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The famous cement truck from Cumberland Ready Mix makes it down the parade route along First Avenue during the 26th annual Festival of Lights Light Up celebration Thursday, Nov. 28. It’s estimated that one of the largest crowds so far turned up to kick off the Festival of Lights in Ladysmith. For more pictures from Light Up, please turn to page 13. ANDREW LEONG

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he said. “The fireworks were spectacular — There were 65 entries in this year’s With a crowd that large, Fisher says they always are, but when you have no parade along First Avenue, and particiTHE CHRONICLE they always have parking issues be- wind and a clear night, wow,” he said. pants put a lot of work into their floats. “Some of the floats were just absolutely The 26th annual Ladysmith Festival cause they don’t have enough volun- “Ron Burrows sure puts on a fantastic amazing,” said Paterson, who agrees of Lights Light Up celebration is being teers to control parking, but they had a show.” This year’s craft fair at Aggie Hall is be- with Fisher that this year probably athailed as a huge success, with reports lot of help from members of Ladysmith of one of the biggest crowds and of the Fire/Rescue, who volunteered to con- ing considered a success, and vendors tracted one of the biggest crowds. “The trol parking along Second Avenue. are already asking to get on the list for cement truck added more stuff this year. biggest parade. Fisher noticed a lot more participation next year’s fair. It was a good show.” “We had perfect weather, large crowds Fisher was impressed with the quality and no accidents,” said Cliff Fisher, pres- from the Ladysmith RCMP and Auxil- “There were more people in there earident of the Festival of Lights Society. “It iary Constables this year, and he feels lier, and they were buying,” said Fisher. of the floats, and also with the behavthat contributed to a “very well-behaved “Lots of crafters are very happy.” iour of the children watching from the was really neat. I’m so proud of it.” This year, Skellig performed for the sidelines. Fisher says the Ladysmith RCMP has crowd.” He expressed gratitude to all estimated that between 22,000 and the volunteers who helped control first time as the downtown entertain- “I walked up and down often, and I ment, and Fisher thought they did a didn’t see anything but smiles on kids’ 23,000 people converged on First Av- crowds and keep everyone safe. “I thought it went really well,” he said. great job of engaging the crowd. faces and lots of food going into their enue to take in the Light Up festivities Fisher was impressed by this year’s fireThis year’s Kinsmen Parade was the mouths, lots of popcorn,” he said. “When this year. “That’s one of the largest crowds I’ve works display, sponsored by Ladysmith biggest one yet, according to Kinsmen Santa Claus flipped the switch to turn member Duck Paterson. on the lights, no kid was not watching.” seen in my eight years being involved,” and District Credit Union.

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Both options presented by Ladysmith Working Group see Grade 7s move to LSS The options Option A: Phase 1 - September 2014 • Close Davis Road in June 2014 • Move Davis Road English track K-3 to Ladysmith Primary • Move Davis Road English track 4-6 to Ladysmith Intermediate • Option for Davis Road English track, LPS and LIS students to go to North Oyster • Grades 7 to 12 at Ladysmith Secondary • French Immersion K-7 to North Oyster • North Oyster to be a K-7 school for French Immersion and English track • SD68 to evaluate feasibility of offering late French Immersion at North Oyster • SD68 to evaluate Grade 8 French immersion offered at LSS • Retain Davis Road site for possible future use • Begin planning process for conversion of Ladysmith Primary to K-6 school Phase 2 - 2015 or 2016 • Close Ladysmith Intermediate requiring a 60-day consultation process • Renovate/expand Ladysmith Primary to accommodate LIS students, creating a 480-student school Long term: Build new K-6 school in Ladysmith Option B: Phase 1- September 2014 • Close Ladysmith Intermediate in June 2014 requiring a 60-day consultation process • Convert LPS to K-6 school • Change Davis Road to a K-6 school without French Immersion • LIS students to attend converted LPS and Davis Road • Change catchment boundaries to direct more students to Davis Road • Grades 7 to 12 at LSS • Move French Immersion K-7 to North Oyster • North Oyster to be a K-7 school for French Immersion and English track • SD68 to evaluate feasibility of offering late French Immersion at North Oyster • SD68 to evaluate Grade 8 French immersion offered at LSS Phase 2 - 2015 or 2016 • Close Davis Road requiring a 60-day consultation process • Renovate/expand Ladysmith Primary to accommodate additional Davis Road students, creating a 480-student school • Retain Davis Road site for future planning purposes Long term: Build new K-6 school in Ladysmith

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The Ladysmith Extended Consultation Working Group made a presentation to school parents in limbo last week with regard to the uproar of change proposed by School District 68. The presentation was given on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at Ladysmith Secondary School, as numerous disgruntled parents came out to voice their opinions for over two hours. There was also a similar gathering held the night prior. Dave Hutchinson, superintendent at SD68, was one of the first to speak to the crowd. “The long-term goals of the board is meeting each student’s needs, continued improvement of instruction and enhancing the facilities that support learning opportunities,” he said. “The achievement of our students is not what it should be. Students aren’t graduating when they should be. Most students aren’t doing as well as they should be. We are below the provincial average in terms of our performance.” Earlier this year, SD68 proposed its 10-Year Enhanced Facilities for Learning Plan “centred on the improvement of student learning.” Ladysmith’s Working Group was created by the district to look at schools specific to the area. It is made up of various Parent Advisory Council (PAC) members, town council members, Cowichan Valley Regional District representatives, Stz’uminus First Nation representatives, local school principals and school district staff. The Working Group has come up with two options, Option A and Option B, that differ from the school district’s origi-

