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Santa arrived bright and early in Ladysmith Saturday, Dec. 5, joining hundreds of kids and their families at Aggie Hall, where Ladysmith Family and Friends (LAFF) put on its annual Breakfast With Santa. The Haubrick family – Adriana, Jackie, Carey and Jada – took their turns letting Santa know what they would like to see under the tree this year. Families also got to participate in crafts, put their bids in at a silent auction, and enjoy a Rotary pancake breakfast. The Ladysmith & District Credit Union is a major sponsor for the event. Craig Spence

Is Ladysmith losing out on endowment funding? Craig Spence

for funding; and people who could be enNanaimo Foundation representatives couraged to donate or bequeath funding reinforced their message that they will endowed to their own communities with- not be cutting into existing fund-raising Nanaimo Foundation chairman Ted in the Nanaimo Foundation’s fold, may efforts in Ladysmith. “It’s an adding-on instead of a competing Carson says money that could be used not know about the foundation’s role. “Money has been slipping from the against,” said Strategic & Grants Director to support charitable organization in Ladysmith may be going elsewhere be- Nanaimo area to Vancouver because George Hanson. “We have made very clear cause the community does not have an we haven’t had a foundation with a high decisions on creating endowments that enough profile,” Carson said. don’t have an impact on existing activities.” endowment fund. He made his comments during a Nov. What the Foundation will do, propoThe Nanaimo Foundation provides capital and program start-up funding 30 ‘community engagement’ meeting at nents say is: • Leverage contributions from to charitable organizations within the the Eagles Hall, which the Foundation boundaries of Nanaimo School District. called to raise awareness and answer Ladysmith, helping them earn a better return due to the larger scale and lower But communities outside the City of question from charitable organizations. But despite a presentation to the Town of overhead a major fund can achieve; Nanaimo may not realize the organizaLadysmith Council’s Nov. 16 meeting, and a • Provide a mechanism for people tion is set up for them too. That means community organizations couple of items in the Chronicle about the who want to make major donations or bequeathals to an endowment specifithat could be applying to the foundation engagement meeting, turnout was sparse. the chronicle

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Commitment to Ladysmith Shoeboxes ‘beyond exemplary’ says Mayor filled with joy Aaron Stone in announcement for women in shelters

A lot can fit into a shoebox, especially when it’s being used to put together a collection of gifts ‘from the heart’ for women in shelters. The Shoebox Project was founded in 2011, the idea being to fill decorated shoeboxes with items valued at $50 which recipients will “enjoy, but would not splurge on for herself in difficult times.” The boxes are collected and distributed to women living in many communities, including shelters in the South Vancouver Island area. You can find out how to make up a shoebox, and what’s appropriate to include at shoeboxproject. com by clicking the ‘Make a Shoebox’ link. The South Vancouver Island Shoebox Project will be accepting shoeboxes until Dec. 10, with distribution taking place Dec. 11 to 18. Boxes can be dropped off at the Chamber of Commerce in Ladysmith, 33 Roberts Street, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone 250.245.2112 to confirm.

Missing Ladysmith Woman located Destiny Raye Williams was located Dec. 1, and is in ‘good health’ Ladysmith RCMP reported. “Ladysmith RCMP would like to thank all members of the public who took the time to call in, reporting their possible sightings of Ms. Williams,” says a release from Sgt. Ken Brissard. Citizens of Ladysmith responded in numbers to a Nov. 27 post on the Ladysmith/Chemainus Chronicle Facebook page about concern for Williams’, who was reported missing by her family Nov. 25. The post reached more than 50,000 people and was shared 717 times. Disseminating word quickly to a broad audience is important in missing persons cases, and the Chronicle’s Facebook page, as well as reports in the newspaper, are proving effective channels.

