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Seventh time’s a record for Hutchins Ladysmith voters want mayor Hutchins back for a seventh term By Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE

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22-year-old James Halliday was one of hundreds of voters to cast their ballot at Frank Jameson Community Centre during Saturday’s election, which saw mayor Rob Hutchins re-elected for a seventh term.

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Ladysmith voters were clear about who they wanted in the town’s top seat, however a mix of new and former councillors will sit at the council table for the next three years. Preliminary election results show Hutchins secured his seat over opponent Regan Grill with 1,303 votes. With 18 years in the mayor’s chair, Hutchins now holds the record for most years served in Ladysmith’s history. Preceding Hutchins was L.T. Ryan, who served as mayor from 1948 to 1964. “I am very happy with the outcome and greatly appreciate the support and endorsement to continue to serve as mayor by a significant majority of those voting,” Hutchins said. “I see it as a clear mandate to keep up the good work of building a wonderful and resilient community.” Hutchins said his top initiatives for this term include secondary sewage treatment, a new waterfront area plan, finding funds for the fire/ rescue hall and the next stage of Lot 108. “There’s lots of great work ahead of us, I’m looking forward to it,” he said. “The community had eight solid candidates for the six positions of councillor. I know that many people wrestled with the decision of who would serve the community best. I am confident the town’s new mayor and council will work effectively together for the betterment of the community.” Grill, a political newcomer with a final total of 473 votes said she was also pleased with the outcome. “In four weeks I went from being completely unknown to garnering over 400 votes. This highlights the beginning of the rise of those who seek See Paterson and Patterson Page 3

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News A mini-van and car were involved in a car accident at the intersection of Trans-Canada and Grouhel Road on Friday, November 17, at around 1:20 p.m. Southbound traffic on the TransCanada was stopped momentarily as clean up crew swept broken glass and debris off the road. Passengers in both vehicles were able to get out of their vehicles on their own.

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North Cowichan voters go back to the future Support in Chemainus keys former mayor Jon Lefebure’s return to office By Peter W. Rusland

pality between 2002 and 2008 before being beaten by Walker. Former North Lefebure chalked his Cowichan mayor Jon narrow win to a team Lefebure is mayor effort of door knockagain. ing and phone calling. The Chemainiac He wasn’t exactly e d g e d i n c u m b e n t sure what gave him the mayor Tom Walker by edge against Walker. just 22 votes in a 2,340- “One of our goals was 2,318 nailbiter during to see more women Saturday’s election. elected to council, The difference came and I think the results in Chemainus where clearly show people L e f e b u r e t o p p e d agreed with us.” Walker 495-322. Ruth Hartmann “I feel pretty good,” topped the polls in the said Lefebure, who race for Municipality helmed the munici- of North Cowichan BLACK PRESS

Lefebure councilor seats with 2,896 votes. The other five voted to council with the

next highest votes in Chemainus (740). order were: Jennifer Dave Haywood and Woike (2,815), Barb Garrett Elliott were Lines (2,762), John both seeking reelecKoury (2,744), Kate tion but fell short with Marsh (2,634) and Al 2,214 and 2,097 votes, Siebring (2,467). respectively. Woike was the leadRounding out the ing vote-getter at the list of contenders and Municipal Hall (236) their vote totals were: and Crofton (269) polls. Robert Douglas (1,988), Hartmann led the way Roger Hart (1,756), at Quamichan (608) Tom Masters (1,742), and Prevost (536) polls Rob Lowe (1,627), by a slim margin while Geoff Hincks (1,368), Lines was the most Pat Barnes (1,181), popular candidate in Hilary Huntley (862), Maple Bay (622) and Jagtar Singh Mann Marsh was the over- (604) and Michael whelming favourite in Ruge (377)

Back to the drawing board again North Oyster voters reject fire hall proposal by a decisive margin Christopher Sun THE CHRONICLE

The referendum proposal to replace the North Oyster fire hall and build a new, second fire hall at Coffin Point was defeated by a vote of 354 to 253 during Saturday’s election. Former North Oyster firefighter Gary Backlund was one of many residents disappointed with the results. He said the aging building needs to be replaced, but after two tries, he is not optimistic that it will be. “Referendums are expensive to put on,” said Backlund. “We’ve had two kicks at the can and it will be very difficult to come forward again with another proposal.” An ad-hoc citizens committee was set up in 2009 to review the proposed fire hall replacement after a 2007 proposal to build one fire hall was defeated by the public. Backlund sat on that committee. Backlund challenges those who worked against the referendum to step up as both sides agree that a new fire hall needs to be built. “They should come forward now to come to a solution,” Backlund said. “It’s so easy to stop things, but it’s harder to actually go out there and do something about it.” Backlund added that the only changes that can be done to the defeated proposal would be to change the taxation from parcel tax to assessment tax and canceling the Coffin Point fire hall, but even then, the total cost will still be more due to inflation. Calls to Mary Marcotte, Cowichan Valley Regional District director for electoral area H and North Oyster Fire Chief Jason De Jong were not returned before press time.

Paterson and Patterson top the polls at the council table From Page 1 change,” she said. “I feel discouraged by the low voter turnout and should I decide to run again, I will spend the next three years striving to increase voter awareness and building upon the foundation that has been created in this election.” Incumbent councillors Duck Paterson (1,276 votes), Steve Arnett (1,098 votes) and Jill Dashwood (973 votes) held on to their seats and candidates Bill Drysdale (951 votes), Gord Horth (948 votes) and Glenda Patterson (1,109 votes), a former councillor, made the cut. Incumbent Bruce Whittington and newcomer David Brown finished at the bottom of the polls with 876 and 812 votes, respec-

tively. more improvement in is good for business Patterson said she the town’s recreation- and good for kids is excited to get to al facilities, fields and growing up.” work. trails. Paterson said it will “ T h e r e ’s a w h o l e “I’m looking forward be important for them bunch of stuff we’re to chatting with the going to be involved mayor and finding out Quoted in the Chronicle in,” she said. “I just where I can best help want to work really out on a variety of “It was quite hard, I’m going to lis- committees,” he said.“I close... ten to the people and have a good underobviously the their concerns, and standing in terms of that’s what’s going to how the relationship public thought drive me.” works and how busithey had some Looking at the num- ness gets done at the good choices.” bers, Gord Horth says local level.” he feels excited to Duck Paterson, who Gord Horth, come out on top in has sat on council Newly elected councillor such a close race. since 1990, received “For the folks towards the most votes of all the end of the poll like council candidates. to keep moving formyself, it was quite “I’m glad that people ward with the momenclose, the last five can- put their trust in me tum of the previous didates there wasn’t a n d t h e o t h e r s t o council and look for much between each make a team,” he said. new opportunities. of those so, obviously “I think the town is in “If they’re good for the public thought a very progressive us, let’s grab ‘em,” he they had some good frame and I want to said. Steve Arnett, with choices,” he said. continue working with In the next three a team of people that 1,098 votes of approval, years, Horth would see Ladysmith as their said he was humbled like to continue to see home and a place that by the results.