nal intentions. Both options still include the closure of École Davis Road Elementary and Ladysmith Intermediate School (LIS) at some point in the next couple of years, as well as the transfer of Davis Road’s French Immersion program to North Oyster Elementary. Under both options, Ladysmith Secondary School (LSS) will then take on Grade 7 students, embracing a 7-12 configuration, and Ladysmith Primary School (LPS) will become a K-6 school until a new elementary school is built in the town. “The ultimate vision is a new elementary school in the Town of Ladysmith,” said SD68 deputy superintendent John Blain at the meeting. “That’s the long-term plan. The school district wants to use the space LSS has [in terms of moving Grade 7 students there].” The presentation lasted around 45 minutes and was followed by an influx of opinions from local parents in limbo, with those from Davis Road dominating. Randy Lewis has a daughter in Grade 1 at Davis Road. “École Davis Road has a strong school spirit,” she said. “There are 250 students there, which fits the school district’s optimal student size for elementary schools [200400]. It has a low rate of bullying, and there’s a caring, learning environment with increasing student enrolment. If there are no buses to North Oyster, no student will go. If there are buses, no parents will be there in the afternoon so that community feel is lost.” Davis Road’s French Immersion plan is an attraction for parents who send their children there, and most are not keen on

the program moving to North Oyster, roughly a 12-kilometre drive. One of Davis Road’s biggest criticisms from school hierarchy is the lack of facilities. The school has a facilities condition index of 0.4284 — the worst in the district. Rob Smith has daughter Ava, aged 10, and son Sam, 7, at Davis Road. “I love the facilities,” he said. “Yes, the lack of facilities has united us together. My son Sam was born deaf, and he is succeeding in French Immersion. Moving that

to North Oyster is an ex- ment area. periment and a gamble. Wade Fotherby, who Close North Oyster. Keep has numerous kids at DaDavis Road open.” vis Road, had questions Under the school for Hutchinson and Blain district’s original plan, when he took to the mic. North Oyster should’ve “Do you think it’s a good closed in June — but it idea to cut off a perfectly remains open. good arm of the school North Oyster has a fa- district? Is there any cilities condition index public support of this 10of 0.2616, ranked 22nd in year plan, as I have not the district, which seem- heard any. Why are we ingly appeals to SD68. implementing a 10-year It is the Ladysmith-area plan with no evidence it school in the best condi- will actually work? It will tion, but only 90 students benefit students 10 years attend there, primarily from now but nobody todue to lack of population day,” said Fotherby. in the school’s catchSee Dec. 18 Page 4

Community members listen to a presentation about the options for Ecole Davis Road and North Oyster during the second of two public meetings held last week at Ladysmith Secondary School. ROSS ARMOUR

Karen Fediuk from the École Davis Road Elementary PAC speaks during the public meeting held Nov. 26 at Ladysmith Secondary School. ROSS ARMOUR

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“I won’t be moving it’s in Ladysmith, where to North Oyster. My there are 800 elementadaughter would go to ry-school-aged children, Davis Road regardless as opposed to 300 in the of French Immersion. North Oyster area. The BC Coastal Ferry Service has been wrestling with cost pressures for more than I’ll put her to the over- “Three years ago, in 20 years which, if not addressed, could threaten the sustainability of the entire system. crowded Ladysmith Pri- 2010, there was talk Accordingly, the Province has engaged coastal communities and ferry users from mary to keep the com- about possibly moving across the province on strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of the coastal munity together.” the French Immersion ferry network. The Province will undertake a further round of community engagement Blain insisted there is program from Davis in 2013 following a province-wide consultation in 2012. room at LPS, but “it’s Road to North Oyster. tight.” The EDR PAC at the How Input Will Be Used One North Oyster time conducted a surInput received through the community engagement process will be compiled and mom named Nadine, vey asking families what presented to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and BC Ferries as they who has two children they would do if the plan for the long-term sustainability of the coastal ferry network. there, sympathized with move went ahead. Only the Davis Road parents. 14 per cent said that they Public Open House Schedule “We at North Oyster would support a move Superintendent Dave The first 90 minutes will be a public open house. The second 90 minutes will be a question have an incredible of French Immersion to Hutchinson makes a and answer session with the project team. No RSVP is required for public open houses. amount of empathy and North Oyster. Eighty-six presentation during sadness for the parents per cent said that they Community Date Time Location the Nov. 26 meeting in at Davis Road [with the would switch to English Ladysmith. ROSS ARMOUR prospect of closure]. track at EDR or move to Thetis Island December 11 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Forbes Hall Seija Lane’s child is in We are all in the same a different school or disGrade 3 at Davis Road fight. We have pride trict,” said Segreto, one Small Group Meeting Schedule in French Immersion — within our school, and of many people wearing MoTI To attend a small group meeting in your community, please e-mail a setup sheAdis1010S keen -to our PAC raises a lot of an “I love Ecole Davis coastalferriesengagement@gov.bc.ca or call toll-free at 1 855 974-1204 with your name, BCF Community money. We’re proud of Road” T-shirt. see stay. contact information and which meeting you would like to attend. Engagement Tara Hawes is also on “There’s going to be our building. The decilots of current French sion to close Davis Road the Davis Road PAC. Community Date Time Location 4 col x 110 students lines did not come from us.” “The culture and perImmersion Jenna Forster has one formance at Davis Road who won’t commute to 5.81” X 7.857” Penelakut December 11 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Adult Learning Centre North Oyster so there child at LPS and one at is second to none,” she said. “I believe the cart won’tLadysmith be enough stu- LIS. Schedule subject to change. Please check web site for the complete meeting schedule. Chronicle “Option A is less dishas been put before the dentsNov. to sustain it,” she 29, Dec. 3, 10 ruptive. Option B sees horse.” To provide feedback, please contact us at: said. Rob Smith also raised Student enrolment more students movwww.coastalferriesengagement.ca ing. 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Everitt wins President’s Award in Chemainus Ross Armour the chronicle

As the curtain came down on another year of the Golden Brush Awards, Chemainus and District Chamber of Commerce is already looking at improvements for next year. The winners were announced this past Saturday (Nov. 30) at the Chemainus Senior Centre, as local Chemainiacs and businesses were rewarded for their continuous endeavours and hard work. “It went really well,” said Chamber co-ordinator Jeanne Ross. “Everyone had a fun evening, and the recipients [of

the awards] were very happy.” The crowd was down a little from last year, with 128 people showing up to join the proceedings this time around, compared to 154 last year. “The main difference was that there were a couple of big Christmas parties in town, so I think that it was just the day that was the problem,” said Ross, who will soon begin planning for 2014. “Every year we try to make it better,” she said. The winners of this year’s awards were as follows: • Retail Business of the Year — Rexall Drug Store • Food Service Business of the Year — Willow Street Cafe

