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The fitness centre at Frank Jameson Community Centre is busy. The treadmills and stationary bikes are whirring; the weights clanking; like most fitness centers, there’s an air of intensity about the place, of people going about serious business. As one of the most used facilities under the jurisdiction of Ladysmith’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Department, it will no doubt figure prominently in a Parks and Rec Master Plan that is currently being prepared by the Town of Ladysmith. So Ladysmith’s Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture Clayton Postings is hoping the fitness aficionados pumping and hoisting through their Workers began dismantling the old firehall in Chemainus last week, and many people are sad to see two of Chemainus’s original reps will take a break and respond to the town’s murals – Steam Train On Bridge Over Chemainus River, by Paul Marcano, and Fallers Undercutting A Fir, by Thomas Robertson – go PR&C Survey. The detailed questionnaire, which can be filled down with the building. Both the murals were painted in 1982. Ian Spence out at ladysmith.ca, or picked up in paper format at the municipal hall on the Esplanade or at Frank Jameson Community Centre at 810 Sixth Avenue, will provide Clayton and his team with first year of the Festival of Murals project were on walls slated for demolition. a wealth of information… if people take the Craig Spence – the murals have been victims of a latter Bellamy said consideration was given time to share their ideas. the chronicle “Get involved,” says a promotional slip on the day version of the kind of progress they to moving the murals, but in the end FJCC front desk. “A new Parks, Recreation and Visitors to Chemainus, doing the fa- depicted. The walls of Chemainus’s old that proved impractical. “It’s a really tough job,” she said. “You Culture master plan is underway, and you have mous mural tour, maps in hand, will be fire hall, which they were painted on, are can cut a wall up and then you’ve got an opportunity for input into the future of prodisappointed to discover a couple of being prepared for demolition. gaps in the lineup where murals num- “The good thing is we have high reso- a segmented mural, but then where do grams, services, events, parks and trails.” In fact, if you haven’t thought much about reclution photographs of those murals, you put it?” ber three and five used to be. As for repainting the murals in new reation and cultural opportunities in the town, Missing will be Paul Marcano’s depic- and they are in our mural book, and on tion of Engine 104 chuffing over the our web site,” said Shannon Bellamy, locations, that’s possible, but a deci- taking the survey will be a great way for you to Chemainus River on a log bridge; and vice president of the Festival of Murals sion would have to be made based on give the matter a little thought, and to gain some the priorities of the Festival of Murals perspective on just how well endowed with Thomas Robertson’s two fallers on Society. PR&C opportunities Ladysmith is. This is the first time the FOM has had Society. spring boards undercutting a fir tree. Both originally painted in 1982 – the to deal with a situation where murals See Master Plan, Page 4 See Murals, Page 5
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Budget meetings for North Cowichan Public invited to participate in open houses North Cowichan Council is inviting people to participate in town hall meetings that will talk about the whys and wherefores of the draft 2016 budget. “We invite you to come and review our draft budget,” said Mayor Jon Lefebure in a media release. “Let us know what is important to you. Your ideas and concerns will be of great interest to Council as we finalize this budget.” Meetings will be held between 6 and 8 p.m. at the following locations: • Jan. 21 – Crofton Community Centre • Jan. 25 – Maple Bay Fire Hall • Jan. 26 – École Mount Prevost • Jan. 28 – Chemainus Seniors Centre At each meeting, the mayor and chief administrative officer will provide an overview of the draft 2016 budget, followed by smallgroup discussions to gather input. After the sessions, participants will have an opportunity to share comments and ask questions. The Municipality also invites residents to complete a short, online survey about municipal services and satisfaction levels. The survey can be accessed at http://sgiz.mobi/s3/ c7dc38ae72b4. Anyone unable to attend a town hall meeting can also send feedback to Council directly by emailing council@ northcowichan.ca. The agenda for these sessions, as well as additional information on the current budget process, can be found at: www.northcowichan. ca/budget2016. All input will be presented to council for consideration and will help guide the municipality in finalizing its 2016-2020 financial plan.
