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Former MP Jim Manly on his way to Gaza Manly set to sail on Freedom Flotilla from Naples Niomi Pearson

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Three-year-olds Kayla and Gabrielle participate in Ballet for Preschoolers at the Frank Jameson Community Centre in Ladysmith.

“It’s a non-violent protest. We’ll be signing on as trainees,” he THE CHRONICLE explained. “I’m not sure what I’ll Former Ladysmith resident and be trained in, maybe scrubbing Canadian MP Jim Manly says his the decks or washing dishes.” fellow citizens and the governThe Gaza borders were sealed by ment of Israel cannot close their Israel and Egypt in 2007, shortly eyes to the blockade after the Hamas politiof the Gaza Strip any Quoted in the Chronicle c a l p a r t y w o n t h e longer.

Palestinian legislative “In the last six years, “A lot of people election in 2006 and it has been very in Israel don’t took control of the intense, and this Gaza Strip. realize the means that the ordiAccording to nary people of Gaza tragedy they are Wikipedia, Israel mainare suffering from a inflicting on the t a i n s t h e b l o c k a d e lack of food, lack of is necessary to limit water, lack of shelter, people of Gaza.” P a l e s t i n i a n r o c k e t they haven’t been attacks from the strip Jim Manly, former MP able to rebuild since on its cities. the bombing raid of “A lot of people in 2008 because they’re Israel don’t realize the not able to bring in supplies,” he tragedy they are inflicting on the said. people of Gaza,” Manly said. “The “We’re going to keep protesting way to peace and security for until more and more people recog- Israel is not by oppressing other nize that it’s wrong and put pres- people.” sure on Israel to lift the blockade.”

Manly said that approximately As of press time Friday, Manly 51 per cent of Gaza’s population was on his way to Naples to board are younger than 18, and they are the Freedom Flotilla’s ship Estelle, not able to have access to crucial along with several other interna- medicines, or education materials tional protestors, in an attempt needed. to bring humanitarian supplies to The basic goal of the mission civilians in Gaza.

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St. John’s Anglican Church volunteers Diana Smit (left), Linda Carson and Jacqueline Caro helped serve dinner to food bank recipients and families down on their luck at the first Open Table dinner on Sept. 28.

St. John’s Anglican Church serves supper Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE

It started with a dream to bring the community together to share a meal.

Now, members of Ladysmith’s St. John’s Anglican Church are coming together to make that vision a reality for food bank recipients and families down on their luck. They held their first Open Table dinner inside the church hall on Fri., Sept. 28.

“In this environment right now where people don’t have jobs and things are rough, it’s just something little we can reach out and try and help people,” said Kathie Golletz, Rector’s warden. “We’re not expecting anything from these people except to come have some food and go home happy.”

Funds for the community dinners, which

will be held once a local businesses to give month during the win- it a more festive feel. ter months, are being The idea is to create raised by church mem- an anonymous, safe, bers themselves to friendly environment make it full of free for the laughter Quoted in the Chronicle and friendcommunity.

“We’re ship. v e r y f o r“The agen“We’re not tunate to das can expecting have a stay at the anything from door,” said chef and a pastry these people R e c t o r chef withexcept to come DF oaunr nii ee r.l in our congregation, have some food “Often, the so we’ve and go home n e e d i n been holdthese situhappy.” ing bakations is ery sales more than in order food, it’s Kathie Golletz, t o r a i s e St. John’s Anglican Church f e l l o w funds for ship.” this Open Fournier Table,” added that said Elizabeth Murphy, with food bank demand outreach chair. slowly on the rise, the Each dinner will have timing felt right to a special theme, and introduce the concept there will be colouring to the community. books and toys provid- “As I walk downtown ed for any children in or drive, I see the need attendance. Door priz- continually,” he said. es are also donated by The idea of an Open

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Table came from a church member who had once been down on their luck. Cue in the helpful hands and minds of fellow parishioners, and two years later, the idea was set into action.

“One of the great gifts we have here is the level of volunteerism,” Fournier said. “I think it’s something we do very well here.”

Organizers are hoping to see the success grow with time, as word gets out.

“We’d like to see people lining up to come in the door,” Murphy said.

The next Open Table will be held Fri., Oct. 26.

Tickets to attend are free and are available through the Ladysmith Food Bank.

To f i n d o u t m o r e about the Open Table or to offer assistance, contact the church at 250-245-5512 or e-mail office-stjohnladysmith@shaw.ca.

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Town of Ladysmith Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 227 of the Community Charter, that Council will give final consideration to Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2012, No. 1808 at a Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. on October 15th, 2012 at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, B.C. Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2012, No. 1808 proposes to exempt from taxation the following buildings, the lands on which the buildings stand and the lands surrounding certain buildings for the year 2013.

2013 Estimate for Amount of Tax Revenue Foregone Based on 2012

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

OTHER MUNICIPAL GOV’T REVENUE REVENUE

SECTION 1 St. Mary’s Catholic Church 224.2(f) Buildings for Public Worship

TOTAL REVENUE

2014

2015

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TOTAL REVENUE

TOTAL REVENUE

1135 4th Ave Remainder of DL 145, LD43 Oyster Land District except Plans 33231 & VIP72186 (Specifically the area of land and buildings outlined in red on Schedule ‘B’) Folio 1448.000

5,971.21

4,355.83 10,327.04 10,533.58

10,744.25

Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada 224.2(f) Buildings for Public Worship

1149 4th Ave Lot A, Plan 46331, DL43, Oyster District (Specifically the area of land and buildings outlined in red on Schedule ‘C’) Folio 1449.080

5,721.62

6,076.57 11,798.19 12,034.15

12,274.83

United Church of Canada 224.2(f) Buildings for Public Worship

232 High Street Lot A, Plan VIP63119, DL56 Oyster Land District Folio 327.010

1,051.56

987.73

2,039.29

2,080.08

2,121.68

Ladysmith Fellowship Baptist Church 224.2(f) Buildings for Public Worship

381 Davis Rd Lot 1, Plan 43316, DL 43, LD43 Folio 1041.500

1,914.76

2,236.86

4,151.62

4,234.65

4,319.34

Anglican Synod Diocese of BC 224.2(f) Buildings for Public Worship

314 Buller St Lot A, Blk 76, LD 43 Plan 703A Folio 494.000

1,293.42

1,337.73

2,631.15

2,683.77

2,737.45

101 1st Ave Lot 1, DL56, LD43, Plan 31443 Folio 1338.000

6,099.11

4,155.92 10,255.03 10,460.13

10,669.33

207 Jamison Rd. Lot 1, DL 56, LD 43, Plan 21490 (Specifically the area of land surrounding the building footprint as shown on Schedule D) Folio 1322.300

1,114.72

540.85

1,655.57

1,688.68

1,722.45

Ladysmith Historical Society (Museum) 224.2(a) Non-Profit

721 1st Ave Lot 11, Blk 7, LD43, Plan 703 Folio 0055.000

4,416.40

2,470.04

6,886.44

7,024.17

7,164.65

Alcoholics Anonymous 224.2(a) Non-Profit

12 Buller St Lot 14, Blk 7, LD43, Plan 703 Folio 0058.000

1,433.35

771.95

2,205.30

2,249.41

2,294.40

Ladysmith Maritime Society 224.2(a) Non-Profit

616 Oyster Bay Dr Lot 4, DL 8G/11G, LD43, Plan 45800 Portion & DL24 & 56, except Plan VIP64405, VIP71943 & VIP72131 Folio 1109.322 now included with 1602.100 including the Visitor Centre (Schedule “G”) AND Unit C, I & M - 610 Oyster Bay Dr Lot 4, Plan 45800 Parent parcel 1109.300

8,838.84

6,271.73 15,110.57 15,412.78

15,721.04

Ladysmith Golf Club Society 224.2(i) Recreational

380 Davis Rd. DL43, LD43, except Plans 2478, 4670, 5873, 7527, 8922, 12027, 14051, 15693, 835R, 34197, 48247 & VIP57353. exc E&N R/W Pcl A (DD24404N) Pcl C (DD344431), VIP65242 Folio 1017.005