“We know the work that we’ve got to do, it was sitting on our place before they dropped the writ, we made great gains on a number of things and we need to move the watershed forward and we certainly need to be working on our wastewater treatment, which we’ve been doing.” He added Grill’s decision to run against Hutchins in light of his competence on council was courageous. “I think that’s a great role-modeling for younger people and particularly younger women,” he said. Jill Dashwood said from here on in, it will be business as usual and the Official Community Plan is first and foremost on her list. “There’s so much com-

ing up in the next three years, the time will fly by and there’s a lot of decisions to make,” she said. “I would like to see us having an RV park at the end of the day.” Whittington, who will not return to council said he is going to take some time to consider his options and is not certain if he will run in the future. “It’s been very rewarding to be part of the decision making process and it’s been a wonderful council to work with,” he said. Arnett, said he will miss Whittington’s voice on council. “He’s a man of integrity and [has made] a great contribution,” he said. The new council will be sworn in on Dec. 5 Voters opted for several new faces on the

Nanaimo-Ladysmith school board. Of the nine trustees elected, four of the six incumbents were re-elected and the remaining five are new, although TerryLynn Saunders returns to the board after one term away. Incumbent Jamie Brennan captured the most votes at 9,958. Following Brennan are Bill Robinson (9,151), Sharon Welch (8,624), TerryLynn Saunders (8,099), Nancy Curley (7,435), Donna Allen (7,405), Dot Neary (7,088), Kim Howland (6,889) and Bill Bard (6,505). This year’s local election saw a near six per cent raise in voter turnout, up to 29 per cent, from 23. -With files from the Nanaimo News Bulletin

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... to all the residents of Ladysmith who took the time to vote for their community & also to all those who supported me.

There were a total of 67 calls for service over this period of time. To date, 3638 incidents have been reported to the detachment (3852 for the same period in 2010).

I am very proud to have been selected as a member of your council team.

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Tuesday, Nov. 8 ❱ A community member reported two unknown males exit a vehicle. The males then walked down Buller St., tried to open two other cars and then walked in a back alley behind the Sportsman Pub. The males were described as being approximately 5 feet tall, 15 years old, short brown h a i r, d a r k c l o t h ing. The vehicle was unlocked.

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disagreement with another individual. The back door went into his basement where personal items were being stored. Nothing was missing. Thursday Nov. 10 ❱ A culprit(s) knocked over political signs over the last two nights along Davis Rd. The consequences of tampering with any of the signs can result in a mischief charge being recommended. Friday, Nov. 11 ❱ A member was on patrol and found an eight foot section of fence on 4th Ave. Patrol in the area found the fence was taken from a residence in the 400 block of Gatacre St. The neighbours advised they had seen a lot of youths in the area previously and think they may be responsible. Very minor damage was done to the fence.

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❱ Another individual reported that his fence had been broken overnight in the 500 block of 5th Ave. Noise was heard at approximately 12:05 a.m. on Nov.11 and then they found the fence damage this morning. Four slats on the gate to the front entrance fence had been pried off. ❱ A member attended the 900 block of 3rd Ave for a report of a disturbance. A female was at a residence screaming and yelling and refusing to leave. This has occurred on at least three occasions. The

female was arrested cabins on Norman Rd. and transported to The youths entered L a d y s m i t h R C M P unlocked cabins and cells. The female was they urinated on a sofa breaching probation and defecated in the b y n o t a b s t a i n i n g bathroom. They went absolutely from the through cupboards, illicit use of drugs. lit matches and let The female was later off fire extinguishers. remanded into cus- Parents were advised tody in Duncan. and all parties are T h e f e m a l e i s willing to participate charged with: mis- in the Community chief, breach of proba- A c c o u n t a b i l i t y tion and causing a dis- Program. turbance. Additional charges have now Sunday, Nov. 13 been recommended ❱ An individual reportfor possession of sto- ed his 2007 Volkswagen len property for thefts stolen from Spruston for motor vehicles in Rd at Riverbend Rd. Ladysmith and prop- The owner had left e r t y t h a t w a s s t o - his car on the road at len from a B&E in about 11:30 p.m. on Nanaimo. Nov. 12 and returned ❱ Three windows to find it missing on on the Malone Rd. Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. side of the Ladysmith Secondary School Monday, Nov. 14 were broken. It does ❱ Money and prenot appear any entry scription drugs were was gained but sig- stolen from a local nificant damage was residence in the comcaused. munity. A small quanti❱ A local citizen ty of Tylenol 3’s, sleepreported he found two ing pills and Zoplicone boys breaking into were taken.

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Lights festival promising to be brighter and greener By Christopher Sun THE CHRONICLE

This year’s Festival of Lights is on track to be the biggest one ever, say organizers. “Last year we had 63 entries and the parade was one hour and 15 minutes long,” said Festival of Lights president Rollie Holland. “I suspect this year it will be bigger.” Kinsmen member Duck Paterson said this annual winter event has grown tremendously since it first started in 1987. Last year there were many last minute parade entries, something he expects again this year. “They just show up,” Paterson said. “In the last 10 years, it has more than blown up, it has exploded. Light-Up is the biggest parade on the island.” The festivities start at 3 p.m. on Thursday with a Christmas craft fair at Aggie Hall and a spaghetti dinner at the Eagles Hall. More than 20,000 people are expected to check out the more than

200,000 lights that will illuminate downtown Ladysmith. With so many people coming in from outside the community, people are being asked to not park along the Trans-Canada Highway and to leave their dogs at home. “The noise, the light, the fireworks, dogs don’t handle that well,” Holland said. “There is also a city bylaw to not bring your dogs.” Meanwhile, a $1,000 grant from BC Hydro has helped a local Light-Up project go a little bit greener. The Ladysmith Boys & Girls Club has taken on, as a project, putting up all new LED lights in the trees at the new Market Lane complex. With fundraising not as successful as it has been in the past, the Festival committee found it very tough to come up with the extra funds to purchase the more expensive LED lights. That’s when B.C. Hydro stepped in. “It’s a real win for Festival of Lights as we’ve been wanting to do LED [lighting] in the Market Lane but the cost, especially this year, was too

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Ted Olynyk, from BC Hydro (far right) presented the Festival of Lights with a check for $1,000 for the purchase of new LED lights for trees on Market Lane. Boys and Girls Club members pictured are Naomi McIntyre, Cohen Langdon, Hanna Abma, Kait Nohr, Valerie and Catrina Kurylowich, Destiny Caro, Brandon Sheldon and Joey Tvedt. Staff members are Clover Burgess and Niki Stuart. At right, set-up continues for Thursday’s turn-on. much,” said FOL committee member Duck Paterson. “It’s also good for the children from the Boys and Girls club, as now they have a project that they can take ownership of.” In addition, BC Hydro has also partnered with the Festival committee and they will be acting as a drop off depot for people who want to get rid of their outdated

incandescent festive light strings. The Festival of Lights will be collecting all the old strings that residents don’t want, and will take them to the recycling exchange. This will help to eliminate them going into the regular mainstream garbage as well as it will require only one trip to the recycling exchange instead for a multitude of

trips by individuals. People can bring their old, unwanted, light strings to the Festival of Lights building, at the corner of Fourth Ave and Christie Road (beside the Ladysmith Cemetery) anytime between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Check out our special Festival of Lights section in this week’s paper.