• Manufacturing Business of the Year — Vancouver Island Soap Factory • Personal Services Business of the Year — Urban Legends Salon and Spa • Professional Service Business of the Year — Island Savings, Chemainus Branch • Trades or Contractor Business of the Year — B&H Tire • Good Neighbour Award — 49th Parallel Grocery • Customer Service Award — Shelley MacKenzie, Rexall Drug Store • Volunteer of the Year — Shannon Bellamy and Ruth Schiller (Tie) • President’s Award — Wes Everitt

Wes Everitt, winner of the President’s Award, gets a kiss from his daughter Sandy Jasper at the Golden Brush Awards Ceremony, Auction and Dinner at the Chemainus Senior Centre Nov. 30. Andrew Leong

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Emergency crews respond in the aftermath of southbound freight train colliding with a GMC Sierra pickup truck on Ashcroft Road south of Chemainus Thursday, Nov. 28 Andrew Leong

A pickup truck driver is lucky to be alive after colliding with a freight train near Chemainus last Thursday morning (Nov. 28). Chemainus firefighters used the Jaws of Life at about 9:15 a.m. to cut the driver’s-side door off the white Chevy hit at an uncontrolled Ashcroft Road crossing, a police release explains. Firefighters removed the driver, who had no passengers aboard, said Cowichan News Leader Pictorial lensman Andrew Leong. The driver was transported to hospital

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Lam offers Eye Care for Ecuador during volunteer mission Lindsay Chung the chronicle

A Ladysmith optometrist recently helped more than 3,000 people in rural Ecuador see better. Dr. Johnathan Lam of VisionArts Eyecare in Ladysmith recently returned from Ecuador, where he volunteered for an Eye Care for Ecuador mission with the Vancouver-based Third World Eye Care Society (TWECS). On Oct. 30, Lam and 18 other volunteers departed Vancouver International Airport for Quito, Ecuador. The eight doctors and 11 staff volunteers spent two and a half weeks in Ecuador and offered eye clinics in a rural community about half an hour outside of Santa Dominica, with help from the Rotary Club in Ecuador. Lam says during the entire mission, they probably saw about 3,300 patients, including lots of school children. During these clinics, the volunteers gave out thousands of pairs of eyeglasses, which had been donated to TWECS in communities like ours. “A lot of people don’t have access to eyeglasses,” said Lam. “Worldwide, lack of glasses is a big cause of blindness. We go down with 10,000 pairs of glasses, all catalogued, all donated by people.” Lam says they saw about 600 people each day. “There were lots of kids, lots of undetected prescriptions on this mission,” he said. “We saw lots of kids who were getting eyeglasses for the first time.” In a country like Ecuador, new eyeglasses have a major impact, as they can help

a family keep earning money and supporting themselves, explained Lam. “Often times, as a form of income, ladies would do handicrafts, and they get to an age where they can’t see as well,” he said. “They can’t do the work. Give them a simple pair of reading glasses, and they’re back at work, supporting their families. For the kids, it’s the matter of learning and being at school. It’s something we take for granted.” “The nice thing about the results of these missions is when someone receives a pair of glasses, they can make it last,” he added. “It makes such a difference in their lives.” During the clinic days, the people in Ecuador would register, and then the volunteers would do visual acuities and test the patients for their prescription and for eye disease. If they needed glasses, they would get them. If the patients’ eyes were not healthy, the mission volunteers could refer them to a local surgeon who could help them. Lam says they donated clothing during the mission as well. Lam says screening is a big part of these missions, as they can help make the local residents aware of how well they could see with a bit of help. “Often, they don’t know they need glasses or that they can get help,” he said. “Also, it puts to good use glasses that are at the end of their lifespan here. We encourage people to drop off old glasses because they can be used again.” While in Ecuador, members of the TWECS mission spent time in three different regions – the coastal lowlands, the Amazon

rainforest, and into the Andean highlands. “Ecuador is a beautiful country, and it was nice to see these different areas and meet the locals,” said Lam. “They were very appreciative of the help we gave. Because we were in very remote areas, their access to health care was limited. It’s a nice thing to do, like a working vacation.” Lam says his favourite thing about doing a mission like this is “meeting a variety of great people, within our team of volunteers, the local volunteers who helps us, and the local population,” as well as seeing someone’s reaction when they get glasses for the first time and knowing he has helped. Lam also feels happy to be able to fill a need he sees is definitely there. “The health care that we often take for granted as so readily available here is not available there,” he said. “It’s so remote, or they don’t have the money.” Lam, who has been rotating practice in Ladysmith and Nanaimo since 2001, has volunteered on six other eye care missions in the past, including one other mission with TWECS to Nicaragua in March and one two years before that to Nicaragua. He has been on four eye care missions to Mexico. Anyone in the Ladysmith area who would like to donate old eyeglasses for future TWECS missions can drop them off at VisionArts Eyecare, where they will find a donation box. The TWECS volunteers kept a blog about their mission, and you can read about it at http:// twecs-ecuador. blogspot.ca.

