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A young Remembrance Day observer pins a poppy to the Children’s cross at the Ladysmith cenotaph Friday morning during Remembrance Day ceremonies. For more photos, see page 19.

Council hopefuls address their public Candidates share their views on 24-hour policing, watershed protection and extending the town’s boundaries Christopher Sun THE CHRONICLE

It was the one chance for the community to meet and pose questions to all 10 people vying for a council seat before heading to the polls on Nov. 19. Over 120 people attended the Nov. 8 allcandidates meeting at the Eagles Hall, hosted by the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce.

The first question from the audience asked the five candidates, who did not sit on the previous council, how many council meetings they have attended in the last year. “I have not attended a council meeting in Ladysmith,” said mayoral candidate Regan Grill. “But I have attended council meetings in other communities, so I am familiar with how it

all works.” “I haven’t attended one, but I hope to be attending lots,” said former councillor Glenda Patterson. Gord Horth also said he hadn’t attended any in the last year, and David Brown said he had been to two. Of the newbies, only Bill Drysdale had gone to more. “I have attended less than 50 per cent of the

council meetings,” said Drysdale. “But bear in mind that the search and rescue meetings fall on one of the council meeting dates.” Drysdale is president of Ladysmith Search and Rescue. The subject of providing 24-hour policing and the installation of surveillance cameras was raised by the chamber of commerce and directed to all 10

candidates. Incumbent mayor Rob Hutchins said he does not support 24-hour policing. “In the hours of 4 a.m. and 7 a.m., that’s what we are speaking about, in the last 10 months we’ve had three incidents a month, one every 10 days, that required police assistance and they were responded to by oncall police officers,” Hutchins explained.

“If this 24-hour coverage was needed I am confident our staff Sgt. Roger (Plamondon) or Charlie Schaal who came before him, would have petitioned for the expansion of services, but they have not.” Two extra officers at a cost of $140,000 each would be needed to provide full coverage for those three hours, Hutchins added. He also does not support

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News Report cards won’t be coming home Continued job action means parents will have to approach teachers about their children’s progress, district says Christopher Sun THE CHRONICLE

ing is expected at the end of the November. Letters are being sent to parents and guardians regarding this. Reimer said teachers are grading students, but just not issuing it

It is report card season, but none will be issued as B.C. teachers continue their job action against the province. B.C. teachers have been without a con- Quoted in the Chronicle tract since June 30 and “It might be a as part of phase one of their job action that good thing for started in September, parents to initiNIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE teachers have refused Incumbent councillor Bruce Whittington shares his perspective at the Nov. 8 all-candidates meeting. ate one-on-one doing administration work. However, that contact with doesn’t mean parents teachers.” and guardians will be familiar with the issue in the dark as to how ment with the highway gest concern. From Page 1 Richard Hill, patrol to provide policUtilizing the town’s and if elected, she their kids are doing. Chair, LSS PAC “They can get their know when the police ing would work here, desire to gain owner- would do the research are going to be on the citing Chemainus as an ship and protect the to make an informed marks from the teachers,” explained Donna formally in a report watershed as a bar- decision. street,” Paterson said, example. Most questions were R e i m e r, N a n a i m o - card. She is not aware The candidates also gaining chip to allow adding that he is open to installing surveil- discussed their perspec- managed development addressed to individual Ladysmith school dis- of any complaints from tive on tax rates, tran- of the land was some- candidates or some of trict spokeswoman. “We parents, guardians or lance cameras. are asking the [Labour students, regarding the Incumbent council- sit and the Ladysmith thing the majority of them. Alana Newton wanted Relations Board] to re- situation. She added lor Steve Arnett said Trolley during the ses- candidates shared. that students in Grade “I think this is an excel- to know why people look into it.” he would support hir- sion. T h e B . C . P u b l i c 12 wanting their marks A n o t h e r q u e s t i o n lent opportunity for us should vote Grill in ing the extra officers if the community wants directed to all candi- to gain ownership of the for mayor, as she lives S c h o o l E m p l o y e r s for scholarship or postit and is willing to dates was where each watershed,” Drysdale in Nanaimo and does Association, which secondary school applipay more for it. Cost stood regarding the said, adding that he is not pay Ladysmith represents all school cations can ask their concerns were also Couverdon proposal skeptical development taxes. Grill said she districts, has asked the teachers for a letter shared by Drysdale and to expand Ladysmith’s w i l l p r o c e e d t h e r e chose to live in Cassidy LRB to reconsider their detailing their marks anytime soon. “I don’t because she owns a position in allowing at this time. David Brown. Bruce boundaries. Ladysmith Secondary “The proposal came to see huge development five-acre, organic farm. teachers to not issue Whittington said he would like to see more us three years ago and happening there in the However, she considers report cards as part of School parent advicitizens on patrol and to be frank with you, next 10 years with the Ladysmith her home- their job action. A rul- sory committee chair town. would encourage pri- my first reaction to it current economy.” “I think everyone has “I’m not opposed to vate businesses to hire was ‘wow, this is 750 their own security. Grill acres,” Hutchins said. it,” Whittington said the right to belong to said she would look at “We have always had of the proposal. “My a community and I ways to afford round- an urban containment single biggest concern don’t feel I belong to the-clock policing and boundary on the extent is habitat will be lost. Nanaimo,” Grill said. would put the issue of the transmission line. The trade off would “I can serve this comof video surveillance This was flying in the be to secure the water munity in many different ways. I am a strong to a referendum, even face of the vision of our supply.” “It needs to be man- willed person, I work though she is against community.” Hutchins added that aged growth,” Arnett well as a team member, putting up such cameras. Dashwood and the majority of the said. “I’m not against I network well, I build Horth are also against town’s watershed is folks coming in to strong relationships, I owned by Couverdon invest in the commu- make sound decisions, installing cameras. I have good judgement... G l e n d a P a t t e r s o n and protecting that nity.” Grill said she wasn’t I’m awesome.” wondered if an arrange- water source is his big-

Watershed protection a major concern

Richard Hill said he hasn’t heard complaints either, but it may be too early as parents are just receiving notice that there won’t be report cards issued at this time. “Parents can contact the teachers,” Hill explained, who has a son in Grade 10. “The emails of every teacher were supplied to parents.” “It might be a good thing for parents to initiate one-on-one contact with teachers.” Hill added, as many parents and guardians never meet their children’s teachers nowadays. Hill also said that relations between the PAC, teachers and administrators at Ladysmith Secondary has been very positive and parents understand that the teacher’s job action is directed to the province, not the students. “As a PAC, we have not received a significant input from parents on any aspect of the job action because of the good climate there,” he said.