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Chief Administrative Officer Ruth Malli plans to retire this coming June after more than 30 years with the Town of Ladysmith. “I wish to thank the current Council and past Councils, as well as all of my co-workers and colleagues over the last thirty years for their commitment, trust and support,” Malli said. “It is an exciting transition time for me personally and I look forward to assisting with the process to ensure a smooth transition for the Town.” Malli originally joined the Town in 1984 as an accountant. She became the Director of Financial Services in 1986, a position she held until 2004 when she was appointed City Manager. Ladysmith received numerous awards under Malli’s management, including provincial and national recognition for environmental Ruth Malli, who has been with the Town of Ladysmith for 30 years, will step down as CAO in June. sustainability, community planning, solid waste management and excellence in part- “I have had the distinct pleasure of work- certified High Street Community Services ing with Ruth for the last year, and I can tell building; nerships. you that her dedication and commitment to • Success of the Town’s strengthened relationShe played a key role in the formation of Leadership Vancouver Island and was awarded Ladysmith are beyond exemplary,” said Mayor ship with the Stz’uminus First Nation, including completion of Ladysmith’s landmark serthe 2012 Professional Award in Leadership by Aaron Stone. the Local Government Management Associa- “As city manager, her collaborative ap- vice agreements in 2014 to provide water and proach and leadership skills have helped sewer to SFN lands. tion of BC. Malli will be working with Council over the Although that hasn’t been so much in the spot- produce many lasting legacies for our comcoming weeks to prepare a recruitment and light, Malli said she’s ‘most gratified’ by devel- munity.” Stone went on to detail Malli’s influence in: transition plan. opment of the leadership initiative. • Securing millions of dollars in funding for up- “This is an exciting time for the Town,” said Stone. In 2015, and for the fourth consecutive year, Ladysmith was named as one of Canada’s Top grades to the town’s drinking water and sewer “Ladysmith is widely considered a community and employer of choice – I am very optimistic about 100 Greenest Employers for an environmentally- systems; friendly workplace – a reflection of Malli’s em- • Expansion at the Frank Jameson Commu- our ability to attract a highly talented, experienced phasis on the value of people and environment. nity Centre, and completion of the LEED Gold and visionary leader to assume the helm.

Variable speed signs not for Malahat, yet Craig Spence the chronicle

If you’re one of those drivers who plows right on through at the posted speed limit or above come rain, sleet, snow or hail, B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation is testing out some technology that’s designed just for you. Variable speed signs are being installed on sections of the Coquihalla, the Trans-Canada, and the Sea to Sky Highway, as part of a pilot project to help reduce the frequency of weather-related crashes. The digital signs will be very visible to drivers, and the speed limit will be changed to reflect driving conditions. Overhead message signs at the entrance of each corridor will inform drivers that they are entering a variable speed zone, and to be aware of changing weather conditions. “These variable speed signs will be a great addition to our community, which is often subject to challenging weather and road conditions that can change rapidly,” said West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Jordan Sturdy. “These routes are some of the busiest in the region, and having the ability to adjust speed limits to fit weather conditions is an

innovative way we can increase safety for all road users.” But drivers heading over the Malahat between Victoria, the Central Island and points north will have to wait to see if they are going to benefit from the system. There will be at least two to three months of testing before the systems go live, and then it will have to be determined if the signs actually reduce accidents before the technology might be considered for the Malahat or other regions outside the pilot routes. “If, as I expect it will, the technology proves itself, and it makes our highways safer in these three pilot locations, then it would be my absolute intention to roll this technology out on other sections of highway in the province,” Transportation Minister Todd Stone said, announcing the pilot program. “One of the top candidates in my mind would probably be the Malahat, on Vancouver Island, but there’s all kinds of sections of highway like these three pilot locations where this technology I think could make a difference.” The ministry has invested $12.5 million to install and run the three pilot systems, which are part of the ministry’s $25-million peryear Roadside Safety Program.

Variable speed signs, being piloted on three highways in BC, will be considered for the Malahat if they prove effective Minister of Transport Todd Stone says.

Nanaimo Foundation calls for Ladysmith endowment proached the Nanaimo Foundation From Page 1 Asked if he was disappointed with and asked them to raise their profile the turnout, he said it was a start. “I here, said he was satisfied with the think the positives are that the peo- turnout and discussion at the meetple who came this evening had a lot ing. “I liked the way the Foundation preof questions, and they seem to have gotten satisfactory answers to those sented its proposal,” he said. For those who didn’t attend, he held out hope. “I questions,” he said. “There’s a level of enthusiasm for would say you missed the start, but there will be more opportunities to doing something together.” Former Councillor and Ladysmith learn more about this, and how you resident Bruce Whittington, who ap- might be able to play a role in it.”