Municipal tax rates for heavy industry in Ladysmith are the highest on the Central Island, at $106.07 per $1,000 of assessed value.
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Ladysmith has the highest industrial tax rate on central Vancouver Island. Heavy industry operators can expect to pay more than $106.07 per $1,000 of assessed value, almost double the next highest of cities north of the Malahat to as far north as Campbell River. By comparison, Port Alberni taxes its two heavy industry properties at a rate of $53.78 per $1,000, and Campbell River has the thirdhighest industrial tax rate on the Island, at $32.39. Other communities with heavy industry to tax charge between $7.22, in Parksville and $29.66 in North Cowichan. In the last century, when B.C. was developing its rich resources it was understood that governments at all levels would benefit from industrial expansion. Local communities saw industry as a ready tax source, and thriving industry didn’t mind sharing the wealth. Times have changed, mines and mills are closing, and Ladysmith is working to become more competitive. Municipal leaders started to take heed in the last decade, when industrial giants like Catalyst Paper warned it would close mills without tax relief. “Council was very aware of this,” said Erin Anderson, Ladysmith director of financial services. “We used to have a greater rate, and we’ve been working on reducing our reliance on that for many years. It used to be much higher, but we’ve been whittling it down.” No target has been set, but Ladysmith has a way to go to catch up with cities like Nanaimo,
which now taxes all business classes equally, at a rate of $14.76 per $1,000. The Harbour City decided decades ago to rein in business taxes, recognizing the value of business to a local economy. Then, in 2006, “council of the day approved an initiative to reduce heavy industry’s rate to be on par with like industrial over a five-year (period), which they did,” said Mayor Bill McKay. In today’s global economy, municipalities need to be competitive to attract investment, said Levi Sampson, president of Harmac pulp mill, at Nanaimo’s Duke Point industrial park. “One thing I do know, at Harmac, going back long before I got involved, I know they worked closely with the mayor and council and had many talks about tax rates and where they should be, and I know council has worked hard over the years at looking at that,” Sampson said. Taxes were cited as one reason the Catalyst mill in Campbell River closed. At $32.39, that city currently has an industrial tax rate roughly a third that of Port Alberni, where together, the Catalyst mill and Western Forest Products contribute 22 per cent of the city’s total budget. Cathy Rothwell, Port Alberni finance director, acknowledged the city gets complaints for its high taxes but said its business taxes are calculated as a multiple of its residential rate as with other cities. That rate is much higher in Port Alberni than other Island communities because its residential property assessments are among the lowest in the mid-Island. Asked if a higher rate discour-
ages investment, Rothwell said In Nanaimo, city council decided the question is better answered by long ago to lower business taxes the city’s economic development with an eye to attracting more deoffice. velopment. The city’s light industrial tax rate Today, that strategy appears to is the highest on the central Island, be paying off. at $48.56, but its general business WFP recently closed its downclass pays $15.76, which is much town sawmill, “and now they’ve closer to other Island municipali- merged their employees at Duke ties (see chart). Point, and they’re going to spend She said the city derives $3.5 mil- $80 million on that mill,” McKay lion from its business class, but said. industrial taxpayers contribute “They’ve got 70 employed and “just under $5 million” to the city they’re hoping over the next few budget. years to double that.” CENTRAL ISLAND INDUSTRY/BUSINESS TAX RATES The rate each municipality charges for major industry, light industry and business, per $1,000 in assessed value: City
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Ladysmith
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$18.01
$15.71
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$11.94
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$11.67
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$14.76
$14.76
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$11.24
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$11.95
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From Page 1 For many the survey will come as meeting rooms, youth rec room, swim lessons, aquatic fitness programs, fitan eye-opener. Helene Tomio, one of the stationary ness classes, child and pre-school probike riders at FJCC, thinks it’s about grams, fitness classes, youth activities, time people started to get informed adult programs, art classes, special about the fitness opportunities in events and family activities. Mostly, they’re interested in what Ladysmith. “I think it’s a good thing, because people who don’t know people do know about PR&C services in Ladysmith, and how residents about it won’t come out,” she said. She’s at FJCC three times a week, feel about what they know. Postings said survey responses will in the fitness centre a couple of days and doing exercises in the pool one be gathered until early February; day. So she knows pretty well what in late February focus groups will she wants and seems to be pretty be held to talk about specific areas of PR&C services; by mid-March a happy with what’s available. draft plan will be presented to counBut what about you? The town wants to know how sat- cil, then to open houses. Then someisfied you are with its outdoor facili- time in April the master plan report ties: playgrounds, picnic areas, play- will be presented to council. The PR&C master plan was last ing fields, public golf course, trails, neighbourhood parks, boat launches, reviewed in 2001. “Our’s is 15 years community gardens, bikeways and old, so it’s time to get it updated,” Postings said. “It’s confirming what’s off leash dog areas. They’d also like to take it indoors, working well and what the commuand get an idea of how satisfied you nity needs to see.”
