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Contenders vie for votes All candidates meeting draws crowd of 300 to Aggie Hall as election enters last leg Craig Spence
“Nanaimo-Ladysmith desperately needs an MP on the government side, the chronicle who can actually help the area, instead The four candidates vying to repre- of just complaining and saying no to sent Nanaimo-Ladysmith constituents everything,” MacDonald said in his in the next House of Commons, made concluding remarks. He then echoed statements that have their pitches to a crowd of about 300 been made by Conservative Leader in Aggie Hall Thursday, Oct. 8. Mark MacDonald, Conservative; Stephen Harper, that the other parties Sheila Malcolmson, NDP; Paul Manly, are not prepared to be good stewards Green; and Tim Tessier, Liberal came of the Canadian economy. ready to put their own case before vot- “There’s one thing becoming very ers, and to knock a few planks out of clear,” he said. “The other candidates are on a shopping spree to buy your the platforms of their rivals. They concluded the evening with im- votes. They have no credible plan to passioned calls for support, citing the pay for the promises that they’re makreasons they deserved the confidence ing.” He said Nanaimo-Ladysmith is losing of Ladysmith voters.
Dogpatch live-aboards served notice by town Craig Spence the chronicle
The Town of Ladysmith’s bylaw enforcement officer, accompanied by RCMP Oct. 8, distributed notices to boat owners moored in ‘Dogpatch’ telling them they have until mid-November to weight anchor and move on. Asked about the notices, Mayor Aaron Stone confirmed live-aboards in the Dogpatch have been served notice. “They would have to move on,” he said. “The zoning bylaw says they would have a seven day maximum stay.” The only areas where boats can be moored longer within the Town of Ladysmith’s boundaries – other than privately owned piers – are designated marinas. The boat owners are being given an extension to Nov. 15 so they can make alternative plans. Stone said the municipality is prepared to “assist them with whatever opportunities may be out there.” Asked what the Town of Ladysmith will do if the boat owners, some of
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whom have been moored in Water Lot 651 for years, do not obey the municipal notice, Stone said, “After that we will look at whatever options may be open to us.” He said the bylaw has to be applied ‘without prejudice’ to all boat owners moored in Ladysmith’s Harbour. There have recently been indications that Ladysmith might enforce its bylaws within Dogpatch. Oak Bay and the City of Victoria have taken steps ‘with some success’ enforcing their bylaws on crown water lots, and Ladysmith has been aware of those situations. A 2013 legal decision in Kelowna has given municipalities confidence they can enforce their bylaws on crown water lots, even if they do not hold the leases. “It is established that the zoning bylaws apply within crown water lots,” Stone said. He said Ladysmith has been prompted to take action because of some ‘dangerous’ incidents that have occurred in Dogpatch recently. See Dogpatch, Page 3
opportunities because MPs and MLA’s are not in tune with the governments in power. “You can’t continue to say no to Victoria and Ottawa and expect prosperity in your area.” Malcolmson said if people want change in Ottawa, they should vote New Democrat. “It’s all hands on deck in this election; New Democrats have the best chance of defeating the Conservatives in this election,” she said. As for running an economy she turned the mirror on her Conservative rival. “The Conservatives racked up another $130 billion in federal debt since taking power.” She added, “I’ll stand behind the New Democrat record on the economy. Finance Canada has said New Democrats have the best record of any political party across the country on debt and deficit.” Tessier scolded MacDonald for referring to Liberal Leader Justine Trudeau as Justin Bieber during the campaign. “It is a shame that our country has got to this point with a government that relies on bullying. “When is that going to stop?” he asked. “It’s only going to stop when we have leadership that has passion, compassion, and a real vision for a better Canada.” Manly said the Conservatives under Harper have implemented change without consulting or accounting for the wishes of Canadians. “People have talked about change in this election,” he said. “We have seen nine years of radical change in this country – radical change. I want my country back.” He said Elizabeth May has held the government to account in Ottawa on many issues. “She needs help in Parliament, and I want to go there and help her. She is a bold leader with a bold vision, and a respectful way of dealing with people in Parliament.” Election day is Monday, Oct. 19. If you’re not sure of what you need to vote, or where your poll is located, go to the Elections Canada web site at elections.ca
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Family, friends pay tribute to Zak Andrews Craig Spence with files from the Nanaimo Daily News
Zak Andrews, a 19 year-old Ladysmith man killed in a motor vehicle accident on the Nanaimo Parkway, is being remembered as an If you’re not sure of “amazing son” and a “guy who always left you what you need to vote, with a smile on your face.” and where, go to the Andrews was pronounced dead at the scene Elections Canada web after his Mazda RX8 was struck head-on by a site at elections.ca Suzuki Sidekick, which drove through the turnOn the home page you ing lane at Mostar Road on the Nanaimo Parkwill find out ‘How to reg- way into the northbound lane. ister,’ and you can ‘Check The 35 year-old Nanoose man who drove into or update your voter reg- the intersection was critically injured in the istration.’ There are also crash. links on: “Zak was an amazing son. His life was one • what ID you need; big adventure after another,” said his mother, • ways to vote; Denise Tutte. “He was fearless. He loved his • accessible voting, for family and friends unconditionally with every people with disabilities; fibre of his being. Our lives are better for hav• frequently asked ing known him.” questions. Said Zak’s sister, Jenaya Tutte, “When you You can also type in think of Zak words like ‘goofy’, ‘crazy’, and your postal code to find ‘loving’ come to mind. He always left you with a out what riding you are smile on your face, and always made sure that in and from there, click you knew he loved you. I was lucky to have on the ‘Where do I vote?’ him as my brother bear.” link to enter address information and find out where to vote. The election will be held Monday, Oct. 19, and polling stations are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can also phone Elections Canada at 1-800-463-6868.
