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Cops for Cancer piped up First The 21 riders of the Tour de Rock Cops for Cancer team rolled into Ladysmith Monday, Sept. 28. After a pit stop at Tim Hortons the cyclists were piped up First Avenue to the Ladysmith & District Credit Union, where they participated in some official ceremonies and mingled with the public. Then they headed down the hill,and after a brief stop at the Fox & Hounds Pub, pressed on to the Chemainus Best Western. They were scheduled to be back in Ladysmith that evening for a Red Serge Dinner at the Eagles Hall. Tuesday morning, they were to breakfast at the Chemainus Royal Canadian Legion, then stop in for a visit at Chemainus Elementary School, before heading on to Duncan, the next stop on their tip-totip ride of Vancouver Island, raising funds in the fight against cancer. More in the Oct. 6 edition of the Chronicle. Craig Spence

Thirteen pigs die of mysterious toxin at RASTA sanctuary Sanctuary owner distraught as potbellied pigs die suddenly – postmortems conducted to determine cause of deaths Craig Spence the chronicle

It’s been a horrific episode for a woman who recently moved her animal rescue sanctuary from Alberta to Chemainus, but Lucie Cerny, who runs the RASTA (Rescue And Sancturary for Threatened Animals) at 9233 Chemainus Road, thinks she’s found an antidote for the toxin that killed 13 of her potbellied pigs over four days. When the Chronicle went to the RASTA Sanctuary on Wednesday Sept. 23 a man inside said Cerny was too busy and distraught to do interviews. At that point, information had been released stating that three potbellied pigs had died. By Thursday night five more had died, and another five died after that. But the

latest posts on the RASTA Sanctu- animal refuge in an area which currary Facebook page indicate an rently lacks this support,” says the antibiotic has been found that is RASTA web site. preventing more deaths. “The RASTA Sanctuary offers a “We just finished another round of lifelong safe haven to numerous Atropine injections and everyone farm, as well as other domestic is up and doing well,” Cerny post- animals which otherwise have noed Monday, Sept. 28. where else to go.” RASTA was founded by Cerny in That vision was put in jeopardy as 2001, and operated until recently Cerny worked round the clock to just south of Calgary. In 2013 it determine what was killing her pigs, founded the Potbelly Pig and Farm and as the bills stacked up for treatAnimal Rehoming Network, and in ments, postmortems and burials. 2014 the Farm Animal Rescue & Cerny’s Facebook post on ThursRehoming Movement (FARRM). day, Sept. 24, said, “I’ve had about “Lucie has recently taken on the three hours of sleep in the last monumental task of relocating the three days.” RASTA Sanctuary and all the aniShe went on to describe the mals to Vancouver Island for a bet- stress the sudden deaths of the ter quality of life for the animals pigs was causing. Thirteen potbellied pigs died suddenly at the RASTA Sanctuary as well as to fill a need for farm See RASTA, Page 3 in Chemainus. From the RASTA Facebook Page

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Terry Fox run initial figures tallied Supporters can still make online donations to the 35th Annual cancer fundraiser

Stock the Locker campaign raises $32,000 Organizers of the Stock the Locker Campaign, which raises funds for students who need financial assistance getting school supplies raised $32,000 in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district. “Your generosity helped provide school supplies and other necessities for vulnerable local students,” says a release from the NanaimoLadysmith Schools Foundation. Special thanks went to: Staples for collecting $15,000; Coastal Community Credit Union for raising $5,000; Woodgrove Centre for donating $5,000; and to Runners of Compassion, local service clubs, private donors, and SD 68 employees, who contributed more than $7,000; Costco, Long Lake Chateau, and Curves, who donated supplies. “We will continue to fundraise until we reach our goal of $50,000 to support local school children in need,” the release concludes. You can find out more, and make a donation, at NLSF.ca.

Shih Tzu siblings Spence and Macy were keen to set off on the Terry Fox Run Sept. 20, especially since their owner April Marrington would be doing most of the hard work. Craig Spence

It’s not too late to support schools that may double Terry Fox’s drive to find a that amount. cure and alleviate the ef- “Thanks so much to everyfects of cancer. one who came out,” McLeod Initial results of the 35th said. Annual Terry Fox Run are She wanted to pass on in, reported organizer Anita a reminder to those who McLeod, the Town of Lady- weren’t about to join in the smith’s community services event, that donations can coordinator. still be made for Ladysmith The 2015 trot, cycle and Site #117 online at www.terwalk: ryfox.org. • drew 62 official entrants, McLeod also wanted to as well as about a dozen pass on her thanks to run people who joined without sponsors: the 49th Paralregistering; lel Grocery and McDonalds • was helped along by 20 for providing muffins and volunteers; drinks at the event. • brought in $1,416 in donaYou can see some clips tions; from the Terry Fox Run on • will continue to see do- the Ladysmith-Chemainus nations coming in from Chronicle’s Facebook page.