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his past Thursday marked the 26th annual Ladysmith Festival of Lights — and my first. Prior to crossing the water a month and a half ago, I’d heard all about Light Up night from the five years I was living in Vancouver. But I guess with these things, you have to see it to believe it, or certainly appreciate it fully. When I arrived at work this past Thursday morning and as I drove through town, I sensed a unique buzz and excitement from our locals that was one of a kind. I knew I was on the verge of viewing something special. In many articles I’ve written over the years, I’ve used the phrase, “as the community unites as one,” or something along those lines. But this was the definition of that. And what’s more, I bumped into many others who had travelled into town from other areas of Vancouver Island, the province, the country and North America. But that’s just the Festival of Lights’ draw. As nightfall came, I headed downtown to join the masses and experience all the fun. I was lucky enough to witness Mike Battie’s juggling expertise, Skellig’s spectacular musicality on the main stage, and a Christmas parade like no other. The illuminated cement truck that brought the parade home was an amazing sight to see, and the fireworks display was one of the best ever. After Santa turned on the lights and the parade came to a close, I began to walk north down First Avenue towards Aggie Hall again for the fireworks. As I marched down, a couple of times I deliberately stopped and stood still in order to soak in all the atmosphere and pictures that were forthcoming. To see that crowd of people, with thousands upon thousands swarming down Ladysmith’s main drag was one of the most fascinating sights I have ever seen. Yes, the Festival of Lights has gotten me. I hope to have the privilege of being part of many more in years to come. —Ross Armour

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ast week, I described the inevitable demise of B.C.’s “carbon neutral government” scheme, which continues to take millions from hospitals and schools to fund greenhouse gas reduction projects of questionable value. It’s like the AirCare program, a pollution solution that sounded great at the time. AirCare soon found itself chasing diminishing environmental returns, made redundant by new vehicle technology and the financial need to save fuel. Public sector carbon offsets will suffer the same fate, growing as a political liability as their effectiveness declines. All this is separate from B.C.’s carbon tax and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction program, another environmental trial balloon that is sinking back to Earth. Former premier Gordon Campbell’s climate goals officially remain in place: 33 per cent greenhouse

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on the same talking point to reject the study. The technology of powering LNG is still being negotiated, as producers work towards environmental permits, so the total can’t be calculated yet. BC Hydro is predicting little electricity demand for LNG until after 2020, which suggests the early development will either be direct drive, the industry standard and simplest method, or building one or more gasfired power plants in northwest B.C. Even if gas usage is only equivalent to one Lower Mainland, it’s plain to see greenhouse gas emissions are going up. Clark has repeatedly argued B.C. LNG should get credit for displacing coal in China and elsewhere. I asked Polak if the international community would accept B.C.’s assertion that emissions from our LNG production shouldn’t count. “We haven’t said we won’t count them,” Polak replied. “What the premier’s talked about and I’ve talked about is that this whole issue of how one accounts for

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Relaxing the criteria Your View is the only solution Editor: Editor’s note: This is a copy of the letter Debbie Pellatt read at the Nov. 26 meeting where the Ladysmith Extended Consultation Working Group presented possible alternatives to the closure of North Oyster and École Davis Road schools.

The current recommendation made by the working group is the only viable solution given the criteria they had to meet. I agree. That’s a fact, and there’s only one solution — relax the criteria. Ideal school sizes are just that — ideal. That doesn’t mean that schools that don’t fit that optimal school size won’t prosper — Davis Road is already proof of that. I think that the community impact as a whole should be a consideration, and that has been grossly ignored in the proposals to date. The plan suggests keeping North Oyster because it is the “best” school — structurally. PHOTO SUBMITTED The only reason it is in the best Linda Brown recently shared this great photo from the Remembrance Day service in Ladysmith with us. If you shape is that money was already have any photos you would like to share, please send them to editor@ladysmithchronicle.com. put into some renovations in hopes of increasing enrollment. ways the best. Invest where the destination school; people are families drive 40 kilometres a That didn’t work because the people are; that’s the only way to going out of their way to attend day to North Oyster and back is it. That’s what we need to nour- unacceptable, that empty promproblem with North Oyster is not ensure a solid future. I am not the parent of a Davis ish and encourage. ises about new schools are — we the school, it’s the location. The Subscribe to The current recommendation must call on our civic leaders to population is notto there to sup- Road student. My daughter atSubscribe port it. The recommendation is tends Ladysmith Intermediate is not acceptable. It’s the only declare the “options” presented flawed in that it supposes250-245-2277 that because I didn’t have the means choice that makes sense given by the working group as funda250-245-2277 get her out to Davis Road the limitations given to the work- mentally unworkable. Includes French Immersion and the K-7 $ to even online $ drawIncludes ing group. So again, I say — The Town must reiterate its online model will people there. In for French access Immersion. I believe access the short-term that is probably that the schools are an invest- change the criteria. It’s resulting support for a two-K-7-elementain short-sighted decisions that ry-school model for Ladysmith true, because the families from ment in the community. To keep Davis Road have no real choice. Classifi edsNorth Oyster open and will only hurt our community and undertake serious negotiations with SD79 to join that disBut this is supposed to be a long- continue to maintain that invest- and our children. Sell! Debbie Pellatt trict. term plan, and I think in the long ment, while we let Davis Road Ladysmith There is no way that the criterm, enrollment will drop be- sit empty and deteriorate makes sis SD68 has manufactured for cause people entering the school no sense to me, not as a parent, — “LSS is under-capacity so we system are not going to make the but especially not as a citizen of must devastate elementary educhoice to take on the burden of Ladysmith. Investments should cation in your region” — should transporting their kids out there, be concentrated where the be used to carry out their recka burden of both costs and time. people are, where the expected Editor: less plan to enable SD68 to make The French Immersion program growth is. Closing a school that is highly will be lost. Re: “Options” for Ladysmith good on rebuilding Nanaimo District Secondary School. Your own slides show that the regarded, the only school in our Schools This must stop here, and overwhelming majority of pro- area not only at capacity but with a waiting list, is poor economics. our leadership in the Town of jected growth in Ladysmith to Having heard in the petition Subscribe to our The property values and the de- and community meetings that Ladysmith are in the unique posi2027 is in the Davis RoadCall catchClassifed ment area. Yes, it will costDepartment more sirability of the area will suffer, closure of École Davis Road is tion of being able to do it. This is a call to action. to250-245-2277 keep Davis Road than it would which means the entire commu- unacceptable, that putting elIncludes Brian Thom to keep$North online Oyster, but the nity will be worse off because ementary kids in the high school access Ladysmith cheapest investment is 1-855-310-3535 not al- of it. We have a school that is a is unacceptable, that having

