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Letters Climate Change Perhaps you should send this to your “Letter to the Editor” correspondent Diana Hardacker, with the suggestion that she also view the videos that the Inuit Peoples have made explaining something interesting about their observations on the source of global warming. One can believe the Inuit as they have not been polluted by university generated “group think.”

If we get rid of all the cattle what is going to be done with the natural eight million caribou and the five million wildebeests — are they for the chop too?

Economies of scale make the use of solar and wind to power our planet a complete impossibility. Only nuclear is possible with all of its attendant problems. — John Shipp I was struck by the alarming message regarding “Climate Change” by Diana Hardacker in the September 2019 Take 5.

Apparently, she and other people do not know that the shifting of the global climate zones is a recurrent and natural geological process. The global warming since the last “Ice age,” .about 10 000 years ago, made it possible for humans to migrate northward across the continents because of the shift of the subtropical and temperate climate zones.

Thanks to the information obtained via satellites during the last ten years, climatologists discovered that there is a correlation between the increase in the amount of carbon-dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere and the yearly increase of the surface water temperatures in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The polar sea ice is melting much faster than in the past. They argued that the increase in the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere is due to excessive burning of organic material (wood, peat, natural gas and oil) by humans. The rapid rise in the global population aided by the expansion of food production and the industrial expansion in North American and Europe are probably responsible for this.

This knowledge has made “News” and is now an “Issue” in the coming federal election. Because Canadians per person are producing more carbon-dioxide than people of other countries, some citizens believe that their governments should implement policies that restrict the production of this gas, either by limiting the burning of coal and hydrocarbons, or by increasing the price for the energy users. Thus, the four political parties in Canada have published their intents on the internet.

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By using Google (see “Federal Election 2019”) you can read this. Three parties have used the information published in a report commissioned by Environment Canada entitled “Canada’s Changing Climate.”

After reading this information on the internet, together with the “Federal Election 2019” report, it surprised me that the Green Party does not have a coherent plan to stop “Global Warming.”

Maybe the party members share my belief that the warming up of the central and northern part of Canada has been beneficial, rather than harmful for the people that live there.

— Nick Meijer Drees

How Low Can You Get? The other night I had a visitor. Whoever it was brought a half a bag of recyclables into my carport. While they were in my carport, they stole three or four empty recyclable yellow bags that I had stored in there. And there is only one thing lower that I can think of than this. And it is stealing poop from a blind chicken. But they did leave the bag that they came with, so I am not stuck next

week when the garbage man comes around. But I have to recycle their waste and not mine. I’ve got them on camera, so I know who it was. Please don’t return because the next trip you might be not so welcome.

— Jim Szaaz

Letters to the editor on community topics are welcomed but may be edited for space and legality at the discretion of TAKE 5. Opinions stated do not necessarily reflect those of TAKE 5 and its affiliates. Please email editor@take5.ca or Fax: 250-245-7099.

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Meet your Federal Election Candidates Residents will be casting their votes on Monday, October 21, 2019. We invited local candidates to tell our readers about themselves. We also asked them if elected, what one issue do you believe you could accomplish in your term?

Candidates Jennifer Clarke, People’s Party of Canada, and Brian Marlatt, Progressive Canadian Party, did not respond by press time.

Bob Chamberlin, NDP candidate Bob grew up in Nanaimo, often trying the patience of the teachers at Park Avenue Elementary, John Barsby and NDSS. He lives in Nanaimo with his partner, Melissa, and has one son. Bob has an extensive career advancing human rights and environmental issues, which has taken him across the country and internationally. In his 14 years of

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political leadership, Bob has fought for housing, safe drinking water, wild fish and aquaculture and Indigenous rights.

The NDP created the health care system that we are all proud of as Canadians – however, we didn’t finish the dream.

If I were to accomplish one thing in the NDP platform, it would be extending universal health coverage from the head to toe, cradle to grave. It is outrageous that many Canadians can’t afford the medicine they need to keep them alive.

We need a national pharmacare plan now. The NDP plan would save families more than $500 a year even if they already have insurance – and would save the country $4.2 billion.

I also don’t understand how health coverage somehow stops at our mouths.

The NDP plans to include dental care in the Canada Health Act. Nobody should have to get fleeced instead of flossed!

Dr. Michelle Corfield, Liberal candidate Michelle is the CEO of Corfield & Associates, the Executive in Residence at Simon Fraser University and the Marine training advisor for Camosun College.

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Michelle has served on the boards of more than a dozen organizations and societies, including the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Nanaimo Port Authority. She has authored six Economic Development Toolkits and an Environmental Assessment Toolkit.

She holds a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership Management degree, a Masters of Conflict Analysis and Management degree, and a Bachelor of Arts in First Nations Studies.

I believe as the elected Member of Parliament, I will work tirelessly on the environment, economic, and social issues that affect the constituents of Nanaimo–Ladysmith. This includes working cooperatively across party lines to advance the priorities determined by my constituents. It will be a priority to work with provincial, municipal and indigenous governments to leverage and advance the federal government’s investments.

For our ageing population, I will advocate increasing the investment for our senior supports, such as home care, pharmacare and guaranteed income supplement. For our working-class

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population, I will ensure that affordable housing options in the Nanaimo–Ladysmith area are a priority.

John Hirst, Conservative Party For years, John has been serving his community with groups like Gyro and Young Professionals of Nanaimo. The opportunity to serve as our MP would allow him to have a bigger impact on our community. Like so many people in our community, he is frustrated with lack of effective voice in Ottawa and the absence of real results in our community.

Affordability is a major concern for voters in Nanaimo–Ladysmith. More than half of Canadians say they are living pay check to pay check and within our riding the individual median income is only $32K a year. We need a new government that puts people first. That is why the Conservatives policy on tax free maternity leave, taking the GST off of home-heating and cancelling $1.5B in corporate welfare to put money back in the pockets of Canadians is so important for our community. More than 80 per cent of middle-income families are paying $800 more in taxes every year since Justin Trudeau came into power.

Trudeau has hiked taxes on small business owners and ended tax credits that made things like dance lessons and transit passes more affordable. Under a new Conservative Government, we will introduce a universal tax cut which will cut income taxes for every Canadian.

The Universal Tax Cut will save the average Canadian family over $850 per year on their income taxes after a Conservative Government reduces the rate of the lowest-income tax bracket.

Paul Manly, Green Party candidate Paul is the second Green MP elected in Canada. Paul was a small business owner with extensive experience in film and television. His documentaries on community watershed protection, international trade deals, food security, First Nations language and health care have raised awareness and influenced government policy. Before being elected Paul coordinated employment skills training programs at Nanaimo Foodshare.

The climate crisis is threatening any possibility of a liveable future for our children and grandchildren. Political

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bickering is the biggest roadblock preventing us from taking the necessary steps to protect them.

The Green Party platform calls for the establishment of a cross-party “survival” cabinet. The mandate of that cabinet is to (1) ensure that Canada does its part to limit global warming to a level we can survive, and (2) mitigate the impacts of climate change on Canadians.

I will continue to work hard forging cross-party relationships and to foster collaboration beyond the boundaries of party affiliations. The time for politics as usual is over. No party can do this alone. It’s all hands on deck and nothing short of a redefinition of what is possible will do.

And if we succeed, imagine how our ability to work together would transform housing policy, healthcare and education.

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BY MURRAY MCNAB Further to my article, last month, here is a short piece on the rest of the parks that used to be taken care of by the Area ‘H’ Parks Commission.

I see from the photograph, by last month’s article, that there is a new sign for Elliott’s Beach Park, all part of the push to standardize all parks across the CVRD. Just before the Parks Commission was dissolved, more improvements were made to the foreshore at this park.

As often happens when the CVRD Parks staff, get involved, budgets don’t mean much and the money flows. In this case, so as to complete the project, another $25,000.00, was ‘found’, and the project was completed. There had been a rough set of steps, created with flat rocks, that lead to the beach area. These steps were replaced by a concrete ramp. complete with a metal handrail. This ramp certainly made access to the beach area much easier for many parks users.

One small problem, this ramp is too steep to meet the Code for wheelchair access. Before you get off on a rant that wheelchairs cant be used on the sand, please look up the new wheelchairs that are available for use in sand, There is no reason why people confined to a wheelchair, should be denied the chance to dip their toes into the water, on a hot summers day. I will be contacting the Rick Hansen Society, in an attempt to get this blunder resolved!

Much like at the subdivision that resulted in the land for Raven Park being given to the Community, the worst possible piece of land was given as Parkland, when the subdivision was created near Elliott’s Beach.

If you will remember this blackberry infested piece of swampland was the proposed site for the Satellite Fire Hall, during the 2001 referendum on the “New” North Oyster Fire Hall. If I remember this glorified garage, was budgeted for just over $750,000.00. Thank goodness the Area H voters, said no, to such foolishness!

In my haste last month, I failed to mention the access to Michael Lake, which comes off of Prospect Drive, a ways past Aho RD. This access is only 20 feet wide but is the only public access

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to Michael Lake. The sign for this access was continually being taken down, by someone, who obviously did not want the public using this lake. Unfortunately, this access is very steep and grows over very quickly, with blackberries and other shrubs. While on the Parks Commission, I surveyed this trail and produced a profile drawing. With this access only being 20 feet wide it would be very expensive to even improve the grade so that the average person could drag a small boat down to the water’s edge. This access should be brushed out and a permanent sign installed at the edge of Prospect Dr. While on the Parks Commission, Trillium Park, in the Diamond was developed. This beautiful little park is a real gem when all of the Trilliums are in bloom. I have not visited this park in several years, but know that it is quite well used, but would benefit from several more benches, along the trail.

There is one other parcel of land in the Diamond. A piece of land was dedicated as parkland when the subdivision was created at the end of Christie Rd, With the proposed development to happen on the opposite side of Bush Creek, it had been proposed that a wooden bridge be constructed across it, for non-vehicular traffic. It would be great if this happened, sometime in the future.