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Saltair Water committee Saltair residents have CVRD staff and other Expo to help educate formed a Water Adviso- community groups.” the Saltair community ry Committee for Area Areas of concern for to water saving options, G of the Cowichan Val- SWAC include Saltair’s which will help Saltair ley Regional District “to aging water infrastruc- conserve water as our create a voice for our ture, the Stocking Lake climate changes.” community about the watershed, communiThe release recaps potable water in the Sal- cations between Saltair some of the recent istair water system,” says and the CVRD, and sues that have affected a Nov. 30 release sub- provincial legislation in Saltair residents with mitted by Jim Whittaker. a Water Sustainability regard to water supply “The Saltair Water Act to be considered in and usage. Advisory Committee 2016. “As a community, we (SWAC) will be work- “In the future SWAC is have been through waing to investigate, ana- planning to co-host a ter breaks, a petition lyze and make recom- town hall meeting with to increase property mendations based on CVRD staff,” says the taxes to repair the agecommunication and release. ing water pipes, water collaboration with the “After that meeting we restrictions, and other Saltair community, the plan to create a Water water related questions by the community,” says the release. “SWAC aims to create a forum for dialogue within our community.” Government Saltair is in Phase 3 licensed adult care of a CVRD program to facility has openings upgrade water supply for seniors in need infrastructure to the of assisted/respite/ area. That program incomplex/palliative care. cludes work between Branksome Road and Quality care provided Linton Circle, which has by professional been delayed due to the nursing staff. discovery of a midden under Lagoon Bridge. 17 Baden Powell St. You can contact the Ladysmith, BC committee by email250-245-2700 ing saltairwater@ 250-668-4433 gmail.com.

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Student art, poems in remembrance Ladysmith winners of the Grade 9 and 10 Remembrance Day writing, and art contest were announced at Branch 171 of the Royal Canadian Legion Sunday, Dec. 6. The winning entries will be forwarded to the BC & Yukon Command and entered at the provincial level; then three winners from each category at the provincial level will be forwarded to Ottawa and entered

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Four lucky entrants are going to enjoy the sweet taste of winning thanks to a fundraiser benefiting the non-profit Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber’s Christmas Candy Guess-To-Win contest offers a first Who do you know who’s done great things for prize of two tickets to anywhere in the your community in the last year? world WestJet flies. The winner simply If a name is jumping out at you, then head to needs to guess the number of candies your computer right now and go to bcachievein a container, and come closest to the ment.com, where you will find instructions on actual total. Guess at the number of candies in the how to nominate your choice for the 2016 BC Tickets cost just $20 and must be pur- jar to win fantastic prizes. Community Achievement awards. chased by Dec. 16. “British Columbia’s communities are shaped Parallel Grocery, to purchase holiday Three other prizes are also to be by the people who live in them, and especially awarded, for trips and a holiday feast. celebration menu items. Contest tickets are available through- by contributions of extraordinary individuals,” And with a maximum of 1,000 tickets to be sold, the odds of winning could out town, including the chamber of- says BCCAA overview. “The British Columbia Community Achievefice at 33 Roberts Street, 49th Parallel be as low as one in 250. Second prize is a two-night vacation Grocery, Nanaimo Airport, Ladysmith ment Awards celebrate British Columbians getaway with Oak Bay Marine Group. & District Credit Union, Ladysmith who go above and beyond in their dedication The package, for two people, includes Home Hardware Building Centre and and service to others and who devote time and energy to making their communities more cara stay in a resort suite and a four-hour Ladysmith Waterfront Art Gallery. Winners will be announced at the ing, dynamic, beautiful, healthy, and unique. adventure cruise. Third prize is a two-night stay for two chamber’s annual Christmas Social, at They inspire by their example.” Nominees can be volunteers, or anyone who at the Yellow Point Lodge penthouse Cottonwood Golf Course on Dec. 16. has made an outstanding contribution to the Proceeds from the contest will help suite, including meals, tea times, and community in the course of their work. fund chamber activities in Ladysmith. full use of all recreational facilities. They can be exceptional people in the realms For more information, visit www.laThe fourth place winner gets a $200 holiday feast gift certificate from 49th dysmithcofc.com. Or call 250-245-2112 of: sports and recreation, arts and culture, environment, multiculturalism, healthcare, education, civic duty, business innovation, community volunteerism, and youth or seniors’ leadership. “However, neither the nominations nor the awards are limited to these suggested categoThe old saying ‘it is friends, family and co- they have not received better to give than to workers will appreci- their flu shot in order ries,” says the BCCAA web site’s description. To nominate go to the online nomination receive’ may hold true ate it” says Hoyano. to protect patients,” form, or download the form from a link on for most things, but Washing your hands says a recent VIHA rethe information page on the B.C. Achievement should never apply to frequently is the best lease. influenza. way to avoid getting Masks, information Foundation web site. As nominator you will have to pen a letter of “It’s not too late to sick in the first place, and hand sanitizers up to 500 words, and find two other individuals get a flu shot. Vaccine but if you do fall ill, are available at key enor organizations that describe the “value and is still available at proper hand wash- trances across Island your local pharmacy, ing can help stop the Health’s patient care impact of the contributions of the individual.” Winners will be recognized at the BC Commudoctor’s office or lo- spread. areas. nity Achievement Awards in the spring of 2016, cal public health unit” Practicing good rePeople wishing to where recipients will receive the BC Commusays Dr. Dee Hoyano, spiratory etiquette by find out where they medical health officer coughing and sneezing can get a flu shot can nity Achievement Medallion. Deadline for 2016 nominations is Jan 15. Howfor Island Health. “We into your sleeve and talk to their health ever, nominations will be held and considered have already admin- properly disposing of care provider, pharmaby BCCAA for up to three years, and can be istered about 227,000 your tissues also helps cist or visit www.viha. updated by nominators during that period. doses of vaccine this reduce infections. ca/flu for information. year.” People who haven’t If you’re feeling un- had flu shots are being der the weather stay- reminded to ‘mask-up’ ing at home when at Island Health care you’re sick is another facilities. excellent way to pre- “They will be expectvent infections. “Your ed to wear a mask if

