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CVRD funding key to Island rail, says Bruce LIndsay Chung

Nanaimo, Capital Region, AlberniClayoquot and Comox Valley — are being asked to contribute $3.2 milWhy should taxpayers on Vancouver lion for the structural repairs to the Island invest in the Vancouver Island 48 bridges between Victoria and Courtenay.

Railroad?

“Our final piece is getting the five Without a railway, Wayne Richmond regional districts on-side,” explained wouldn’t be here.

S p e a k i n g t o t h e L a d y s m i t h Bruce. “If the regional districts don’t Chamber of Commerce Oct. 16, come up with the $3.2 million, we Island Corridor Foundation (ICF) won’t hold Southern Rail. I think chief operating officer Graham we will lose them. When you lose Bruce laughed as he told the story of Southern Rail, I don’t think you how the 49th Parallel Grocery store find another rail operator … and owner’s father worked on the railway we’ll start to pull the track up. Once you’ve lost the railway corridor, I and met his mother on the train.

But Bruce wasn’t joking when he think you’ve lost it for good. I think spoke about the need for investment I can tell you with pretty great certainty that if the regional districts in the Vancouver Island Railway.

The re-establishment of a viable don’t invest, you won’t have a rail.”

Detailed studies have identified the rail service has been a priority for Island communities since 2004, when need for approximately $20.9 million regional districts, municipalities and worth of incremental upgrades to First Nations first rallied together to restore service for a minimum of 10 save the railway from closure, Bruce years, according to the ICF. The federal and provincial governtold the Chamber members.

Forming the ICF and acquiring ments have confirmed a combined ownership of the railway was the total of $15 million in funding for first step. Partnering with a success- the railroad, which has substanful rail operator (Southern Railway tially reduced the amount of fundof Vancouver Island) was the second, ing required from member regional and the third step is the incremental districts to 15 per cent of the total rebuilding of the railway to restore project cost — or $3.2 million.

Shared by all five member regionpassenger service and expand freight al districts, the cost to taxpayers service.

Now, the five regional district (based on assessment) would be members of the Island Corridor approximately $0.43 per $100,000 of Foundation — Cowichan Valley, See Average Page 5 THE CHRONICLE

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Nine pipers from Ladysmith, Nanaimo and Victoria gathered at the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery to play and answer questions about the Irish bagpipes that were developed in the mid-18th to early 19th century.

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Lyndsay Wells is a finalist on Recipe to Riches this Wednesday Lindsay Chung

unique. There’s nothing like that on store shelves, and since the winning recipe can became a President’s Choice product, I thought, About two years ago, Lyndsay Wells of ‘boy that would be great and would give people Ladysmith was watching the Food Network anywhere the chance to experience that street on television when she saw an advertisement food experience, and they could pop it in the asking home cooks to submit their favourite microwave and enjoy it any time.’” recipes.

Wells is really looking forward to seeing And Wells, who is being featured on herself on the Food Network. a Food Network television show this “I’m super excited just because it was week, says that moment changed her one of those bucket-list experiences,” life. she said. “I can’t wait to see how it Wells is a finalist in the Food Network plays out and all the great things we competitive reality series Recipe to got to do. It’s just so exciting to think Riches, and she will appear on the that here I am, and all of a sudden, Oct. 24 episode “Savory Snacks.”

I’m on the Food Network and I In the series, Canadian home have a Food Network bio. It’s cooks battle each week to awesome.” have their original recipes Wells is a former RCMP become a President’s Choice officer who now works with product, win $25,000 and the Vancouver Island Crisis become eligible for a grand Society, specializing in suiprize of $250,000. Recipes cide prevention work. are judged based on taste, She writes The Kitchen presentation, originality, Witch blog and has a cookthe story behind the recing channel on YouTube. ipe and their suitability to “I’ve always loved to cook,” become a mass-produced she said, “I’ve been cooking grocery store product. since I was a kid. I used to “I think it’s really exciting help my mom with the grocerthat a local person is doing ies — I loved all of it. I started the show, and I hope people as a blogger and discovered will watch the show,” said I have this knack for not just Wells. “This is a real Canadian cooking, but also coming up treasure. It’s really unique, with recipes. It is very exciting and it gives home cooks a to come up with new recipes chance to shine.” and have people like them. It is This is Wells’s second kind of like an art, like I’ve come attempt at Recipe to Riches. up with a painting.”

When the first season of Wells says her strength lies Recipe to Riches came on, more in savoury foods. She loves PHOTO COURTESY FOOD NETWORK CANADA Wells spotted an ad asking for making entrées and appetizers home cooks to send in their recipes. She sent in and feels she has a real taste for Asian cuisine. a recipe and went to an audition in Vancouver.

The theme of Wells’s The Kitchen Witch blog Wells’s journey stopped just short of making is “changing everyday ingredients into someit onto television that season, but this season, thing beautiful.”

Wells was chosen to be featured on one epi- “I like to teach people how to take everyday sode. ingredients and create dishes that could be For the “Savory Snacks” episode, Wells came served in any restaurant,” she said. “It’s about up with a recipe for Asian Snack Wraps. creating magic in the kitchen.”

“I work with a lot of different people, and I Wells has been blogging about food in one way work with youth, and I’m always coming up or another since 2000. with ideas for things people are going to like,” “I started on MSN with a small group of women, she said. “I kept thinking ‘what is missing for and they’re still with me today,” she said. “One us on Vancouver Island?’ We have a great food comes from Pakistan and one comes from culture, but one of the things we are missing Australia. It’s been such a wonderful, relaxing is food trucks. I thought ‘why don’t I come up hobby, and it’s a nice counterpart to the work with something reminiscent of food trucks?’”

I do.”

Wells describes her Asian Snack Wraps as a Recipe to Riches airs Weds., Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. riff off a scallion pancake. The wraps are filled PST on the Food Network. The show has a with a sweet, spicy pork filling.

Facebook page at www.facebook.com/reci“It’s almost like an Asian burrito,” said Wells. petoriches. Wells’s blog can be found at www.

“I chose the recipe because it’s absolutely deli- kitchenwitchmaven.com, and she has a Kitchen cious, and it’s something I saw as being really Witch Facebook page.

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Ladysmith Fire/Rescue won a grocery cart filled with food from 49th Paralllel Grocery during the Oktoberfest event Oct. 13, and the firefighters decided to donate all the food to the Ladysmith Food Bank. Pictured here on delivery day are, from left, firefighter James (Jag) McAdam, food bank co-ordinator Jacquie Stewart, Will Vandergrift from 49th Parallel and Lt. Matt Rickett.

Chronicle office moving Staff Writer THE CHRONICLE

We are pleased to announce that the Ladysmith Chronicle will be moving this weekend from our leased premises on First Avenue to our “newin-2007” 20,000-squarefoot press building that Black Press owns on Oyster Bay Drive near Home Hardware.

Black Press is one of the largest employers in Ladysmith, and all of the company’s publications north of Duncan are printed in Ladysmith, as well as other print publications.

The Chronicle’s first day at the Ladysmith Press is Mon., Oct. 29.

“We will miss being on First Avenue, but it makes a lot of sense for us to be at the Ladysmith Press, as we own that building and lease on First Avenue,” says Chronicle publisher Teresa McKinley.

“We also spend a lot of time driving back and forth to the press building right now.”

Although the office will be in a new location, it is business as usual for the Chronicle.

Readers are still welcome to pick up their newspaper at the

Oyster Bay Drive location, and Chronicle staff hope people will drop by and visit them in their new office.

The Chronicle’s new street address will be 940 Oyster Bay Dr., and the new fax number will be 250-245-2230.

The telephone number (250-245-2277), e-mail addresses and mailing address (P.O. Box 400, Ladysmith, B.C., V9G 1A3) remain the same.

The 1,687-square-foot office space on the corner of First and Roberts is for rent and would be an ideal location for retail or office, as it is a highly visible corner.

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Saturday, Oct. 13 • Members of the Ladysmith RCMP located a silver Acura Integra in the bushes off Timberlands Road.

A 29-year-old male was located in the vehicle, which turned out to be stolen. The male was arrested for possession of stolen property and detained in custody. Further investigation revealed the male was wanted on a warrant of arrest from Nanaimo for breach of probation. The male was held in custody and turned over to Nanaimo RCMP for the outstanding warrant of arrest. The male will be appearing in court on a future date for possession of stolen property related to the stolen vehicle.

• The RCMP received a report of a theft of three electric Scotty down riggers and a fishing rod off a boat moored behind a residence on Yellow Point

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Road. There are no suspects or witnesses to the theft.