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as they say in a press dren. release. Which means Proceeds from the great three-part har- ticket sales will go diThe Moonshine Mol- monies and country rectly into funding chillys are wishing you a music in a style similar dren’s programs at St. Philip. Merry Molly Christmas to the Dixie Chicks. The Mollys recorded The Moonshine Molthis weekend with the launch of their new the CD at Moko Pro- lys will also be perductions in Errington forming at Santa’s Christmas CD. Cassandra Smith, and will debut the al- Workshop in downMitra Kostamo and bum at a Christmas town Nanaimo on SatRene Qualizza have Concert and CD Re- urday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. The Mollys — who recorded a new CD lease Party Saturday, featuring Christmas Dec. 7 at St. Philip count Patsy Cline, Diclassics such as “Win- Church in Cedar. The xie Chicks, Sugarland, ter Wonderland” and show starts at 7 p.m., Willy Nelson, Miranda “Silent Night,” “all done and tickets are $10 for Lambert and Eddy in good ol’ Molly style,” adults and $5 for chil- Rabbit among their inTHE CHRONICLE

fluences — have been quite busy performing at various venues and charity events this past year and hope that will continue into the new year. Performing for local charity events is a top priority for the Mollys. “We believe that if we can give back to the community with our music, then that makes performing all the more worthwhile,” Kostamo said in a

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Ladysmith’s Little Theatre has just announced its Christmas pantomime for 2013 — The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe. Family and friends will enjoy the production that tells the fictional story of Mother

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Goose who makes a giant shoe into a home for orphans. “This pantomime will get people into the spirit of Christmas,” said producer Susan Carthy. “Lots of family and adult fun, as it’s over-the-top funny and a good time is had by all.” Ladysmith Little Theatre is a community theatre with the general public making up a lot of the membership. Every year, artistic director Mort Paul seeks information and feedback from the membership in order to determine which specific pantomimes are put on for the public. “That’s the artistic director’s main job,” said

Carthy. “We’ve already started planning this year for next year, and we value the public’s input.” Once information and feedback is received, Paul takes the suggestions to the theatre’s board, which decides on the pantomime lineup for the year. “We’re continuing this year with [playwright] Norman Robbins, as we’ve been really successful with that,” said Carthy. Ann McInulty-Gogo is the director for the show, her first time in that role. “My role is to develop characters and work with placement on stage,” she said. “Ladysmith Little The-

Cast members from The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe rehearse for Ladysmith Little Theatre’s Christmas pantomime, starting Dec. 20. LINDA BROWN atre is a true, volunteer- at 1 p.m. are also takrun theatre. There’s no ing place Dec. 21, 22, big cheese. Everyone 26, 28 and 29. works as a team.” Tickets for those McInulty-Gogo plays shows are $15, and a key role in actor in- doors open 30 minutes struction and getting prior to the curtain the best out of the pan- raising. tomime’s stars. There will also be a “I do allow them [the New Year’s Eve celeactors] to experiment bration night, with the as they go along. That show starting at 8:30 might be in terms of p.m. Appetizers and body posture, an ac- desserts will follow cent, twirling — it’s all that performance, and about experimentation tickets are $40. and getting them into Reservations must character. It’s going to be paid at the time of be a good show.” booking for the New Show dates are Dec. Year’s Eve show. 20, 23, 27 and 30 at 7 For more informap.m. Afternoon shows tion, call 250-924-0658.

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An estimated crowd of 22,000 to 23,000 took in the 26th annual Ladysmith Festival of Lights Light Up celebration Thursday, Nov. 28. Clockwise from top left, the craft fair at Aggie Hall is being called one of the most successful; twoand-a-half-year-old Hunter McLean of Nanaimo loved the spaghetti dinner; Santa flips the switch to light up downtown Ladysmith; fireworks light up the night sky; the crowd makes its way down First Avenue toward the fireworks; the Kinsmen Parade — which was the biggest yet with 65 entries — makes its way along First Avenue; Ken and Sharon Dalton of Nanaimo dance to the live music of Skellig; and Luke Ash, 12, of Ladysmith browses a selection of sweet treats inside Mr. Popper’s Sweet Shoppe. Photos by Ross

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idea of coming up with a Ladysmith On The Dock night, and Bitonti Roberts Got Pop’s On The approached Dock acoustic concert about the possibility of series will be a show- an all-Ladysmith show. “I love Skellig and I case of Ladysmith talent later this month when love the Bettys, and I three Ladysmith artists just thought it would be really fun,” said Bitonti. will be featured. “There are so many good people in Ladysmith. I thought it was pretty cool. I was glad I was kind of the squeaky wheel. Andrew was down with it.” Bitonti will be sharing some new songs with the audience during the performance. “I have some new songs and feel like I’m David Bitonti performs Wednes- getting better day, Dec. 18 at Ladysmith On at that perforThe Dock at the Dinghy Dock mance side,” he Pub with Kendall Patrick and said. “I might the Headless Bettys, and Skellig. have a surprise guest vocalist David Bitonti, Skel- on one track — there’s lig, and Kendall Patrick a very strong possibility, and the Headless Bettys which I’m looking forwill be performing at ward to. Other than that, The Dinghy Dock Pub it’s me and a guitar, playon Protection Island ing songs that should Wednesday, Dec. 18, probably be played by a rock band.” starting at 7 p.m. While Bitonti has been Andrew Roberts of Got Pop had sent out a writing a lot and workpost encouraging art- ing on his solo music as ists to get in touch if well as other projects, they were interested he doesn’t perform ofin playing upcoming ten, so nights like this dates at The Dinghy are not too common. “I write and record my Dock Pub, and Bitonti remembers that he stuff and play a lot, but said he’d play, and Skel- I’m not booking tons of lig said they’d play as shows just because I’m well. That sparked the trying to do it more for the chronicle

fun, more for the love of it than turning it into a business,” he said. “I’m not taking it too seriously, but I take my songwriting seriously.” Besides playing solo shows once in a while, Bitonti is involved in many other projects. Right now, he is playing bass for the Dead Byrds with Stephanie Humphreys, Dylan Wickham, Will O’Shaughnessy and Caleb Burness. “It’s cool because I can just sort of stand at the side of the stage and be faceless; I feel like there’s no pressure on me — I can just play for the fun of it,” said Bitonti. His old band Smart Bomb with Mike Sumpter, Jason Barber and Matt Henn has also reunited for two shows in December (Dec. 14 at the Cambie and Dec. 20 at the Sportsman Pub). “We had taken quite a big break,” he said. “We all started hanging out again, and we thought why don’t we just give’r.” He’s also started playing with Rhiannon Evans in a project he says they might call Status Reject, and he hopes they’ll start performing in the new year. As well, Bitonti is playing bass in a cover band with Mike Sumpter, Brooks Jamison and Kyle Rainone. “That band’s going to be really fun,” he said. Kendall Patrick and the Headless Bettys, who just returned from