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Citizens on Patrol rolling in style thanks to gently used ride By Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE

The Ladysmith Citizens on Patrol will be cruising the streets in a new ride after the Town of Ladysmith re-allocated $11,000 from the RCMP Ladysmith Detachment operating budget to purchase a patrol vehicle. The funds come courtesy of a current vacancy in the local RCMP’s staffing complement. The vehicle, a used 2008 Mayor Rob Hutchins hands the keys to the new Citizens on Chevrolet Uplander, replacPatrol vehicle to members last week. The new vehicle will es a similar vehicle formerhelp increase the organization’s presence. ly leased to the Citizens on

Patrol, however that lease about who they’re talk- due to the shortage some ended earlier this year. ing to,” said member Gus are taking on two to three The move will not only Armstrong. shifts, Armstrong said. provide a reliable vehicle “The anxiety level of citiIn addition to patrolling for members to do their zens, we wish to lower and reporting untoward patrols, but also increase and show that along with activities to the RCMP, the their presence in the com- the RCMP we are on the Citizens on Patrol also munity and provide a safe streets, out there on their conduct at least two Speed place for Speed Watch behalf day or night.” Watch patrols per week. equipment. Armstrong said the vehicle “The volunteers that make “We need this vehicle prop- will also help with recruit- up our Citizens on Patrol erly marked for a number ment, as the organization provide a valuable service of reasons; the ability of continues to struggle with to our community,” said our citizens to identify maintaining volunteer mini- mayor Rob Hutchins. who we are... unidentified mums. “Additional eyes and ears vehicles can give the wrong There are currently 26 that complement our RCMP impression, for example, if COP volunteers, four of services and help make our we stop and ask a citizen if those inactive. Volunteers community a safer place. they are okay, in our own are normally asked to take They play a key role in cars, they’d think twice on one shift per month but harm reduction.”

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Hampers will be delivered: Wed, December 21, 2011 You must be home when hamper is delivered or it will be allocated elsewhere. Tax-deductible contributions (cash or cheque), payable to “Christmas Cheer Fund” can be made at Ladysmith Resources Centre, 630 Second Ave. or Box 1653, Ladysmith, V9G 1B2. Any contributions of nonperishable foods, new or near-new toys, books or games will be gratefully received at the Resources Centre (Mon to Fri, 9am to 4pm) up to Dec 16, 2011. Alternate drop-off locations are Ladysmith InsuranceCentre, RCMP Community Policing Station at Coronation Mall, Curves, Ladysmith & District Credit Union, and Timberlands Pub. In the event there are surplus funds at the end of the Christmas Cheer program, (over and above what is set aside for start up costs each year), funds may be used to assist individuals and families through some other programs of the LRCA.

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A “chowdown” is set in Vancouver this week and Ladysmith’s Natasha Harris is aiming to win it. On Wednesday, Harris and 11 of Vancouver’s top chefs will compete for bragging rights at the Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown for the best seafood chowder. The friendly competitive event at the Vancouver Aquarium aims to bring attention to sustainable seafood. “It’s to celebrate sustainable seafood and celebrate Ocean Wise,” said Vancouver Aquarium spokeswoman Roxanne St-Pierrie. “It is also a demonstration of how easy it is to include Ocean Wise friendly foods in your meal.” Ocean Wise and its fish symbol, which is used nationwide, was created by the Vancouver Aquarium to aid consumers in choosing ocean-friendly seafood when visiting a restaurant or market. Harris, 36, is the executive chef for Sunset Bay Yacht

Group in Vancouver. The Yellowpoint native spent a summer working on a boat which practised fish dragging, a type of fishing that involves dragging a net in the water, which collects everything in the water. “It was disgusting the amount of fish going to waste,” Harris said. “Whatever they didn’t want was thrown over the side and most were already dead at that point. It was sick.” Harris’ chowder entry will be alder smoked octopus and cured bacon, with a mixture of sable fish, clams, Chef Natasha Harris mussels, smoked cheddar and apple, topping it off with Her first stop whenever she truffle oil. comes back to the Island to As a child, Harris’ favourite visit her family is the local dish to make was hamburg- produce market. ers in a cast iron pan and Harris moved to Vancouver homemade fries with her shortly after high school to grandmother. This graduated attend the Art Institute’s to making homemade soups D u b r u l l e I n t e r n a t i o n a l with her dad, thai dishes and Culinary Arts. She credited then experimenting with her family and how food mixing different items, using brought them together, local produce from a nearby for igniting her passion in market. becoming a gourmand. This upbringing also made “I owe most of it to my her a supporter of using mom, the passion,” Harris locally sourced ingredients. said. “She was one of those

moms who wouldn’t get me an Easy-Bake oven because she was like ‘you’re cooking in a real one’.” Harris’ first position after completing the first of many certifications was working at Culinary Capers, one of the largest catering companies in Canada. She then moved on to working on a yacht and has been there ever since. “I love it, I have so much freedom to create,” Harris said about her current employer of five years. “I’m on the water, watching the beautiful sunset, you can’t beat it.” Harris works up to 18 hours a day, seven days a week during peak season, serving corporate clients. She has made many contacts, which allows her to travel and work during the slow season. This includes being asked to be a personal chef on a 100 acre private island in Desolation Sound and being invited to California to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner. Harris is now working on her sommelier certification at Dubrulle, in addition to working her job.

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New employment centre taking reins Layoffs loom at Employment Navigators after province awards local services contract to Duncan-based firm By Christopher Sun

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A Duncan-based company has been awarded the contract to offer employment services in Ladysmith. The B.C. government awarded Global Vocational Services a five-year contract to offer job search counseling and training for the Cowichan region, starting in April 2012. “We just signed the contract,” said Global president Ann Norris. “We will be opening up an employment service centre in Ladysmith.” Norris is in negotiations to secure office space above the Ladysmith Library. She said Global will offer all the same services that current contractor, Employment N a v i g a t o r s , o f f e r. However, job seekers may need to visit Global’s larger Duncan office for some services. “Things like social media workshops, e-portfolio, special-

“We will be opening an employment service centre in Ladysmith.” Ann Norris, Global Vocational ty training such as WHMIS (workplace hazardous materials information systems) and Serving it Right,” Norris explained. “We will give them tickets to take a shuttle or gas cards if appropriate.” H o w e v e r, w i t h Global now awarded this new contract, locally based E m p l o y m e n t Navigators will need to find new funding to remain open. “We are looking forward and not backwards and we are committed to the community of Ladysmith,” said executive director Ann MacGillivray. “We are looking at other options.” Employment Navigators has a staff of nine. Eight of those employees, five fulltime and three part-

time, will be laid off at the end of March. The not-for-profit company does have a smaller contract, offering employment services to those employed over 20 hours a week, looking for new job opportunities. Last year the provincial government issued a call for bidders to provide employment services in B.C. A spokesman for the Ministry of Social Development said the Province inherited about 400 employment service related contracts from the federal government. In an effort to consolidate, the ministry divided the province into 73 catchment areas. Ladysmith and Duncan were previously two sepa-

