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Peter Johnson feeds a handful of female llamas at Yellowpoint Alpacas, one of the stops on the 24th annual Country Christmas Self-Guided Tour in Yellow Point and Cedar on Nov. 17. Johnson and his wife Lenie sell a range of alpaca products at their shop, including fibre, socks, scarves, toques, sweaters and coats.

Tours are available by appointment by calling 250-722-2503.

Internet safety a hot topic at LSS Nick Bekolay THE CHRONICLE

How readily can a perfect stranger gain access to your teenage son’s or daughter’s personal information via social networking? And how might they be able to protect themselves against any risks associated with the exposure their social networking accounts create?

These are two of several topics that will be the focus of a series of presentations

at Ladysmith Secondary School (LSS) dents’ attention. this Thursday (Nov. 22).

“And once we have their attention, we Darren and Beth Laur, founders of have it for the full two hours,” Beth said.

Personal Protection Systems Inc., will LSS principal Dave Street said the return to LSS this week to speak with Laurs will offer three presentations over both students and parents regarding the course of the day.

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Students in Grades 8 and 9 will attend Darren, a staff sergeant with the Thursday “during the day,” students in Victoria Police Department and an Grades 10 through 12 will sit through a award-winning author, dives into his presentation Thursday afternoon, and presentation on digital safety using a parents are invited to attend a third pre“hook” that’s guaranteed to capture stu- sentation hosted in the school’s gymna-

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Head shave raises $1,500 for dog rescue

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Candace Cornock requests a close crop from Kathy Desaulniers as she sits in front of Coast Realty’s Ladysmith office on Sat., Nov. 10. Cornock shaved her head in public to raise money and awareness for the Soi Dog Foundation, an organization based in Thailand that assists abandoned dogs and cats. The head shaving campaign allowed Cornock, co-ordinator of the Canadian Support Group of Soi Dog, to raise in excess of $1,500.

Celebrate National Child Day today Lindsay Chung

Drive Park (weather permitting).

There will be music, crafts, refreshments and much more at Aggie Hall Today, a variety of local groups and from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and everyorganizations will get together to cel- one is invited to join LaFF, VIHA, Stz’uminus First Nation, PacificCare, ebrate National Child Day. A full day of activities have been Hutchins and others.

From noon to 1 p.m., families can planned, and they highlight the importance of investing in chil- grab a hot dog at the Ladysmith dren’s early development and also Resources Centre and stay for crafts the importance of working together and songs and learn about the proas a community to support children grams there.

LaFF Family Frolics, a gym drop-in and their families.

National Child Day has been cel- for families with children from newebrated on Nov. 20 across Canada born to age six, will be offered at the since 1993 to commemorate the Frank Jameson Community Centre United Nations’ adoption of the from 5:45-6:45 p.m., and there will be UN Declaration of the Rights of the cake at the community centre at 6:30 Child in 1959 and the UN Convention p.m. Everyone is invited to the pool for a free swim from 6:30-7:55 p.m. on the Rights of the Child in 1989.

The vision for the Ladysmith Early Mayor Rob Hutchins has declared Nov. 20 as National Child Day in Years Partnership is “children thrive Ladysmith, and activities are planned within healthy families and supportive communities.” here from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

“As chair of the Early Years T h e L a d y s m i t h E a r l y Ye a r s Partnership, along with partners and Partnership, I’m very proud of our sponsors like the Town of Ladysmith, partners in the Ladysmith commuSchool District 68, the Ladysmith nity,” said Anita McLeod, community Resources Centre Association services co-ordinator for the Town (LRCA), Ladysmith Family and of Ladysmith. “I think the key mesFriends (LaFF), the Vancouver sage here is truly that the community Island Health Authority (VIHA), of Ladysmith has proven for the last Success by 6 and Stz’uminus First 20 years that getting its resources Nation, have come up with many together, collaborating and working ways to celebrate National Child Day. together to provide a strong network From 9 a.m. to noon, anyone who is of services provides opportunities in interested can meet at the Ladysmith the community for families and parPrimary School Strong Start Centre ents with young children to build for snacks and a walk to Brown their own community.”

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Evening presentation being held for parents Thu., Nov. 22 From Page 1 tions having been made pub- cyber-bullying and harassment could fill an entire full-day lic via social networking is a and intimidation via social networkshop, outlining example common occurrence here in working have become, School Ladysmith, Street said.

District 68, the RCMP and after example referthe Vancouver Island enced by Darren of the Crisis Line have partQuoted in the Chronicle ways in which teens nered to launch a new put themselves at risk service called Teens via social networking.

Networking Together “Social media is huge “Most parents who are not (TnT). amongst teens and TnT provides youth in our commu- connected with [social media] on a L adysmith and nity, as it is anywhere regular basis would have no idea Nanaimo area teens else,” Street added. the access that kids have to the with both a means “Most parents who are of reporting bullying not connected with lives of everyone else out there online — anonymous it on a regular basis that’s connected, and vice-versa.” reports are an option, would have no idea the according to TnT’s access that kids have Dave Street, LSS principal website — and access to the lives of everyto a list of contacts for one else out there counselling, support that’s connected, and and emergency service-versa. vices.

“Our experience in the field of Street said his “Facebook file” To report bullying, or to education has taught us that kids are very naive as to the is an inch and a half thick, and access TnT’s list of support impact of some of the things that it’s not uncommon to have services, visit www.tntnanaithey may say, do or experi- parents and students seated in mo.com.

For more information on ence via social media and his office resolving incidents the fact that these things can related to social media. And at Personal Protection Systems times, these incidents involve Inc. or its founders Darren and come back to haunt them.”

Beth Laur, visit www.personalStudents facing difficulties the RCMP, Street added.

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Kinsmen contribute to Food Bank

Ladysmith Kinsmen Club members Rod Saunders and Larry Adair collect donations for the Ladysmith Food Bank Nov. 18 in front of 49th Parallel Grocery. The Kinsmen raised $1,400 through hot dog sales and raised threequarters of a tonne of food for the Food Bank, and they would like to thank 49th Parallel Grocery and Saunders NICK BEKOLAY/CHRONICLE Bin Trucking for their help over the weekend.

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Red Seal chef hosts Learn-to-Cook Weekend

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simple seafood recipes and easy seafood dishduring a Learn-to-Cook es,” explained Bowen.

Weekend presented by “It’s nothing complicatA n y o n e c a n c o o k the West Coast Cooking ed. We’ll be using fresh, healthy, tasty food.

School Nov. 30-Dec. 1 local seafood.”

That is Chef Peter at Nanaimo FoodShare.

The weekend features Bowen’s message, and The theme for the four two-and-a-halfthe Cedar-based culi- weekend is Succulent hour cooking lessons, nary instructor is hop- S e a f o o d f r o m t h e three full meals, a recing to inspire others by Salish Sea. ipe binder and special showing them fast and “It’s all going to be fast events.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, December 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, British Columbia to consider the following amendments to “Official Community Plan 2003, No. 1488” and “Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw 1995, No. 1160”, as amended:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on MONDAY December 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, British Columbia to consider the following amendments to “Official Community Plan 2003, No. 1488” and “Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw 1995, No. 1160”, as amended:

BYLAWS:

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“Official Community Plan Bylaw 2003, No. 1488, Amendment Bylaw (No. 38) 2012, No. 1790”

“Official Community Plan Bylaw 2003, No. 1488, Amendment Bylaw (No. 39) 2012, No. 1811”

“Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw 1995, No. 1160, Amendment Bylaw (No. 88) 2012, No. 1791”

“Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw 1995, No. 1160, Amendment Bylaw (No.90) 2012, No. 1812”

In general terms, the purpose of Bylaw 1790 is to amend the Official Community Plan by placing the multi-family portions of the subject property in a new development permit area “Malone Road Multi-Family Residential (DPA 8)”. DPA 8 proposes design guidelines for the protection of biological diversity, for the form and character of multi-family development, and for energy conservation. Bylaw 1790 also designates the riparian areas as “Parks and Open Spaces”.