2,972.85

3,148.90

6,121.75

6,244.19

6,369.07

Ladysmith Festival of Lights 224.2(a) Non-Profit

1163 4th Ave Lot A, DL146, LD43, Plan 34438 Folio 1449.200

5,990.39

3,430.62

9,421.01

9,609.43

9,801.62

Arts Council of Ladysmith & District 224.2(a) Non-Profit

Units J, K & L - 610 Oyster Bay Rd Lot 4, Plan 45800 Folio 1109.328

974.86

594.94

1,569.80

1,601.20

1,633.22

Eco-Tourism Building (mechanical room and public storage only) 224.2(a) Non-Profit

Transfer Beach Lot 2, Plan 36262 (Specifically the area of land and buildings outlined in red on Schedule ‘E’) Folio 1110.110

1,877.18

1,145.60

3,022.78

3,083.24

3,144.90

Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary 224.2(a) Non-Profit

910 1st Ave (Thrift Shop) Lot 1, Blk 30, Plan 703A Folio 263.000

5,054.70

2,859.58

7,914.28

8,072.57

8,234.02

Canadian Legion Branch #171 224.2(a) Non-Profit

621 1st Ave Lot A, Blk 8, Plan 703 (except the section outlined in Schedule “F”) Folio 70.000

544.79

254.39

799.18

815.16

831.46

SECTION 2 Ladysmith Senior Citizens Housing Society 224.2(a) Non-Profit Ladysmith Senior Citizens Housing Society 224.2(a) Non-Profit

Ladysmith Maritime Society 224.2(a) Non-Profit

Section 3 St John’s Masonic Temple Assoc (Leased by Town for parking lot) 225.2(a) Partnering Agreement

26 Gatacre St Lot 9, Blk 9, LD43, Plan 703 Folio 85.000

2,130.58

1,225.97

3,356.55

3,423.68

3,492.15

Ladysmith & District Historical Society archives 225.2(a) Partnering Agreement

1115A - 1st Ave Lot 1, VIS5873, DL118, LD43 Folio 1373.010

2,626.26

1,377.56

4,003.82

4,083.90

4,165.58

Municipal Parking lot 225.2(a) Partnering Agreement

17 & 25 Roberts St Lots 8 & 9, Blk 11, Plan 703A Folios 123.000 & 125.000

3,070.14

1,424.48

4,496.62

4,586.55

4,678.28

TOTALS

63,098.74 44,667.25 107,765.99 109,921.32 112,119.72

As required by Section 227 of the Community Charter, we have estimated costs of providing the permissive tax exemptions for the current year and the next two years.

Properties will not be automatically exempt in 2014 and 2015. The above Bylaw may be inspected at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, British Columbia during normal office hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) excluding statutory holidays.

Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE

Recycled scrap tires will help make the Transfer Beach spray park safer.

A contract has been awarded for the resurfacing of the spray park, and work can now move forward.

Ladysmith council voted Oct. 2 to award the contract to Marathon Surfaces in the amount of $26,584.62, including taxes.

T h e To w n o f Ladysmith issued a Request for Proposals for the re-surfacing on Aug. 27, and one submission was received.

“The proposal is within budget and from a reputable company,” Sandy Bowden, the town’s director of corporate services, wrote in her report.

The re-surfacing of the spray park was identified in the town’s 2012 capital budget, and $27,141 was budgeted for the project.

“The re-surfacing of the spray park is required to enhance the safety of the spray park, which will reduce slips and falls,” wrote Bowden.

Bowden says the town is hoping the project will begin in the next few weeks, and she isn’t sure how long it will take.

The project consists of re-surfacing the spray park area, which is approximately 3,000 square feet, with a recycled rubber coating using three colours to match the existing colour scheme.

The total budget for this project is approximately $27,000, and the town received a grant through Tire Stewardship BC to partially fund the resurfacing.

All material used for the re-surfacing of the spray park must meet the grant requirements and must be manufactured by processors and/or manufacturers located in B.C. and be made from scrap tires generated within the province.

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Former Ladysmith resident committed to cause From Page 1 our government “There is a very great United Church minisis to not only deliver should be speaking possibility that we ter (73-80) who served will be intercepted as a New Democratic much-needed sup - out.”

On Wednesday (Oct. before we get there. P a r t y M e m b e r o f plies to the people of Gaza, but also to 3), the Jerusalem They’ve intercepted P a r l i a m e n t f r o m wake up the people Post reported that the previous boats and 1980-88, representing of Israel to what is Israel Navy is mak- taken any supplies Cowichan-Malahatwrong about their ing preparations to and people on board The Islands.

As MP, he was NDP government’s policy, intercept the Estelle, i n t o c u s t o d y, p u t Manly explained, on which had set sail them into prison for a c r i t i c f o r I n d i a n the phone from the from Sweden back in few days and deport- Affairs and later crited them,” Manly said. ic for Fisheries and ferry to Vancouver June.

While he and his “It’s not the greatest also International on the first leg of his family remain con- thing in the world Development. journey.

F o r m o r e i n f o r“We also want to cerned about the pos- to be arrested and sibility, Manly said thrown into prison m ation about the tell the people of Gaza that they’re not he will continue to when you’re not doing F r e e d o m F l o t i l l a Coalition, visit www. alone, that this is a be committed to the anything wrong.”

Manly is a retired freegaza.org. message of solidarity cause. with them,” he said.

11:32 AM “It’s a message to the Canadian people that The Chronicle and You we should be speaking out on this issue, Photo Submitted

Former MP Jim Manly was expected to board the Freedom Flotilla’s Estelle sailing from Naples to Gaza Saturday.

Truck drives through shrubs and into pool The Ladysmith RCMP Detachment responded to 72 calls for service during the past eight days.

Friday, Sept. 28 • The Ladysmith RCMP responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver.

The police located the vehicle and detained the driver, who did not appear to have consumed alcohol. An RCMP drug recognition expert assisted and was able to determine that the driver was impaired by drugs and was suspended from driving for 24 hours.

• While the Ladysmith RCMP were investigating the driver impaired by drugs, they received a separate report of a motor vehicle accident on Methuen Street.

Upon attendance, the RCMP located a pickup truck that had gone off the road and struck a rock wall. An intoxicated male was found by the vehicle causing a disturbance. The male was subsequently arrested and detained in custody until sober.

• The Ladysmith RCMP conducted an investigation into a residence believed

by the RCMP. RCMP responded to Ladysmith Monday, Oct. 1 a report of a single • T h e L a d y s m i t h vehicle motor vehicle RCMP news R C M P r e c e i v e d a accident.

Sept. 28 to report of a hit and Upon arrival, the Oct. 3 run.

A vehicle had police found a lateProvided by been parked at the model pickup truck Ladysmith C o r o n a t i o n M a l l . had driven through RCMP When the driver some shrubs and returned after shop- ended up in the swimping, damage was ming pool at the Town noted to the side and and Country Mobile bumper area of the Home Park. The lone to be growing mari- vehicle. elderly male driver juana on South Watts A suspect vehicle was uninjured.

Road. Upon the police l i c e n c e p l a t e w a s The pickup truck attendance, marijuana obtained by witnesses. was removed from the plants were found to The police are con- swimming pool, and be growing on the tinuing the investiga- the police are continuproperty. In total, 59 tion. ing their investigation marijuana plants were Wednesday, Oct. 3 into the cause of the seized for destruction • T h e L a d y s m i t h accident.

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And in the near future, Habitat is looking for land on which to build a duplex or triplex.

Te r e s a P r i n g o f Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island spoke to Ladysmith council Oct. 2 and asked for help reaching families in Ladysmith who may want to live in the Strathcona Road home, which Teresa Battle gave back to Habitat after moving to be with her fiancé.