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n two days, the culmination of a year’s worth of dedication and hard work will be illuminated as the town rings in the holiday season with the Festival of Lights. Seeing the effort and pride that has gone into preparing for Light-Up these past few weeks, it is easy to see why it has become so much more than an annual tradition. As the town’s largest annual event, Light-Up comes with significant economic benefit to the town, but what’s more important is the community spirit it brings. I have watched citizens come together and work together to make this year’s event bigger, better, and more efficient. Even after 23 years, the excitement over Light-Up is just as bright as the strings of lights being carefully placed on businesses and greenery around Ladysmith. How very fitting that such a show of support be the kick-start for what is said to be the season of giving. For the past three years that I have lived in the area, I have heard all the noriety that surrounds Light-Up but have never been able to attend. I look forward to sharing in the excitement through a reporter’s eyes. In a previous issue of the Chronicle, we reported that the Festival of Lights committee is in need of new members. Current organizers are getting older and at some point, the reins will need to be handed down. What a fantastic opportunity for the young adults of this community to step up to the plate and ensure the future of this treasured event, and the community spirit it brings, is not lost. ~Niomi Pearson

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B.C.’s carbon emission trading plan died last week at the age of four. No service was announced. The end came as the B.C. capital hosted politicians from neighbouring U.S. states and western provinces for their annual economic conference. Washington, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico followed through with plans to withdraw from the Western Climate Initiative, leaving California, B.C., and theoretically Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec to come up with a trading system to put further costs on greenhouse gas emissions. Fossil fuel kingpins Alberta and Saskatchewan wanted nothing to do with the WCI from the beginning, when it set a goal of 15-per-cent reduction

in emissions by 2020. This leaves B.C. as the only jurisdiction in North America with a carbon tax, and an emission reduction target twice as ambitious – 33 per cent by 2020. Because of that tax, all B.C.’s border states and provinces have an economic advantage for emitting industries. And with natural gas development booming and population growing, B.C.’s emissions continue upward. Industry representatives gave the legislature finance committee the view from ground level. Take farming. “None of our competitors have a carbon tax,” Garnet Etsell of the B.C. Agriculture Council told the committee’s Chilliwack hearing. “This has cost us, to date, with the last increase, $45 million a year. With the increase that’s anticipated in 2012, that’ll be $65 million. Keep in mind that the agriculture industry last year had a cumulative net loss of $80 million.” B.C.’s biggest greenhouse gas emitters are the petroleum and cement manufacturing industries. They only pay the tax on fuel while significant process emissions are tax-exempt. But

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even that is stimulating demand for cement imported from outside B.C., This not only hurts domestic producers, it adds emissions via trucking or rail shipping. Then there is B.C.’s “carbon neutral public sector,” where provincial and local governments are forced to buy carbon offsets. The Pacific Carbon Trust then funds emission-reduction projects for big emitters such as gas plants in the northeast. So five years on, that’s the upshot of Gordon Campbell’s lofty goal to lead the world in climate action. We’re hurting our own agriculture and manufacturing, and transferring scarce funds from hospitals, senior care homes and schools to subsidize profitable energy corporations. And emissions are still rising. It’s no wonder the finance committee has recommended major changes to Finance Minister Kevin Falcon. He should cap the carbon tax at the 2012 rate. He should “address the inequity for B.C. cement producers,” and also “consider immediate carbon tax exclusions for agriculture, including the greenhouse sec-

tor, and public institutions.” Falcon allowed last week that B.C.’s competitive position must be considered, now that U.S. President Barack Obama has reversed himself on the need for an emission trading system that would have levelled the North American playing field. Look for changes when Falcon tables his first budget in February. Does this mean B.C.’s climate strategy is dead? No. Delegates from U.S. states and Alberta gathered in front of the legislature to kick the tires on B.C.’s newest weapon, natural gas-powered vehicles. Garbage trucks, school buses and milk truck fleets have switched from diesel to natural gas, and thanks to its abundance and low price, they’re saving 50 per cent on fuel bills. The trucks and buses eliminate particulate pollution and reduce carbon emissions by 30 per cent compared to gasoline or diesel. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom says natural gas is being considered for BC Ferries, the largest publicsector emissions source of all, which is exempt from the carbon neutrality rule.

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Caution in best interest of public Editor: I would like to comment in regards to the letter published in your Nov. 8 issue from Mr. Don Harrison about my statements about development on Ladysmith’s waterfront. I wish to point out that I NEVER used the word “study”.... I did in fact use the phrase ‘public consultation’. I stated in my remarks that anything done on Ladysmith’s waterfront, can only be done once, so we need to make sure that it’s done right and the people of our town are aware and in approval. An avenue for expropriation ‘could’ be available, but that would also be at a cost. Whatever the determined value of the cost of Lot 5 might be, it’s almost 100 percent certain that it would end up in a lengthy legal hassle that would end up costing the citizens of this town thousands of dollars. Would that be an appropriate use of public funds, without going to them to find out if this is really the way they want to go? Would the total of all the expenses be more than what we might be able to purchase the property through negotiation? I think being cautious on how and where we go with the waterfront will most definitely be in the best interest of the community. Something will happen with the lands down there but in my opinion it won’t happen without the approval of the community. Duck Paterson Ladysmith

No negative focus Editor: There is a prevailing opinion in parts of our Society that expresses that old adage ‘Any solution to a problem is better than no solution.’ This attitude displays a confusion of wants and needs. Yes, we would all like a solution to our waterfront properties. The positive and thoughtful actions of both our current mayor and council over the years have progressively created, improved and maintained a well used and beautiful park and beach area, a needed

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recreational oasis for the citizens of Ladysmith. These same citizens appreciate the enormous problem of the contaminated waterfront, a legacy of Ladysmith origins – coal mining. A small strip of land pales in contrast to this larger problem. It is not the ‘negative attitude’ of our current mayor and council that is the problem. Their approach has been positive, transparent, tireless, and directed to the long term needs of the public. The right evidence based solution is a careful process, a fact that the ‘wants’ in society often fail to appreciate. E.J. Armstrong Ladysmith

Laws are the issue Editor: In the almost 30 years that I’ve been reading this local paper, I have always felt that everyone is entitled to his or her opinion, and never felt the need to respond until now. With all due respect to Mr. Harrison‘s comments in the Nov. 8 issue, ‘A fresh perspective needed on council’ is not the issue -- the law pertaining to this chronic waterfront situation is. The view of this ‘Dogpatch’ parking lot is certainly no asset to our town, and is most likely a safety concern as well. The frustration of everyone, especially the Maritime Society, who have poured their hearts and money into upgrading their marina to attract visitors from all over, is absolutely at its limit. I personally feel that it’s totally unacceptable that our various levels of government seem to have no mechanism to work together to resolve serious issues that are truly causing hardships for municipalities. As for suggesting expropriation as a possible method for success, that’s not as simple as it may sound. After being involved in discussions regarding this problem while I was on council, I know that this can be a very complicated and costly process, and even if the town were to get access to the courts in a timely fashion, the cost might not be perceived as the ‘highest and best use’ of taxpayers’ money.

