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may not realize how early suicidal ‘ideation’ can take place. Elementary counsellor Trina Norgan says it’s not only distraught teens who need to be

Suicide. It’s a word we don’t like to say – especially when we fear someone we love may be thinking it – as if breaking its taboos might somehow make it real. But at Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District they speak about suicide openly and systematically, because the experts know when you talk Lindsay Wells about it with staff, students, Vancouver Island parents – and especially young Crisis Centre people who may be fixating on it – you save lives. “It’s not an easy conversation to broach,” said SD68 Assistant Superintendent Bob Esliger. “When a student approaches, staff have to have the training and skill to enter into the con- watched-out for. “We see students very young, by Grade 3, versation.” It’s crucial that staff and even making comments about suistudents have a clear idea what cide,” she said, “certainly by needs to be done when they Grade 5 or 6 when students are feel a student is at risk. “We 11 or 12 years old.” Like everyone else who deals want to make certain that staff have a full understanding of our with issues of suicide prevenprotocol and full and complete tion, Norgan came to the same point: if you suspect a child – or training to intervene.” Misconceptions around sui- anyone else for that matter – is cide, who’s at risk and when at risk, you have to ask if they make that a difficult message to are thinking of suicide. “Asking that question does get across, and one that needs to be emphasized routinely. For not prompt students to start instance, parents and teachers thinking about it,” Norgan said.

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Secondary counsellor Scott Christianson agreed. “In my experience when they are asked the question, they generally feel a sense of relief,” he said. It’s not good enough to ask a child if they are thinking of ‘harming’ themselves, either. They might be, and say so, but they might also be thinking of going farther. Students who are showing signs of suicidal ideation, or who are actually talking about it, are often ‘crying out for help,” Esliger said. When the call comes, you need to answer, and know where to get help. That’s where the SD68 protocol kicks in. Staff and students need to know that there are steps that can be taken, which will help students who are at risk, otherwise the likely response for a cry for help will be avoidance. Esliger refers to the HELP acronym, which is part of the protocol: If you are Hurting, or suffering Emotional pain, or Loss, we have to develop a Plan to see you through it. Nanaimo Ladysmith School District has built a close relationship with the Vancouver Island Crisis Society, which operates the Vancouver Island Crisis Line, over more than a decade. Together they have developed an integrated and comprehensive approach. See Suicide, Page 3

Feelings ran high at Ladysmith Council over the idea of a dog park on a vacated BC Hydro substation site at Sixth Avenue and Methuen Street (See story on page 3). But if Golden Retriever Sophie could talk, she’d probably offer enthusiastic support for the idea. Her best friend, Ian Spence was playing frisbee with Sophie at the Transfer Beach dog park Thursday, Nov. 19. Craig Spence

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Trails may not be the reason tourists arrive on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, but once they do get here and see what kind of hiking opportunities there are, they lace up and start walking. That’s the finding that has prompted Tourism Vancouver Island to embark on a plan to ‘leverage’ visitors’ interest in the outdoors by making it easier for them to find trails, and for regions and municipalities to maintain them. “When surveys show that 50% of visitors to Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast choose to go hiking during their visits here, even if it was not their primary motivation for coming, it makes sense to leverage that fact and create a plan to effectively market, manage, and improve the hiking trails in the region,” says a Nov. 9 release. In Phase 1 of the project 235 ‘market ready’ trails were identified. “Now that we have that baseline data, we can start the work of developing a strategic plan to align visitor needs and expectations with the supply of trails here on the Island and Sunshine Coast,” said CEO of Tourism Vancouver Island Dave Petryk. Not only are the trails a draw for visitors, they are a factor in businesses locating on the Island. “Employees today are seeking work-life balance, and with advances in technology like broadband internet, many companies no longer need to be in major metropolitan areas to be successful,” said Island Coast Economic Trust Chair Phil Kent..

Craig Spence Plans for an off-leash dog park at 6th Avenue and Methuen have raised the hackles of residents living adjacent to the site. “Nobody in their right mind would want to live next to a dog park,” said Sarah Bonar, speaking on behalf of residents, who crowded Ladysmith council chambers. She said the town has not consulted adequately with the neighbourhood, and that the location is ill-suited. Going ahead with the project would lead to disruption, odors, decreased property values and parking problems she predicted. Mayor Aaron Stone said the town and council will consider the residents’ concerns in making a final decision about where to locate a dog park. “I think what you have brought forward is very relevant,” he said. “It’s been made very clear that the people on the map at that location don’t want it.” Another concern raised by Bonar is the possibility that the BC Hydro site, formerly used for a sub station, may be contaminated with PCB’s and heavy metals. The sub-station was decommissioned prior to 1997, when regulations about remediating former sites were less stringent than today. At the time a ‘letter of comfort’ was issued when a site was remediated; now decommissioned sites have to meet standards in the provincial Contaminated Sites Regulations. “We have sent an email to BC Hydro Property Division for proof that recent sampling has been completed to show this site meets the current regulations for the intended use,” a submission from Bonar and other concerned residents states. During Question Period at the end of the coun-