“ We a r e h a v i n g a painting the inside of great deal of difficulty the house and replacreaching the citizens ing a few appliances. of Ladysmith,” Pring “It’s a nice home,” told council. “We’re said Pring. “It’s a nice somehow not con- location, a good yard, necting with the peo- a nice little commuple to let them know nity around there. It’s the opportunity is been a good home; there.” it’s an efficient home, Habitat has hosted and there’s quite a bit t h r e e i n f o r m a t i o n of space, more space sessions in Ladysmith, than most Habitat and only five peo- homes.” ple attended. Pring Noting that the home believes two might i s “ l o v e l y, ” C o u n . be interested in apply- Steve Arnett suggesting, but Habitat hasn’t ed that people who received any applica- are eligible to partner tions yet. with Habitat may not “We know that there even imagine they are low-income fami- could be eligible. lies in Ladysmith “That’s the problem,” b e c a u s e o v e r t h e agreed Pring. “We’re years, we’ve received a s k i n g f o r y o u n g the calls, especially working families who after we built [the think they would have Strathcona Road] no chance to buy house,” she said. a home — it’s zero Habitat is currently down payment and doing some landscap- zero interest.” ing at the property, While she was at and they will be re- City Hall, Pring also

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provided an update on Habitat’s new strategic plan that will see the organization build 20 homes by 2020. “[It] is a pretty serious goal for us, but we really think we can accomplish it,” she said, noting Habitat is currently building its 12th home in Nanaimo.

Habitat would like to build in Ladysmith in 2014 or 2015, at the latest, Pring told council. “ We h a v e a l a n d acquisition committee,” she said. “Even though we did at our last appearance ask for a donation of land, we wanted to let you know we could afford to put some money toward it.”

Habitat would prefer to build a duplex or even a triplex, as increased density creates affordability for families, explained Pring. “ We h a v e a g r e a t build team behind us now,” she told council. “We’ve got a young team that’s working really hard for us, and we’re making a mark and a difference. Our duplex that we’re building right now is Built Green, certified LEED Gold status, and that’s what we want to do from now on is build green and build affordable.”

Coun. Duck Paterson noted that when Habitat for Humanity last approached council, the organization was looking for property at the top of the hill that was close to the schools, and he wondered if they would consider property that was down the hill from schools and closer to the town centre.

“If it was a reasonable distance to expect a mom or a dad to walk their child to school,” said Pring.

Anyone interested in becoming a Habitat for Humanity partner family has until Oct. 22 to apply. Visit www.habitatmvi.org for more information or to apply online or call 250-758-8078.

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Get out your lederhosen — it’s Oktoberfest time!

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Pull out your lederhosen and dirndls because the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce is celebrating Oktoberfest this weekend.

The Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Oktoberfest fundraiser this Saturday (Oct. 13) at 5:30 p.m. at the Eagles Hall.

“Everyone is welcome,” said Chamber of Commerce vicepresident Rhonda Shirley. “This is for the whole community, so we’re encouraging everyone to come out and have fun. Our Oktoberfest fundraiser is for the community, businesses and our Chamber members to come out, have fun, enjoy the season and to raise funds for important community resources that we can all benefit from.”

The Chamber of Commerce hosts two big fundraisers each year, and this year, it chose to go with an Oktoberfest theme.

The Chamber is encouraging guests to dress up, as there will be prizes for the best-dressed man and woman. There may even be a yodeling contest.

A German dinner consisting of bratwurst, cabbage rolls, potato salad, red cabbage and black forest cake will be served at approximately 6:30

p.m.

A silent and live auction will take place from 5:30-8 p.m., and the Chamber is still looking for auction items. If any individuals or businesses would like to donate auction items, they can contact the Chamber of Commerce office at 250-245-2112.

“We have some great prizes for the auctions,” noted Shirley.

Live music will be provided by the Alf Carter Family Band from 8-11 p.m.

“They’ve been around town for ages,” said Shirley. “They’re kind of like big band.

They will play some German songs and will do a comedy cabaret show.”

There will also be surprise entertainment at some point during the night.

Partial proceeds from Oktoberfest will go to the Chamber of Commerce to maintain the Visitor Centre and support ongoing projects. Proceeds will also be donated to the Festival of Lights for the 25th anniversary Light Up and to Ladysmith Fire/Rescue.

Tickets are $45 each and can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce office at 411B First Ave. or can be reserved by calling 250-245-2112.

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Chamber is encouraging people to get their tickets as soon as possible.

A safe ride home will be provided to the Ladysmith area between 9 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. if needed, compliments of the Chamber of Commerce. “ We w a n t a s a f e , happy event, and we look forward to everyone coming out and just having fun,” said Shirley. “It’s all about fun.”

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Y

ou hear their siren during training nights.

You see them dressed up in parades and special events around the community.

And if the unthinkable happens and there’s a fire in your building or you’re in a car accident, they’re often the first people you see.

But so much of who firefighters are and why they earn our everlasting respect is because of things we can’t see or hear.

Volunteers in our community and in communities big and small all across this country give of themselves selflessly to make our towns, villages and cities safer. They sacrifice their lives to save others while they’re on duty, and on top of that, they sacrifice time with their families, sleep and much more.

They are on 24/7 standby, 365 days a year. They are ready and willing to leave their families at a moment’s notice to risk their lives on a call.

They put in countless hours of training to make sure they have the knowledge and skills they need to respond to whatever comes their way — and those calls are wideranging, and they come at all hours. Our local firefighters could find themselves at a structure fire, a chimney fire, a brush fire, a car fire and any manner of fire, and they are often called upon to assist at motor vehicle accidents.

They never hesitate to help, and for that, we are extremely grateful.

This week is Fire Prevention Week across Canada, and it is the one time of year we pause to think about just how important firefighters are in our lives and how much we depend on their tireless, dedicated service. We should, of course, express our gratitude more than just once a year, but it’s something. We hope our firefighters feel appreciated today, this week and every day. We thank them for being there for us when we need them, and for being ready when we don’t need them. We also thank their families for sharing their loved ones with us.

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Skills training ‘our mission,’ Dix declares BC Views

by Tom Fletcher

M

y column on skills training a couple of weeks ago gave short shrift to the NDP position: tax the banks and hand out grants for women’s studies, sociology and other worthless pursuits, while skilled jobs go begging.

That’s a pretty crude caricature, so I sat down with NDP leader Adrian Dix in his legislature office last week to get a better sense of his thinking on the subject.

Dix has been devoting a lot of time lately to skills training, in trades particularly. He meets frequently with business people now, and his recent speeches emphasize that every one of them talks about the growing shortage of skilled employees.

Dix credits Premier Christy Clark and jobs minister Pat Bell with making some good moves recently, announcing equipment upgrades for vocational programs around the province.

He says it’s because the NDP have been “pounding away

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“So I think, if we’re going to have a mission for four years as a government, if we’re elected, this is the mission: to start to address the skills shortage,” he told me.

In his speech to the recent municipal convention, and again at an NDP provincial council meeting, Dix zeroed in on B.C.’s apprenticeship system.

Since the B.C. Liberals took it from trade unions and set up a Crown corporation called the Industry Training Authority in 2004, the completion rate for apprentices has fallen to 37 per cent, he said.

Dix assured me he isn’t proposing to “blow up” the ITA, or hand control back to unions. They will have “a voice,” along with business.

Speaking to the NDP executive, Dix referred to Phil Hochstein, president of the non-union Independent

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Contractors and Businesses’ Association, as the symbol of trades training decline.

Not surprisingly, Hochstein has a different take.

The 37 per cent figure is misleading, Hochstein said, because under the ITA, there are currently 32,000 apprentices in the system, twice as many as when it was union-controlled. Many drop out in the first year, and Alberta claims a better completion rate because they don’t start counting until the second year.

And when Dix touts Alberta’s “mandatory” trade system, Hochstein said he means returning to a system where all work is restricted to journeymen or registered apprentices of that trade.