In general terms, the purpose of Bylaw 1811 is to amend the Waterfront Area Plan to permit limited retail, offices, and complementary commercial services, in addition to light industrial uses, at the subject property.

In general terms, the purpose of Bylaw 1791 is to rezone the subject property to “Comprehensive Development Three (CD-3)” to permit a residential development of single family, two-family, and multi-family units and rezone the riparian areas to “Parks (P-2)”.

The land that is the subject of Bylaw 1790 and Bylaw 1791 is described and shown cross-hatched on the map below.

SUBJECT PROPERTY: Lot A, District Lot 126, Oyster District, Plan VIP73132 (end of Malone Road)

All persons who deem their interest in property affected by the proposed bylaws will be offered a reasonable opportunity to be heard or present written submissions respecting matters contained within the bylaws at the Public Hearing.

The above bylaws may be inspected at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, British Columbia from Monday through Friday, November 16, 2012 – December 3, 2012, during normal office hours (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) excluding statutory holidays.

Felicity Adams Director of Development Services

In general terms, the purpose of Bylaw 1812 is to amend the Zoning Bylaw to permit the following additional uses at the subject property: retail store, coffee shop, office use, personal service establishment, financial institution, business or commercial school, recreation facility, visitor centre, animal hospital, custom workshop, and wholesale. In addition, Bylaw 1812 limits the above listed uses to a total maximum gross floor area.

The land that is the subject of Bylaw 1811 and Bylaw 1812 is described and shown cross hatched on the map below.

SUBJECT PROPERTY: Lot 1, District Lot 24, Oyster District, VIP72824, except part in Plan VIP81529 (1030 Oyster Bay Drive)

All persons who deem their interest in property affected by the proposed bylaws will be offered a reasonable opportunity to be heard or present written submissions respecting matters contained within the bylaws at the Public Hearing.

The above bylaws may be inspected at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, British Columbia from Monday through Friday, November 16, 2012 – December 3, 2012, during normal office hours (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) excluding statutory holidays.

Felicity Adams Director of Development Services

There will be an introductory party on the Friday night for participants to get to know each other.

B o w e n ’s t w o - a n d a-half-day in-depth course will show participants easy gourmet ways to prepare, cook and serve seafood.

Participants will learn the secrets to selecting the freshest seafood and how to prepare it in recipes that are simple, versatile and delicious.

“I’ve been cooking my whole life, and I find there are so many fast and easy dishes out there,” said Bowen.

“We want to demystify it; we want to show restaurant-quality techniques and secrets.

Most of the stuff is so easy.”

Bowen, the head chef instructor at the West Coast Cooking School, is a Red Seal chef who moved to the West Coast as a young man and started his culinary career. After many years of running highquality restaurants on Salt Spring Island and Vancouver Island, he became a culinary arts teacher in Cedar.

He is on a mission to “teach as many people to cook as possible.”

Bowen has been teaching cooking for a long time. He used to be a high school instructor, and he has taught in Ladysmith.

“I got into it because I had a catering company, and I started teaching night classes in Cedar,” he explained. “I have a real love of teaching.

I think it’s my calling — I think I’m better at teaching cooking than anything I’ve done in my whole life.”

As a teacher, Bowen is excited about the impact he can have on people’s lives by teaching them to cook simple meals that have many variations.

“What I see now is the world is turning into a fast food world,” he said. “The art of cooking is becoming lost among regular Joes. There seems to be two ways — go to McDonalds or don’t cook at all. I believe there’s a middle road.

You can show people it’s super easy. What See Bowen Page 6

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Carol and Garry Wagenaar, owners of Terra-North Inc., say phase one of their Oyster Bay Quay development will be ready for occupancy “before Feb. 1.”

Oyster Bay Quay expects to house tenants Feb. 1 Ocean Marine is a confirmed tenant for Ladysmith’s new commercial building Nick Bekolay The Chronicle

Ladysmith’s latest slice of commercial real estate is slated for completion early in the new year.

Phase one of Oyster Bay Quay (OBQ), bordering the TransCanada Highway between Ludlow Road and Oyster Bay Drive, will be ready for occupancy by Feb. 1, say Carol and Garry Wagenaar, owners of Terra-North Inc., the property’s developers.

The Wagenaars have owned the property since 2005, Carol said, and they’ve always envisioned the site as an “attractive gateway into the community,” but it wasn’t until May 2012 that they broke ground.

Now that the fire- and earthquake-proof building is nearing completion, Carol said they’re “really excited” and appreciative of the support they’ve received from the Town of Ladysmith.

“We have this super downtown filled with amazing historic buildings,” Carol added. “And now we’ll have a great new building to round out the town’s real estate portfolio.”

Carol said the site provides tenants with “beautiful office space” and unparalleled exposure to an average of 24,000 cars a day as they filter past on Highway 1.

The building is designed to accommodate adjustable demising walls, Carol added, allowing units to be sized according to tenants’ needs. Should a tenant decide they’re in the market for a two-storied unit, Carol said holes can be cut in the second floor to accommodate stairwells.

Once construction of the first phase is complete, tenants can expect to have their units “up and running” within five to six

A mason installs stone facing on the southeast corner of Oyster Bay Nick Bekolay/Chronicle Quay. weeks, Garry added.

Decorative stonework on the building’s corners has been completed, and the installation of ornamental aluminum siding is now underway. Sidewalks along the building’s east and west faces have been poured, and paving of the lot is scheduled for the last week of November.

The windows and doors will be framed and installed “within the next two weeks,” Garry added.

Larry Wall, construction manager at OBQ, said that while it’s not very cost effective given the climate here, tenants will have the option of installing solar power if they’re so inclined.

Ocean Marine, currently housed in a temporary building located on the site of phase two, will open its doors at its new location in phase one of OBQ “on or about Feb. 1,” Carol said.

The remainder of phase one will be ready for occupancy at the same time.

Keven Ratcliff, owner and operator of Ocean Marine, said he can’t wait for the move.

“It’s one of the biggest things going in Ladysmith right now, so everyone’s always asking me about it,” he said.

He described his business as a

provider of “anything and everything for boats, from pleasure crafts to commercial boats to BC Ferries, and from retail to wholesale.”

“Anything you need for a boat, we can get it for you,” Ratcliff added.

Ocean Marine will occupy the lower level of OBQ, facing Home Hardware and the harbour.

It’s an ideal location for his shop, he added, considering it’s on the main route through town to the government docks.

“People turn off the highway, stop and pick up what they need, then head on down to the harbour,” he said.

A rezoning application for OBQ is in the works, Carol said.

OBQ is currently zoned I1, or light industrial. Rezoning the site to include limited retail and office space will be the topic of discussion at a neighbourhood information meeting scheduled for Wed., Nov. 21 from 6-8 p.m. at the Frank Jameson Community Centre’s program room.

For leasing information, contact Carol and Garry Wagenaar at info@oysterbayquay.com or visit their website at www.oysterbayquay.com.

Chemainus prepares to honour local citizens and members of its business community at the 10th annual Golden Brush Awards this weekend.

The Chemainus and District Chamber of Commerce will host the awards ceremony Sat., Nov. 24 at the Chemainus Theatre.