Now, to the picnic table fiasco, at Yellow Point Park. Quite some years ago, some mindless vandals, stole one of the picnic tables from this park. Barry and Mary Marcotte purchased a cedar picnic table at one of the NOAH’s silent auctions and installed it in the place of the stolen picnic table. Mary and Barry wanted to dedicate this new picnic table to my daughter, Mareena and asked me to have a plaque created and install it on the centreboard of the picnic table. I must admit that at least 2 years passed before I got by to measure the width of the centreboard. I then went off and had a plaque created, Much to my surprise, when I went by to install the plaque, the picnic table had been removed and in its place was the usual government issue, generic, picnic table. I immediately call to talk with someone in the Parks Department at the CVRD. After several calls and the all too typical run-around, I was finally able to talk to someone who could explain what happened. It seems

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that the crew, had deemed the picnic table to be shabby and unsafe, so it was replaced. After more calls, I was informed that the original table was indeed on the scrap pile, used by the CVRD. Of course, I asked that the picnic table be returned. They agreed to drop it off at the farm on their next trip up our way.

As I suspected, the table was in great shape, except for a few gouges that were the result of loading it into the CVRD truck. I have used this table for at least 1 year at the Corn Maze and intend to install it at the North Oyster Community Centre, as soon as the final landscaping plans have been firmed up.

I understand that the CEO at the CVRD, came from the Provincial Parks Branch and as such wants to see everything to do with parks to be standardized across the vast CVRD. I stopped

by Blue Heron Park, just the other day, and true to form, several of the large, all wood picnic tables had been replaced, with the same, one size fits all, picnic tables preferred by the CVRD, If you are ever by Blue Heron Park, please take a moment to sit in the lovely Cedar bench that was installed by a family, in remembrance of their parents. This bench was installed while I was on the Parks Commission. Concrete for the base was donated by my brothers and this family had the bench made and installed. Now, you cant do that. You must apply to the CVRD, pay your $150.00 and a generic bench will be installed.

While there, I noticed that the old wooden stairs have been replaced with a concrete ramp. I did not have time to check out the slope on this ramp but will do so in November.

After last months article, I was called by a person who lives beside Yellow Point Park. They have some of the historical information on the creation of this park. They also went on to tell me about having to take a chainsaw into this park to clear fallen trees, that the CVRD Parks Department had refused to clear. This same person had observed rebar sticking out of the area of the steps at Blue Heron Park. They called the CVRD, about this most dangerous situation and this resulted in the concrete ramp.

I do not care who you vote for in the upcoming Federal election, but please just get out and vote!

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Fencing around proposed cannabis farm on Quennell Road. Photo submitted.

Cannabis Farming in Cedar Cedar residents concerned over the effects of a proposed large recreational marijuana farm are holding a public meeting on October 1, 2019, at 7 pm at the Cedar Community Hall.

The meeting will focus on the potential changes in the Cedar area, says Donna Laing one of the organizers. The meeting has been spurred by the news that a former potato farm on Quennell Road is slated to be a recreational marijuana farm.

The new owners, a numbered company from Alberta, is planning to cultivate marijuana plants on a field of 20 acres that is adjacent to neighbouring properties and Quennell Lake, a fragile ecosystem.

Ann Erre responded by email on be-

half of the company. “We are preparing an organic cannabis farm by using strong environmental stewardship practices and following Federal, Provincial and Municipal regulations. Our right to farm falls under the Farm Practices Protection Act and the Agricultural Land Commission Act. We will be carefully following the Environmental Management Act and all of the applicable regulations or codes of practice enabled therein.”

The community has many concerns, including, but not limited to, criminal activity and its effect on adults and children, air and water pollution and the long term effects on the lake, says Laing.

And this may just be the beginning.

Fifty per cent of farms for sale in the Cedar area are being shown to cannabis producers, says Laing who lives near the property. Property values will drop and families with children will be effected.

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UBCM, a province wide meeting of municipalities where the issue of how little municipalities and regional districts input they are allowed concerning cannabis farms.

The group has concerned that no tests have been done on how the smell from the plants affects air quality and health.

Laing worries for the young people near the lake. “It isn’t a place you want to bring your grandkids to anymore.”

For more information, contact info@ cannabisconcerns.ca.

Tyee Talk at FJCC Join the Ladysmith & District Historical Society October 8, at 7 pm, for a General Membership Meeting, which will include a review of ongoing society activities, to be followed with Barrie McDonald presenting stories and photos about Ladysmith’s Tyee Copper Smelter.

“Such is the reputation of [the Tyee Copper Company] and of the smelter that Ladysmith has come to be widely known as the Smelter City …”wrote the The Daily Colonist, December 13, 1908.

The story of Ladysmith’s copper smelter, the “Tyee” smelter, is an important part of Ladysmith’s industrial heritage. The story involves a staking rush on Mt. Sicker, a mining town on Mt. Sicker that peaked at about 1,700 people, Dunsmuir family rivalries, smelters being constructed the same year in both Crofton and Ladysmith and huge construction projects completed within astonishingly short timeframes.

“It is an interesting Ladysmith story, a

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Ladysmith’s Tyee Cooper Smelter in its heyday in the early 1900s is featured in presentation Oct 8. Photo: Ladysmith Archives.

waterfront story, and the start of our ‘cadmium problem’ in the harbor,” says McDonald.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to find out how history continues to play a role into our present day,” says Quentin Goodbody, president of the LDHS. The group is working on future talks that will explore contemporary topics through a historical lens. Some topics being considered are: The Big One — Ladysmith and Earthquakes; Ladysmith’s water supply; Forest Fires and the Ladysmith area; and Ladysmith — landscape, geology and natural endowment.

Suggestions of topics are welcome, says Goodbody.

Open to the public, the meeting and talk will be held in the Lower Level Meeting Room at the Frank Jameson Community Centre in Ladysmith. For more information, phone the Ladysmith Archives at 250-245-0100.

The Ladysmith Museum, Ladysmith Archives and the Comox Logging Historical Site Industrial Preservation Group are operated by the non-profit Ladysmith & District Historical Society.

Nanaimo Airport CEO Mike Hooper to retire After overseeing Nanaimo Airport’s evolution into one of the country’s fastest growing airports, Mike Hooper has announced his plan to retire as CEO and president.

Hooper, who assumed the airport’s top executive position in 2006, will step down in June 2020. The Airport Commission will begin the search for his successor immediately and expects to appoint a new CEO early next year.

“We’ve come a long way,” Hooper says of his 14 years leading the airport team. “When I started at YCD we had four employees and now we are proud to be one of the fastest growing airports in Canada.”

“Mike’s solid leadership and round the clock commitment have been instrumental to the Airport’s steady growth and success,” says Board Chair Wendy Clifford. “He has been the face and the heart of the airport for 14 years, and the Board couldn’t be prouder or more appreciative of his efforts.”

“I’m leaving at a good time. The airport is in a great position,” says Hooper. “We’ve put in place the critical infrastructure components and have built a strong team directed by the Airport Commission. Our organization will continue to meet the challenges of increased demand for service.”

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Cedar to showcase first green sustainable neighbourhood One of Canada’s first self-sustaining green neighbourhoods is being custom designed for a nine-acre lot near Hemer Park in the Cedar area of Nanaimo, and the public is invited to offer their input at a community Open House on October 10.

Long term cost savings will be among the benefits available to residents who favour independent self-sustaining systems for water, heat, electrical, sewer and the opportunity for food production.

Initially spearheaded more than five years ago by Nanaimo resident and green building expert, Jack Anderson of Greenplan, this project is now taking shape in partnership with Victoria resident and fellow resilient, green neighbourhood champion, Chad Thiessen.

“We believe that living sustainably should not require sacrifice, economically or otherwise. In fact, we think sustainable living should also address the importance of being resilient to withstand the impacts and challenges of future climate change and extreme weather conditions. We can create a more ecologically sound neighbourhood for our future generations,” says Anderson, noting that climate change is going to result in communities having to address these issues sooner than later.

The public can learn more about this project at the Open House at the Cedar Community Hall with networking starting at 5:30 pm, a presentation and Q&A at 6:30 pm, followed by an interactive community brainstorming session from 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm.

Christine Brant will be offering palm readings at Halloween fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the Ladysmith Museum. Photo: Marina Sacht

Ghostly encounters and tall tales -- psychic fundraiser Celebrate the season with a “spirited” night at the Ladysmith Museum on Tuesday, October 29, from 7 pm to 10 pm. Shiver to local ghost stories, explore the “haunted” museum and enjoy some ghoulish refreshments. Christine Brant will be offering palm readings. Christine is a Psychic and Spiritual Advisor living in Chemainus.

“After years of doing readings one of my friends suggested I start doing it for the public,” says Christine.

Palmistry is practiced all over the world, using hand predictions to learn about a person’s characterization. “The readings will connect me to the person’s energy,” says Brant. “I love it, it shows

me everything about the person in one small snipe.”

Christine also offers Psychic Development workshops, rune stones, tarot and soul cards readings. You can contact her at 250-416-1318.

The fundraising event is in support of the Ladysmith Museum. Tickets are $30. For more information, call 250245-0100 or email museum@ladysmithhistoricalsociety.ca.

Seafood Dinner for athletes Here’s a tasty fundraiser! A seafood dinner and auction with live music from Nate Harris from his new album “Precious” will be held on Friday, October 25/ The event is a fundraiser for Stz’uminus athletes attending NIFA 2020 and the school’s athletic department.

Dinner and auction will be held at the Stz’uminus Community Centre at 6pm.

For tickets $20, call 250-957-8200

Festival of Lights Community Work Party On Sunday, November 3, people driving along First Avenue in Ladysmith are going to see a familiar sight. It’s the day the community work party starts putting up all the new lights and decorations for the 32nd annual Festival of Lights.

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Up,” says Festival of Lights Chair Alex Cook “The amazing success of this event, that has helped to put Ladysmith on the map, would not have happened if it wasn’t for all the volunteers.”

The annual community work party starts at 9 am on Nov. 3.

