse, RV parking. Wheelchair accessible. To View call Roz 250-701-5751.

BURIAL PLOTS

RENTALS

TWO FULL-sized burial plots, each also will hold 3 cremations; Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. Selling for $1,000 each. Call 250-743-2054

FIREARMS WANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. Call 1-866-960-0045 or visit: www.dollars4guns.com

GARAGE SALES ANGEL ESTATE SALES:

Liquidation Warehouse Now Open 10am - 4 pm daily. 1824 Alberni Hwy, Coombs COBBLE HILL 4136 St. Catherine’s Dr. Nov 29 & 30 (8-6), & Dec 1 (9-3). Massive estate sale 3000 sq ft goes in 3 days. Tools, outboard motor, teak retro furniture, household stuff galore. Too much to list. Visit www.estateliquidators.ca for photos.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

FT & PT hours are available, a comprehensive health benefits program for full timers once qualified, paid training, an employee meal discount program, flexible weekend schedules so you don’t have to work every weekend (unless you want to), advancement opportunities and a great starting rate. Here is what we expect in return: Reliability. You have to be here on time every time. You must be a people person...this is a service business. Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority. Your goal will be to serve the customers quickly and efficiently all while maintaining great customer relations. Our job is to help make the customers day just a little bit better. It would be nice if you have a food safe certificate and industry experience but not required. If you would like to join our award winning team, please reply via e-mail to this ad (hr2526@telus.net), drop in a resume in person Thurs to Mon between 11AM & 3PM, or fax it to 250-245-0469.

SUITES, LOWER Ladysmith: 2 bedroom. Includes hydro and parking. N/S, N/P. #250-245-4638. LADYSMITH- bright 2 bdrm bsmnt suite. Utils incld; private parking & entrance, N/S. Avail immediately. $800/mo. Rent reduction considered for single person. Call 250-245-0200.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

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Here is what we can offer:

Ladysmith: 2 bdrm, oceanview, available now, $850/mo, sm pets ok. 250-245-9938.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

15 CU.FT. upright deep freeze, $125. 10 cu ft deep freeze, $175. Almond 15 cu ft fridge, $175. White sxs fridge, $200. White 30” range, $150. 30” almond range, $125. White 30” propane stove, $150. Black 30” range, $200. Kenmore Washer dryer sets, $300-$350. Washers, $150$250. Dryers, $100-$150. Apt size staking washer/dryer, $250. Built-in dishwashers, $100-$150. White portable dishwasher, $150. Black Kenmore built-in dishwasher, $150. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.

Ladysmith: Sat., Nov 29th 10 AM til 2 PM. NO EARLY BIRDS! 119A Forward Rd.

Tim Hortons – Ladysmith, right at the north end of town by Bob Stuart Park, is looking for a few good people to start working immediately. All shifts are available however applicants with ﬂexible availability may receive preference.

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: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. WINTER TIRES: set of 4, good tread 225/55R17 $300. Two running boards good cond(best offer) 250-416-0346

RENFREW SLATE: Patio Stones 2.5 tons, 1 inch thickness, large pieces. To view phone 250-246-4909.

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APARTMENT/CONDO LADYSMITH: $1350/mo. 55+ Building, 385 Davis Rd, Ocean & Harbour Views, 2 Bdrm suite avail Dec. 1st. 250-246-5688. Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $650 incl heat & hot water, available now. N/S, 1 small pet welcome. 250-246-1033. www.meicorproperties.com Meicor Properties Ladysmith: 1 bdrm top floor ocean view $740/mo avail Nov 1st, 1 bdrm 3rd floor ocean view $720/mo avail Dec. 1st, 2 bdrm 4th ﬂr $860/mo avail now. Includes heat & hot water, small pets OK. 250-9246966. www.meicorproperties.com

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 1800 SQ.FT. Commercial / Light industrial unit in modern strata complex with Highway Exposure in Duncan area. Call 1(250)658-4336. COMMERCIAL SPACE avail. at Timberlands Mobile Home Park, 3581 Hallberg Rd. Suitable for restaurant or small grocery. Call 250-245-3647. RETAIL STORE for lease, prime location, downtown Ladysmith, Call 250-245-7292.

Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022

CARS 2010 SUBARU LEGACY Reduced to $14,800. 35,000 km, Automatic transmission with paddles on steering wheel, Air conditioning, Heated seats & mirrors, AWD. Dark blue. Keyless entry plus many extras including iPod jack, CD player, block heater, “hill holder”, spare tire, etc. Michelle 250-710-7905 (Duncan) RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1990 CLASS B Motorhome 27 ft Ford 460 engine. Low mileage, 6 new tires, awning, microwave, 3 burner stove & oven, 3-way fridge, hot water tank, shower, trailer hitch, $12,000 OBO. 250-746-7419.