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Southbound traffic on the Trans-Canada Highway was rerouted through Chemainus after a motor vehicle accident between a Toyota Corolla and an RCMP cruiser shut down the stretch of highway for two hours Nov. 10. The incident occured

“They made it about The RCMP member half a car length over attempted to avoid when they realized a collision but was there was a police car unable at that point coming and abruptly and impacted on one tried to go back into corner of the Corolla. the right lane.” Both vehicles susUpon attempting to tained significant damveer back into the right age but fortunately, all lane, the vehicle lost parties walked away control. with minor injuries, “Next thing you know Dentoom said. they were sideways “It could have been a across both lanes,” lot worse though,” he Dentoom said. added.

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Fire hall must move ahead to avoid further cost; supporters Christopher Sun THE CHRONICLE

Ladysmith food bank volunteers Caroline Davidson, Jacquie Stewart and Kit Willmot place food into bags in preparation for pick up. Approximately 300-350 people rely CHRISTOPHER SUN/CHRONICLE on the food bank each week.

Food bank gears up for busy season Christopher Sun THE CHRONICLE

The Ladysmith food bank’s new location is too small to store food, forcing the essential service provider to continue using their former location. The food bank moved to its current location, 620 2nd Avenue, on May 31. Public relations coordinator Caroline Davidson said the new location is nicer and has more height space, but it is smaller in terms of square footage. “This is much better for us,” Davidson said. “But we still need to use the old place to store food.” About 300-350 people rely on the food bank each week to supplement their groceries. It is not meant to feed people for an entire week.

“It’s a stop gap,” said Stewart added that treasurer and secre- they are always in tary Jacquie Stewart. need of volunteers to “We try to give at least pick-up food from the one nutritional meal various grocery stores, a day.” truck food from storFood banks are often age to the resource inundated with food centre and bag and d o n a t i o n s a r o u n d hand out the food. this time of the year, On November 19 which are needed as and 20, the Ladysmith donations tend to dry Kinsmen is holding up in January, after their second annual the holiday season. food bank drive at S t e w a r t s a i d t h e y 49th Parallel Grocery rely on the national from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. food bank centre in Last year they ended Toronto for food, local up with 4,000 lbs of grocery stores and the food and donations general public. were matched by a Since the food bank couple of large comfirst opened in 1998, panies. the amount of peoT h i s y e a r, t h e ple using the service K i n s m e n h o p e t o has increased, never exceed that amount, decreased. however no compaThe food bank is ny has stepped in to run by the Ladysmith match the donations, R e s o u r c e C e n t r e one for one again. Hot A s s o c i a t i o n a n d dogs will also be for staffed by almost 70 sale by donation, with volunteers, most from all proceeds going to the six local churches. the food bank as well.

It may be expensive, but North Oyster cannot afford to not build a new fire hall, says Area H director Mary Marcotte. O n N o v. 1 9 , r e s i dents will be asked if they are in favour of the Cowichan Valley Regional District borrowing up to $3,030,000 to replace the aging North Oyster fire hall and build a new, second fire hall at Coffin Point. While the price tag to taxpayers, an annual $248.96 per parcel for 20 years, has raised eyebrows amongst some (as published in last week’s Chronicle), Marcotte said that will increase should the referendum fail. “No matter how small the delay, the project cost will increase,” Marcotte said. “We may have to go through another three years of consultations. That’s how long it took last time, about twoand-a-half years.” Marcotte said it is possible to put out another referendum in six months, but that is unlikely. She added that numerous studies, a community ad-hoc committee and virtually all residents have agreed that North Oyster needs a new fire hall. “We have reviewed this project nine ways to Sunday,” she added.

“It’s not the Taj Mahal we’re building at all, we cut it to the bare bones.” North Oyster fire chief Jason De Jong reiterated the need to move forward and build the new fire hall. “There is a very real chance of WCB (WorkSafe BC) shutting us down,” De Jong said. “It doesn’t meet any building or safety codes at all.” The current building was built by volunteers about 50 year ago, using leftover construction material. De Jong said the new Coffin Point fire hall did increase the cost quite a bit, but it is needed and was recommended in various reports. “Coffin Point is a minimum 15 minute drive, so if there is a structural fire there, we have no chance of saving anything,” De Jong said. “We do recognize the cost and the second fire hall at Coffin Point pushed it quite high, but we don’t want to go back to the public in five to 10 years needing another couple million dollars to build it.” De Jong added that two thirds of the firefighters are also residents of the area and will be paying the parcel tax too, which works out to an extra $20.75 a month in property taxes.

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Friday’s stormy weather left thousands of homes without power, grounded planes and cancelled ferries. Here in Ladysmith, the local Auxiliary Coast Guard Station 29 was called out to a number of incidences during Friday’s inclement weather. The following is a first hand account from member Nick EppEvans. Within an hour of our crews returning from the Remembrance Day parade, heavy winds hit our coastline. Ladysmith Coast Guard Auxiliary were paged almost immediately, the radio was busy with

calls up and down the coast, from emergency may day calls to drifting boat sheds. While traveling to our first tasking of a vessel adrift off Saltair, three other calls came in to our vessel. Assistance was given to a boat that drifted on shore at Slack Point. A sailboat was washed ashore near Chemainus SUBMITTED boat ramp. Another ves- During Friday’s storm, a sailboat, pictured, was washed sel was broken from its ashore near the Chemainus boat ramp. mooring and washed against the rocks at ening other boats and ing equipment. Not the marina itself, to a only is it a shame, and Bear Point. As our tired crew safe jetty and secured. a great waste, to needThe Auxiliary recom- lessly watch expensive returned to base they inspected and report- mends to all boat own- vessels being broken ed a broken free boat ers that it is not only apart, but the time house, then at the call the equipment above taken in towing and reof the Oak Bay Marina water that needs rou- securing these vessels manager, towed anoth- tine maintenance and may delay calls where er broken free sailing repair, but so do moor- life may actually be at vessel that was threat- ing ropes and anchor- risk.

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Hollywood North will “wet” crime fans’ appetites by using some Cowichan water locations. Footage for parts of three episodes in the Dark Waters true-crime series wrapped on Nov. 9, and was captured by

Vancouver crews working for OWN network — part of Oprah Winfrey’s empire — locations manager Will Fearn said. Shooting happened at Cowichan and Honeymoon bays, several private h o m e s , Va n c o u v e r Island University, and Ladysmith’s maritime education centre.

VIU film-studies students Kate Skye and C.J. Rice also gained experience with Fearn’s crews. Dark Waters spilled cash into valley coffers too, by paying to shoot at VIU, and putting its 50-member crew in local hotels, including Cow Bay’s Oceanfront Grand.