Sunday, Oct. 14 • The Ladysmith RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision near Spitfire Road and the Trans-Canada Highway. The male driver of a southbound pickup truck had stopped on the side of the road to fix the bumper on the vehicle. A Chevrolet Cavalier, also southbound, came around the corner and hydroplaned on the water on the road, causing the female driver to lose control. The Cavalier struck the stopped pickup truck, which then struck the male driver who was

out of the truck. Both cyclist. The cyclist had drivers suffered minor been listening to his injuries. The driver of iPod while riding his the truck was taken bike on the sidewalk t o t h e C o w i c h a n and was momentarily D i s t r i c t H o s p i t a l , distracted. The pedeswhile the driver of the trian was treated by Cavalier was taken ambulance personnel t o t h e L a d y s m i t h at the scene and subseCommunity Health quently found to have Centre. Weather con- a torn ligament and a ditions were a factor chipped bone in her in the accident. ankle. The police are • T h e L a d y s m i t h continuing their invesRCMP responded to tigation, and the cyclist a single-vehicle acci- will be charged with dent on North Davis cycling on the sideRoad. A Chevy pickup walk and not wearing truck was travelling a helmet. up North Davis Road Wednesday, Oct. 17 when the driver lost • The Ladysmith control on the wet sur- RCMP responded to face. The vehicle hit a break, enter and a tree on the meridian, theft that occurred suffering minor dam- to a residence in the age to the front right 200 block of Bayview side of the vehicle and Av e n u e o v e r n i g h t . tire. The driver was A screen had been not injured. removed from a Monday, Oct. 15 vacant unit, and there • T h e L a d y s m i t h was evidence that RCMP responded to someone had attempta c o m p l a i n t o f a n ed to gain entry into a e l d e r l y p e d e s t r i a n locked storage area. who had been struck One storage locker by a bicycle riding on was entered, and a the sidewalk on First toolbox, Dremel tool, Avenue. The pedestri- tiger torch and a varian had stepped onto ety of hand tools were the sidewalk when stolen. There are no struck by the male witnesses to the theft.

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Great British Columbia ShakeOut

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Graham Bruce, chief operating officer of the Island Corridof Foundation, speaks to the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce Oct. 16.

Average taxpayer would pay less than $2, says Hutchins From Page 1 Island. assessed value, according to the ICF. The improved railroad will allow The ICF has committed to spend- for a new train service agreement ing $2.2 million through loans and to be negotiated with VIA Rail. fundraisers, and Southern Railway Bruce spoke about the potential of Vancouver Island is pitching in for upgraded passenger cars and $500,000. scheduling changes The Cowichan Valley Quoted in the Chronicle to provide an addiRegional District tional early morning “It isn’t going southbound commuter (CVRD)’s share would be $515,000, and the to happen if we run from Nanaimo to CVRD has the ability Victoria and an addidon’t do to borrow that money tional early evening run anything — over five years withreturning to Nanaimo out going to the public from Victoria. that’s where through a referendum Bruce also spoke we’re at.” or Alternate Approval about turning each staProcess, explained tion stop into interest Graham Bruce, Ladysmith Mayor Rob Island Corridor Foundation stops, where people Hutchins, who is chair could get off the train of the CVRD board. and eat and enjoy all Hutchins told Chamber members the community’s attractions. He that the vast majority of homes in could see an excursion train comthe CVRD would be paying less ing to Ladysmith during the winter than $2 a year for five years, based to bring people to see Light Up. on their assessment.

“There’s potential on the tourism “If you live in the Nanaimo Regional side, on the passenger side of movDistrict or the Cowichan Valley ing people from centre to centre, Regional District, you are a part and on the economic side of freight owner of this extensive rail corri- service, which is good for all of dor,” said Hutchins. “Are we going Vancouver Island,” said Bruce. to invest in it or turn our backs on Bruce says the ask has gone in it? I have not had one person over to the regional districts, and he the last 10 years we have been expects the funding decisions to championing this say ‘let’s turn our be made in the next three to five back on this.’” weeks.

The ICF’s planned improvements “It isn’t going to happen if you don’t provide an incremental approach to do anything — that’s where we’re restoring and expanding passenger at,” said Bruce. “This is your railand freight service on Vancouver road.”

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More than 590,000 British Columbians participated in the Great British Columbia ShakeOut province-wide earthquake drill on Oct. 18. Here, Grade 6 student Emily Madsen takes cover under her desk during the earthquake drill at Ladysmith Intermediate School.

Find health information, flu shots at Friday fair Lindsay Chung The Chronicle

What can you find at the Ladysmith Health and Community Services Fair?

Wa l k i n t o t h e f a i r b e i n g held this Friday (Oct. 26) at Ladysmith Secondary School any time between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., and you’ll have a chance to receive a free flu shot, have your blood pressure tested and pick up information or consult someone about heart health, diabetes, healthy weight loss and a wide range of other topics.

The annual fair features free flu shots for those who are eligible, on-site testing for cardiac risk, blood pressure and blood sugar, and about 30 displays about health and wellness at any age.

Topics include diabetes information and resources, heart health and stroke prevention, mental health and addictions services, early years and child development services, hospice and endof-life care and planning, seniors’ support services, government services, and more.

Some of the participants include the Canadian Red Cross, Ladysmith Family and Friends, the Canadian Cancer Society, Teleheath, the Vancouver Island Regional Library, the RCMP,

Global Vocational Services and enza season; residents of nursing Wildflower Natural Health. homes and other chronic care There will be information facilities; owners and operatables, and representatives will tors of poultry farms; aboriginal be on-hand to answer questions people; people who are very and provide details about their overweight; corrections officers services. There will also be some and inmates in provincial corinteractive aspects, such as car- rectional institutions; and those diac risk assessments and exer- who provide care or service in potential outbreak settings houscise demonstrations.

The Ladysmith Health and ing high-risk persons, such as Community Services Fair has crew on ships. been offered since at least 2006.

Anyone who is eligible for a flu “It’s an opportunity for the shot must bring their CareCard. community to receive their flu Dunne believes Ladysmith immunization as well as receive residents of all ages can beninformation from more than 30 efit from visiting the Health and community and health service Community Services Fair. agencies and partners,” said “I think it is important to have Heather Dunne, site manager your flu immunization every of the Ladysmith Community year; it certainly does help proHealth Centre. “The health fair tect you, and it helps protect the is designed for all ages.” community as well,” she said.

The flu shots are provided “Also, I think it is an excellent

by Public Health nurses and opportunity for people to find are free to everyone who is eli- out what is available in their gible — people 65 years of age community. For the people who and older and their caregivers; take part, we’ve also found it is children and adults with chron- an excellent way for service proic health conditions and their viders to network and talk about household contacts; health care what they’re providing so there’s workers; emergency respond- no overlap.” ers; healthy children up to the Friday’s fair is being presented age of five; household contacts by the Ladysmith Community and caregivers of infants and Health Advisory Committee children younger than five; preg- and the Town of Ladysmith, in nant women who will be in their partnership with the Vancouver third trimester during the influ- Island Health Authority.

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Unique Halloween show comes to town

Stage Fright: The Thrill-usion Show performances this Saturday will raise money for the Ladysmith Kinsmen Club Lindsay Chung

That’s exactly what Kaplan is doing this Saturday (Oct. 27) when John Kaplan has been he brings Stage Fright: making magic since he The Thrill-usion Show was a nine-year-old boy. to Ladysmith.

The Richmond-based Stage Fright is being magician has turned presented as a fundraishis childhood passion er for the Ladysmith into his career. He now Kinsmen Club, and the travels across Canada money raised will be p e r f o r m i n g m a g i c used to finalize Brown tricks and thrilling illu- Drive Kin Park and will sions, and most of the go toward renewing time, he combines his the blue playground at magic shows with fun- Transfer Beach, which draisers for non-profit will need to be replaced organizations in the within a couple of years, communities he visits. explained Kinsmen

through the late 1950s show, there are lots of shows bring families when vaudeville was thrills. It’s kind of like together … I also love k i n g , a c c o r d i n g t o a hot and cold show- the fact that our shows Kaplan’s promotional er — there are lots are leaving tangible material. of laughs and lots of results — we’re leavTo create the prop- thrills. Audience mem- ing smiles on people’s er Halloween atmo- bers will float in the faces and also raising a sphere, the show uses air and will be putting lot of money. My whole lighting, costumes, their neck on the line philosophy is creating masks, music and illu- in the guillotine, and a win-win, so it works sions. Stage Fright is there will tributes to well.” described as “upbeat, Harry Houdini, which Kaplan is looking forfun and often hilari- is appropriate because ward to coming to helpously funny.” he died on Halloween.” ing the Kinsmen.