“What it does is impose union jurisdiction on the training system of the entire construction industry,” Hochstein said. “So multiskilling, multi-tasking, organizing the work in the most efficient way is blown out of the water, and it’s stuck in the old craft system of training.”

The marketplace has spoken on that restrictive sys-

tem, he said, and unionized construction is down to about five per cent of the market, based on payroll.

Hochstein said the NDP talks a great game about getting more young people into trades. But when unions have the upper hand, they will always favour seniority. A quota of two apprentices per journeyman means another one can’t be hired.

Dix agreed with me that the public school system has over-emphasized university, to the detriment of not just industrial trades but lab techs, chefs and other skilled workers that are in short supply.

As B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair recently noted, tradesmen themselves often don’t encourage their kids, because they’ve been told all their lives that they are “tool monkeys” in a deadend job.

And would NDP student grants be targeted to need?

Dix’s answer was a definite maybe.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers.

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Goal of Gaza flotilla is not aid

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Editor: Re: Jim Stachow: Former MP will challenge Gaza blockade (Oct. 2, 2012) Earth to Jim Stachow; Hamas itself readily admits that “there is no starvation in Gaza.”

In reality, Gazans have ample supplies of basic necessities and consumer goods and are currently experiencing an economic boom and good standards of living.

Israel’s well-documented position is that it was well within its rights in enforcing a legal maritime blockade of the Gaza Strip to prevent weapons from getting into the hands of Hamas terrorists. This position is widely accepted by the international community, United Nations and world-renowned jurists.

The blockade is a legal measure to prevent arms being smuggled ashore from Iran and Syria, the wisdom of which has been repeatedly demonstrated. For example, in March 2011, Israel seized 50 tons of weapons aboard the Syrian vessel, the Victoria.

It should be noted that even while enforcing the blockade, Israel has facilitated a regular flow of enormous amounts of humanitarian aid into the territory. According to COGAT — an Israeli unit that co-ordinates governmental activities in the Palestinian territories — in the last month alone, 39,795 tons of goods and gas entered the Gaza Strip from Israel in 1,256 truckloads.

As to the so-called perils of Gaza, the Strip boasts five-star restaurants, boutique hotels, vibrant and well-stocked markets, first-class shopping malls, theme parks, luxury restaurants, sports cars, scenic beaches and Olympic-sized swimming pools.

Also not mentioned in this article is that over the past 10 years, Hamas has fired more than 12,000 rockets at Israeli citizens.

If Mr. Stachow is genuinely interested in human rights, he should direct his efforts to aid beleaguered Syrian citizens who are currently being detained, raped, tortured and murdered in the tens of thousands by the Assad regime.

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It has taken some time to get the courage to relate this tale.

I am 90. I have been a member of seniors organizations since the late 1970s and did volunteering, mainly as the sick and visiting.

I get help now through Veterans Affairs so am seen scooting about Ladysmith, enjoying this independence.

However, for the last 10 months, I have frequented the City Hall to beg for help. I am forbidden to park inside the new hall. So, as the rainy season approaches and no shelter is provided, will I have to carry a rock once more to hold the outside toilet door open so I can seek shelter there — again?

I am a 65-year resident of the local area.

Winnie Ware Ladysmith

After all, the point of this misguided flotilla exercise is to provoke a dangerous confrontation with Israel in the hope of generating international headlines, again.

Cynically, only by causing injury will the same notoriety be accomplished. Therefore, contrary to Mr. Stachow’s assertion, the goal is confrontation, not aid; violence, not peace. The Flotilla-ists are provocateurs, not activists.

What remains to be seen is if the myth of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza will produce the ultimate casualty: the distraction of the world from real humanitarian disasters. The signs thus far are not encouraging.

Mike Fegelman Executive director, HonestReporting Canada, Toronto

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It is a done deal in the Cowichan Valley and in the South Shore in Nova Scotia. Also note that the Nova Scotia teachers’ federation went to the streets protesting for the minister of education to resign over education funding. The NDP premier said that would never happen. Amazing what happens when the NDP is the government.

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Tour de Rock riders leave with memories and money Niomi Pearson The Chronicle

The fanfare and the excitement of the 2012 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock may be over, but the journey toward its climatic finish on Oct. 5 is one that the riders and the spectators will not soon forget.

And with more than $18,000 in donations raised and counting, Ladysmith was no exception.

The 18 cyclists representing this year’s Tour came through the town Oct. 1 and were welcomed at t h e Ti m H o r t o n ’s and Ladysmith and District Credit Union.

Although no one was brave enough to lose their locks for the cause during the welc o m i n g c e r e m o n y, plenty of businesses and organizations came forward to present their donations to the Tour, which raises money for research into childhood cancer.

For local rider Chris Fernandes, a Nanaimo reserve constable who has spent 40 years with the RCMP, the most memorable moment occurred when one local gentleman approached him to make a sizable donation to the cause.

He had just lost his wife to cancer that very morning.

“It was certainly very touching, for me. I hated to leave him,” he said. “I couldn’t

even imagine what I would have done if it was my own wife.”

During the 1,000-kilometre ride, Fernandez carried a photo of his granddaughter Harmony on the crossbar of his bike.

Last year, the twoand-a-half-year-old was diagnosed with leukemia. She is now in remission but has a few more years of chemotherapy ahead of her.

“There are so many good causes out there — find something and be passionate about it and give back,” he advised. “My granddaughter is very precious to me, and this is going to be my passion.”

That passion is shared by Black Press rider Kyle Slavin.

As a reporter for the Saanich News, Slavin has covered countless Cops for Cancer fundraisers, and he was keen for the opportunity to participate on the ground floor. The experience has been nothing short of amazing, he says.

“People just gravitate toward the cause,” he said. “There’s so many people that you’re seeing and so many tears you’re sharing with complete strangers.”

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The latest wireless technology from Telus is coming to Ladysmith and Chemainus.

Telus has invested $4.3 million to bring t h e w o r l d ’s m o s t advanced and fastest wireless technology to Chemainus, Ladysmith, Crofton, Nanaimo, Duncan, Parksville, North Saanich, Metchosin, C o l w o o d , S y d n e y, Mill Bay, Cobble Hill, Lantzville and Gabriola Island, the company announced Friday.

With this expansion Telus now offers 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) on Vancouver Island from Parksville to Victoria. Additional B.C. communities — including several on Vancouver Island — will be getting access t o 4 G L o n g Te r m Evolution (LTE) in the coming months, as Telus brings the technology to nearly 90 per cent of the province’s population by the end of 2012, according to a news release.

“We are committed to offering you the best customer experience. A key part of that promise is bringing our 4G LTE service to several Vancouver Island communities and numerous other B.C. communities,” Ray Lawson, Telus general manager for Vancouver Island, said in the release. “With an LTE device, our customers can enjoy the fastest wireless technology available in the world today. We are continuing to expand this new technology, community by community, so that by the end of the year, nearly 90 per cent of B.C. residents are expected to have access. It’s an ambitious undertaking.”

LTE is rapidly emerging as the new standard for wireless technology in the world, with most new handsets built to take advantage of its superior speed, according to Telus.

Telus’ 4G LTE network supports manufacturers’ rated peak download speeds of up to 75 megabits per second (Mbps), with an

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And that passion was recently recognized when she was one of 48 students from across B.C. to be honored with a Coast Capital Savings Education Award this year.

Jahelka, 18, was awarded the credit union’s Citizenship Aw a r d v a l u e d a t $2,000 for her achievements in juggling school, personal activities and community involvement.

Jahelka, who is in her first year studying social work at the University of Victoria, says she was shocked when she found out she’d won the award.

“I instantly called my mom, and I was so happy,” she said. “I was honoured to get it — that’s the best word to describe it because it’s so limited, and they have such strict criteria.”

After she graduates university, Jahelka wants to specialize in social work and become a lawyer.

Jahelka has been involved with her school since she entered Ladysmith Secondary School (LSS) in Grade 8, and she started getting heavily involved in Grade 9.