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every school attend a meeting where From Page 1 Lindsay Wells, public education the district’s suicide protocol is reprogram coordinator with VICS, says viewed and emphasized. One person from that meeting then the approach is multi tiered, beginning with counselors, youth work- takes the same message to every ers, teachers and administrators in school at a staff meeting. “We’re creating an environment schools. Students are brought into the loop, where kids are coming to us,” he too. “We’ve got programs for students said. And students are responding; reas early as Grade 5 and going right ports of students at risk have become on up to Grade 12,” Wells said, “so more frequent. “Every year they have that everybody has a role to play and gone up and last year was the highest they’ve ever been,” Esliger said. some knowledge of what to do.” For Esliger the objective is a school “That’s the best thing, because they’re system that encourages youth to talking.” But is the message getting out to speak up on their own behalf, or on behalf of others. And after more than parents that there is help for them, if they fear their children are at risk? a decade, the program is working. Every fall a district meeting is con- That will be covered in the Dec. 1 isvened where counsellors, youth sue of the Chronicle, in Part II of this workers and other school staff from article.

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Dwight Anderson and Sterling Beeston with Nikki, Lola and Rascal enjoyed a sunny day at the Transfer Beach off-leash area Thursday, Nov. 19. File Photo cil meeting Stone said approval for the site as a ful to pick up after their pets. dog park has not been confirmed by BC Hydro, Maxted suggested the opposed residents and until then “we can’t do anything.” visit some of the other dog parks in the region He was responding to Robin Maxted and other to see for themselves how well they are opersupporters of the dog park, who took issue with ated. the characterization of dog parks by the Methuen Stone said Ladysmith is committed to building and Sixth Avenue residents who opposed to it as a new dog park in the town area, but that everysmelly, messy and noisy. body has to have a say in the final location and “I’d be interested if there’s any indication that design. property values next to a dog park are deval- “We just need to let the process go through ued,” Maxted said. He also pointed out that dog and make sure everybody’s heard and be fair,” owners, who use the parks routinely, are care- he said.

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Acting principal placed at Ladysmith Secondary An acting principal has been ap- departure. Thompson has not pointed at Ladysmith Secondary been at LSS since Nov. 4, and no School, replacing Steve Thomp- announcement was made to staff son, who has suddenly departed about the reason for absence. and been listed on indefinite leave Burgos noted that Ms. Olsen will by Nanaimo-Ladysmith School be well-positioned at LSS to help District. with the transition of students who Margaret Olsen, who has been are planning on transferring to CeVice Principal at Wellington Sec- dar Secondary next September. ondary School, stepped into her “Because of her appointment to new role Thursday, Nov. 19. But Cedar, she will be able to assist it’s uncertain how long she will re- in the education planning and the main at LSS. transition of students for the reShe is scheduled to take over as opening at Cedar,” Burgos said. principal Cedar Secondary School “She’s in a position where she can in the second semester, sometime even start creating some of those in February, as the district pre- relationships with some of the stupares for its reopening in 2016. dents.” “The plan is that she is still going A recent survey indicated that of to be the principal at Cedar Sec- the 122 Cedar catchment students ondary,” School district communi- attending LSS, 77 plan on returning cations director Dale Burgos said. to Cedar when the school reopens; He could not offer any informa- 34 intend to continue their education about Thompson’s sudden tion at LSS; and 11 are undecided.