TRUCKS & VANS

MOBILE HOMES & PADS TIMBERLAND MOBILE Home Park; Family pad site avail. $450/mo. (250)245-3647 TIMBERLAND MOBILE Home Park; Senior’s pad site avail. $450/mo. (250)245-3647

HOMES FOR RENT

2000 GMC Savana Van. 105,585 km, Auto V8, AC, Suitable: tour/taxi co., church grp, sports team, seniors home, “trades” van, Reduced to $5000. 250-246-4684, view at 3298 Cook St, Chemainus

ALL PROPERTIES RENTED WANTED Quality Rentals to add to our Property Management Portfolio JOHN BOOTH 250-245-2252 Royal LePage Property Management www.royallepagenanaimo.ca

528 1st Ave. Ladysmith, BC

2008 FORD Ranger. 87,000 km’s, canopy, roof rack, tow pkg. $8000. US Skype No. 1760-660-4683. Or View at #409-2885 Boys Rd (2nd gate)

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GRAND CHRISTMAS

ENTER

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Win prizes for shopping local Staff Writer THE CHRONICLE

Grand Christmas is in full swing in downtown Ladysmith. The Ladysmith Downtown Business Association (LDBA)’s Ladysmith Grand Christmas began as “Cash for Christmas” in 1997 and was sponsored by Ladysmith and District Credit Union (LDCU), the Chronicle and participating businesses. LDCU donated the $1,000 in cash prizes. The program has morphed over the years, and this year, shoppers can enter to win cash prizes at 24 participating downtown businesses. LDCU is once again donating the $1,000 in

prize money, which can be spent at more than 40 of the LDBA’s full member businesses. Shoppers can enter the Grand Christmas draw from now until Dec. 10. The winners will be drawn Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. at LDCU. The grand prize winner will receive $500 to spend locally, while the second-place winner will receive $200, and three third-place winners will receive $100. The Grand Christmas promotion encourages residents to visit their local businesses and shop local during the busy Christmas season. The purpose of the program is to get people into the doors of local businesses, to highlight Ladysmith as a shopping destination within the region, and to showcase the member businesses under the umbrella of the LDBA.

for a chance to

WIN!

1 - $500 1 - $200 3 - $100 local shopping sprees

Also, enter to win in-store draws or shop in-store specials at the following merchants:

Give memories this Christmas

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Bayview Framing & Art 421 421 First First Ave., Ave., Ladysmith, Ladysmith, BC BC

Prize Money Donated By

250-245-0011

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Bouma Meats Time to order your Christmas free range turkeys, and local smoked hams.

Enter at the following Members 49th Parallel Grocery 49th Parallel Printers Antique Addict Bayview Framing Beantime Café Bliss Yoga Studio Bouma Meats Cee Jane Coast Realty Global Vocational Services JB’s Auto Supply Ladysmith & District Credit Union

LCU Insurance Agencies Ltd. Ladysmith Health Food Store Main Street Yarn Mr Poppers Old Town Bakery Palmer Leslie Chartered Accountants Pharmasave Robson O’Connor Salamander Books Step This Way Top Drawer Worldly Gourmet

Please support our other full members 1st Avenue Barbershop Active Solutions Chiropractic Community Link Connexions Inc. Doug Routley, MLA GD Accounting Services Ltd. Holiday House Motel Julie Stewart-Boyle - Tudor Mortgage Corp LD Plumbing and Heating Little Town Tots Family Consignment

Lorne Gait - Coast Realty Group Paul Mycroft Design Ltd. Pilates Ladysmith RBC Royal Bank Roberts Street Pizza Royal Lepage Nanaimo Realty Shar Kare Feeds Ltd. Take 5 Tall Trees Physiotherapy Wigwam Restaurant Wildflower Natural Health

412 First Ave., Ladysmith Open Sundays 11 am-4 pm

Special In-Store Draws 12 Roberts Street 250-245-OLDE www.antiqueaddict.ca Be ‘Green’ This Christmas Give Pre-Loved Gifts

The Champion, World’s finest juicer

441 First Ave., Ladysmith

250-245-3113

Ladysmith Health Food Store

531 First Avenue

250-245-2123

Mon. to Fri. 9 to 8, Sat. 9 to 6, Sun. & Holidays 12 to 5

Receive a $10 Pharmasave gift card when you spend $40 on any gift products. Product restrictions may apply.

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One per customer

ocally Owned & Operated Locally

Welding Hats

Handmade locally

Ladysmith ‘s Auto Supply 26 High Street

250-245-9922

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Simply Yogurt

650 grams

Day Sale

2/ 4 $

Baked Fresh In-Store

Alpine or Grainery Bread

500 grams, limit 2 each

with our custom-designed fresh and silk holiday floral arrangements. • Holi-Deal Poinsettias • Flowers • Centerpieces • Holiday decor • Candles • Table linens • Giftware

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Day Sale

Pasta Sauce 640 ml, limit 4 total

Day Sale

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3055 Oak Street

1824 Cedar Road

550 Cairnsmore Street

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250-246-3551

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Open Daily from 7:30 am - 9:00 pm 100% Locally Owned & Operated • We deliver! (See store for details) We reserve the right to limit quantities • Pictures for illustrative purposes only

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