Jeanne Ross, co-ordinator for the Chemainus and District Chamber of Commerce, says the Golden Brush Awards are an acknowledgement of “business excellence” and of individuals’ contributions to the community.

Award winners receive a plaque in recognition of their efforts, and the awards ceremony serves as a fundraiser for both the food bank and the town’s Visitor Information Centre, noted Ross.

This year’s awards ceremony will be hosted in the Chemainus Theatre’s Playbill Dining Room. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Ross said, allowing guests to network while they spend their first hour perusing the 200-plus items donated by Chemainus and Vancouver Island businesses up for grabs via a silent auction.

A gourmet buffet dinner will then be served.

Peter Matthews, president of the Chamber of Commerce, will emcee the awards ceremony that follows, and Cam Drew, a local businessman, will host a live auction to cap off the night.

The auction will serve as a fundraiser for the Chemainus Visitor Centre, Ross said, helping the centre to remain open five days a week during the winter months.

Ross described the awards ceremony and auction as “vastly entertaining” and added that “it’s a real experience” to see a Cam Drew auction.

“He’s fun,” Ross said, adding that Drew tells jokes and incites laughter while drawing audience members into the bidding process.

An additional 50/50 draw will take place at the ceremony, Ross added, with funds raised being directed towards the Chemainus Harvest House Food Bank.

Barbara Bond is one of three finalists nominated this year for volunteer of the year.

Bond and her husband run a small jewelry gallery in Chemainus, and Bond volunteers some of her spare time at the visitor centre. She’s also a member of the town’s economic development board and a board member with both the Chamber of Commerce and the Business Improvement Area.

Bond said it’s “necessary for people to step up to the plate and do what they can for the community,” and she said she’s never shied away from doing just that.

Bond said there are other people

more deserving of an award, but added that she’s flattered to have been nominated.

Bond said she plans to attend this year’s ceremony “as a volunteer, naturally,” and added that she’s volunteered her husband, too.

As of Friday afternoon, Ross said “75 to 80 per cent” of the tickets for this year’s ceremony had been sold.

Tickets for this year’s Golden Brush Awards ceremony and silent auction cost $50, including HST. Tickets are available at the Chemainus Visitor Centre or online at www.chemainus.bc.ca.

And the finalists are...

The finalists for the Golden Brush Awards are (in alphabetical order within each category): Retail Business of the Year Chemainus Foods Golden Hanger Consignment Boutique Sandpiper Gardens and Glass Food Service Business of the Year Odika Café Twisted Sisters Tearoom Willow Street Café Manufacturing Business of the Year Degage Fashions Seaward Kayaks Vancouver Island Soap Factory Personal Service Business of the Year Doc the Barber Flowering Tree Natural Spa Leah’s Hair Shop Urban Legends Hair Salon and Spa Professional Service Business of the Year Chemainus Animal Hospital Coastal Community Credit Union Chemainus Post Office Tr a d e s o r C o n t r a c t o r Business of the Year Chris Clement Contracting Maggie’s Domestic Service Sandpiper Gardens and Glass (for the glass business) Good Neighbour Award Book Nook Coffee House Chemainus Valley Courier Pot of Gold Coffee Roasting Co. Best Customer Service Anita Voisin, Chemainus Eye Care Marina, Odika Cafe Marlie Kelsey, Chemainus Visitor Centre Phil & Michelle Mavis, Willow Street Café Volunteer of the Year Barbara Bond Kathy Wachs Rodney Picard

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The North Oyster Volunteer Fire Department brings Santa to the annual breakfast presented by the North Oyster and Area Historical Society (NOAHS) every year, and horse bells always announce his arrival.

The NOAHS is presenting its 15th annual Christmas Breakfast with Santa this Saturday (Nov. 24) from 9 a.m. to noon at the Cedar Community Hall.

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children, a fun day for our The NOAHS asks anyone kids primarily,” said Irene attending Saturday’s breakfast Hawthornthwaite of the NOAHS. to help share the Christmas spirBreakfast is $5 for adults and it by donating a non-perishable $2 for children. There will be food item to the society’s food door prizes for children who hamper by donating an item are younger than 12, as well as for a needy baby, such as diaa Christmas raffle. pers, bottles, sleepers, bedding, Family fun for everyone is the formula and receiving blankets. theme for the morning, as there The NOAHS brings all the food will be hands-on activities for it collects to the Salvation Army, the whole family, including pic- while it delivers the baby items tures with Santa by Chris Bush, to Haven House. face and nail painting, tattoos, “There are so many babies who cookie decorating, the Wheel go there, and they do need assisof Surprise, a creative crafts tance,” said Hawthornthwaite. table and entertainment by “Every year, we have quite a big the Mount Arrowsmith Shrine box that goes to them, as well as clowns, Farmer Vicki and Daisy to the Salvation Army.” the Cow from Island Farms, and For more information, call Jumping Jiminy from Jumping Irene at 250-245-2559 or Sue at Jiminy’s Playland and Café.

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Highway access to Downtown Ladysmith will be closed from 2:00 pm until after Light Up Fireworks Access at Roberts, Grouhel & Davis Roads will remain open.

Chemainus Secondary School received a $2,945 grant from BC Hydro for energy conservation. Pictured, from left, are BC Hydro representative Jennifer Callighan, teacher sponsor Nancy Henry, Energy Ambassadors Aislinn Cottell, Rachel Bocking, Kayla Carlson, Rachel Boudreau, Chelsea Quist, Victoria Morgan, Claire Photo Submitted Saunders and Mackey Singh, and school district representative Brian Branting.

Going green in Chemainus Staff Writer The Chronicle

Students at Chemainus Secondary School recently received a $2,945 grant from BC Hydro for energy conservation.

It’s just one more step along the road to zero waste for the school’s Green Team, which has been working hard to reduce electricity and natural gas consumption at the school.

The Green Team appeared before North Cowichan council Nov. 6 and presented an update on its activities.

Working with school staff, the students have used BC Hydro grants to install four solar pan-

els that now supply 40 per cent of the heat used in the school’s hot water system.

As well, the funding has been used for a sensor lighting project, energy-efficient power bars for the computer lab and sensor water taps and hand dryers.

Overall, the energy reduction initiatives have resulted in driving down electricity consumption at the school by 17.1 per cent and natural gas consumption by 12 per cent since the baseline year of 2007-08.

The Green Team has taken a proactive approach to reduce the use of plastic beverage containers at the school and make metal and collapsible drink

containers available. They have reduced the number of vending machines and are planning a recycling centre in that space.

To move toward the goal of zero waste, the students have created a composting program and planted fruit trees and a school garden to utilize the compost. They are educating their peers about recycling and diverting organics from the waste stream.

“Council was very impressed with what the Green Team has accomplished and will explore ways that North Cowichan can help support their efforts,” according to a report from North Cowichan council.

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t must be the Christmas season. I’m drinking a pumpkin spice latte. My delicious drink reminds me that I have a holiday to-do list the size of my wish list. There are presents to buy, trees to decorate and relatives to get annoyed with. As this busy season rushes in like snowfall flurries, it’s easy to overlook the most important aspects of the holiday season.

Yes, I’m talking about the Christmas spirit, which is currently No. 56 on my festive to-do list. I know it’s important, but it’s the aspect of the holidays that I’m most likely to forget. However, I’ve found a cause that I think will spark my Christmas mood and, as an added bonus, is easy to get involved with.

This holiday season, consider donating to the Chronicle’s annual Pennies for Presents campaign. Every cent that is raised is donated to the Ladysmith Resource Centre Association (LRCA) Christmas Cheer Fund, which organizes a Christmas Hamper program for the community.