Everyone involved was happy with the results being edited for airing in about six months. “These episodes involved crimes in water (settings) so Cowichan was a dead ringer, and we like it here,” Fearn told the News Leader Pictorial of Cowichan’s unique, largely unsung locations. Fearn raved about shooting Nov. 5 and 6 at Cowichan’s new VIU campus. That’s the kind of exposure Film Cowichan boss Louise McMurray wants. There’s also talk of Dark Waters people working with local film students and adults during a summer film camp, McMurray said. “With each production, and news about our area, the more I’m contacted by people with skills in this area — and that comes with media coverage we get too.”

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Scams result in over $8k stolen There were a total of front bumper cracked 61 calls for service over and passenger door this period of time. To dented. Wednesday, Nov. 2 date, 3570 incidents ❱ An elderly individuhave been reported to the detachment (3765 al received a call from for the same period in an unknown person who convinced him to 2010). There are so many transfer $2000 from known scams, and new a joint bank account ones are invented every i n C h e m a i n u s v i a d a y. U n f o r t u n a t e l y, Western Union Bank to three community mem- a Montreal bank locabers were targeted tion. The investigation with several thousand is ongoing. dollars being stolen. I ❱ A road check was would encourage you conducted on Highway to visit the Canadian 1 at Spitfire Rd. A total Anti-Fraud Centre web of four notice and site at www.antifraud- orders were issued. centre.ca in order to Thursday, Nov. 3 recognize scams and ❱ A suspicious female prevent yourself from wearing fatigues was being a victim. walking around and Tuesday, Nov. 1 checking out vehicles ❱ Sometime between in the 500 block of 1st Oct. 29-30, in the early Ave. The female was hours, an unknown described as being suspect(s) entered blonde, mid 30’s and a vehicle and rum- approx. 5’8 tall. During maged through it in foot patrols in the the 500 block of Ballou. downtown area the Nothing was stolen but female was identified. a work key was twisted The call may have well and bent. prevented offences ❱ A complainant called from occurring. police to report a hit ❱ An individual was and run that occurred informed by a credit on Oct. 29, 2011, company that her between 10:30-11:30 a d d r e s s h a d b e e n p.m. The complainant c h a n g e d f r o m h e r was at a rave that was Ladysmith address happening at the end of to an apartment in Spruston Road. When Toronto. Her Chase she returned to her Bank Mastercard had vehicle, she found the been charged $2000.00

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with online Future Shop purchases. Friday, Nov. 4 ❱ Local residents reported that they had been scammed out of $4500. The individuals made a deposit on the sale of a property to a Saskatchewan bank account. The matter is still under investigation. Sunday, Nov. 6 ❱ An assault was reported on Parkhill Te r r a c e . T h e m a l e had a machete and was later located and arrested. One individual was injured and another threatened. The male was held for court and is facing a three count information. The individual has been remanded and is scheduled to appear in court in December. Monday, Nov. 7 ❱ An employee at the Stu’ate Lelum Secondary School called to report that

one of their school vans had been the victim of gas theft. The vehicle was parked in the school parking lot on Jones Road on mid-afternoon on Oct. 5, and the theft was discovered Nov. 7. The culprits committed the theft by cutting the gas line leading to the tank as well as damaging the spigot area. ❱ Two individuals were reported to be illegally in a house in the 10000 block of Willcox Rd. The RCMP attended and two individuals were identified. No charges were recommended at the request of the home owner.

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YOUR WORDS “It’s not the Taj Mahal we’re building at all, we cut it to the bare bones.” Mary Marcotte - Area H director, CVRD, Page 3

o goes another municipal election campaign and as the end of the race approaches, the torch is passed on to the voters in hopes that they will exercise their democratic rights. The candidates have shared their views and vision for the future, they have knocked on doors, attended local functions and faced the scrutiny of the public. Since September, the Chronicle has been doing its best to provide the community with election coverage in the form of candidate profiles and a weekly candidates question on different community issues. In this week’s Chronicle, the candidates state their final case on page 12. It’s your turn now, Ladysmith. The choice is there, and it’s yours to make. According to information from Civic Info BC, a total of 1,352 Ladysmith voters exercised their democratic rights out of a possible 5,682 during the 2008 municipal election that saw the current town council voted in. That’s a turnout of only 23.79 per cent. With the work that’s been done and with so many exciting issues on the horizon, it’s surprising to see those numbers. You came out to November’s all-candidates meeting because you care about this community and you want to be involved in its future. That opportunity is being provided to you in its most effective form on November 19. The thing to remember about elections is that it’s not a popularity contest - it’s about selecting the person you feel is going to get the job done for you. And whether that means a fresh face with new ideas or a familiar one with a proven track record, the end result is still in your hands. Raise your voice, and make your choice. -Niomi Pearson

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Are you in favor of 24-hour policing in Ladysmith? Vote online at www.ladysmithchronicle.com. This web poll is informal, not scientific. It reflects opinions of website visitors who voluntarily participate. Results may not represent the opinions of the public as a whole. Black Press is not responsible for the statistical accuracy of opinions expressed here. Results from last week’s question Do you feel there has been enough information about local council and school board candidates through the media and public meetings to make an informed decision? Yes 10% No 90%

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Wearable art and ‘slow’ fashion In the last few years, there has been a renaissance of handmade, wearable art that has been identified as the ‘slow’ clothing movement. Originally a reaction against fast food, the slow movement has positioned itself in opposition to a factory approach to life, an approach that drains human work of much of its worth and meaning. In the fashion industry, the movement is called the slow clothes movement. Wearable “art” is usually made of fibrous materials and considered a branch of fibre art. It also includes jewelry or clothing made from or with non-fiber materials such as leather, plastic and metals. Creating in this medium requires craft skills as well as artistic skills, and wearable art artisans often have a varied background such as clothing design, sewing, knitting, crocheting, silk screen, weaving. They often need to be knowledgeable with computer programs that can assist in design and execution of their art. On Vancouver Island the handmade clothing industry is alive and vibrant. We have

appropriate, and instead appr Community are finds pleasure in using recyple and found objects. She art showcase cled said she doesn’t like to use Sherry Bezanson Ladysmith Arts Council

a plethora of visible artists engaging in wearable art design. Many more can be found on www.etsy.com, the cyber-based home of all things homemade. Beware; you can lose hours looking at fabulous creations on Etsy! West Coast artist Sandra Hill, of the Shill Shack in Ladysmith, can be found with her wares on Etsy as well. Sandra’s varied art skills, mostly self-taught will take your breath away. She began with sewing as a child and her work evolved from there. Ms. Hill said she learned early to not be limited by materials that you have to purchase or are told