Family and friends have been posting tributes to a man who has had a deep, positive influence on many. “The greatness of your life isn’t measured on how long you lived or how much money you had. It’s measured on the things you do with the time you get and the lives you touch in that amount of time,” said sister Jordyn Tutte. “Zak touched so many lives just by being himself. He may have driven teachers friends and family crazy, but he was somebody you couldn’t help but love. He had such a happy, loving vibe that will remain in our hearts forever. I will miss and love you forever my brother bear.” Added sister Maddy Andrews, “Zak is loved beyond belief. He was an amazing big brother and our lives will always be missing something now that he’s gone. We will never forget him. Zak had such a huge impact on my life and it’s hard to imagine a world without him, let alone live in one. Zak, thank you for being the greatest gift from God I could ever ask for. I love you forever and always.” A friend Dakota said he would be ‘the best uncle’ he could to Zak’s daughter. “It’s hard not to remember all the great times we had, the laughs we shared, and the birth of a daughter/
Zak Andrews is being remembered as a loving, caring son, brother and friend. niece that brought two families together. I miss you buddy! I’ll watch over the family for ya and be the best uncle I can for your daughter.” A celebration of Andrews’ life is being planned for Oct. 17, with information posted on the Facebook page: Celebration of life of Zak Andrews.
MacDonald vows action on derelict vessels
Water dogs otter be careful A woman whose labradoodles were swimming off Transfer Beach in Ladysmith Sept. 21, said her pets were lured into deep water then attacked by a group of otters. Her dogs were swimming ‘close to shore’, when they spotted what their owner took to be seals farther out. They paddled toward the creatures, which lured them out further. Then suddenly otters turned. “Both dogs were attacked by this group of otters when they dived down and came up underneath them,” she said. One of the dogs was seriously bitten twice – in the belly and hind leg. “ “It was an extremely traumatic event,” she said.
Protestors took to the waters in July, demanding the Viki Lyne II be removed from Ladysmith Harbour, and that something be done about derelict vessels Craig Spence the chronicle
Nanaimo Ladysmith Conservative candidate Mark MacDonald says a Conservative government will take steps to address the issue of derelict vessels abandoned in B.C. harbours. In an Oct. 5 release he said a Conservative government would commit to “set aside $1 million per year, beginning in 2016-17, to cover one-third the cost of removing priority derelict vessels, several of which are on the Ladysmith waterfront, including the Viki Lyne II.” He also said a re-elected Conservative government would commit to supporting a private members bill introduced by West Vancouver MP John Weston “that makes it a criminal offense to abandon a boat, subject to jail time and fines of up to $100,000.” “Our party has always been committed to protecting Canada from coast to coast to coast,” said MacDonald. “That’s why we’ll build on our strong record of maritime protection and security and commit new resources to support British Columbia’s coast.” Other Nanaimo-Ladysmith candidates say the Conservative announcement offers too little, too late. “Once again the unprogressive Conservative Party have had 10 years to move forward and
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only now promises something we all know simply will not happen,” Liberal candidate Tim Tessier said. Tessier said he would ‘coordinate’ federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations in the Dogpatch “in particular as they pertain to derelict vessels.” Green candidate Paul Manly said there are examples of how to deal with the issue of derelict vessels close at hand, and that Washington state does a much better job than we do. There, they charge fees to register and insure boats, and money is set aside to remove derelict vessels when it becomes necessary. “We need to empower the Ministry of Transportation and the Coast Guard to deal with this,” Manly said. As for the Conservative commitment, he said, “It’s pretty pathetic, one million dollars per year, because this has been an issue up and down the coast for years and years.” MacDonald said the Conservative plan is affordable. “The Liberals and NDP claim they’ll spend billions and billions of dollars with money they simply don’t have,” he said. “Their out-of-control spending promises would wreck our economy and take money right out of the pockets of Canadians.” “Only Prime Minister Harper and the Conservative Party have a plan to keep our coastal
regions safe and secure while protecting the Canadian economy and creating jobs.” Manly said a plan like Washington State’s would require an initial expenditure, but would be ‘revenue neutral,’ costs being balanced by revenues from registration and insurance fees.
Dogpatch owners given until Nov. 15 From Page 1 On July 18 a boat moored next to the derelict Viki Lyne II burned and sank. Police suspect arson. Then in late August a boat sank just off Slack Point, with accusations that the sinking was deliberate. Next day another boat burned to the waterline in Dogpatch. “We’ve had some dangerous incidents down there and we cannot do nothing,” Stone said. At this point there is uncertainty how many boats house liveaboards, and how many are either abandoned or simply moored. It is not clear what the town would do with abandoned or moored vessels, whose owners can’t be reached. “That has to be done in cooperation with other levels of government,” Stone said.