The hampers are given to needy families and include food for Christmas dinner and other holiday necessities. Last year, the LRCA gave out 160 hampers.

Of course, for all the loyal followers of the Chronicle, the Pennies for Presents drive isn’t new information. Last year, our generous readers raised $4,481.85, which meant a lot of hampers and happy families.

This year, our goal is to raise $5,000, which would allow the LCRA to put out 175 hampers and continue to make the holidays a little easier on resource-stretched families.

This message might be like your mother-in-law’s turkey — overdone — but it’s often forgotten. The holiday season is supposed to be a time of generosity and goodwill towards others. So turn your pennies (or dollars) into goodwill and get into the Christmas spirit.

Donations can be made at the Chronicle office at 940 Oyster Bay Dr. or the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce office at 411-B First Ave. — Caitlin McKay

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efore the 1,200-page, $25-million Cohen Commission report on the Fraser River sockeye salmon fishery slips beneath the waves, allow me to dip my toe into the river of data that has flowed by in the past three years.

If your information on this hugely complex subject consisted of skimming a few news stories or watching protesters on TV, you will likely conclude what urban people have been indoctrinated with for years. The whole issue is salmon farms and whether they are bad or catastrophic.

“Freeze new salmon farms on sockeye migration route: Cohen” said the headline on a Black Press report.

Those who read past the headline would learn that Justice Bruce Cohen recommended a freeze on further salmon farms around the Discovery Islands group near Campbell River until 2020. It’s up to the industry to show by that time that the risk is “minimal,” or

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farms there should be shut down.

A B.C. Salmon Farming Association spokesman said only nine of 70 B.C. salmon farms are in that area. There are no current applications for more.

Let’s say you decide to plunge in, and download the full report from www.cohencommission.ca. If you go to Volume 2, page 102, you will see a series of graphs that show sockeye runs from rivers other than the Fraser, from Washington all the way up to Alaska.

It’s not a pretty sight. From Washington up to the Central Coast, the Skeena, Nass and up to Yukon’s Klukshu and Alaska’s Alsek, most runs show a decline starting in the 1980s or early 1990s.

This includes runs that migrate down the west side of Vancouver Island, away from salmon farms. Alaska doesn’t allow farms, preferring “ranching” — a strategy that floods the ocean habitat with millions of hatchery fish. These are commercially fished and marketed as “wild.”

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never had salmon farms.

The area has been subject to a moratorium since an NDP-controlled legislative committee gave its verdict on the problem in 2008.

The popular villain in those days was sea lice. Skeena MLA Robin Austin chaired the committee that called for an end to open-pen salmon farms in five years.

Then-agriculture minister Pat Bell approved one NDP recommendation, a moratorium on salmon farms in North Coast waters.

This was after the Pacific Salmon Forum conducted its own four-year study, led by former fisheries minister John Fraser.

Similar to Cohen, Fraser concluded that there is no simple answer to this complex problem. And they agreed that salmon farms don’t explain it. Cohen’s report makes it clear that the problem is far larger than could possibly be explained by salmon farms.

How about logging impact? Cohen concludes after much testimony that stream protection has improved significantly dur-

ing the time of observed sockeye decline. Impact from extra runoff due to pine beetle infestation couldn’t be evaluated.

Poaching on the Fraser?

Cohen didn’t get around to that. His biggest concern was climate change, warming sensitive river waters and affecting ocean conditions.

During the Cohen commission hearings, the 2010 Fraser sockeye run came in gangbusters, with 35 million fish. One leading theory is that ash from an Alaska volcano fertilized the ocean, producing algae that supported more salmon feed.

Could it be that salmon ranching from Alaska, Japan and elsewhere is simply depleting the food supply?

That too is inconclusive.

Finally, Tides Canada, a U.S. front group that diverts attention from U.S. salmon and oil tankers, spent $25,000 to publicize Cohen evidence. But only as it relates to B.C. salmon farms and how bad they are.

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

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Editor: I experienced the Ladysmith Little Theatre for the first time since moving to Ladysmith four years ago on Remembrance Day for the final show of The Normal Heart.

The quality of performances was incredible, and the director, Josée Duffhues, deserves a standing ovation for her work — which she received by the packed house.

The cast, which included a return to the stage for Scott Harvey and a debut for Ladysmith’s own Scott Bastian, had me both laughing and crying with scenes of wit and wisdom.

I remember the AIDS epidemic back in the mid-1980s and it was still very prevalent into my high school years. When diseases become what society considers “manageable,” the awareness dies down as panic subsides. But The Normal Heart brings awareness to the fact that the diseases don’t just go away and people are still affected and dealing with living with them throughout the world.

I was very excited to hear that there will be an encore performance of The Normal Heart on Dec. 1 for World AIDS Day. I will definitely be there and certainly attending at least one showing of each production at the Ladysmith Little Theatre.

So happy to have found a cultural treasure within our town!

Cathleen McMahon Ladysmith

Fireworks and pets don’t mix Editor: The Festival of Lights and the Town of Ladysmith have been encouraging pet owners for years to take into consideration the well-being of their pets and the safety of the public by asking pet owners not to bring their pets to the parade and the fireworks.

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Rick Ruppenthal sent us this photo of Sergeant-At-Arms Darrel Byron of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 171 saluting with a small boy in the corner looking up at him during the Remembrance Day service in Ladysmith.

Ruppenthal says he thought this picture “told a bit of a story.” If you have taken any photos that you would like to share with us, please send them to editor@ladysmithchronicle.com. and suggestions to the public about the problem of mixing fireworks and loved pets, such as this one from the Salt Spring SPCA: “Statistics show that over 65 per cent of cats and dogs will hide during fireworks,” says branch manager, Sean Hogan. “The colourful and dazzling displays that we all enjoy often come with a great boom and bang that unfortunately can be super scary to animals; many dogs and cats go missing the night of fireworks.”

Securing your pet at home in a quiet, familiar surrounding, including bringing cats in early for the night, can help prevent animals being scared unnecessarily.

“You may also be preventing a dog bite, too,” says Hogan. “Many dogs may bite people when they are scared, even if it is not their normal to nip or bite.”

Light Up night is a mass of pushing people, loud noises and shrill

sound from the wail of fire tucks and police cars and the explosion for fireworks for 20 minutes.

Is this the environment that you want to take your pet into? Scared animals often react in a defensive manner that can lead to bites and nips in the presence of so many small children, especially in strollers that are often at dog height — there is potential for an unfortunate accident.

With the crowds three or four or more people deep, your pet could be stepped on.

What if your pet has a bowel movement in the crowd? Will you be unable to pick it up before it is trampled on? As a result it could be spread on the area children often sit to watch the parade.

In short, fireworks and pets don’t work.

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Ross believes Ladysmith has and sent across the world through been participating in Operation Operation Christmas Child.

And this week, the boxes are Christmas Child for at least 10 years. being collected in Ladysmith.

“It has just got to be the greatThis year, one of the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes sent est way of giving something very from Canada this year will be the special to children in countries one hundred millionth box, accord- where they’ve never gotten a gift ing to Jacque Ross, logistics co- or their resources are very bleak,” ordinator for Operation Christmas she said. “We hear all kinds of stories of people who have gotten a Child in Ladysmith.

Shoeboxes collected in Canada box when they were a child, and will go to Central America, South they move to Canada and want to America and the west coast of do something because it meant so Africa. Each shoebox gift is filled much to them.”

Operation Christmas Child was with hygiene items, school supplies, toys, and candy, is given to started in 1990. The project was children regardless of gender, race, adopted by Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian organization run by religion or age.