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sewing p patterns, but sculpts the fabrics and hand sews fabr her creations. Most eyecatching are the needlefelting items she has composed on repurposed woolens such as sweaters, cuffs, sleeves, purses, hats, jackets and sweaters. Just completed is a large needle-felted peacock design, involving approximately eighty hours of detailed hand work, on a jadeite green repurposed sweater. Ms. Hill also has a collection of Steampunk style jewelry, defined as a mix of Goth/ Punk/Victorian – it’s fun, quirky and has loads of historical flavor and personality. Local artist Lois Ireland also creates magical wearable pieces of art. Walking into Ms. Ireland’s studio one is immediately drawn in by the bright and appealing rainbow of colours. The brilliant hues beckon to be touched and worn. She began her exploration of wearable art in her late teens when a neighbour

taught her how to knit. Although her main artistic direction since that time has been in pottery, she has also been inspired by different types of felting, crocheting, knitting, sewing and glass bead-making. Felting is an ancient craft that has become increasingly popular lately. It is the process of transforming wool into a dense cloth by bonding and shrinking, including wet felting and washing machine felting, the fibers together. Lois Ireland’s collection of felted purses, shawls, scarves, and sweaters in alluring shades of aqua, fuchsias, purples, oranges and lime greens and yellows will enliven and complement any wardrobe. Ms. Ireland illustrates how to use the gorgeous glass bead rings to clasp the crocheted shawls to one side. When thinking of gifts this season, think about exploring local artists wares for unique and memorable items and be a part of the slow fashion movement. The Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery also has jewelry and other wearable art items.

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North Oyster firehall feedback Editor: I am surprised at the number of negative letters in the local newspapers regarding the proposed new North Oyster fire halls. Fire protection is a necessity like water and electricity; without it, even a small fire will result in the complete loss of your car, home, out building or local forest. Also, without local fire protection, your home insurance will skyrocket. The old hall is entirely inadequate and the conditions our valiant volunteer firefighters have to work under are completely unacceptable; there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even a place for them to wash off hazardous chemicals until they return to their homes. We all expect these volunteer and unpaid fire fighters to rush to our homes and vehicle accidents in an emergency and they deserve decent bases to operate from. The proposed parcel tax to pay the mortgage on the new halls amounts to less than $21.00 per month; peanuts really when you consider we already have one of the lowest tax rates on Vancouver Island. Every time we postpone the agony, the replacement cost goes up. This issue has dragged on too long so I urge everyone in the North Oyster fire protection area to go to vote â&#x20AC;&#x153;YESâ&#x20AC;? for the CVRD Bylaw No. 3542 referendum. Michael Fall Ladysmith Editor: I do not see anything â&#x20AC;&#x153;fairâ&#x20AC;? about the lower valued property owners subsidizing the likes of FortisBC. Doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t this bring to mind how the 99 per cent are paying for everything the one per cent enjoy worldwide? One should pay attention to the protests of the OWS movement. This is a bad time, as our senior governments are telling us not to acquire more debt. It has been adequately established that the current #1 fire hall on Yellow Point Road needs replacing but the taxpayers (seniors and

other low income families) cannot afford a parcel tax to build one fire hall let alone two. The Coffin Point â&#x20AC;&#x153;parking garageâ&#x20AC;? costing an extra one million wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enhance our fire protection, as confirmed by local knowledgeable people. My vote will be NO on the proposed referendum. Esa Kuusisto North Oyster Editor: Area H, CVRD has an important issue to vote upon Nov. 19â&#x20AC;Ś one that will impact the level of First Response, fire protection, and emergency support in our community. Our family has had occasion to call upon our fire fighters, and we are only too aware of the service they provide, and the importance of a quick response time. To have the fire chief arrive even before the ambulance was immensely reassuring. For reasons that have little to do with community safety, a strident opposition has been launched and the hard work that has gone into planning the fire hall improvements may be for naught. No one wants additional taxes, but consider how far this particular $21 per month will go, and the peace of mind the improved protection will bring you and your family. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t vote in support, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect the level of protection that improved physical plant and equipment will provide. We owe it to ourselves, our neighbours, and the volunteer firefighters we depend upon. In all, the public meetings the consensus has been that the fire hall must be replaced. It has taken many years to finally bring this issue to referendum. Please get out and vote on November 19. Moyra and Phil Dobson Ladysmith Editor: As Area H residents, we have questions that remain unanswered with regards the upcoming referendum and the proposal to build two fire halls. These questions have been posed to both Mary Marcotte and the CVRD staff, with incom-

plete answers being returned. Firstly, what process was undertaken that supports the decision to increase the amount borrowed from the initial (approx) $2 million to support one fire hall to over $3 million as worded in the referendum to support two fire halls? Considering the financial magnitude of this decision, the informal â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;votingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; process that was undertaken is a poor representation of governance. Secondly, what feasibility studies and business cases have been completed to support the proposed bylaws? Thirdly, what finding supports that a second fire station and truck at Shell Beach will reduce emergency response time? Fourth, what plans are in place for the operation of the fire hall and its equipment at the Shell Beach site? What future operating costs are being forecast and how will this impact taxpayer costs? One would think the magnitude of this decision would warrant a more complete and transparent process in order for taxpayers to provide their support. Fred Zdan Ladysmith Editor: At the CVRD public meeting on October 27, at the North Oyster Community Center, taxpayers are being asked to allow the CVRD to borrow up to $3,03,000 to build what? Possibly an inadequate three-bay fire hall or maybe purchase land and build a four bay fire hall on the present site or possibly not as well as a two bay fire hall/garage or possibly not; all at inflated cost overrun possibilities built into the referendum. At present we have a three bay fire hall that stores a pumper, a tanker and a rescue truck. The NOVFD has six firetrucks. A new one arrived this month, and three are being stored around the district in private properties. It does not make sense to build an inadequate three bay fire hall and saddle the community with a $4,000,000 bill for 20 years. Communication and full accountability to the taxpayers is seriously absent. I have had 28 years as a firefight-

er with NOVFD retiring in 1996 as fire chief. I will vote NO to this loosy goosy referendum. Keith Wyndlow Ladysmith

Keep vision alive Editor: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s municipal election time, and we are reflecting on how things have been going for our town. Eighteen years ago we made a good choice in making Ladysmith our home. We built a small business, engaged in civic service, took part in community activities and watched our family grow. We believe the Town of Ladysmith has been well-governed and managed; we find its residents generous and thoughtful. In 2008, we participated in the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community visioning process. The result -- crafted by several hundred citizens -- struck a balanced, sustainable approach and, it seemed to us, encompassed the interests and wellness of everyone. We did ask ourselves, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can this vision come to life?â&#x20AC;? Clearly, yes. Our present council and staff have honoured that vision, sought more community feedback and made good progress. Are we all the way there? No but we need to stay the course. Our civic leaders need to maintain their present style of leadership -working together at the council table and seeking citizen engagement on major issues. Stick with the vision. Be patient â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a complicated world â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and hold on to the goodness at the heart of this town. Doug Fraser and Shirley Naylor Ladysmith

Become informed Editor: I attended the well organized All Candidates Forum at Ladysmith Intermediate School to help me make an informed decision on whom I shall choose for next three years

Ron Dale Ladysmith

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Elections

Your Ladysmith Candidates

Rob Hutchins

It has been my privilege to serve you as your mayor. I am proud of what we have accomplished as a community. Individually and collectively we have revitalized, renewed, rebuilt, built new, and greened our community. Ladysmith’s community spirit is second to none. Ladysmith is a community of people who care. We care about one another. We care about ensuring Ladysmith is a healthy, affordable, complete community where generations can live, work, and play. Much work has been done. More is ahead to build a truly resilient community. My top priority for the next term is the installation of secondary sewage treatment to do our part to restore the health of our harbour. I offer you a wealth of experience, a record of strong relations with federal, provincial and neighbouring local governments, and a passion for creating the best possible community. I ask for your support on Nov. 19.