Marijuana talk raises interest, concerns at UBCM

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“It’s getting to kids and it’s getting to them in creating its own regulations for illegal ‘medical ways that are really concerning,” Arnett, who pot dispensaries.’ is a social worker, told council in July. Because cities like Vancouver have their own Winchester told delegates to the UBCM con- police forces, they are better positioned to imCoun. Steve Arnett and Mayor Aaron Stone were among the interested parties when US ference that municipalities can look to Van- plement their own regulations for businesses lawyer Tonia Winchester offered her perspec- couver as an example of directions they might that sell marijuana. She said they realize “we can no longer afford tive on the legalization of marijuana in Canada, want to take now and moving into the future. “I do think there is room for federal municipal- to have these policies in place,” and added: and the role municipalities might have to play ities to take action, similar to what Vancouver “What we’re doing isn’t really working.” between now and then. Vancouver is the first city in Canada to “Very informative and thought-provoking,” has done, to create regulation to support what regulate illegal marijuana dispensaries. OpStone texted from the annual convention of is already happening in reality,” she said. The UBCM called for the decriminalization of erators must pay a $30,000 licensing fee and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) where marijuana in 2012, and the City of Vancouver locate at least 300 metres from community Winchester was making her remarks. A former prosecutor, Winchester worked for has been defying federal marijuana laws by centres and schools. a citizen coalition called New Approach Washington, that successfully carried through an initiative to legalize possession of small amounts of cannabis in Washington state. She believes B.C. is ready for a policy shift From Page 1 that could influence the rest of the country. “I’ve literally had animals “Not to be a Yankee revolutionary,” she said, dying in my arms for the past “but I do think that it’s not as clear cut that it’s a three days and every ounce of my energy is being devotfederal question only.” In July Arnett put Ladysmith council on noed to their care,” she said. B.C. has the highest The bodies of two pigs that tice that it needs to prepare for the day when consumer debt load in the prohibitions against the use of marijuana are died Thursday morning were country, according to the eased, citing developments south of the border. driven by a volunteer to the Chartered Professional He also pointed to the Liberal Party of Canada’s Animal Health Monitoring Accountants of BC, with support of ‘smart laws’ that would end this coun- Lab in Abbotsford. As of Friaverage per capita debt topping $58,600 here, com- try’s 92 year prohibition on the personal use of pot. day, Sept. 25, Cerny had not Arnett’s main concern was the access youth received any postmortem repared to $49,600 nationally. and children might gain to THC-containing sults. Personal debt includes Since the initial deaths, steps substances if the laws are relaxed in Canada. credit card, personal lines He noted that even if the federal government have been taken to sequester of credit, or personal The expenses are mounting, 9 p.m. at Chemainus United loans, and mortgage debt. makes the laws concerning pot, it will be up the animals. “The pigs have all to municipalities to regulate businesses that been kept in a small area for and RASTA is looking for sup- Church at 9841 Willow Street. “B.C.’s high consumer close monitoring, I’ve removed port. Says Cerny in her post, The event was in the works might open up to sell it. debt is a financial burden Research suggests frequent use of THC-con- all old bedding, changed their “If you’d like to help with the before disaster struck at that can potentially strain taining substances by youth causes permanent feed entirely as well as exam- growing veterinary costs, do- the sanctuary. Featuring the British Columbians’ abildamage to the developing brain, especially ined every square foot of this nations can be made through Chemainus Legion Communiity to maintain payments, since the potency and concentration of THC in property looking for poison- the website RastaRescue.org.” ty Band and the Free Radical especially if interest rates A fundraiser for RASTA is Dixieland Band, admission to some ingested substances is much higher to- ous plants, mushrooms and were to rise,” says a scheduled for Oct. 3 from 7 to the event is by donation. otherwise,” Cerny said. day than it used to be. CPABC release. the chronicle

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Watering restrictions remain in effect until October 31, 2015, but with the recent rainfall, the provincial drought level for Vancouver Island has been downgraded, so we have moved back to Stage Two water restrictions. During Stage Two: • Odd numbered premises may sprinkle on Thursday and Sunday. • Even numbered premises may sprinkle on Wednesday and Saturday. Automatic sprinkling systems must be programmed to match Stage 2 permitted dates and times or be manually operated to comply with the bylaw. • Washing of cars, boats, driveways and houses is permitted. • Hand watering trees, shrubs, flowers or vegetables using a hose with a shut-off spray nozzle is permitted. Sprinkling and hand watering may be carried out for a maximum of two hours per sprinkling day between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. OR 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. For further details, please see the Water Restrictions Notice on our website at www.ladysmith.ca or call Public Works at 250.245.6445.

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Mark MacDonald Conservative Our seniors are now beginning to receive benefits they’ve been paying for all their working lives, and deserve now. This makes it imperative that Canada’s stable economy continues to grow in an unstable world. In order to pay for this, seniors know we need more high paying jobs. The Conservative government’s sound fiscal planning has ensured that Canada Pension Plan benefits are secure, and they’ve introduced a wide number of measures that help seniors. Single seniors often find it difficult to make ends

meet, while couples the things we all want have almost double without hanging their the CPP income but grand kids out to dry. share expenses like One party says it will housing, utilities, etc. run deficits and the This needs to be ad- two other parties are dressed as well. either dancing with There are other seri- the truth by saying ous issues that worry they aren’t running seniors: Will their deficits, or maybe grand kids be able they don’t understand to have a university math. Either way, it’s education? Will they very dangerous. have a family home? Are there enough jobs here so they can watch their grand kids grow up? They are also concerned about public security. What I’m hearing from seniors is they are thankful for the Prime Minister’s measured rePaul Manly sponse regarding refGreen ugees. It’s much safer Seniors contribute than the Liberal/NDP so much to our comoff-the-cuff political munities, both sopronouncements to cially and economiblindly open wide the cally, especially here doors of immigration on Vancouver Island. and let anyone into We need policies that Canada without prop- support seniors’ indeer security checks. pendence, economic Seniors realize the self-sufficiency, and Conservatives have a social health, so they solid plan to pay for Turn to next page