At LSS, Jahelka was involved in student government, S TA A R ( S t u d e n t s Taking Action Against Racism) and the Grade 8 mentoring program to help Grade 8 students transition into high school, and she co-founded a social justice group called the Roots Club.

Outside of school, Jahelka was involved in Girl Guides, and she volunteered with the Sparks, who are five and six years old.

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When Jahelka was in Grade 10, she went down to Mexico and did a 10-day missions trip with her youth group.

In Grade 11, Jahelka’s STAAR group decided they wanted to do anti-bullying presentations in their school and in LSS’s feeder schools. She planned the presentations — which they did every day for a variety of age groups — and was the emcee.

“It was interesting, and I definitely learned a lot from it because we were changing it up every day,” said Jahelka. “It was a great experience, and I think it really benefited the younger students to see older students come back and talk to them, not just adults.”

The slogan for the presentations, which included visual art, skits, singing and dancing, was “respect

the right to be different.”

Jahelka has been focused on helping others since a young age.

“I was brought up in a family that is very much oriented to helping others rather than focusing on yourself,” she said. “Once I got to high school, I saw the injustices that happened to other people. I could not stand people making fun of other people because of how they looked.”

Jahelka was involved in all kinds of different activities and groups in school, but she saw how people in one group would insult another group.

“Hearing people talk about other groups really upset me, and I really wanted to make a difference in my school community and eventually in my community and the world,” she said.

“That’s definitely my goal … to help others who can’t help themselves.”

All her volunteer work in high school helped Jahelka become interested in studying social work at university.

“I don’t think anyone is greater than anyone else,” she said. “I think everyone has their own potential, and, personally, I want to help them meet their potential.”

Jahelka says she is enjoying university so far, and she has already started getting involved in Yo u t h P r o t e c t i n g Youth, a group at the University of Victoria that focuses on protecting all human life, from point of conception to natural death.

She is also applying to be part of an antiviolence program that helps women who have suffered from violence.

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Firefighters giving away smoke alarms Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE

It’s the first line of defence against fire in the home, and local fire departments are firing up a campaign to ensure smoke detection alarms are in every home. “It’s amazing how many people

don’t have a working smoke alarm for one reason or another, and we see it often out this way,� said North Oyster fire chief Jason de Jong.

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Ladysmith fire chief Ray Delcourt explained that prior to 1979, home builders were not required to

install smoke detectors. However, after 1979, building code requirements changed so that new houses had to have smoke detectors hardwired into the home.

Firefighters hope their efforts will save lives in the long run. “It buys you that extra couple of minutes if there is a fire, for you

and your family to get out of the house,� de Jong said.

North Oyster residents interested in obtaining a smoke detector alarm can call 250-245-5111.

Ladysmith residents who are interested in having a home inspection or having a fire detector installed can call 250-245-6436.

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s 2EPLACE SMOKE ALARMS EVery 10 years, and CO alarms every 7-10 years (depending on manufacturer) whether battery operated or hardwired into your home’s electrical system.

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So without a CO alarm, humans cannot detect its presence. Despite the average home having several potential sources of the deadly gas, studies show that nearly 60 per cent of Canadians have not INSTALLED A #/ ALARM )N ADdition to being impossible to detect, CO also has another nefarious trait. Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure mimic the u, without the FEVER )T IS ROUTINELY RESPONsible for thousands of clinic and hospital visits each year, and is commonly misdiagnosed. Prolonged or extreme exposure causes nausea, dizziness, confusion, the loss of physical mobility, brain damage and ultimately, death.

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Analysis was undertaken on almost 50,000 ďŹ res that occurred in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario over a 5-year period involving 663 fatalities. The ďŹ ndings demonstrated that the death rate per 1,000 ďŹ res in the absence of a present, functioning smoke alarm was 74% greater than when a functioning smoke alarm was present.

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closed doors as possible between you and the ďŹ re, and seal all cracks in doors and windows with towels or bedding. s )F YOUR CLOTHING CATCHES ďŹ re, stop where you are, drop gently to the ground and cover your face with your hands while rolling back-and-forth to put out the ames. s #OOL MINOR BURNS WITH cold water.

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)NVESTIGATIONS into home ďŹ re deaths very often ďŹ nd that a smoke alarm did not sound. )T MAY HAVE been disconnected or not in working order.

The batteries may have been dead, or someone may have taken them out.

Smoke alone won’t necessarILY WAKE YOU UP )N FACT THE fumes could put you into an even deeper sleep. Often, victims never wake up. Se-

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N INSTALL smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.

N Larger homes may need ADDITIONAL smoke alarms to provide enough protection.

N For the best protection, INTERCONNECT all smoke alarms so when one sounds they all sound.

N An IONIZATION smoke alarm is generally more responsive to aming ďŹ res and a PHOTOELECTRIC smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering ďŹ res. For the best protection, both types of alarms or combination ionization and photoelectric alarms (also known as dual sensor alarms) are recommended.

N Smoke alarms should be INSTALLED away from the kitchen to prevent false alarms. Generally, they should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from a cooking appliance.

N REPLACE all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

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Firefighters must be ready to respond to a call at all hours of the day, every day.

Fire departments are recruiting now North Oyster Fire Department 2012 Chief Jason de Jong, Deputy Chief Jason Layman, Capt. Dan DeClark, Capt. Paul Verhey, Lt. Brian Eagle, Lt. Florian Schulz, Training Officer Tony Marcotte, Keith Bates, Aaron Bergeron, Sandy David, Kristopher Hill, Ralph James, Kris Knight, Mike Paetz, Ryne Paetz, Colby Sedola, Ron Strazza, probationary firefighter Chris Gardner and probationary firefighter Scott Treasure.

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If you’ve got the heart, mind and dedication it takes to be a volunteer firefighter, then the Ladysmith and North Oyster Fire Departments are looking for you.

Fall recruitment efforts are heating up in the Cowichan Valley, and local departments are hoping to add a few more to their ranks.

“Motivation and dedication is what we’re looking for,” said North Oyster fire chief Jason de Jong. “We consider your family first, your work second, and the fire department should be a third or fourth party if you want to be successful as a volunteer firefighter.”

Volunteer firefighters are required to undergo a year of probation and months of training on their own time, which covers all aspects of fire suppression, first responding, auto extrication and so much more.

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It can take up to a year for a volunteer to be fully trained.

“Being a fire department, there’s so many jobs that we have to be trained to do,” said Ladysmith fire chief Ray Delcourt. “A lot of these courses are 40-hour courses.”

However it is not all fire and brimstone for the dedicated members of the volunteer fire department, who also participate in local events such as the Festival of Lights and Santa Claus Parade.

Most of the members of the volunteer fire departments also hold down full-time jobs in addition to the time they donate to the community.

“For the majority of the firefighters, the fire department is a big part of their lives, and they like it that way,” de Jong said.

He added that many people are drawn to volunteer because of the skills acquired during training, such as learning to drive a fire truck and fighting fires safely.

“The average person doesn’t get to do that, so that’s excit-

ing,” he said. “It’s a whole new world of opportunity that they haven’t been a part of.”

Both fire chiefs said that commitment and the ability to go on duty at a moment’s notice are a big part of the job.

“There’s no choice in that; you’re sitting at home watching TV at 10 o’clock at night when the pager goes off — you run ... 5:30 p.m., you’re eating Christmas dinner when the pager goes off, you come,” Delcourt said. “That’s just the way it is.”

Practices for Ladysmith and North Oyster are held every Tuesday night, with extra training sessions for new recruits.

Weekend courses and training are also par for the course, Delcourt said.

Ladysmith residents can call the fire hall for more information on recruitment at 250-2456436. Their website is at www. ladysmithfirerescue.com.

North Oyster and Yellow Point area residents interested in becoming volunteer firefighters can call 250-245-5111 or download the application from www. novfd.ca.