Volunteers will meet at the upper parking lot at the 49th Parallel Grocery where they will be grouped and sent out to start getting Ladysmith ready for the great “turn on” on Thursday, Nov. 28.

Cook credits the many volunteers, including families, workers from BC Hydro and VI Tree Services, as well as others, along with members of the local Fire/Rescue department for coming out to help ease the load and put up over 50,000 festive lights.

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Watch for new stringers and decorations this year. Better yet, call them if you can lend a hand. at 250-245-5888.

Visitors steady in Chemainus Chemainus had a busy summer, says Emily Weeks, Chemainus Visitor Centre Manager.

“To sum it up, we serviced 22,775 visitors and 458 tour buses during our operating hours this summer! Our numbers were down from last year, but that was to be expected. 2018 was a record year for the Cowichan Valley with the BC Summer Games, our feature on the Amazing Race Canada and the BC Indigenous Elders Conference all happening in the area. It is difficult to compare to last year, but things were still busy in town here!”

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Obituary: Saint John the Evangelist Anglican Church Ladysmith

BY QUENTIN GOODBODY Many local citizens are sad to note the demolition on September 9, 2019, of the St John the Evangelist Anglican Church in Ladysmith.

The church building started its life about 1892 in Wellington where it was constructed as a schoolhouse associated with the Church of St Matthew the Apostle. When the Wellington coal mines finally closed in 1900, the town rapidly lost its population. Along with numerous other buildings, the schoolhouse was removed from Wellington to Oyster Harbor — soon to be the Town of Ladysmith — to serve the growing population there working the Extension mines. It was re-erected in 1901 on the corner of Buller Street and Third Avenue. The site was one of four properties donated, along with a ton of coal per month each, by James Dunsmuir to the Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist and Catholic congregations. The sites were chosen by drawing straws from a hat.

In 1902, the schoolhouse was enlarged and dedicated as a Church School House to serve as a Sunday school, Parish Hall and a place of worship until such time as a church would be built. In 1904, Mr. H. Marshall donated a new bell, and in 1908, the building was given the name St John’s.

In 1910, a decision, prompted by scarcity of funds, was made not to build a new church, but to modify the Church School House for this purpose instead.

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try and organ loft and completing the chancel and octagonal sanctuary. At the same time, the belfry was improved, electric lighting was installed, new Gothic windows were installed, and the exterior painted.

The only time the Church was closed in its history was in 1918. Due to the risks associated with the Spanish Influenza epidemic, the service of Thanksgiving for the November 1918 First World War Armistice was not held until January 1919, when the danger was considered to have dissipated.

1944 saw the dedication of the Church to St John the Evangelist, though it had been known as St John’s since 1908. A concrete retaining wall was set along Third Avenue in 1946, the year in which a two-manual pedal-operated organ was installed in memory of the local men who had served and died in the Second World War. In 1947, the Church was re-roofed with duroid shingles. (These were eventually replaced in 1992 with cedar shakes; the cost of the new roof was helped by a grant from the Anglican Foundation and the recognition of the Church as a Heritage Building by the Town Council.)

1954 saw the ceremony of breaking the ground for the adjacent Church Hall. This was completed in 1955.

In 1994, it was discovered that the Church had never been consecrated. Accordingly, at a wonderful service held May 8, 1994 (the closest Sunday to May 6, which is now the alternate patronal festival of St John), Rt. Reverend Barry Jenks, the Bishop of British Columbia, consecrated the building.

In 1996, the brick chimney from the furnaces was demolished in a windstorm, which also damaged some of the flashing on the spire. The cost of repair was covered by insurance.

In 1998–1999, significant repairs were undertaken to replace structural timbers affected by dry rot. A number of relatively minor renovations were subsequently undertaken.

May 6 and 7, 2001, were momentous days for the Church, being the centenary of the year in which the Anglican parish was inaugurated in Ladysmith. On Saturday, May 6, the Church, beautifully decorated with a profusion of flowers, was open to anyone who wished to be guided round the many interesting artifacts that evoked memories of former residents. The ceremony was conducted by the Primate of the Anglican Church, Archbishop Michael Peers, who had been a theological student here during summer months.

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By 2006, there was a large youth group and Sunday school, so further space was needed and made by creating a meeting room and an office. These were dedicated by Bishop James Cowan on August 24, 2006. However, only ten years later the congregation had shrunk, and the parish was no longer considered viable. So following a service, held on June 30, 2016, Bishop Logan McMenamie deconsecrated the building. Some of the remaining congregation now attend St. Philip’s in Cedar or St. Michael’s in Chemainus.

In 2017, the land and buildings were sold to the Ladysmith Resource Centre Association, with money donated by Pat Edge in her will.

The site is planned for redevelopment as affordable housing.

Although listed on the Ladysmith Community Heritage Register, the poor condition of the building precluded its retention. Courtesy of the Crucils and their company FMI, on August 27, 2019, the bell — model number 24, manufactured by the American Bell Foundry, Northville, Michigan — was safely removed from the belfry, as was the cross that had stood at the tip of the belfry spire since 1910. Both artifacts, along with some others from inside the Church that had not been retained by the Diocese, have been catalogued by the Ladysmith Museum and are in safe keeping pending a decision on their future use.

At the time of its demolition, on September 9, 2019, St John’s was the only church in Ladysmith still standing on its original site and it was one of the oldest churches on the Island. So passes a piece of Ladysmith history. May its part in our heritage be remembered.

Acknowledgement to the late Kit Willmot from whose “History of Saint John the Evangelist Anglican Church at Ladysmith 1901—2001” much of the historical facts for this article were gleaned.

End of an era For three members of St. John’s Parish, it was an especially sad event. Jan Bradshaw, and Peter and Jean Fowler recalled many happy occasions during their time with the parish.

“My kids were Confirmed there, I was a member of the choir.

It was a very active place, says Jane recalling hosting international visitors, centennial celebrations, Medieval dinners, co-sponsoring Syrian refugee families, plant sales, and community dinners that are now held at the Masonic Lodge.

“The church itself is not a building, it’s the people”, says Peter who had been part of the building committee and had tried to address some of the structural issues with the church.

“It was one of the oldest buildings in Ladysmith and has come all the way from Extension. It had a lot of history to it, says Jane. “If we’re going to just knock down buildings because they need work...Every building constantly needs a new roof, guttering or something. I wish I had shouted louder.”

- Marina Sacht Clockwise: St John’s Church, 1902. Photo: Ladysmith Archives Demolition of building. Photo: Nick Longo

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Muse behind the Port Theatre’s Spotlight Series You may have seen this year’s Spotlight Series at the Port Theatre. It’s a diverse and authentic collection with lots of surprises. Behind the helm is Bruce Halliday. As General Manager Halliday curates the series of music, theatre and dance performances each season – the Spotlight Season. And his goal is to engage, provoke and inspire. So what goes into the making of a great season?

Halliday starts by bringing a series of shows that wouldn’t be here without them going out of their way to bring them.

“We bring the kind of artist that other promoters wouldn’t bring, that would not come possibly to BC, Canada or, certainly, the neighbour.” The series shows more than just artistic diversity, geographic, and gender diversity. “This really is about what it means to look at the mosaic of artistry across the country, and what it means to be Canadian. Each season is another exploration into what that means, so it’s more than just a show about a cultural difference, it might be a

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show that involves creation by a cultural sector of Canada.”

Halliday has been in the business for over 40 and brings a lot of his personal experience to the mix.

Beside attending booking conferences, there’s networking, and keeping an eye out for a show that is relevant to the community here.

“You can never do something for everyone but we certainly try to over the years to make sure that we are looking at the full scope of things.”

Les Ballets Trockadero, De Monte Carlo’s male ballet dancers who balance en pointe is a case in point.

Halliday has waited for years, to find the opportunity to bring the group who performs in cities such as Paris, and New York.

“The process isn’t so much a linear one. Sometimes the artist’s dates don’t fit with us.” It can take years of planning ahead to finally bring to the Port Theatre and collaboration with other venues.

They work with other theatres to create a successful tour for the artist.

Inspiring and nurturing is part of the process. That comes in many forms, one of the most public is the pre-show or post show chats in the theatre so that aspiring artists get to chance to connect with these touring artists.

Another is the discount pricing offered to students.

“These can be challenging shows to sell sometimes but important on a lot of levels.”

Coming up October 7, Ballet Victoria, Ballet Rocks, prepare to be surprised as ballet and rock met featuring music from Led Zeppelin, Queen, Roy Orbison, and more.

Followed Nov 3

by Les Voix Humaines, Consort Clockwise: Bruce Halliday Port Theatre Photo: Marina Sacht Cast members of YPDG’s Importance of Being Earnest

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of Viols.

For more dates, check the Port Theatre’s website. Discounts apply to multiple shows.

“There’s a very real connection of artists with an audience that I look for.

Without that it’s just another show.”

And the Spotlight Series is anything but that.

Importance of Being Earnest Do you love British comedy? Blistering banter? Bullet quick repartee? Totally bizarre statements issued with poker faces? Can’t get enough of that tea and crumpet-infused hilarity? Then mark your calendar and plan to attend Yellow Point Drama Group’s fall production of “The Importance of Being Earnest.”

Oscar Wilde was one of the biggest names in comedy during the Victorian era. Wilde’s comedy skewers Victorian England. He pokes fun at the entire social structure of fainting corset queens and mustachioed dandies and still manages to be guffaw-provoking even today.

“Life is too important a thing ever to talk seriously about it,” wrote Wilde. That statement echoed throughout his career. Wilde experimented with achieving the perfect ration of serious to trivial. And by the time he wrote “The Importance of Being Earnest,” he had perfected his comedic recipe.

Join the Yellow Point Drama Group’s presentation of the play at the Cedar Community Hall (2388 Cedar Rd.) this October. Tickets are $20 cash at the door or online at www.yellowpointdramagroup.org. Evening performances

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are October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19, with doors 7 pm and the show at 7:30 pm.

One matinee on Saturday, October 19, with doors at 1:30 pm and show at 2 pm.

