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Parents query school board candidates All-candidates forum talks cover seismic upgrades, graduation rates and more By Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE
Seismic upgrades, school closures, and aboriginal education were among the issues brought up at a recent all-candidates meeting for School District 68 (NanaimoLadysmith). About 40 Ladysmith parents and caregivers came out to the meeting, held Nov. 3 at Ladysmith Intermediate School, not only to find out who to cast their vote for but to also make sure Ladysmith’s voice is heard in the term to come. All 13 candidates were in attendance: incumbents Donna Allen, Nelson Allen, Jamie Brennan, David Muchie, Dot Neary, Sharon Welch, and newcomers Bill Bard, Nancy Curley, Kim Howland, Rosmy Jean CHRISTOPHER SUN/CHRONICLE The B.C. Marine Parks Forever Society envisions a tourism attraction at Slack Point. George Creek, president of the society, says with government funds Louis, Bill Robinson, Noah Routley and TerryLynn Saunders. dried up they are looking at alternative ways to create new parks. Candidates were first asked what they would do to secure facilities development funding for Ladysmith for projects like seismic upgrades for LIS, which does not meet requirements. people already use it as a park so lets make land mass. Neary said capital support from the minit into one.” “This whole thing did not exist before,” istry will depend on excess capacity. The B.C. Marine Parks Forever Society was Creek explained, during a recent walk on “It appears that little has changed in the founded by the Council of B.C. Yacht Clubs, the point. “This is made of slag from the way that the ministry assesses projects so a group that represents recreational boaters smelting process, copper, coal, garbage and By Christopher Sun Davis Road is probably at the back of the in the province. They have worked with the wood waste.” THE CHRONICLE provincial government in purchasing ocean The society’s website said there is a need queue,” she said. “Until the district deals It is made of coal debris and garbage, and fronting properties and islands, which would to expand B.C.’s marine parks as they are with our excess capacity and follows there may be a century old locomotive and then get turned over to B.C. Parks or the becoming overcrowded. Boat ownership through on those decisions, we are going other large equipment buried in it. local municipality to manage. However, this has been increasing by 4,000 a year, more to be waiting a long time.” Muchie pointed out that the district has Boat squatters currently use it to get ashore partnership has recently hit a bump. people are taking early retirements and lonalready submitted a facilities framework and the area is littered with abandoned “There is now no budget for that,” Creek ger vacations and nearby marine parks like to the Ministry of Education and are curboats. said in regards to provincial funding to Newcastle Island are often overcrowded. But what some consider an eyesore and match what the society raises to expand With government money dried up, Creek rently awaiting a reply. “We need to stay the course,” he said. “We environmental headache, George Creek envi- marine parks. “There is no money to buy or said the society looked at alternative ways have to figure out how much money can sions a tourism attraction at Slack Point. expand the park system.” to create new parks. “We think it is a potential site for a wonderSlack Point was created from years of coal Slack Point came on the radar as all of it is we get for... the old board office, and can we use that to do anything in the interim.” ful marine park,” said Creek, president of the slack and garbage pooling together, creating owned by the province. The candidates were then asked their B.C. Marine Parks Forever Society. “Lots of the current 14-acre and 50 feet deep artificial see complexity page 6 see Graduation page 5
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North Oyster fire hall vote could get hot Area residents angry about process behind plan By Christopher Sun THE CHRONICLE
Smoke signals emanating from North Oyster show plans for a pair of new fire halls could crash and burn the way a proposal for a single hall did in 2007. A referendum on Nov. 19 will ask area residents if they are in favour of borrowing up to $3,030,000 to build a three-bay replacement fire hall in North Oyster and a new two-bay hall at Coffin Point. While community consensus supports the need to replace the old hall, opponents are saying the referendum should go up in flames, citing the $3 million price tag, the parcel tax being used to pay for it, and frustration with the process. The project will be financed by an annual parcel tax of $248.96 on each of the 1,059 parcels in the North Oyster protective services area over 20 years. Critics Jerrilyn Harris, CHRISTOPHER SUN/CHRONICLE Rita Dawson and George Several North Oyster residents are unsatisfied with a referendum slated for November 19 which will ask residents if they are in favour of borrowing more than $3 milShephard said it should be lion to build two firehalls in North Oyster and Coffin Point. done differently. “It should be by assess- recommended that the tax of those who pay $350. issue with the amount of one fire hall was defeated a new fire hall, it is needed. ment,” Shephard said. “Big should be based on assess- “People will still pay the public consultation and by the public. But we are against the cost money would be saved ment.” highest on assessment say they keep running into The six-person commit- and the process.” that way. I heard that Marcotte said she has since the cost of operations roadblocks when trying to tee was chaired by Howie Derby said his company if Terasen Gas paid by always being a strong is based on assessment.” access public documents Davis, who was appointed had a contract to manage assessment, they would supporter of a parcel tax Marcotte added that budget, expenses, and by Marcotte. Davis in the original fire hall projpay more. $38,000 a year because it is what the replacing the current fire detailed annual reports. turned named five people ect, but that ended once the versus $248.” majority of the commu- hall has been in the area’s Greg Wyndlow, a former to the committee, including alternative approval proThe three dispute North nity want. She explained master plan since 1984. She area director, sat on the ad- the since-departed William cess was defeated in 2007. Oyster Director Mary a number of communities feels having these two new hoc committee. He said the (Bil) Derby. He was then asked by Davis Marcotte’s claims that are using the parcel tax fire halls will help attract whole process was flawed. Critics are concerned to join the volunteer ad-hoc tax by parcel is what the method to fund new fire new volunteer firefighters, “There is a whole bunch Derby is a director with committee due to his prior majority of citizens want. halls because it’s fairer. which is needed as the of things wrong,” Wyndlow Tectonica, a firm involved experience and the fact that “It’s what she’s always “Quite a few people are population ages and more said. “They don’t even own with both the failed 2007 he lives in the area. w a n t e d , ” H a r r i s s a i d , p a y i n g t h e m i n i m u m people move into the area. the land to expand the fire hall bid and the cur- “When the project became pointing out the page out amount of taxes in total, Harris said a comprehen- (existing) fire hall on. rent one. Derby’s wife Kara, viable again, I was contactof the hundreds she has when you factor in the sive, independent review “It’s simply not ready to go meanwhile, was the secre- ed by the CVRD,” Derby received from a Freedom homeowners grant, which on the community’s needs ahead.” tary of the committee and explained. of Information request. is $350 a year,” Marcotte should be done, detailing An ad-hoc citizens com- works for Davis. “I then stepped down from “If you look at the ad-hoc explained. “There are a lot what the cost of running a mittee was set up in 2009 “This is a conflict of inter- the committee and became committee’s final recom- of people paying $1,000 new fire hall or two would to review the proposed est in my opinion,” Dawson a consultant.” mendation (dated June to $10,000 a year in North be. fire hall replacement after said. “No one in North Managing the project will 30, 2009), the committee Oyster, for the same service The critics also raised a 2007 proposal to build Oyster is against building see director page 4
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Director dismisses conflict suggestions from page 3 to the CVRD,” Marcotte said. involve hiring the architecture “Bil had the information and firms, contractors and builders, they (the committee) needed a all of which would go to tender, lot of his experience to move on.” he added. Davis was actually one of the CVRD spokesperson Mark Kueber said the district has volunteers who helped build paid Tectonica about $48,000 North Oyster’s existing fire hall to manage the project since 50 years ago. He owns 10 parcels, which means he will be August of 2009. North Oyster’s director stands paying almost $2,500 a year. “I don’t like the cost,” Davis behind the process. “I disagree that there could be said. “And who’s going to get a conflict in any shape or form burnt the most out of this? It because (Derby) was not tied will be me and I support it.”