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The temperature’s dropping, and the water levels are rising, so local governments – including the Town of Ladysmith and the Municipality of North Cowichan – will be easing water restrictions from Stage 3 to Stage 1 as of Oct. 9. But North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure is urging residents to continue their ‘new normal’ water conservation practices from now on, and not go back to squandering what is being recognized as a precious resource. “What we are trying to create is a culture of conservation,” he said. “We would ask residents to continue with the practices they have adopted.” By embracing good practices even between dry spells residents will be helping the
municipality manage its water resources better. “What we at the CVRD (Cowichan Valley Regional District) are calling this is the New Normal,” he said. You can find out more at cvrdnewnormalcowichan.ca. “If we maintain this culture of conservation, we will have adequate water to meet our residential requirements.” The Stage 1 restrictions will remain in effect until Oct. 31. “With significant increases in water storage at Cowichan Lake, substantial reductions in water demand from municipal water systems and precipitation forecasted well into the foreseeable future, all local governments in the Cowichan Valley will downgrade the restrictions,” says a joint release from six local governments on the Cowichan Watershed Board.
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Little Theatre’s Dearly Departed offers goofy, intelligent humour Passing of a grumpy Southern patriarch forces family to confront its quirky truths Craig Spence
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It’s got to be a brilliant stroke of metaphoric logic on the part of playwrights David Bottrell and Jessie Jones that grumpy old Bud Turpin, the grubby patriarch of a dysfunctional southern clan, topples dead into a laundry basket at start of the play, because the next hour or so is going to be spent airing a lot of family laundry, as his wife, children and grand children try to lay him to rest. This is a truly funny play, carried off wonderfully by Ladysmith Little Theatre. It’s one of those scripts where the central character is like a dark, alien planet – a hole in space that remains to all intents invisible, but whose inescapable gravity draws out the flaws and foibles – the worst, you might say – in every other character. As they make their ways to the side of Bud’s not-so-grieving wife Raynell (Marni Hastings), and go through the complicated motions of organizing his funeral, it becomes apparent that the only peace Bud could ever have truly hoped for was in the grave. You almost feel sorry for him. And even there, he would not be left in peace, if Marni’s wish to have the honest epithet ‘mean and surly’ chiseled onto his tombstone, was fulfilled. Her staunch, vindictive honesty is denied though, and by the end there’s been a rapprochement of sorts between the family and the dearly departed – a sort of collective understanding that, although Bud’s flaws may have been particularly egregious, not one of his ancestors could claim to be normal, in any honest sense of the word… and by extension, no-one in the audience could either. Everyone’s grown up a bit in trying to maintain at least a modicum of decorum for Bud, who may or may not have deserved it. The cast does a great job with this play, under the direction of Pat Zogar. Marni Hastings captures the dignified anger of Raynell toward her dearly departed husband Bud with austere confidence; Inge Cathers brings on the Hallelujahs with her exuberant portrayal of the evangelically inclined Marguerite; and Vic Duffhues as the patent leather and polyester Reverend Hooker adds his blessings to the whole performance. Dearly Departed runs to Oct. 25, with Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. and Sunday Matinees at 2 p.m. For tickets and information phone the Little Theatre box office at 250-924-0658 (open Wednesday and Friday 1 to 3 p.m.) You can visit LadysmithTheatre.com for info.
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t the Chronicle we decided right from the start to go all out, covering the federal election; now it comes down to you, in the polling booth on Oct. 19. No doubt some have got tired of the long campaign, and that’s understandable. But there’s something to be said for staying power – not only from the politician’s side of the podium, but from the audience’s as well. What have we learned? Nanaimo-Ladysmith and CowichanMalahat-Langford have a tremendous group of candidates, running for parties that go from far right to far left on the political spectrum. Most of us already know how we’re going to vote (although there is a sizeable block of undecided voters in both ridings), and many had their minds made up before the writ was even dropped, still there’s been something to learn from each point on the political compass. It’s long been fashionable to judge politicians harshly and cynically, to treat them even more contemptibly than journalists get treated in some circles. But when you follow a campaign, and put together the elements of the individual platforms, you begin to understand – even if you disagree – that these people stand for something. That’s what democracy is about: accommodating different points of view in a way that allows everyone to accept the outcome as fairly achieved, even if it’s not what everyone voted for. The system is far from perfect. There’s growing impatience with the perpetuation of a first-past-the-post, zero-sum game where one party can take all by dint of a ‘plurality’, and with the excessively partisan and confrontational form of government that leads to. But the only way forward is by using the system we’ve got. So whatever your political persuasion, exercise your democratic right. Vote on Oct. 19, and between now and then take some time to consider who you’re voting for, and why. The Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9. For information phone 1-888-6872213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
Please get this derelict vessel away from Ladysmith harbour letters Editor: I an writing to voice concerns over the continued existence of the disaster waiting to happen in our beautiful harbour named the Vicki Lyne II. My email to the Coast Guard in Victoria brought the response that I should contact the environmental branch (I thought the Coast Guard was the first responder in these matters). Is this more passing the buck? I have been told that the Coast Guard have removed diesel fuel from the Viki Lyne II, but the real culprit will be the large quantity of heavy oil and hydraulics still on board. On my second visit to the site I found the Viki Lyne
II still above water; on my next will I only see the red funnel? Something must be done before this ship causes any damage to our harbour, our marine life and our seafood industry. Please send this ship on it’s last trip. Herb Cordingley, Ladysmith
Why is the Naqib an issue in a Canadian election? Editor: In the last two debates in French, why did four more or less grown men spend so much time arguing over an article of women’s clothing not standard in Western female attire?