Temporary Space for Waterfront Gallery The Town of Ladysmith and Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools have signed a temporary lease agreement that will support the continuation of the Waterfront Gallery and community art classes while ongoing renovations are completed at the Machine Shop. The Town entered into a short-term agreement with School District 68 that allows the vacant École Davis Road Elementary School site to be used by the Arts Council of Ladysmith and District for up to the next 12 months until they can move back into the heritage building.

“The Town appreciates the support and continued partnership with School District 68 as we work together to find new opportunities and efficiencies for shared facilities use in Ladysmith,” says Ladysmith Mayor Aaron Stone.

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Terrace, was closed at the end of June 2014. Town staff recently completely a full condition assessment of the building and determined it is safe for public access.

The office, gymnasium and two classrooms on the south side of the school will all be available to the Arts Council. “The school district is extremely pleased to be able to provide a working space for the Arts Council of Ladysmith and District,” says Board Chair Charlene McKay. “This is but one example of how we are working together to enhance our partnership for the betterment of the community.”

In 2018, the Town was awarded a $1.75 million grant toward the renovation of the Machine Shop building at 610 Oyster Bay Road. Seismic, building code and structural upgrades to the historic building started in the early summer of 2019 and are ongoing throughout the fall.

The Ladysmith and District Arts Council, which operates the Gallery out of the second floor of the Machine Shop, will continue to offer art classes as well

as monthly art shows at École Davis Road Elementary School.

“We encourage artists to continue bringing us their beautiful art, and we’ll continue to show it.”

Valdy plays Osborne Bay Pub Berry Music Company Presents Valdy at the Osborne Bay Pub Saturday, October 5, at 8 pm.

Paul Valdemar Horsdal, commonly known as Valdy, is a Canadian folk and country musician whose solo career began in the early 1970s. He is known for “Rock and Roll Song,” his first mainstream single. Valdy is the winner of two Juno Awards for Folk Singer of the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year and has received seven additional Juno nominations. His 16 albums have achieved sales of nearly half a million copies, four of which are certified gold.

Joining Valdy will be the incredible Karel Rossingh and Ryan Tandy. Karel Roessingh is a composer, arranger, producer and musician who has written scores for over 500 television episodes and many award-winning films., His latest solo project, Birdsong in the Parkade, was recorded with a Steinway grand piano in a Victoria parkade, with original music based on birdsongs collected across Canada. He has performed with symphony orchestras and rock, jazz, folk, show and country bands throughout the world.

Ryan Tandy’s bass playing is inspired

by Ray Brown, informed by Christian McBride and influenced by Ken Lister, but the solid time and visible enthusiasm he brings to the bandstand are all his own. In 2012, Ryan joined Nick La Riviere, Art Booker and Damian Graham in forming New Orleans-inspired funk group The Hi-Fi. Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite. ca /e/valdy-w-spe cial-g ue st s-t ickets-72787173395.

Also playing in October, Mark Crissinger with Full Band for the album release “Believe in Love” on October 4, 8 pm ($10 Cover); The Soul Shakers on October 12, 8 pm ($10 cover); Terrazetto Trio on October 18, 7 pm (no cover); R&B Kingpins on October 19, 8 pm ($15 cover); Lindsay Elzinga with special guest Jaimey Hamilton on October 25, 8 pm ($10 cover); and La Familia on October 26, 8 pm ($15 cover).

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Farm markets continue to grow

BY MARINA SACHT The Cedar Farmers’ market continues through the month of October with the final market closing for the season on Sunday Oct., 27. On that date, the Regional District of Nanaimo Emergency Planning group will be in attendance so make sure you stop by for info on staying safe, water conservation and more.

October is the start of the Arguta kiwis harvested by Kiwi Cove Farms. Pick up some of these nutrient powerhouses.

Their first season at their Woodbank School location has been amazing, says Market Manager Kate Orchard,. “There was a lot of work by a lot of people to make it a success. When we moved to our new location at Woodbank School grounds the majority of people where behind us. A few people were not happy, but we listened well and responded in regards to directing traffic and parking.”

The new location has more space and is more accessible.

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market from nearby neighbourhoods,” says Orchard.

Farmers markets are hitting the mainstream for shoppers, and are less of a novelty. “Especially the twenty-somethings. They are really conscious of where their food is coming from.”

Reflecting on this season Orchard says “This year was about getting it started from the ground up. Next year we will make it the best we can.”

There’s still lots left top do, adds Kate, but if this year is an indicator, they are off to a roaring start .

The opening day of the market brought out 3000 people, the average market attracts over a thousand shoppers a week.

The Cedar Farmers’ market runs every Sunday in October.

Take advantage of the fall harvest and stock up on veggies, get inspired by the artisans and listen to some live music while snacking from some of the tasty treats locally made.

Performers playing at the market are October 6, Paul Reszel, October 13, Dale Manason, October 20, Andrew McCormack, October 27: Mark Bunt.

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Island Guy with Chai at the Cedar Farmers market. Photo: Nick Longo

Orchard thanks the Snuneymuxw First Nation for giving us the opportunity to be at their new location. “We have had a truly fantastic first year!”

Although the market will be closed end of October, you still have lots of opportunities to follow your favourite vendors or discover some new ones at the many farm gates that continue to operate.

Kiwi Cove is a 10-acre waterfront property located at 5130 Brenton Page Road, Ladysmith, British Columbia.

In addition to growing kiwi and hazelnuts, owners Doug and Peggy Kolosoff operate a guest lodge called Kiwi Cove Lodge. The 12 unit lodge provides hospitality to tourists and retreats. It has a beautiful sunny view of the kiwi vineyard. KiwiCoveLodge.com info@kiwicovelodge.com Justin and Becca Dault operate a seasonal farm stand at Yellow Point

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Yellow Point Farm is a family affair.

Arguta kiwi are now in season and are available at markets and Kiwi Cove

Farms at 4756 Yellow Point Road.

They provide blueberries, garlic, other seasonal produce, plus miniature goats, sheep, pigs, and poultry. They offer Farm Tours, Goat Yoga, and Goat Walks (seasonally) – an experience not to be missed.

The Daults got out of the busy trafficfilled Vancouver and high land prices,

and so we took the risk, sold our house, sold the business, quit our day jobs and literally bought the farm!

One of our goals is to be as self-sufficient as possible by growing most of the food we eat. We so far grow almost all of our own produce and most of our meat. There is nothing more satisfying (not to mention healthy and delicious) than eating a meal entirely raised/grown by yourself.

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Island Guy With Chai was born out of a love for chai. Back in 2014, the owners experienced some of the best chai while on vacation. When they returned home, they couldn’t find a product that came close to their experience. This propelled them into exploring the world of chai and creating the perfect product.

They believe that a great chai should be made of premium ingredients and be full of flavour. So they’ve created several full-flavour chai varieties to reach discerning palates. If you have a love for chai, then give one a try!

As a small business, Island Guy With Chai strives to support those around us.

Our strong ties to the community mean sourcing many of their products from local suppliers and local growers. They are proud to support fellow Vancouver Island vendors and are very proud to be a Canadian company!

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Sauerkraut makes you happy!

At last the day I have been waiting for all summer arrived — the day when my Filderkraut cabbages headed up so that fermentation guru Holly Howe could come to my home and give a workshop on how

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to make sauerkraut. Filderkraut is the traditional sauerkraut cabbage from Fildern, a fertile plateau south of Stuttgart, Germany. Written records of the variety date back to the 1700s, but with the mechanization of the kraut industry in the mid-twentieth century, it fell out of favour due to its awkward shape Cabbage destined to become sauerkraut. Photo: Carolyn Herriot for mechanical When we weighed these huge coniprocessing. Havcal pointy cabbages, we had to use a ing maintained a regional following, it machete to cut the heads off the robust was listed on Germany’s Slow Food Ark stalks, and I had to heave them onto the of Taste and has now found a wider augarden scales! The largest head was 15 dience. pounds and the others around 11 pounds — plenty to make several jars of happymaking sauerkraut.

We learnt from Holly that 90 per cent of seratonin (the make-you-feel-happy hormone) is made in your digestive tract and that taking care of gut health and feeding your micro-biome can help allay feelings of depression. By feeding your gut daily with probiotics, such as in two tablespoons of sauerkraut, you can alter your mood and generally just feel better.

(Much needed these days!)

Holly showed us how easy it is to initiate lacto-fermentation in cabbage sim-

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ply by adding one tablespoon (16 grams) of Himalayan pink salt to 1.75 pounds (800 grams) of shredded cabbage. Himalayan pink salt is mined from deposits from ancient geological oceans deep under the Himalayan mountains and it contains more than 84 trace minerals, including potassium, calcium, magnesium, iodine, iron and zinc. This salt crystallized more than 200 million years ago and remains protected from modern day pollution and impurities.

When the cabbage is freshly harvested, it is high in moisture, and the salt soon draws a juicy brine out of the cabbage. When left for seven days, Lactobacillus bacteria convert sugars in the cabbage into lactic acid, anaerobically, and the result is sauerkraut with a sour tang, high in beneficial vitamins, antioxidants, enzymes and probiotics.

Basically you need a digital scale, a quart mason jar, a small jelly jar that fits inside, and a plastic white screw top lid. You need to finely shred your cabbage. The mandoline does the most consistent job — but watch your fingers! Weigh out exactly 1.75 pounds (800 grams) using the scale. Place in a large bowl and add one tablespoon (16 grams) of Himalayan pink salt to the shredded cabbage. Start massaging it with your hands until a briny juice forms. You can make a variation by adding carrots or beets and minced garlic, but the cabbage should always make up 75 per cent of the total weight for success. Now simply pack the cabbage into the quart jar firmly until the jar is almost full. Cut a circle of cabbage leaf to fit the jar and place it on top of the cabbage, making sure all of it is covered by the brine. Place the jelly jar on top of the cabbage leaf, and lightly screw on the white plastic lid to keep it all in place. Place the jar in a dish that will catch the overflow once the ferment begins bubbling. Wait until at least Day 7 to 10, then pop the lid on your jar of sauerkraut. Take a whiff, then carefully remove your weight and cabbage leaf and grab a forkful for evaluation.