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Resident assaulted in home ❱ The Ladysmith There were a total roadside prohibition Ladysmith of 89 calls for ser- RCMP is investigating accordingly. vice over this peri- a mischief complaint ❱ Ladysmith offiRCMP news od of time. To date, in which the victim cers were dispatched NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE Oct. 25 to to a report of an Incumbent school board trustee candidate Nelson Allen lays out his platform during 3508 incidents have returned home to find Oct. 31 a large number of roofbeen reported to the abandoned 911 call Thursday night’s meeting at Ladysmith Intermediate School. Provided by detachment (3677 for ing nails strewn about on Penelakut Island. Ladysmith the same period in his driveway. The nails Follow-up investigaRCMP led to the puncturing 2010). tion revealed that Tuesday, Oct. 25 of a tire with damages a female had been ❱ T h e L a d y s m i t h estimated at approxiassaulted by an intoxifrom page 1 there are a number of because of economical cated male inside her factors that affect the issues, they need to RCMP took a com- mately $125. residence and that she approach to school clo- graduation rate, eco- help out their families,” p l a i n t o f f r a u d i n Thursday, Oct. 27 ❱ T h e L a d y s m i t h and was served with had sustained minor which the victim sures. While many can- nomic reasons being she said. didates were agreeable one. She said it can Margie Forster, a par- received a phone call RCMP is investigating a three day immedi- injuries as a result of to the idea of a school take time to see the ent of three at LIS, said from a male indicat- the possible theft of ate roadside driving the incident. Monday, Oct. 31 closure if the need numbers improve. she was glad for the ing that he worked wood from the Thicke prohibition and the ❱ The Ladysmith was warranted, Nelson “It is a concern of opportunity to speak for Microsoft. The Road area. Members vehicle was towed RCMP received a comAllen took exception. ours,” Donna Allen with all the candidates victim then provided w e r e a l e r t e d t o a accordingly. “I suggest to you that said. “Within our stra- and is now certain of this male with access vehicle leaving the Saturday, Oct. 29 plaint of theft from ❱ Officers were on a motor vehicle in we don’t close small tegic plan which we who she wants to vote to their computer as area with a large load well as credit card of wood. The vehicle p a t r o l w h e n t h e y which the complainschools and divide will be working on, for. communities simply everything will revolve “For me, the seismic information. It is rec- w a s s u b s e q u e n t l y observed a vehicle ant observed a male because there’s an a r o u n d i n c r e a s i n g issue is big for me ommended to the gen- stopped and the owner being operated in the subject on his property agenda out there that graduation rates for because all three of my eral public that they advised that they have dark without the use with items stolen from we should have larger all students.” kids are in this school,” refrain from provid- a permit for same. The of its headlights. A his vehicle. The male, schools,” he said. Howland reminded she said. “If we have ing credit card infor- matter is still under vehicle stop revealed described as approxithat the driver was a mately 16 years of age, Curley said the dis- audience members that a big shaker, I don’t mation over the tele- investigation. vehicle impound can- 168 centimetres in Friday, Oct. 28 trict’s facilities review, graduation rates are a know if they’ll still be phone as determining ❱ Ladysmith officers didate without a valid height, 65 kilograms which will be left in high priority for all stu- with me and even my the legitimacy of the the hands of the new dents. kids are concerned caller proves difficult responded to a report licence. The offender with no facial hair of an assault in the 200 was served with the and a fuzzy hat was to ascertain. board, will help decide “We know that our with that.” ❱ In the late evening Block of Buller Street. necessary paperwork also in possession of the best way to utilize aboriginal students, Elaine Wilkinson, a existing facilities. like many of our at-risk mother of two, said hours a vehicle was It was reported that and the vehicle was a backpack contain“There are processes kids, are struggling,” she would like to see stolen from the Cedar two females known impounded for seven ing items believed to have been stolen from and policies in place to she added. the school board trust- Road area near the to the victim barged days. Sunday, Oct. 30 another location. This guide us through that Howland said there ees move forward and North Oyster School. into her residence ❱ In the early morning matter remains under review, it includes input is a need to find ways implement some of the T h e v e h i c l e w a s and assaulted her. The from all stakeholders to engage the students existing facilities plans located the following incident was alleged hours a vehicle was investigation. ❱ Several complaints which I consider a very into wanting to stay in and put the focus on day in the Ladysmith t o h a v e s t e m m e d observed traveling at important part of that school and wanting to special needs educa- D e t a c h m e n t a r e a from a belief that the a high rate of speed were fielded over the and the matter is still victim had stolen an on Russell Road in past several days with review,” she said. engage in being lifetime tion. item belonging to the Ladysmith. Following regards to the dis“Having said that I will learners. Part of that “I think they need under investigation. a vehicle stop, it was charging of fireworks say that I am not afraid could mean changing to make some hard Wednesday, Oct. 26 accused. ❱ Four vehicle bat❱ In the late eve- determined that the within the Ladysmith to make tough deci- the school timetable decisions, and if that sions and to stand up to accommodate the involves making tough teries from the heavy ning hours a vehicle driver was operat- town boundaries. The and defend them.” students’ needs and decisions that might duty equipment used w a s s t o p p e d f o r ing the vehicle with Ladysmith RCMP is During the audience not just the instructors, upset some people, they by Vancouver Island driving aggressively a b l o o d a l c o h o l proud to report that question period, candi- she said. still need to do that for University for training in the 6th Avenue level above that of on average the firedates were asked what “A lot of our students the greater good,” she purposes were stolen area of Ladysmith. an acceptable level w o r k s c o m p l a i n t s they would do to raise are coming out of our said. “We’re down the from the Timberlands Subsequent investi- under Section 215 of were minimal and that graduation rates for s c h o o l s n o t r e a l l y list, we’re still not get- Road area in Cassidy. gation revealed that the Motor Vehicle Act. there were no reportaboriginal students. prepared, and a lot of ting the new schools The items were valued the new driver had The driver was served ed cases of injury at approximately $500. consumed alcohol with an immediate relating to same. D o n n a A l l e n s a i d them are dropping out that we need.”
Graduation rates a priority
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NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Town of Ladysmith that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor, six Councillors, and nine School Trustees for three-year terms commencing December 2011 and terminating December 2014. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
MAYOR – One (1) to be elected Surname GRILL HUTCHINS
Usual Names Regan Robert
Jurisdiction of Residence Nanaimo Ladysmith
COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected Surname ARNETT BROWN DASHWOOD DRYSDALE HORTH PATERSON PATTERSON WHITTINGTON
Usual Names Steve David Jillian Bill Gord Duck (Don) Glenda Bruce
Jurisdiction of Residence Ladysmith Ladysmith Ladysmith Ladysmith Ladysmith Ladysmith Ladysmith Ladysmith
SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Nine (9) to be elected Surname ALLEN ALLEN BARD BRENNAN CURLEY HOWLAND JEAN LOUIS MURCHIE NEARY ROBINSON ROUTLEY SAUNDERS WELCH
Usual Names Donna Nelson E. Bill Jamie Nancy Kim Rosmy David Dot Bill Noah TerryLynn Sharon
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Complexity of park proposal could be problematic from page 1 Creek said acquiring the property would just involve transferring it from one ministry to B.C. Parks, which will minimize cost. However, the point would need to be capped to stop the seepage of hydrogen sulfide and methane gas into the air. The point would also need to be stabilized and the waterway dredged as the unstable debris making up Slack Point is slowly sliding towards Woods Island. “It’s a major, major project that would need to involve a federal and provincial effort,” Creek said. “We’ve been working on this for a number of years. It is now time to take this to the public.” Creek is hoping public support for this proposal, along with support and pressure from the various levels of government will make this marine park a reality. The idea has some support from the local MLA. “I welcome that kind of interest because so far, most have had a commercial element,” said Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley. “It’s in the community interest to keep this area public and keep it for public use as much as possible.” Routley said the environmental clean up of Slack Point would likely cost millions and the province could come up with the money, if the provincial government deems it a priority. Mayor Rob Hutchins was also aware of the society’s proposal. He said a few years ago the regional district had identified 11 sites in the valley to acquire for park land, two of those being Slack Point and Woods Island. He said acquiring Slack Point for a marine park is complicated. “There’s a huge environmental liability in the millions of dollars,” Hutchins said, explaining it is made up of 1.5 million cubic feet of coal slack. “It’s multijurisdictional. You have the province, Stz’uminus First Nations, because it is crown land, and the lot five owners who have riparian rights.” A group of Albertan investors own the property above the point, so they have first rights to purchase or lease Slack Point. Hutchins added that the regional district would be interested in working with B.C. Marine Parks Society in acquiring Woods Island and turning that into a marine park in the near future, as that is owned by one person and is less complicated to acquire than Slack Point.
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Higher wage means fewer jobs for youth; businesses
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The latest increase to minimum wage will likely result in higher youth unemployment, say some local businesses. Minimum wage went up Nov. 1 to $9.50 per hour, up from $8.75. “It’s harder for me to pay them that much when they have zero experience,” said Ingrid James, owner of Printingdun Beanery, about younger people entering the workforce. “I get a gazillion resumes that say ‘babysitting’ and ‘lawn mowing’ for experience.” James agreed that the minimum wage needed to be increased as it had been $8 per hour for 10 years, before it moved to $8.75 six months ago. However, she thinks the increases should have been smaller and spaced out more instead of three large increases in
be difficult.” Ladysmith Chamber “I get a gazillion resumes that say of Commerce president Rob Waters has not ‘babysitting’ and ‘lawn mowing’ for heard any complaints from members regardexperience.” ing this latest hike. He Ingrid James, Printingdun Beanery thinks the hike is justified, even though the economy is down. 18 months. She also felt the youth.” that the training wage That negative conse- “B.C. is an expensive should have stayed. quence scares Grade 11 place to live in,” Waters “Before I brought in student Hailey Primrose, said. “Even with this kids to give them expe- who is looking for a job. increase, we are still rience because I could “It will be better for [one of ] the lowest in pay them a little less,” kids going off to school Canada.” With this latest increase, she added. “I’ll be look- so we can better afford ing at more experienced it,” Primrose said about B.C. now has the third people now.” the minimum wage lowest minimum wage Peter Richmond, pres- increase. “But we won’t rate in Canada. Yukon ident of 49th Parallel get the chance to get the is the lowest at $9.00 Grocery agreed that the experience (if employ- and Alberta is $9.40. The highest is Nunavut minimum wage needed ers don’t hire us).” to go up, but said there However, Grade 12 at $11 and the second needs to be incentives student Connor Milne, highest is Ontario at to hire younger people who plans to be work- $10.25. B.C.’s minimum as business will likely ing next year, wasn’t wage will increase one more time to $10.25 in hire experienced and worried. more mature people “Lots of businesses May. B.C. also has a sepainstead. don’t hire young people “It does make sense, because they aren’t rate minimum wage for people can’t live on $8.75 mature,” Milne said. liquor servers. That an hour,” Richmond said. “As long as I can show wage is now $8.75 per “But this will have nega- that I’m a good worker hour and will soon tive consequences for I don’t think it’s going to increase to $9.
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VICTORIA – A full three weeks after the Occupy Wall Street protest camp sprang up in New York City, a few stragglers announced they were almost ready to “Occupy Maple Ridge” and “Occupy Revelstoke.” Perhaps other pathetic protests are still being dreamed up around B.C. But most have already packed up, and in places such as Prince George, these anti-capitalist rallies never led to an illegal squat. Let’s be clear about our squats, the ones in Canada and particularly B.C. They are explicitly anti-capitalist and statist in their message, which is presumably why they were funded by government unions. Despite the free food, power and porta-potties,
these squats quickly became filthy and dangerous as the chronic street drug population replaced the spoiled young drummers and hulahoopers who camped out to curse corporations on their iPhones. And yes, squats are still illegal here, following a unanimous October decision of the B.C. Court of Appeal against David Arthur Johnston. This pretend-homeless guy’s antics are at the root of the latest squatter outbreak. Victoria and its courts caved in to Johnston and allowed camping on public property at night. But he demanded 24-hour squatting rights, because some supposedly homeless people are supposedly insomniacs too. Turns out there were plenty of shelter beds on which to snooze away the day or night, and his vague claim of a constitutional right to camp on public property was summarily dismissed. I had a brief exchange with an Occupy Vancouver “organizer,” one Min Reyes, as she tried to rouse the reluctant radicals of Maple Ridge. Reyes defines herself in her Twitter profile as “Flirting
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Vancouver’s long, pretentious list of demands. Why is this stale leftist ideology so pervasive? Here’s a hint. The union representing these kids’ teachers is demanding higher corporate taxes to pay for their typically self-serving, financially illiterate contract demands. Here in Victoria, as in Vancouver, the huge growth in shelter, food, clothing and transition housing service doesn’t impress the hardcore system users. Victoria’s mayor built his reputation with years of street outreach work, but he’s still targeted for the ugliest treatment, including vandalism at his family home. Victoria council even kowtowed by voting to “support” the squat next to city hall, where Johnston used to camp. Then they cut off the power and water, which had been commandeered rather than set up by city staff at taxpayers’ expense, as was the case in Vancouver. In B.C.’s most “progressive” cities, we’re getting used to encountering public areas fouled by vomit, feces and used needles.