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communities, and improving our health and quality of life. We will work with the provinces, territories, and retiree organizations to enhance the Canada Pension Plan. Within three months of the election, the new federal Finance Minister will convene provincial and territorial counterparts to begin this work. We will restore the eligibility age for Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement to 65, putting an average of $13,000 annually into the pockets of the lowest income Canadians, as they become seniors. A Statistics Canada study found that the cost of goods typically purchased by seniors rises faster than those bought by non-senior families. We will develop a new measure for the cost of living faced by seniors: the Seniors Price Index. We will not cut pension income splitting for seniors. Finally, as part of a Liberal’s commitment to a new investment of nearly $20 billion in social infrastructure, seniors’ facilities are a priority. As your elected MP I am committed that these funds build seniors housing and facilities in NanaimoLadysmith.

Sheila Malcolmson NDP Caring for an aging population is one of the most significant challenges that Canada and NanaimoLadysmith will face in the coming decade. But after 10 years of Stephen Harper, it’s clear the Conservatives have the wrong priorities. The Harper Conservatives said ‘no’ to strengthening the Canada Pension Plan and raised the retirement age from 65 to 67 – taking more than $13,000 away from every senior. And they have imposed reckless, unilateral cuts to health and senior care funding, leaving hospital beds occupied by patients who don’t have another option for care. An NDP government will provide the longterm stable funding provinces and territories need to deliver quality health care and seniors’ care. We will invest in home care for an additional 41,000 seniors, offering patient-focused care from their own homes, by the end of our first mandate.

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Our plan will help provinces build 5,000 more nursing home beds and improve access to palliative care and end-of-life care for Canadians’ loved ones. The NDP will raise every Canadian’s pension by increasing Canada Pension Plan benefits and return the retirement age to 65. We can lift 200,000 seniors out of poverty by enhancing the Guaranteed Income Supplement and help families plan for their retirement by keeping pension splitting for seniors. It is a question of priorities. Instead of handing out tax breaks to Canada’s richest corporations, an NDP government will help seniors throughout Nanaimo-Ladysmith thrive after they retire and age with dignity.

than going into longFrom previous page can continue to be term care. We supfull and active par- port a balance of care ticipants in Canadian model, where seniors can get the help they society. Greens will ensure need through home that seniors have in- and community supcome security after port services. These they retire by passing services are costlaws to protect pen- effective and provide sions, and requiring more options for seall corporate pension niors and their famiplans to be audited lies. To find out more, go to show they are adto www.greenparty. equately funded. For those without ca. adequate pensions, the Green plan for a Guaranteed Liveable Income will guarantee that no senior will live in poverty. Many seniors want to continue working. The Green Party would end mandatory Tim Tessier retirement and proLiberal vide retirement flexA Liberal governible benefits for those who wish to stay in ment will take direct action to provide Cathe work force. Our plan for improv- nadians with a more ing public transit will secure retirement. By choosing to inalso benefit seniors, allowing them to re- vest in the middle main independent class, job creation, and socially connect- and economic growth, ed when they are no we will restore fiscal responsibility to longer able to drive. Although it is often Ottawa. Investing in said that seniors are infrastructure is vital increasing healthcare to creating middle costs, that is not true. class jobs today and The skyrocketing sustained economic costs of prescription growth for years to drugs are the real rea- come that can pay son, and Greens will for our aging populaintroduce a national tion. Every dollar spent Pharmacare plan, savpublic infraing our healthcare on structure grows and system billions. Many seniors would makes our econoprefer to stay in their my stronger, while own homes when also creating jobs, our they need help, rather strengthening

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Syrian refugees sponsored Editor: The Board of Ladysmith First United Church, bolstered by the support of the larger community, agreed on Wednesday, Sept. 23, to endorse the efforts of a local group to bring a Syrian family to Ladysmith. With that support in hand, the committee will first apply to the United Church of Canada to be included in their refugee sponsorship agreement with the federal government. Following that an application will be made to Immigration Canada to sponsor a family of four (including a baby to be born in December). The fourth family member will increase the financial obligation. With over $30,000 already pledged for the project, the additional expense is not a concern. Those who have pledged support, and any who would still like to contribute, may make their cheques payable to Ladysmith First United Church, designated for Refugee Sponsorship. Tax-deductible receipts will be issued early in 2016. The family in Syria has already begun filling out their application papers. It may be months before we need furniture and household items for them, but we are well on the way to making a difference in the world. John and Kathy Potts Ladysmith

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Bozo eruptions becoming more frequent