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This year’s Cinnamon Bun Fun Run was record-breaking in every way. The ninth annual charity run/walk raised $4,400 in cash from participants and two major donations from sponsors LCU Insurance and The United Steelworkers Humanity Fund, as well as 5,200 pounds of food for the Ladysmith Food Bank. Eight hundred and 49 people pre-registered for the charity run/walk, and 754 people crossed the finish line. Bruce Youngren, an organizing committee member from the Ladysmith Striders, says this is about 300 more people than last year. “This year, we had an incredible surge of participants and an incredible surge of sponsor support too,” he said. Reaching registration capacity did lead to some challenges for the volunteers involved

in the run, but Youngren says five-kilometre run in 24:08.19, It started in 2004, when the they rose to the occasion. 0:01.81 off her predicted time Ladysmith Striders decided “Thanks to our volunteers of 24:10. to give back to the commufor that and thanks to the More than 50 draw prizes nity and thought that organizpeople who saw the chal- were given out, including ing a charity walk/run to imlenge and were incredibly two pairs of running shoes mediately follow the Festival understanding of that experi- from sponsor Frontrunners of Lights would provide the ence,” he said. Vancouver island. community with a healthy Kate Cram and her staff at Still on a high from the outdoor family event just bethe Old Town Bakery met the success of this year’s event, fore the holiday season and challenge as well. Originally, Youngren says the organizers some needed resources to they were going to donate 650 want to thank the community the Ladysmith Food Bank. cinnamon buns at no cost, but members who adapt to the To foster family participaCram and her bakers ended run each year. tion, the Ladysmith Striders up working through the night “All of us organizing commit- made the event a fun run exto bake 1,000 cinnamon buns, tee have to express gratitude ercise by adopting an event which they provided at no to some unsung heroes, the timing strategy that involved cost, explained Youngren. motorists and members of “predicted finishing time” for Jenna Wickham was the the community who are so participants walking or runoverall winner. She predicted kindly, patiently and safely ning a five-kilometre course she would finish the 10-kilo- waiting as runners and walk- or running a 10-kilometre metre run in 45:22, and her ers and families go past in course. To reward the finishactual time was 45:20.49, just the streets,” he said. “The ers, participants were offered 0:01.51 off. community is showing a hot chocolate and sweet and Brianna Bold was second great deal of understanding gooey cinnamon buns — after predicting she would and support for putting food hence the name Cinnamon finish the five-kilometre run on people’s tables for Christ- Bun Fun Run. in 38 minutes and finishing in mas.” Next year will be the 10th 38:01.60. The Cinnamon Bun Fun anniversary, and Youngren Third place went to Lorrie Run is presented each year says the community can exBaildham, who finished the by the Ladysmith Striders. pect “something very big.”

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RCMP VICTIM SERVICES – Are you a victim of elder abuse? Victim Services provides support services and information to victims of crime and trauma. Located in the Ladysmith RCMP Detachment on 6th Ave. For info call 250- 245-6061. CRISIS SOCIETY – 24 hour Crisis and Information line for Ladysmith 250-754-4447 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION (BRANCH 171) Ladysmith, 621 – 1ST Ave., 250-245-2273 PUBLIC WELCOME, Painting Group – Wednesdays. – 10:15 am - 12:15 pm, Line Dancing – Thursdays - 9:30 - 11:30 am, Soup & Sandwich – Thursday, Dec. 12th -11:30 am LADYSMITH PROBUS is looking for new members. They meet every third Wednesday at the Seniors Centre in Ladysmith at 9.30 am. For more information call Grant Bridgeman at 250-246-1496 or Vince Devries at 250-2450907. LADYSMITH PARKS RECREATION CULTURE – Check out the Fall/Winter 2013 Activity Guide. For registration or more information contact 250-245-6424 or www.ladysmith.ca

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BINGO – Every Wednesday at St Mary’s Church Hall – Loonie Pot, Lucky 7, Odd/ Even & Progressive Bonanza 6:30 to 9:00 pm. Prizes are determined by cards sold and player participation. Come and try your luck. “Know Your Limit - Play Within It” Players must be 19 years of age or older. LRCA SENIORS VAN – Available to take seniors to medical appointments in Nanaimo and Duncan. For medical appointments in Victoria or Vancouver, call for a referral phone number.

4 All Seasons - in the company of friends Explore information about our two facilities: La Rosa Gardens and Lodge on 4th - where seniors come first. La Rosa Gardens provides Independent (Supportive and Assisted) Living accommodation and services. Lodge on 4th is a licenced Complex Care Facility for individuals who require 24 hour care and supports. Reception Number: (250) 245-3318 E-mail address: info@lodgeon4th.ca www.4allseasonscare.com

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KNIGHT, Clarence Ashley October 14, 1917 - November 18, 2013 Our dad Clarence, was a kind, proud man who lived a long, productive and happy life with his wife Norah by his side. A life-long resident of Ladysmith, he raised his family here and was a well respected member of the community and loved Ladysmith. For 45 years he worked in and later ran the family business, Knight’s Hardware, located by the iconic Knight’s clock on 1st Avenue. He was an avid photographer and loved to take pictures of the family and as he traveled around the world with Norah. He loved his garden and his house which he built himself in the 50’s on Dogwood Drive. He was a proud member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2101 for 78 years and their secretary for 57 years, and like his father before him was proudly inducted into the “Eagles Hall of Fame”. He was a devoted and loving husband and father and worked hard to give us a happy life. He was always there when we needed him and we loved him very much. He is predeceased by his wife of 73 years, Norah in 2012. Survived by his children Shirley (Fred), Judy and Ken; grandchildren Jim (Rae-Anne), Dale (Cyndi), Scott, Cory (Anji), Ryan, Bonnie, Chris, and great-grandchildren Alexandra and Tanner. Special thanks to everyone who helped make his life easier in his later years, especially the kind staff on the 3rd ﬂoor at the Lodge on 4th as well as Joanne, Janet and Dr. Kennedy. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Eagles Hall in the New Year, the date to be announced. Instead of ﬂowers etc., donations to the Eagles Home Society would be greatly appreciated. Rest in Peace Dad – we will all miss you.