“Stage Fright is full Kaplan has been tour- “I’ve worked with a lot of icky, creepy, crawly, ing the country doing of Kin Clubs, and they spooky magic,” said magic shows since are a great organization K a p l a n . “ A l t h o u g h 1980. and do a lot of work in it’s a family-friendly “I got into magic as the community,” he a kid,” he said. “I was said. nine years old when I There will be two allgot a magic kit.” ages presentations of NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF THE garbagE aNd/Or rECyClablE maTErIals Growing up in Calgary, Stage Fright Sat., Oct. COllECTION SERVICE AREA Kaplan says he was 27 at Aggie Hall — one (all Nine Electoral areas of the Cowichan Valley regional district) lucky to meet Micky at 4 p.m. and one at 7 Hades, a magician who p.m. Tickets for either OF aN alTErNaTIVE aPPrOVal PrOCEss OPPOrTUNITy FOr has created, developed show are $10 each and CVrd lOaN aUTHOrIZaTION bylaW No. 3607 and manufactured cus- are available at A&W Notice is hereby given that the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District intends to adopt “CVRD Bylaw No. tom props and illusions Ladysmith or at 49th 3607 – In-House Curbside Collection Service Loan Authorization (Trucks and Totes) Bylaw, 2012”. and has published hun- Parallel Grocery. While dreds of magic books. both shows are familyByLAw SummARy “I was lucky I was able friendly, Kelland says If adopted, Bylaw No. 3607 will allow the Cowichan Valley Regional District to borrow up to a maximum of $1,775,000 for a period to apprentice under the 4 p.m. show may be of 15 years to fund the purchase of three automated curbside collection trucks and 17,500 wheeled totes for the purpose of providing him for five years after a little bit more suitable in-house curbside collection services to all Nine Electoral Areas of the Regional District in place of contracted services. The CVRD I graduated from high for younger children. automated curbside collection program will be established with a lower per home user fee than the existing contracted service. Should school,” said Kaplan. “There is the ‘boo facthe maximum amount be borrowed, the cost to property owners within the Garbage and/or Recyclable Materials Collection Service “In 1980, I started devel- tor’ so please be aware Area shall be recovered by user fees pursuant to CVRD Bylaw No. 1958, as amended, and outlined in the table below. Loan oping my own show, of that when bringing Authorization Bylaw No. 3607 is available for review at the Cowichan Valley Regional District office, located at 175 Ingram Street and I’ve been touring younger kids, but it is in Duncan, during regular office hours, Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, excluding statutory holidays. A copy of the bylaw, and the country ever since, a family-oriented show,” primarily with my fam- he said. additional information regarding the proposed program, is also available on the CVRD website at www.cvrd.bc.ca. ily fundraising magic Kelland says there ALTERnATIVE AppROVAL pROCESS And ELIgIBILITy show.” are a few exciting side The Regional District may adopt this bylaw unless at least 10% of electors within the service area indicate that a In the last 33 years, events planned during referendum must be held by submitting a signed Elector Response Form to the Regional District office no later than Kaplan has performed the shows, including 4:30 pm on Monday, November 26, 2012. Elector Response Forms must be in the form established by the Regional thousands of shows in children’s costume District, and only those persons who qualify as electors of the service area are entitled to sign. The Service Area 500 Canadian commu- contests and a contest is comprised of Electoral Areas: A – Mill Bay/Malahat; B – Shawnigan Lake; C – Cobble Hill; D – Cowichan Bay; nities. to guess what’s hidden “I’ve always loved in the coffin.

E – Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora; F – Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls; G – Saltair (excluding Gulf Islands); magic,” he said. “It The Kinsmen thank H – North Oyster/Diamond; and I – Youbou/Meade Creek. Service Area electors may qualify as either resident electors or as nonwas a childhood pasall their sponsors for resident property electors, as follows: sion, and I’m lucky this event, including resident Elector – You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a resident elector if you are age 18 or older on the to continue it as an p l a t i n u m s p o n s o r s day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months, and have been a resident of the Service Area adult. I love the feel- Lealand Contracting, ing you get when you 49th Parallel Grocery for the past 30 days or more. see something impos- and A&W and the many Non-resident Property Elector – You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a non-resident property elector if sible or amazing right local businesses who you are age 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months, have owned and before your eyes. I are supporting the funheld registered title to a property in the Service Area for the past 30 days or more, and do not qualify as a resident elector. NOTE: enjoy the fact that our draiser.

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member Jason Kelland. season.”

Kelland is excited Stage Fright: The t o b r i n g K a p l a n ’s Thrill-usion Show is thrill-usion show to meant to be a fun-filled Ladysmith.

Halloween-themed “We thought it would magic and illusion be a unique show to show. come to town,” he Kaplan blends magic said. “[Kaplan] does with music, theatre this across the country and dance. He incorfor non-profit organi- p o r a t e s c l a s s i c a l zations to help raise magic with grande illufunds, and he’s got a sion and original roulot of credentials. It tines as he resurrects looks like an interest- the long-dead Horror ing show. We’re really Ghost Show, a form of excited to bring it to theatre that was at the town and to kick off peak of its popularity an exciting Halloween during the mid-thirties

Only one non-resident property elector may submit a response form per property, regardless of how many owners there may be.

If less than 10% (2550) of the Service Area electors submit an Elector Response Form, the bylaw will be deemed to have the approval of the electors and the Regional District may proceed with adoption. For the purpose of conducting the alternative approval opportunity, the number of service area electors is calculated as 25,503.

No. of Service Area Homes in (Electoral Area) Service Area A - Mill Bay / Malahat 1728 B - Shawnigan Lake 3222 C - Cobble Hill 1413 D - Cowichan Bay 1083 E - Cowichan Station / Sahtlam / Glenora 1388 F - Cowichan Lake South / Skutz Falls 764 G - Saltair (excluding Gulf Islands) 803 H - North Oyster / Diamond 971 I - Youbou / Meade Creek 757 Eligible Electors 25,503 (2,550 + 10%) 12,129

Calculation Table Type of Service (**Weekly service during summer months) Recycling Recycling Recycling Recycling & Garbage Recycling & Garbage Recycling & Garbage** Recycling & Garbage Recycling Recycling & Garbage**

Existing Annual User Fee (Contracted Service) $48 $48 $51 $155 $155 $181 $155 $51 $181

Proposed Annual (CVRD Service)* $47 $47 $47 $154 $154 $170 $154 $47 $170

*includes debt servicing costs

Grant Jewellers wishes to thank all their customers and employees for 35 years of support and patronage.

We welcome customers and colleagues to join us for a celebration on Fri, Oct 26 from 2-4 pm.

We look forward to sharing Grant Jewellers memories as we turn the pages on this chapter of our lives and move forward towards new experiences and adventures.

Sincerely, Nita, Kirsty Coleen & Robyn

A copy of the bylaw and Elector Response Form is available from the Cowichan Valley Regional District, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1N8, Phone 250-746-2500/1 800 665-3955, e-mail kharrison@cvrd.bc.ca Or is also available on the CVRD website at www.cvrd.bc.ca.

Phone: (250) 746-2500 Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

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Chemainiacs clean up LSS students Echo Heights Forest will collect cans Not to be discouraged by the on-and-off rain, a hardy group of Chemainiacs spent several hours Oct. 13 pulling Scotch Broom, Himalayan blackberry and other invasive species plants from their beloved Echo Heights Forest.

Two truck loads were hauled off to the dump by the volunteers from the sponsoring Chemainus Residents Association (CRA).

Removal of the offending invasive (non-native) species gives the native ones, such as Camas, a greater chance to thrive and inhibits the growth of the invasive species.

As Echo Heights is not a North Cowichan designated park, the 52-acre second-growth Coastal Douglas fir f o r e s t d o e s n ’t g e t attention from municipal park or maintenance crews. Over the years, residents,

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Volunteers removed two truck loads of invasive plants from Echo Heights Forest in Chemainus on Oct. 13. usually not as orchestrated as this group, have taken upon themselves the stewardship task of yanking out the offending plants.

Mercifully, most of these are along the borders of the forest, close to the road.

This spring, CRA held its second annual Camas Fest, which featured education walks through the

forest led by several on the other hand, C h e m a i n i a c s w i t h calls for designation botanical expertise. of this rare ecosystem Echo Heights contin- as a park. The prior ues to be the subject council tabled indefiof competing visions. nitely the second readThe municipality of ing and public hearing North Cowichan has on the plan, and the prepared a compre- current council has hensive development not yet taken up the plan for the forest, matter again. calling for replacing — Submitted by half the acreage with the Chemainus some 200 housing R e s i d e n t s units. The CRA vision, Association

Before the young trick-or-treaters come to your door asking for candy this Halloween, a group of Ladysmith Secondary School students will be collecting food donations.

Some students at LSS are participating in We Scare Hunger, a campaign through Free the Children that was previously known as Halloween for Hunger.

Students will go to various neighbourhoods in groups of two and will put notices on people’s doors about the campaign a few days before Halloween. Then on Oct. 31, the students will be out from about 4:30-6 p.m. collecting non-perishable food items at those homes, explained Sierra and Alexandra Hamilton.

LSS students took part in the campaign last year as well, and it was very successful, said Sierra, who is in Grade 10.

Last year, 16 students participated in the campaign.

“We thought we always get cans for Christmas time, but there are never any major can drives through the rest of the year,” said Alexandra, who is in Grade 11.

“For people who don’t have a lot, I think this is a healthier choice than candy, so they get a nutritious, balanced diet,” added Sierra.

People who don’t receive a visit from the students but would still like to contribute to the campaign can drop off non-perishable food donations at Ladysmith Secondary School.

All the food collected will be donated to the Ladysmith Food Bank.

Through the We Scare Hunger campaign, students support their local food bank and raise awareness about hunger and poverty by trick-or-treating for non-perishable food items instead of just candy or by collecting canned goods at school and in their community.

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YOUR WORDS “I’m super excited just because it was one of those bucket-list experiences.”

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It’s the name of United Way Central and Northern Vancouver island (UWCNVI)’s annual fundraising campaign, and in this case, it may start in Nanaimo, where the organization is based, but the change reaches so much farther.

It’s easy to think that an organization like UWCNVI is Nanaimo-focused, but when you look at the organizations it supports, you realize just how far-reaching it is — and how much our community depends on this group.

This year, donations to the Change Starts Here campaign will fund 22 local organizations, including many right in Ladysmith or based outside of Ladysmith that support local families. These including Ladysmith Family and Friends, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island, Boys and Girls Club of Central Vancouver Island, Cowichan Valley Hospice Society, Haven Society and the Vancouver Island Crisis Society.

This year, the Change Starts Here campaign aims to raise $700,000 for critically-needed programs for children, youth and seniors in central Vancouver Island.

“There is no question that times are tough for many in our community, with an uncertain and shifting economy — high child poverty, the stresses on working poor families, struggles with mental health and addictions, domestic violence/bullying and the rise of the number of vulnerable seniors,” says Signy Madden, executive director of UWCNVI. “The good news is that there is a way to help. Lives are changed for the better, and people gain hope and learn skills to make a better life through United Way funding.”