If there is no spoilage, leave to ferment at room temperature for two to four weeks to your preferred texture and taste, after which you can store it in the fridge for up to 12 months.

I am excited to try the sauerkraut made from my fall Filderkraut crop, but I am even more excited to improve my mood by eating two tablespoonfuls of this healthy food every day for the next year.

Carolyn Herriot is author of The Zero Mile Diet, A Year Round Guide to Growing Organic Food and The Zero Mile Diet Cookbook, Seasonal Recipes for Delicious Homegrown Food (Harbour Publishing) available at your local bookstore.

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RDN Area A Cedar I am approached fairly often, about the airport’s development plans. While I do not support those who would shut down the airport due to noise and/or potential environmental issues, I do share the concerns of many who wonder why the airport doesn’t want to be subject to the same regulations as everyone else.

As one resident asked, will the airport expect assistance from local emergency services if the time ever comes that they are required even though it tries to ignore local government jurisdiction?

On September 17, the RDN Board received an updated report from staff about a consultation plan for the Nanaimo Airport Planning Bylaw Update.

This plan contains draft amendments, which will be presented to a number of stakeholders over the next three months, so if you have an interest in what happens (planning-wise) at the Nanaimo Airport, watch for announcements of dates for public input.

Public sessions are planned to be held in October, November and December 2019. They include several days in Cassidy for residents of the area, as well as other locations for the general public. And you can also go to the RDN’s website and watch the “Get Involved” pages for regular updates on the process.

There will be a page there devoted to this project. Consultation is also planned to include the adjoining Cowichan Valley Regional District, City of Nanaimo, Town of Ladysmith and several First Nations who have indicated they have an interest in the lands upon which the airport is located.

The objectives for the Bylaw Update are listed as follows: Support the growth of the Nanaimo Airport as a regional transportation hub and an important part of the central Vancouver Island economy.

Consider the proposed land uses on Nanaimo Airport lands within the local and regional land use context.

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Ensure that development on the Nanaimo Airport lands is consistent with the vision, principles and goals of the OCP. Build on previous work to update RDN planning bylaws for the Airport lands.

Ensure policies, regulations and guidelines are in place to protect the Cassidy aquifer and other ecologically important habitats and features.

The RDN recognizes that not only do the people who live with the impacts of any of its plans, policies, programs or projects expect to share in the decisionmaking process, but that better decisions are made through a shared approach.

You can learn more about the project by going to the RDN website at www. rdn.bc.ca and looking at the agenda for the September 17, 2019, Board meeting.

Notices for the public meetings will be placed in area newspapers, social media posts and, in some cases, by direct mail.I can be reached at keith.wilson@ rdn.bc.ca or by telephone at 250-7223356.

CVRD Area H N. Oyster/ Diamond

BY COLIN HAIME Director Mary Marcotte has requested and was granted a leave of absence from the CVRD Board for up to six months.

In instances where the elected Director is unavailable for meetings it is the role of the Alternate Director to attend in substitution of the Director.

As an introduction, my wife and I purchased our property in the Shell Beach Road neighbourhood of Area H just over three years ago. Area H represented a more rural lifestyle that we desired. I am a CPA, university professor and businessperson and my experience included a number of years on a variety of local government Boards, Councils and committees including regional districts. It was through these activities that I met Mary Marcotte prior to even moving to Area H.

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Since the beginning of September I have been attending regular CVRD Committee and Board meetings representing Area H and Take 5 allows me the opportunity to update the residents on both the directorship as well as activities within Area H. Over the past month I have been introduced to a variety of CVRD staff that work on projects, objectives and issues within the electoral areas. They have been very forthcoming and willing to assist in making sure that the governance and operational aspects of Area H continue smoothly in these unusual circumstances. I appreciate the efforts, information and patience provided by the professional staff at the CVRD. In addition, I have met with fellow Board members, the North Oyster Fire Dept Chief and the Chair of the Area H Advisory Planning Commission. They have provided me with an update on the status of their areas of responsibility, future initiatives and in-stream projects. Both the Fire Dept and the APC are led by individuals who care deeply about their community and as a resident I thank them for this dedication.

Next month I will update you on some of the activities of the Board but for now there has been one main topic raised by residents who have contacted me to date.

Harmonized OCP Project One area of community concern that has been brought up by residents is the communication related to the Harmonized OCP project. This project is proposed to create one unified OCP with complementary local area plans to address the particular character/objectives of each electoral area. There is considerable public interest in this process which to date has been addressing the administrative aspects of the Harmonization and not any changes in community objectives or land use. Land use changes cannot occur without consultation with the public.

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Area H APC has been tentatively scheduled for November 26th to receive the formal referral of the draft document. As it is an open meeting any interested Area H resident is welcome to attend. Note that it is only a draft document and certainly subject to input and changes.

Further there will be a public communications program starting in January, 2020 including information on the CVRD website and online surveys. In February, 2020 community “Open House” style gatherings are being planned as well. This initiative has a number of steps still to take place in the future but these will be prime opportunities for the residents to provide thoughts and comments regarding the draft document.

North Oyster Volunteer Fire Dept.

The Fire Dept is currently recruiting new members. This occurs once a year from Sept-October. The members of the department are dedicated to serving the community and are looking for similarly community minded individuals to become part of the team. Check out their website at www.novfd. ca for an application form.

While I am in this role on a temporary basis do not hesitate to contact me with any concerns, issues and ideas related to Area H that you may have. Email: colinhaime@shaw.ca alternatively Director Marcotte’s email address mmarcotte@cvrd. bc.ca is now being forwarded to me during this period. Telephone: 250-616-3986.

CVRD Area G Saltair On August 29, 2019, the CVRD CAO received a letter from the BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing advising that our Saltair Water Treatment Expansion Project was not selected for a grant under the ICIP – Environmental Quality Program.

Island Health has mandated a filtration system to deal with the chemical reaction between chlorination and turbidity. The most common by-products are trihalomethanes, which include chloroform. Trihalomethanes are a group of compounds that can form when the chlorine used to disinfect drinking water reacts with naturally occurring organic matter (e.g., decaying leaves and vegetation). Chloroform is considered to be a possible carcinogen in humans.

Grants have been awarded to the larger filtration system on Vancouver Island, and this raises some questions about fairness when these grants are applied for and awarded. If these systems are receiving two-thirds of the funding, then smaller systems should also receive the same funding from the federal and provincial governments.

Why is the Province that awards the grants not putting healthmandated applications at the top of the list? Taxpayers are unable to financially plan for mandated health related projects.

Saltair taxpayers stepped up to the plate in 2013 to financially take on a $4.5M 15-year distribution upgrade project for approximately one-third of the needed upgrades.

Letters are being written to find a solution or at least answers from the Federal and Provincial Governments.

Safe drinking water is a priority for Saltair residents, and together we will work to find solutions for the Saltair Water System stand alone filtration system funding.

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group continues to work with the CVRD staff and myself on Saltair water issues and communication with the Saltair community on a regular basis.

Saltair Blue Recycle Totes This summer a program was set up to audit multiple locations that participate in the CVRD Recycle Program. As residents work to divert recyclable items from our garbage totes it is clear there are some improvements needed. We continue to work towards the goal of cost effective recycling.

Answers to your recycling questions can be found at www. cvrd.bc.ca/78/Garbage-Recycling or Recycle Hotline 250-7462540 or 1-800-665-3955.

SALT – Saltair Association for Local Teamwork This year there have been some changes at the CVRD and the Saltair traditional Halloween and Easter Events were no longer covered under the CVRD Saltair Parks Advisory Commission. This has been quite the shock for a community that has been hosting these unique Saltair community events for over 30 years.

Some local residents decided to create a non-profit society to host and sponsor these events and add some new events over time. Jason Wilson is the president of SALT and, with the assistance of the other SALT directors, has been working with the CVRD staff and others, including long-time Halloween volunteer and Area G Parks Advisory Commission Chair Dave Key, to work on organizing this event.

Kudos to those that stepped forward to start this new society.

Membership fees will be used to cover event insurance costs and other costs associated with these events. Events require those that have first aid and food safe qualifications. Membership forms will be available soon.

As a semi-rural community, we pride ourselves on having unique traditional events. Show your Saltair Community Spirit and join SALT. Saltair Community Parks & Trails – Two different surveys CVRD Saltair Centennial Park Survey deadline is October 15, 2019. This survey relates only to Centennial Park.

Saltair Outdoor Recreation Survey is still being taken door to door for Saltair residents to advise the Saltair Community Parks Advisory Commission on their use of all outdoor recreation opportunities in Saltair from our northern boundaries to our south boundaries.

Both surveys will help shape the future of outdoor recreation in Saltair. The Saltair Community Parks Budget has limited funds, and as a community, we can work together when it comes to the expenditure of those funds.

Town Hall Meeting – Thursday, October 10 The Town Hall meeting will be Thursday, October 10, at 7 pm, at Saltair Community Centre (3850 South Oyster School Rd.).

CVRD Emergency Preparedness – Let’s all be pro-active for 2019/2020 Winter season and beyond Ladysmith Resource Community Services – Find out about programs and connections for Saltair residents CVRD Area G Director – Updates – Harmonized Official Community Plan, Filtration system, etc.

More Area G Director news at saltairnews.com.

Please contact me at lynne.smith@cvrd.bc.ca.

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Pet Friendly?

Businesses are embracing four legged friends — using them as mascots, for security, employee perks, teambuilding, creating a friendly workplace and to appealing to pet owner clients.

It isn’t just local companies that are going to the dogs. Ladysmith City Hall is pet friendly and CAO Guillermo Ferrero is often seen with his beautiful German Shepherd by his side.

Big companies such as Amazon and Google have brought pets into their workplace. Dogs at work embody the “tenacity, loyalty and all round playfulness of their company culture” was how Meghan Casserly corporate communications manager at Google put it.