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Teens drive hunger away with efforts Editor: Candy wasn’t the only thing being given out this Halloween. After attending ‘WE Day’ in Vancouver on October 13, an event designed ‘to inspire and celebrate the youth movement for global change’, a group of eight young ladies led by Keauna Miller from Ladysmith Secondary School Roots Club continued the movement by going door to door to collect non-perishable food items for the Ladysmith Food Bank. The “Halloween for Hunger” campaign is part of the Free the Children mission created by Craig Kielburger. As a parent of one of those teens, I’d like to congratulate them on their efforts and I’d also like to thank the people of Ladysmith for being so generous with their donations. Their combined efforts resulted in a truck load of donated food. Len Gatey Ladysmith
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The excuse regarding an environmental study has worn so thin one can see through the fabric. The privately owned lot which holds riparian rights above dogpatch has been used as an excuse for the last seven years I have lived in Ladysmith. The owners are wanting a large sum of money for this narrow strip of land and holding Ladymith up to ransom because we don’t have their price in the treasury. However a solution has been suggested a number of times but ignored by our town council. [The] solution: Ladysmith has the powers of expropriation in its arsenal. We need to engage three well respected appraisers to each appraise this strip of land and each give an honest market value for it. Then our new mayor and council approach the owners with an offer and if they don’t accept the offer go to court and commence an expropriation action. Once Ladysmith owns this narrow strip of land we will have the water rights and can proceed to clean up the water area known as “dogpatch”. Hopefully November 19/11 will result in a turnover of council members and end up with new council members with imagination and positive attitudes.
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Things just never seem to change or improve with council members Don (Duck) Paterson’s attitude regarding the development of the Ladysmith harbour. His comments printed in the Chronicle record him as commenting that ‘He did not think anything would be accomplished during the next tenure of the mayor and council’. He suggests that there needs to be more consultation with Ladysmith residents as well as more studies first to make sure any decision is the correct one because we will only get one chance to do it correctly. It is not hard to understand why it is taking so long to improve the harbour with this type of negative attitude. Ladysmith has already studied this harbour to death which is well recorded.
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Fire hall living on borrowed time Editor: The North Oyster fire hall has been living on borrowed time for over twenty years. It’s too small for today’s fire trucks, has a problem meeting WorkSafeBC’s requirements and is in danger of falling down. A seismic study and a costs to bring it up to requirements have been prepared by a local engineering firm. The projected cost is higher than building a new hall and the hall still wouldn’t fit today’s fire trucks. The price to build a new fire hall is high as it has to be built to post-disaster standards and
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We need a new fire hall and there are people that will use any excuse to criticise the process, method, location or cost, but the bottom line is we need a new hall, many studies have been done and the longer we wait the more it will cost. Please support our firefighters and vote yes on November 19. Gary Backlund North Oyster
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Do you want a change or are you happy with the status quo? Over 250 people packed the Chemainus seniors centre to hear the five mayoral candidates answer five randomly drawn questions on Tuesday. The two-hour meeting was split with the first hour devoted to the mayoral candidates. The second hour allowed attendees the chance to meet individually with the mayoral candidates and those running for council. When asked about their view on building a library in the parking lot of Waterwheel Park, four of the mayoral candidates said they were opposed. Candidate Clayton Balabanov asked the public who supported building a new library on the parking lot. Only two people raised their hands. Incumbent mayor Tom Walker however would not dismiss the possibility outright. “Council have not made a decision yet,” he said, asking people to keep an open mind. “We have to look at the whole revitalization plan.” Candidates Jon Lefebure and Joyce Behnsen agreed that a new library is needed, but should be built where the old fire hall is. Scott Baker said the library currently costs almost $1 million to operate and is already costing too much money to run. “Do we need it?” Baker rhetorically asked. “Not when we can’t afford it.” Another issue that pit the incumbent mayor against the four candidates was Echo Heights. “I am not in favour of Echo Heights being developed,” Behnson said. “I am strongly not in favour of North Cowichan being in the development business.” “I believe it’s a piece of property, a park, a forest that will only mature
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Chemainus residents packed the Seniors’ Centre on November 1 to hear from the mayoral candidates running in the Municipality of North Cowichan. and become more wonderful over the years,” Lefebure said, adding that he would vote to preserve it all. “There are three separate ecosytems there that is very much under threat.” Baker went a step further with his response. “North Cowichan should be completely removed from the development stage of everything,” he said adding that a greenbelt is needed between the industrial belt. Walker pointed out that Echo Heights has been zoned for R-2 development for the last 30 years and the public did not ask for it to be removed from the previous or current Official Community Plan. “Council can develop Echo Heights without going to a public hearing,” Walker reminded the public. “I don’t know what percentage should be protected, but I can tell you the majority should be protected. I don’t know
if it should be 60, 90 or 100 per cent.” Candidates were then asked how they would get the municipality to deal with the strong stench coming from the industrial park. Walker said he is waiting for an upcoming report before he acts. However, both Lefebure and Balabanov said they would act now. “We don’t need to wait for a report,” Balabanov said. “It needs to be shutdown right now.” North Cowichan’s $26 million debt and annual interest of $1.5 million was also raised. Baker, making extensive use of his flip chart, listed a number of services that has gone up in the last eight years, such as municipal wages: up 74 per cent, recreation expenses: up 50 per cent and protective services: up 23 per cent. He said revenue has gone up by 13 per cent in that time frame. “Do the numbers; it’s impossible to run at
Who’s in the race? A five-way race is underway for North Cowichan’s mayor’s chair. Joyce Behnsen — the lone woman vying for the job in B.C.’s Nov. 19 civic vote — joins incumbent Mayor Tom Walker, former mayor Jon Lefebure and Chemainus residents Clayton Balabanov and Scott Baker in the race for the big chair. Meanwhile, at least one new face will grace council in a 17-candidate race. Veteran councillor George Seymour called it quits but Ruth Hartmann, Dave Haywood, Garrett Elliott, Al Siebring and John Koury — are all seeking another three-year term. Their challengers include Pat Barnes, Robert Douglas, Roger Hart, Geoff Hincks, Hilary Huntley, Barb Lines, Rod Lowe, Jagtar Singh Mann, Kate Marsh, Michael Ruge, Jennifer Woike and Tom Masters.
that,” Baker said. “We’ll just keep going downhill and we’ll be out of money.” Behnsen said North Cowichan needs to welcome businesses. “It is time to reverse the reputation of North Cowichan from repelling business opportunities and an increased tax base to responding to the needs and the issues of our community and the business sector, as well as the people,” Behnsen said. Walker downplayed the size of the debt, explaining $18 million went towards the pool, built when the economy was booming. He said the municipality also has a reserve of $7 million. Both Lefebure and Balabanov agreed that having some debt is not a bad thing, but the current five-year financial plan should be revisited. The last question asked was if candidates would support the creation of a community association, which would receive early notice of rezoning, public land sales and the issuing of certain licenses. Both Lefebure and Balabanov were in favour of it. Walker was open to it, but questioned what model would best suit Chemainus. Behnsen said she would make council meetings more accessible by moving council meetings from the afternoon to the evenings and Baker said people need to vote the right people in who would look after them.
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Chemainus revitalization in the spotlight Fill ZPVS DBSU Meeting to address library issue and other plan elements By Peter W. Rusland THE CHRONICLE
Unrest about maybe building Chemainus’ modern new library in Waterwheel Park will be aired during tonight’s special council meeting at Chemainus high school. But Mural Town’s bigger book building — whether built on public land at Waterwheel, the old firehall site, or elsewhere — is one of 19 projects detailed in the draft Chemainus Town Centre Revitalization Plan. “There’s no final design for anything right now,” said Mayor Tom Walker. “There’ll be more public consultation on the library and each part of the revitalization.” He cited proposed streetscapes, seaside boardwalks, a skate park and rebuilding of Kin Park. Tuesday’s meeting
will see presentations on Chemainus advisory committee recommendations, then questions answered by staff, consultants and councillors. Chemainus Chamber of Commerce members questioned the idea of the Vancouver Island Library Board building the facility at Waterwheel if 50-odd parking stalls are lost, plus views of two big murals. “There’ll be no covering up of any murals,” vowed Walker. COURTESY FESTIVAL OF MURALS “But the bottom line is,” visitor-centre manager Residents say the potential for obscuring views of murals like this one is one reason Marlie Kelsey said of to reject the idea of a library in Waterwheel Park. parking loss, “as pedestrian friendly as we want the old fire hall.” Walker doubted tax use (markets, music and to make it, we can’t forTentative plans see hikes as the library more.)” get we’re a tourist town the fire hall as ground- board would build the Tonight’s meeting is set and depend on tourist level commercial space, new facility. Waterwheel for 7 p.m. at Chemainus dollars coming into the mixed housing above, landscaping can happen Secondary School. Call community. and possible heritage “but not raised sidewalks North Cowichan at 250“We support building preservation, Walker so it (lot) can be multi- 746-3100 for more. the library in the old fire- explained. hall building.” Museum members S o d i d J o h a n n a have $53,000 for a threeReymerink, Chemainus storey facility they want Museum’s president. expanded toward the “If the library goes in park’s lookout. Waterwheel’s parking The chamber has a 100lot, taking away 50 park- name petition against the ing spots, it’s crazy,” she library at Waterwheel, said of the park’s current and the idea came 80-some stalls. We want under fire during an the library out of the revi- all-candidates forum in talization plan, and into Chemainus Tuesday.