UWCNVI has been investing in programs and services that help people to improve their lives and that strengthen the community since 1958. Last year, UWCNVI raised $986,000 across central and north Island communities and was able to make grants to 44 charities supporting 50 programs for children, youth and seniors.

It’s an incredibly worthy cause. Donations can be made online at www.uwcnvi.ca or by calling 250-729-7400.

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Results from last week’s question Does the XL Food Inc. beef recall make you think more about where your food comes from?

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To whom do we give thanks?

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am sure you have noticed that there always seem to be some new “buzz words” or expressions that we commonly use.

One of those that I hear used frequently these days is “entitlement.”

There are, no doubt, many things in life to which we may well be entitled — fair wages for labour, justice etc. At the same time, there are things which we are privileged to enjoy, but these are not the same as entitlements.

Something that seems to be missing much of the time is a sense of gratitude.

Gratitude is something that seems to need to be taught.

What is the point of all the above?

As I write this, we have just celebrated Thanksgiving, and this seems to me to be significant.

What does the obser-

Points to Ponder Rev. Michael Wimmer

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vance of Thanksgiving mean to us? I can only try to answer that for myself and guess at what it may mean for many.

Historically, it has been the time when in a rural and agricultural society, we give thanks to God for the blessings and, perhaps, the richness of the harvest of the land and/or sea.

I suspect many of us find ourselves rather far removed from a deep appreciation of the blessings of the fruitfulness of either or both.

Most of us are so urbanized that it is difficult to appreciate how dependent we are on the fruitfulness of the land and sea. We go to the stores to get what we need. The sophisticated systems that are in

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Thoughtfulness about all these things would seem to be a precursor to the thankfulness that is appropriate. Thankfulness is the condition that leads to the action of thanksgiving.

The next issue is “To whom do we give thanks?”

“Who is ultimately responsible for all the abundances we know?”

Much will depend upon our life view.

Do we think the world and the universe are the result of chance? Do we think that they are the result of design and creative activity?

I cannot answer this for

anyone other than myself, but I can share my view with you.

Unequivocally, I can say I believe they are the result of divine activity, that there is a God who is ultimately and supremely responsible for the wonders and potential of the world in which we live and move and have our being. Anything else seems to be much more of a stretch of the imagination than an act of belief.

In that framework, God is to be thanked for all the blessings of our creation and redemption, for all the blessings of the fruits of land and sea, for love and sustenance.

St. Paul urges that “… in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ give thanks every day for everything to our God and Father.”

(Ephesians 5:20) What better way is there to express this than to share the bounty with others, especially the needy?

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Ratepayers do not want Alternate Approval Process

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Government Contacts LOCAL: Rob Hutchins Mayor, Ladysmith 250-245-6403 rhutchins@ladysmith.ca

Editor: Recently, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) announced that they would be using the Alternate Approval Process (AAP) to decide whether or not to proceed with upgrading the recycling pickup program in CVRD Electoral Districts, including Area H. I personally applaud the move to improve service and lower costs in the long term by having the CVRD provide the service directly.

However, the process is not going to referendum the way it normally would. Instead, we’re going to be asked to use the Alternate Approval Process to make this decision.

The last time we were asked to use the Alternate Approval Process in North Oyster, we defeated a badly needed fire hall update — not because we don’t need an updated fire hall, but because people didn’t believe in using what many regard as a sneaky way to pass bylaws.

Citizens are increasingly concerned about spending at local levels, especially on long-term financing of mega projects. Use of the AAP makes it incredibly easy for municipalities and regional districts to get programs approved even though many citizens would be opposed.

The North Oyster Diamond Ratepayers Association has therefore requested of each of the four major political parties in B.C. that they rescind legislation that allows the use of the Alternate Approval Process.

Bob Smits North Oyster Diamond Ratepayers Association

Where’s the enforcement for unmuffled motorcycles?

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REGIONAL: Rob Hutchins Chair, CVRD 250-245-6403 rhutchins@ladysmith.ca PROVINCIAL: Doug Routley MLA, Nanaimo-North Cowichan Ladysmith Constituency Office: 250-245-9375 (Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

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Wayne Johnston sent us a photo of the crew at Van Isle Truck Tech Ltd. on Rocky Creek Road outside at their meeting place during the Great British Columbia ShakeOut earthquake drill on Oct. 18. If you have any photos you would like to share with Chronicle readers, please submit them to editor@ladysmith chronicle.com. bylaws, and many go as far as to restrict truckers from using their engine brakes near populated areas.

However, there seems to be a reluctance to enforce these bylaws against unmuffled motorcycles, which are often cruising through our streets.

I submit that these bikes make far more noise than truck engine brakes, and, in any case, engine brakes are useful for safety reasons.

I know there are laws against unmuffled or noisy modified vehicles, and many of us would like to see more enforcement.

These vehicles must be going by police on a daily basis, and where the noise is so obviously blatant, why is there no enforcement?

I don’t feel that police should be waiting for a complaint when the infraction is so obvious.

Michael Smith Ladysmith

Premier Clark’s stewardship has flittered away Editor: Premier Clark is clear she does not like her job. The legislature makes her sick.

To her, democracy is a sick culture; perhaps accountability is sickeningly inconvenient.

Like Republican Rick, she wants to wallow among friends, not the people she has ignored along with their elected representatives asking for accountability. Like the many small business folks that are hurting from reduced market cash flows, her stewardship has flittered away.

The tax giveaways that were to bring trickle-down benefits have become trickle-away market cash shortages.

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rate tax reductions as cash taken from their own pockets and cash registers.

Many are starting to see that those taxes are public property and not the administration’s to gift to supportive friends.

It appears more like a theft of public assets.

They also view the elected trustees being fired due to their stand on accountability for the community children [as] a move for pilfering or embezzling from B.C. children’s futures. Likewise with heath and other ministries.

Clark may become happier as small business folks are looking for a new ideology that can actually promote prosperity.

The outcome of the next election is likely uncertain to the wire, but business and shoppers alike are shopping for a new market growth ideology and a hope to their future.

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Ladysmith residents concerned about tar sands, pipelines and tankers are joining a province-wide movement this week.

Ladysmith is one of 48 B.C. communities included in a province-wide Defend Our Coast day of action to show growing opposition to the risks posed by tar sands pipelines and tankers this Wednesday (Oct. 24).

Rallies will be held at MLA offices across the province, and participants will link arms to symbolize B.C.’s unbroken wall of opposition, according to a press release.

The action at MLA Doug Routley’s constituency office located at 524 First Ave. will take place Wednesday at noon.

Local volunteers are organizing the event with province-wide support and facilitation by online campaign organization Leadnow.ca.

The day of action will follow the Defend Our Coast mass sitin Monday at the provincial legislature in Victoria, which was endorsed by community, union, business and Aboriginal leaders, including David Suzuki, Stephen Lewis and Chief Jackie Thomas of the Yinka Dene Alliance, as well as celebrities like Michael Moore and Ellen Page.

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polling data by Stratcom that shows a majority of British Columbians oppose the proposed Enbridge and Kinder Morgan pipeline, according to the press release.

“People from all walks of life — First Nations, ranchers, fishermen, business owners, foresters, teachers — are coming together like never before to form a wall of opposition and to call on our provincial leaders to defend our coast from tar sands pipelines and tankers,” said Nadia Nowak, local outreach co-ordinator for Leadnow.ca. “These pipelines affect all British Columbians.”

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Develop a year-round public market downtown. Ask downtown businesses to encourage employees to rideshare.

Those are just some of the ideas residents offered during an Ideas Café hosted by the Town of Ladysmith and its consultants Oct. 20.

As part of the first phase of a process to update the town’s zoning bylaw, residents had a chance to look over information and leave feedback during the open house.

The current zoning bylaw was adopted in 1997. The town adopted its Official Community

Plan (OCP) in 2003, and planner Lisa Brinkman says municipalities generally create a zoning bylaw to help implement the broader objectives of the OCP. “The zoning bylaw is a tool to implement the OCP and visioning,” she explained. “Some of the things we can achieve with zoning are development and housing; it regulates how land can be used and can be developed.”

The zoning bylaw looks at issues such as landscaping, parking, the form and character of a building and the permitted use for buildings.

Brinkman describes this first phase of the zoning bylaw update process as taking the pulse of the community.

“We do have the OCP and visioning, so in one

sense, we do have the pulse of the community, so it’s just touching base and asking about those more specific things that zoning tackles,” she said.

Brinkman sees this process as an opportunity to potentially create more housing options and improve the process for businesses coming into town.

The town’s consultants will now take all the information they gathered at the Ideas LINDSAY CHUNG/CHRONICLE Café and do a closer Coun. Glenda Patterson takes notes during the review of the existing Town of Ladysmith’s Ideas Café Oct. 20. bylaw to come up with a draft zoning bylaw.

Phase 3 will include town expects to finalThroughout the win- drafting a new zon- ize the updated zoning ter, there will be a tech- ing bylaw this spring, bylaw and go to the nical analysis of the review by staff and the public hearing stage in existing zoning bylaws town’s Advisory Design the summer. and development per- Panel, a stakeholder Information about the mit area guidelines, as committee workshop update can be found well as workshops with and a second commu- o n l i n e a t w w w. l a d staff and council. nity open house. The ysmithzoningbylaw.ca.