They also help break the ice and lead to a deeper relationship between you and your customer. Other benefits is stress relief and team building with friendly socializing at the office. Businesses that accommodate customers with pets can tap into a market of other like-minded pet owners.

Are customers going to be less inclined to use your business if you are not pet friendly – probably not.

But there is a downside. Along with being pet friendly comes risk of injury, allergies in the workplace and damage to surroundings. Setting up boundaries, policies, hygiene and controlling the environment is key to having dogs and Above: “Diz” 49th Parallel Printers customer greeter

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people coexist.

Like all things in business, you have to weigh the good with the bad and make your decision based not only on your business, but your personal relationship with animals.

Regardless of choice, a business that doesn’t recognize the importance customers attach to their pets does so at their peril.

The following are businesses who are “pet friendly.” They welcome your pet and often provide fresh water and treats.

Just make sure you ask as individual businesses differ.

49th Parallel Printers - Our customer greeter Diz would like us to let you know that, yes, 49th Parallel Printers is definitely pet friendly!

Antique Addict - Pets are always welcome in the Antique Addict. In fact, we insist they are not left outside in hot or cold weather. There is always a bowl of fresh water at the door. On hot days we are air conditioned and pets are welcome to come in and cool off! “Cathy loves dogs and might meet and greet the customers’ dogs before she asks the customers if they require assistance,” laughs Paul.

Beyond The Usual - pet friendly Black Door Décor - pet friendly Chemainus & District Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre - We allow all dogs inside our Visitor Centre, we offer them treats and we have a dog water dish outside at all times.

For Pet’s Sake - We do the best baby talk. We allow well behaved pets on leash inside the store. Fresh water available and treats on request. We are also a kitten rescue.

Forget Me Not - Pets are welcome on a leash or in arms at all times. Water and treats upon request.

Kiwi Cove Lodge - We have a Pet Friendly guest room , fresh water and lots of open space and waterfront for playing fetch.

Ladysmith Marina by Oak Bay Marine Group - They offer fresh water.

Please keep dogs on leash at all times.

Help yourself to doggy bags in case of an accident.

Ladysmith Visitor Centre & Chamber of Commerce Tourism / Community / Business Services - Pets are allowed to accompany their owners inside with fresh water and treats avail-

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able. Brochures of Ladysmith Parks and Trails with off-leash pet areas.

Layman Financial Services - We have three dogs at our office, and other than a couple of people, most of our clients love to visit with them,” says Elaine Layman.

Mickey, is the newest addition, joining Asper, and Cooper. They are poodles and Golden Lab doodle.

NikkiDesigns - NikkiDesigns offers custom window coverings, bedding, table linens, bath linens and clothing, specializing in using natural fabrics like linen and hemp. Invites clients to check out some of their new products including wool bed pillows, brass and copper home accents, felted wool Christmas ornaments, merino wool throws on her website at www.nikkidesigns.ca Or stop by. Small pets that don’t shed are welcome.

Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Van Isle Real Estate - Water and treats on request. Pets welcomed inside. You may meet Bella & Charlie.

Purple Pigeon Treasures Gift Shop Pets are allowed in the shop, lower level items are less breakable. Fresh water and treats by request. We have a small dog named “little Bit” who is in the shop regularly and she is very shy and is still getting use to the new environment.

Robson O’Connor Law Offices - The Ladysmith First Avenue office is definitely pet friendly with three Chihuahuas holding court with lawyer Paul Nettleton. Bambi, is nine years old and came from a dog rescue group in Arizona. The idea to adopt a dog was inspired

by Paul’s daughter when they were traveling in Mexico. Bambi paved the way for two more rescue Chihuahuas Bugsy and Pixie. Bugsy was living in unsuitabe home with pit bulls,and Pixie had belonged to an elderly couple who had passed away leaving her needing a home. Paul says the dogs love going to work. They have their own office with blankets and treats.

“They love to interact with clients.

They provide welcomed stress relief, changing a formal meeting to a more informal setting. Having the puppies at the office is very therapeautic and relaxing.”

Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty Ladysmith - You are welcome to bring your pets into the office with you. Fresh water upon request. We always have a realtor on site to assist you with any real

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Nikki MacCallum of NikkiDesigns at work Lisa Robbins, Jason Layman and Elaine Layman with their dogs at work. Photo: Nick Longo

estate questions you may have. Please don’t feel you need to leave your pet in your car to come in and enquire. And we don’t want you to feel like you can’t come in and enquire because you have a pet in the car.

Sandpiper Gardens & Glass - Leashed pets are welcome into our indoor and outdoor areas. Fresh water and doggy treats upon request. Sandpiper is located in a very walkable location in Chemainus, close to downtown and the beach.

Silvermine On Chemainus - Very dog friendly, big bowl of

water and treats onsite.

Waypoint Insurance - We allow pets in the office and have a water dish and treats for them.

Restaurants with dog friendly patio and fresh water • Plantitude Kind Food Restaurant 250-924-1201 • Ma Maison café 250-732-6096 • Ironworks Creperie 250-912-0064 • Maple Lane Cafe & Catering 250-246-1028 To be added to our Pet Friendly Guide and get a Pet Friendly decal contact TAKE 5 info@take5.ca or 250-245-7015,

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Coats for students On Sept. 23, the Cedar Secondary School’s culinary program received new chef coats from Chef Stephen Wilson of the Mahle House restaurant.

In June of the previous school year the senior foods class participated in a special dinner held at The Mahle House.

This was a three course dinner plus

Chef Barb Botter and Stephen Wilson (top left) with the Culinary Class at Cedar Secondary School showing off new coats. Photo: Nick Longo

amuse bouche to a full house of diners.

The students were involved in the preparation, execution, service of the dinner .

“On the evening of the dinner, the students started early at school doing some of the prep and then came down to the restaurant in the early afternoon to complete prep and prepare for service.

The evening was a huge success,” says Wilson.

“My intentions when I first approached Chef Barb Botter was to provide an opportunity for high school students to get first hand exposure to a finer dining experience, to experience proper guest service and interaction.”

The new chef coats for the school’s

culinary program is a thank you for the students and chef, “without whom we could not have put this on.”

Salmon Dinner by Donation Saturday, October 12, is the start of a weekend where many celebrate Thanksgiving. It is traditional that family and friends gather either Sunday or Monday to celebrate and have a turkey dinner.

Thanks to a local fisherman, you have an additional option. Our community is invited to the Aggie Hall, Ladysmith, at 5 pm, for a delicious salmon dinner.

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This is an opportunity for old friends to connect and share their fishing memories from the “Gap” days and, for the general public, to make some new friends while enjoying fine food and music. The Nanaimo Community Concert Band will be there playing lively old-time favorites. There will be door prizes, draws and a silent auction.

A heritage slide show will update you on the progress made by the Ladysmith & District Historical Society’s Industrial Heritage Preservation volunteers, who have been working every Saturday morning at the original Comox Logging & Railway Co. heritage site for the past six years. Many of Ladysmith’s artifacts have been refurbished all made possible through Town of Ladysmith Grants-inAid, donations and community fundraisers.

All proceeds from the dinner will go towards the industrial preservation project. While dinner is by donation, reservations are recommended. Phone Ladysmith Archives 250-245-0100.

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Smart like a seal According to the newspaper, researchers at the University of Toronto say a new study on sleep patterns in seals could help explain sleep patterns in humans. “The researchers discovered seals have the ability to be both asleep and awake simultaneously. While at rest in water half of a seal’s brain will subside into a state of slumber while the other will remain active and alert. This is an adaptive behaviour designed to help the animals ward off prey that attacks from underwater.” It was also mentioned how “seals and humans are large-brained mammals that can safely be compared.”

Ah ha!

Among other things, this explains why

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a man who appears fully awake may not be operating at his cognitive peak. Take for example a guy who has been dispatched by his wife to pick up mustard because the mustard jar is empty and 20 screaming kids will be arriving shortly to celebrate Little Jamie’s birthday, and as Little Jamie says, “A tube steak without French’s mustard is like a wiener without a bun.”

What she doesn’t realize, not having read the U of T report, is that she may have entrusted the mustard mission to a man who appears awake, can drive a car, and repeat the word “mustard” upon command, but who actually might be asleep. So when he finally returns empty handed after orbiting around the neighbourhood a dozen times wondering why the word mustard is lodged in his brain, she shouldn’t be surprised, nor should she hit him over the head with anything harder than a broom handle.

Still not realizing her husband is in the “saving himself from being eaten by undersea predators mode,” she dispatches him again, this time making the task even simpler by placing an empty mustard jar firmly in his half-a-sleep hand

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and saying, “We need another, just like this. Don’t come back without it.”

This only shows how little she knows of the latest cognitive developments in large-brained mammals. She should not be surprised when her husband again returns empty handed, saying, “They didn’t have any like this. They only had full ones.”

(Historical note: Ball park mustard was created by accident. A batch of mayonnaise at the Kraft factory overheated and exploded, coating wall and worker alike with a mysterious yellow substance. A worker known for his curiousness, if not common sense, tasted it and said, ”Why don’t we grind up some unmentionable pig parts, throw a few toenails in for seasoning, press it in a tubular shape, give it a catchy name, ‘hot dog’ should do, and serve this yellow glop with it? The kids will go wild.”

That man was none other than Alexander Graham Wiener.)

The seal discovery also explains why on the very next morning, that same woman will sit her husband down before going to work and tell him in no uncertain terms that he must pick up bananas

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for the kid’s lunch on the way home. After this is repeated half a dozen times, with a few “repeat after me’s” thrown in, notes provided for each of his five pockets, six emails at work, eight phone calls, all in addition to the BANANAS PLEASE tattoo on his forehead. Eight hours later he returns home empty handed. “Bananas?” he says. “Why didn’t you tell me we needed bananas?”

Though she might feel like sawing his brain in half, slathering it with mustard and donating it to the University of Toronto, or better still, the wiener factory, RESIST THE URGE. This is merely a man’s defense system at work. Not that men have to worry about being eaten these days, but how else are they going to survive birthday parties, church sermons or in-laws over for Sunday dinner?