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Questioning the candidates on — The economy in Ladysmith: The Chronicle asks: What are some of the ways the Town of Ladysmith can work to foster a healthy, vibrant economy? Duck Paterson Steve Arnett To start off with, I think that we need Buy locally whenever possible. Purchasing in town is much more than November 19 to continue the partnership we have with the Chamber of Commerce. As the ‘voice’ a mere financial transaction. Business 2011 of the business community we need to retention is fundamental to a healthy and vibrant local economy. provide service nor cause tax increases than it already is through initiatives such make sure that they have the ear and eyes ‘Small Business Friendly’. Ensure council for new services. New business may be as, promotion, support, a review of the of all council. We need to try and make it as economipartners with Chamber of Commerce and attracted with the elimination/reduction current business tax rate and a review of Downtown Business Association leaders of Downtown/Waterfront DCC’s as well excessive signage fees. These and other cally viable for business and industry, but to revitalize downtown with appropriate as no increase in property taxes when strategies could make the difference in we also have to be aware of what it costs tax incentives, welcome potential inves- upgrading existing premises for a period attracting new businesses and sustaining to run the municipality - which is also a business in its own way. tors with a helpful and efficient business of time. current businesses. There are certain avenues where taxes/ licensing approval process, and actively Giving ‘teeth’ to Commissions like Gordon Horth recruit new niche businesses. Economic Development/Tourism (at least) Undertaking waterfront development is charges can be reduced or even forgiven Leverage Economic Tourism with our to meet with Council on a regular basis to an important component to fostering a for certain improvements and projects Maritime Society Community Marina, brainstorm and put their ideas forward for healthy, vibrant economy. Currently it is and I think as a town we need to look into address harbour pollution, remove der- group discussion, and then to ‘staff’ for underutilized and could be categorized as these areas more. Having been involved in elict vessels from the waterfront, restore implementation would provide opportuni- a lost opportunity. Even with its remedia- a few budget deliberations over the years, the former Transfer Beach RV park and ty for discussion/debate by a larger group tion requirements in the foreshore, it is there is only so much money available so establish small footprint marine industry and thereby these valuable commissions an asset that many communities would whatever concessions we arrive at have to be planned carefully. that enhances marine tourism and pro- would feel that they are being heard as love to have. We can also look at streamlining some vides opportunities to complement spin- well as listening to council’s conversation We have the busiest road on Vancouver off needs of the federal ship building con- and opportunities for putting thought into Island that cuts through the middle of our of our procedures. Have council, town tract in Nanaimo and Victoria. action. community but we do not maximize the staff and business developers work on ‘Social Diversity’ promotion of affordable Bill Drysdale potential of drawing people into our com- possible new language to our bylaws and housing for young families as a customer Ladysmith town council values regular munity. More needs to be done to attract how we all can work in closer partnership. The town has some properties that are base in Ladysmith is essential to a vibrant dialogue with the Downtown Business those people going by our doorstep. economy. Association and Chamber of Commerce. A business improvement area (BIA) that zoned for commercial/industrial and we David Brown The business community provides valu- collectively markets the existing com- can look at possibly making them more In the short term, we must work to devel- able insight with regard to how the town mercial and retail sectors in Ladysmith accessible to future ventures. There are ways of making things work op local facilities that will attract tourists can best encourage and facilitate new has proved a benefit in many other comand encourage them to spend some time start-ups and expansion of existing com- munities on the island like Courtenay and as a team I believe that we can make in our community and shop at our local panies. & Comox. In fact there are 54 BIA’s in it happen. stores and restaurants. Council must ensure city staff is afford- British Columbia. It is an excellent vehiGlenda Patterson The Ladysmith Maritime Society has ed the time to regularly review licensing cle to champion strong, vibrant successful Due to a family emergency on the made a great start by providing facilities procedures, and to evaluate current fee downtowns, main streets, and commercial Mainland, Ms. Patterson was unable to for recreational boaters. The town must structures. districts. get a response to the Chronicle on time move forward and work to develop a The town must advertise our many ameRob Hutchins camp ground that will attract RVers and nities to the wider business community, A healthy, vibrant economy can be fos- for publication. Bruce Whittington campers. in order to inspire them to locate here. tered by continuing to ensure that the A healthy economy is built on both busiIn the summer months, there are many Improvements to our waterfront that will community is an attractive, affordable, events happening in Ladysmith that can attract tourists will also enable Ladysmith and desirable place to live, work, visit, nesses and customers. Businesses will thrive in Ladysmith if attract people if they have a place to stay. residents the chance to capitalize on and invest. We need to develop proper signage that employment opportunities. A diversified economy creates a stable residents support them, and residents will will inform the travelers on the highway A Stz’uminus First Nation Cultural and resilient community. Ladysmith spend more dollars locally if businesses that a special event is happening. Tourists Centre would be a welcome addition and Harbour’s aquaculture industry will respond to their needs. The town’s role includes maintaining stopping in Ladysmith will use the servic- would build friendship between neigh- be strengthened by the installation of es offered by local businesses. bours. By keeping a reasonable tax rate secondary sewage treatment. Maritime fair business taxes and collaborating In the long term, to serve our local busi- and encouraging a diverse range of busi- tourism will be enhanced and water- with business organizations to attract and nesses, we must ensure that our busi- nesses, Ladysmith council will foster a front commercial opportunities will be support businesses. This should include ness tax assessment is not excessive. healthy and vibrant economy. possible with the stabilization of Slack emerging sectors like marine recreation and tourism, and we must provide more We need to support small businesses as Regan Grill Point. they provide employment for Ladysmith We must seek every opportunity to support to our community of working artFostering a vibrant economy is a difficult residents. task, especially in municipalities whose expand the green economy. We need to ists. We should also continue to collaborate Jillian Dashwood use wood fibre/solar/or geo-exchange as economies are driven by commodities. The Town of Ladysmith is already diliLadysmith’s economy is very much energy sources to heat our public and pri- on shop-local initiatives—watch for the upcoming 10% Shift program. We must gently working on sewer/water upgrades affected by what is happening at the local vate buildings. which are necessary for community mills, and is susceptible to the boom and In the south end of our community continue to welcome visitors to our town health. bust cycles of the industry. It has been we must work collaboratively with the through events and tourism promotion. Affordable/Attainable Housing both proven that the best way to ensure a well Stz’uminus First Nation to make avail- And when they get here, they need easier brings and keeps families – young and functioning economy is by encouraging able serviced industrial land for business access to our businesses with enhanced trolley service and perhaps a pedestrian old, in the Community. Density creates local businesses, and helping them to recruitment. its own vibrancy with people integrated, succeed. This approach has been shown Although we have recently won provin- overpass from the waterfront. Finally, both businesses and customers talking, feeling included, getting to know to be low cost, and highly effective at pro- cial recognition for being ‘Small Business each other. Friendly,’ more work has to be done to will come here if we follow our vision for ducing jobs. Density is less stressful on sewer/water I believe Ladysmith has the potential to ensure best practices are in place to fos- a vibrant, green community with solid small-town values. and does not need huge upgrades to become even more small business friendly ter a vibrant business core.
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What Remembrance Day means to me A message from Roy Empey, President of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 171 As a young student, back and neck. I was I remember attend- mesmerized by his ing class and finding scars, and how they a bowl of poppies on had come to be. the teacher’s desk. A lot of my good Every student would friends had joined the put one on, and at services, and were exactly 11 o’clock, we serving in Korea. Just would stand for a two b e f o r e h o s t i l i t i e s minute silence. Then ended, I joined the we would go back to Royal Canadian Navy. our school work. While in the service, I In later years, as a sea met and worked with cadet, we would march a lot of World War II to the cenotaph, and veterans. Today, I am learned more about in my 75th year, and the war and what it still have a lot of good was about. My father, friends from that time. three of my uncles, I have run the poppy and an older cousin campaign at our Legion served in World War Branch for the past II. Fortunately, they two years, and it is all came home, but my very rewarding to work cousin was wounded with the people who with shrapnel in his undertake the task of
canvassing and distrib- has the façade filled uting poppies. At this with articles to remind time, we are busy get- us what Remembrance ting wreaths ready for Day means. placement on the cenoOn November 12, taph on Remembrance another event is taking Day. place – the Veteran’s Last year, approxi- Dinner. It will be at mately two thousand the Eagles Hall this attended the service year. The Rotary Club at the cenotaph – the of Ladysmith has been l a r g e s t t u r n o u t i n hosting this ceremoyears, and a real show nial dinner for a numof respect for all of our ber of years. This year veterans. the empty chair will When you are walking honour two Veterans along First Avenue, take – one from WWII and a look at Salamander one from the conflict Books window for a in Afghanistan. This is what great display of memorabilia from the Korean Remembrance means c o n f l i c t . T h e 4 9 t h to me, and I hope Parallel flower shop to see another large also decorates their crowd at the cenotaph window, and the Legion this year.
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Roy Empey, RCL Branch 171 president, left, and Karen Graczyk, captain of the Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron #257 Parallel pin a poppy on mayor Rob Hutchins.
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Nathan Fuller, LAC, Chelsea Lloy, cadet, and Brandon Peterson, Cpl., from Ladysmith’s Royal Canadian Legion Air Cadet Squadron #257 do a practice run on Saturday, November 5 for the Chemainus Remembrance Day ceremonies being held November 11.