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Area H Curbside Open House Reminder October 15, 2015 Reminder for residents in North Oyster-Diamond (Electoral Area H): On October 15, 2015 there will be an Open House regarding the current curbside collection service in your area. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the current curbside collection recycling program and the recent curbside survey that was distributed in your area. The Open House will be at the North Oyster Community Centre at 7pm. For more information, please visit cvrd.bc.ca/survey or call the CVRD Recycling Hotline at 250746-2540 or toll free 1-800-665-3955.
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Tofino Bus expands service Tofino Bus Service has taken over all Vancouver Island bus routes north of Nanaimo and expanded service on established routes between Campbell River and Victoria. “With its new “All-Island Express” service, Tofino Bus now offers the largest scheduled bus service on Vancouver Island,” said president Dylan Green in a recent release. “Cowichan Valley passengers will benefit from more frequent service – three times daily – from Duncan to Campbell River, Victoria, Vancouver and all points in between – allowing for earlier morning and later evening departures.” Tofino Bus made its move when the former provider applied to give up routes north of Nanaimo. “We saw a great opportunity to not only keep that service going, but also expand it in communities along those routes,” Green said. Tofino, an interline partner with Greyhound, uses all the same stations and accepts Greyhound tickets and freight. Its buses coordinate with Greyhound’s Victoria and Vancouver connections. “Other than passengers getting used to the new name and the more frequent buses between Campbell River and Victoria/Vancouver, it’s going to be a seamless transition,” Green said. In addition to the more frequent South Island service, Tofino Bus now provides daily service to Port Hardy and continues its “namesake daily express service” between Victoria, Port Alberni, Ucluelet and Tofino two to three times daily.
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Issue Summary #10 - International Aid Poverty reduction has been a main underlying principle in Canada’s Official Development Accountability Act, and the United Nations has called on all nations to commit 0.7 percent of GDP to economic development and cooperation. Yet Canada committed just 0.27 percent of GDP to international aid in 2014 - by comparison Norway committed 1.07 percent, Sweden 1.02 percent and the United Kingdom 0.72 percent. Endemic poverty contributes to untold suffering in many parts of the world, global instability, and large scale economic migrations. Do you believe it is in the best interests of Canada and the world for developed nations to commit 0.7 percent of GDP to international and economic development, and that every effort should be made to live up to the commitment over the long-term?
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our aid programs, shifting instead to countries willing to sign free trade deals. Throughout Nanaimo-Ladysmith, people have told me they want Canada to step up, to be counted as a caring country again, and I will Sheila Malcolmson work with Tom Mulcair NDP to restore Canada to its Not only is it in our historic role of leaderbest interests to meet ship in the world. our international aid As Prime Minister, commitments, it is in Mr. Mulcair will attend the fabric of what de- the November climate fines Canada as a coun- change meeting in Paris try, or at least it used to with clear targets and a be. plan to meet them. The Over the past 10 years, NDP will show leaderStephen Harper’s Con- ship on poverty and the servative agenda has suffering and instability isolated Canada, failing at its core. We will work to meet international toward nuclear disarcommitments and too mament and ending often tying trade and discrimination against narrow ideology to aid. LGBTQ persons. The Conservatives cut And yes, we will reeight of the poorest verse decades of cuts African countries from to global aid and meet
Canada’s commitment to the UN global aid target of 0.7 per cent of GDP, with an increase of $500 million over our first mandate. These are important steps to refocusing our priorities on the promotion of health, democracy and human rights abroad. The world has been waiting a decade for Canada to step up in these ways, and the NDP will do so.
velopment assistance on helping the poorest and most vulnerable. Over the past ten years, Stephen Harper has steadily shifted aid away from the world’s poorest countries. We will consult with Canadian and international aid organizations to review current policies and funding frameworks that will refocus our aid priorities on poverty reduction. As part of rebalancing our priorities, we will ensure that every dollar committed to international development actually gets spent. We will not allow funds to lapse, as Stephen Harper has done. We will also ensure Subscribe to Subscribe Tim Tessierto that Canada’s valuable Liberal aid initiative on Maternal, Newborn and 250-245-2277 250-245-2277 Liberal Party Of Can- Child Health (MNCH) is Includes $See NextIncludes online onlinedeada will $ refocus our Page access access
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Paul Manly Green The Green Party is fully committed to providing 0.7 per cent of GDP to international aid and to meeting the Millennium Development Goals within ten years. With this amount of aid, representing less than one one-hundredth of our GDP, we can help make poverty history, reduce
disease, promote democracy, and encourage sustainable economies. We also need to change the way we deliver international aid, ensuring that the decisions on who receives it are based Mark MacDonald on humanitarian, and Conservative not political, aims. Committing to fund Under the Harper ecogovernment aid deci- international sions have become nomic development highly politicized. is an important inGroups such as KAI- vestment, because it ROS, MATCH, and helps nations move Planned Parenthood towards being selfhave had their fed- sufficient and capable eral funding cut and of providing for their have been subjected own needs over the to ideological attacks, long term. It is also diminishing Canada’s intended to help stainternational reputa- bilize nations that are in danger, or could tion. In addition, the Ca- become potentially nadian Council for volatile in the future. While knocking on International Co-operation, the umbrella doors, I’ve had nuconversagroup for Canadian merous non-governmental or- tions and questions concerned ganizations, has lost from taxpayers about the all its funding. Funding should be depth of Canada’s provided to these or- commitment to these ganizations on the ba- programs, while there sis that they provide are Canadians in need consistent, evidence- here at home. They based, effective and are very clear on this point: This investreliable programs. We will change the ment in foreign aid focus of the Canadian needs to be made in International Devel- consideration of Canopment Agency to ada’s own economic the reduction of pov- circumstances. Here are some facts erty, the development of community-based that show the Consergreen economies, and vative government’s combating and adapt- commitment to make ing to climate change. a difference for those We will restore fund- less fortunate in other ing to the Canadian countries: Canada is the secCouncil for International Co-operation, ond largest donor to Kairos, MATCH, and the World Food ProPlanned Parenthood, gramme. In regards to materso that they can continue their good work nal, new born child in making poverty his- health, Canada’s contributions have meant tory. And finally, we will an estimated two milsupport a worldwide, lion deaths have been international finan- prevented between cial transfer tax (the 2010 and 2013 alone, Tobin tax) to slow and thousands of the currency specula- women have received tion that has crashed ante-natal care. With the current economies and direct those funds to inter- catastrophes in the Middle East due to national aid.