I can assure you that our mayor and councils have not been intentionally delaying or using excuses to prevent a resolution. And to single out councillor Paterson is totally unfounded. This fight is not over by a long shot, no matter who is elected to our council. We all have to be patient, informed, and continue to support our elected representatives to ensure a resolution to this ongoing challenge. Jan Christenson Ladysmith

Article clarification Editor: Re: Marine park latest Slack Point salvation? November 8. The article requires a little clarification. Our proposal focuses on the crown owned water lot, referred to as ‘dogpatch’ to be designated as a marine park. If the Slack Point lot is added, so much the better. The Woods Islands are not suitable to recreational boaters for mooring or anchoring boats due to access, weather exposure and commercial activities critical to the forestry operations. Yes there are complexities with our proposal, but the question remains: Do the citizens of Ladysmith support our proposal for the provincially owned water lot (dogpatch) to be designated and developed as a BC Marine Park with all the benefits that marine tourism will bring to this wonderful seaside town? George Creek, President BC Marine Parks Forever Society

Sidewalk use for pedestrians only Editor: I am writing you regarding children, youth and adults in Ladysmith riding on the sidewalks. For the past three years, I have been witness to near misses and potential accidents between pedestrians and riders of bikes while occupying the same sidewalk. In April 2008, I crashed my mountain bike while riding in Chemainus

and as a result of a head injury suffered in that crash, I cannot sense when someone comes up along my left hand side. I have had bicycle riders come up behind me on the sidewalk and pass by me without the decency to announce themselves. This creates anxiety in me and triggers me back to the bike accident. I have had to go into local businesses in order to calm myself. I have spoken to several businesses along First Avenue, city hall, RCMP, BCAA, and ICBC regarding the sidewalk bicycle riding and most agree people should not be riding on the sidewalks. But people are still continuing to ride on the sidewalk and it will only be a matter of time before someone is injured. I have encountered several bicycle riders riding on the sidewalks in Ladysmith and have asked that they ride in the street as is correct. I have been verbally abused by both youth and adults, some with very young children with them. The anxiety that is triggered by having someone come up beside me on a silent bike is too much to bear and I am increasingly fearful of walking on the downtown sidewalks. I am now also fearful of verbal threats from bicycle riders when I ask them to use the roadway. Please, stop riding on the sidewalks, it is prohibited by the Town of Ladysmith, and people are getting hurt. Use the roadway as is proper and leave the sidewalks safer for pedestrians. Lillian Blow Ladysmith

Cuts force teachers and students to cope Editor: I was in Grade 4 when I realized that I wanted to be a teacher. After 40 years of teaching I am feeling the most discouraged I have ever felt in my career. An intermediate class today will have 28 to 30 students. Of those 30, eight or more students will have academic skills which are two or three years behind the grade level they have been assigned to, another four or more students will need counseling, and yet another four or more will have special needs due

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noticed a substantial increase in the amount of precious metals such as gold and silver coming to the Roadshow, which makes sense considering how high it’s currently trading at. He added, “The Roadshow is great because it puts money in people’s pockets, especially during such hard times. Lots of items that are just sitting around collecting dust in basements and jewellery boxes can be exchanged for money, on the spot!”

At another Roadshow event, a woman, named Mira Kovalchek, walked in with a tin full of hundreds of old coins that During a show near Toronto, a woman were given to her as a young child by her came in with a jewellery box that she grandfather. She Ànally decided to come had just inherited from her late aunt. “I in to the Roadshow and see what he don’t wear jewellery,” explained Barbara had given her. She was ecstatic to learn Engles, “so it was an easy decision to she had coins dating back to the late come down to the Roadshow to sell it”. She was very excited when she was able 1800’s, some of which were extremely rare. Roadshow consultant Perry Bruce to walk away with a cheque for over $2,100 for jewellery she was never going explains “We had uncovered an 1871 Queen Victoria 50 Cent piece, valued at to wear anyway. over $2,000!! She had a nice assortment of coins that were not rare dates, but Expert Elijah Gold explains, “We have

she was able to sell them for their silver content”. She explains, “I never would have thought that my old tin of coins was worth so much! I can Ànally afford to renovate my kitchen”. Perry Bruce continued, “Canadian coins prior to 1967, and American coins prior to 1964 are all made with silver, and we have noticed a large increase of customers coming to the Roadshow with coins and cashing them in for their silver value”. Experts at the Roadshow will evaluate and examine your items, FREE OF CHARGE, as well as educate you on them. The Roadshow sees hundreds of people during a one week event, and they have been travelling across Canada to different cities and towns, searching for your forgotten treasures. Trains, dolls, toys, old advertising signs, pocket watches, porcelain and bisque dolls, pretty much everything can be sold at the Roadshow. Any early edition Barbie’s are sought after by the Road-

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There is a smell of fresh wood mixed with the salt water greeting those who approach the latest addition to Ladysmith harbour. The Ladysmith Maritime Society’s new $1.7 million floating visitor centre arrived Monday, November 14, after a 10 hour journey from Bamberton. The 3,000 sq. foot wooden structure will now undergo exterior and interior work before it opens in March 2012. “We are very excited,” said LMS president Dave Ehrismann. “It’s been many years in the making to get this far.” The entire project has been in the works for two years. The society first raised the funds, which went towards replacing the ramp, which is now accessible for those with mobility problems and then upgrades were made to the electri-

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The 2011 Mid-Island P Photo Expo winners have been selected h and a will be on disp play at the Ladysmith W Waterfront Art Gallery un until November 30. Sweeping the comp petition with half of the th eight awards was Norma Lupton, of N Nanaimo. Norma took the th first and second pl place prizes in the blackand-white an category for her h images Lake Tana B Boatman and Cones & Cornflowers respecti tively. Lupton also won w both the coveted “Peoples’ “P Choice” and “Best “B In Show” awards for fo her evocative image Alone Again. Al The third place winner in the black-and-white ca category was Doug G Gilbert of Metchosin

with his image Behind C a m e r a C l u b , a n d The Mirror. A l l e n B a r g e n , f o rIn the colour category, mer president of the first place was taken Canadian Association by Pitt River Autumn for Photographic Art. Morning by Jarrett The exhibition of all Gerke of Lantzville; 81 semi-finalists will second place went to also be on display at the Todd Ross of Nanaimo Ladysmith Waterfront for Nanaimo at Dusk; Art Gallery until next and third place went week. On November 22 at to Robb McCaghren of Nanaimo for Fire-Rain- 7 pm, the Ladysmith Camera Club will hold Maker. The prize pool for the their club meeting 2011 Mid-Island Photo at the Gallery where Expo exceeded $4,000 attendees will be able and was provided by to study the images, various businesses and and hear and discuss the comments from the clubs. J u d g i n g t h e c o m - judging process leadpetition were Dirk ing to the final winning Heydemann, princi- selections. Everyone pal at Heydemann Art is invited to attend this o f P h o t o g r a p h y i n special meeting and the Nanaimo, Ed Wiebe, normal guest drop-in former president of fee will be waived. -Submitted the Cowichan Valley

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Top left, is the third place winner in the black and white category: Behind the Mirror by Doug Gilbert. Above, Norma Lupton’s image Alone Again took the People’s Choice and Best in Show awards at the Mid-Island Photo Expo gala on November 5. Below, Pitt River Autumn morning by Jarrett Gerke took first place in the colour photograph category. Right is Norma Lupton’s second place photo Cones & Cornflowers in the black and white photograph category.