The American military has known for years about man’s ability to function half asleep. This fact was recognized by the creation of the elite Navy SEALS. This group of rugged individuals was not chosen for their aquatic ability or how good they looked in butt-clinging neoprene suits. Instead, it was just a place to dump those individuals who took operating on half a brain a little too far.

Which explains why there was no ticker tape parade honouring the SEALS after the Osama Bin Laden mission. As it was revealed later on Oprah, the SEALS real mission had nothing to do with Bin Laden, instead they were dispatched to his village to pick up bananas that were on sale at the time. All of this is perfectly understandable if you’re a U of T researcher.

ELECTION UPDATE Time for the media to call off their dogs. I’m talking about their attempts to pin the racist tag on Justin Trudeau just because 18 years ago he showed up at a staff party disguised as a licorice allsort.

Not that he’s entirely without guilt. With Pierre and Margaret dog paddling in your gene pool, quirks can be expected. Take the picture of Trudeau with the four women. We haven’t seen a grin like that since the Big Bad Wolf worked the street. It is the grin of a man whose been given the go ahead to exercise his prerogatives as Canada’s most eligible bachelor. If you listen carefully, and this takes some imagination, you can hear Trudeau whistling a few relevant chords of the old rock classic “Hanky Panky” by Tommy James and the Shondells (the band, not the mushroom). “My baby’s got the hanky panky. My baby’s got the hanky panky.” Repeat until help arrives.

Meanwhile over at Conservative headquarters, where disingenuousness reigns supreme, Andrew Scheer, a very poor actor, reports being shocked and disappointed at Trudeau’s choice of Halloween costume, Disappointed that his main competitor shot himself in the foot? It takes a lot to keep these guys happy.

Oh, oh, my brain has stuck on the hanky panky. Fortunately I stocked up on antidote. In this case the Hester Creek Cabernet Merlot. A nice B.C. red for 20 bucks. Pour a glass for Andrew Scheer while you’re at it. He looks like he could use a shot.

Follow Delbert at Slightlycorkedandmore.wordpress.com or pick up his book Slightly Corked at Mahle House. and CoCo Cafe.

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OCTOBER 1 – 6

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Theatre, 125 Front Street, Nanaimo

1–November 24, 10am–5pm (except Sundays and holidays), Hockey Exhibit, Nanaimo Museum, 250-753-1821

5, 1pm, Opening Reception “Insects,” guest speaker Dr. Sandra Gillespie, Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, 444 Parkhill Terrace (temporary location), Ladysmith

Oct 8, 7pm, Ladysmith Tyee Smelter show & talk by Barrie McDonald at Ladysmith & District Historical Society General membership Meeting, FJCC Lower Level Room, free, 250-245-0100.

5, 2-6pm, 2 Man Wheaty Band, Wheatsheaf Pub, 1866 Cedar Rd., Cedar

9, 7pm–9pm, Nanaimo Horticultural Society Meeting, First Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 595 Townsite Rd., Nanaimo

1–November 2, 10am–5pm (except Sundays and holidays), Reflections: Schmooze Productions’ 20th Anniversary Exhibit, Nanaimo Museum, 250-753-1821 1, 7:30pm, Rosanne Cash, The Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo 250-754-8550 porttheatre.com 2–5, “Mrs. Warren’s Profession,” Chemainus Theatre Festival, 1-800-565-7738 2, 6pm–9pm (doors 5:30pm), Federal Election All Candidates Forum, Aggie Hall, Ladysmith 3-6, Ladysmith Little Theatre Presents “The Dining Room”, 4985 Christie Rd., 250-924-0658 4–18, 11am–4pm, “Insects,” Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, 444 Parkhill Terrace Ladysmith 4, 6:30pm–8pm, Crime & Punishment Tour, $15, pre-registration req. Nanaimo Museum, 250-753-1821 4, 7:30pm (doors 7pm), Yellow Point Drama Club presents “The Importance of Being Ernest,” Cedar Community Hall, 2388 Cedar Rd., Cedar 4, 7:30pm, Reflections: Schmooze Productions’ 20th Anniversary Musical Revue, Harbour City Theatre, 25 Victoria Rd., Nanaimo 4, 8pm, Mark Crissinger w/Full Band-CD Release, $10, Osborne Bay Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton 4, 9:30pm, Karaoke, The Sportsman Pub, 640 1st Ave., Ladysmith 5, 9am–11am, $5 Pancake Breakfast, Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 250-246-2111 5, 1pm–7pm, Italian Dinner Evening, $125, Seraphina’s Oven, 11286 Green Hill Dr.,

5, 6:30pm–8pm, Crime & Punishment Tour, $15, Nanaimo Museum, 250-753-1821 5, 7:30pm (doors 7pm), Yellow Point Drama Club presents “The Importance of Being Ernest,” Cedar Community Hall, 2388 Cedar Rd., Cedar 5, 7:30pm, Reflections: Schmooze Productions’ 20th Anniversary Musical Revue, Harbour City Theatre, 25 Victoria Rd., Nanaimo

9, 7:30pm, Ballet Victoria Ballet Rocks! The Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo 250-754-8550 porttheatre.com 10, 9:30am–noon, Gratitude Grub Luncheon, Aggie Hall, 1110 1st Ave., Ladysmith, 250-2100870

5, 8pm, Valdy with special guests, $30 (adv. $25), Osborne Bay Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton

10, 6pm–8pm, “Fall Shopping Night” fundraiser, $5 donation to LRCA Cold Weather Shelter, Forget Me Not, 539 1st Ave., Ladysmith

5, 9pm–12:30am, Blue for You, The Sportsman Pub, 640 1st Ave., Ladysmith

11, 6:30pm–7:30pm, Brother XII Presentation, $10, Nanaimo Museum, 250-753-1821

6, 9am–3pm, NOAHS Annual Bag & Box Sale, rain or shine, North Oyster Community Centre

11, 7:30pm (doors 7pm), Yellow Point Drama Club presents “The Importance of Being Ernest,” Cedar Community Hall, 2388 Cedar Rd., Cedar

6, 10am-3pm, Carol’s Artisan Craft Sale, North Oyster Community Centre, 13467 Cedar Road 6, 10am–2pm, Cedar Farmers’ Market, Woodbank School, 1984 Woobank Rd., Cedar 6, 11am–4pm, Saltair Christmas Craft Market, Saltair Community Centre, 6, 2pm, Reflections: Schmooze Productions’ 20th Anniversary Musical Revue, Harbour City Theatre, 25 Victoria Rd., Nanaimo

7 – 13 7–10, 9am–5pm, Baking for a Living, Seraphina’s Oven, 11286 Green Hill Dr., Ladysmith, 250-619-4464 7, 6pm, LaFF SEWcial, adult program, $5, Aggie Hall, 1110 1st Ave., Ladysmith, 250-210-0870 8, 10:30am, Classical Coffee Concert, The Port

Oct 12, 5pm, Community Salmon dinner, live band, heritage slide show,Aggie hall, by donation. Reservations 250-245-0100.

12, 2-6pm, KingmiXers Blues Band, Wheatsheaf Pub, 1866 Cedar Rd., Cedar 12, 6:30pm–8pm, Crime & Punishment Tour, $15, Nanaimo Museum, 250-753-1821 12, 7:30pm (doors 7pm), Yellow Point Drama Club presents “The Importance of Being Ernest,” Cedar Community Hall, 2388 Cedar Rd., Cedar 12, 7:30pm–9:30pm, Evolutions: Margie Gillis – Legacy Project, The Port Theatre, 125 Front ST. 12, 8pm, The Soul Shakers, $10, Osborne Bay Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton 12, 9pm–12:30am, Chris Noël, The Sportsman Pub, 640 1st Ave., Ladysmith

costumed (or not!) visitors ages 5–95, Nanaimo Museum, 250-753-1821 26, 5:30-8pm, Monster Bash Pool Party, Frank Jameson Community Centre, 26, Halloween Party with Trainwreck, The Cranberry Arms, 250-722-3112 26, 6:30pm–8pm, Crime & Punishment Tour, $15, Nanaimo Museum, 250-753-1821 13, 9am-5pm, Ladysmith Intermediate School PAC-McNab’s Corn Maze Fundraiser

opening season concert “Brave Heart,” Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo

13, 10am-3pm, Carol’s Artisan Craft Sale, North Oyster Community Centre,

19, 8pm, R&B Kingpins, $15, Osborne Bay Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton

13, 10am–2pm, Cedar Farmers’ Market, Woodbank School, Cedar

19, 9pm–12:30am, Sons of Guns, The Sportsman Pub, Ladysmith

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20, 10am-3pm, Carol’s Artisan Craft Sale, North Oyster Community Centre

16, 9:30am–11am, Blood Pressure Clinic, Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, , 250-246-2111

20, 10am–2pm, Cedar Farmers’ Market, Woodbank School

16, 11:30am, $5 Soup and Sandwich, Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 250-246-2111

20, 2pm–4pm, Opening Reception “The Wind Beneath My Wings,” Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith

17–19, 8pm, “The Odd Couple,” Nanaimo Theatre Group, Bailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Rd., Nanaimo 18-20, 3:30-9pm, Halloween Train, BC Forest Discovery Centre, 2892 Drinkwater Rd, Duncan 18-31, 10am-4pm, U-Pick Pumpkins, Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan

20, 2pm–4pm, Chemainus Classical Concerts: Marilyn Rummel, lever harp, St. Michael’s Church, Chemainus, 250-748-8383 20, 2pm, “The Odd Couple,” Nanaimo Theatre Group, Bailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Rd., Nanaimo

18, 6:30pm–8pm, Crime & Punishment Tour, $15, Nanaimo Museum, 250-753-1821

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18, 7pm, Terrazetto Trio, no cover, Osborne Bay Pub, Crofton

21, Federal Election Day

18, 7:30pm (doors 7pm), Yellow Point Drama Club presents “The Importance of Being Ernest,” Cedar Community Hall