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Senate plan panned by Christy Clarke Premier Christy Clark wasted no time rejecting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plan to reform the Canadian Senate through an independent panel to appoint new senators. “B.C. will not parBC Views ticipate in the process by Tom Fletcher outlined today to appoint senators,” Clark said in a statement released Dec. 3. “Our position has not changed; the Senate should be fixed or folded but we should not be distracted by it.” Trudeau delivered this week on a promise to fill the 22 current Senate vacancies via a five-member independent advisory board, starting with five appointments in the new year. Three of the five panel members are to be chosen by Ottawa, with two temporary provincial or territorial members named for each appointment. “Today’s changes do not address what’s been wrong with the Senate since the beginning,” Clark said. “It has never been designed to represent British Columbians or our interests at the national level.” B.C.’s objection is that it has always been under-represented, compared to provinces that joined confederation earlier. Constitutional change would be required to replace a regional formula where Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes and the West have 24 seats each. That translates to six seats each for B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, while Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have 10 each, despite relatively tiny populations. Currently, B.C. has one senator for each 775,000 people, the lowest representation in Canada. Senate reform was a key part of the recent federal election campaign, after a string of resignations, suspensions and prosecutions of senators. Trudeau expelled all Liberal senators from the party caucus before the election. The Conservatives hold a majority in the Senate, which could allow them to hold up Liberal legislation. 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 1-888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

Your Words “I can tell you that her dedication and commitment to Ladysmith are beyond exemplary.” Ladysmith Mayor Aaron Stone, Page 3 / Ladysmith CAO Ruth Malli to retire

Wood smoke something to choke on letters

Editor: A couple of times in the last five years, I have tried to alert Ladysmith Council to the impact of wood smoke on the environment and the health of citizens. The informative article on Page 3 of the Dec. 1 Chronicle (Wood smoke a major health hazard, Page 3) should spur council into action. It is not that council is unaware of environmental matters, as has shown by the introduction of public transport, an electric refueling station on First Avenue, and just lately the rezoning of a parcel on Highway One for the operation of a used car lot, coupled with a requirement to promote and sell electric vehicles (but such an unfortunate location). These however, are baby steps compared to what can be accomplished by banning the burning of wood for home heating in fireplaces and outside. I realize that, except for outside burning of wood, one cannot simply ban these

practices overnight, but other cities and towns have done so by firstly making it illegal to install wood burning furnaces or fireplaces in all new construction and major renovations. Secondly, with a time-line set for converting existing furnaces and fireplaces to electricity, gas or oil. This time-line can include subsidies in the initial years, and fines later on. Where there is a will, there is a way. Vince Devries Ladysmith SANTA LETTER MISSES HOH OHO POSTAL CODE Dear Santa: Thank you for coming to our Pancake Breakfast again this year at Cedar Community Hall. We had such a good time doing the crafts, playing games, decorating cookies, and getting our nails and faces painted! But the highlight, of course, was that you made the time to visit, get pictures taken with us, and ask us what we would like for Christmas! The NOAHS (North Oyster and Area Historical Society)