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“The No. 1 strategy If you’re looking for is find out who the a job, it helps to start employer is and why with a clear idea of you want to work who you’d like to for them,” she said.

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Global Vocational of employers on the Island are small S e r v i c e s o f f e r s a e m p l o y e r s , ” s h e range of resources and services for job explained. seekers in Dunn s a y s Quoted in the Chronicle t h e a r e a , including n e w s “With most of a resource of job openings our employ- l i b r a r y , is often ers being small phone, fax, job board, spread employers, workshops by word of mouth they’re looking a n d o n e t o - o n e w h e n for a good fit.” e mploypeople ment counk n o w Christine Dunn, Global selling. someone Vocational Services “Anyone is leavat all can ing and a position is opening up. w a l k t h r o u g h o u r “Usually, the last door and look at our person to know is job board, and we’d the human resources be glad to show them manager,” she said. around and talk to “The last place it goes them about the services we have,” said is the job board.”

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The cost of admission will remain low at just $12 per person, and licensed dining will be available. Advance tickets are available at the clubhouse. With last April’s completely full house, it might be a good idea to purchase tickets ahead of time for this edition of the Opry.

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The show will include is Jim Sadlish. At one notable bands, includtime, he was an estab- ing David Parmley and plenty of great music lished orchestral violin- Continental Divide from this talented colist, but these days, he and Marty Raybon (of lection of musicians, prefers the spontaneity country super group along with the usual and creativity afforded Shenendoah fame). humour and entertainB l u e g r a s s F e v e r ’s ment featured at these by bluegrass music.

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“I had to do this.”

“It’s a story that needs to be told.”

They are statements I heard often from cast members and everyone involved in the Ladysmith Little Theatre’s production of The Normal Heart as they gathered after their performance on Nov. 11.

It’s obvious that this is something they really care about.

You see it in the way they hug each other tightly after the show, you see it in the way they speak passionately about the play and its subject matter, and you see it in the way they give so much of themselves up on the stage.

Wr i t t e n b y L a r r y Kramer, The Normal Heart is an emotional, thought-provoking play about love, loss, fear, weakness, courage and hope when the AIDS epidemic began in

the early 1980s. have done anything to Set in New York City be a part of this proover a three-year period duction. from May 1981 to May “This one really spoke 1984, the play follows to me,” he said. “I the lives of gay men just couldn’t not be as they struggle with involved in this. I didn’t a new virus called HIV care if I didn’t get cast that is killing so many — I would work backof their friends. Nobody stage. It really is amazknows enough about ing to be involved in the disease to answer something that is so their questions about desperately needed. how it spreads and how Awareness of HIV/AIDS to stop the virus — and is starting to slip away nobody wants to listen from the mainstream. to them. They fight It’s bugged me that to have their voices AIDS isn’t such a big heard, for the media, deal as it has been.” their local government Smith’s best friend and medical journals to has been HIV-positive acknowledge that AIDS for 22 years, and Smith is an epidemic and that has known him for 20 people are dying — and years — half his life. that people should care. “So, [the story] was The Normal Heart is insanely personal, and painful in many ways I needed to be part of but also beautiful in this,” he said. many ways. It takes Scott Harvey plays an unflinching look at activist Ned Weeks activism and human in the play, and, like suffering, and it teach- Smith, he wanted to be es you a lot about a dif- involved in the play in ficult time and place any capacity. but is never preachy.

“Definitely, it’s a piece Dusty Smith, who of history, and it’s not plays Felix Turner in just gay history — it’s the play, says he would everyone’s history,” he

said. “When I was 20 and came to Vancouver and got tested for the first time, I was negative — I still am. I remember my lovely 70-year-old nurse said there’s still a 50-percent chance of transmission after the age of 35 — it’s kind of scary the numbers are so high. People aren’t that worried about being infected anymore because it’s a manageable disease, but I’m still scared.”

Harvey plays one of the main characters in the play, and his role is very emotional and passionate. He says the really emotional scenes can be “devastating” to perform but also cleansing.

“I’ve learned so much about performing and going to those places you don’t want to go to,” he said. “This show to me has meant more to me than just being in a show.”

Director Josée Duffhues, who worked in palliative care when

the AIDS epidemic first hit North America and volunteered with AIDS programs, remembers that in the 1980s, a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS was an immediate death sentence for gay men. For her, this play is about men who are faced with losing hope.

“The real truth of this play is it’s the human heart, the condition of hope, the need for love that sustains us,” she said. “That loss of hope is a most difficult thing.

I suppose in some ways, this play was about my hope we would continue this amazing journey into compassion, understanding and acceptance that really sets humans apart.”

The Ladysmith Little Theatre is presenting a special encore performance of The Normal Heart Sat., Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. for World AIDS Day. All proceeds will go to AIDS Vancouver Island. Call 250-9240658 or visit www. ladysmiththeatre.com for more information.

Grant Simpson plays house concert Nov. 27 Lindsay Chung

perform his unique mushing sled dogs in S i m p s o n r e c e n t l y raphy on Fats Waller blend of music dur- the Yukon wilderness m o v e d b a c k i n t o and kept seeing refering a house concert in for fun when not on Whitehorse but says ences to all the time “the lifestyle was won- Waller and James P. M i x s t r i d e p i a n o , Ladysmith Tues., Nov. tour.

“Life in a cabin in the derfully conducive to Johnson, “the father of vaudeville, gypsy jazz 27 as part of the Home Yukon changed the way writing songs and living stride piano,” spent in and folk music, and Routes circuit.

Simpson has lived in I look at a lot of things a creative life.” vaudeville and decided you’ve got Grant Yukon for 25 years, and in life,” Simpson said by A s a y o u n g b o y, he would like to be in Simpson.

The Nanaimo-born he spent he last three e-mail. “I moved to the Simpson was “deeply vaudeville.

A few years later, singer who now calls years living in a cabin cabin with my two kids immersed” in the study the Yukon home will with no running water, and we downsized con- of stride piano, a style Simpson received a siderably in order to all that he says came out phone call from two fit into the cabin. It was of Harlem around 1910. guys in the Yukon who a remarkable way to O n e d a y w h e n told him he should PRESENTS IN ITS 57th YEAR live, and we all fell in Simpson was about 15, come up there and play love with it.” he was reading a biog- piano in their vaudeville show, the Frantic F o l l i e s Va u d e v i l l e Revue, which is now in its 44th year. Simpson performed in Frantic Follies for 16 years and Baroque Orchestra then had a chance to Jeanne Lamon, buy half the company.

Music Director Recently, Simpson has been touring in support of Beneath the Yukon Moon, an album of origSymphony inal songs by Simpson sponsored by: and Kate Weekes.

Averill Creek Vineyards Simpson says his house concert will be a mix of stride piano, gypsy jazz and his original songs, “maybe even with a vaudeville song thrown in here and there to keep people on their toes.” He will be joined by guitarist www.CowichanSymphonySociety.ca Don Ogilvie.

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A minor earthquake centered in the Burrard Inlet area resulted in a severe shaking felt both on Vancouver Island and on the Vancouver mainland.

Two severe tremors which occurred on the evening of Nov. 9 caused pictures and shelf contents to drop to the floor, but no serious damage or injuries were reported.