Top right is the third place winner in the colour photograph category, Fire-Rain-Maker by Robb McCaghren. Above, Nanaimo At Dusk by Todd Ross captured second place in the colour photograph category of the competition. Below, Norma Lupton’s black and white image, entitled Lake Tana Boatman earned her first place.

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Nanaimo’s chamber choir is coming back to Ladysmith. The Island Consort Chamber Choir is returning to the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery for one evening titled, Lux Deterna, or, Eternal Light, on November 26. The mixed voice choir of 19 performers will sing classical music by famous composers such as Bach, Byrd and Palestrina.

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for three women and four men and some of the parts they will be looking to fill include an Italian opera singer, a British maid, a ballet dancer and a cosmetic surgeon. “Luckily there is a lot of flexibility in the ages of the characters,” March said. “They could be anywhere from 20s to 60s, most of them.” He added that the ability to perform with accents is helpful but not mandatory. Dead Awake is set in a funeral parlor, during the wake of Samantha Pennington. Pennington was said to have recently died in a fire and was a great patron of the arts. “The people who are closest to her have

come to the wake and they include a couple of the people she sponsored to help their careers,” March explained. “What we learn through the course of the script is that she was murdered.” What follows is a comedic romp leaving audiences guessing as a second murder occurs. Even the funeral director is not free from accusation as it is learned he is using coffins to run a drug smuggling ring. Dead Awake was originally written as a murder mystery dinner theatre script, March said. “It was so much fun working on it and with all the improv that was introduced to the char-

acters in the course of dinner theatre, it was very easy to write into a script,” he said. March said the group plans to have a fun level of audience participation during the production. Attendees will be given the opportunity during intermission to take a stab at who they think is the murderer, and how the foul deed was done. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Dead Awake auditions will be held Wednesday, November 23, at 7 p.m. at the Cedar Community Hall green room. For more information, contact the play’s director Pamela Walker at 250-245-9155 or pwalkker@telus. net

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perfect at 7-0 and keeper last year. Any have gained sole pos- time you have a sixsession of first place foot-tall 13-year-old, you want him in net, Ladysmith’s youth in their league. The U-15 Spartans and he was instrumensoccer teams are kicking into high gear, ( L a d y s m i t h ) b o y s tal in our team winning with many of the local team have won three the Championship teams in the top rank- games in a row to tournament,” Griffin move up to fourth in said. ings of their leagues. “But David wanted The following is a their league. “We got off to a slow to try the striker posiround-up of how the start this season, but tion this season, and season is unfolding. T h e U - 1 5 4 9 e r s our defense has really the move has paid (Ladysmith) girls have solidified and we’re off – he’s averaging a slipped to third place, starting to score more goal a game, he’s got but they’re not letting goals,” said coach Rob a lethal kick, and with Griffin. four assists to go with that get them down. “We’ve got a couple his seven goals, he’s The 49ers played the Oceanside Stormers of upcoming games turning into a real Saturday, November that will really tell us playmaker.” how we stack up in The Spartans played 19, for a 1-1 tie. “The team play is this league, and I’m a g a i n s t N a n a i m o coming along and confident that we’ll at Forrest Field on November 19 and they’re starting to hold our own.” Team leading scorer scored a 3-0 victory. communicate better,” The U-18 Blue said 49ers coach John D a v i d R a n k i n h a s seven goals and four Lightning (Ladysmith) Battie. The 49ers will hit the assists in seven games girls have won five of road next weekend played, in his first year their last six games for a game against as a striker (he was a (including the last goalkeeper last year). three in a row by a Gabriola Island. “David was a solid combined score of The U-15 Hurricanes (Cedar) Girls remain force for us as a goal- 13-4), to move into a THE CHRONICLE

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Kathleen Nicholls. At half time the game was scoreless, until Nanaimo scored the first goal early in the second half.

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scoring opponents by B u t L a d y s m i t h ’s a combined score of G e o r g i a N i c h o l l s 13-5, and hold second scored in the last spot in their league. three minutes to tie T h e A v a l a n c h e up the game. played the Nanaimo The Avalanche’s next N i g h t m a r e , t h e game will take place league’s number one in Qualicum Saturday, team at the Turf field November 26. Saturday, November Watch for the Mid19 and came away I s l e S o c c e r ‘ B l u e with a 1-1 tie. Army’ to appear at this “It was a good game, year’s Light-Up parade, a lot of back and forth, featuring hundreds of their team is really marching blue-jerstrong,” said coach seyed players.

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Things got tougher in the semi-final, where Ladysmith lost I t h a s b e e n a to the province’s secf o r e g o n e c o n c l u - ond-ranked team (and sion for weeks that Island’s number-one), Brentwood, Highland a loaded Lambrick and Lambrick Park Park squad. It then were the three top dropped the thirdAA senior girls high place match against s c h o o l v o l l e y b a l l B.C.’s sixth-ranked teams on the Island. team, Brentwood. Ladysmith is the Brentwood had lost best of the rest. its semi-final match T h e t e a m c a m e t o B . C . ’s n u m b e rtogether during this eight Highland by the weekend’s (November narrowest of five-set 1 8 - 1 9 ) I s l a n d margins. Championships at The top three teams Woodlands Secondary from the Island qualiSchool in Nanaimo, fied for the B.C.s. earning the team a Ladysmith could spot in the final four. join them with a chalA key two-set round- lenge match win later robin victory over the this week against the Island’s fifth-ranked number four teams Shawnigan Lake side from the Sunshine sent the team into the Coast. playoff round of six, The Cedar Spartans where they convinc- also did well at the ingly handled the host Va n c o u v e r I s l a n d Woodlands side, again Girls A Volleyball in two sets. Championships host-

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The win means the To u r n a m e n t A l l Spartans will now Stars included Cedar’s move on to the pro- Alexa Ellis (MVP) and vincials in Prince Trisha Randen, also of George. Cedar.