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First step taken in Island-wide hiking & walking trail strategy

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Tourism Vancouver Island has taken the first step in its development of a hiking and walking trails strategy for Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast with the release of an Inventory of Hiking & Walking Trails for the region. “A well informed hiking and walking trails strategy, and decisions about the future of trails in region, need to be based on a sound understanding of the supply, distribution, characteristics and conditions of trails within the region,” says the introduction to the report, produced by Stantec Consulting Ltd. “In addition to inventorying the trails, the project team worked collaboratively with trail partners throughout the region to identify criteria that could be used during the devel-

opment of the strategy ing during their visits, to identify which trails even if that was not have greatest suitability their primary motivato attract tourists.” tion for coming. More that 235 trails “It makes sense to were inventoried in the leverage that fact and study, stitched together create a plan to effecthe trails would add up tively market, manage, to a hike of 1,900 kilo- and improve the hiking metres. Findings have trails in the region,” said been integrated into a Tourism Vancouver Is‘user-friendly’ database land CEO Dave Petryk that assesses trails Nov. 9 based on “48 different “Tourism Vancouver attributes ranging from Island is embarking on general trail informa- the second phase of a tion, visitor experience three-phase project to to trail design attri- do exactly that,” he said. butes.” “Now that we have baseAdds the Executive line data, we can start Summary, “The inven- the work of developing tory data was analyzed a strategic plan to align and notable findings to visitor needs and expecbe considered in the de- tations with the supply of velopment of the Hiking trails here on the Island and Walking Trail Tour- and Sunshine Coast.” ism Strategy were idenThe project will tified.” work with ‘stakeholder Developing that strat- groups’ identifying gaps egy is step-two in the in ‘our trail product’ and process, which was seeing how the region started when surveys can “improve and transshowed that 50 per cent form these existing asof visitors to Vancouver sets into international Island and the Sunshine market ready tourism Coast choose to go hik- attractions.”

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Grade 5 students at Ecole North Oyster celebrated their completion of the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program Wednesday, Dec. 2 with a ceremony at the school. And, like Joey, one of the graduates, they had all learned to say ‘no thanks’ to drugs, alcohol, and a lot of other destructive activities and behaviours that often end up putting young people on the skids. “For 10 weeks we challenge them to think outside the box, to come up with solutions of their own,” said Ladysmith RCMP Cst. Jo Anne Ruppenthal, who has been delivering the program in schools for more than 10 years. That’s a long time, but Ruppenthal hasn’t lost her enthusiasm for DARE. And there’s always a new twist, sometimes an extra special one – Joey, as well as being an Ecole North Oyster student, is her son. Support for the program remains strong since its launch in Los Angeles in 1983, during a period of “unparalleled drug abuse among youth.” Parents, educators and the students themselves appreciate the information and messages DARE delivers. “I just think it’s such a valuable program and I’m just so proud of all of you – congratulations,” Ecole North Oyster Principal Jac-

queline Catchpole told the DARE grads. DARE remains the most widely used initiation of pre-teens to drug and alcohol awareness in Canada. But there’s still work to be done bringing the wider community, and especially parents, into the picture. “This is the foundation of our drug awareness program,” RCMP Central Island Drug Awareness Coordinator Cpl. Dave Cusson said, addressing his remarks to parents. “You as parents are the greatest support for these kids going forward.” He urged the parents to visit the DAREBC.com web site to learn some of the things their children have been taught through the DARE program, and to keep abreast of strategies they can use to help their children resist the lures of drugs and alcohol. As for the students, he told them to value the certificates they earned in the program. “Don’t throw it on the floor, don’t put it in a drawer, put it on a wall so you will see it every day,” Cusson said. Noting that street drugs are ‘out there’ and that they are continuing to morph into new and more concentrated forms, he said it’s important to constantly be aware of the threat they pose. Calum, one of five DARE graduates who presented their projects, said, “It’s important to teach kids about drugs and alcohol so they can make good decisions.”

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Finish is a sweet success at Cinnamon Bun Fun Run Kian, aged three, enjoys his just desserts after finishing the Cinnamon Bun Fun Run Nov. 29. For the 529 runners and walkers who turned out for the Ladysmith Cinnamon Bun Fun Run Nov. 29, finishing first wasn’t necessarily the best part. For some the real fun began when they picked up their sticky, sweet cinnamon reward for participating in a fund, food and awareness raiser for the Ladysmith Food Bank. “The Ladysmith Food Bank was the happy recipient of far more items of food than they received last year. It looks like the five-items of food entry fee turned into eight or ten items, which made us happy, because the end result was about 4,100 pounds of food to the Ladysmith Food Bank,” said a report on the Fun Run web site. “Participants also generously unloaded their pockets and placed more than $525 in our donation box. Add to that the money raised through the online registration process and corporate donations, the total tops out at $2,095.” Results for the run are posted online and can be accessed from the Cinnamon Bun Fun Run web site at cinnamonbunrun.com.