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The art show features the work of Fox and other celebrated potters during the 1970s and early 1980s. It was during that time period that a teenaged Fox began her career as a potter.

For Fox, the exhibition is a chance to reflect upon her career as an artist, especially since the AGGV is one of the first places Fox sold her pots.

“I remember when I first went in and ... I took in eight or nine pots and I remember being taken into the back room and the ladies taking them out, and they bought three or four and they paid me on the spot,” she said. “I look back on it, and I think they felt sorry for me!

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Ladysmith potter Mary Fox, seen here in a photograph from her high school yearbook, is included in an exhibition at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria called Back to the Land, which celebrates Vancouver Island potters during the 1970s and early 1980s. It runs until Feb. 3. ... and then of course the work started to improve.”

Before Fox was able to sell her work easily, she struggled to pay her bills and her rent.

It was difficult, especially as the young Fox watched her friends make more money than she did.

“All my friends had regular jobs. If they were waitresses, they made really great tips, and they would make more money in a night from tips than I would in a week,” she said. “I used to have to go and borrow money from my dad. He would write it on the fridge, my debt load. I always had to pay it back.”

Because she couldn’t

afford it, Fox never went to art school. But, with the help of her dad, she went to Banff, Alta., to study art in a sixweek intensive course.

It was there that she developed many of her signature glazes and designs.

“I said to myself ‘during the six weeks, I’m not going to make anything that I’ve ever made before ...’ — that’s where I developed my hammered bowls, dropped edging and putting pieces together in sections,” she said. “When I came back from Banff, that is when my artwork really started to expand to being out of the box.”

Fox says her lack of formal training helped

her develop a uniquely Fox-y style.

“Nobody comes into my gallery and says ‘oh that looks like that so and so,’ because it is distinctly my own work,” she said. “I get designers and people from all over the world to come here.”

Fox says she is honoured to be a part of this exhibition, especially since the other featured potters were once her idols.

“These are the people that showed me the way in so many aspects,” she said. “No one was telling me I could do this for a living, and that was not something that people thought ... these people who are in this show, they are

my example. Without them, maybe I wouldn’t have become the artist that I am today. Maybe I wouldn’t have seen that it was possible, and they showed me that it was.”

This show is groundbreaking because ceramic exhibitions are rare. Fox says this event is important to raise the profile of pottery as an art form.

“We are being shown in a public art gallery, and clay isn’t usually shown in the big public galleries,” she said.

“It’s very important for raising the profile of Canadian ceramics.”

The Back to the Land exhibition opened Oct. 5, and it will run until Feb. 3.

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Lynnea Bruce and friends to perform for Cowichan Neighbourhood House Niomi Pearson THE CHRONICLE

The Cowichan Neighbourhood House Association (CNHA) is hosting a fall concert fundraiser this Saturday (Oct. 13), and they’ll be spicing it up with a chili contest.

“We have quite a fun evening lined up,” said Arlene Robinson, CNHA steering committee chair.

“There will be different people bringing their individual chili recipes, and you get to taste a little bit of each one and decide which one you want for your meal.”

Headlining the evening’s entertainment

is 15-year-old Lynnea will like,” Robinson t h e c o n c e r t w i l l Bruce and the Groove said. “Most people be donated to the Brothers, who will be like jazz and most United Way, which performing country p e o p l e l i k e c o u n - f u n d s C o w i c h a n and western music. try/western, but the N e i g h b o u r h o o d “She’s been doing a adults aren’t always House activities. lot of singing in the Valley, and she did Quoted in the Chronicle about 70 gigs this summer,” Robinson said. “She’s quite well“Most people like jazz and most known.” people like country/western, but The concert will b e g i n w i t h s o m e the adults aren’t always too fond of entertainment from the heavy youth bands.” “the Jazz guys,” a group of local parArlene Robinson, CNHA ents who like to play music.

Lucy Mistreated, a local youth metal too fond of the heavy “Depending how band, will finish off youth bands.” much we raise, part of the evening’s perforThere will also be it comes back to us,” mances. solo performances by Robinson explained.

“We’re starting the Tanisha McLeod and To help along the e v e n i n g o f f w i t h Miranda Kaplin. success, there will be something the adults Money raised from a silent auction and a

basket raffle for ticket holders to partake in as well.

Tickets for the concert are $10 each, plus an extra $5 if you want to take part in the chili contest. The $5 includes a bowl of chili, bun, salad and beverage.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with the concert to follow at 7 p.m.

Tickets are available for advance purchase through the Cowichan Neighbourhood House at 9796 Willow St. in Chemainus or will be for sale at the door.

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Lots of local support for riders From Page 10 Ladysmith resident Tammy Dougan spoke about the trials and tribulations she and her family experienced with her son Callum who, at only four months old, was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma in 2008.

His bright smile inspired Tour de Rock riders for two years as a junior rider; however, shortly after the end of the 2010 ride, little Callum lost his battle with cancer.

His little brother Zachary now represents him as a junior rider.

“What you don’t want to hear is your child has cancer, but what you mostly don’t want to hear is ‘we’ve done all we can; there’s nothing more we can do,’” Dougan said. “So when I stand here and support the Cancer Society and Tour de Rock, the research part of that is so important to us.

“We hope to be able to continue with the Tour de Rock and Canadian Cancer Society to one day be able to not only have

a real cure, but also really focus on prevention as well, and find out why our kids are getting cancer, not just ‘lets fix it now that we have it.’”

After Ladysmith, Tour de Rock riders went to Chemainus, where the Chemainus Legion hosted a breakfast. The breakfast itself raised $600, but that was only the beginning of the generosity.

Peter Richmond and Ron Neubauer of 49th Parallel Grocery handed over $10,450 that Neubauer raised through garage sales, the Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary donated $5,000, and many other community groups came forward to present donations to the riders.

The riders visited Chemainus Elementary School before riding on to Lake Cowichan.

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Strange battles for Capitals Don Bodger BLACK PRESS

There’s something strange about early-season B.C. Hockey League battles between the Cowichan Valley Capitals and the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.

“Very weird matchups with those guys,’’ conceded Caps’ coach Jim Ingram after his team defeated the Bulldogs 6-4 Sept. 28 night at Cowichan Arena for its first win since the opening game of the Showcase tournament in Chilliwack Sept. 8.

A previous meeting with the Bulldogs ended in an 8-7 shootout loss for the Caps in Port Alberni.

“It had that feel again,’’ said Ingram of a high-scoring affair. “It’s never over.’’

The second period actually ended with the Caps leading 6-4 and there was no scoring in the third.

Space race requires Steen Cooper of the Caps to move the puck quickly while being chased “We talked about coverage in our by Alberni Valley’s Ryan Lough Sept. 28 at Cowichan Arena.

ANDREW LEONG/BLACK PRESS zone and lack thereof after the second Matt Grant and Steen Cooper led again Friday at Cowichan Arena. period,’’ said Ingram.

“I’d like a little bit less drama to it, to The Caps tightened up and protected the way with two goals and one assist be honest with you,’’ said Ingram. the lead well, giving up just nine shots each.

Recent changes gave the Caps’ forSaturday night, former Caps’ coach in the third.

“When you go young on the back end, ward line a new look, with the addi- Scott Robinson brought his Salmon you want to be out there in your dress tion of Teal Burns, Travis Stephens Arm SilverBacks to town. Robinson shoes helping out any way you can,’’ and Kerry Park Islanders’ affiliate and Ingram go way back and still keep Kyle Horsman, who was the Fortis BC in contact. quipped Ingram.

Ingram formerly served as an assisIt’s simply a process that will take Energy Player of the Game.

Burns contributed two assists and “I tant to Robinson with the Caps. time for the young defence corps to think he’s going to be a good fit for “I’m glad he got back in the league,’’ become a unit.

“We’ve got a good feel about us,’’ said us and put some points on the board,’’ said Ingram.

After leaving the Caps, Robinson Ingram. “We knew we were going to said Ingram.