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custody Monday after Arish, Egypt, over the he was in his youth the Freedom Flotilla weekend. and has medication Coalition ship he was The almost-80-year- he needs to take daily,” on, the Estelle, was old retired United M a n l y ’s s o n , P a u l , boarded in interna- Church minister was wrote in an e-mail to tional waters north of on the Estelle, along the media. “I hope that with several other the Israeli Defence international protes- Forces respect his tors, in an attempt to human rights and legal bring humanitarian rights and treat him supplies to civilians with the respect and in Gaza. dignity he deserves.”

“While he is in good The Estelle left health for his age, he N a p l e s i n e a r l y is not as resilient as October and headed

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On Monday, Paul wrote on the Gaza’s Ark website that he had heard that Canadian consular officials had seen his father and reported that “he is in good health and is receiving his daily medication but that he is very tired.”

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Shaku Family Martial Arts in Ladysmith is hosting a free workshop Sat., Nov. 3 Caitlin McKay

“You can avoid it, but any different for kids practise it enough so registration is required. you’re not going to stop and adults. The strat- that it becomes sec- Parents are requested THE CHRONICLE it unless you neutralize egy doesn’t change, ond nature,” he said. to attend with their Since the Amanda what the bullies are and the strategies are The workshop takes children.

Todd tragedy, bullying doing, or else you are pretty strong with this place Nov. 3 from 11:30 Shaku Family has been a hot topic. going to be continually approach. The chal- a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Material Arts is locatThe 15-year-old Port subjected,” explained lenge is to get kids to while it is free, pre- ed at 25 High St. Coquitlam girl commit- Walsh. “The purpose ted suicide on Oct. 10 of this training is to and was the victim of empower kids to have bullying and cyberbul- another option than lying. just walking away and Most bullying vic- to actually engage the tims may think that bully to address the those old strategies situation.” like walking away Most bullying policies or telling a teacher place the responsibildon’t often work and ity upon teachers and sometimes can make authority figures to the bullying worse. It stop it. But kids need can seem to victims to learn how to take that there is little they charge of the situation can do to change their because that is a more situation effective and so the method to abuse con- Quoted in the Chronicle stop their tinues. victimizaSo what tion. c a n v i c - “The purpose of “ O n t h e tims do? this training is front lines only S h a k u to empower kids i s w h e r e Family attention M a r t i a l to have another n e e d s t o A r t s h a s option than just be given. created walking away Nf oort cj uh si lta course and to actually d r e n t o that is d e s i g n e d engage the bully h a v e to help to address the ob pu tt i ofnosr, victims only situation.” take conauthority trol of the figures as Sifu Cathal Walsh, situation well. They and allow Shaku Family Martial Arts n e e d t o Includes dresser, mirror, chest, night them to empower table, headboard, footboard & rails deflect the kids to attention. have conSifu Cathal Walsh, fidence and training,” the chief instructor at explained Walsh. “[It Shaku, completed his is ] teaching children certification in Verbal how to represent themonly Defense and Influence selves and understand Tactics with a special how their voice and focus on Youth and body language relate Bullying. to the perception of Available in pub or Walsh will be offer- themselves to potencounter height ing a free informative tial victims. They have and interactive work- control over how peoshop called The Bully ple perceive them and Expert Sat., Nov. 3 in react to them.”

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Long-eared bat released in Chemainus Lindsay Chung

them here,” she said. flight, we quickly lost “They’re quite rare.” sight of it.”

The bat was taken The bat arrived at On a recent Saturday to Wild ARC from Wild ARC Sept. 21. evening, as soon as it Chemainus, and Marks It was found hang2012-10-30 2012-10-28 2012-10-29 2012-10-27 became dark, Kari released it very close ing on the wall by (Tuesday) (Sunday) (Monday) (Saturday) Marks did something to where it was origi- the medical clinic on Height Height Time Height Time Time Height Time PDT (m) (ft) PDT (m) (ft) PDT (m) (ft) PDT (m) (ft) pretty unique. nally found.

Esplanade Street in 04:48 3.2 10.5 05:41 3.3 10.8 06:30 3.4 11.2 07:15 3.5 11.5 Marks, the manager In the dark, Marks Chemainus.

10:03 2.2 7.2 10:48 2.4 7.9 11:30 2.5 8.2 12:11 2.7 8.9 16:02 3.5 11.5 16:28 3.5 11.5 16:54 3.5 11.5 17:20 3.4 11.2 of the Wild ARC Wild released the bat in the “For us, it was a little 22:41 1.1 3.6 23:13 0.9 3.0 23:45 0.8 2.6 Animal Rehabilitation grassy area beside The bit odd to be hanging Centre in Metchosin, Steeples seniors resi- like that,” said Marks. released a long-eared dence on Esplanade “They usually hang out ...Call bat in Chemainus Oct. Street. in groups, assuming it Tom Andrews 6 at around 7:30 p.m.

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This rare long-eared bat spent about two weeks at the Wild ARC rehabilitation centre and was recently released in Chemainus.

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Marks says there are two different species of long-eared bats — the western myotis and the Keen’s myotis — and they are not sure which species this one is.

“We spoke to a bat expert at the Royal BC Museum, and he said it could be either,” said Marks.

Wi l d A R C g e t s a least a few animals transferred to the rehabilitation facil-

ity in Metchosin from Chemainus each year, but Marks thinks this is the first time they have had a long-eared bat from Chemainus.

Wild ARC is a Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre operated by the BC SPCA. As the only wildlife rehabilitation centre on southern Vancouver I s l a n d , Wi l d A R C treats almost 2,000 wild animals annually from throughout the region.

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A&E Allen has a passion for photography Chronicle

Community art showcase

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DUANE ALLEN

Digital photographer Duane Allen’s work is first on the list of artists on the Canadian Nature Photographer website, and it’s not hard to see why. Allen is a member of the Ladysmith Arts Council, and his works have been exhibited in the 2011 Mid-Island Photo Expo.

Sherry Bezanson Ladysmith Arts Council

Wildlife is his penchant and the West Coast, his palette.

Duane Allen has been a Ladysmith Arts Council member for several years. He is a digital photographer whose works have been exhibited in the 2011 Mid-Island Photo Expo at the Ladysmith Art Gallery.

Allen took a photography class in high school and was also guided by his father, who was a hobbyist photographer.

Having a darkroom at home inspired learning the art and skill of this medium. He started his work on a 35-mm camera and developing his photos in the home darkroom.

His interest and learning continued to grow as an adult, and he started his business, Kermode Art, three years ago. He said he based the name on the elusive Kermode bear, the white spirit bear, but he admits he’s never seen one.

His work on boats has allowed him extensive travel in coastal B.C. waters and near the stomping grounds of the Kermode.

Allen is inspired by wildlife, landscapes, industrial abstract, portraiture and the exploration of HDR photography. HDR, or High Dynamic Range, is the rendering of computer graphics by using lighting calculations done in a larger dynamic range. This allows the preservations of details that could otherwise be lost due to limiting contrasting ratios in regular photography.

In HDR, bright objects can be really bright, dark things can be really dark, and details can be seen in both. This gives the photo greater depth and perspective.

Allen describes himself as a largely-selftaught still photographer. He uses the computer programs Light Room and Photoshop, DCR Affects Pro and Photomatrix.

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Allen describes photography as his passion; it provides him with a deeper relevance and exploration than other forms. He enjoys masking objects into back-

grounds or foregrounds, perhaps an animal or bird that is hidden at first glance. He will situate these objects in a similar shade or subject that encourages a deeper study of the piece to see it.

His artist inspirations are Ansel Adams,

R o b e r t B a t e m a n , nearly everywhere Robert Burden, John he goes is a Nikon M a r r i o t t a n d D a v e D-90. The D-90 is a Brosha.

12.3-megapixel digital Allen prefers to use SLR reflex camera that simple black frames has won awards for the primarily but likes the advanced best D-SLR. industrial look of aluCurrently, Allen’s art minum as well. is on display at the His trusty sidekick Printingdun Beanery that accompanies him in Ladysmith.

Oktoberfest Thank you.

The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce would like to sincerely thank all those who attended our annual fundraiser - Oktoberfest, on Saturday, October 13th. Thank you to those businesses who generously contributed amazing items for the silent/live auction.

A special thank you to Duck Paterson for his fabulous job as MC and to the volunteers who helped to set up and take down.

We would also like to thank the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2101 who provided the venue for our event and the fabulous German meal, as well as the Old Town Bakery for their scrumptious dessert.

The Alf Carter Band provided the spectacular entertainment for the evening. The Ladysmith Fire/ Rescue provided additional hilarious entertainment as well. Thanks to you both.

Thank you to Barry Frech – Ladysmith Taxi for providing safe rides home.

A portion of the proceeds will be given to the Ladysmith Fire/Rescue and the 25th Anniversary of the Festival of Lights.

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tinues to inspire with Competition. She conher indelible musical- tinued to impress her THE CHRONICLE ity and finesse. judges and listeners, Born in Victoria and landing numerous top Critically-acclaimed raised in Vancouver, prizes and prestigious pianist Lorraine Min Min is a high school awards of distinction has impressed audigraduate of Interlochen in the Washington ences worldwide with Arts Academy, and she I n t e r n a t i o n a l , her artistic brilliance graduated Pi Kappa D’Angelo and William and virtuosity.