Coroner identifies Chemainus Lake drowning victim The BC Coroners Service has released the name of a 22 year-old man who drowned in Chemainus Lake Nov. 25, when the canoe he and a friend were in capsized. Brayden Edward Gale’s body was recovered five hours after the accident, which occurred about 10:30 a.m. Neither man was wearing a life jacket. Gale’s companion was able to swim to the dock at Chemainus Lake, but Gale didn’t make it in the frigid waters, and his body was recovered by an RCMP dive team after an extensive search. A witness of the drowning, whose husband, Todd Lefebure, attempted to swim out to Gale and offer assistance, said in a CHEK TV report that the boat was about 20 metres out when the two went into the water. Said Susan Harrison: “…they were separate from the boat, one swimming one way and the other we couldn’t tell exactly what he was doing. You could see that the boat was submerged but not sunk.” Harrison suggested that a floatation ring attached to a rope installed on the Chemainus Lake dock would have allowed witnesses to offer some assistance.

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Grade 4 & 5 students join symphony Fundraising underway for program that gets students experiencing, performing with the Van. Island Symphony The Vancouver Island Symphony is raising funds to allow students in Grade 4 to see a performance and students in Grade 5 to actually get up on stage and sing in a choral performance. “It is a chance for everyone to turn off the electronic world and see and hear fifty-plus professional musicians perform great music geared for two-thousand plus nine year olds,” says a VIS release about its Symphony Education Shows. Specially designed performances for students integrate music and education, says the release, offering children “an opportunity to dream of playing an instrument or becoming an actor or a set designer.”

Students take to the stage with the Vancouver Island Symphony The Fabulous Fives program goes a step farther, inviting school kids to participate in a symphony accompanied choral performance. “They can perform in the Fabulous Fives Choir, allowing them to experience being on stage and performing with the symphony,” says the release. Cost to school districts for the program is one dollar for each student, which covers ‘less than one per cent’ of the total costs for the program. “The Vancouver Island Symphony fund raises the remainder of the funds because we believe every child should be able to experience hearing a symphony orchestra,” says the VIS release.

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(Part 2 of 2) In the Nov. 24 edition of the Chronicle we looked at what the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District is doing to reach out to students who may be struggling with urges to commit suicide. But what about parents? Is enough information and support getting to them so they will recognize the signs of a child caught up in suicidal ‘ideation’; and do they know what to do if they suspect their own child is in trouble? The more parents are brought into the loop, the better the response can be, people who work with teens and even pre-teens in trouble agree. Having basic knowledge about symptoms and information about what to do and where to go for help when those symptoms are displayed, can save lives. “Sometimes it’s not so easy for kids to talk about what’s going on for them, so as parents, we’re wanting to watch for those changes, and then we’re wanting to try to find ways to find out what’s really happening with that kid,” said Lindsay Wells, public education program coordinator with the Vancouver Island Crisis Society. She and others, who deal with the issue of suicide, wants to dispel the ‘myth’ that suicide is something a young person decides to do suddenly, on impulse. “The thing about suicide is not just one thing will bring somebody there, it’s a combination of things,” Wells said. “There’s a very well known myth that suicide is an impulsive act for kids – no, that’s a myth.” So parents, friends and others who have ongoing relationships with young people can often spot warning signs as the events that

are bringing a person down begin to weigh on them. “These things are like rocks in a bag, and every single person that is walking around the earth has got a bag full of struggles, and the rocks in the bag represent our struggles,” Wells explained. The metaphor is so powerful, it’s used in parent training sessions offered by VICS. “We demonstrate that, where we will actually throw rocks in a bag, and we do it for the parent training,” Wells said. “The more rocks that