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The lights have all been strung, the garlands hung, now all that’s needed is for the calendar to roll round to Thursday, Nov. 26 for the Christmas season to be officially declared when Santa pulls the Light-Up switch for Ladysmith’s 28th Festival of Lights. As usual, you can expect a fun filled familyoriented festival opening, ushering in the holiday season. At 6:30 p.m., Santa will arrive from the North Pole to pull the switch and magically turns on all the thousands of lights that festoon the town. “Our lovely hillside community will be ablaze with dazzling lights,” says a missive from the FOL Society, whose volunteers have put in countless hours, through some pretty grim weather, to make sure you have a brilliant experience. The festivities begin at 3 p.m. with a Craft and Artisan Fair, Community Spaghetti Dinner and Food Concessions. At 4 p.m. there will be stage and street entertainment; then at 6:45 p.m. the Kinsmen Parade will make its way along First Avenue followed by a spectacular fireworks display. From the last Thursday in November until the first Sunday in January, Ladysmith will be a wonderland, adorned with thousands of twinkling Christmas lights. More at www.ladysmithfol.com, or look for a copy of the Festival of Lights Magazine at retail outlets in town or look up Ladysmith Festival of Lights 2015 at issu.com

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vised agreement, which stipulates the proportion of low emission vehicles that will be on display the chronicle and what constitutes ‘low emission technology’. Part of the agreement between GP Vehicle Proponents of a car dealership on what is known as the Buckingham Browsorium site will Sales and the Town of Ladysmith states that “at have to ensure that at least 20 per cent of the au- least 20 per cent of the motor vehicles displayed tos on display contain ‘low emission technology.’ for sale or lease” must be “motor vehicles makAt a previous Nov. 2 meeting, council approved ing use of low emission technology engines.” In the agreement “low emission technology’ is a plan by GP Vehicle Sales to convert the property at 934 and 940 Esplanade, opposite the described as: “electric vehicles, electric hybrid Cenotaph on Warren Street, for use as a car vehicles, hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles, compressed air vehicles, neat ethanol vehicles, natudealership. Councillors, based on a recommendation from ral gas vehicles, or other similar technology that staff, approved the application because GP’s result in materially lower carbon emissions”. There’s still one more potential bump in the business plan incorporates the sale of electric vehicles and other ‘green’ modes of transportation. road GP Vehicle Sales has to clear. The project But council wanted assurances that the green will have to receive approval by B.C.’s Ministry hue to the 15-car outdoor display space, which of Transportation because the site is adjacent to wraps around the Esplanade and Warren street the Trans Canada Highway (the Esplanade). sides of the Browsorium, would be prominent on the high visibility site. Staff was asked to negotiate a covenant to that effect before the amendment permitting the car lot is adopted as part of Ladysmith’s zoning bylaw. At its Nov. 16 meeting council approved a re-

Town of Ladysmith NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF TOWN OWNED LANDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to section 26(3) of the Community Charter the Town of Ladysmith intends to dispose of that part of land shown in heavy outline on Reference Plan EPP56180, dedicated as road on Plan VIP84843, District Lot 67, Oyster District, comprising 132.7 square metres, prepared by Douglas W. Holme, B.C.L.S., and completed on October 5, 2015, (the “Property”). The Town intends to transfer to Zenn Deveopments Ltd. a fee simple interest in the portion of the Property marked as “Area A” on the Sketch Plan prepared by J.E. Anderson & Associates on November 17, 2015, a reduced copy of which is in this Notice. Zenn Developments Ltd. is the owner of the property adjacent to Area A. Area A is approximately 1.5 metres wide.

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interest to John Edward Rothwell in the portion of the Property marked as “Area B”. John Edward Rothwell is the owner of the property adjacent to Area B. Area B is approximately 1.5 metres wide. As consideration for the transfer of Area A and a payment of $11,300, Zenn Developments Ltd. will agree to dedicate as highway a 3.0 metre-wide portion of Rem 1, Plan VIP 79202, Block 1399, Oyster District and register a road reserve covenant against title to that property to be used by the Town to provide public access to the adjacent park. As consideration for the transfer of Area B, John Edward Rothwell will pay the Town $11,300. The Council of the Town of Ladysmith intends to consider the disposition of the Property at the Council meeting scheduled for December 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Eagles Hall, 921 First Avenue, Ladysmith, B.C. Any person who deems themselves affected by this matter may provide a written submission to the Town of Ladysmith to be received by no later than 4:00 p.m. on December 7, 2015, or may appear to speak at the Council meeting. Information regarding the disposition can be viewed at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, B.C. or by contacting Sandy Bowden, Director of Corporate Services at 250.245.6404.