Steelers season ends successfully The Ladysmith Steelers football teams enjoyed a very successful season on and off the field. The Pee Wee Steelers dominated the majority of their games this season, with two very successful games versus the John Barsby (Harewood) football team. The Pee Wee Steelers won both games versus the Harewood team with a stellar defense by not allowing a point by their arch rivals from the North. Success can be attributed to a balanced attack on offense along with overall good special teams play by all. The Junior Bantam Steelers perservered through a challenging season. The bantam team started to really hit their stride late in the season with two very successful finishes the last two weeks versus Campbell River and Fairview. The young and

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The Ladysmith Steelers Junior Bantam football team celebrates after a successful season of working hard and showing good sportsmanship on the field.

upcoming group of players that make up the majority of the junior bantam Steelers will be back next season ready to make a run deep into the playoffs. This is a tough group of players. All the players on t h e P e e We e a n d Junior Bantam football teams had a lot of fun, learned the fundamentals of the

game of football and played with a physical component all season. I’m proud of this group of young players from Ladysmith. They are great kids to coach! The Ladysmith Minor Football Association would like to thank all the parents, players, coaches, volunteers for their commitment

to making the sport of football in Ladysmith an enjoyable experience for all. A special thank-you to the Ladysmith Eagles and Ladysmith Kinsmen for their generous donations to purchase protective equipment for all the players. -Submitted by Demetreous Bouredemos Steelers Coach

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DICKSON, Ernest Frederick VE7BBH April 4, 1919 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 1, 2011 A life well lived, Ernie passed away on November 1st in Ladysmith, B.C. Ernie was born in South Hammersmith, London, England. He served in World War II with the British Royal Sussex Regiment; POW captured at Dunkirk. Ernie immigrated in 1948 to Prince George, B.C. He worked as an accountant in Prince George and Hospital Administrator in Nelson. Ernie was Hospital Administrator of Chemainus General Hospital for 15 years and retired in 1984. Ernie was predeceased by his parents John William and Grace Cecilia Dickson, brother Stanley William Dickson, and niece Jacqueline (Ernie) Johnston. He is survived by his nieces Frances Dickson and Geraldine (Claude) Mailhot, his nephew Robin Dickson, and great-nieces and nephews. A celebration of Ernieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held on Saturday November 26th at The Horseshoe Bay Inn, 9576 Chemainus Road, Chemainus at 1:30 pm. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers the family encourages donations to Doctors Without Borders. Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca Telfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553

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Marion Vaughn Ponsford (nee King) Lovingly surrounded by family and friends, Marion Vaughn Ponsford (nee King) passed away peacefully on November 14. Born in Ladysmith, BC in 1926 to James and Elizabeth, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be remembered as kind and caring, yet possessed of a quiet determination that enabled her to deal with lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenges. Marion was predeceased in 1999 by David, her husband of 41 years. She will be greatly missed by her loving sister Catherine (Bill) Walker; son Douglas (Erika), daughter Caroline (Dave), grandchildren Kate and Evan, numerous nieces and nephews - Anne, Bruce, June, Robert, Susan and Walter and many close friends, including those she enjoyed playing cards with. Marion was a nature lover; she was fascinated and awed by all its majesty and was especially at peace in her beautiful gardens, which were a lifelong occupation for her. In addition to gardening, she enjoyed bird watching at home and in the ďŹ eld and volunteer work at the Horticulture Centre of the PaciďŹ c. She always kept busy. Over the last several years she knitted many winter hats to help keep homeless heads warm in winter. Her creative talents also included ďŹ&#x201A;ower arranging and ďŹ ne embroidery. The art she created will be treasured by her family. Special thanks to the supportive and caring staff at Royal Jubilee Hospital for ensuring Marionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comfort in her ďŹ nal days. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations may be made to the The Lung Association, British Columbia or a charity of your choice.

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

LADYSMITH CARRIER ROUTES FRIDAY DELIVERIES PERMANENT CARRIERS REQUIRED ON THE FOLLOWING ROUTES: 656300 – Dogwood, Holland Creek (61 papers) 656305 – Bayview, Clarke, Gifford, Stephensen (88 papers) 656400 – 401-533 Baden-Powell/Methuen/ Roberts/White, 110-340 Fifth/Fourth (72 papers) 656450 – 109-333 Baden-Powell, 203-333 Methuen/Roberts/White, 110-340 Second/Third (111 papers) 656452 – ** 8-33 Baden-Powell, 7-340 Esplanade, 100-341 First, 104-127 Forward, 9-149 Methuen, 9-133 White (139 papers) ** 656500 – 409-532 Buller/Gatacre/High, 410640 Fifth, 631-641 Sixth (61 papers) 656502 – 200-399 Buller/Gatacre/High, 400-699 Fourth/Second/Third (58 papers) 656550 – 11-133 Buller/Gatacre/High, 410640 Esplanade/First (54 papers) 656700 – 700-1099 Esplanade/First/Second, 1-199 French/Kitchener/Symonds/ Warren (69 papers) 657000 – Hooper, Ridgway, Rothdale, Russell (56 papers) 657050 – Ashwell, Gourlay, Louise, McNiven, Tassin (77 papers) All paper counts are approximates ** Indicates a route that can be split up CALL LARA TODAY

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ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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CHOCOLATE LAB PUPPIES -ready Dec 15, $650 -Ladysmith: 250-245-9222

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.

FRIENDLY FRANK Quality metal Christmas tree stand for live tree, $35 obo, call 250-924-3305.

FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

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REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

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HOMES WANTED

HOMES FOR RENT

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Ladysmith: small 1 bdrm home downtown available now. $450/mo, 250-616-2345.

WAREHOUSE RENTAL required- 2000sq ft shed with 150 amp+ 03 phase power & overhead door. Hydrocarbon contaminated premises preferred. Facility will be used for processing used motor-oil labeled as hazardous material. asif_sadeque@yahoo.com 604-440-6663.

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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.

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO FOR RENT: AVAIL IMMED EXEC @ THE CRK , LADYSMITH, 1200SF CNDO, NS, 2BD 2BA, FP, SPA, HT, POOL, GYM, SEC PKG, STOR RM, OPEN FLR PLAN 604-414-7802 OR 7801 $1150.00/M WOULD CONSIDER RENTAL PURCHASE. LADYSMITH OCEANVIEW, 2bdrm, 5 appls, avail now. Elevator, parking, pet neg., ref’s req’d. $850/2nd ﬂoor. 250-2459853.

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.

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.

Ladysmith: Warehouse/retail space, 2000 square feet approx., Westdown Rd. Available Dec. 2011

Call Royal LePage 250-245-0975

SUITES, LOWER

Doors 5 pm, St. Mary's Church Hall. Info call 250245-3079. Sponsored by Ladysmith Resources Centre Association 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. 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 250245-4238.

Chemainus: 4 bdrm ocean view apartment, f/s, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, avail now, ref’s required, $995/mo.

South Wellington Area: 1 bdrm suite in quiet and private country setting, n/s, n/p, avail. now, references required, $850/mo.

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HARVEST HOUSE FOOD BANK - Chemainus. Friday, Info call Lynn Morrison. 250246-9060. BINGO - Chemainus Senior Drop-in Centre. Mondays, 6:40 pm. Info: Murray 250246-9968. NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Volunteers needed. 250-2451118.

www.PreApproval.cc Ladysmith: 1 bdrm + den, 900 sq ft, full on ocean view, private level entrance woodstove, shared laundry, 1 cat friendly, $900/mo, dmg deposit & ref’s, 250-245-8842.

HOMES FOR RENT 2-BDRM BUNGALOW, dwntn Ladysmith. Garage, $825./mo. Dec. 1st. Ray (250)616-2345. 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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Up Coming MT. BRENTON GARDEN CLUB - Christmas Party, Tues, Dec 6, 1:30 pm, Calvary Baptist Church, River Road. Prizes for best homemade Christmas craft. A group Christmas mosaic will be crafted from materials brought in by members. Goodies needed for the party, also items for Harvest House. Guests

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

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

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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.