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by Tom Fletcher Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. We’re seeing the effects of our post-literate, feelingsbased education system and media on the federal election. Candidate bozo eruptions are becoming more frequent. Most recently a Liberal candidate on Vancouver Island admitted she has long believed that hijacked jetliners could not have destroyed the World Trade Centre on 9-11, that it was all “a lie.” That was “my truth,” she said, in the lingo of the feelings-first, inner-child crowd. Now she’s “moved on” to a slightly different fact-free conclusion, that we’ll just never know how those 3,000 people

were murdered. And she wants to go to Ottawa and help run this country. Feelings-based beliefs were on display again at last week’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver, where bozo eruptions by local politicians come in bunches. This year’s main outbreak was an emotional demand that the B.C. government enact a provincial bill of rights. This magic municipal Magna Carta “recognizes the right of every resident to live in a healthy environment, including the right to clean air, clean water and vibrant ecosystems.” Alert taxpayers may wonder, how many lawyers would it take to define “vibrant”? More on that in a moment. Local councils across B.C. and around the country have been pitched this scheme by the David Suzuki Foundation, which calls it the Blue Dot campaign. In short, it’s part of the bigger plan to save the planet by crushing capitalism, currently being pushed by the Pope, the UN and others. Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps was one of the most passionate backers. She quoted the

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Volkswagen fiddling its diesel fuel emission results. The resolution calls for “access to justice when environmental rights are infringed,” which sounds like code for some sort of costly new legal aid program to pursue every individual grievance. Meanwhile in the real world, class action lawsuits are being prepared to gain compensation for lost resale value of millions of cars. This is what happens in fortunate places like Canada that already have access to justice. O’Neill read off a long list of existing B.C. legislation that protects water, air, wildlife, food, public health and so on. Helps replied that this bill of rights would “consolidate” all that. One more layer of bureaucracy, that’s the Victoria spirit. Williams Lake Mayor Walt Cobb pleaded with rural delegates to reject this “David Suzuki propaganda” that is designed to put more roadblocks in the way of the very resource industries that provide our modern comforts. Alas, the resolution passed in a show of hands that should have been, but wasn’t, put to a counted vote.

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plea presented to her council by an 11-year-old recruited by the Blue Dot team. There are many such children, terrified by indoctrination about the imminent destruction of Earth and all its cuddly creatures that has bombarded them since they learned to speak. They are found in the wealthiest countries in human history, those enjoying health, comfort and opportunity not imagined by anyone 100 years ago. In the vast, air-conditioned hall of the Vancouver Convention Centre, there were several attempts at adult supervision. Coquitlam Coun. Terry O’Neill noted that unlike intrinsic rights articulated in Canada’s charter, freedom of assembly and so forth, this is an attempt to invent new rights that are actually demands for “others to do something for you.” Indeed, if we’re going to have government by 11-year-olds, we might as well throw in a right to free ice cream. Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz went off on a rant about how this new “vision” would protect us from things like

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Retirement Security needs to be there Everyone deserves double. We need to be to retire with peace ready. Poverty is on of mind and age with the rise amongst sedignity. That’s why niors in Canada, espeTom Mulcair and the cially for women. We NDP have a plan to can do better and the make sure pensions, NDP has a plan for health care, housing supporting seniors. and other services are Instead of strengththere when seniors ening public pensions, need them. Stephen Harper’s Sheila Malcolmson An NDP government Conservatives raised NDP will reverse the Con- the age of eligibilservative cuts and ity for OAS and GIS to improve retireprotect and strength- from 65 to 67. He has ment security: An NDP government en both public and refused calls from private pensions. the country’s pre- will restore the age of Right now, nearly miers to bolster the retirement to 65, so you one third of work- CCP/QPP, and voted don’t have to wait an ing Canadians will down an NDP motion extra two years to retire. We’ll boost the Guarface a steep drop in to expand the plans. their standard of liv- Instead of showing anteed Income Suping when they retire. national leadership plement and expand Seven out of ten of on growing health the benefits under the us don’t have a work- needs like long-term Canada and Quebec place pension plan, care, the Conserva- pension plans. We will improve proand even when we do, tives have cut $36 bilCanada is one of the lion from health care tections for workplace only countries in the while handing out tax pensions when compaOECD that does not breaks to Canada’s nies go bankrupt, and protect workers’ pen- richest corporations make sure employsions if their company – tax breaks Justin ers can’t unilaterally goes bankrupt. Trudeau has said they change your benefits after you’ve retired. Over the next 25 can keep. We know that seniors years, the number of Tom Mulcair’s and seniors in Canada will the NDP have a plan need more than pensions:

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Heart attacks, dreams part of Stz’uminus carver’s mask Carver Jerry Harris with the Canoe Mask he carved after dreams that came to him while recovering from heart attacks Craig Spence the chronicle

When he had his first heart attack, carver Jerry Harris Wushq dreamed his Canoe Mask. “I found that I would have some really good dreams,” he said of the experience. A couple of months later, he was struck by a second heart attack, and another dream. “I woke up with the song that goes with the Canoe Mask,” he said. That was about six years ago. Now the completed mask travels with him in a specially designed and constructed case, adorned with chevron and canoe symbols that are an important part of his cultural heritage. Opening the case is like opening the door to another world – a parallel universe where European notions about what’s real, and not, no longer apply. The mask looks out from its red casket, the canoe’s ceremonial paddles neatly stacked below it, and you can’t help but wonder, who’s behind it. What does the spirit in there think of me, glimpsing into its world. You can’t help feeling like an intruder. Masks, real masks, don’t have to be worn to have a spirit in them. At least not masks carved purposefully, out of thoughtfully selected cedar, with vision and culture guiding chisel and mallet. Real masks have a life of their own. At some point you find yourself asking: What would I see if I put that mask on? If I sang the song that goes with it? Danced the ceremonial dance? One of Jerry Harris’ proudest moments was seeing his grandson put on the Canoe Mask – the first person to wear it. On that occasion, the mask was worn “to honour books in Hul’qumi’num that are coming out for school kids.” As well as being a carver, Jerry is training to continue teaching Hul’qumi’num, the language his mask speaks, the language of his ancestors. He hopes that by June he may be teaching Hul’qumi’num full time. At 67 he’s still recovering the meanings and nuances of words he remembers from a time – until the age of five – when he was living with his parents on their boat. Passing on his language and the skills of a Stz’uminus carver are the passions of Harris’s life. So he’s in the process of converting his garage into a studio where he will teach people how to bring out the shapes ingrained in cedar. “Most of my art is all spiritual; it all comes from dreams,” Jerry said. “I think everybody’s got a spiritual side, and once you step into the spiritual side you begin to tap into your dream.” New PatieNts welcome ALL DenTAL PLAnS ACCePTeD. ComPLeTe DenTAL CAre for eVeryone.