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go into a person’s bag, that don’t get unpacked – and what we mean by unpacked is talked about – you see how that bag gets heavier and more difficult to carry.” What’s inside can be a mix of things. “We look at things with our kids like loss, like trauma, and also we look at things like belongingness: do I fit in at school? Do I have a social group that I belong to? And that’s where the bullying piece can come in,” Wells said. “Things like withdrawal: Is my child in the room all the time with the door shut? Are they participating in the family, are they talking?” There are resources for parents on vicrisis. ca (click the ‘Access the Main Site’ link in the upper right corner of the

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opening page to get to the main web site). Under the ‘About Suicide’ menu item is a FAQ that includes the acronym IsPathWarm, which lists factors that may indicate a youth at risk: Ideation, Substance abuse, Purposelessness, Anxiety, Trapped, Hopelessness, Withdrawal, Anger, Recklessness, Mood changes. The biggest alarm bell of all, though, is verbalization or other forms of representation that suggest suicide as something a child is thinking about. “If your child is talking about, joking about, drawing pictures about, writing poetry about death or dying or suicide, we want to take that very seriously and that includes any kind of suicidal thought that could appear on social media,” Wells said. That’s when a conversation needs to be broached, and the bag of rocks lightened. “That’s our message to kids and to parents, is that we need to find safe places to unpack,” Wells said, “and parents need to either be the people to unpack to, or if that doesn’t feel comfortable, we want to get our kids connected to someone they can unpack to.” The youth has to be asked directly if they are thinking of suicide so they can talk about it. “That’s a scary question, and a lot of people think ‘If I ask that question, I’m going to put the thought into that person’s mind.’” Wells said that’s not the case. “It’s the most important question to be asked,” she said. “It tells the young person, ‘I’m okay to go here.’” Parents who find themselves in this situation shouldn’t hesitate to contact the Vancouver Island Crisis Line at 1-888-494-3888. “We can do a risk assessment over the phone. We can talk to their child, if they’d like to put their child on the phone.”

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Book your eventâ&#x20AC;? our meeting room is available for your gathering or event whether for business or pleasure. Large TV screen for presentations. Menuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to suit budgets. Set menuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, a la carte or buffet service is available. Also â&#x20AC;&#x153;Foods for Functionâ&#x20AC;? service is available for small or large group functions. Platters or entreeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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SUITES, LOWER LADYSMITH: 1 bdrm, private patio/entry, shared laundry 4 appls, N/S, N/P, $750 incl. utils & internet. Avail Dec 1 250-245-5007.

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Registered Psychologist or Registered Clinical Counsellor Wanted a Registered Psychologist or Registered Clinical Counsellor to provide clinical services to clients at Tsow Tun Le Lum Treatment Centre located in Lantzville, B.C. for the Kwunatsustul Trauma recovery program. The amount of service is two days per week, and up to 90 days per fiscal year.

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Casual Recovery Care Workers Wanted an CRCW to provide responsibility for the general supervision of the residents and the Centre during the appropriate shifts. This position supports the counsellorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; management of residents. This position is responsible for the security of the Centre and performing janitorial and administrative tasks related to the position. The incumbent of this position will have a varying shift pattern on a casual basis (0-40 hours a week), which may include weekends and nights. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL THREE POSITIONS: A criminal record check will be conducted. Knowledge of Aboriginal people and their culture and traditions. Holds a valid First Aid certificate or willing to attend First Aid training. Must possess a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. In meeting the objectives and philosophies of the Society, preference will be given to qualified individuals of Aboriginal Ancestry in accordance with Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code. The successful candidates will have a willingness to role model and maintain an abstinent lifestyle [if a recovering alcoholic, two (2) years of sobriety; if a recovering addict, two (2) years free of non-prescription drugs]. If you require the full job description please refer to our website at www.tsowtunlelum.org Please address a Cover Letter and Resume to: All: Personnel Committee, Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society PO Box 370- 699 Capilano Road, Lantzville, BC VOR 2HO Fax: (250) 390-3119 OR Email: info@tsowtunlelum.org Deadline for all applications is Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. Thank you for your interest. Competition will officially close with the selection of suitable candidates. Only those people selected for an interview will be contacted.

Maureen Washington will be at the Crofton Hotel Pub Dec. 13 as part of the Jazz at Crofton series.