Former Western Hockey League went to the Dawson Creek Rage of have some tough days.’’

On the offensive front, it was a good player Ryan Hanes continued his tor- the North American Hockey League.

The franchise lasted just two seasons game for the Caps with five players rid pace with a goal and an assist.

The Bulldogs and Caps meet yet before folding. collecting two or more points.

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Serving up some scores Members of the Ladysmith Secondary School Gr. 8 girls volleyball team (right) attempt to block a shot from a rival player during a Game Day held at LSS on Weds., Oct. 3.

Their LSS girls’ next game is Weds., Oct. 10 at Dover Bay Secondary School.

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PeeWee games start at 11 a.m. with Junior Bantam to follow at 1 p.m. Come out and support your local Steelers!

The Mid-Isle Highlanders U15 boys will see their next action Oct. 14 against Alberni Valley at Echo Field (in Port Alberni), while the U15 girls take on Comox Valley at Forrest Field in Ladysmith. Kick off for the U15 girls is 2 p.m. Come out and support your local Highlanders!

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Ocean & Harbour Views 55+ Building 2 Bdrm Suite Ladysmith 385 Davis Road HOSPITAL AREA: Solid older Nanaimo home, lots of updates. Freshly painted; Move in Ready. 3bdrms up, 2bdrm suite down. Listed below assessment, $339.900. To view: 250-740-6803 / 250-619-7650.

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Ladysmith: Gifford Rd., 2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, available Nov. 1, N/P, N/S, $1200/mo.

Ladysmith: Symonds St., 4 bdrm duplex unit, close to shopping, N/S, N/P, available now, $1400/mo.

Ref’s required.

Ladysmith: Warehouse/retail space, 2000 square feet approx., Westdown Rd., available now.

Chemainus: View St. 2 bdrm ocean view duplex, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, $750/mo, available now, ref’s required.

Cassidy: Country setting, 2 bdrm mobile, f/s, electric heat, avail now, $850/mo + util, n/s, n/p, ref’s required.

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 3 BDRM 2 Bath Duplex for rent. F/S/W/D large fenced yard. Near schools and rec center. $1050. Call 250-7405632

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LADYSMITH: BRAND new 2 bed, 2 bath + den 1000 sq ft, level entry suite on main floor of new house. Wheel chair accessible. New appliances incl DW & WD, tile & granite countertops. Flooring is tile & carpet. Own garage, ocean view, walking distance to shops.

Could suit professional &/or mature couple , $1300 + utils.

N/S, N/P, lease & references req’d. Avail Nov 1. (250) 6680657

TOWNHOUSES #2 - 715 MALONE- 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, $775. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com #2 - 715 MALONE- 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, $775. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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LADYSMITH OCEANVIEW, 2bdrm, 5 appls, close to VIU, avail now. Elevator, covered parking, pet neg., ref’s req’d. $900/2nd floor. 250-245-9853.

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Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, completely renovated, on trolley route, small pets ok. 250-668-9086.

LADYSMITH. 1 bdrm Apt available now. $635/mo. 2 bdrm Apt available Oct. 15. $685/mo. Both include fridge, stove, W/D. Close to 1st Ave. 250-741-0353, 250-714-2746.

ERWE@shaw.ca LADYSMITH - 8 White Street.

2 Bdrm top floor corner unit in 3-storey building. Elevator, storage locker, washer/dryer, roll shutters. Harbour view.

Walk to Transfer Beach Park.

Small dog welcome. $950/mo + DD + electric. Call Lindsey 250-816-9853.

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CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.

SPORTS & IMPORTS

2009 TOYOTA Yaris 4 door sedan, superior fuel economy, low mileage, 5 speed manual trans.

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2008 Outback Trillium holiday trailer. Fridge, stove, furnace, awning, water heater and many options. Like new. $12,300. 250-912-0141.

MARINE BOATS 15.5 FOOT Hourston Glass Craft Boat, 1992 galvanized Roadrunner trailer in very good condition. 1994, 45 H/P Honda 4 stroke motor, runs great. Comes with combined fish finder/depth sounder. Ski ladder and Scotty down rigger.

Was $4200, now asking $3200. (250)748-3473.

26’ Aquastar Command Bridge Cruiser, 1982, fiberglass. Dbl berth forward, dinette converts to a dbl, encl. new head w/9 gal holding tank & macerator. Buss heater, fresh water pump, 3-burner propane stove w/oven, dbl SS sinks and ice box. 260A Volvo gas engine w/2030 hrs, Volvo outdrive 290/2 station hydraulic steering. 12/110 V, 2 batteries. Lots of upgrades - Great Value at $14,500.00 OBO. Please Call Art 250-245-4559 Ladysmith.

Time for a NEW car?

Thank You The family of George Henn send a heartfelt thank you to our family and friends.

First and foremost for the phone calls, flowers and cards.

Special thank you to Debra, Sandra, Sherman and Yvonne for always being there.

And Doc for your daily visits.

Thank you to Dr. Lisinski for your care.

Thank you to the Legion and Ladies Auxiliary, Telfords and Brian Wood. Their kind words were very much appreciated.

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Up Coming DRIVING WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS - Sat, Oct 13, 10 am to 1 pm. Presented by Tim Schewe former RCMP, at St. Philip Cedar, 1797 Cedar Road.

By donation. Please register 250-722-3455, www.stphilipcedar.ca EVENT AT ST PHILIP CEDAR, GATHER AT THE CHURCH HALL, THEN OUTING TO MCNABB CORN MAZE . Youth 6 to 12, Sun, Oct 14, 4 pm to 6 pm, $5.00 Please register 250-7223455 www.stphilipcedar. ca CROFTON ART GROUP'S UNFRAMED ART & JEWELRY SHOW & SALE - Sat, Nov 10 , 10-5 pm, Senior's Centre adjacent ferry dock, refreshments served, 250 246 3870.

RECYCLE YOUR OLD CHRISTMAS LIGHT STRINGS. Contact ladysmith festival of lights at 250.245.5888 or ladysmithfol@ shawbiz.ca LRCA FRIENDLY VISITOR/PHONING

TREE PROGRAMS Now taking new volunteer signups for an upcoming training session. Improve quality of life for shut-in or isolated seniors by scheduled weekly contact.

Call Barb at 245-3079.

NANAIMO/LADYSMITH COMMUNITY BAND New members welcome in both concert and/or dance band. Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at Dover Bay School band room. Contact Ted, 250-722-3088 for more info.

LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - “Photographing Birds on a Budget", techniques for getting great bird photos when you can't afford giant lenses or trips to exotic locales, by noted Ladysmith, BC photographer, naturalist, author and lecturer Bruce Whittington.

Tues, Oct 23, 7 pm, Hardwick Hall, High St at 3rd Ave in Ladysmith.

Everyone welcome.

Non-members $5 dropin fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. NEW special student rates! www.

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On Going LADYSMITH DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - meets on the third Thursday of each month, 7:30 am upstairs at the Legion.

This dedicated group of business owners discuss everything businessrelated in Ladysmith from partnerships with organizations, upcoming events, business

strategies and tips, website performance and sometimes, a guest speaker.

CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP meets 3rd Mon of each month 5:15-6:45 Ladysmith Community Health Centre - 1111-4th Ave, Room 101 www.chronicpainsupport. ca 250-667-5587 SING FOR PURE JOY! - meets on Saturdays, 7-8:30 pm in the 2nd floor lounge of The Lodge on 4th singforpurejoy@gmail. com or (250) 285-3764 STROKE RECOVERY GROUP: Survivors and caregivers meet every Thursday at 11 am in the basement Activity Room of Bethel Tabernacle, 1149 Fourth Ave. Programs include exercises and tips for managing activities.

Call Connie Parman 250924-7772.