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Lions have eye-care vision Lions clubs in the Central Island region, including Ladysmith and Nanaimo, want to set up a program that will see school children’s eyes checked more frequently. Ron Jorgensen of the Alberni Lions Club presented the Lions’ proposal to the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District’s Education Committee. Titled A District Vision for Eye Care, the presentation notes that 20 percent of children may never have had a vision check by age five. That means many who have vision problems, and associated behavioral problems, are often not diagnosed. Lions clubs – including Alberni, Parksville, Gabriola Island, Ladysmith, and Nanaimo – have pooled $20,000 towards acquisition of four SPOT Vision Scanners for the Central Island. The Lions Club International is prepared to provide a matching grant expected in October of 2015,” Jorgensen said. Hand-held technology, the scanners are easily operated and allow quick checks for nearsightedness, farsightedness, blurred vision and other eye problems. “Test can be carried out in seconds from a distance of three feet,” the Lions’ report says. The machine “Provides an analysis that can be used for informed decision making by a vision specialist.” The operator of a SPOT screener stands three feet from the subject, captures the subject’s eyes by aiming the screen, then records information in seconds.
Eye problems affect learning More frequent testing could dramatically reduce the number of students who are struggling with eye problems. Information and statistics cited in the Lions’ presentation include: • Presently VIHA provides screening at age 4 as children go from daycare to Kindergarten • 18 percent of children who pass the screening at age 5 have vision problems by 16 • 65 percent of special needs students have vision problems • 80 percent of young offenders have vision problems The Lions Club says it has approached the Vancouver Island Health Authority, and received ‘verbal endorsement.’ Jorgensen said VIHA “has identified a desire to work with the schools and Lions clubs to enhance health to children.” The Education Committee of SD68 recommended the Lions’ presentation be referred to staff and be brought back for consideration.
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It’s a long way from Kenya to here, but 34 yearold Caroline Kathambi Riungu, internal audit manager at the Kenya Policy Society financial cooperative, made the trip and spent ten days touring Island Credit Union branches as part of a Canadian Cooperative Association Woman’s Mentorship Program. Hosted by Chemainus branch manager Margaret Christophersen, Riungu was here for 10 days learning how to design and implement an ‘enterprise-wide risk management program,’ said Melanie Tromp
Hoover, senior manager on-one meetings with of communications with employees at all levels Island Savings. – everything from learn“Each year, the Wom- ing and development to en’s Mentorship Pro- information technology gram brings female cred- security issues,” Tromp it union leaders from Hoover said. non-OECD countries to Canada for three weeks of working experience, including orientation to North American life and the Canadian credit union system,” Tromp Hoover said. Riungu has been in her position three years. She arrived here Sept. 24 and spent ten days touring Island Savings branches. She was “learning about how our organization operates via one-
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State of the Island Report part of Economic Summit A State of the Island Eco- keynote presentation to the nomic Report will be released Economic Summit. Delegates by the Vancouver Island Eco- to the summit will receive nomic Alliance Oct. 28 at its copies. annual Economic Summit in “Our team is excited to be Nanaimo. working with VIEA to produce “The Economic Alliance has this report,” said MNP Regionlong held a desire to produce al Managing Partner James Byan annual report specific to rne. “We think this will quickly the Island economy but has become a ‘go to’ document for not had the financial means anyone doing business and to accomplish the task until considering doing business on now,” the VIEA said in a re- Vancouver Island.” lease. He said the document will be “We are happy to announce user-friendly, with info-graphthat the first ever State of ics for easy reference to a the Island Economic Report range of relevant information. will be released at the Sum- It will also provide sources for mit Dinner at the Vancouver anyone wishing to delve into Island Conference Centre in greater detail, Byrne said. Nanaimo.” Mowbray specializes in data Susan Mowbray, senior analysis and project manageeconomist with the account- ment in areas including ecoing firm MNP will deliver the nomic development, educaState of the Island report in a tion, and technology in both
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Buying ON SALE can be a Furniture FAIL! Want an A+ in shopping smart? Read on and find out how.