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by Tom Fletcher Waiting up to 36 weeks for an MRI scan is better than in some provinces, but it’s still too long for B.C. patients, and that wait should begin to get shorter by the new year. Premier Christy Clark and Health Minister Terry Lake announced Wednesday that with economic numbers improving in the province, there are funds to extend operating hours for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines in hospitals and clinics. The extra scans should start to show up by the end of the year, and once the increase reaches $20 million a year in 2019, there should be 45 per cent more procedures done than the current rate. Lake said additional evening and weekend operating hours should be in effect in some regions before Christmas. Where private clinics are available, the health authorities may contract work while they’re recruiting more specialists for hospitals. Dr. Stuart Silver, acting medical director for medical imaging at Island Health, said MRI is used for conditions including joint aches and pains to heart conditions to brain tumors. “The information we get can be a game changer in many cases,” Silver said. “We have patients who are booked for surgery who have an MRI, and the MRI suggests that they shouldn’t have surgery. Conversely we have people where surgery is not considered, and we do the MRI and realize that that is the way to go.” Lake said he wishes the ministry had acted sooner on what has been a long-standing concern of doctors and health authorities. “The radiologists have certainly been letting us know about it,” he said. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. 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.

Ladysmith Food Bank needs your help letters Editor: The Ladysmith Food Bank needs your help to remind readers of the needs of so many in our town. Some get a bag of food once a month, others need a bag a week. Seventy-five volunteers work one or two days a month filling the bags. They need help from your readers to provide non-perishable food – a jar of peanut butter, a can of salmon, pasta and sauce. Perhaps they would prefer to give money instead of items. The purchasing volunteers use monetary donations carefully to multiply each dollar three times. I am appealing to you because this year is different from previous times. It is just as rainy, but different because in other years there were many items coming into the Food Bank for volunteers to bag. Fewer bags and less money has come in from the good people of Ladysmith during this pre-Christmas season. The Christmas Cheer

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Nanaimo Foundation wants to create Ladysmith endowment

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At one point, during a presentation to Ladysmith Council Nov. 16, Coun. Rob Hutchins wondered out loud if the Nanaimo Foundation would consider changing its name to the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Foundation? He was responding to a presentation by Foundation representatives about efforts to raise the profile of the charitable organization in the community - one of five it serves, all encompassed within the boundaries of Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District 68. Nanaimo Foundation Vice Chair George Hanson, who oversees disbursements from the fund, which has handed out $2.5 million in grants over the

years, made a case for building a bigger vessel that will float the foundation higher, and have compartments for each of its areas. Hanson pointed to the Vancouver Foundation as being in a similar bind when it comes to its name. “It’s called the Vancouver Foundation, but it has a provincial mandate,” he said. Having a low profile in Ladysmith means the foundation is not able to do as much as it could, both in terms of fund raising, and supporting organizations here. “None of our endowments have been provided by Ladysmith residents,” Hanson pointed out. “We are exploring the possibility of creating a Ladysmith endowment within the Nanaimo Foundation.”

“That would increase our capacity to give funds to organizations specifically within Ladysmith,” added. Nanaimo Foundation Development Officer Laurie Bienert said that “money in Ladysmith, raised in Ladysmith will stay in Ladysmith.” The Nanaimo Foundation wants to set up a local board that will decide where funds in Ladysmith will go. “The Ladysmith fund will be a source of permanent capital for Ladysmith.” Hanson said awareness about the Nanaimo Foundation and its mandate has to be improved. He noted that its role is not to provide ongoing funding for programs, rather it funds capital and pilot projects. Although the Nanaimo Foundation

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Taxes in the Municipality of North Cowichan are projected to increase by 14.4 per cent over the next five years, according to preliminary operating budget projections presented to council Nov. 18. Director of Financial Services Mark Frame and Chief Administrative Officer Dave Devana delivered operating budget projected increases of: 2.61% for 2016, 2.77% for 2017, 3.93% for 2018, 2.59% for 2019, and 2.51% for 2020. Those increases are based on the ‘property assessment base’ increasing at an annual rate of one per cent annually. Property owners are never happy to hear about the possibility of tax increases. But North Cowichan is on the lower end of the curve when it comes to tax rates on Vancouver Island. A page on the municipality’s web site says that in 2014 North Cowichan had the 8th lowest property tax assessment on ‘an average’ Vancouver Island home out of 22 municipalities listed. North Cowichan’s rate is $1,369 on an average household. Ladysmith residents paid $1,471, the twelfth lowest rate. The lowest rate posted was in Sooke, $1,078; the highest in Oak Bay, $2,899. The projected increases were presented at council’s Oct. 29 Committee of the Whole meeting. “Council reviewed the major cost drivers in the budget, significant revenue changes and A comparison of ‘general municipal property taxes on an average home’ showed North Cowichan residents paid the 8th lowest rate compared to 21 other Vancouver Island municipalities.