E v e r y N o v e m b e r, there are a number of activities around Ladysmith to help local residents remember those fallen in the line of duty. This year, the ceremonies were kicked off with the annual Church Service of Remembrance at the Bethel Tabernacle on November 6. “We attend a different church every year,” said Roy Empey, president of Ladysmith’s Royal Canadian Legion branch, No. 171. On November 10, local veterans will visit schools in the area, and The Legion Band and Colour Party pay visits to La Rosa Gardens and the Lodge on 4th, to entertain the residents with songs they may remember from the war era. Ladysmith’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony will take
place at the cenotaph at Warren Street. More than 2000 residents are expected to partake in the ceremony, including veterans of the Second World War, the Korean and Afghanistan wars. “We will all be down there at the cenotaph,” Empey said. The ceremony begins with a march down First Avenue. At the cenotaph, local dignitaries Jean Crowder, a representative from Doug Routley’s office and Rob Hutchins will speak, and a two minute silence will be observed precisely at 11 a.m. Tents will be available for the elderly, however rain or shine, attendance is anticipated to be high. “The weather doesn’t seem to hinder anybody, because it’s a time of remembrance,” Empey said. “We’re there for one reason,
and that’s to honour everyone who has been affected by war. We wear our poppies to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifce for our country.” The day following the Remembrance Day gathering, a Veterans dinner will be held at the Eagles Hall. In Chemainus, the Remembrance Day ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m. at the Willow Street cenotaph, followed by a two minute silence at 11 a.m. At 11:15 a.m., there will be a parade from the cenotaph to the RCL #191 Hall on Chemainus Road, where an open house will take place. Children participating in the memorial service will be provided refreshments at the Chemainus Seniors Centre. -Niomi Pearson
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Remembrance Day a time of reflection for Barney
Let us all remember the sacrifices made by veterans and their fallen comrades in their efforts to build a more peaceful world.
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Every November, you can bet that rain or shine, Second World War veteran Barney Baines will be standing on the streets of Ladysmith, armed with only a tray of poppies and a reminder of our past. And like many of his fellow veterans, Baines does not speak a word about the troubling times he faced, times most of us can only try to imagine. Baines was only 17 when he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Naval Vo l u n t e e r R e s e r v e . He was working in a Shawnigan Lake logging camp at the time. “Every time the weekend come, we’d go up to Victoria, there was all kinds of posters and big things floating around; ‘Join up, join up, save your loved ones’,” he said. Once called to service, Baines was sent to Cornwallis, Nova Scotia for training and drafted onto a corvette ship for convoy duty in the North Atlantic. As an able bodied seaman torpedoman (ABST), Baines spent anywhere from three weeks to a month at sea. He remembers times so cold the crew had to chip ice from the boat to keep it from tipping over. “Anytime you were at sea, you never got any fresh vegetables or fresh eggs, everything was dried,” Baines recalled. “We got canned mutton, and you’d open that up and the stink would drive you right off the ship.” While in Ireland, Baines was thrown into
Barney Baines continues the tradition of selling poppies every year.
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Walter Fidler joined Infantry in the areas of t h e A r m y S e r v i c e Ortano, and in Rimini. Corps in 1941. This all had to be done Basic training took while trying not to be place at Camp Borden, spotted or captured by and then the recruits the enemy. Maps were were sent to Debert, provided, and roads Nova Scotia. They had to be memorized, s h i p p e d o v e r s e a s as during the night, in October of 1941, lights were not used. arriving in Liverpool, In 1944, Walter was England. injured when his From the ship, they motorcycle collided were taken by truck with a truck. They at night to Aldershot, took him first to the where they lived in Army dressing station, one big barrack, then then by train to Naples, they were moved a and finally sent him by little farther south to ship to England for Farnham for a while. further recovery. When it came time The others in his to head to Italy, the medical corps went troops were loaded on to France, and from his injuries. He went to a conon the transport ship then the Netherlands “John Ericsson”, which to take part in the lib- valescent home in Portage la Prairie, h a d b e e n b u i l t i n eration. Hamburg in 1928. When the war ended, where he was surWalter was a dis- he came to Halifax prised to find one of patcher for the medi- by ship, then by train the Corporals he had cal corps – he rode to Winnipeg, where served with working motorcycles deliver- he spent a year and as a cook. This young ing messages from a half in Deer Lodge man had also been a Headquarters to the Hospital recovering dispatcher, but had
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Artist discusses meaning behind latest artwork for Empty Chair ceremony on Nov. 12 Matthew Peterson THE CHRONICLE
Many artists relate to their work on an emotional level. For Joe Amato, an Edmonton artist who spent time on the Island, it’s also a way to give thanks. Amato learned about the Legion and Rotary’s empty chair ceremony and wanted to be able to do something to honour those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. “It’s the most touching thing I’ve ever heard of,” said Amato of the empty chair. L a s t y e a r, A m a t o donated a couple of Remembrance prints to a couple of people who were brought to Ladysmith from Ireland for the ceremony. “It was the woman’s father who had been honoured.” This year, Amato has inked a new painting for Frank Burrill, w h o s e We l l i n g t o n bomber was not to be seen again after a mission over Dusseldorf, Germany. “I felt that because it was so moving and so important that each year I plan on creating an art image for that cause.” Amato also wanted to thank David Walbank, the Rotarian and Legion member who has been giving his time to research local war heroes for the ceremony.
Following is Amato’s artists perspective on his work and how difficult it can be creating a piece like this. In the Autumn of 2010 I met a man I shall never forget. The first thing your notice is his voice, gentle but strong. After that it’s honesty and sincerity. He really meant what he said, it was refreshing. My parents taught me to believe that I should always give more than I take and David Walbank exemplifies that belief. David lives in Ladysmith on Vancouver Island and is a proud member of the Rotary Club and the Royal Canadian Legion. He is also a veteran of WWII. Each year, as a part of the Remembrance D a y C e r e m o n y, David selects one of Ladysmith’s fallen soldiers from past military service, researches their life and writes a story about them. The story is presented to the people of Ladysmith at an event known as the Empty Chair Ceremony & Veterans’ Dinner. An empty chair is placed in front of the speaker in the local community hall and the fallen soldier is hownoured with a brief history of their life. It is as if the reader is speaking to the veteran who is no longer here except in our minds and our hearts. Few events in my life
have touched me as much as this. It is heart wrenching and profound and you feel so proud to be a part of it. For David, I can only imagine the emotion he feels researching the life and death of a fellow veteran. While speaking with him about the fallen man, you can hear it in his voice, he is so sincere. Last year, the Rotary Club and the Legion brought a lovely lady and her husband from Ireland to celebrate the sacrifice of her Canadian father who lost his life in Europe during WWII. She had never met her father. The good people of Ladysmith let her know how much he meant to Canadians and brought her closer to her father, what a beautiful gift. This year, the Empty Chair Ceremony honours a young man who lived in Ladysmith, joined the Airforce, served in Europe and while returning from a mission his plane went down; never to be heard from again. Once again David, the Rotary Club and the Legion will give this story to the people of Ladysmith and all Canadians. It is an act of giving and kindness that is rarely seen today. Thank you David, the Rotary Club and the Royal Canadian Legion for giving much more that you take. We will always remember.
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Plugging in for Christmas PHOTOS BY NIOMI PEARSON
Dozens of volunteers came out to play Sunday after an extra hour of sleep to help set up for the Festival of Lights.
Clockwise from top left: A worker ta Clockwise, tapes pes up the candy cane pole at 49th Parallel Grocery; Members of the fire department check the bulbs on a local business; young volunteers from Oceanview Community Church prepare the stars for hanging; Lise Labossiere and Verna MacDuff change lightbulbs; Gene Peirce, left, gets help with a volunteer vest from John Lees, Janet Carlson and Jessica Gabrielson; Pam Fraser lights the bushes at Bob Stuart Park while Bill Stacey plugs them in.
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A Christmas tale to fire the warm fuzzies inside Chemainus Theatre promises to add the element of surprise to its annual feel-good musical holiday treat By Don Bodger THE CHRONICLE
It’s A Wonderful Life, A Christmas Carol and other traditional Christmas time classics always bring warm and fuzzy feelings, but audiences know exactly what’s coming next. The Chemainus Theatre Festival is presenting something different for the holidays with the staging of Countryside Christmas Nov. 11 through December 31, a production that revives the element of surprise and takes people on a voyage of discovery. It’s sure to stir the emotions much in the same way Memories Of A Christmas Ornament did in 1997. The play, co-written by CTF artisCOURTESY CHEMAINUS THEATRE FESTIVAL tic director Mark DuMez and educa- Chemainus Theatre Festival’s Countryside Christmas opens Friday tion coordinator Nicolle Nattrass, with a pledge to get your holiday fires burning. revolves around the Cornwall family sharing holiday cheer and songs on Christmas Eve at its cottage on Cornwall, one of six actors in the show. Vancouver Island. “I’m thrilled to see a fresh new “It has a local setting which is fun and it has things that are unique to Christmas production coming to the the West Coast,’’ said Julie McIsaac, stage,’’ she said. 30, a veteran of seven CTF produc- “It’s very warm and tender and zany. tions who’s making her directorial It’s got a bit of everything.’’ Rabu’s Judy and her husband of 30 debut in Chemainus. years Harry (Stephen Sparks) are “I have directed smaller plays in sticklers for Christmas routines. Vancouver. I’m having a ton of fun “We have song lists we must sing, with it and hoping to do more.’’ Members of a three-piece band and we have traditional dinners we must the actors themselves perform songs eat,’’ said Rabu. “He and I are in that world.’’ of the season from popular artists Family dynamics come into play ranging from John Denver and the Carpenters to Credence Clearwater when 16-year-old son Tom (Benjamin Elliott) shows up unexpectedly and Revival. These include Christmas favou- 20-year-old daughter Sissy (Jennie rites such as Rockin’ Around The Neumann) enters into a serious relaChristmas Tree and Run, Run tionship. Rabu clearly sees some of herself Rudolph. in Judy: “I think when I chastise my “They wanted to set the show in the mid-80s,’’ explained McIsaac. “That son and my husband, yet Judy is the meant all the music had to come pre- traditionalist, really,’’ she said. “She’s constantly cleaning or decovious to that date. rating. I am that person in that fam“We’ve got a great mix for any musical taste. At the same time, we’re per- ily.’’ Juggling several duties is a given for forming it in a brand new way with Rabu’s Judy. all new musical arrangements.’’ “I’m on percussion in some of the A fair estimate, McIsaac said, would be a 50-50 split between musical and numbers and my daughter as well,’’ she said. theatrical segments. “Don’t forget, I’m busy cooking a She praised the efforts of DuMez turkey here.’’ and Nattrass for bringing the human Anton Lipovetzky (Kyle/Grandma element of the Cornwalls into the Cornwall) and Mark Hellman (neighmix. “There’s tons of familiar music and bour Whiskey Joe Nelson) are the yet they’ve got this really great story other cast members. “There are plenty of things going in there,’’ McIsaac said. “They’ve done a great job in finding a balance. wrong with the cottage,’’ hinted I really feel like there’s going to be McIsaac. “I grew up in cottage country in Ontario. It’s close to my heart, something in it for everyone.’’ People will readily relate to some for sure.’’ “I’m really looking forward to seeof the characters in their own family ing how the audience will enjoy this,’’ setting, she added. said Rabu. “Everyone’s going to be able to come and hear their relatives speak- “It’s brand new. It’s fresh. It still has all that tradition.’’ ing in a sense.’’ Joelle Rabu plays mom Judy
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NOTICE TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF ELECTORAL AREAS: A – MILL BAY/MALAHAT; B – SHAWNIGAN LAKE; C – COBBLE HILL; AND A PORTION OF AREA H – NORTH OYSTER/DIAMOND WITHIN THE COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT OF OTHER VOTING
MILL BAY/MALAHAT HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION SERVICE REFERENDUM Quali¿ed electors of Electoral Area A – Mill Bay/Malahat will be voting on the following question: “Are you in favour of the Board of the CVRD adopting “CVRD Bylaw No. 3539 – Mill Bay/Malahat Historical Society Annual Financial Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw, 2011”, which would authorize the CVRD to provide the Mill Bay/Malahat Historical Society with an annual ¿nancial contribution of up to $15,000 per year to assist the Society with costs associated with the collection, preservation, restoration and presentation of historical artifacts and archives of Mill Bay/Malahat and the surrounding South Cowichan area with an estimated maximum cost to residential property owners (with a residential property assessed at $100,000) of $1.54 per annum”? YES or NO? TAKE NOTICE that the following is a synopsis of proposed Bylaw No. 3539, to which the question refers and that this synopsis is not intended to be and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaw. This bylaw provides for the following: • establishing a service to provide an annual ¿nancial contribution to the Mill Bay/Malahat Historical Society of up to $15,000 to assist with costs associated with the collection, preservation, restoration and presentation of historical artifacts and archives of Mill Bay/Malahat and the surrounding South Cowichan area; • establishing the boundaries of the service area as the whole of Electoral Area A – Mill Bay/Malahat; and • annually requisitioning up to the greater of $.01686 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements within the service area or Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000).