After almost 30 years in the furniture and mattress business, I hate to say it, but I’m ashamed of my chosen profession. The rip-offs and misinformation abound, and in today’s tough retail market, there are a lot of sharks out there waiting to part you from your hard-earned money. Here’s how they’ll try to do it. Let’s start with those hard to resist words, TODAY ONLY! Whether it’s mattresses, bedroom furniture or what have you, some places are always promoting an amazing time-limited offer. That kind of high-pressure sales tactic is the oldest trick in the book. Do you really have to “buy today to save”, or will you get the same deal next week? Or worse, did you buy last week and now you’re regretting it? These sales people don’t want you to feel good about your purchase, they want you to feel scared that you’ll lose out. Or maybe they’ll throw in a FREE TV!!! with that bedroom set you’re looking at. Is that because the mattress is so lumpy you’ll be up all night watching infotainment, or is it because the TV is so lousy that they are literally giving it away? How about when they make you buy all 6 pieces when you only want just 4? “Buy in bulk and save”? That may work with cat food, but not with furniture for your home. The reason they want to sell you all that extra stuff is simple - they bought a container from some offshore supplier, and they know they can’t sell odd pieces. And if you ever do want to buy another piece that matches, chances are you won’t be able to.
What you really need to know when you’re out shopping for furniture is the bottom line - what it’s going to cost to get something you want – not how much you’re going to “save” by falling for these gimmicks. I get it from the sales guys too. Every January, Lynn and I head to Las Vegas to the furniture show - 4 million square feet of furniture and 2 million square feet of miracle mattresses. They have mattresses that give off oxygen, mattresses that are green and mattresses that will last 20 years. I ask them, “Is your furniture solid wood,” they say, “Yes! Particle board is made from wood!” Really? Do I look like I just fell off the turnip truck? I’ve sold foam products since I was 11 years old, working at the Ladysmith Trading Co which my grandparents started in 1919. Believe me, one way or another, over the past 90-odd years, our family has seen it all. We know that when someone offers you something that seems too good to be true, it probably is. We don’t do it that way. If you just want the straight goods, a fair price, no gimmicks, no particle board, no commission sales people and no hogwash come and see me. And if you want to see my full-length mattress rant, go to www.johnsbedrooms.com and click on my blog).
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Finding your way around the stacks visional Manager Laura Beswick said at Vancouver Island Regional Library the new catalogue will be an improvebranches will be easier in the future, ment for both customers and staff. but the system’s 430,000 customers ex- “Simplified, one-click downloading of perienced a few disruptions as library eBooks and easier-to-use search are staff installed and got acquainted with only a few of the benefits that customa new catalogue. ers can look forward to in their new Library customers were advised catalogue,” Beswick said. recently that the VIRL catalogue “Staff will also benefit from an imwould be unavailable from Oct. 11 proved interface and the ability to into Oct. 14. clude library events in the catalogue The downtime was needed for li- search results.” brary staff to complete a software The new catalogue – simply called upgrade and to transition customer re- ‘catalogue’ or Encore – is used by more cords from its 39 branches to the new than 1,100 libraries around the world, catalogue. Then on Oct. 13 libraries including New York, Montreal and were to be closed, as staff needed time Cambridge public library systems. to familiarize themselves with the new Customers’ records will be transsystem. ferred automatically to the new sysThe inconvenience will be worth it, tem, and they will be able to use existsays Rosemary Bonanno, VIRL’s ex- ing login and password information. ecutive director. Those who have created reading lists “The catalogue is a gateway to our can learn how to migrate their informacollection and the new catalogue will tion – which will not be moved automatallow customers to access the col- ically – at virl.bc.ca/new-catalogue. lection more easily and with more There is also a FAQ at the site for relevant search results,” she said in a anyone who wants to find out more, or Vancouver Island Regional Library is pretty media release. library-users can email info@virl.bc.ca hyped about its new electronic catalogue Collections and Support Services Di- or phone toll-free at 1-877-415-VIRL. system, being rolled out this week.
There may still be 80 days to Christmas as of Oct. 13, but as far as Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada (CCCS) are concerned, you may already be missing opportunities to plan your spending. They have launched their third 100 Days – 100 Ways to Save for Christmas campaign, offering advice on how to go on that annual spree without incurring a ‘financial hangover.’ “The winter holidays represent the busiest shopping time of the year, with data showing the average Canadian expects to spend $885 on Christmas gifts, decorations and food this year,” said Jeff Schwartz, executive director of CCCS.
That kind of spending Follow @Consolidat- can mean great deals •Give up a small indulcan land cash-strapped edCA on Twitter to get on last years ‘must- gence to free up extra families in serious fi- Christmas saving tips have’ items. Stores cash for the holidays. nancial trouble. over the next 100 days. are clearing out stock, Eliminating a medium To drive that message In the meantime, CCCS which can translate coffee for 100 days home, and help people shared a few ideas: into bargains for your means you will have make merry without • Set your holiday bud- budget. an extra $170 in your going broke, CCCS will get today. Making a • Don’t lose sight of pocket for Christmas. be sharing 100 tips that spending plan will help the true spirit of the In short, do everywill help you tweak stretch your holiday season. Speak to your thing you can to keep your Christmas spend- dollar and keep you out family and agree on the ‘Merry’ in Christing to keep in within of the red. spending limits for this mas right into the New your budget. • End of summer sales year’s gifts. Year and beyond. They are also inviting Canadians to ‘get in on the fun’ by sharing their own money-saving words of wisdom using the Twitter hashtag #100Days100Ways. “We’ll be giving away gift cards for the best Tweet,” adds Schwartz. “Every little bit helps during the holidays, and a gift card can help participants pay with plastic in a way that Welcome to won’t cost them a cent.”