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING Official Community Plan Amendments Bylaws 1886 and 1891 December 7, 2015 Pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act, we advise you that a Public Hearing has been scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2015 at 7:00pm in the Eagles Hall, 921 First Avenue, Ladysmith, BC to consider amendments to the Official Community Plan, as follows:

• Bylaw 1886 cited as “Official Community Plan Bylaw 2003, No. 1488, Amendment Bylaw (No. 45) 2015, No.1886”; and • Bylaw 1891 cited as “Official Community Plan Bylaw 2003, No. 1488, Amendment Bylaw (No. 46) 2015, No.1891”

Anyone who considers their interest in property to be affected by the proposed Bylaws 1886 and 1891 will be given reasonable opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing in person or by written submission respecting matters contained in the Bylaws. What is the Public Hearing about? Bylaw 1886: In general terms, the purpose of Bylaw 1886 is to designate in the Official Community Plan (OCP) lands within the Town as an area where Development Approval Information (DAI) may be required and under what circumstances. DAI provides information on the anticipated impact of the proposed activity on the community. DAI can include information regarding transportation patterns, local infrastructure, the natural environment, public facilities, community services, archaeology and heritage, form and character, as well as climate action. Bylaw 1891: Bylaw 1891 applies generally to all lands within the Town of Ladysmith, and the purpose of the bylaw is to:

• Add policy considerations for subdivision approvals.

• Add policies from the approved 2013 Liquid Waste Management Plan (LWMP).

• Address changes to the Local Government Act by extending the term of a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) from two years to three years and by broadening the uses that are eligible for a TUP.

• Amend OCP Map 2 - Development Permit Areas by placing Development Permit Area 4 - Multi- Unit Residential (DPA 4) on the property legally described as Lot B, District Lot 56, Oyster District, Plan VIP65504 (340 Second Avenue).

• Amend Schedule A.1 ‘Town of Ladysmith Development Permit Areas’ to clarify when a development permit is required and to add and clarify guidelines in the Downtown - DPA2; Commercial - DPA3; Industrial - DPA5; and Coach House Intensive Residential - DPA 10.

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A lot of pieces are falling into place with the opening of the Chemainus Visitors Centre at its new location in Waterwheel Square. First, visitors to Chemainus, looking for what to do and see when they get there, will be greeted in a fresh new setting, with views of the town. Second, now that the Visitors Centre has been relocated, North Cowichan can get on with demolition of the old fire hall across Willow Street, where the Visitors Centre

used to be housed. Cowichan Mayor Jon That will make way Lefebure and Chemainus for the Vancouver Is- & District Chamber of land Regional Library Commerce President Brad to start planning for a Grigor cut the ribbon, offinew branch, to replace the tiny library space lo- cially opening the newly completed Chemainus cated on Legion Street. Visitors Centre. “As you can imagine, an undertaking like this “I have to say there’s involved the time and effort and energy of a a huge amount of satlot of people,” said Brad isfaction to seeing this Grigor, president of the dream realized,” North Chemainus & District Cowichan Mayor Jon Chamber of Commerce. Lefebure said, just beGrigor recapped fore officially cutting the importance of the the ribbon opening the opening as a key step centre. He thanked the in a revitalization plan for Chemainus be- Chemainus Historical ing undertaken by the Society. “They presentMunicipality of North ed us with the opportunity to make this hapCowichan. pen,” he said. The Historical Society, along with the Festival of Murals Society and the Ladysmith & District Chamber of Commerce will eventually all be housed in the same Waterwheel Square location. “Hopefully this will be helpful for the businesses in Chemainus,” Lefebure said of the new space. “We know that it’s a really tough environment to survive in. We see our part as investing in the community.”

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Festival commitment rewarding From Page 8 But contributing to community brings in a return all its own. “It just makes you feel good,” Bev said of the rewards that come to people, who volunteer for events like the Festival of Lights. “I think you just do it – it’s not that you don’t have anything else to do – you just do it.” One of the highlights for Gord was always Light-Up, an occasion he presided over for several years as the Santa who pulled the big switch that turned on the town’s decorations. Bev recalls friends and family wondering where Gord was the first time he took on the role, and fretting he would miss the dazzling event, which he poured so much energy into, until they saw him up there on the roof. She still has the Santa costume she made specially for the role carefully packed away in their Ladysmith home.