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Victoria High School Chronicle, up to seven At the time, there was in Montreal where she teeth can be extracted some confusion as to received her nursing in this manner with whether long pants degree. Miss Radcliffe j u s t o n e a p p o i n t - were an acceptable began her career with ment! Apparently, the alternative to the ‘offiAmerican Airlines in J a p a n e s e d e n t i s t s cial’ uniform. However, 1937 on the Montreal underwent rigorous Mr. Lonsdale insisted to New York City run. training using a vari- that “he could sympa[Note: Stewardesses ety of wooden boards thize with any Scouter were required to be r a n g i n g i n d e n s i t y who did not want to “pretty,” weigh no more from cedar to oak. The wear short pants, but than 120 pounds, no boards had wooden he could not sympataller than five feet five pegs inserted into pre- thize with a man who inches and be graduate viously drilled holes, joined the organizanurses.] and all pegs had to be tion and then broke An Arctic owl was be removed with just the rules.” spotted on Monday one pull if the dentist A t t h e N o v. 1 3 night on the flagpole was to be qualified. Scout meeting at the b y C i t y H a l l . T h e [Note: The article does United Church Hall, a Chronicle expressed help to explain how motion was narrowly hope that the sighting and where one former approved that supof this creature might Ladysmith dentist may ported Mr. Knight as indicate the arrival of have received his basic leader. However, Ray new wisdom for the training.]

Knight responded by mayor and city council- November 1962 stating “he would not lors in light of some of A 1 0 - y e a r - l o n g join the Scout movetheir recent decisions. d i s a g r e e m e n t ment again ‘without A n i n t e r e s t i n g between Ray Knight, an apology in the press article on Japanese Scoutmaster of the from Mr. Lonsdale and d e n t a l p r a c t i c e s First Ladysmith Troop, the Scout Council.’” also appeared in the and Commissioner Knight, along with a November Chronicle. C. Lonsdale of the Mt. majority of the local It seems that their Brenton District Scout S c o u t l e a d e r s a n d tooth extraction pro- Council finally came Scouts, then left the cess begins with the to a head in November. Boy Scout meeting and patient lying down on Scout Leader Knight went downstairs to the the floor. The Japanese was asked to resign church hall basement dentist then kneels by the District Council to form Ladysmith’s alongside and reaches because he steadfastly first Junior Forest into the patient’s mouth refused to have his Warden Program. where he gets a firm boys dress in the tradiCompiled by grip on the trouble- tional short pants uniEd Nicholson, Ladysmith some tooth. One quick form, which Knight felt Historical pull and the tooth is were “impractical for Society out. According to the our area and climate.”

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Candace is still trying very hard to reach her goal of $2000.00. If you wish to help, donations still gratefully accepted; contact her at phone 250-245-9832, or email coastcandace@hotmail.com or drop by and see her at Coast Realty Group.

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New timing chips at 8th Cinnamon Bun Run Lindsay Chung THE CHRONICLE

There’s no better way to celebrate running five or 10 kilometres than biting into a sweet cinnamon bun.

At least, that’s what the hundreds of people who participate in the Cinnamon Bun Fun Run every year in Ladysmith think.

This five-kilometre or 10-kilometre run or walk has become a much-anticipated tradition for many, and the eighth annual Cinnamon Bun Fun Run takes place Sun., Dec. 2 at the Frank Jameson Community Centre at 9:30 a.m.

All runners and walkers are welcome, and participants receive hot chocolate and cinnamon buns at the end of the event.

The Cinnamon Bun Fun Run raises money and food donations for the Ladysmith Food

Bank.

Bruce Youngren of the Ladysmith Striders Running Group — Esquires Division was part of the initial conversations that led to the Cinnamon Bun Fun Run. Members of the Esquires Division meet at Esquires Coffee on Sundays and return to the coffee shop after their runs to talk and The Cinnamon Bun Fun Run attracts hundreds of walkers and runners, who drink coffee.

It was during one of support the Ladysmith Food Bank. This year’s run takes place Sun., Dec. 2. these post-run talks eight years ago that months of planning, Fun Run is a predicted which means a new the Cinnamon Bun the first Cinnamon Bun time event. At the time twist for the event.

Fun Run was born. Fun Run attracted 66 of registration, partici- “We are absolutely Youngren, Bill Adair participants. pants choose to do the delighted and excited and Kim Judson were The run has grown a five- or 10-kilometre because for the first talking, and Judson lot over the years, and route, and they predict time, we have time s u g g e s t e d t h e y d o in the past two years, it their finish time. chips,” said Youngren. something for the com- has averaged about 400 “This is the fun in the “We’ve absolutely maximunity with their run- participants each year. run,” said Youngren. mized our reliability, ning.

“I think we’re quickly “I think this is what accuracy and I think “We’re all commu- becoming, I would say, makes us different. simplicity. In terms n i t y - m i n d e d , ” s a i d the premier charity The one who wins is of who finishes when, Youngren. “Right on fun run on Vancouver the one who is closest there will be no doubt.” the spot, [Judson] said, Island — I don’t think to their predicted time.“ The only registration ‘why don’t we call it there’s anything that This year, the run fee is a minimum of the Cinnamon Bun Fun can compete,” said h a s a n e w s p o n - five tins of food. People Run?’” Youngren. sor in Frontrunners can donate to the Food With only about two The Cinnamon Bun Va n c o u v e r I s l a n d , Bank online right at the

Season-ending wins for Steelers Nick Bekolay THE CHRONICLE

The Ladysmith Steelers faced off against the Campbell River Eagles at Forrest Field Sat., Nov. 10 to wrap up the Van Isle Cooperative Football League’s regular season.

The Pee Wee Steelers took to the field Saturday morning against their Campbell River rivals with a roster of 19 players. Ryan Bastion scored three touchdowns, leading the Pee Wee squad to a 35-14 win over the Eagles.

A victory over the Eagles earned the Pee Wee Steelers a record of eight wins and two losses, producing a strong finish to what coach Demetreos Bourodemos referred to as “a very successful year.”

The Pee Wee division doesn’t host playoffs, though, Kevin Meier, C a m p b e l l R i v e r ’s Pee Wee coach, said, so Saturday’s game marked the end of the season for both teams.

A short-handed Junior Bantam team took to the field Saturday afternoon, supplementing

its roster with a pair of Pee Wee Steelers and a second pair of borrowed Junior Bantam Eagles.

Reinforcements provided the edge the Junior Bantam Steelers needed to score their first win of the season over an Eagles squad that had been entirely reassigned. Nick Derkoch, Joseph Coyne and Dustin Jeanson scored one touchdown apiece, leading the Steelers to their 21-14 victory.

Ending the season on a positive note provided a tangible boost to the Junior Bantam squad’s morale.

“I can’t believe we won,” Steelers captain Karl Lofstrom said after the game.

The Junior Bantams played hard this season, Lofstrom said, but struggled with a chronic shortage of players.

Campbell River head coach Roger Douglas commended Steelers’ head coach Bourodemos for his commitment to football in Ladysmith.

T h e S t e e l e r s p e rformed well considering how little time the club’s been playing for,

time of registration, and by Nov. 9, participants had already donated $200.

“In that sense, we’re trying to pull out all the stops for the Food Bank,” said Youngren.

“This year is a more sombre year for us because Kit [Wilmot] is not with us. Every year, he would pack up the food and speak.

We want to honour his legacy every year by continuing this.

“Our town is known for its compassion and heart for volunteering, and I think our event is no exception. We had 40 volunteers last year, and I think we will have close to 50 volunteers this year.

That heart of volunteering is just incred-

ible. There seems to be no stop to the giving in our community and the surrounding area.”

The amount of food donated to the Ladysmith Food Bank has grown every year.

In 2010, the Cinnamon Bun Fun Run raised 2,200 pounds of food and $2,900, and in 2011, the event raised 2,900 pounds of food and $3,400.