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Three new murals are being considered for the famed Festival of Murals walk in Chemainus this spring, FOM President Tom Andrews said in a meeting with the Chronicle Tuesday, Oct. 6. The new works, which will be an extension of the Emily Carr series, will be installed in the lane behind Willow Street between Legion and Mill streets. “We think the Emily Carr series is important,” Andrews said. “Emily Carr is probably Canada’s most famous female artist – some of her paintings have sold for probably $3 million. So we think this is a great opportunity to expose her art to the public.” There are two Emily Carr installations so far in the mural walk: one is on the
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. The Board has been 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 is a short introductory session; a presentation; a facilitator-led discussion group on topics of importance to each community; an opportunity for community comments and a short closing session. The remaining meetings scheduled for school zones are: Tuesday, October 13: 7 to 9 p.m. - Frank J. Ney Elementary Discussion group topics will include the proposed construction of a new wing at Frank J. Ney Elementary as well as the proposed 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 and the proposed relocation of specialty academies. District Programs Tuesday, October 27: 7 to 9 p.m. - Nanaimo District Secondary Discussion group topics will include the proposed relocation of district programs as well as the proposed 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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Chemainus Road wall of the Chemainus Theatre; the other on the Longhouse off Waterwheel Square. The new murals will each incorporate an element of Emily Carr’s work: • the raven, which will provide First Nations link; • Woo, Carr’s pet monkey, which will provide something ‘whimsical and funny for families and kids’; • and a representation of Chemainus Bay, providing something ‘directly relating to Chemainus’. A call has gone out and five Vancouver Island artists have expressed an interest. “What we’ve asked them to do is to incorporate an Emily Carr painting into their creation of a mural,” Andrews said. The FOM society was expecting to receive the artists’ submissions as early as Thursday, Oct. 8. If the works are
Tom Andrews, president of the Chemainus Festival of Murals Society, and Dee Kinnee, community engagement manager, are looking forward to seeing three new murals added to the FOM collection next spring. commissioned, the artists will complete them over the winter on treated plywood panels. The 12’ by 8’ final works - each consisting of three panels – will be installed in the spring. Andrews said the artists will do the finishing touches with the public able to see the work in progress. The new murals fit in well with The Municipality of North
Cowichan’s plans to revitalize Chemainus. The part of the project including the lane behind Willow Street was approved at the Oct. 7 meeting of North Cowichan Council. Anthem Properties, owners of the building the murals will be displayed on, had planned to upgrade the lane approach to its block by installing enlarged photographs
of historic Chemainus scenes. “When we heard that the society decided to get in touch with them and offered to create murals instead of these photographs,” Andrews said. “They were quite interested and keen in pursuing that option.” Anthem is contributing money that would have gone toward installation of the photographs to the mural project instead.
Jake’s Gift is a tribute to veterans An aging veteran returns to Normandy, France, for the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landing, and encounters an inquisitive 10-year old from the local village. That’s the premise of Jake’s Gift, ‘a powerful tribute to our veterans,’ which will be playing at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Oct. 17. What unfolds in the play captures the legacy and “personalizes the moving story” behind one solider’s grave.
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I feel so honoured by the community of Ladysmith for their out-pouring of generosity. From my incredible family and amazing friends, to complete strangers, who have taken of their time to offer support through spirit, financial aide, and countless letters of encouragement. I thank you.
Each note brings me strength and hope. I read them often and am so grateful to belong to this community. Thank you for giving and sharing, and helping so unconditionally. With deepest gratitude and much love,
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First Lady of Jazz to sing in Crofton Cowichan’s First Lady of Jazz, Pat Selman, will sing some of her favourites from the Great American Songbook on Sunday at the Crofton Hotel Pub. Selman, a life-long, tireless promoter of jazz in the region, has performed in a variety of fundraisers, private parties and countless other events over the years. She’ll be joined on the Crofton stage by Victoria’s Rob Cheramy, one of the West Coast’s best jazz guitarists, who has accompanied such luminaries as Tommy Banks, Herb Ellis and Paul Horn. Rounding out the band are keyboardist Doug Farr, bassist Nick Mintenko and drummer Ron Joiner. This week’s performance is part of the Jazz at Crofton series, which runs at the pub every Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Musicians are invited to join in a jam session during the last hour. The pub is at 1534 Joan Ave., a stone’s throw from the Saltspring Island ferry terminal. Admission is $15. For information, call 250-324-2245 or visit croftonhotel.ca.
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Nishi, Aida Maria Passed away peacefully in the early morning of Sunday October 4th, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her father Antonio Araujo (1978) and brother Tony Araujo (1999). Aida is survived by her son Kerry “Kenji� Nishi, daughter Michelle “Mickey� Nishi (Colin Gauthier), her three granddaughters Haley Regulant, Mariah Jones, Madison Nishi; who were the light of her life, her sister Ana (Jaime) Melo, her brother Luis Araujo and mother Maria Araujo. Born in Povoacao Portugal (Azores), she immigrated to Canada when she was 17. Aida served over 20 years with BC Ferries Corp., was an avid gardener and always the protector of her children. She had a fighter’s spirit and ability to overcome obstacles with forgiveness and grace. A kind spirit who left an imprint on everyone who crossed her path in this lifetime. Known for her beautiful smile, infectious giggle, courage, strength and pride. She was known to be “quite the lady�. Mom fought a ferocious 5 year battle with a metastatic breast cancer. She will be cremated and brought home (Azores) to rest in the peace she so much deserves. A private service is to be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the BC Cancer Agency. Sands ~ Nanaimo
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Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary to Harry and Sheila Schild of Ladysmith.