His usual commitment was less flamboyant, though. Gord grew up on a large farm in Alberta, and the Cargills still farmed during the years they raised their sons in Cochrane. His mainstay, though, was as a welder, and welding instructor at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. The skills and attitudes he learned over the course of a lifetime were part of his contribution to the Festival Of Lights. He created a book that mapped out where the lights and decorations were to go – the FOL ‘bible’ that is still in use, Bev believes. While the lights were up, he would be checking nightly to make sure all was well. “Every day he would drive the town to check on all the lights he put up,” Bev recalled. You get a sense that the spirit of Gord Cargill is still looking down on this twinkling town, from Light-Up to take down, to make sure all’s well.

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It is with deepest sadness that the family of Veda Mae Perrey share the news of her passing on November 15, 2015 after a brief illness. Veda Best was born in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, the youngest of six siblings and moved with her family to Vancouver, B.C. at age three. After graduating, Veda worked for the Vancouver Sun. She later moved to 100 Mile House and worked as a telephone operator. Veda met Art Perrey at a dance in Lac la Hache and the couple married in 1955. Twin daughters, Barbara and Deborah, were born in 1956 followed by Susan in 1959. Art and Veda established the ďŹ rst Chevron station and bulk fuel delivery in 100 Mile House, later building a small drive-in restaurant next door (Tastee Freeze). They constructed a large rainbow sign with map of the area that was very successful in attracting tourists traveling through 100 Mile House to their gas station and drive-in. They went on to develop other commercial buildings in the town and moved from town to a ranch (Skady ranch) at Horse Lake. Veda, a city girl at heart, took some time to embrace farm life with the usual enthusiasm she showed for new adventures. She quickly evolved into an unwavering support to her daughters with 4-H, Outriders club, and many school and community sports and activities. When Art took up ďŹ&#x201A;ying, Veda signed up for ďŹ&#x201A;ying lessons in hope of overcoming her â&#x20AC;&#x153;white knuckleâ&#x20AC;? fear of small planes. She excelled as a passenger in large jets. Veda loved her work as a travel agent and enjoyed extraordinary journeys around the world. In 1979 Art and Veda retired to Ladysmith on Vancouver Island. Perhaps â&#x20AC;&#x153;retirementâ&#x20AC;? is not the appropriate term as Art built a commercial ďŹ shing boat in the back yard and they commercial ďŹ shed for three years. Veda loved sports and participated in fast-ball, curling, yoga, and golf. Vedaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion for golf and bridge brought many wonderful, enduring friendships. Veda loved meeting new people and no matter where she went, would become immersed in conversations within minutes of being in the company of others. Veda was predeceased by all of her siblings and was heartbroken following the loss of her daughter, Debbie in 1999. Veda will be forever loved and missed by her husband of sixty-one years, Art, her daughters Barbara and Susan and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In accordance with Vedaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes, no funeral service will be held. Family and close friends will come together in early summer to spread her ashes at sea and celebrate Vedaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, please consider making a donation to a charity of your choice. Condolences maybe offered at www.telfordsladysmith.com Telfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553

We would like to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for coming to help celebrate the surprise 90th birthday party for Bill. Thank you all for the good time, great food and gifts. Love from Pat & Joe Peter, Thelma & family DEATHS

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Benson, Albert William Frederick It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Albert William Frederick Benson born on June 17, 1939 in Radway, Alberta. He passed away suddenly on November 11, 2015 from complications due to a fall 4 days prior. Albert leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years, Moira Benson, daughter Sandra (Bill) Shook, sons Ron (Lorrell), Buff (Lisa) and Ray (Contessa) Benson: grandchildren Whitney (Jesse), Ryan (Amanda), Travis (Emma), Martin, Brantley, Emmilly, Omar and Chloe. He also leaves behind a brother-in-law Bill Ritchie, 4 siblings: George (Betty), Doris Collis, Jim (Anita) and Margaret (Alexander) Gilmour and numerous nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind an honorary sister and brotherin-law, Annette and Gordon Clarke in Australia and a multitude of friends. Albert moved with his family from Alberta to Cedar in 1948. They started with growing potatoes and then to a dairy herd. He was a 4-H member and later a leader of the 4-H Dairy Club in Cedar. He was President of the Vancouver Island Holstein Club and received a 30 year Veteran Breeders Pin from Holstein Canada. He was a milk producer for 52 years. After retiring from milking cows he then purchased a herd of Herefords. His family shipped Holsteins to Japan, Cuba, Korea, Morocco and more recently beef cattle to Kazakhstan. In his younger years he played hockey, softball, badminton and roller skating. There was an outdoor roller rink in Cedar near the intersection of Cedar and Yellow Point Roads where he met Moira in 1960. He loved to dance and the Polka was his favourite. He loved his hockey team, the Toronto Maple Leafs and cheered them on from his comfy chair with Aussie the cat at his side. He could operate or repair any piece of farm machinery but he could not master how to use a can opener or anything that required small ďŹ ngers. He liked to travel as long as someone else made the plans and packed the suitcases. He said all he needed was his razor and his toothbrush. In the last 4 years he cruised the Hawaiian Islands, bused to New Orleans and Mt. Rushmore, cruised from Vancouver to Sydney Australia and this past October did a 10 day cruise from Vancouver to California and back. He was a well-known and liked member of the Cedar Community and his stories and nick names for people will be missed by many. A Celebration of Life for Albert will be held, Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Cedar Community Hall in Cedar at 1pm. Refreshments will be served. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations to the Chemainus Theatre Festival in memory of Albert would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered at www.telfordsladysmith.com Telfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553