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Business hopefuls vie for VIU prizes Students could get cut of $10,000 in cash, $7,000 in services

If you’re a VIU student or grad, and have a great business plan you want to try on in front of a savvy panel, forget about the Dragon’s Den – your old alma mater has a better forum for budding entrepreneurs. Vancouver Island University has announced the VIU Business Plan competition. Students and alumni can put their best business foot forward for a chance to win a share in $10,000 worth of cash prizes and $7,000 in business services. “We know there’s a strong entrepreneurial spirit in our community, and among VIU students and alumni who have great ideas for businesses,” said John Predyk, professor in VIU’s Faculty of Management and chair of the 2015 competition. “We encourage all students from all faculties at VIU, and alumni from any year to consider developing a business idea to enter in the competition.”

VIU has partnered with lead sponsor the Pieter de Reuver Foundation, StartUp Nanaimo, the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation (NEDC), Young Professionals of Nanaimo, and Coastal Community Credit Union, along with a growing list of regional business partners offering business services as part of the prize package. “Our students and alumni entering the competition also benefit from the guidance of experienced business professionals who have offered their mentorship through the entry process,” says Predyk, adding entrants can gain valuable skills in strategic planning, project management, critical thinking, professional presentations, and community engagement. The second annual VIU Business Plan Competition is seeking entries from currently enrolled VIU students or alumni of VIU who have successfully completed at

Town of Ladysmith Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 226 of the Community Charter, that Council will give final consideration to Town of Ladysmith Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw 2015, No. 1892 at a Council meeting on October 13th, 2015 at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, B.C. Town of Ladysmith Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw 2015, No. 1892 proposes to partially exempt from municipal taxation the following properties for the year 2016. 2016 ESTIMATE FOR AMOUNT OF TAX REVENUE FOREGONE BASED ON 2015

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The Expert Class riders took to the circuit at about 2:15 p.m. to try their ‘cyclocross’ skills against the hills, sand and twists of the Tug Boat trail set up in Ladysmith’s Transfer Beach Park Sept. 27. Craig Spence

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Garden talk ideas offered year round The Ladysmith Saltair Garden Club and Ladysmith Community Garden Society have all the seasons mapped out for their annual speakers series. Most of the talks are delivered the third Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), at St. John’s Anglican Church Hall on the corner of Buller St. and Third Ave. Speakers are included with a $15 Ladysmith Saltair Garden Club membership, or cost two dollars at the door. In the lineup: • Oct. 15 - Ian Efford: Rhodo Gardens of Vancouver Island • Nov. 19 - Barbara Ebel: Sustainable Gardening for Ourselves and Nature • Jan 21 - Joanne Tomio: Getting in Shape for Gardening • Feb. 18 - Joy Story: Timing is Everything • Mar. 8 - Colen Hanson: Starting and Growing Vegetable Seedlings (Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at The Ladysmith Library, 740 First Ave. – free admission). • Mar. 17 - Chris Southwick: The Rhododendron: Beauty, Diversity and Culture • Apr. 21 - Brenda Beckwith: Native Habitats: Hedgerows and Salish Meadows • May 7 - A Saturday Open House at Ladysmith Community Gardens from 10 a.m. to Noon, High St. and Second Ave. – free admission May 14 - Garden Club Plant Sale, 9 a.m. at Aggie Hall, First Ave. and Symonds May 19 - Members’ input on Amazing Annuals and Perfect Perennials Program Details online at: ladysmithsaltairgardenclub.wordpress.com Sponsor Appreciation at: ladysmithcommunitygardensociety.weebly.com.

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Becoming Sustainable Facilities Plan Update Public Forums Including Proposed School Closures

The Board of Education is currently consulting parents, students and the public about its Facilities Plan Update. During the next several weeks, the Board will be holding public forums to discuss the proposals in the plan. The format of these forums has been designed to encourage dialogue and discussion. At each meeting, there will be a short introductory session; a presentation; a facilitatorled discussion group on topics of importance to each community; and a short closing session.