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What do mill rates say Ladysmith and North Cowichan are In Port Alberni, with the highest mill in fourth and seventh place when it rate on the Central Island, an ‘average’ comes to the tax rates applied to resi- home owner would pay $1,654. Bedential properly owners in 13 Central cause the average assessed value of Island municipalities. a residential property in Port Alberni But before taxpayers start grum- is $175,100, it’s high mill rate doesn’t bling or congratulating their councils translate into a high tax bill. for management of taxpayers’ money, But taxes are only part of the picthey’ll have to cut those apples open ture, and just because one municito make sure they’re not oranges. pality charges higher taxes than its Ladysmith has a mill rate of $5.49 neighbours, doesn’t mean it is being per $1,000 of assessed residential any less frugal or efficient in meeting property value; North Cowichan ratepayers’ needs. $4.57. At the top of the list is Port AlTo get to apples and apples, you berni, which charges $9.45 per $1,000; have to ask what kinds of services at the bottom, Lantzville, with a rate are delivered for the tax dollars of $2.17. paid, and how much is tacked on to But mill rates don’t mean much until the municipal bill over and above you also know the average assessed taxes. For example, what does a property values in each municipality. municipality charge for utilities like Ladysmith’s average assessed value is water and sewer services, and gar$299,300; North Cowichan’s $320,200. bage collection. Subscribe to Since municipal taxes are calcuThen there’s things that don’t show lated based on the mill rate, times the up on the bills ratepayers receive, but 250-245-2277 assessed property value, an ‘average’ which residents end up paying. How Includes $ in Ladysmith homeowner would face much does it cost to use community online a tax bill of $1,643;access in North Cowichan, facilities, like recreation centers, or an ‘average’ homeowner would be parking spaces in town? Dog licenspaying $1,462. es? Development permit fees?
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Over the past few weeks my family has had to make use of the medical services we pay for through our taxes and the Medical Services Plan of B.C., and I have to say, ours has been a positive experience. I won’t go into the particulars of why, but I think it is helpful to say who attended to our needs and where. Our first stop was the Health Care Centre in Chemainus; then an ambulance trip between there and the Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan. At every stage we met professional, supportive people; not once did we feel neglected or ill-served. To put this into perspective, we were expecting the worst. Our natural trepidation on crossing the threshold into ‘institutionalized’ care has been confirmed, without our having had much direct experience, by countless horror stories swapped at parties and beamed through the media If reports were to be believed, you’d almost expect to go in for heart surgery, only to come out with your feet sewn on backwards. Again, to put things into perspective, at CDH there was indeed lots of paperwork, plenty of waiting around while specialists were summoned, tests conducted, a bed found. But there wasn’t a moment when we felt our needs – not to mention the needs of hundreds of others – had not been acknowledged and were not being diligently attended to. True the specialist who did deal with our case seemed abrupt, almost to the point of rudeness. We would learn in a subsequent visit he was at the point of exhaustion due to the number of hours he had put in. The point is, even though there were stretches of time we had to make small talk, and where a bed in the corridor was the only option, we were still being taken care of by professionals who were cheerful and respectful. They managed to make an ‘institutionalized’ environment caring. Cowichan District Hospital has a four star rating on Google. In our experience the Chemainus Health Care Centre and the BC Ambulance Service deserve the same. Craig Spence Editor The Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practises and ethical behavior. If you have concerns about editorial content, contact: editor@ladysmithchronicle. com or 250-245-2277. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a complaint, visit the mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information.