Regan Grill

It has been a pleasure touring the neighborhoods of Ladysmith and meeting the citizens. Your overwhelming support has been encouraging and much appreciated. Thank you to all those folks who have spent time sharing their concerns, expressing their needs and supporting my campaign. If elected, I would continue to achieve this open and transparent dialogue with continued canvassing, and annual town hall meetings that utilize the hot seat approach instead of show and tell. As well, I would release as much information regarding in camera meetings as possible, and actively utilize social media to ensure all citizens stay connected and informed. With my last at-home child beginning pre-school in January, it would be an honour to devote myself full-time to the position and serve our community as mayor.

Steve Arnett

Current council has accomplished much over the last three years but there is still a lot of work to do especially in regard to our long term goal to achieve ownership, control and protection of Ladysmith’s local watershed. I care deeply about and am committed to this particular issue and all the other many issues our town faces in order to prepare a positive legacy for future generations. Challenges range from creating a healthy local economy with effective business retention and recruitment strategies through to developing efficient land use policy that stimulates affordable housing stock to attract and enable young families to settle here and raise their children. Thank all of our residents for the last three years. It has been my privilege and pleasure to serve our community as town councillor. It would be a continuing privilege to work on behalf of our wonderful town again. Shop local!

Gordon Horth

I have been a local government professional for over 25 years. As a community builder, I have coached youth soccer for 20 years. While working in Ladysmith I was involved in a number of important community initiatives, some of them were: · First Avenue Revitalization · Transfer Beach remake and Amphitheatre · Historic Aggie Hall Restoration · Communities in Bloom · Trans Canada Highway rebuild · Holland Creek Trail & Corridor · Forrest Field (lot 108) There are numerous challenges ahead for our community and it is critical that we meet those challenges successfully. There is no substitute for experience. I think a proven track record of successes on a variety of projects and issues is a strong indicator that I can work with my fellow councillors, and citizens, to continue to make progress on the path that has made Ladysmith such a great community to live in.

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David Brown

If elected, my four priorities are: economy, environment, relationships with the Stz’uminus First Nations and our need to secure a new fire/rescue hall for Ladysmith. Regarding the economy, I would like to see immediate action on establishing a RV park and campground at Transfer Beach. In addition, I would like modern signage to be installed on the north and south approaches to Ladysmith. Regarding the environment, I want to see the Liquid Waste Management Plan completed and the secondary sewage treatment installed. I would put my expertise and knowledge on contaminated site remediation towards resolving the issues on our waterfront. I would like to see Ladysmith and the Stz’uminus First Nations working on mutual objectives. We share common interests and together we can resolve issues. Our existing fire hall is too small to support modern equipment. I would like to work towards securing funding for a new facility.

Duck Paterson

Firstly I would like to ask everyone to please take the 15 minutes to go and vote at Frank Jameson. As a member of a team working for all of Ladysmith I will always put the interests of the majority up front. As a citizen of Ladysmith I will always look at items on the agenda as how they affect our citizens, not just now but in the future. I wish to encourage council to come up with a communication program written by the folks in the town that do the work. A program that has all the information of the projects that are being done so that all of our citizens know what’s going on and what the costs and outcomes are. I am proud of our town and enjoy working for the people of Ladysmith, and the citizens can also agree with me, both with my work at city hall as well as my volunteer time with many projects. I hope I can count on your support so that I can continue to be a member of a team that will look after our home for the next three years.

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I feel pride in the accomplishI believe in neighbours helping ments of the past three years and neighbours. I enjoy volunteering with the people’s support – look in numerous local organizations forward to the next three years because I get to work with great with new opportunities and chal- people whom are always looking lenges. High on my priority list for opportunities to make our will be new OCP’s for down- friendly town even better. town, waterfront, and Couverdon It is very rewarding to work areas. Finalizing our Liquid Waste with neighbours towards a comManagement Plan (sewer) and fin- mon goal and see the fruits of ishing the upgrading of our water your labour enjoyed by all. system. Gaining ownership of our I have personally observed that watershed, which will protect our Ladysmith council has done an water for generations. Working exceptional job over the past with Stz’uminus First Nations to several years, balancing our socihelp attain their goals for growth etal wants and needs, with our and self sufficiency. Working with fiscal reality. Ladysmith Fire/Rescue for a new My 28 years of service in the fire hall. Re-uniting the Economic air force has taught me the skills Development Commission and necessary to research and make giving them the credibility and sometimes difficult decisions. mandate to promote business/ Friends and co-workers have, industry and tourism in our com- for some time, been encouraging munity. Collaborating with BC me to run for council, believing Housing and other groups for that I would be a productive voice more affordable housing – finish- on the team. I would consider it ing suites bylaws. The next three a great honour to serve you as a years will be interesting ones – I new member of Ladysmith town look for your support Nov. 19! council. Thank You.

I was born in Scotland, came to Canada a member of the pioneer Battie family. I am happily married to Gord Patterson and have two children, Susan (Bob) and Gord (Michaela). I have had 48 years in the medical profession; 30 years of nursing, 17 years as a cancer counselor, 16 years as director of the Miss Ladysmith pageant, past vice president of the Hospital Auxillary, 18-year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and was Ladysmith’s citizen of the year in 1992. I have a passion for people and their needs. If I can eliminate some fears and put a smile on their face I’m happy. We have seen extraordinary changes over the years, some exciting, some difficult. Ladysmith has always been a very supportive community. I am proud to reside here. I am hoping to be part of the community as your voice and devote time to the residents of Ladysmith and with your support Nov. 19, I will work

Ladysmith, our town, has been blessed with serendipitous geography and a hardworking townspeople that have a unified vision for its future. On the road forward we face challenges in order to take our community where we want to go. The American soprano Beverley Sills once claimed that there are no short cuts to any place worth going; we are not alone in having a dream that will involve hard work, compromises and challenges. We can’t do it for free; there will be costs. But we can bring it closer with ingenuity and tenacity, with collaboration and with the collective will of a remarkable small town. I’ve been proud to serve you in the past three years, and with your support I will pursue your vision—because I believe it is my vision, too. Please come out to vote—for your Ladysmith.