21, 7pm–9pm, Island Stitchery Group Meeting, Christ Community Church, 2221 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo

18, 9:30pm, Karaoke, The Sportsman Pub, 640 1st Ave., Ladysmith

23–26, 8pm, “The Odd Couple,” Nanaimo Theatre Group, Bailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Rd., Nanaimo

19–27, 11am–4pm, “The Wind Beneath My Wings,” Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith

24, 6:30–8pm, Death Cafe, preregister/info ladysmithdeathcafe@gmail.com, Hardwick Hall, 232 High St., Ladysmith

19–20, 1pm–5pm (Sat.) and 9am–4pm (Sun.), Sourdough and Artisan Baking Workshop, Seraphina’s Oven, 250-619-4464

25-30, 3:30-9pm, Halloween Train, BC Forest Discovery Centre

19, 2pm (doors 1:30pm), Yellow Point Drama Club presents “The Importance of Being Ernest,” Cedar Community Hall, 2388 Cedar Rd. 19, 3-5pm, Wine Tasting in the Pub, $25, Wheatsheaf Pub, 250-722-3141 19, 5pm, Potluck Dinner and Birthday Party, Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 250-246-2111 19, 6:30pm–7:30pm, Brother XII Presentation, $10, Nanaimo Museum, 250-753-1821 19, 7:30pm (doors 7pm), Yellow Point Drama Club presents “The Importance of Being Ernest,” Cedar Community Hall 19, 7:30pm, Vancouver Island Symphony’s

25, Urban Poling Demo, Pharmasave Ladysmith, 250-245-3113 25, 2pm–8pm, Pizza Class, Seraphina’s Oven, , 250-619-4464 25, 6:30pm–8pm, Crime & Punishment Tour, $15, pre-registration required, Nanaimo Museum, 250-753-1821 25, 8pm, Lindsay Elzinga with Jaimey Hamilton, $10, Osborne Bay Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton 25, 6-8pm, Seafood Dinner $20-Athletes Fundraiser, Stz-uminus Community Ctr, 3949 Shell Beach Rd., 250-957-8200 26, 10am–3pm (sensory friendly hour 10am–11am), Murder Alley Haunted Coal Mine,

26, 8pm, La Familia, $15, Osborne Bay Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton 26, 8pm-12am, Blue For You, Wheatsheaf Pub 26, 9pm–12:30am, Halloween Party, with Diamond Dawgs, The Sportsman Pub 27, 9am–1pm, Beginners Workshop to Mushroom Identification with Jay Rastogi, Wildwood Ecoforest, ecoforestry.ca 27, 10am-3pm, Carol’s Artisan Craft Sale, North Oyster Community Centre 27, 10am–2pm, Cedar Farmers’ Market, Woodbank School 27, 10am–3pm, Craft Fair, Nanaimo Golf Club Banquet Hall, 2800 Highland Blvd., Nanaimo 27, 2:30pm, The Nanaimo Conservatory of Music presents pianist Angela Cheng, St Andrew’s United Church, 311 Fitzwilliam St., Nanaimo

28 - 31 28, Paint Night, Wheatsheaf Pub, 1866 Cedar Rd., Cedar 250-722-3141 29, 2pm–4pm (Open House), 7pm (Film), Celebrating the Bicentenary Birth of Báb, Diamond Hall, 4962 Christie Rd., Ladysmith, 250-245-4230 29, “A “Spirited” Night at the Museum, palm reading,psychic, refreshments, fundraiser.

Ladysmith Museum. Tickets $30 250-245-0100.

30, 2pm–4pm (Open House), 4-5:30pm (Film), Celebrating the Bicentenary Birth of Báb, Diamond Hall, 4962 Christie Rd., Ladysmith, 250-245-4230 30–Nov. 2, 8pm, “The Odd Couple,” Nanaimo Theatre Group, Bailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Rd., Nanaimo 31, 4-7pm, Kids Haunted House & Trick or Treat, The Cranberry Arms, 1604 Cedar Rd., 250-7223112 31, 5-9pm, Halloween Party, Fox & Hounds PubStyle Restaurant, 11 High St, Ladysmith 31, 6pm Bonfire & Fireworks-7:30pm, McNabs Corn Maze, 4713 Yellow Point Road Oct 3-6, The Dining Room, Ladysmith Little Theatre Oct 9, Ballet Victoria Ballet Rocks! The Port Theatre, Nanaimo

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ARE YOU BUYING OR SELLING A HOME? Curb appeal, re-design or new design, www. islandgardenscapes.ca or 250-802-0461.

FOR SALE TWO 12ft MAHOGANY KAYAKS. Custom handmade, epoxyed bottoms. Incl 2 cargo hatches, paddles, PFDs, spray skirts, tow lines and various other safety & waterproof accessories. $1,000 each. Contact Marguerite 250-722-2258.

MINER’S SHACK GALLERY COLLECTION. On trend painted furniture, locally made pillows, original art and prints, gifts and unique vintage items. Downstairs at the Antique Post Office, open 7 days a week WANTED HOME TO HOUSE SIT from Dec 2019–April 2020. Dates flexible, will consider options. Pet care, maintenance, utility sharing. Retired couple (non-smokers) from Ontario, Fire Chief/Nurse with 2 small dogs (8lbs). Contact: Richard & Kerry rmwoodward@cogeco.ca or 705-474-6863.

VOLUNTEERS needed for a variety of positions.

Ladysmith Museum needs greeters, and program facilitators, Ladysmith Archives has positions in research and archiving. The Industrial Heritage Preservation Group seeks individuals who would like to paint, repair or work on machinery including steam loci, humdirgen and other artifacts. Contact teh Ladysmith & District Historical Society fo these and other volunteer opportunities. 250245-0100.

FREE Cottonwood Bark perfect for carving, aged two years. Must pick up. Call 250-245-4073 LEARNING ADD YOUR VOICE. Singing Lessons, 30 yrs experience teaching both Classical & Musical Theatre. Reasonable rates. Contact knbotterell@ gmail.com.

BUSINESS CONCRETE RESULTS. Contracting, full-service forming and finishing, walls, walks, patios, drives.

35 years experience. Call Gord 250-753-4024.

TAKE 5 ads work! 250-245-7015 EXPERIENCED HOUSESITTER. Now offering Senior Companionship and concierge services also! peaceofmindcare.wordpress.com. Kathleen at kgrcoaching@gmail.com or 250-619-0786.

I CAN EDIT. Copy editing, proofreading, structural editing and more. Fiction or nonfiction, web content and eBook prep. For more information, email editican@gmail.com.

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HEALTH & BEAUT Y TAI CHI for mental & physical health. Beginner classes start Sept. & Jan., Mondays, at Cedar Heritage Centre. On-going class Wednesdays at North Oyster Community Centre. Both classes 10am–noon, $60/3 mo., www.taichinanaimo.org.

Call Sara 250-245-1466.

HOME & YARD WE’RE HERE TO HELP with small jobs and clearing the clutter. Call the Forever Team, Bill and Kathy Reilly. Handyman services and Trained Professional Organizer. Info@ justsortit.ca or 250-668-8908.

KB HANDYMAN AND YARDWORKS SERVICES. Minor carpentry work, decks, fences, gutter cleaning, power washing, tree pruning, yard clean up, lawn fertilizing, mowing. Seniors discount. Contact Karl kbhandymanandyardworks@gmail.com or 250-714-2738.

HEART LAKE ROOFING for all your roofing repairs 250-668-9195.

GARDEN RENOVATION AND LANDSCAPING. Are you thinking of a garden renovation or landscaping project? Excellent quality and knowledge. We are happy to assist you with any landscaping or gardening work you need. Estimates are always free.

Give Sandpiper a call! 250-246-2421.

QUALITY RENOVATIONS. Big or small. 25 yrs. exp/journeyman, affordable. For free estimate, call Lars 250-616-1800.

LANDSCAPING, EXCAVATING, TRUCKING, mini excavator (can narrow to 38” for tight spots), bobcat, dump truck, driveways, ditching, backfilling, drainage, ponds & fencing. Delivery of driveway chips, sand, bark mulch, etc. No job too small. Reasonable rates. Phone or text for free estimates, Mike Williams at BMCnanimo@gmail.com or 250668-2873.

DARRELL ESSAR RENOVATIONS. Over 30 years’ experience, certified journeyman carpenter. No Job is too small, from fences, decks, tile work, hardwood flooring, painting, drywall etc. For free estimate, call Darrell 250-714-3823.

ISLAND PRUNING. Professional tree care from large scale orchards to budding new trees. I can meet any pruning need. Shrubs, vines and ornamental. Large and small clean ups. Call Darcy Belcourt 250-323-1260.

ALL ACRES TREE SERVICE providing all aspects of tree work. Pruning, falling, hedging, dangerous tree removal. Fully insured. Professional work at reasonable rates. Call 250-246-1265.

PETS PROFESSIONAL PET CARE SERVICE. Leash ’em & walk ’em with Marlena. Insured and bonded. Animal First Aid and CPR. Service for all pets including dog walking, home care visits, overnight with pet in my home and much more. As my love is yours! Call 250-246-3394.

DOG WALKING/Hiking OFF LEASH! 2-hour avg. walk, weekly walks year-round, pick up & drop off included, insured & licensed. Contact Paula Plecas for a complimentary meet & greet! See us Facebook and Instagram for fun in action! Tracks Outdoor Adventures INC at walken@shaw.ca or 250-754-TREC(8732).

THE PET NANNY. Let us pamper and love your pets at your home or ours. References are available. Contact Shanon or Bill sburchard@ hotmail.ca or 250-924-8809.

SENIORS LYNN’S SENIORS CARE HOME. High quality personalized care. Warm caring environment.

Great food and snacks. Family events. Couples and pets welcome. Ocean views, gardens. North of Ladysmith. www.lynnsseniorcare.com. Call 250245-3391.

GRANNYS ON THE GO COMPANION SERVICES. Are you looking for someone that can help you with an active senior family member? Well look no further than Janet Bowman at janetmb@shaw.ca or 250-924-1515.

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