The run begins at the Frank Jameson Community Centre, and registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Any last-minute decisions related to weather will be posted on the Cinnamon Bun Fun Run website at www.cinnamonbunrun. com, which is maintained by race director John Mountain.

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In top photo, Ryan Bastion of the Ladysmith Pee Wee Steelers scores a touchdown during the final game of the season at Forrest Field on Nov. 10, while above, the Ladysmith Junior Bantam Steelers line up versus the Campbell River Eagles during the final game of the regular season. he added.

“We’ve been playing football for 25 or 26 years,” Douglas said.

“Ladysmith has only played for two seasons.”

The Junior Bantam Eagles played Oceanside for a playoff

berth Sun., Nov. 18, in Parksville.

Meanwhile, the Junior Bantam Steelers have retired their jerseys for the winter.

Community football resumes in Ladysmith in late February or early March, Bourodemos

said, when anywhere from 30 to 50 kids turn out for the spring flag football season.

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KNIGHT, Mae (Hutchinson) March 31, 1925 - October 26, 2012

Mae passed away during surgery at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC. at the age of 87.

Beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Knight, mother of four children, grandmother of eight and greatgrandmother of fourteen.

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A Celebration of Life will be held at the Eagle’s Hall, Ladysmith on November 28, 2012 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation.

Alice Jean Hewitt (nee Porter) 1922-2012 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Alice.

Alice passed away peacefully at the Cowichan District Hospital on November 14th. She was predeceased by her loving husband Marshall, brother Lindsay & Flora Porter, brother Cecil Porter, brother Walter & Nancy Porter, and brother Ken Porter (Norma). Alice is survived by 14 nieces and nephews and their spouses and many grand nieces and nephews, and a great friend that she made at the Steeples Residence Len Cleough.

Alice was born in Keephills, Alberta, February 1, 1922 after receiving her teaching certiďŹ cate she started her teaching career in Ponoka District, she also taught in Bon Accord where her and Marshall farmed until 1973. When they retired from farming and moved to Chemainus, Alice was a supply teacher in Chemainus and became very active in the community volunteering at the Theatre, the Thrift Store and her Church St. Michael’s & All Angels. Her loves were working, gardening, playing cards and being with family and friends.

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

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.

LEGAL SERVICES

PLUMBING

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

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

Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

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

MOVING & STORAGE

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

R&L Roofing Trent Dammel Ray Gisborne

EXPERIENCED LOCAL

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CHILLSPOT IS The Coolest Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. www.chillspot.biz CHINA CABINET/hutch, $200.

Dining room table & 6 chairs $200. Antique wagon wheel coffee table, $500 firm. Sony stereo system w/turn table and 4 speakers $200. 2 bucket chairs, $40. each.

Call (250)743-0544.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

Quality Residential New and Re-roofing Roof Repairs

PROFESSIONAL

250-245-7153 PET CARE SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES ELECTRICAL

CAT SITTING in my home.

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

(250)740-5554

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

Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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. Kenmore full size stacking washer/dryer $350, Washer dryer sets $200-$350. Washers $150$250, Dryers $100-$150. Builtin dishwashers $100-$150. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.

Delivery Guy

(250) 597-8335 yourdeliveryguy.ca

DELIVERIES HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL MOVING JOBS WELCOME

Lowest Price Guarantee

STRONG WOMAN HAULING & ESTATE SALE BUYER

A full service, I move it all, junk removal company!

Call 250-538-8985 MEDICAL HEALTH

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.

APPLIANCES

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED Harper Curling Centre is looking for a full size fridge with freezer. Would prefer free or very reasonably priced. Call 250-748-9313 and leave message.

MEDICAL HEALTH

MISSING TEETH?

Consider Dental Implants.

Participate in a clinical study evaluating CERAMIC dental implants and receive and honorarium of up to 50% of treatment fee.

-biocompatible -natural looking -metal-free

Call for FREE consultation:

250-740-0027

www.drpeterbrawn.ca

TOWNHOUSES LADYSMITH 55+ Building, 385 Davis Rd. Ocean & harbour views 2 Bdrm suite. 250-246-5688

Chemainus: Ashley Court.

Ground flr unit, 2 bdrm, 5 appliances. Small pet ok, avail. now. $775/mo 250-924-6966.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES DUNCAN 2-BDRM, clean, bright 2-level, close to schools, bus route, park, on cul-de-sac. 5 appl’s, propane F/P. fenced backyard. NS/NP. Refs req’d. $895 mo.

(250)477-5859 (250)746-8128.

LADYSMITH 3-BDRM duplex, avail Dec. 1st. F/S, W/D hookup, 1.5 baths, yard. Close to schools, rec centre. DD & refs req’d. $995./mo. (250)2454020 or (250)616-6791.

HOMES FOR RENT

#2 - 715 Malone- 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, $700 Call Ardent Properties, Call (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com #307-1244 4th Ave- 2 bdrms, 2 bath, $1225. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com LADYSMITH- brand new 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 1700sq ft, ocean views, 5 appls, F/P, single car garage w/lots of extra parking.

2 year lease and will discuss rental break. Rent to Own is a definite possibility. View on KiJiJi Ladysmith rentals for pics.

Call (250)802-1520.

RENOVATED TOWNHOUSE for rent immediately, $1150, F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, carport, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, across the street from school, prefer family, refs req’d, call 250-2452125 or 250-245-8387

694 COLONIA- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, $1450. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

LADYSMITH- 4 BDRM. Completely reno’d 1/2 duplex, all newer appls, carpet, hardwood floors, windows. Some ocean views, 1,500sq ft. $895/mo.

250-888-2202, 250-245-5251.

HIRE A

PETS

Ladysmith Ocean view: 2 bdrm, 1200 sq.ft, priv. entr. & laundry. N/S, 1 cat ok, close to all amenities. Avail. Dec.1st, $1200 incl. utils - you pay cable & phone. 250-245-7049.

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,

HOUSES FOR SALE 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

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House?

Pretty House? Moving?

Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell?

Can’t make payments?

We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

Call: 1-250-616-9053

www.webuyhomesbc.com

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

Call Ardent Properties, Call (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, (2) 1 bdrm $625, incl. heat & hot water, avail. now, sm pets welcome.

Call Karen 250-709-2765.

Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, small pets ok. Ask about our incentives.

250-668-9086.

LADYSMITH: 4 bdrm house, close to all schools, incl. water, sewer, garbage. Hydro not incl. Avail. immed. $1000/mo + damage deposit. Leave msg.

Call 250-245-4869.

LADYSMITH. MAIN Upper suite in Brand New Home. Approx. 1650 sq ft, 4 bdrms, 2 baths. All appls incl’d. Avail now. $1350/mo. Call 250-7410353 or 250-714-2746.

LADYSMITH. NEW 3 bdrm/3 bath family home available now. 6 appls. Good references a must. Will consider small pet. 1450/mo + utilities. Call 250-741-0353, 250-714-2746.

Royal LePage Property Management Ladysmith: Gifford Rd., 2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, available Nov. 1, N/P, N/S, $1000/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.

Call Royal LePage 250-245-0975 SALTAIR 2 BR House with walk-out Bsmnt; Ocean view,Private beach access; $950/month plus utilities; (403)815-8234

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

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

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

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

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

OFFICE/RETAIL 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

STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island.

1-(888)331-3279

SUITES, UPPER #21- 1158 Rocky Creek Rd- 1 bdrm. $950. Call Ardent Properties, Call (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

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

MARINE BOATS UNION 36 for Public Auction, 1pm, Nov. 24th, to recover indebtedness. Ladysmith Marine Services; 901 Ludlow Rd., Ladysmith.