The meetings scheduled for school zones are as follows: South Zone - Cedar Area Elementary Schools Tuesday, October 6: 7 to 9 p.m. – North Cedar Intermediate Discussion group topics will include the amalgamation of North Cedar Intermediate and Woodbank Primary schools, with the proposed closure of one of the two schools in June 2016. North Zone - Rutherford Elementary Thursday, October 8: 7 to 9 p.m. – Rutherford Elementary Discussion group topics will include the proposed closure of Rutherford Elementary in June 2017, as well as the future plans to relocate the district’s Skills for Life Program. Tuesday, October 13: 7 to 9 p.m. - Frank J. Ney Elementary Discussion group topics will include the construction of a new wing at Frank J. Ney Elementary as well as the relocation of students from Rutherford Elementary to Frank J. Ney, McGirr and Randerson Ridge elementary schools. Central Zone - Woodlands Secondary Tuesday, October 20: 7 to 9 p.m. – Woodlands Secondary Discussion group topics include the proposed closure of Woodlands Secondary in June 2016, with the relocation of students into Wellington Secondary and Nanaimo District Secondary schools. District Programs Tuesday, October 27: 7 to 9 p.m. - Nanaimo District Secondary Discussion group topics will include the relocation of district programs as well as the relocation of the Learn@Home programs (K-7 and 8-12). The plan proposes significant changes to schools in our district and it is important for the Board of Education to hear parents’ input. We hope that as many parents as possible will attend one of these forums and participate in the discussion groups. In addition, at any time during the consultation process, individuals and groups can submit written input to the Board of Education by email to consultation@sd68.bc.ca, fax 250 741-5309, or mail to the Board of Education, 395 Wakesiah Avenue, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3K6 by Sunday, November 15, 2015. For more information, visit the Facilities Plan Update

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Punished 10. Cartoon feline 12. Productive land 13. Playfully mischievous one 15. Liquorice-flavored seeds 16. Changed or modified 18. Used to strengthen and harden steel 19. Extinct flightless bird of New Zealand 20. Atomic #63 21. Missing soldiers 24. Payment (abbr.) 27. Blood-sucking African fly 30. Erstwhile 31. Used to have (Scottish) 33. ___ Ming: Houston Rocket player 34. CNN’s founder 35. Volcanic craters 37. 2-wheeled carriage 39. Team cheer 41. Lingering sign of injury 42. Brews 44. Mix with society 47. Type of healthcare plan 48. Spanish baby 49. Expression of sympathy 50. Openwork fishing fabric 52. Farm state 53. Weak-willed (Yiddish) 56. Madwort 61. Cause to expand 62. S. Am. procyonids 63. Former German tennis champion 65. Professional intent on career CLUES DOWN

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Hundreds of ‘cy- and sandy sections, clocross’ riders con- punchy, grassy climbs, verged on Ladysmith’s swift pavement secTransfer Beach Park tions and last but not Sept. 27 to pit them- least, the new secret selves against the ups, addition, ‘the stairs downs, ins and outs of despair’,” said a deof the Tugboat Cross. scription emailed to The park was zig- riders in the run-up to zagged with a staked the event. out trail that covCompetitors in the ered just about every novice to expert square foot of ground, classes of Cross on including legs into the Rock were not the Amphitheatre and disappointed, as they along the beach. ground up the hills, “The course has fan- whizzed down them, tastic views of the and kicked up ‘roostLadysmith harbour er tails’ in the sand. in addition to twisty See a video of the tree sections, pebbly event on the Ladysmith

1. Black-eyed & sugar snap 2. Czech River 3. World’s longest river 4. Canned 5. Giant’s Hall of Fame Linebacker 6. Worn to Mecca 7. Fanatical partisan 8. Rapturous delight 9. Southern Redbelly ____ (minnows) 10. Weekday 11. Seaman 12. A way to bless 14. Harper, Bruce and Robert E. 15. Ammunition 17. Scheduled to arrive 22. Sour or bitter in taste 23. Closed automobile 24. Philemon (abbr., Biblical) 25. “Throne of Glass” author Sarah 26. A way to give information 28. 55122 MN 29. Scenic French fabric 32. Apothecaries’ unit 36. No seats available 38. Extraordinary intellect 40. Solomon Islands capital 43. Furrow 44. Principal ethnic group of China 45. Collectable 46. Rouse 51. Not those 54. Serviette 55. Coalition with a common purpose 56. Maple genus 57. Localities 58. Asian ox 59. Let it stand 60. Title of respect 64. Exist

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616 Oyster Bay Dr. Car Shop Lot 4, Plan 45800 Parent parcel 1109.300 Folio 1109.316

1,782.86

1,078.26

2,861.12

2,918.34

2,976.71

Ladysmith Golf Club Society 224.2(i) Recreational

380 Davis Rd. DL43, LD43, except Plans 2478, 4670, 5873, 7527, 8922, 12027, 14051, 15693, 835R, 34197, 48247 & VIP57353. exc E&N R/W Pcl A (DD24404N) Pcl C (DD344431), VIP65242 Folio 1017.005

2,944.40

3,542.63

6,487.03

6,616.77

6,749.11

Ladysmith Festival of Lights 224.2(a) Non-Profit

1163 4th Ave Lot A, DL146, LD43, Plan 34438 Folio 1449.200

7,277.69

4,142.04 11,419.73 11,648.12

11,881.08

Arts Council of Ladysmith & District 224.2(a) Non-Profit

Units J, K & L - 610 Oyster Bay Rd Lot 4, Plan 45800 Parent Parcel 1109.300 Folio 1109.328

Eco-Tourism Building (mechanical room and public storage only) 224.2(a) Non-Profit