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HARPER, Kimberley Ellen October 18, 1955 – November 24, 2013 Born in Saskatoon, SK. Survived by husband Dale Cain (of Ladysmith), mother Helen Oberg, father Ken Murray, siblings Michele, Mary, Mike, Kenny, Brenda (all of Saskatoon) and Heather (of Calgary); brotherin-law Walter Cain and sister-in-law Dorothy Bouchard; also beloved pets Blaze, Chicklet and Rebel. She loved her animals dearly and will be missed by them. She will also be missed by special friends Margarete and Pat Nixon, Joan and Mike Nicholson, Linda and Jim Anderson, as well as Doug Whitelaw and Larry Adair. She worked at Black Press in Ladysmith for several years in the mailroom as a collator. She loved all animals, wildlife and nature full heartedly and would often feed the deer on her property. Kim also loved camping, going for a drive, her flower and vegetable garden, and her favourite flowers were lilies. She also loved angel figurines and statues. Kim was very down-to-earth, loving, caring and thoughtful person. She routinely donated to the food bank and at Christmas would donate turkeys, she also donated generously to other organizations. No service by Kim’s request. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a food bank of your choice or the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Kim’s memory.

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FARRIS, Albert Gerald “George” George passed away peacefully with both his daughters by his side on Sunday, November 24th at the Lodge on 4th in Ladysmith. George was born on July 15th, 1925 in Coldbrook, Nova Scotia. Being an impetuous young man, he joined the army during the Second World War at the tender age of fourteen. Upon returning to Nova Scotia from his service overseas, he made his way across Canada to Ladysmith where he then took up permanent residence and met his wife Fran. His ﬁrst job following his service in the army was for the railroad participating in building many of the railway bridges on The Island. He went on to work many years for MacMillian Bloedel, working his way up from choker setter to heavy duty mechanic at both the Copper Canyon and Nanaimo River camps. George was a very skilled carpenter making various items ranging from his own home, a 15 foot pleasure craft boat and furniture, not to mention many small woodcraft items for many of his friends and family. He loved to ﬁsh and hunt but most of all loved his family and friends and the time spent with them. George was predeceased by his wife Frances. George is survived by his daughters Linda (Derek) Telford and Debbie (Bill) Wood and his grandchildren JennyLynne (Donald) Barber and Lacey Telford. A Celebration of Life tea will be held on December 8th, 2013 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Ladysmith Legion.

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Ethel Mae Whibley (nee Godkin) Born August, 5, 1929, in Miami, Manitoba Passed peacefully on November, 22, 2013.

At Nanaimo Regional General Hospital in the comfort of her sons and daughter. Mom was the 8th of 9 children, growing up in the time of horses, dog sleds and shoes, when you had them. The Godkin family moved from Manitoba to Chemainus in ‘43 where they still maintain a large presence. Mom met and married Dad in 1955, building a home in Ladysmith and starting a family. One final move in 1971 brought us all to the vibrant community of Coombs. Suffering from FMS (“Fear Of Missing Something”), Mom was soon involved with numerous community events, Coombs Bluegrass being a favourite. She loved making new friends and never forgetting old ones. Family was most important though often it was hard to tell one from the other for friends, quite often, became family. Her grandkids where a large part of Mom’s life. Mom always knew exactly what they were up to even if we didn’t. Lots of people live, but a rare few are so “alive”. Mom, Gramma, Auntie Ethel, lived life with genuine pleasure. Predeceased by husband Al (2011), son Dan (1977), and most recently, grandson Lukas (2013). Survived by sons Lorne (Roong), Gary (Sally), Terry Whibley, and daughter Sheila (Charlie) Pickard; Grandchildren Dan (Zenaida), Wayne (Sandy), Logan (Taryn), Garrett, Ian and Marie; Sisters Evelyn and Margaret, brothers Roy and Lorne. A celebration of life will be held at the Bradley Center in Coombs, December 1 at 1:00 pm In lieu of flower, donations to the BC Children’s Hospital, the Lukas Whibley Memorial Sports Bursary c/o Ballenas Secondary School, (or the casino of your choice) would all honour Mom’s memory.

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• Ladies Night Out in Chemainus Mural Project. door session at his office. Chemainus takes place this The Chemainus Festival of • Saturday, Dec. 7 sees the Wednesday (Dec. 4) from 4-9 Murals Society will make the grand opening of the Festival p.m. Shops will be open late presentation in conjunction of Trees in Chemainus as well for holiday shopping, and with the Municipality of North as Tropical Vibe music. Conmany deals can be had. Check Cowichan. tact the Chemainus Chamber out The Pottery Store and The presentation, recogniz- of Commerce for more details. Golden Hanger for a special ing Dr. Karl Schutz for his un- • It’s a Wonderful Life is still “Getting to Know You” game. relenting dedication in bring- being showcased until the end • The Pottery Store and Gold- ing Chemainus to the world of the month at the Chemainus en Hanger in Chemainus are and the world to Chemainus, Theatre Festival. Visit www. hosting a Christmas Drive for will take place Wednesday, chemainustheatrefestival.ca the Cowichan Valley SPCA. Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. in the North for more information. Locals are encouraged to Cowichan Municipal Council • Chemainus Theatre is also bring toys, food and blankets Chambers. Chemainus Fes- having a Christmas party on in order to help out animals in tival of Murals Society presi- Tuesday, Dec. 10. Contact the the valley. dent Tom Andrews and North theatre at 250-246-9820 for • Dr. Karl Schutz will be Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure more details. awarded an Honorary Mem- will make the presentation. • HealthLink BC is putting ber Emeritus citation for his • Visit Ladysmith Mayor Rob on a presentation Wednesday, outstanding vision, tireless Hutchins this Thursday, Dec. Dec. 11 at the Ladysmith Sework and his dogged determi- 5 at City Hall from 4:30- 6 p.m. niors Centre at 630 Second nation in the creation of the as the mayor hosts an open Ave., starting at 3 p.m.