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Founding a long term legacy for Ladysmith Jan. 26 Nanaimo Foundation meeting to consider Ladysmith endowment Letters and Your letters Editor: It’s difficult sometimes to think beyond immediate campaigns for funding to complete important community projects. There is an opportunity, though, to provide for these and other projects in the longer term by establishing an endowment fund, whose principal would remain secure forever, but which would generate interest annually to be used for community grants – forever. Sound like a dream? Think of it as a vision. Before I came to Ladysmith, I lived for many years in Greater Victoria, where I was one of the founders of a not-for-profit community land trust. I learned very quickly how difficult and timeconsuming it is to start such a community organization from scratch. As we moved from one small success to another, I learned about the remarkable capacity of community foundations to assist small non-profits. I went on to work more closely with
the Victoria Foundation, an experience that strengthened my faith in the role community foundations play in Canada. The Nanaimo Foundation has approached the people of Ladysmith with a proposal to establish an endowment fund. How does this help our community? Obviously, once it is established, it provides an ongoing source of grant funding for Ladysmith community organizations. But equally importantly, it provides a place for people to leave a lasting legacy to the town that has been a part of their lives. All the funds (less a very small management fee) directed to the Ladysmith endowment would be used to support Ladysmith projects. The door would also remain open for Ladysmith groups to apply to the Nanaimo Foundation’s other granting programs. I wondered to myself: How does a community raise enough cash to get something like this started? Then I did a little mental arithmetic and calculated that if 1,000 Ladysmith citizens donated $100 to a new endow-
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Thrift shop generates big returns When you shop at the Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store, you’re getting great deals and supporting good causes with every item you buy. “Your support is key to a vibrant and healthy community,” says a recent auxiliary media release. Things your purchases have helped support: • In 2012 the Auxiliary donated $37,718 matching dollars with the Chemainus Health Care Foundation to create the palliative care hospice room. • In 2014, $80,000 in donations went toward three medication carts, a dishwasher, hip protectors, slings for lifts, four low beds, Tri- Turners, a 56 inch TV, a vein finder, fall mats and more. • In 2015 the total donation to the Chemainus Health Care Centre was more than $50,000, which covered the costs of fall mats, overhead lights, an overhead lift for urgent care, an air conditioner, an ECG machine, warming cupboards and gift bags for new residents. • Also in 2015 the Auxiliary made significant contributions of over $120,000 to the Cowichan Valley District Hospital, Cowichan Valley Hospice Society, BC Children’s Hospital and the Victoria Hospital Foundation. The Auxiliary also donates to Cops for Cancer, Providence Farm, the Chemainus Valley Museum, the Variety Club, the Royal Canadian Legion, Cowichan Food Connection, student bursaries and Harvest House Food Bank. “The Auxiliary is very proud to donate to health facilities and services that serve the residents of the Cowichan Valley,” says the release. It’s main source of income is the Thrift Shop at Willow and Oak Streets. Donations of gently used household items, sporting goods, clothing, books, and other items are sorted, cleaned, priced and sold by the more than 180 dedicated volunteers. To donate items for sale drop them off: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Auxiliary is also very appreciative of monetary – including ‘in memoriam’ – donations. If you would like to volunteer or make a financial contribution contact the auxiliary at 250-246-2476 or chemainushealthcareauxiliary.com. You can also keep in touch at The Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Shop page on Facebook.
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We go through our days doing our daily chores and sometimes forget what a wonderful community we live in. Here is a quick story about some special people in the Town of Ladysmith. Our family was faced with the difficult challenge of saying good bye to someone we love very much. Our Mother, Dorine, passed away Christmas Day. As we were consumed with grief we were also faced with the reality of the details around preparing a funeral worthy of our Mother.