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Kutaj, Bronislaw “ Gentle Ben� February 10th, 1925 – October 1, 2015
Ben was born in Poland in 1925. Ben was a veteran of the Second World War and was a member of the Polish Corps under the British Expeditionary Force. Ben was awarded the Medal for bravery for his actions during the Battle of Monti Cassino the Battle for Rome. Ben immigrated to Canada after the war and met his wife Florence in Saskatchewan. Ben and Florence had 6 children, 18 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Ben worked for Canadian PaciďŹ c Railway for 36 years before retiring to Ladysmith in 1979. Ben is survived by his wife Florence, his daughters Maryann, Christine, and Stephanie and their sons Rick, Tim and Allan. The family would like to extend its gratitude to the staff at the Chemainus Health Center where Ben resided for the past year and to Dr. Manhas for his care.
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Tragically taken far too young and much too soon. Left to carry him in their hearts forever are many family & friends across Canada. These include his parents John (Julie Hughes) Andrews, Denise (Sean) Tutte, sisters Madison Andrews and Jordyn & Jenaya Tutte, daughter Ryker and her mom Jennafer, son Cooper, grandparents Mike & Marilyn Shainline, Ed & Julie Tutte and Ian & Pat Payne. Previously deceased by his grandparents Stafford & Sheila Andrews. Zak’s passion for music, sports and laughter will live on in our memories. The family would like to thank the first responders and all those around us for their kindness and compassion shown to our family. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 17th, 2pm at Ladysmith Secondary School. Casual attire: jerseys, toques, beards, skinny jeans, cat t-shirts, pj’s or shorts preferred. Always my son-shine.
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Two men are in police custody fol- that one male was located in the lowing an armed robbery at Wood- vehicle and another male was logrove Centre Thursday, Oct. 8. cated on the street.� Nanaimo Mounties responded Police also recovered property to multiple 911 calls shortly after allegedly taken during the robbery 8:30 p.m. when two men in masks and a firearm. entered the shopping centre, went “There was a firearm recovered to the Michael Hill jewelry store, and there were reports of a fireproduced what was believed to be arm being used during the roba firearm, then smashed display bery,� Stuart said. cases, grabbed jewelry and fled in Police believe the two men ara vehicle. rested were the only suspects inThe vehicle, which turned out to volved with the crime. They are be a stolen SUV, was later spotted facing multiple charges, which on the Island Highway and followed have yet to be approved by the to Ladysmith where two men were Crown. Both men were schedarrested and are now in custody at uled to appear before a provincial Nanaimo RCMP detachment. court judge Friday afternoon. “The vehicle was seen leavThreats were made against the ing the mall,� said Cpl. Jon Stu- employees, but no one was physiart, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman. cally harmed. “Members were able to get a dePolice are asking any witnesses scription out right away, located to the robbery to contact the the vehicle on the inland Island Nanaimo RCMP directly at 250Highway and pursued it down to- 754-2345. Please refer to file No. wards Ladysmith and shortly after 2015-29626.
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Born May 25, 1932 in Vancouver, BC to parents Rinzo and Tsune Nakahara, passed away suddenly October 2, 2015 in Duncan, BC. Predeceased by his brothers Yoshimoto, Hiroki and Genshiro, Kats is survived by his sister Noriko and brother Kiochi (Margaret), his wife Dottie, children Terrie (Ed), Michael (Kim), Megan (Warren), Naomi (Jim) and Chelsea, grandchildren Lisa, Eve, Gen, Ayako, Joshua, Matthew, James, Jordan, Mike, Jessica, great-grandchildren Cedar, Ava, Ben, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their alwaysexpanding, inclusive family. Growing up in the Kootenays he made many life-long friends and this is where his love of sports began; baseball, softball, hockey, curling, golf, hunting, fishing, slow-pitch, swimming, diving, card games, marbles, yo-yo, sling shot, you name it – he was a natural athlete and sportsman. He shared, supported and nurtured his love of sports through coaching, organizing and refereeing local youth and community teams. He spent several years as a Cub Scout Leader sharing his knowledge and love of the outdoors with friends, fathers and sons. Playing with the Parksville Panters fulfilled a boyhood dream of playing on a real hockey team; going on road trips, getting that coveted hat-trick and bringing home the hardware. While raising his family in Chemainus and Ladysmith, Kats worked at local sawmills in Youbou, Chemainus, Nanaimo and Ladysmith, where he also volunteered with the Ambulance crews. He later transferred to the Ladysmith Fire Department and served with them for 20 years, watching proudly as his grandson followed his example and is serving the community he calls home. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the ambulance attendants, the emergency staff at the Cowichan District Hospital and the many family, friends and neighbours who have shared such kind and compassionate care to all of us. A service will be held, 11 am on Saturday October 17th at Telford’s Burial & Cremation Centre, 112 French St, Ladysmith followed by a Celebration of Life Tea at 1pm at the Eagles Hall, 921 1st Avenue, Ladysmith. In lieu of cards and flowers please consider donations in his honour (c/o Terrie Nakahara 3-540 Nelson St, Victoria BC V9A 6P6). Online condolences may be offered at www.telfordsladysmith.com Being a man of few words, he was very proud of his family and was always there with a smile and shrug for all. There are some things we never outgrow . . . Love is one of them. We’ll always Love you, Dad.
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