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Well lit for Light-Up Groundwork already laid, but organizers hope to see fresh young faces on committee for next year. said. “They are part of the community too.” Holland said they are hoping to engage attendees in singing a Christmas carol, which is being moved

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Preparations for this year’s Light-Up are well-underway, with many downtown Ladysmith buildings already decorated Quoted in the Chronicle with trees, lights and garland. “When I go to The 24th annual these meetings, Ladysmith Festival of Lights is next I see a lot of Thursday, November white hairs...” 24 and Festival of Lights president Rolly Rolly Holand Holland said everyPresident, Festival of Lights thing is on schedule. This year, 26 new trees have been added, along with new LED up earlier on the itinlights. The festival is erary this year. The slowly replacing their festival also plans to 150,000 lights with encourage more dancthe energy efficient ing after a number of ones, which cost three kids engaged in an times more than the i m p r o m p t u s t r e e t dance last year. incandescent lights. One of the biggest The Boys and Girls Club has also been i s s u e s f a c i n g t h i s brought in to par- annual event is manticipate for the first power. Holland said he appreciates the time. “We want to get kids almost 150 people involved early in the who volunteered durcommunity,” Holland ing the November 6

workbee to help out, but there needs to be more younger people involved in the yearround planning of this annual event. “When I go to these meetings, I see a lot of white hairs,” Holland said, explaining most volunteers sitting on the committee are older. “We would like to attract a younger set of people who can eventually takeover.” Holland added that the festival could not proceed without the help of volunteers. The Festival of Lights started in 1987 and attracts over 20,000 people annually. Thousands of hours of volunteer work is put in decorating and installing lights on the many homes and businesses from Coronation Mall to Aggie Field. More information on Light-Up can be found at www.ladysmithfol. com.

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If you have ever had problems trying to grow a vegetable garden, check to see where the seeds are from. The Ladysmith Community Garden and Cowichan Green Community are holding a workshop called Seed Stories: A history and how-to on seed saving in the Cowichan Valley. The event will introduce people to the history of local seed production, explain what heritage varieties of fruits and vegetables are and explain why locally grown products can have more flavours and textures than a similar one grown elsewhere. People will also learn how to save their own seeds and why it’s important. “It’s built around food

security,” said Greg Roberts, Ladysmith Community Gardens president, about the workshop. “To make sure we are not held ransom to huge corporate interests.” Most seed producers are centralized, multinational, large corporations that sell seeds grown in climates different to here. However, seeds are conditioned to where they are grown, which can be problematic when it is planted in a different climate. “If the seeds are grown here, they will adapt year to year,” said Cowichan Green Community’s Vanessa Goodall. “Seeds grown here will be more resistant to extra precipitation as opposed to seeds grown in California where there, it’s drought conditions.

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Revite plan gets nod BLACK PRESS

Chemainus’ new library and visitor centre will open at Wa t e r w h e e l P a r k , while a skatepark wheels into space near St. Joseph’s school. Or at least that’s the plan North Cowichan council passed for Mural Town’s revitalization October 8. Councillor Dave Haywood was the lone objector in the 6-1 vote at a special council meeting attended by about 200 folks at the town’s high school. “We got a unanimous recommendation from the Chemainus Advisory Committee to adopt the Chemainus Revitalization Plan concept plan,” a stoked mayor Tom Walker said. The sweeping scheme links many ideas into one vision. It also potentially revamps Chemainus Road’s benchlands, owned by Island Timberlands; renovates the old fire hall into commercial and housing use; adds roundabouts at River Road, and at the Chemainus Theatre; anchors seawalk work below the hospital; upgrades Kin Park and more.

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“It’s all pieces budgeted for, but all uncoordi•Fully Funded Public nated,” Walker said. An artist rendition of a new library in the draft Chemainus Education Core restoration suprevitalization plan, which was approved Oct. 8. port was also lopsided. •Listens To “At least 60 per cent Walker saw no tax and council,” he said of Communities’ Needs of people endorsed the hikes for the fire hall renewed leverage for plan, 40 per cent had development, or the provincial dollars. •Open and Inclusive concerns with certain “With [the] approval, new library in council’s parts,” Walker said. Decision Making it looks like Island five-year plan. “One hot button was “Now we have a plan Timberlands is keen too,” Facebook: Elect Nancy Curley location of the new for the whole town that’s he said of benchlands library, and so-called Email: ElectNancyCurley@gmail.com accepted by the public development talks. parking lot concerns,” he said of no curbs and no step-up sidewalks planned for the public lot hosting markets, music and more. The Vancouver Island Library board will build the new book building. “The majority said ‘Get on with it,’” Walker noted. Johanna Reymerink didn’t. Chemainus Museum’s president said her members will now expand their facility at Waterwheel, but they wanted the new library built on the old fire hall site to preserve parking at Waterwheel. HYUNDAI WINS BEST NEW CAR “We’ll just go ahead with our expansion AJAC AWARDS. independent of the Three more reasons to be proud of the vehicles we make. Three more reasons to be proud to own one. library, beautify it and let council do Winning three AJAC awards is a testament to the attention to detail that goes into every Hyundai vehicle. the rest of the lot as More than 70 journalists have confirmed what our customers already know – Hyundai vehicles are exceptionally they see fit,” she said. well-engineered. There’s never been a better time to experience a new Hyundai. “We can’t afford to lose parking and those two murals (facing Waterwheel’s lot).”

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Kelti is 16 years old and in Grade 11. Her future plans include eventually enrolling in post-secondary education. Kelti’s interests are playing the tenor saxophone, playing rugby, and spending time with her little brother.

Holly is 17 years old and in Grade 11. Her future plans include taking the psychology program at Vancouver Island University. Holly’s hobbies include the girl guides, rangers and being a part of the Green Team and the Roots program.

Mackenzie is 16 years old and in Grade 11. She dreams of becoming a broadcast journalist getting to travel the world through her job. Mackenzie’s interests and hobbies include improv, dance, girl guides, the Green Team, Be the Change, and the Roots program.

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Kezia is 16 years old and in Grade 11. Her future goals include working hard to become a police officer. Kezie is also very active in sports and enjoys playing rugby, baseball and volleyball.

Kelly is 17 years old and in Grade 12. Her future plans include traveling to Europe, and attending the University of Victoria to become an elementary teacher. Kelly’s hobbies include dancing and baking.