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1534 Joan Avenue. Musicians are invited to join in a jam session in the afternoonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final hour. Admission is $10. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 11, 8 p.m., Beth Marie Anderson Christmas Tour For information, call 250-324-2245 or visit croftonhotel. at the Music Hall in Ladysmith. Exclusive Vancouver Is- ca. land Tour, accompanied by Darcy Philips, this â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;acoustic concert will tickle your ears and warm your heart with â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m., 39th Annual Christmas Festival of Christmas classics. Limited seating. Tickets $15 from Choirs at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church, 1135 Fourth Ave. The Music Hall at 250-245-3663, Salamander Books at Donations collected for the Ladysmith Christmas Cheer 250-245-4726 or at the door (if not sold out in advance). Fund. Refreshments to follow. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 12, 6 p.m., Ladysmith Christmas Lights Cruise. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec.18, 7 p.m., The Celebration of Light at the Eagles Boats will depart the Ladysmith Yacht Club. Enjoy Hall in Ladysmith. Area musicians will donate their time a bonfire hosted by the Ladysmith Kinsmen Club at and talent for the fifth annual Christmas fundraiser for the Ladysmith soup kitchen and food bank. Doors open Transfer Beach. at 6:15 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 13, 1:30 p.m., The Ladysmith Kinsmen are pleased to present a free Christmas sing-a-long show to say â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. & Dec. 20 at 2 p.m., Ken Lavigne thanks to the community, at the Aggie Hall. Alf Carter, Christmas Old Time Radio Roadshow at Chemainus United Church. The Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and Chemainusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; own inBarb and Karen will be the feature performers. ternationally renowned singer and entertainer performs â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 13, 2 p.m., Ring in the Christmas season with your Christmas favourites with special guests. Tickets Sheila Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adult Concenti choir and award win- at the 49th Parallel Grocery and the 49th Parallel Genning youth choirs at Chemainus United Church. This is eral Store, Chemainus United Church and Ladysmith a change of venue for this one performance from St. Mi- United Church for $32 in advance ($18 for students) or chaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. After the performance the choirs and audience $37 at the door ($18 students). will walk to St. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for a special reception, the lead walkers carol singing along the way. Tickets at the â&#x20AC;˘ Until Dec. 17, The Christmas Cheer Campaign has door $20; under 18 for $5. Advance tickets available for started. Registrations for hampers are now being taken, $17 at: Owlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest Bistro, Chemainus; Valley Vines to and donations will be gratefully received. Contact the Wines, Mill Bay; Ten Old Books, Duncan; Salamander Ladysmith Resources Centre at 250-245-3079. Books, Ladysmith; and Chemainus Festival Inn. Or by â&#x20AC;˘ Coins for Kids - The Chronicle is once again running phoning 250-748-8383. More information at chemainus- the Coins for Kids campaign. Over the years we have classicalconcerts.ca collected over $50,000 which all goes to the Ladysmith Christmas Cheer Campaign. The Black Press Island paâ&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 13, 2:30 p.m., Sing-along Messiah at St. Andrews pers have collected more than $780,000 over the years, United Church. Join the Malaspina Choir in what has all providing funding for local communities/charities. become a popular Christmas tradition attended by more than 200 people. Lionel Tanod conducts Handelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;˘ Until Dec. 20, Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacularâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beloved oratorio. Guest soloists: Andrea Rodall, so- cast of 14 singers, dancers and musicians will whisk prano; Julia Morgan, mezzo-soprano; Steven Price, bass you away to a winter wonderland. Hits by the Beach and David Brown, tenor. With the Nanaimo Chamber Boy, a Rock of Ages medley, and a selection of ChristOrchestra. Tickets $20 for adults, $10 for students, $5 mas favourites. Eleven performances at the Cedar Comfor eyeGO and free for children under 12. Available on- munity hall and four at the Port Theatre. More info at line at www.porttheatre.com or at the door. yellowpointchristmasspectacular.ca.

â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 13, 2 to 5 p.m., Award-winning vocalist Maureen â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 20, Ladysmith Fire/Rescue Santa Claus Parade. Washington, â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of the brightest stars in the Victoria Come meet Santa as this fun parade leaves Brown Drive jazz firmamentâ&#x20AC;? brings the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gift of Christmasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to the Jazz Park at 4 p.m., making its way to Ă&#x2030;cole Davis Road at Crofton series. Named Black Canadian Awardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best Elementary at 9 p.m., with four stops in between. See jazz soul artist last year, Washington will be accompa- Ladysmith Fire/Rescue Facebook page for route and nied by pianist Karl Roessingh at the Crofton Hotel Pub, details. On Dec. 13, ring in the Christmas season with Sheila Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adult Concenti choir and award winning youth choirs at Chemainus United Church. After the performance the choirs and audience will walk to St. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for a special reception, the lead walkers carol singing along the way.

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