BINGO - LADYSMITH Every Wed - 6:45 pm, Doors 5 pm, St. Mary’s Church Hall. Info call 250-245-3079. Sponsored

by Ladysmith Resources Centre Association CANCER SOCIETY The Ladysmith Branch needs volunteer drivers to provide transportation for Ladysmith cancer patients needing help to and from cancer-related appointments. Volunteers needed for all aspects of the society’s work.

Weekdays call 250-2450671, 10 am - 1 pm.

HARVEST HOUSE FOOD BANK Chemainus. Friday, Info call 250-246-3455.

BINGO Chemainus Senior Drop-in Centre. Mondays, 6:40 pm. Info: Murray 250-2469968.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Volunteers needed. 250-245-1118.

MEALS ON WHEELS Ladysmith meals delivered Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Volunteer drivers needed. Call Pearl: 250245-3844.

LADYSMITH LEGION Mondays, crib, 7 p.m.

Meat draws: Saturdays 2 5:15 pm, Fridays 4-6 pm, Sundays 3-5 pm, Darts: Wednesdays, 7 pm, Line dancing: Thursdays 9-11 am, Fridays: pool, 8 pm, 250-245-2273.

CANADIAN FEDERATION of UNIVERSITY WOMEN Nanaimo branch. Meets

www.ladysmithchronicle.com www.chemainuschronicle.com Tue, Oct 9, 2012, Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle 4th Monday of each month. St. Andrews Presbyterian. 7 pm. Karen: 250-756-9508.

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

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Organizers meet 3rd Thursday of each month at the FOL building at 4th & Strathcona Ave. 7 pm.

250-245-5888 or 250-2452263.

LADYSMITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS Parent/caregiver & children age 0-6 drop-in, Sept to June: Mon - Fri 9:30 am. - noon at Aggie Hall. July to August: Tues to Thurs: 9:30 am - noon.

Info: 250-210-0870.

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

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

7117.

SPEEDWATCH/COPS Citizens on Patrol & SpeedWatch need volunteers. Contact the Community Policing Station at Coronation Mall.

250-245-1118.

LADIES GOLF Ladysmith Golf Course, Tuesdays, 10 am. Call 250-245-7313.

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

THE ORCAS SWIM CLUB Ongoing registration. Call Registrar Denise Rae at 250-2457925.

MOUNT BRENTON POWER & SAIL SQUADRON Membership meeting.

Ladysmith Legion hall.

Every 3rd Tuesday except holidays & July & August, 7:30 pm.

LODGE ON 4TH FAMILY COUNCIL - Family & friends advocating on behalf of the residents.

Next meeting Sept. 18th @ 7p.m. - Contact Judy at 250-245-3438 for location.

LADYSMITH NEWCOMERS CLUB Welcoming new residents Continued on page 23

CLUES ACROSS 1. Free from danger 5. Dull in appearance 9. Mothers 14. Grand __ racing 15. Department in France 16. Into a state of difficulty 17. Two-toed sloth 18. Printing liquids 19. Genus Bouteloua grasses 20. Jagger’s band 23. Pulls 24. No longer is 25. Waldorf and tossed 28. In constant agitation 33. Actor Ladd 34. Spanish diacritical mark 35. No (Scottish) 36. Fruit pastries 38. A male ferret 39. Strike with fear 41. Australian flightless bird 42. ET says, “_____ home” 44. Minerals 45. Personal backgrounds 47. Purplish red 49. Major division of geological time 50. Chapeauxs 51. Guitarist in 20 across 57. Ivanhoe author Sir Walter 59. New Rochelle college 60. Scoring area 61. Donate income regularly 62. Carthage queen 63. Beige 64. Cow emitted sound 65. Endymion, 1st King of 66. Japanese rice beverage

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CLUES DOWN 1. Cowboy’s boot prod 2. River in Florence 3. Small liquid container 4. Triumphantly happy 5. Deeds, actions or events 6. Surrounds 7. Requests 8. Superlative of “good” 9. Tycoons 10. Start anew 11. Extinct ratites 12. OM 13. Patti Hearst’s captors 21. Method of birth control 22. Indebted to 25. Dulled by surfeit 26. l836 siege of U.S. 27. Gull genus 28. Imaginary perfect places 29. Czech & German River 30. 3rd largest Finland lake 31. Nostrils 32. Long necked birds 34. Norse god of thunder 37. Lively & energetic 40. Prom flowers 43. Degree of warmth 46. Boil over with anger 47. Chocolate trees 48. Israeli airport code 50. Official language of India 51. Japanese stringed instrument 52. Prevent from being seen 53. Churn up 54. Cape near Lisbon 55. Not light 56. Change direction abruptly 57. Immediate memory (abbr.)

58. AFL-___:labor organization

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What’s Happening Continued from page 22

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Couples & singles welcome. Sharon at 250-245-9334 or ladysmithnewcomers@ yahoo.ca SINGLE LADIES: INTERESTED IN MAKING NEW FRIENDS? We are a small group of ladies, mostly over the age of 60 who meet once a week for coffee and good conversation. We sometimes go on outings as well. If you think you might be interested, please call Sheila at 250245-2985.

LADYSMITH MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP Meets on the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month 1:30 pm basement of Ladysmith Resource Centre.

LADYSMITH CELE­BRA​TIONS SOCIETY Ladysmith Days.

Ladysmith city hall, on 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7 pm 250-245-2263. www. ladysmithdays.com

www.chemainuschronicle.com

DAD’S GROUP - Drop In Breakfast - Program of the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association. 630 - 2nd Ave., Upper Floor, Saturdays, 10 - noon. 250245-3079.

ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Call Jane Hope, Alzheimer Society of BC at 250-734-4170.

COWICHAN VALLEY HOSPICE Emotional support for those facing a life threatening illness, family and friends and for those grieving the death of a loved one. 1-888-701-4242.

Group, telephone & individual support available.

NORTH OYSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Engraved bricks fundraiser. Info call Bob Handel at 250-245-0919.

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LADYSMITH AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY - urgently requires volunteers as Museum hosts, also, the archives need interested people to assist with research etc. 250-2450100.

LADYSMITH SALTAIR GARDEN CLUB Every third Thur at 7:30 pm, First United Church Hall, (corner of High St & 3rd Ave) with in-garden meetings June, July, August. Come& grow with us! New members always welcome. $10 membership, $2 drop-in.

LINE DANCING Chemainus Seniors Drop In Centre. Tuesdays, 10 - 11 a.m. Jo Kelly: 250245-1185.

SINGLE LADIES: INTERESTED IN MAKING NEW FRIENDS? We are a small group of ladies, mostly over the age of 60 who meet once a week for coffee and good conversation. We sometimes go on outings as well. If you think you might be interested, please call Sheila at 250245-2985.

AL-ANON Meets Tuesdays, 7:30 pm downstairs at Ladysmith Resource Centre Association.

Cedar United Church Hall.

2nd Thursdays Oct. to June. Visitors welcome.

Info: 250-722-3397.

NARCOTICS ANONYOMOUS Meets Sundays, 7-8 pm Downstairs at Ladysmith Resource Centre Association.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB Meets Tuesdays weekly, 1 pm. Beginners welcome.

Town and Country Mobile Home Park. 250-245-4522.

LADYSMITH LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY Meets 2nd Wednesdays monthly, 7 pm.

NANAIMO-CEDAR FARMER’S INSTITUTE

PROBUS CLUB OF LADYSMITH (for information see www. probus.org), meets every third Wed morning of the month at the new Seniors’ Centre Hall, 2nd Ave. and Buller St. Doors 9.30. No mtg. in August.

Call Vince Devries 2450907 or Don Fisher 245-5965.

LADYSMITH MEDITATION Drop in Wednesday nights, 7 pm., 281 Dogwood Drive. Meditation lessons, discussion & goodies.

Free. 250-245-4102. bjhiggs@shaw.ca

Sat, October 13 1:00 - 4 :00 pm 626 Delcourt Ladysmith

Immaculate 3 bdrm 3 bath 2600 sq ft rancher w/walkout basement, low maintenance corner lot w/RV parking. $379,000

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