Survey available, needs mast. For viewings or more info call 250-245-1146.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Massages 5. Automaton 10. The side that goes last 14. Lowest female voice 15. Roar of acclaim 16. Tennis’ Kournikova 17. Canute (alt. sp.)

18. Blind gut 19. Insures bank’s depositors 20. Cathode (abbr.)

21. Appendage 22. Of I 23. The reciprocal of cosine 27. Rubs away 30. Bravo!

31. Crash into 32. Radioactivity units 35. Dynasty’s “J.R.” 38. Components specified individually 42. Facial skin disease 43. The Peach State 44. Exist 45. Precipitation 46. Mazzard 47. Earthy pigment color 49. Hail (nautical) 50. Back 52. Deviating from the familiar 54. Inveighed 56. Within reach 59. Blood group 60. Howl 63. Farm state 64. Aba ____ Honeymoon 67. Seizure 69. College army 71. Graphic symbol 72. Intense trepidation 73. Of an ode 74. Capital of Shaanxi Province 75. Acid + alcohol - water 76. Flat tableland

ANSWER to THIS WEEKS PUZZLE

LIVE-IN Caregivers for Seniors, Disabled and Childcare We are having an information session on Thursday November 29th at St. John’s Anglican Church 314 Buller St. at 10 am. We will explain how the Live-in Caregiver Program works and how it can be an affordable solution for seniors and families even if you are low income or have health issues. Please bring your questions and concerns and let’s talk about how to keep seniors at home and independent. If you need a ride or have questions please call 250-6162346.

CLUES DOWN 1. Display stands 2. Forearm bones 3. British thermal unit 4. Drunkard 5. Corpuscle count (abbr.)

6. Pitcher Hershiser 7. Rod-shaped bacterium 8. Egg 9. Dancing With the Stars host 10. British Air Force 11. Opposite of beginning 12. Zanzibar Copal 13. Running contests 24. Arms factory 25. Sodium 26. Current Margulies show 28. Ancient Egyptian sun god 29. Former Hess Corp. name 32. Scrap of cloth 33. Highest card 34. Double helix nucleic acid 36. WW2 female corps 37. One point E of due N 39. Express pleasure 40. Data executive 41. Honey (abbr.)

48. One’s usual environment 51. Edison’s company 53. Delaware 54. Base of a system of numbers 55. Ancient computing devices 57. African adder genus 58. Podocarpus coriaceus 61. Plural of 33 down 62. An enticement 65. Tropical constrictor 66. “Birdie” star ___-Margaret 68. Sirius Satellite Radio (abbr.)

69. Memory hardware 70. Lyric poem

www.ladysmithchronicle.com www.chemainuschronicle.com CHRISTMAS TEA AND What’s SALE - St. Michael and All Happening Angels Anglican Church, Chemainus. Sat, Nov 24, 11-1:30 pm. Full Christmas Email items for publicaTea, baking, giftware & more. tion to production@ladysmithchronicle.com with Recycle your old the subject line containChristmas light ing "What's Happening". strings. Contact This is a free service for ladysmith festival of non-profit groups that lights at 250.245.5888 or runs as space allows. ladysmithfol@shawbiz.ca As we have pages of entries, publication is not NANAIMO/LADYSMITH guaranteed and copy is subject to editing. Please COMMUNITY BAND New members welcome in keep length to 25 words both concert and/or dance or less. band. Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at Dover Bay School band room. Contact Ted, 250-7223088 for more info.

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Up Coming

LADYSMITH FIRE RESCUE - Christmas tree chipping & children's car seat installation check.

Sat & Sun, Jan 5 & 6, 9 am-4 pm. Drop off your tree behind the firehall or get pickup by calling 250245-6436. Donations go to restoring their 1942 fire engine.

LADYSMITH CELEBRATION OF LIGHT - A Christmas event for the food bank. Fri, Dec 21, 7-10 pm, Eagles Hall featuring many local talents, desert, coffee, tea, & hot chocolate. $7.50 PLUS a food donation. Tickets: the Resource Centre, & Ladysmith Health Care Centre reception/X-ray dept.

LAFF 8TH ANNUAL BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - Sat, Dec 8, Aggie Hall. $5 per family, tickets on sale at FJCC. 2 seatings: 8:45 am & 10:45 am. Crafts, silent auction, photo with Santa.

Info 250-210-0870 or www.

FamilyAndFriends.ca THE LODGE ON 4TH FAMILY COUNCIL - Next meeting Nov. 20th, 7 pm (call Judy at 250-245-3438 for information on location) We welcome and encourage family members to attend to advocate for the residence.

HIGH STREET OPEN MIC/ COFFEEHOUSE - Sat, Nov 24 7-10, 232 High St. Come to entertain or be entertained. Entrance by Contributions to the Food Bank CHRISTMAS FAIR - Sat, Dec 8th, 10-4. Ladysmith Town & Country Mobile Home Park, Westdowne Rd.

BONUS: Sneak Peak at Cyber Monday Deals

Ladysmith Camera Club - “My Scotland Holiday", a before-and-after guide to turning photographic opportunities into awesome pictures, by Ladysmith, BC photographer Charlie Schaal.

Tues, Nov 27, 7 pm, in 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

your source for FREE coupons

Greg Buchanan 250-245-8914

See All My Listings on the Internet! www.coastrealty.com

Gorgeous Family Home $369,900

ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH - 314 Buller St., Ladysmith, Rev. Daniel Fournier 250-245-5512 Dec 1 - Messy Church: The Christmas Story. 12-2.(ages 4-8). Crafts, music, story. (register with Louise Baines 250-245-7264) Dec.14 - Taise Service quiet serene meditation and chants.

Dec 23 - Sunday Pot Luck Breakfast (9:00 am). Service at 10 am.

Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Services - 4:30 pm & 10:30 pm.

Dec 25 - Christmas Day Service 10:00 am.

Fully finished walk out basement, backs onto Holland Creek, 4bdrm 3 full baths, Hugh rec room, lots of storage, gourmet kitchen formal livingroom the list goes on. This is a must see.

$329,900

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

CHRISTMAS TEA & BAZAAR - Sat, Nov 24, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, Ladysmith First United Church, High St. & 3rd Ave. Contact Mimi Zuyderduyn 250-245-2183

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

Close to golf, shopping, restaurants.

$299,900

MT. BRENTON GARDEN CLUB - meeting will be our usual Xmas social event on Tues, Dec 4, 1 pm at the Calvary Baptist Church, 3319 River Road in Chemainus. Speaker from Leaf & Petal in Duncan on Xmas ideas for floral decorations. Guests welcome, $2 drop in fee. For more info 246-4109.

Beyond Your Expectations

Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012 7-9 PM EST

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.

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

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

www.itscarol.com

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Open Daily from 7:30am 1020 1st Ave, Ladysmith, BC Hunt’s

Smartly Priced &

One Of A Kind Artworks Looking for a Christmas gift that is unique this year?

Seven studio artists and the Waterfront Gallery are opening their doors to put on a sale of their work. Many sizes, styles, mediums and, of course, great prices.

THREE DAYS ONLY so come early for best selection

Nov. 30th - Dec. 2nd Friday, Saturday, Sunday

our once a year only

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10am - 4pm 610 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BC www.ladysmithwaterfrontgallery.com

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Prices in effect Mon, November 19 to Sun, November 25 2012

DUNCAN 550 Cairnsmore Street Open Daily 250-722-7010 7:30 am to 9 pm 250-748-2412

CEDAR STORE In the Cedar Village Square

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