Hayley is 16 years old and in Grade 11. Her future plans include attending the CTC program at Vancouver Island University when she reaches Grade 12. Hayley’s hobbies include dancing, baseball and skipping.

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Sophie is 16 years old and in Grade 11. Her future plans include taking a year off after graduation to travel, and then back to university to become a registered nurse. Sophie’s interests are travel and she is currently the vice president of the LSS photography club.

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Ladysmith Ambassadors fashion show The Ladysmith Ambassadors ruled the runway at St. Mary’s Catholic church Nov. 8 during the program’s annual fashion show.

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The ambassadors were dazzling in their evening gowns, casual work wear and pajamas as they strutted down the runway in fashions from clothing stores like Nancy’s, the Thrift Shop and the Bride’s Closet. Right, the girls freshen up their make-up during the fashion show intermission.

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Homegrown talent stars in Canadian opera Former Ladysmith resident Betty Waynne Allison returns to Vancouver Island to perform in ‘Mary’s Wedding’ Christopher Sun THE CHRONICLE

She started off performing on the stage at Ladysmith Secondary S c h o o l . N o w, s h e lives in Toronto and plays the lead in a new Canadian opera, which premiered at Victoria’s McPherson Playhouse Nov. 10. Betty Waynne Allison is starring in Mary’s Wedding , an opera based on a Canadian play that takes place just before and right after the First World War. The opera begins in 1920 on the eve of Mary’s wedding as she dreams about her first love, a young farm boy named Charlie. She recalls the horrors of the trenches, experienced through Charlie’s letters and the action moves back and forth from the Canadian Prairies

to the battlefields of France. Playing the role of Mary had personal meaning for Allison and her family. “It meant a lot to my dad,” Allison said about the period piece. “My grandpa was in World War I and it is on his farm where we live.” This is the second lead role Allison has taken on in a major production and it is the first one she has been able to perform so close to her hometown. She describes Mary’s Wedding as unlike any opera she’s ever known. “It’s different, it’s avant-garde, it’s not too simple, it can really speak to you, which is special,” she said. Interestingly, the 29-year-old wasn’t thinking she wanted to be a performer

while she was acting in musicals like Annie at LSS. “I was always interested in music education, not singing, it just kind of happened this way,” Allison explained. “I wanted to teach musical theatre and arts in school.” Allison was born in Whitehorse and lived in Ladysmith since the age of five. She studied music education at the University of Victoria and then taught in Duncan. She decided to pursue a masters degree at UBC and while auditioning there, she was encouraged to also audition for the Canadian Opera Company. She then decided to enroll with the opera company, which turned out to be an apprenticeship program to become a singer. Allison goes back to

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Mary’s wedding, starring former Ladysmith resident Betty Waynne Allison (centre) plays at the Mcpherson playhouse. Toronto when Mary’s Wedding wraps up and will be attending auditions there and

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From the very first moment she could talk, Maria de Leeuw said she wanted t o b e a s w i m m e r. Accompanying her parents to endless swim meets with her two older sisters, it was only a matter of time before the water baby would wade into the deeper waters of competition. “I always went to their swim meets to watch them swim, so that got me into it,” she recalled. “Being the younger one, I wanted to try it out.” By six years old, she was already a member of the Ladysmith Orcas Swim Team. Now, at 12-years-old, de Leeuw is currently ranked Canada’s fastest swimmer in the 50m breaststroke category for girls her age. “It’s one of the tougher strokes that not a lot of people get,” she said of the breaststroke. “It takes a lot of work and technique to get it right.” De Leeuw’s record time of 36.36 seconds was a feat accomplished Oct. 23 at the Nanaimo Rapids S w i m Te a m ’s F a l l Invitational. “She took two and a half seconds off her personal best time in a 50m race, and missed a 14-year-old’s national time by sixteen one hundredths of a second... that’s incredible,” said John de Leeuw, Maria’s father.

During the race, Maria kept pace with an 18-year-old champion but because of the logistics of the breaststroke, did not know how close the distance was. “I was wondering because I couldn’t see her ahead of me,” she said. “That race I had an adrenaline rush because I wanted to beat her because she was a national breaststroker.” To keep in tip-top form, de Leeuw travels from Ladysmith to Nanaimo to practice 18 hours a week over five to six days. “Swimming pretty much takes up all the extra time that I have,” she said. “[But] I want to go to all these swim meets and I need to train to get there.” “My best friend doesn’t even bother asking me if I want to hang out after school because she knows I’m swimming.” Maria says she draws inspiration from U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps who, like Maria, spent many hours as a child watching his siblings swim at the pool. “I get tired, but I keep pushing myself,” she said. “I tell myself to keep going to the very end.” Though she now trains with the Nanaimo Riptide Swim Team, Maria said she has benefited hugely from her years with the Ladysmith Orcas and the valuable coaching she received during that time.

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“I had a good experience swimming with Ladysmith, being part of a team,” she said. John said he has also seen the benefits of what a good exercise program can do. “Swimming that many times a week teaches her an incredible amount of discipline, not only discipline to swim back and forth for two hours but also discipline for when she comes home to be organized with her school work,” he said. Above: Maria de Leeuw, at 12-years-old, holds the Maria is now work- current national record for the 50m breaststroke for ing on improving her her age group. times in the breast- Below: A submitted shot of Maria during the Nanaimo stroke and other swimRiptides Swim Team Fall Invitational in October. ming categories so she can compete in the nationals, being held In the long term, like to study to be a in Calgary in July. Maria plans to com- lawyer. “A lot of my family p e t e i n t h e 2 0 2 0 When it comes to her lives in Calgary and Olympics, when she Olympic dreams, John they’ve never seen will be 21-years-old. says he has no doubts me swim in person, She also hopes her that he will one day all they’ve seen is vid- future in swimming see his daughter on eos,” she said, noting will help her attain t h e i n t e r n a t i o n a l she is looking forward scholarships to attend stage. to share her love of universities in the “She has a lot of fire swimming with them. United States, such as and you can see it,” he “My family’s always California or Arizona. said. there for me.” Maria says she would “She’s incredible.”