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The future is looking bright for students interested in the skilled trades as their pathway to a fulfilling future. That’s what Derek Beeston, vice principal of Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District’s Career Technical Centre told trustees at SD68’s Wednesday, Jan. 6 Education Committee meeting. Of 935,000 jobs in B.C., 43 per cent are in the skilled trades. And 78 per cent of future job opportunities will require some form of post secondary education: 36 per cent university training; 42 per cent skilled trades and apprenticeships. That picture is only going to improve for people who have the training to take on skilled jobs. “This year, right now, is the first that people are retiring
faster than they are en- Career Technical Centering the work-force,” tre – is well positioned Beeston said. to work with students who do. To help students, parents and schools get the message out the CTC has launched a web site: ctc-careerpaths.ca. It provides overviews of CTC programs including: • Dual Credit programs where students can earn university and secondary credits at Derek Beeston the same time. SD68 • Secondary School Apprenticeships, that allow students to earn high school credits at the same time as they earn up to 480 hours of Later he added: “For work experience that every single industry apply toward trade creout there, there’s a dentials shortage of skilled la- • Introductory probour. It’s crazy.” grams, that allow stuAll that adds up to op- dents to try out a numportunities for students ber of trades to see if who decide on a skilled there is one they’d like trade, and Nanaimo-La- to pursue. dysmith School District • Work experience – one of only three dis- programs, where stutricts in B.C. to have a dents work a minimum
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Martin Martin (Marty) March 24th, 1920 – January 9th, 2016 – Cedar, BC Marty was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick March 24th 1920 and passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9th 2016 at Malaspina Gardens – Nanaimo, BC. Pre-deceased by his wife Margaret Martin in 1994; Parents, Michel and Marie Martin; Brothers, Maurice, Raoul, and John; Sister, Nelida. Survived by Son, Randy (Marie); Daughter, Carolyn (Darryl); Grandchildren, Craig (Alisha), Scott (Andrea), Jeremy, and Shawna (Mike); Great-Grandchildren, Bria and Alena; Brothers, Roland and Gilles; Sister, Gilberte; Niece, Louise (Ron); Nephew, Charlie (Kelly), amongst many more beloved family and friends. Marty moved to Nanaimo, British Columbia in his 20’s, he received a job during the construction of Harmac, then once Harmac was open he began a career with the company until retirement. In his free time, Marty loved to play and watch baseball, hockey, and golf. Most importantly, Marty was a loving father and grandfather. He will be remembered by his smile, kind heart, and his many jokes. With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to a wonderful man who will never be forgotten. We will always love you and miss you dearly. A memorial service will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church – 9735 Elm St. Chemainus, BC on January 30th at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers Marty’s wishes is for everyone to donate to the heart & stroke foundation. Condolences may be offered at www.telfordsladysmith.com Telford’s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553
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Lucille (Lucy) Giovando, born on September 5th, 1918 of a pioneer Ladysmith family, died on December 13, 2015 in her 98th year in Ladysmith after a long and productive life. Predeceased by her father John Dominic Giovando, her mother Victoria Giovando, her siblings Dr. Larry Giovando, Marie Doumont, Minnie Honeyman and Tony Giovando, Lucy is survived by her loving niece and nephews and numerous great nieces and great nephews. After obtaining a degree in nursing from UBC Lucy worked as a public health nurse in a number of locations in B.C. including Kelowna, Kamloops and Cumberland. She then went to the United States where she obtained her Masters Degree in Public Health. She then moved back to B.C. where she worked for many years as a public health nurse, eventually becoming administrator of the nursing staff initially at the public health unit in North and West Vancouver, and subsequently at the public health unit in the Burrard District of Vancouver. Lucy had a wonderful sense of humour and an infectious laugh, both of which were most often directed towards herself. She was adventurous and strong willed, and loved life and people. She was particularly fond of travelling and visited, among other places, Mongolia, the Orient, South East Asia, Latin America and Morocco. In the 1950’s she worked for a year as a nurse for the World Health Organization in El Salvador, an adventure that provided her with many interesting memories. Lucy recently returned to live in the family home in Ladysmith, where she spent many happy months in the company of friends and relatives. Throughout her life Lucy was comforted by her strong and abiding religious faith. All those who crossed paths with Lucy will miss her. A memorial mass for Lucy will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ladysmith on January 23rd, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Donations in memory of Lucy may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, #200-4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C., V5G 4K6. Condolences may be offered at www.telfordsladysmith.com