NORTH OYSTER FIRE HALLS DEBT REPAYMENT SERVICE AND LOAN AUTHORIZATION REFERENDUM Quali¿ed electors within a portion of Electoral Area H – North Oyster/Diamond will be voting on the following question: “Are you in favour of the Board of the CVRD adopting “CVRD Bylaw No. 3542 – North Oyster Fire Halls Debt Repayment Service Establishment Bylaw, 2011” and “CVRD Bylaw No. 3543 – North Oyster Fire Halls Construction Loan Authorization Bylaw, 2011”, which would authorize the CVRD to create a debt repayment service and borrow up to $3,030,000 for a 20 year period to ¿nance the design and construction of two Fire Halls to serve the North Oyster Fire Halls Debt Repayment Service Area within a portion of Electoral Area H – North Oyster/Diamond with a maximum requisition amount of $240,000 per year, which corresponds to an annual parcel tax of no more than $248.96.”? YES or NO? TAKE NOTICE that the following is a synopsis of proposed Bylaw Nos. 3542 and 3543, to which the question refers and that this synopsis is not intended to be and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaw. These bylaws provide for the following: • establishing a service to create a debt repayment area within a portion of Electoral Area H – North Oyster/Diamond; • borrowing up to $3,030,000. for a 20 year period to ¿nance the design and construction of two Fire Halls; • annually requisitioning up to $240,000. per year, which corresponds to an annual parcel tax of no more than $248.96. Complete copies of Bylaw Nos.: 3539; 3542; and 3543 may be inspected at the Cowichan Valley Regional District Of¿ce at 175 Ingram Street in Duncan, during regular of¿ce hours, Monday to Friday, (excluding statutory holidays) from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, or on the CVRD website at www.cvrd.bc.ca.
SOUTH COWICHAN ECO DEPOT OPINION REFERENDUM Quali¿ed electors of Electoral Areas: A – Mill Bay/Malahat; B – Shawnigan Lake; and C – Cobble Hill will be voting on the following question: “Are you in favour of locating the South Cowichan Eco Depot recycling and household waste collection facility at 3224 Cameron Taggart Road?”
YES or NO?
GENERAL VOTING GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to quali¿ed electors of the Cowichan Valley Regional District on Saturday, November 19, 2011, between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, (except on Thetis Island), at the following locations: Electoral Area A – Mill Bay/Malahat
George Bonner School 3060 Cobble Hill Road, Mill Bay
Electoral Area B – Shawnigan Lake
Shawnigan Lake Community Centre 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road, Shawnigan Lake
Electoral Area C – Cobble Hill
Cobble Hill Community Hall 3550 Watson Road, Cobble Hill
Electoral Area H – North Oyster/Diamond
North Oyster Elementary School 13470 Cedar Road, Ladysmith
ADVANCE VOTING ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be open at the Island Savings Centre located at 2687 James Street, Duncan, between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, on Wednesday, November 9th and Tuesday, November 15th.
ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register, you must meet the following quali¿cations: • • • • •
18 years of age or older; Canadian citizen; resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; resident of OR registered owner of real property in the electoral area in which you wish to register for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and not otherwise disquali¿ed by law from voting.
Resident Electors must provide 2 pieces of identi¿cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identi¿cation is not necessary. The identi¿cation must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identi¿cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property (title certi¿cate), and, if applicable, written consent from any other property owners noted on title.
MAIL BALLOT VOTING Eligible voters within the electoral areas of the Cowichan Valley Regional District who: • would be unable to attend a voting place due to physical disability, illness or injury; or • reside on all Gulf Islands situated in Electoral Area G - Saltair/Gulf Islands except Thetis Island; or, • reside west of the E&N Land Grant located west of Cowichan Lake in Electoral Area F – Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls; or • expect to be absent from the Cowichan Valley Regional District on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities, may vote by mail. Applications for mail ballots may be arranged by contacting the CVRD Legislative Services Division at 250-746-2506 on regular business days between Wednesday, November 2, 2011 and 4:00 pm, Thursday, November 17, 2011, or online at www.cvrd.bc.ca with packages available November 9, 2011. Regular of¿ce hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding Statutory Holidays. K. Harrison, Chief Election Of¿cer
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NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the Cowichan Valley Regional District and the Thetis Island Local Trust Area, that an election by voting is necessary to elect ONE DIRECTOR IN EACH ELECTORAL AREA and TWO TRUSTEES IN THE THETIS ISLAND LOCAL TRUST AREA, as listed below for a term commencing December 2011, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
DIRECTOR – One (1) to be elected in each Electoral Area ELECTORAL AREA A – MILL BAY/MALAHAT: Surname
Usual Name
Jurisdiction of Residence
AUCHINCLOSS TATACHARI WALKER
Angela Balu Mike
Mill Bay/Malahat Mill Bay/Malahat Mill Bay/Malahat
November 19th voting at: George Bonner Middle School
3060 Cobble Hill Road, Mill Bay
ELECTORAL AREA B – SHAWNIGAN LAKE:
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Grade 9 student Samantha fills out a raffle entry during a Youth Services Fair, held November 3 at Ladysmith Secondary School.
Grant helps local single mom add to her skill set By Christopher Sun THE CHRONICLE
A B.C. Housing Educational Award was recently given to a local student, with a $750 bursary attached. “It was a huge relief because it helps with my tuition,” said Patricia Dashwood. “Every little bit counts.” The single mother of two is in the school and community support worker program at Vancouver Island University. When she completes the program in December, she hopes to find work as an education assistant. She is currently doing a practicum five days a week and goes to class three evenings a week. “I have a lot of family support,” Dashwood added, explaining how she is juggling a hectic schedule of school and family life. Dashwood estimated that she has spent about $6,000 in tuition and books so far for her education. To qualify for a BC Housing Education Award, applicants must be living in subsidized housing or in receipt of rent subsidies through BC Housing’s Rental Assistance Program. Applicants need to submit a personal statement describing their educational and personal goals, the challenges they have overcome, along with reference letters and academic transcripts.
Surname
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Jurisdiction of Residence
COSSEY DAVIES FRASER MUSSELWHITE
Ken Roy Bruce Kelly
Shawnigan Lake Shawnigan Lake Shawnigan Lake Shawnigan Lake
November 19th voting at: Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
2804 Shawnigan Lake Road, Shawnigan Lake
ELECTORAL AREA C – COBBLE HILL: Surname
Usual Name
Jurisdiction of Residence
GILES QUAST
Gerry Dara
Cobble Hill Cobble Hill
November 19th voting at: Cobble Hill Community Hall
3550 Watson Road, Cobble Hill
ELECTORAL AREA D – COWICHAN BAY: Surname
Usual Name
Jurisdiction of Residence
HUNT IANNIDINARDO
Greg Lori
Cowichan Bay Cowichan Bay
November 19th voting at: Bench Elementary School
1501 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay
ELECTORAL AREA I – YOUBOU/MEADE CREEK: Surname
Usual Name
Jurisdiction of Residence
KUHN WEAVER
Klaus Pat
Youbou/Meade Creek Youbou/Meade Creek
November 19th voting at: Youbou Community Hall
8550 Hemlock Street, Youbou
ISLANDS TRUST TRUSTEE – Two (2) to be elected Surname
Usual Name
Jurisdiction of Residence
COTTELL FRENCH LUCKHAM
Stephanie Sue Peter
Thetis Island Thetis Island Thetis Island
November 19th voting at: Chemainus Elementary Community School Forbes Community Hall
3172 Garner Street, Chemainus 292 Mission Road, Thetis Island (9 am – 8 pm)
GENERAL VOTING GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to quali¿ed electors of the Cowichan Valley Regional District on Saturday, November 19, 2011, between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, (except on Thetis Island), at the locations noted above.