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Stewart, Noreen Mae It is with great sadness the family of Noreen Mae Stewart announces her passing at home in Ladysmith BC November 14, 2015. She was 89. Predeceased by Malcom, her husband of 63 years in 2009 and her brother Harold (Jersey) Johnston in 2015.

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15 CU.FT. freezer, $150. White sxs fridge, $200. White 15 cu.ft. fridge, $200. White apt. size fridge, $200. Maytag staking W/D, $350. Maytag washer, $150. Maytag front load W/D, $350. Kenmore washer, $200. Maytag dryer, $100. Built-in dishwashers, $100-$150. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

PLATO, Heidi Barbara

Passed away 13th November 2015. Pat was born in Ladysmith on October 24th 1929 and is predeceased by her parents, Lucy and Jack Murray, and her sister, Colleen Baron. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband Leonard, daughter Sandra (Tony) Howarth, very special grandson, Samuel Howarth, and a plethora of nieces and nephews. Pat was a thoughtful, kind and loving woman with a big heart, a contagious smile, and a cheeky disposition. You can’t help but remember her smile. Many thanks goes out to the staff of La Rosa Gardens, SSgt. Brossard, Darcy Bouvier, and the Ladysmith R.C.M.P., Ladysmith Fire Rescue, Ladysmith Search & Rescue, Cowichan Search & Rescue, Air 8, Constable Garﬁeld Henderson and Enzo, and the many friends, family and townspeople who searched for and found her. A Celebration of life to be held on Sunday 29th November 2015 at 1330 hours at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 171, 621 First Avenue, Ladysmith, BC. No Flowers please, donations gratefully accepted in her name to the Chemainus Hospital Auxiliary. Condolences may be offered at www.telfordsladysmith.com Telford’s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553

Predeceased by her father Theodore (Ted) Plato, Heidi is survived by her partner Peter (Pete) Vizvari; sisters Karin Plato (Gorm Damborg), Peggy Plato; and her mother Elfriede Plato. Heidi was an avid gardener, outdoor enthusiast, traveler and a kick-ass drummer. A Celebration of Heidi’s life and spirit will be held was held on on Saturday November 2015 at 1:00 pm., at Saturday November 21,21, 2015 at 1:00 pm., at 3307 3307 McGuire Way, Ladysmith McGuire Way, Ladysmith BC. BC. In lieu of ﬂowers flowers or donations, “HUG THE ONES YOU LOVE” Condolences may be offered at www.telfordsladysmith.com Telford’s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553

Frost, Diane May Born in Victoria BC on December 22, 1949 to Annie and Victor (deceased) Grexton. Passed away November 14th after a hard fought battle with brain cancer. She was a real fighter and positive right to the end. She leaves her husband and best friend of 46 years Jack; daughter Debbie Peterson (Dave), granddaughters Jordan and Julia; daughter Trina White (Matt), granddaughter Katie, grandson Joshua and her cat Kitty. Diane loved traveling, fishing and camping. She was always there for everyone, helping coach girls’ softball, teaching aerobics and working the concession at the arena. She will never be gone and always remembered by her family and especially her fishing partner and soul mate Jack.

Love forever and always SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

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ROBINSON, Patricia (Nee Murray)

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Born raised and married in Port Arthur (Thunder Bay ON.) Moved to Churchill MB with her family in 1961. After a 5 year adventure in the north, Malcom’s job took them to Winnipeg, Regina and back to Winnipeg. Then in 1987 retirement took them to Ladysmith BC.

A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of ﬂowers please support a charity of your choice.