Lambda with her bach- Kapell International And this Sunday (Oct. elor’s degree from the competitions, along 28), she will perform P e a b o d y I n s t i t u t e with several genermusic based either o f J o h n s H o p k i n s ous grants from the directly or loosely on University, attending Canada Council for old stories depicting both on full scholar- the Arts. timeless themes of ships.

Tickets for Sunday’s love, sorrow or loss S h e r e c e i v e d h e r concert are $15 or $20 in the intimate setting d o c t o r a l a n d m a s - at the door. Advance of the 1891 heritage ter’s degrees from the tickets are available building St. Michael’s Juilliard School. a t Va l l e y Vi n e s t o Church in Chemainus Min’s vibrant and Wines in Mill Bay, Ten during the first St. artistic talent was dis- Old Books in Duncan, Michael’s Presents PHOTO SUBMITTED tinguished at a young Ocean Soul Book Caffé concert of the 2012-13 season, Legends and Critically-acclaimed pianist Lorraine Min performs age as she was the top- in Crofton, Salamander ranking Canadian pia- Books in Ladysmith, this Sunday at St. Michael’s Church in Chemainus.

Ballads. nist at 19 years old in Little Town Market Co. The program, which begins at 2 p.m., will the performance, there York Times for her the Harveys Leeds and in Chemainus and the i n c l u d e w o r k s b y will be a Meet the “impeccable phrase- Busoni International Chemainus Festival shaping” and “crystal- Competitions, and lau- Inn or by calling 250Mozart, Liszt, Chopin Artists Reception.

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Tickets are now on sale for the greatest pre-Christmas show in Chemainus. Santa Baby, presented by the Royal Canadian Legion Chemainus Branch 191, takes place Nov. 16-18.

“It’s a huge Christmas variety show,” said director/producer

Dawn Adams. “When t h e y l e a v e S a n t a ’s workshop, they’re going to be singing and dancing and feeling happy.”

Joining the talented cast for this production for the first time are Welsh Tenor Peter Brady, and Bob Johns, following his success at the Chemainus Bluegrass Festival.

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“They can expect to laugh their bells off,” he said. “We want to make sure the Chemainus crowd gets some exposure to the Christmas cheer before they go out and face the malls — and just remind them what a good old-fashioned Christmas is like.”

Tickets for Santa Baby are $30 and include a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, catered by Legion members. There will NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE be two evening shows Santa Baby cast members, from left, Margaret on Nov. 16 and 17 and a Maltby, Bob Rawn and Mari Chambers will get evmatinee on Nov. 18. eryone in the Christmas spirit Nov. 16-18.

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Logging Museum opened — Chronicles From The Past were advised that, “The water supply will be turned off at the home of any person breaking these regulations and will remain off until the garden taps have been removed.”

October 1962 The local Parent Teacher’s Association held its first meeting for the 1962-63 school term with Ladysmith Elementary School principal Ron Jones as guest speaker. Jones explained to the members in attendance that the school was introducing a “new math” program in the elementary classrooms utilizing the “Cuisenaire System.” Jones warned the parents that this method of teaching arithmetic “takes time to learn,” and he asked parents to be very patient with their children and not to confuse them by helping at home with the “old” method of learning math. [Note: I wonder what happened to all of those sets of brightlycoloured Cuisenaire

Retired teachers wanted for volunteer tutoring program Volunteers needed for one-on-one tutoring in Ladysmith area Lindsay Chung

literacy outreach co-ordinator for someone who is empathetic Margaret Ames. “Last year, and patient and flexible,” said we made 130 matches, used Ames.

Tutors are matched with peoAre you a retired teacher who 60 volunteer tutors and put is still dedicated to helping 7,000 hours of volunteer tutor- ple who are looking for help. others? Then Literacy Central ing in the community, which They meet in a public area — Vancouver Island is looking for runs between Ladysmith and which in Ladysmith is usually Nanoose.” the library, explained Ames. you.

LCVI is looking for retired LCVI provides professional Literacy Central Vancouver Island (LCVI), which is based teachers in the Ladysmith area development to volunteer in Nanaimo, is looking for vol- who would like to volunteer tutors, and volunteers receive a copy of the organizaunteer tutors in the tion’s newsletter, Tutor Ladysmith area.

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LCVI was begun in LCVI asks for a sixthe early 1990s and month commitment, but was then known as “They know they have helped Ames says most volunLiteracy Nanaimo.

The tutoring pro- somebody improve their skills and teers stay two to five their self-esteem, and they have years. gram, which runs Ames believes one of from Ladysmith to made a contribution.” the reasons volunteers Nanoose, provides Margaret Ames, Literacy Central Vancouver Island stay is because of what free one-on-one tutorthey get out of the work. ing in English, math “They know they have and computers to anythree hours of their time each helped somebody improve their one aged 19 and older.

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by Vancouver Island University Ladysmith area who wants to they have made a contribution,” improve his or her language, she says. and LCVI. Anyone interested in becom“Since we started the program, math and/or computer skills.

“We’re looking for people who ing a tutor can contact Ames at we have helped more than 2,900 learners, and we have are experienced teachers and outreach@literacycentralvi.org used 720 volunteer hours,” said have three hours a week to give, or 250-754-8988.

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rods in various lengths we had in every classroom in the 60s?]

On Mon., Oct. 22, the Comox Logging and Railway Company Logging Museum was officially opened in Ladysmith. The museum featured Locie No. 11 “with whistle wailing, safety valve popping and bell clanging” as a key component in the new tourist venue. With Minister of Recreation and Conservation Earle Westwood and the vicepresident of Crown Zellerbach, Hugh Hodgins, in attendance, Village Commission chairman Len Ryan told the crowd of more than 300 that, “The logging museum and the arboretum would provide a permanent reminder of the logging industry in the years to come.”

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30. Altonen, an unem- here, and I am pleased The following week, a ployed miner in his to learn that they are Tag Day was held in 60s, left behind a wife contented, industrious Ladysmith, with Girl and two children. He and law-abiding citi- Guides collecting more took his own life not zens.” than $100. Produce far from the Ladysmith A group of Ladysmith was also dropped off Cemetery by slash- businessmen went to a t J a m e s o n ’s f e e d ing his throat with a Nanaimo at the end of store, and cash donastraight-bladed razor. September to welcome tions were left at the His coat was found Prince Arthur, Duke Bank of Commerce hanging from a nearby of Connaught, who for the “Prairie Relief tree and in the pocket had been appointed Fund.” [NOTE: Later was a note explain- Governor General of that month, the first of i n g t h a t h e c o u l d Canada in 1911. Prince several carloads of supnot find work, was Arthur, a son of Queen plies left Nanaimo with in poor health and Victoria, was accompa- donations collected in overwhelmed by debt. nied by his wife during Ladysmith, Wellington, N a n a i m o C o r o n e r his visit to B.C., but the Nanaimo and Parksville.

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Cyclocross racers coming to Ladysmith This Sunday, Transfer Beach will host Crosstoberfest, a cyclocross race that is part of the Cross on the Rock series Caitlin McKay THE CHRONICLE

Cyclists can prepare their tires for the upcoming Crosstoberfest Race this Sunday (Oct. 28) at Transfer Beach.

This event, which is part of the Cross on the Rock series, is for cyclists of all levels who want to come out to compete, have fun and dress up. With Halloween just a few days away, competitors are encouraged to dress up — no need for a broomstick if a witch can have a bike!

“People tend to dress up in costumes and race hard. It’s really just a lot of fun, and because it is Halloween, it is a unique feature for people who race around Halloween,” said Tara Pollock, the local organizer of the event.

The race is great for people who want to

challenge their bodies and have fun. The 2.5-kilometre route at Transfer Beach incorporates obstacles, stairs and the playground.

“It is not as intimidating as other cycling races that might be longer in length. It’s just a lot of fun, and it’s a big range of ages.

There are grandmas and grandpas out there racing as well,” said Pollock, who says a team of volunteers have been working hard to make this year’s event great.

Cross on the Rock was started in 2005

by Normon Thibault, who has been racing for 10 years.

He says cyclocross racing can occur on any terrain and include many different challenges.

“Cyclocross is a shorter race ... it is basically a cross between road biking and mountain bik-

ten more popular,” said Thibault, the series organizer. “We push that family event atmosphere, and it is very inclusive and we try to eliminate any negative attitude — it is just really friendly.”

Each year, participation numbers have increased.

The biggest growth has been in the women’s and men over 50 categories, but Thibault says those groups are still underrepresented.

“We had a 45-percent increase, which was really cool, but it is showing that it is really underrepresented area and if we concentrate on it, we will see more people out. Female racing is FILE PHOTO typically really small,” Cyclocross racers will gather at Transfer Beach this he said.

A father himself, Sunday (Oct. 28) for the Crosstoberfest Race. The 2.5-kilometre route incorporates obstacles, stairs T h i b a u l t i s h a p p y to see how familyand the playground. friendly the races ing. It’s been around but it’s only the last have become. His for over 100 years, decade that it’s got- three-year-old son par-

ticipates in the races, along with his wife.

“It is exciting to see how family-oriented it has become. I can go out with my little guy, and he can race and my wife races and I race ... it’s become a real community fixture in some places,” he said.

In celebration of Oktoberfest, bratwurst and beverages will be served to all

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Competitors can register online at www. crossontherock.com/ races/cotr2012race5/.

Spectators are encouraged to come down and watch the Frankensteins, witches and other ghouly characters race. There will be a beginner clinic at 10:15 a.m., and the racing starts at 11 a.m.