ADVANCE VOTING
will be CLOSED Friday, November 11 for Remembrance Day
ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be open at the Island Savings Centre located at 2687 James Street, Duncan, between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, on Wednesday, November 9th and Tuesday, November 15th.
SPECIAL VOTING A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be held at Forbes Community Hall located at 292 Mission Road, on Thetis Island between the hours of 9:00 am and 8:00 pm, on Saturday, November 19th for eligible electors of Electoral Area G – Saltair/Gulf Islands and the Thetis Island Local Trust Area.
ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register, you must meet the following quali¿cations: • 18 years of age or older; • Canadian citizen; • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the electoral area in which you wish to register for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and • not otherwise disquali¿ed by law from voting. Resident Electors must provide 2 pieces of identi¿cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identi¿cation is not necessary. The identi¿cation must prove both residency and identity.
Advertising Deadline Wednesday, November 9
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Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identi¿cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property (title certi¿cate), and, if applicable, written consent from any other property owners noted on title.
MAIL BALLOT VOTING Eligible voters within the electoral areas of the Cowichan Valley Regional District who: • would be unable to attend a voting place due to physical disability, illness or injury; or • reside on all Gulf Islands situated in Electoral Area G - Saltair/Gulf Islands except Thetis Island; or, • reside west of the E&N Land Grant located west of Cowichan Lake in Electoral Area F – Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls; or • expect to be absent from the Cowichan Valley Regional District on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities, may vote by mail. Applications for mail ballots may be arranged by contacting the CVRD Legislative Services Division at 250-746-2506 on regular business days between Wednesday, November 2, 2011 and 4:00 pm, Thursday, November 17, 2011, or online at www.cvrd.bc.ca with packages available November 9, 2011. Regular of¿ce hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding Statutory Holidays. K. Harrison, Chief Election Of¿cer
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Five years ago, Katy Bowen-Roberts promised to create a new Christmas tradition for local audiences. It looks like she has delivered. Next month, the Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular turns five years old. In December 2007 producer, creator and director, Bowen-Roberts, opened the first profes-
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RDN Superintendent of Arenas and Southern Recreation Services Dan Porteous (L), Cedar Community Association President Jim Fiddick, Cedar Community Association Vice-President Mayta Ryn and Regional District of Nanaimo Area A Director Joe Burnett showcase the new Eastern Oak floor at the Cedar Community Hall.
Cedar hall back on firm footing The Cedar Community Hall now has a brand new Eastern Oak floor. The Regional District of Nanaimo and the Cedar Community Association have established an agreement whereby the RDN, in providing the association with funding for hall improvements, will receive substantially reduced rental rates for five years. This will help the association to make improvements to the hall and increase its usage, while providing the RDN with an affordable location
in which to offer Area A recreation and culture programs. The RDN has provided a total of $48,000 from its Area A Community Parks budget, which can also be accessed to assist local non-profit organizations with improvements to community recreation facilities. The Association received $27,000 in 2011 for the new floor, and will receive $21,000 in 2012 to be used for exterior painting and for new accordion-style doors in the facility. — contributed
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The Ladysmith Orcas Swim Club is deep into the season and its members are already showing great progress. NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE
Marina Ellison performs at the 2012 Vancouver Island Regional Championships.
Orcas wade into swim season Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE
Only two months into the season, the Ladysmith Orcas Swim Club is riding a wave of both talent and potential. Club coach Dusan Toth-Szabo said he is encouraged by the continuous improvement he sees amongst club members, who range in age from five to 15. “Overall there’s an improvement,” he said. “It’s not only that our top swimmers are winning, but there’s a quite nice improvement with the new swimmers as well.” In a recent tournament in Nanaimo, held October 22-23, Ladysmith was represented by 14 Orcas
swim members. Faith ticular event,” TothK n e l s o n , 1 0 , t o o k Szabo said. home first place in This week, some of four different events, the senior members of improving her per- the Orcas will travel sonal time in two of to a competition in those events. Darby Victoria, while the Rae, 14, also brought younger swimmers will home first place in the participate in a meet Female 13-14 50 Free later this month. event, improving her “There are certain personal time by 43 s w i m m e e t s t h a t seconds. everyone can go, there The biggest improve- are higher swim level ment went to nine-year- meets that you have to old Louise Wong, who be qualified to go, or shaved off 23.55 sec- sometimes there are onds off her personal certain age groups,” record in the 100 IM. Toth-Szabo explained. H u b e r t Wo n g , 1 1 , The Orcas swim club clinched a fourth place has doubled in size finish in the Male 12 over the last three and under 200 breast years but there is still stroke, a category he room for about 10 had never competed more swimmers, Tothin before. Szabo said. Currently, “We had quite a few there are 40 swimmers little ones that never on the team. swam before in a parAisha Alsop, volun-
teer coach, said the they’re exhausted, but club is a good avenue once their endurance for kids who may not kicks in, their muscles be as strong at other remember and they sports, or want a sup- go back to where they plement to sports they were before,” Alsop said of returning memalready play. “ S o m e t i m e s k i d s bers. Aside from the obviaren’t good at soccer or other sports and ous physical benefits, they want to come try swim club can provide essential quiet time for it,” she said. “Swimming works youths and young chilevery single muscle dren, Alsop said. rather than just some, “It’s quiet under the so it’s really good for water and they get working those types of time to think,” she said. muscles that you need “They’re working their bodies and they get to for all sports.” Orca swim club mem- work out some of their bers can swim up to six frustrations.” days a week, depend- “As an ex-swimmer, I i n g o n t h e i r l e v e l . wouldn’t have made it The season starts in through high school September and will years if it hadn’t been run until July. for swimming because “It’s always funny to it gives you a place to watch them the first go five days a week,” two weeks because she added.
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Experienced Concrete Batch Plant Operator/ Dispatcher/Mixer Driver Locally owned company is looking for an individual with experience in running and maintaining a concrete batching plant. Must also possess a valid commercial driver’s license and have excellent knowledge of the local area. Please forward resume and current drivers abstract. (e) terry.bedrock @shawcable.com (f) 250-245-0249 Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: Heavy Duty Mechanic. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259
THE LEMARE GROUP is currently seeking: • Chaser • Hook Tender • Off Highway Logging Truck Driver • Boom Man • Loader Operator • Hoe Chucker • Heavy Duty Mechanic • 2nd Loader Bucker man All positions are camp-based for the Northern Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Fax resumes to : 250-956-4888 or email office@lemare.ca. We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051. We require processor and feller buncher operators, plus owner operators and truck drivers. Work in the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James & Prince George areas. Call or send your resume. This can be a career for the right person. Jared Gulbranson Gulbranson Logging Ltd. 250-567-4505 or 250-5675446 Cell:250-570-2261 Fax: 250-567-9232 email: jgulbranson@gulbranson.ca
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WFP is currently seeking a Planning / Production Assistant to join our Mainland Coast Operation located approximately 20 minutes north of Campbell River. This full-time 18 month term position may include some travel to the coastal islands and inlets.Reporting to the Operation’s Planner, this role will be an integral part of all business functions at the operation, aligned to support the overall success of the organization. Critical skills and experience will include all aspects of office and data administration, reporting and analysis, accounts payables and receivables, in addition to admin. tasks necessary to support engineering,forestry, and production functions. Data management, invoicing and accounting functions will also be primary duties. A complete and detailed job posting can be viewed at: http: //www.western forest.com/careers/current _openings.php
November 17th 1:00pm to 3pm at the Beban Park Recreation Centre Opportunity to learn about 2012 Funding Application. SALES SALES Representative A Port Kells industrial engine distributor requires a full time inside/ outside sales representative. Job consists of a great variety of duties. Mechanical aptitude, good phone skills and computer knowledge are required. Reply to: resume2011@shaw.ca
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VOLUNTEERS The Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary needs new volunteers for our Thrift Store and Gift Shops. If you have 3-4 hours of spare time each week, and want to make a valuable contribution to your community, please come to the Thrift Store for an application or check out our website: ladysmithhealthcareaux.ca for information and an online application.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES ELECTRICAL 1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).
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2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633.
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REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL GROUND floor retail space for lease Ganges, Salt Spring Island Grace Point Square. Visit our website saltspringisland.net or contact Matt Barr at mjbarr@saltspringisland.net.
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A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.
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Preferably with MVI Ticket for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd, Nanaimo BC. Detroit Diesel & Allison experience would be considered an asset.
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EXPERIENCED Machinist needed for a busy shop in Penticton. Must be able to weld and line bore in addition to machining. Contact us at: (250)492-2412 or ashley@bandlmachine.com
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If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: (1)866.840.9611 Email: resumes@ westernforest.com Application Deadline: Thursday, November 24, 2011 Reference Code: MCO Admin
PROCESSOR OPERATOR WANTED to run a Waratah dangle head 320 Cat. Work on site in our post and rail yard in beautiful Southern BC. Great working conditions, competitive wage, benefits, profit sharing, 10 hour days, 4 days a week. This is a F/T permanent position. Email or phone: g_zieske@xplornet.ca Gary at 250-295-7911 ext. 102
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Master Industrial Construction Ltd. Is looking to hire journeyman Welders & Millwrights for full and part time employment. The potential employee(s) will be safety orientated with current WHMIS and Fall Protection training, along with forklift and manlift operator’s certification. Primary work location is Mid Vancouver Island (Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Ladysmith, etc.). Apply in confidence to The Chronicle, File #100, P.O. Box 400, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A3 or drop off at 341 First Ave., Ladysmith.
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GET AN Instant cash loan any time you need! Pawn or Sell your watch or jewelry at online pawn shop securely from home. Call Toll-Free 1-888435-7870, www.PawnUp.com. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com 250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344 SMALL BUSINESS Grants. start or grow your small business. Free to apply. Qualify for up to 100K. www.leadershipgrants.ca.