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the only event in Ladysmith where you can both warm and eat your buns at the same time. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Cinnamon Bun Fun Run, and on November 27, local residents will continue the annual tradition to raise donations and funds for the Ladysmith Food Bank. Run co-coordinator John Mountain said the race, now in its seventh year, is a good way to kick off the upcoming

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ing a whole pile of turkey, so hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your chance to get out there and get ahead of the game,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a time where we want to get the shelves of the food bank swelling.â&#x20AC;? What started as a grassroots event with just 60 people has blossomed into a highly anticipated event pulling in well over 400 participants some years. Run committee member Bruce Youngren said the organizing committee is very thankful for the support of local businesses, their 30+ volunteers and of course, the participants themselves. Youngren said there has been an increase in family participation over the last few years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is really about helping the food bank, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just as importantly about literally putting the food on the table for those in greatest need in the community at Christmas,â&#x20AC;? he said. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event saw approximately 300 participants, $3,900

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LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE OF DOROTHEA KATHARINA ELFREDA SMITH ALSO KNOWN AS KATIE SMITH, deceased, formerly of 3624 Seaview Crescent, Ladysmith, British Columbia V9G 2A1. Creditors and others having claims against the estate DOROTHEA KATHARINA ELFREDA SMITH also known as KATIE SMITH are hereby notiďŹ ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to BRENDA LYNNE CAMERON, care of Cameron & Company, 460-2609 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3H3 on or before December 16, 2011 after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice. BRENDA LYNNE CAMERON Executor

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FULL-TIME Assisted Living Manager & Full-time Kitchen Supervisor for “new” Assisted Living Building in Duncan, BC M’akola ILBC Housing Society Deadline Dec 5, 2011 @ 4:30pm Visit cowichanelders.com for information about new project and complete job postings

If you are interested in this position, contact John DeLeeuw PO Box 430, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3 or jdeleeuw@ldcu.ca by Nov. 18, 2011.

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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 WESTERN FOREST OFFERS COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION THAT INCLUDES CORE VACATION HEALTH BENEFITS WITH THIS POSITION. 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

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS ACCOUNTING & Payroll Trainees needed. Large & small firms seeking certified A&P staff now. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-424-9417. MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126.

NEW PREMISES/GROWING BUSINESS. WESTLINE FORD IN VANDERHOOF Looking for Service Manager and Service Writers. Great beneﬁts. Send resume westlineford@telus.net. fax to 250567-9550

E-mail resume to: jobs@ advantage-engine.ca or Fax to: 780-622-4409

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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FRIENDLY FRANK ORIGINAL WATER colour of Chemainus River by Jeannette Hart, $90 obo. 250-245-3952

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MOVING & STORAGE 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.

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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.

PLUMBING A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

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PET CARE SERVICES 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

PETS CUTE ENGLISH BULLDOGS. 9wks CKC, shots/health paper. $700. Email: babapk1@yahoo.com FRENCH BULLDOG PUPPIES!! maandpawfrenchbulldogs.com 604309-5333 char04@shaw.ca

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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.

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO Downtown Ladysmith: Clean and bright 1 bedroom apartment in well maintained building located at First & Roberts St. Available Jan. 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. $850/2nd ﬂoor. 250-2459853.

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 LADYSMITH NEW 1 bdrmAvail now! In suite laundry, 5 new appls, all utils except cable incld, private patio, NS/NP. $790. 250-714-8556.

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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Up Coming HIGH ST. COFFEE HOUSE - Sat, Nov 26, 7-10 pm. Contact 250245-2909. Come and be entertained. BASTION CITY WANDERERS VOLKSSPORT CLUB - 6 or 10 Km Ladysmith walk, Sat, Nov 19. Registration 9:45 am, Transfer Beach parking lot. Walk starts at 10 am More info Ethel at 250756-9796. FREE WORKSHOP on "a History of and Howto Save Seed " with the Cowichan Green Community. Tues, Nov 22 Boys and Girls Club 220 High Street at 7:00pm to 8:30 pm. Everyone welcome. 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.

FREE CASH Back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877792-0599 DLN 30309. Free delivery www.autocreditfast.ca

HOMES FOR RENT Royal LePage Property Management 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. 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. Chemainus: 4 bdrm ocean view apartment, f/s, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, avail now, ref’s required, $995/mo. Ladysmith: Harbour view 4 bdrm home with basement suite, 5 appls., gas f/p, hotwater heat, n/s, n/p, references please, available now, $1595/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

WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in November, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

CARS TOP DOLLAR Paid! Want To Buy Junk Cars & Trucks for cash. 1-250-954-7843.

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.

SELL YOUR CAR... FAST! with a classiﬁed ad Call 310.3535

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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. 250-2464967 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

www.ladysmithchronicle.com 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 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 MUTUAL FUND INVESTMENT CLUB – for women interested in learning investment strategies; meets 2nd Monday evening of every month at 7 pm Ladysmith Resources Centre, 630 Second Ave., Upper Floor Info: Wendy at 250-2453079.

MEALS ON WHEELS Ladysmith meals delivered Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Volunteer drivers needed. Call Pearl: 250245-3844. LADYSMITH LEGION Mondays, crib, 7 p.m. Meat draws: Saturdays 2 5:15 pm, Fridays 4-6 pm, Sundays 3-5 pm, Darts: Wednesdays, 7 pm, Line dancing: Thursdays 9-11 am, Fridays: pool, 8 pm, 250-245-2273. CANADIAN FEDERATION of UNIVERSITY WOMEN Nanaimo branch. Meets 4th Monday of each month. St. Andrews Presbyterian. 7 pm. Karen: 250-756-9508. BINGO Every Fri, 6:45 p.m., Chemainus Legion branch #191. Doors open 5 p.m. FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Organizers meet 3rd Thursday of each month at the FOL building at 4th & Strathcona Ave. 7 pm. 250-245-5888 or 250-2452263. 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: 250210-0870.

BINGO - LADYSMITH Every Wed - 6:45 pm, Doors 5 pm, St. Mary's Church Hall. Info call 250-245-3079. Sponsored by Ladysmith Resources Centre Association

LADYSMITH EAGLES AERIE #2101 Meets every 1st & 3rd Wednesday. 8 p.m. Auxiliary meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 pm Eagles Hall.

CANCER SOCIETY The Ladysmith Branch needs volunteer drivers to provide transportation for Ladysmith cancer patients needing help to and from cancer-related appointments. Volunteers needed for all aspects of the society's work. Weekdays call 250-2450671, 10 am - 1 pm.

CHEMAINUS THEATRE COSTUME SHOP Needs volunteer seamstresses to help build for upcoming shows. Contact Crystal Hanson 250-2469800 ext. 7117.

LADYSMITH WOMEN'S BUSINESS NETWORK Every 3rd Tuesday at 5:30 pm. Info at www.lwbn.ca or call Debby Baker 250-2455259 or Nikki McCallum 250-245-4238.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Volunteers needed. 250-245-1118.

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 250245-7313.

HARVEST HOUSE FOOD BANK Chemainus. Friday, Info call Lynn Morrison. 250246-9060.

TOPS #4456 - Ladysmith Meets each Thurs 9-11 am in the Pentecostal Church on 4th Ave. Call Sheila 250-722-2613.

BINGO Chemainus Senior Drop-in Centre. Mondays, 6:40 pm. Info: Murray 250-246-9968.

THE ORCAS SWIM CLUB Ongoing registration. Call Registrar Denise Rae at 250-245-7925.

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