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

HINO CENTRAL Fraser Valley is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician (Senior Apprentice or Journeyman) to add to our growing team in Langley. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits in a fully-equipped ultra-modern facility.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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250-740-0115

www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

250-245-7153

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PETS

FURNITURE

ELECTRICAL

PET CARE SERVICES

1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989.

Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

CAT SITTING in my home.

No cages. Minimum 7-day or long term stay. Limited space.

(250)740-5554

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Delivery Guy

APPLIANCES

(250) 597-8335

MAYTAG SXS fridge, $350, white 17 cu ft fridge $300, 30” almond self cleaning range, $125, white 30” range $150, white self clean convection range $250. Apt sized stacking washer/dryer $350. Washer dryer sets $200-$350. Washers $150-$250, Dryers $100$150.

Built-in dishwashers $100-$150. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.

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HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

Augusta dining table and chairs. Solid dark wood, pub height table w/butterfly leaf. 4 pub height chairs w/microfibre toupe seats. Never used - still in boxes. $450. 250-245-2580.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FOR RESTLESS or cramping legs. A fast acting remedy since 1981, sleep at night, proven for 31 years. Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. www.allcalm.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE

AUCTIONS

* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing

FARM MARKET AUCTION Food Service & Farm Equipment, Nov. 3, 11 AM at Horstings Farm, 2 mi N. of Cache Creek. View photos at doddsauction.com 1-866545-3259

Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343

MOVING & STORAGE BOOKS, COINS, STAMPS

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633.

A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service.

Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

NORMAN ROCKWELL rare books. Norman Rockwell, 60 Year Retrospective (Thomas S. Buechner). A soft cover in good condition w/ pullout prints of Rockwell’s art published in 1972. Second book, Norman Rockwell Illustrator (Arthur L. Guptill). Hard cover in hard cover box, good condition has history and beautiful art work. Published in 1946.

Asking $100 ea or $175 for both. Call (250)924-7866.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

PLUMBING

BC’s #1 employer is Health Care Make This The Year You Could Get A Dental Health Career

Dental Assistant II Program will prepare graduates to meet or exceed the requirements for a Dental Assistant Level II in British Columbia.

As a dependable and approachable person, you’ve always been drawn to jobs that involve working with people. Thanks to your hands-on training at Discovery Community College, you will become an integral part of a team in your new career as a Dental Assistant. Your patients will depend on you for quality treatment, advice, and comfort as you assist the dentist and carry

Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse.

Perfect for recreational property or full time living.

Motivated seller $378,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

out chairside procedures.

Is a Dental Health Career Right for You? Call or go Online for more information Starts January in Parksville

Starts November in Nanaimo Funding may be available

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PROFESSIONAL

GARAGE SALES MOVING SALE 1129 3rd Ave Ladysmith: October 27 & 28 (Saturday & Sunday), Oak furniture, kitchenware, glass windows, golf clubs, skis, garden tools and much more. Sale starts at 9:00 am to 4:00 pm both days.

Travel Bursary available Funding may be available

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HOSPITAL AREA: Solid older Nanaimo home, lots of updates. Freshly painted; Move in Ready. 3bdrms up, 2bdrm suite down. Listed below assessment, $335.000. To view: 250-740-6803 / 250-619-7650.

What’s Happening

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOMES FOR RENT

AUTO FINANCING

3 BEDROOM, 2 bathroom 3 level house with unfinished basement and large separate insulated workshop. Brand new woodstove being installed. Located at 1066 Fair Rd, in Errington on acreage $1100 per month 250-9549547

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

509 WEEKS CRESCENT- Nanaimo. Solid family home with 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 2 kitchens for a possible suite, lrg fenced yard, mature trees, carport, new thermal windows. $285,000. (250)740-1130.

WELL BUILT older home for sale, 613 Bruce Ave, Nanaimo, BC. 2 Bdrm up and 1 down with a 1-Pc ensuite. This home is clean and well built, with some new updates. $248,500. Call (250)591-1210,

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House?

Pretty House? Moving?

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We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 210 BULLER- 2 bdrms, $695.

Call Ardent Properties. w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s . c o m (250)753-0881.

Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, (2) 1 bdrm $625, incl. heat & hot water, avail. now, sm pets welcome.

Call Karen 250-709-2765.

ClassiďŹ ed Deadline Change

The advertising deadline for the Oct. 30th issue of the Chronicle will be 10:00 am Friday, Oct. 26th.

Ocean & Harbour Views 55+ Building 2 Bdrm Suite Ladysmith 385 Davis Road

250-246-5688

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: 4 bdrm house, close to all schools, incl. water, sewer, garbage. Hydro not incl. Avail. immed. $1100/mo + damage deposit. Leave msg.

Call 250-245-4869.

LADYSMITH lrg 2bdrm, 1bath, jetted tub, sep. shower, F/S, W/D DW, lrg fenced yrd, garage, RV/boat prkng, N/S. RR. $1,250. Oct. 1st. 250-722-7377

Ladysmith: Birchwood Rd., 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1100/mo, N/P, N/S, available now, Ref’s required.

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.

2 BEDROOM trailer with deck, on large lot, located on Trees property, on the Alberni hwy Parksville. $600 per month 250-954-9547

HOMES FOR RENT Ladysmith: 2 bdrm, 1 bath home in quiet neighbourhood, close to schools & recreation.

Avail. Nov. 1st. N/P. $786/mo.

Security deposit required. Call Ron @ 1-250-399-4540.

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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.

Excellent condition. $9000. 250-653-9978

VEHICLES WANTED WE BUY All Cars! Running or Not, we will buy it!

Cars/Trucks/Vans. Sell Any Car today with One Free Phone: 1-800-551-8647.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

Call Royal LePage 250-245-0975

OFFICE/RETAIL LADYSMITH. Warehouse/Office space. For further info call 250-714-2746.

WANT TO GET NOTICED? Prime retail/office space for rent in highly visible historical building on corner of First and Roberts in Ladysmith. 1,687 sq ft.

2 bathrooms, small kitchen, new flooring, A/C

Call 250-245-2277

SUITES, LOWER

LADYSMITH: 2-BDRM, bright top floor. Available Nov. 1st.

N/S. $675./mo. 250-924-3349.

MODULAR HOMES

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APARTMENTS FURNISHED

LADYSMITH- RENOVATED 3 bdrms, 1 bath, $1200+ utils.

NS/NP. Call (250)754-9279.

Auto

Ladysmith: 4 bdrm, close to downtown, in-law suite ground flr, partially furnished, 6 mo lease, $550 damage deposit, avail. Nov. 1st, $1100/mo + hydro. 1-250-213-7686.

YOUBOU: WATERFRONT, semi furn/unfurn, 1bdrm grnd level, garden, N/S, W/D. $650 hydro incl’d. 250-217-1173.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Guaranteed

694 COLONIA- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, $1495. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

LADYSMITH. UPGRADED 2 bdrm apt available early Nov. Close to town, no stairs. Incls fridge, stove, w/d. $685 plus utilities. 250-741-0353, 7142746. ERWE@shaw.ca

LADYSMITH: Level entry 2 bed 2 bath + den 1000 sf suite in new house. Can furnish if wanted. Own garage. Ocean view. New appliances. Quiet area. Walking to shops/restaurants. $1195 + utils. NS, small pet might be OK. Refs req’d.

Avail Nov 1. (250) 668-0657

1-800-910-6402

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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.

SUITES, UPPER

TOWNHOUSES #2 - 715 MALONE- 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, $750. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

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.

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Up Coming BASTION CITY WANDERERS VOLKSSPORT CLUB - 10 mm Cedar walk on Sat, Nov 3. Registration 9:45 am at the end of Nicola Road (Cable Bay) and the walk starts at 10 am. More info call Ethel at 250-756-9796.

NEXT MT. BRENTON GARDEN CLUB MEETING - Tues, Nov. 6, 1 pm, Calvary Baptist Church, 3319 River Road in Chemainus.

Presentation on floral arranging. Will be a door prize, brag table and guests are welcome. $2 drop in fee.

For more info 246-4109, CHRISTMAS TEA & BAZAAR - Ladysmith Legion Br# 171, Fri, Nov 16, 1-3 pm.

LADYSMITH HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY - is looking for volunteers of all ages.

Visit our table and pick up an application at the Health Fair, Fri, Oct 26, Ladysmith Senior Secondary School.

BASTION CITY WANDERERS VOLKSSPORT CLUB invite you to a 6 or 10 Km Ladysmith walk on Sat, Oct 27. Registration 9:45 am in the upper Coronation parking lot near Ricky's Restaurant and the walk starts at 10 am More info, Ethel at 250-756-9796.

GARAGE SALE/ FUNDRAISER - Ladysmith Little Theatre, 4985 Christie Road, (old Diamond School) to help us buy the building.

Saturday, October 20th, 10 am to 2 pm 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

www.ladysmithchronicle.com www.chemainuschronicle.com Tue, Oct 23, 2012, Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle 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, 250-7223088 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 drop-in fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro.