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LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - presents “Fine art photography – the emotional response to lines�, an opportunity to evolve your photography with Cim MacDonald, artist, curator of the Chemainus Murals, author, teacher and award-winning photographer. Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 7:00pm, in Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue in Ladysmith. Everyone welcome. Non-members $5 drop-in fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. www. LadysmithCameraClub.com
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Last Word for January 19, 2016 • Jan. 21, Comedy night at the Music Hall Food Co. with Sophie Buddle. Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets $15. Visit musichall.ca or Facebook for more upcoming events. • Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., International Guitar Night, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. An inventive evening of contemporary guitar music from around the globe, IGN is the world’s premier touring guitar festival. “This musical treat has been so popular over the years, we had to bring them back to kick off our 2016 season with a bang,â€? says Kirsten Schrader, manager of the Performing Arts Centre’s Arts & Culture Division. Tickets: $30, Student $27, Cowichan Folk Guild Member $27, eyeGo $5. See internationalguitarnight.com. • Jan. 21, 2 p.m., The Nanaimo RCMP in partnership with the City of Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture, is presenting “Scams and Frauds targeting seniorsâ€?. Free, this session will take place at the Bowen Park Clubhouse, 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo. Cst. Gary O’Brien of the Nanaimo RCMP will talk about current frauds and scams targeting seniors and others. Discussion will focus on telephone, lotto, social media and a variety of other online scams. Call 250-755-7501 to register. • Jan 26, 7 p.m., Nanaimo Foundation Community Meeting, Guide the future of your community and the causes you care about. Join the Nanaimo Foundation for a presentation and discussion about establishing the Ladysmith Community Fund. For more information visit nanaimofoundation.com/ladysmith-community-fund or call 250-667-4292 • Jan. 26, 7 p.m., Ladysmith Camera Club presents Buying/Upgrading a Photo Editing Computer, a smart shopper’s guide to choosing the right hardware, by Brad Grigor of Turning Point Arts in Saltair. Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue in Ladysmith. Everyone welcome. Nonmembers $5 drop-in fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. www. LadysmithCameraClub.com • Jan. 29, 7-10 p.m., Cedar Farmers’ Market hosts a 20 year celebration. Join Ken Hamm and friends, who will entertain at the Cedar Community Hall, 2388 Cedar Road. Silent Auction, refreshments by Coco CafĂŠ. Tickets $20 online at CedarFarmersMarket.org, or at the door.
LRCA FRIENDLY VISITOR/PHONING TREE • Feb. 12, Chemainus Theatre, Opening night for Million Dollar Quartet, PROGRAMS - Now taking Get ready to become flies on the wall of a landmark day in American munew volunteer signups for an sical history. A young Jerry Lee Lewis is playing piano for a Carl Perkins upcoming training session. recording session, when the sudden appearance of chart-topper Elvis Improve quality of life for Presley and rising-star Johnny Cash transforms the night into a red-hot shut-in or isolated seniors by recording session. Box office 1-800-565-7738 or chemainustheatre.ca. scheduled weekly contact. • March 14-24, Art Camps at the Nanaimo Art Gallery. During Spring Call Barb at 245-3079. Break the Nanaimo Art Gallery offers a series of Art Camps (each four or five sessions) at its Art Lab, including: Yvonne Vander Kooi, explorLODGE ON 4TH FAMILY COUNCIL - Family & friends ing ideas about art, learning and creating using traditional and contemporary approaches to sculpture, painting, video, and photography.; and advocating on behalf of the Carole Brooke, inspired by the work of Ron Tran, who likes to “change residents. Next meeting the way we see ordinary things by placing them in a different setting.â€? Sept. 18th @ 7p.m. - Contact The camps cost $100 each, materials are included. For more informaJudy at 250-245-3438 for tion, or to register, call 250-754-1750. location.
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