Transfer Beach Lot 2, Plan 36262 (Specifically the area of land and buildings outlined in bold on Schedule ‘E’) Folio 1110.110

Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary 224.2(a) Non-Profit

910 1st Ave (Thrift Shop) Lot 1, Blk 30, Plan 703A Folio 263.000

Canadian Legion Branch #171 224.2(a) Non-Profit

621 1st Ave Lot A, Blk 8, Plan 703 (except the section outlined in bold on Schedule “F”) Folio 70.000

Section 3 St John’s Masonic Temple Assoc (Leased by Town for parking lot) 225.2(a) Partnering Agreement

769.69

465.50

1,235.19

1,259.89

1,285.09

2,032.62

1,229.31

3,261.93

3,327.17

3,393.71

5,486.98

3,059.03

8,546.01

8,716.93

8,891.27

149.28

271.27

420.55

428.96

437.54

PART 3 26 Gatacre St Lot 9, Blk 9, LD43, Plan 703 Folio 85.000

2,405.94

1,381.44

3,787.38

3,863.13

3,940.39

Ladysmith & District Historical Society archives 225.2(a) Partnering Agreement

1115A - 1st Ave., (Under Tim Hortons) Lot 1, VIS5873, DL118, LD43 Folio 1373.010

2,873.16

1,478.22

4,351.38

4,438.41

4,527.18

Municipal Parking lot 225.2(a) Partnering Agreement

17 & 25 Roberts St Lots 8 & 9, Blk 11, Plan 703A Folios 123.000 & 125.000

4,051.44

1,931.37

5,982.81

6,102.47

6,224.52

72,258.88

52,975.37 125,234.25 127,738.94 130,293.72

TOTALS

As required by Section 227 of the Community Charter, we have included estimated costs of providing the permissive tax exemptions for 2016 and the next two years. Properties will not be automatically exempt in 2017 and 2018. The above Bylaw may be inspected at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, British Columbia during normal office hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) excluding statutory holidays.

Dee Kinnee, Engagement Manager with the Festival of Murals.

Mural Society appoints Kinnee

The Chemainus Festival of Murals Society (CFOMS) has announced the appointment of Dee Kinnee as Community Engagement Manager. The objective of this new position is to increase awareness of the mural program and to garner community support, said CFOMS President Tom Andrews. “We’re delighted to have Dee as part of the team. This is a new position, and her job will be to build community support for the mural program,” he said. A Chemainus resident for over 25 years, Kinnee has a reputation as a community leader, having worked with Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society, Chemainus Business Improvement Association, Chemainus Theatre Festival, Chemainus Gardens, and Chemainus Village. “I’m eager to get started,” Kinnee said. “My first task is to connect with local businesses and residents to implement a membership drive. “This year the Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn is sponsoring our membership drive,” she added. “They’ve contributed fantastic incentives. New and renewing members will earn guest room and pool discounts, free breakfasts and more.” Andrews says these membership benefits will be available only for a limited time. “If you would like to learn more about the mural program and how you can be involved, contact Dee right away at (250) 246-0252 or FOMmembership@muraltown.com.”

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3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Privately situated, this home shows very well. A pan handle driveway with good turning area, newer roof, gas fireplace, overlength carport, separate workshop, gorgeous back deck with fountain and beautiful plantings.

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4 bedrooms, loads of room and easy to add a second bathroom, this 4 bedroom home is like something out of Better Homes and Gardens, for layout, décor and pretty fenced yard. .27 acre, new $20,000 septic, bordering ALR land. Very private and walking distance to Crow and Gate Pub. Pretty garden area and two nicely appointed workshops/storage.

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250-245-5553

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of your mother, daughter, sister, granny, aunt and friend on September 19, 2015. She touched so many of us, both young and old, and she will be missed by all of us. She was predeceased by her mother, Gwen, and her sister, Julie. She leaves behind her father, Dan (Pat), her kids, Brent, Dan (Meg) and Amanda (Jay), her sisters, Lynda, Maggie, Shannon (Jimmy), and Sally (Neil), her grandchildren, Kennedy, Markus, Myla, Jacob and Leila, and many nieces and nephews. Her special friends Andrea, Lyla, Karen and Doug, Keith, Diana, Dorothy and of course her best friend, Buddy. A Celebration of Life in her honour will be held on October 10, 2015 from 12 noon to 3 pm at the Ladysmith Legion, 621 - 1st Avenue. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, please make a donation to the local Food Bank or the Crofton Seawalk in her name.

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Help Wanted LADYSMITH PRESS needs physically fit individuals for their continually expanding collating department. Part time positions available 8 - 16 hrs/wk, $11.25/hr. Afternoon and evening shifts - must be available Wednesdays. Benefits, profit sharing and advancement opportunities. Please submit your resume between 9 am and 5 pm in person to: Ladysmith Press, 940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BC or mail to: Ladysmith Press, PO Box 400, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3. No phone calls please. We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of Angela Johanne Fletcher, a.k.a. Angeline Fletcher a.k.a. Angeline Johanne Fletcher, deceased, formerly of 871 Dunsmuir Crescent, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1N7 Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Angela Johanne Fletcher, a.k.a. Angeline Fletcher a.k.a. Angeline Johanne Fletcher are hereby notiďŹ ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Gerry Clarke a.k.a. Gerald Robert Clarke at 516 Louise Road, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1W7, on or before October 13, 2015, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

PRODUCTION WORKERS Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest Independently owned newspaper group is currently looking for Part Time Production Workers for its Ladysmith location. This is an entry level general labour position that involves physical handling of newspapers and advertising supplements. REQUIREMENTS: â&#x20AC;˘ Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience would be an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment â&#x20AC;˘ Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail â&#x20AC;˘ Must have own transportation â&#x153;ąAfternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour Interested parties can email jobs@ladysmithpress.com or drop off their resumes between 9am and 5pm at:

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SUITES, LOWER LADY SMITH 1-BDRM suite level entry,Pet friendly, shared laundry, close to town. $650. (250)210-0756.