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Noreen is survived by her 3 sons Duncan Stewart (of St. Andrews, MB), Ken Stewart (of Winnipeg, MB) and Ian Stewart (of Ladysmith, BC). Also 6 grand children, 4 great grand children and 1 great great grandchild. She is survived by life long friend Pat Baxter of Thunder Bay and painting buddy Eileen Britton of Winnipeg, and her shopping companion Menke of Ladysmith.

Noreen was a longtime volunteer almost 25 years with the Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary. A special thanks to all the girls at the Ladysmith Thrift Store especially Grace, Jacky, Ruth and Nola and all who provided her with rides to the Thrift Store over the years.

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DEATHS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

Osler, Dorothy Irene (1920-2015) She was born on April 11, 1920 in Moose Jaw, Sask, the eldest of four girls, Dorothy, Jean, Merle, Margaret to parents Agnes and Anton Peterson. She met Ralph Olser in 1940, they married in Moose Jaw in 1941, moved to Regina, and had two children Carole and Norman. After the war they moved to Porcupine Plain, Sask, where they farmed for 8 years and had another daughter, Janice. Then back to Regina where Ralph re-enlisted in the army, a short stay in Moose Jaw where their 2nd son, Richard, was born, then to Shelburne, Ontario for 2 years. Off to Werl, Germany for 3 years, then Calgary, Regina, Richmond, and finally Ladysmith where they planned on living out their days. After Dorothy was widowed in 1990 and lost her sight in 2002, she bought an apartment in Nanaimo where she lived until moving into Woodgrove Manor in 2015 for the rest of her life. Dorothy and Ralph attended, and helped build, the Nanaimo Full Gospel Church; recently she moved to the Church of The Nazarene. She was a church pianist from the age of 12 and continued until she was 90. She loved her family, her church, cats, flowers, gardening, travelling (especially to Hawaii and Europe), and shopping. Dorothy is predeceased by her beloved husband Ralph, son Richard and her three sisters: Jean, Merle and Margaret. She is survived by her daughters Janice and Carole, son Norman, 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was always very involved with every member of her family, loved spending time with them recalling stories from her past. She lived to 95 because she was strong, stubborn, and determined to do things her way, often to the dismay of those around her. She was always up for a trip or adventure even after she lost her sight… She will be greatly missed by her loving family and many friends. Bye Mom, Grand, Great, Great-great. We love you! A Celebration of Dorothy’s life was held Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Church of the Nazarene, 2150 Departure Bay Road, Nanaimo. Sands ~ Nanaimo

“Book your event” our meeting room is available for your gathering or event whether for business or pleasure. Large TV screen for presentations. Menu’s to suit budgets. Set menu’s, a la carte or buffet service is available. Also “Foods for Function” service is available for small or large group functions. Platters or entree’s available. All prepared in our commercial kitchen. Pick up or delivery within reason. For more information or to plan your function call Donna 250-245-7933

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TRANSPORTATION OFF-ROAD VEHICLES FOR SALE- 4 winter tires on rims; size P225/65R-17 snows with seventeen inch steel rims. Fits RAV4, CRV, Outlander, Jeep Liberty, Murano, etc. Paid $1400 last year. Asking $550 or best offer. Contact Joe at 250-245-8076.

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Happy ‘Light Up’ Ladysmith’s 4th Annual

Old Tyme

Christmas

and Candlelight Walk

Day Sale day

atur S , y a d i Fr ay d n u S & , 29 8 2 , 7 Nov. 2 Red Rose Tea Bags 144’s, limit 2 total

Friday, Dec 4, 2015

Day Sale

5-8 pm

Wasa Crisp Bread

Stroll Downtown for these and more exciting events: 5-7 pm 7 pm 6-7 pm 6-8 pm 5-8 pm 5-8 pm 5-8 pm 5-8 pm

Candle Lantern workshop at Antique Addict Elf stretch & Candlelight walk leaving from LD Credit Union Live Nativity near the chess board Visit with Santa at 49th Parallel Parking lot Horse & Carriage rides at Library parking lot Child Minding upstairs at the Legion Choirs Caroling / Bands Playing Trolley will be running to get you from one end of First Ave. to the other.

Most stores will be open until 8 pm for late night shopping Dec 4, 11, 18

There will be activities inside many of the downtown businesses. Look for maps at lots of downtown businesses or more info on FaceBook, search Old Tyme Christmas & Candlelight Walk

Thank you to our Sponsors. . . Art provided by Michael Dean.

LADYSMITH CHEMAINUS Your Island Community Grocers since 1977

200 - 275 grams Limit 4 total

3 Mr Noodle Instant Noodles

Day Sale

Flat paks, 85 grams, limit 48 total

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