NEW special student rates! www.LadysmithCameraClub. com

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 business-related 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 Ken or Flo 250-245-8199.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Syrian president 6. Grand Caravan brand 11. Immeasurably small 14. Myriagram 15. Yellow-fever mosquito 16. Radioactivity unit 18. Anklebone 21. Adobe house 23. Direct to a source 25. Piper __, actress 26. Leuciscus leuciscus 28. Moral excellences 29. Describes distinct concepts 31. Rubberized raincoat 34. Inhabitants of the Earth 35. Distress signal 36. Destroyed by secret means 39. Skin abrasions 40. Caesar or tossed 44. Supplied with a chapeaux 45. Fictional elephant 47. Forced open 48. Pole (Scottish) 50. Browning of the skin 51. Boy Scout merit emblem 56. British thermal unit 57. Decomposes naturally 62. Freshet 63. Lawn game CLUES DOWN 1. Fished in a stream 2. Left heart there 3. Yes in Spanish 4. Nursing organization 5. Cease to live 6. River in NE Scotland 7. Former CIA 8. Didymium

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9. Gram 10. Audio membranes 11. 8th Jewish month 12. Touchdown 13. Madames 14. Metric ton 17. Fabric colorants 19. Capital of Bashkortostan 20. Extra dry wine 21. An Indian dress 22. Expenditure 24. Ribbed or corded fabric 25. Can top 27. So. African Music Awards 28. Weather directionals 30. A scrap of cloth 31. Gin & vermouth cocktails 32. A way to lessen 33. Contended with difficulties 36. Egyptian beetle 37. CNN’s Turner 38. A quick light pat 39. Shipment, abbr.

41. Resin-like insect secretion 42. Goat and camel hair fabric 43. Superficially play at 46. Network of veins or nerves 49. Atomic #44 51. Wager 52. The time something has existed 53. Physician’s moniker 54. Talk excessively 55. Pre-Tokyo 58. Out of print 59. Ducktail hairstyle 60. Carrier’s invention 61. Canadian province

www.ladysmithchronicle.com www.chemainuschronicle.com 245-7313.

7 pm, Line dancing: What’s Thursdays 9-11 am, Fridays: Happening TOPS #4456 - Ladysmith pool, 8 pm, 250-245-2273.

Meets each Thurs 9-11 am Continued from page 22 CANADIAN FEDERATION of in the Pentecostal Church on 4th Ave. Call Sheila 250UNIVERSITY WOMEN 722-2613.

Nanaimo branch. Meets 4th Monday of each month. St. THE ORCAS SWIM CLUB Andrews Presbyterian. 7 pm.

Ongoing registration. Call Karen: 250-756-9508.

Registrar Denise Rae at 250BINGO - LADYSMITH BINGO - Every Fri, 6:45 p.m., 245-7925.

Every Wed - 6:45 pm, Chemainus Legion branch Doors 5 pm, St. Mary's #191. Doors open 5 pm MOUNT BRENTON POWER Church Hall. Info call 250& SAIL SQUADRON 245-3079. Sponsored by Membership meeting.

Ladysmith Resources Centre FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Organizers meet 3rd Ladysmith Legion hall. Every Association Thursday of each month at 3rd Tuesday except holidays the FOL building at 4th & & July & August, 7:30 pm.

CANCER SOCIETY - The Strathcona Ave. 7 pm. 250Ladysmith Branch needs 245-5888 or 250-245-2263.

LODGE ON 4TH FAMILY volunteer drivers to provide COUNCIL - Family & friends transportation for Ladysmith LADYSMITH FAMILY AND advocating on behalf of the cancer patients needing help FRIENDS - Parent/caregiver residents. Next meeting Sept. to and from cancer-related & children age 0-6 drop-in, 18th @ 7p.m. - Contact Judy appointments. Volunteers Sept to June: Mon - Fri 9:30 at 250-245-3438 for location. needed for all aspects of the society's work. Weekdays call am. - noon at Aggie Hall. July 250-245-0671, 10 am - 1 pm. to August: Tues to Thurs: 9:30 LADYSMITH NEWCOMERS am - noon. Info: 250-210CLUB - Welcoming 0870. new residents to the HAR­VEST HOUSE FOOD Ladysmith area. Couples BANK - Chemainus. Friday, LADYSMITH EAGLES AERIE & singles welcome.

Info call 250-246-3455. #2101 - Meets every 1st & 3rd Sharon at 250-245-9334 Wednesday. 7:30 pm Auxiliary or ladysmithnewcomers@ BINGO - Chemainus Senior meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays, yahoo.ca Drop-in Centre. Mondays, 7:30 pm Eagles Hall.

6:40 pm. Info: Murray 250SINGLE LADIES: 246-9968.

CHEMAINUS THEATRE INTERESTED IN MAKING NEW FRIENDS? We are a NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH COSTUME SHOP - Needs volunteer seamstresses to small group of ladies, mostly Volunteers needed. 250-245help build for upcoming shows. over the age of 60 who 1118.

Contact Crystal Hanson 250- meet once a week for coffee 246-9800 ext. 7117. and good conversation. We MEALS ON WHEELS sometimes go on outings as Ladysmith meals delivered SPEEDWATCH/COPS well. If you think you might be Mondays, Wednesdays & Citizens on Patrol & interested, please call Sheila Fridays. Volunteer drivers SpeedWatch need volunteers. at 250-245-2985. needed. Call Pearl: 250-245Contact the Community 3844.

Policing Station at Coronation LADYSMITH MENTAL Mall. 250-245-1118.

HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP LADYSMITH LEGION Meets on the 1st & 3rd Mondays, crib, 7 p.m. Meat LADIES GOLF Friday of the month 1:30 draws: Saturdays 2 - 5:15 pm basement of Ladysmith pm, Fridays 4-6 pm, Sundays Ladysmith Golf Course, Tuesdays, 10 am. Call 250Resource Centre.

3-5 pm, Darts: Wednesdays,

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On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society/Cops for Cancer/Tour de Rock, the Ladysmith Tour de Rock Steering Committee would like to extend

Our Heartfelt Thanks

to all those who donated their time, and merchandise to this, a very worthy cause. A special thank you to Duck Patterson, our MC for the day, Rob Johnson who acted as our Town Crier and to Adrian Rice who drive the vehicle announcing the Riders’ arrival to Ladysmith. The Cowichan Pipe Band and the piper who piped the Riders in to the Dinner Hall at the Eagles, Pat Morrison. The Members of the RCMP Red Serge Dinner servers, Ladysmith Ambassadors, The F.O.E. volunteer kitchen workers.

The following merchants and citizens kindly donated items for the Live and Silent Auctions.

Art of Brewing 49th,Parallel; Blooms, Groceries, & Printers.

Bank of Montreal Bastion Law Group Bayview Framing Bean Time Bedrock Redi-Mix Cassidy Auto Repairs Cedar Women’s Institute Coast Capital Savings Coast Realty Corporation of the Town of Ladysmith Cowichan Pipe & Drum Band Ford, Nell Frank Laird Automotive F.O.E. Aerie & Auxiliary Great Canadian Dollar Stores Grinnell, Don & Janice Home Hardware Stores Inspired by Color (Benjamin Moore) Jo Vic Pottery Kaleidoscope Sun Glass & Metal Works

Ladysmith & District Credit Union Ladysmith Little Theatre Mair, Joan Mid-Island Co-op McFrugals Discount Stores Oak Bay Marine Group Old Town Bakery Pollachek, Ed. Prissick, John & Shirley Pharmasave Rexall Drugs Robson, Anne Salamander Books Source, The Stewarts, Dave & Anita Szaz James Sysco Foods Ltd Simpson, Lillian Tim Hortons Tennant, Rob Van-Isle Truck Tech Ltd. Wigwam Restaurant Yellowpoint Inn

640 Trans Canada Hwy Box 970, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A7

Beautiful cape cod family home, with totally private in-ground pool in the back yard. This charming 4 bedroom home includes a fabulous sun room with hot tub overlooking the pool. Also including wood floors, wainscoting, separate workshop, new pump & filter house,

$69,900

Charming 2 bdrm 2 full baths, in peaceful and private Clover Acres MHP. Mobile has a large covered deck with a new roof. Mobile’s roof was replaced in the last 5 years.

$369,900

Ocean View & Suite

Extensively renovated 5 bdrm, 3 bath home with mortgage burner suite.

Close to golf, shopping, restaurants.

$299,900

Rural Charmer, meticulously maintained 4 bdrm Ladysmith home, with a new roof, windows, heat pump, insulation and more. Situated on .25 acre of beautiful landscaping and mature fruit trees.

$469,900

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

P. 250-245-3700 C. 250-667-7653 E. itscarol@shaw.ca

www.itscarol.com

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We’ve Got the Freshest Produce Around 49th’s Fall Harvest Sale

Ok2berfest All Hot Drinks

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Any drink. Any size.*

*Flavour, soy, almond milk or extra shots of espresso not included

Until October 31st!

Open Daily from 7:30am - 6:30pm (8:30pm Fridays) 1020 First Ave in Ladysmith, at the roundabout.

BC Ambrosia Apples 2.82 kg

Includes our Cedar Store’s 49er Diner Open 7:30 am to 9 pm

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Prices in effect Monday, October 22 to Sunday, October 28, 2012

DUNCAN 550 Cairnsmore Street Open Daily 250-722-7010 8:00 am to 9 pm 250-748-2412

CEDAR STORE

Next to Cedar Plank Restaurant

Open Daily 7:30 am to 9 pm

The Old Bruce’s Store

CHEMAINUS Next to the Ferry Dock Open Daily 8:00 am to 9 pm 250-246-3551

LADYSMITH

Beside the Liquor Depot Open Daily 7:30 am to 9 pm

250-245-3221