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â&#x20AC;˘ The Chemainus Ratepayers Association and the Chemainus Chamber of Commerce will September 1915 host an all-candidates meeting for the Oct. There is much in the shipping situation to restore confidence to the 19 federal election at Chemainus Secondary people of Ladysmith. At no time since the strike started three years School, Sept. 29 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Candidates ago today, have there been so many ships loading coal as this week. in the Cowichan-Malahat-Langford riding are In fact it seems as if the record of four years ago had been eclipsed. Martin Barker, Conservative; Fran Hunt-Jin- Apparently this is not spasmodic demand for coal, for according to all nouchi, Green; Alistair MacGregor, NDP; Maria accounts the demand will continue to increase. One reason for this is Manna, Liberal; and Paul Cortens, Libertarian. the superior quality of Extension coal, which, all other things being Bring your question for the candidates and get equal, gets the preference of the consumers. a ticket at the door. If your number is drawn, your question will be put to the candidates. September 1955 More than 4,000 people visited Ivey Green Park during the Labour â&#x20AC;˘ The more Cooks in the Kitchen, the better. The Ladysmith Resources Centre Association is of- Day weekend, Sam Guthrie, camp attendant reported this week. While no official count of visitors is kept, Mr. Guthrie said that he fering its popular program for youth aged 12 to 16 on Oct. 2, 9 at 9 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Partici- made a check on both Sunday and Labour Day and counted more than pants will: gain hands-on cooking experience, 2,000 on each day. A major development program was carried out at the park last winter learn about nutrition, learn about sanitation, and prepare food to take home to their fami- and the park has become increasingly popular as the tourist season lies. Call 250-245-3079 to register. Sponsored by has progressed, Mr. Guthrie reported. He said there have been 14 to 15 cars each night seeking accommodaSave On Foods, donations welcome. tion in the 11 camp sites and camping parties have doubled up on a site. â&#x20AC;˘ A fund raiser for rescued farm animals will Mr. Guthrie was unable to say whether more camp sites will be conbe held Saturday, Oct. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at structed this winter, but he did say that the original program for the Chemainus United Church, 9814 Willow Street. park calls for hard surfacing of the roads, installation of a water sysFeaturing the Chemainus Legion Community tem and the construction of sheltered cooking facilities in the picnic Band and the Free Radical Dixie Band, proarea. ceeds will go to RASTA (the Rescue and Sanctuary for Threatened Animals). You can find September 1985 out more about RASTA on Facebook and at Joe Watson always wanted to be a fireman, and once he did, he stayed rastarescue.org or by calling 250-324-2886. Adwith it for 35 years. Ladysmith Volunteer Fire Department honored mission to the concert is by donation. Watson, Sept. 10 for his service, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not about to put him out â&#x20AC;˘ Want to get up to speed on what the candi- to pasture yet. dates are saying as election day approaches The 69 year-old department veteran will be leaving the front lines to Oct. 19? Then book two hours for the Federal become its communication dispatcher. Election All-Candidates Forum, Oct. 8 from 7 Watson joined LVFD on Sept. 15, 1950. At that time the department to 9 p.m. at Aggie Hall in Ladysmith. Put on had one firetruck, a 1942 International pumper, and a 1937 Ford oneby the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, this ton hose truck. will be your chance to find out what Sheila Although not the old man of the department, Watson has serviced Malcolmson (NDP), Paul Manly (Green), Mark under five chiefs: Jameson, Jimmy Lumsden, Harry Blair, Burt Gilson McDonald (Conservative), and Tim Tessie and Bill Grouhel. (Liberal) and their parties stand for. Everyone is welcome. Aggie hall is located at 1110 First Ave in Ladysmith. â&#x20AC;˘ Take a look in Davy Jones Locker. The Chamber of Commerce and the Waterfront Gallery will be holding a fall fundraising gala Saturday, Oct. 24 from 6 to midnight at Aggie Hall. The 2nd Davy Jones Locker Arts Council fundraiser will feature a Seafood Dinner, live band (Luv Train), as well as a live and silent auction. Tickets are $40 for one, $75 for a pair. Available at the Chamber office, 33 Roberts Street or call 250-245-2112. Info available at ladysmithcofc. com.

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CVRD doing survey for recycling service From Sept. 23, to Nov. 23, 2015, Cowichan Valley Regional District will be attaching opinion surveys to residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; recycling totes in CVRD Electoral Areas. Residents are being asked to fill out the survey by selecting which new curbside services they want offered in their area, or if they want curbside services to remain the same. The surveys should then re-attach to the recycling tote for collection on the next recycling collection day (two weeks later). The results of the survey will be used to inform CVRD staff and Board of Directors of the curbside collection preferences of residents.

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