What’s your name? “Maya Campbell.”

or happiest moment?

What’s your hometown?

What scares you more than anything else in the world? “Spiders.”

“Ladysmith.” What do you do? “I’m a modern and ballet dancer.” What do you like most about your community?

“Dance recitals.”

If you were Empress of Vancouver Island, what would your first imperial proclamation be?

“Everything.” “Everyone would get a house cleaner because I don’t like cleaning.” What was your proudest

CHURCH DIRECTORY Welcome to

RCM-SAR (Pacific) president Jim Lee (right) presents a long service certificate of recognition to Maurice Chernoff at the Ladysmith unit’s boat house. Chernoff has been active with the unit as crew and Coxswain, serving either locally or at regional level. Currently, he offers his experience and knowledge in a supporting roll to the Ladysmith unit. NICK EPP-EVANS

The Chronicle goes to the Equator near Quito, Ecuador with Susan Wakefield of Ladysmith (left) standing in the Northern Hemisphere and her

twin, Anne Munro of Thorold, Ontario (right) standing in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Driveway goes Hollywood!

Zack Spencer reveals what turned his head week with a visit to the glitzy 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show, Alexandra Straub looks at what’s cool, Bob McHugh goes green and Keith Morgan sneaks a peek at a racy compact concept. Check out the full script at drivewayBC.ca

LA-LA Land auto extravaganza LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Auto Show is full of eye-popping sights and some even include cars! It’s not difficult to have your head turned but it is a challenge to pick one’s top picks but I’m for the challenge. Nissan GT-R Nismo Nissan stole the show with not only one of the fastest cars in the world but the fastest man in the world. Olympic gold medalist and world record holder Usain Bolt was on hand as Nissan’s Director of Excitement. Usain was clearly taken with the new GT-R Nismo, there were also promises to get him one to replace his gold coloured GT-R. Power has been pumped up to 600hp taking this new Nismo version to 100 km/h in just two seconds. Look for the new GT-R in the spring of 2014. I suspect Usain will get his a bit earlier. Chevrolet Colorado The mid-size pickup truck market has been all but abandoned by the domestic automakers over the last few years leaving this category entirely to Toyota and Nissan with the Tacoma and Frontier trucks. Wait until next year and the choice will include the all-new Colorado from Chevrolet. Building off the success of the all-new full-size Silverado, the engineers have taken the same approach to this new truck. On the economy front, eventually there will be three engines to choose from. Out of gate, there is the base 2.5L 4-cylinder engine or a 3.6L V6. Subaru WRX Fans of the Subaru WRX will be very excited about the arrival of an all-new car but maybe a bit disappointed that this production model

doesn’t look very much little the sleek and sexy concept that was unveiled earlier this year. It should prove to be a capable car thanks to an all-new direct injection 2.0L 4-cylinder putting out 268hp and matched to the first 6-speed in the WRX. Subaru Legacy Concept A head Zack Spencer turning design that my sources tell me looks a lot like the production car. The metallic, almost chrome looking paint, certainly helps to make the car pop but the bold front grille and macho stance could very well be included in the final version. Lincoln MKC Lincoln has a long and distinguished history as an American premium brand but over the last few decades, it has been an extension of existing Ford products using different badging and trim. There is now a long-term plan to resurrect the Lincoln brand with all-new vehicle that use some Ford components but are developed separately from the main Ford line of products. The compact crossover MKC shares a platform with the Ford Escape but has been designed and engineered to be a very different car. The design, other than the trademark Lincoln grille is very European and the back wrap-around hatch is maybe Audi-inspired. Standard in Canada will be all-wheel-drive and adaptive suspension, matched to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

BMW 4 Series Cabriolet BMW has changed its naming: the 3 Series is now the sedan only while the coupe and convertible version are now called 4 Series. The all-new cabriolet is wider and features a new three-piece retractable hardtop and for the first time X-Drive AWD is now available on the convertible models. Interior refinements include a new neck warmer to that blows a steady stream of warm air on the front passengers neck and shoulders, helping to elongate the convertible season. Porsche Macan This small SUV is based on the same platform as the Audi Q5. This lower, sleeker and much more aggressive Macan will attract a lot of attention based purely on looks. Porsche made it very clear that this is not juts a Porsche in name but also in performance. Look for the Macan coming next year. Jaguar F-Type Jaguar made a big splash with the Jaguar F-Type convertible this year and next year we look forward to the coupe version, a dynamite looking coupe with a stunning silhouette and improved dynamics thanks to a stiffer body. The body of the car is built with extensive use of aluminum to produce the stiffest Jaguar ever made. This is one heart-pounding coupe I cannot wait to try. zack.spencer@ddrivewayBC.ca

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- Chemainus High School Band - Island Farms Daisy the Cow - Face Painting by Island Savings and Penny the Owl, Demos and Music! - Ribbon Cutting. Followed by FREE Coffee & Cake - Christmas Carolers

ONE DAY ONLY SALE items available Saturday, Dec 7, 2013 ONLY and ONLY at our NEW 49th PARALLEL GROCERY in CHEMAINUS! Farmhouse Poultry Fresh Baked Many more 1 day Whole sale items in store! Bread Frying from our Come check Chickens New Scratch Bakery! 3.28 kg, limit 3 chickens

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