LADYSMITH- 2 bdrms above shop, private yard, driveway & entrance, all appls, hydro/water/heat incld. NS/NP. $1000. 250-739-9028 after 4:30pm.

CASH BUYER of junk cars and trucks. Over the phone price quotes. 1-250-954-7843.

welcome. $2 drop-in fee. Info: 250-246-5351 HIGH STREET COFFEEHOUSE 232 High St, Sat ,Nov 26, 7-10 pm. Come to entertain or be entertained. Entry by donation to Foodbank. Contact 245-2909. 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 250-7569796. FREE WORKSHOP on "a History of and How-to 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. 35TH ANNUAL LADYSMITH FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS Sunday, December 11, 2011. 6:30 pm. St. Mary's Church,

TRUCKS & VANS

1135 Fourth Ave. Freewill offering for the Ladysmith Christmas Cheer Fund 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.

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 250-245-3079. BINGO - LADYSMITH Every Wed - 6:45 pm,

MEALS ON WHEELS Ladysmith meals delivered Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Volunteer drivers needed. Call Pearl: 250-2453844. 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.

SPEEDWATCH/COPS Citizens on Patrol & SpeedWatch need volunteers. Contact the Community Policing Station at Coronation Mall. 250-2451118. 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 250722-2613. THE ORCAS SWIM CLUB Ongoing registration. Call Registrar Denise Rae at 250-245-7925. MOUNT BRENTON POWER & SAIL SQUADRON Membership meeting. Ladysmith Legion hall. Every 3rd Monday except holidays & July & August, 7:30 pm. LODGE ON 4TH FAMILY COUNCIL - Family & friends advocating on behalf of the residents. Next meeting info contact Judy at 250-2453438. LADYSMITH NEWCOMERS CLUB - Welcoming new esidents 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.

BINGO - Every Fri, 6:45 p.m., Chemainus Legion branch #191. Doors 5 p.m.

LADYSMITH CELEBRATIONS SOCIETY Ladysmith Days. Ladysmith city hall, on 1st Thursday of every month, 7 pm 250-2452263. www.ladysmithdays. com

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Organizers meet 3rd Thursday of each month at the FOL building at 4th & Strathcona Ave. 7 pm. 250245-5888 or 250-245-2263.

DAD'S GROUP - Drop In Breakfast - Program of the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association. 630 - 2nd Ave., Upper Floor, Saturdays, 10 noon. 250-245-3079.

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.

ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Call Jane Hope, Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-2457939 or 1-800-462-2833.

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

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COSTUME SHOP - Needs volunteer seamstresses to help build for upcoming shows. Contact Crystal Hanson 250-246-9800 ext. 7117.

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 &

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On Going individual support available. NORTH OYSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Engraved bricks fundraiser. Info call Bob Handel at 250245-0919. LADYSMITH AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY - New members welcome. Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. 2 p.m. at the archives. 250-245-0100.

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LINE DANCING Chemainus Seniors Drop In Centre. Tuesdays, 10 - 11 a.m. Jo Kelly: 250-245-1185. AL-ANON - Meets Tuesdays, 7:30 pm downstairs at Ladysmith Resource Centre Association.

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LADYSMITH WOMEN’S BUSINESS NETWORK Wednesdays, 3rd monthly, 5:30 pm. Various restaurants. See www.lwbn.ca for details & location. Call Linda Sisk: 250-246-9902 or Carole Keyes 250-245-4476.

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Putting Families First! 35-1150 Walkem - $287,500 2300 SQ. FT. OF WOW! Seeing is believing in this 2 bdrm/3bath level entry rancher with full walk out basement! Amazing gracious & spacious layout, 9 ft ceilings, large master with 5 ft ensuite shower & large walk-in closet, open plan living/dining/kitchen & patio surrounded by nature and the Rocky Creek. Downstairs has huge rec room (room to add 3rd bedroom), storage, 3rd bathroom and oversize single garage. 55+ complex.

654 Alderwood - $277,500 Delightfully updated perfect-sized 3bdrm/2bath rancher is beautifully updated with new warm neutral paint colours, stainless steel appliances, updated bathroom ﬁxtures and easy to maintain laminate ﬂoors. Decks both front and back enjoy sunshine all day. Attached carport, storage and separate 8 X 16 shop/storage complete the package.

122 Ryan Place $350,000 4 bdrms with Ocean Views! Families will enjoy this lovely 4 bdrm, 2 bath home with plenty of family space, gorgeous unobstructed ocean views, freshly painted interior, new roof, family/media room, private back yard with rear access. Truly a family home worth viewing.

36-658 Alderwood - $189,900 Give yourself a Christmas Present! 45+ Adult MHP, set peacefully in Rocky Creek Village. Enjoy the bright, open and nicely appointed 3 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms and den with 2 bathrooms home! Full stainless steel appliance pkg included. South facing covered deck invites you to enjoy summer BBQs and outdoor living. Gas heat/gas ﬁreplace. Level grassed yard has well built 8X10 storage shed. Quick possession. Pet with approval.

34-941 Malone Road – $194,500 Edgewood Estates , 3 bed/2 ½ bath family townhouse has over 1500 sq. ft. of easy living incl. family room. Loads of updates and ready to move into. Child and pet friendly

821 Colonia Drive - $369,900

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Curb appeal plus! 3 bdrm, 2 bath 1752 sq. ft. rancher, a dream to show, perfect for the person who wishes a single level home, and a kitchen that has WOW factor, with maple cabinets, marble counters and terrazzo floors!! Easy to maintain engineered hardwood & tile flooring, HRV system, RV parking, woodstove & gas fireplace, patios front & back for easy entertaining, updated baths, walk in master closet, newer roof, skylights. This home is worthy of a new owner with a most discerning of tastes. Call today!

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Located in the most desirable area of Ladysmith, this 3 bdrm, ocean view rancher is only 15 years old with great open plan, large deck and separate shop for the handyman. What more could you want?

Don’t delay! Call Cyndi today 250-245-2252!

Greg Buchanan 250-245-8914 See All My Listing on the Internet! www.coastrealty.com $240,000 Affordable 3 bdrm, 2 bath, updated rancher with a new fenced yard. Relax by the gas ﬁre place or enjoy a comforting soak in the hot tub all at a unbelievable price.

New level entry home $474,900 Gorgeous views of the ocean, gulf Islands and the mainland mountains. With hardwood ﬂoors, 2 sided gas Fireplace, heat pump this is a must see.

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Beautiful 1683 sq ft open ﬂoor plan home on it’s own lot with vaulted ceilings, 3 bedrooms 2 baths, gas ﬁreplace and a very private back yard early possession is possible.

$299,900 Great Family Home Located on a huge fenced lot with lots of fruit trees, this 3 bedroom 2 bath has been well maintained. Renos include new windows, ﬂooring,deck, bathroom and more.

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Spectacular Ocean View 3 bedroom (each with an ensuite) 2169 sq ft home. With hardwood ﬂoors, 9 ft ceilings, gas ﬁreplace and a wrap around deck all sitting on a beautiful private yard.

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