CAT SITTING - NO CAGES. I will care for your much loved cat(s) in my home. They get their own room with a home setting. Min. 7-day or long term stay. Limited space, book ahead! (250)740-5554
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES SMALL DEEP freeze, $150, Maytag SxS fridge, $350, white 24” fridge, $150, almond 13 cuft fridge, $200, white 30” range $150, white 30” self clean con range, $250, 30” almond self cleaning range, $150. Washer dryer sets $200-$350. Washers $150$250, Apt size stacking washer & dryer $250. Dryers $100$150. Built-in dishwashers $100-$150, portable GE dishwasher $150 and more. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.
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15-1156 Rocky Creek Rd. For Sale 5 year lease in place Great Investment! 8% Cap Rate $309,700 Call Guy Bezeau 250-245-3700 Remax Ocean Pointe
1-11 Buller St., Ladysmith For Lease $2000.00 per month 2400 sq ft Great Exposure! Call Guy Bezeau 250-245-3700 Remax Ocean Pointe
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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 2BDRM / 2Bthrm 1,200 sqft. Luxury Condo. 9ft ceilings. Secure underground parking. Quiet location on Rocky Creek. Hardwood floors. Designer kitchen, granite countertop & stainless steel appliances. Private laundry. Heated tile floor in master bathroom. Gas fireplace. Gas for BBQ. Fitness centre, hot tub & resistence pool. Pets OK. Ask about the BONUS Call Brian Nelson (780)842-4449 or bcnelson@telus.net Executive at the Creek, 1244 - 4th Ave, Ladysmith
Downtown Ladysmith: Clean and bright 1 bedroom apartment in well maintained building located at First & Roberts St. Available Dec. 1st; no pets, no smoking, $700./mo. plus utilities. Contact Brian 250323-3080. LADYSMITH OCEANVIEW, 2bdrm, 5 appls, avail now. Elevator, parking, pet neg., ref’s req’d. $930/2nd floor. 250-2459853. Ladysmith: 1 bdrm apts, heat incl., n/p require references, The Villa 250-245-3583.
CHEMAINUS. ON golf course. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 1760 sq.ft. rancher. .42 acre, 5 appl’s, heat pump, sauna, RV parking, large shed. Avail. Dec. 1. $1150./mo. Month to month, no lease. N/S, deposit, ref’s. 1(250)656-4702. EXECUTIVE HOME 4000 sq.ft. Cowichan Valley Hwy, with great view, 4 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, 2 fireplaces plus approx. 1 acre horse paddock. Available immediately, $2500 per month, utilities not included. For viewing, contact 250240-2891 or 250-248-0015. TWO Bedroom OCEAN VIEW HOUSE on one acre garden property in Saltair, south of Ladysmith. Beaches nearby. $1000/mo. plus utilities. Includes fridge, stove, washer, dryer. References, credit check & 12 month lease required. mcleangrocery@telus.net
OFFICE/RETAIL PRIVATE OFFICE FOR RENT IN CHEMAINUS $500 Includes heat and hydro. Use of board room and office equipment. Please contact: Guy Bezeau: Ocean Pointe Realty 250-246-3700.
SUITES, LOWER YOUBOU WATERFRONT, semi furn/unfurn, 1bdrm grnd level, garden, N/S, W/D. $650 hydro incl’d. 250-217-1173.
TOWNHOUSES CHEMAINUS 2 BDRM Townhouse style apt, 1.5 bath, near parks, schools, town. $685. NS/NP. Refs. (250)246-1457.
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APARTMENTS FURNISHED SALTAIR: furnished bachelor suite, private, ocean view, $200/wk, 250-245-1101.
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Ladysmith: Executive at The Creek, 2 bdrm with loft, 5 appls, gas f/p, covered prkg, n/s, n/p, $1250/mo, ref’s pls.
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Ladysmith: Twin Falls. A deluxe townhome. 3 bdrm with finished bsmt, 6 appls, gas f/p, n/s, n/p, $1295/mo, ref’s pls.
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Chemainus: 4 bdrm ocean view apartment, f/s, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, avail now, ref’s required, $995/mo. Saltair: 2 bdrm suite, quiet setting with car port, shared utils, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, avail. now, ref’s required, $750/mo. South Wellington Area: 1 bdrm suite in quiet and private country setting, n/s, n/p, avail. now, references required, $850/mo.
Call Royal LePage 250-245-0975 Ladysmith: 2 bdrm, close to town, f/s, w/d, avail now, n/p, utilities incl. 250-245-2630.
TOP DOLLAR Paid! Want To Buy Junk Cars & Trucks for cash. 1-250-954-7843.
SPORTS & IMPORTS 2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG Kompressor AMG Sport Package, 5.5 litre V-8, 493 HP. Hardtop retractable roof, 31,000 km. Online auction now: www.bcacuction.ca. Info: 250-952-5003
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.
TRUCKS & VANS CASH BUYER of junk cars and trucks. Over the phone price quotes. 1-250-954-7843.
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Up Coming LODGE ON 4TH FAMILY COUNCIL - Next Meeting Tues, Nov 15th. Family & Friends advocating on behalf of the residence. For Info contact Judy Hamilton at 250-245-3438. FRENCH COOKING CLASSES ANYONE? - Foxglove Community Gardens and Cooking School, Crofton, classically trained Chef Darrell Spare, prepares a three course meal, Sun, Nov 13th. 1-3 pm. Cost $25. 250-246-4967 or email info@foxglovecommunity gardens.org. 8035 Vye Rd Crofton. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AT ST. MICHAEL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Chemainus. Saturday, November 19th 11:00 am - 1:30 pm. Full Christmas Tea $5.00. Baking, gifts and much more. 35TH ANNUAL LADYSMITH FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS Sunday, December 11, 2011. 6:30 pm. St. Mary's Church, 1135 Fourth Ave. Freewill offering for the Ladysmith Christmas Cheer Fund CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP Monday, November 21, 2011. 5:30 - 6:30 pm Ladysmith Community Health Centre. Topic Mindfulness and Chronic Pain LADYSMITH LEGION BR# 171 AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS TEA & BAZAAR Friday November 18th from 1-3 PM. Silent Auction, White Elephant, Bake Sale, Crafts and more. KINSMEN/BROWN DR. PLAYGROUND PROJECT HAS SET UP A FUNDRAISING ACCOUNT at the Junction Bottle Depot, on Ludlow Rd. in Ladysmith. Take your empties to the bottle depot, funds
www.ladysmithchronicle.com credited to the Kin. Park Playground account. LEGION BR#191 CHEMAINUS CHRISTMAS CRAFT & GIRT SALE - Sun, Nov 13th, 10 am-3 pm. Tables $10, book early, only 24 available. Kitchen open for breakfast & lunch. Call Ann 250-246-4880. CHRISTMAS TEA & BAZAAR - Ladysmith First United Church Hall, Sat, Nov 19, 1:30-3:30 pm. High St., at 3rd Ave.
On Going FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Organizers meet 3rd Thursday of each month at the FOL building at 4th & Strathcona Ave. 7 pm. 250-245-5888 or 250245-2263. LADYSMITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS Parent/caregiver & children age 0-6 drop-in, Sept to June: Mon - Fri 9:30 am. - noon at Aggie Hall. July to August: Tues to Thurs: 9:30 am - noon. Info: 250-210-0870. LADYSMITH EAGLES AERIE #2101 Meets every 1st & 3rd Wednesday. 8 p.m. Auxiliary meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 pm Eagles Hall. CHEMAINUS THEATRE COSTUME SHOP Needs volunteer seamstresses to help build for upcoming shows. Contact Crystal Hanson 250-246-9800 ext. 7117. SPEEDWATCH/COPS Citizens on Patrol & SpeedWatch need volunteers. Contact the Community Policing Station at Coronation Mall. 250-245-1118. LADIES GOLF Ladysmith Golf Course, Tuesdays, 10 am. Call 250-245-7313. TOPS #4456 - Ladysmith Meets each Thurs 9-11 am in the Pentecostal Church on 4th Ave. Call Sheila 250-722-2613. THE ORCAS SWIM CLUB Ongoing registration. Call Registrar Denise Rae at 250-2457925. MOUNT BRENTON POWER & SAIL SQUADRON Membership meeting. Ladysmith Legion hall. Every 3rd Monday except holidays & July & August, 7:30 pm.
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LODGE ON 4TH FAMILY COUNCIL - Family & friends advocating on behalf of the residents. Next meeting info contact Judy at 250-245-3438. LADYSMITH NEWCOMERS CLUB Welcoming new residents to the Ladysmith area. Couples & singles welcome. Sharon at 250-245-9334 or ladysmithnewcomers@ yahoo.ca LADYSMITH MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP Meets on the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month 1:30 pm basement of Ladysmith Resource Centre. LADYSMITH CELEBRATIONS SOCIETY Ladysmith Days. Ladysmith city hall, on 1st Thursday of every month, 7 pm 250-245-2263. www. ladysmithdays.com LADYSMITH WIDOWS SOCIAL GROUP Thursdays, 1-3 pm. Call Edna at 250-245-2358 or Hilda at 250-245-3668. DAD'S GROUP - Drop In Breakfast - Program of the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association. 630 - 2nd Ave., Upper Floor, Saturdays, 10 - noon. 250-245-3079. ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Call Jane Hope, Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-245-7939 or 1-800-462-2833. COWICHAN VALLEY HOSPICE Emotional support for those facing a life threatening illness, family and friends and for those grieving the death of a loved one. 1-888-7014242. Group, telephone & individual support available. NORTH OYSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Engraved bricks fundraiser. Info call Bob Handel at 250-245-0919. LADYSMITH AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY - New members welcome. Meets 3rd Tues. of the month. 2 p.m. at the archives. 250-245-0100. LADYSMITH SALTAIR GARDEN CLUB Every third Thur at 7:30 pm, First United Church Hall, (corner of High St & 3rd Ave) with in-garden meetings June, July, August. Come& grow with us! New members always welcome. $10 membership, $2 drop-in.
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550 Cairnsmore Street
Open Daily 8:00 am to 9 pm
CHEMAINUS Open Daily 8:00 am to 9 pm 250-246-3551 Next to the Ferry Dock
LADYSMITH
Beside the Liquor Depot Open Daily 7:30 am to 9 pm
250-245-3221