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Letters Kudos to Saltair citizens Kudos to the small group of Saltair residents who have taken on the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure with regards to Olsen Road in Saltair. One questions if this road is even a legal road. Only approx. 17 ft. wide with drop offs from the paved area ranging from 4� to 10� and higher during the heavy rains.

This road is a major artery into the subdivision and is heavily used every day with not enough room for two vehicles to pass safely. CVRD Area G Director Mel Dorey only deals with CVRD issues so it is great that we have residents in Saltair who are willing to step up and push the Ministry of Transportation.

The road is being surveyed at this time so hopefully they will take steps to ensure the users of Olsen Road are safe.

- James Thomas, Saltair

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Derelict vessel threat continues Once again visited the area of Ladysmith harbour where the Viki Lyne II is tied up and was glad to see it above the water , but for how long?

My recent second email to Coast Guard Victoria returned the answer that I should contact federal or provincial Environmental Response team. I thought C.C.G were the first one responsible in these matters or is this more passing the buck? In the meantime the days are counting down to when my next visit will show that the only thing above water is the red funnel. Our sea life will die when this ship goes awry.

- Herb Cordingley/Ruth Trotter, Editor’s Note: You can address your concerns to Hon. Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, Tower C-330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, On. K1A 0N4, no postage required.

As I See it Re: Rob Johnson’s column As I See It in the August TAKE 5 on remuneration for town of Ladysmith staff. I am behind Rob Johnson 100 per cent. There should be a freeze and review of salaries and also some cuts. - Grant Pacey Letters to the editor are welcome but subject to space and editing. Multiple submissions will not be considered. Include name, address and phone for verification. Letters do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TAKE 5, advertisers or contributors. Email editor@take5.ca. or submit at www.take5.ca. Facebook.com/take5publications

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Meet the new guy!

Allen McDermid is “the new guy” at Take 5. Born a prairie boy, he decided to uproot the family and move to paradise island, Ladysmith. Allen brings years of retail and advertising sales experience as well a love for the community he now calls home. He enjoys meeting people and sharing his enthusiasm for Ladysmith.

“I am very fortunate to be working at TAKE 5 with such a dynamic group of individuals who are dedicated to promoting the community”. When Allen is not volunteering at the Ladysmith Archives, Ladysmith Historical Revitalization Commission or Ladysmith Search and Rescue, he can usually be found at Transfer Beach or the Holland Creek trail where he walks his dogs. Drop by the TAKE 5 office and say hi.

Alan McDermid joins the TAKE 5 team

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BY ALLEN MCDERMID On Wednesday Oct.14, 2015, Ladysmith Search and Rescue, in conjunction with the Town of Ladysmith and TAKE 5 Magazine, will be holding a free public event at the Ladysmith Secondary School. The event is called “Mastering Disaster� and it is designed to help educate the citizens of Ladysmith and districts on how to be prepared for a disaster when one takes place.

The event will start at 7 p.m. and will include representatives from CVRD Emergency Preparedness, Town of Ladysmith Protective Services and others.

The public will learn the basic fundamentals of disaster preparedness and have an opportunity to see some of the emergency equipment used as well as talk to the experts.

Mastering Disaster will feature speaker, Sybille Sanderson, who is the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the CVRD. Sybille will be using visual media and speaking on what we, as residents, need to have in place when a disaster strikes. Wayne Hartley, representing of the Emergency Management of B.C., will also be speaking on how a community is affected by disaster and what has been learned from past events.

Wayne was there with EMBC during the 2003 Okanagan Mountain Park fire.

In the event of a major disaster on Vancouver Island you may be on your own for at least 7 days. What will you eat? Are you prepared?

Disasters are not a part of our everyday lives. Developing plans and organizing ourselves is the only way to be prepared for a real disaster.

Listen to experienced speakers and view videos. There will be static displays and tables from attending organizations:

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Ladysmith Fire Dept., BC Ambulance, RCMP, Ladysmith Search and Rescue, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue and many more that will provide you with the valuable information you need.

There will also be information booths, draws demos and more.

Did you know that everyone should be prepared for the first 72 hours of an emergency? Do you have plans and provisions in place for you, your family, those in your family with a disability, your pets, or your livestock? Come on out to this free event and be prepared.

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ship with Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

Dwain has been heavily involved over the years as a coordinator and fundraiser within his department, and more recently as a member of the Provincial Firefighters Committee as a co-advisor to the Central Vancouver Island Region.

Dwain’s passion and dedication to Muscular Dystrophy Canada is reminiscent of a long-standing tradition of firefighters supporting those living with neuromuscular disorders by raising awareness and funds. Dwain’s most recent project was initiating a “Walk for Muscular Dystrophy” in Nanaimo. This event is now heading into its third year and has grown in popularity as well as exposure. To date, the Nanaimo walk for Muscular Dystrophy Canada has raised over $40,000.

Later this month Ladysmith Fire/Rescue is holding another fun fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy. Get ready to be scared at their Halloween Haunted House at the Ladysmith Fire Hall, 330 6th Ave., on Saturday Oct. 24 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday Oct. 25 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission by donation.

Ladysmith golfer wins gold

Firefighter receives Firefighter of the Year Award Ladysmith Fire/Rescue’s Lieut. Dwain King is the recipient of the 2015 Muscular Dystrophy Canada B.C./Yukon Firefighter of the Year award.

Dwain began volunteering for the fire department in 1994 and over the last 20 years has formed a strong relation-

BY ROB JOHNSON Stan Zeller of Ladysmith won the gold medal in the Men’s 70–74 category at this year’s Seniors Games held in North Vancouver earlier this summer. Stan was representing the North Vancouver Island (Zone 2).

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Stan Zeller of Ladysmith won the gold medal in the Men’s 70–74 category at this year’s Seniors Games. Photo Rob Johnson

Stan didn’t play much golf before moving to Ladysmith and joining the Ladysmith Golf Club in 2008. There he quickly found a bunch of fun-loving golfers, who welcomed him into the club and their morning group. Over the years he became a stalwart of the club and improved his golfing skills while managing to get 13 hole-in-ones over the next five years. When his knees started to give him trouble and he found the terrain of the Ladysmith Golf course too challeng-

Ladysmith Fire/Rescue’s Lieut. Dwain King is the recipient of the 2015 Muscular Dystrophy Canada B.C./Yukon Firefighter of the Year award. Photo submitted

Congratulations to Yellow Point Cranberries for winning the We Heart Local Award for Orchard and Fruit Supplier with 182 votes. Yellow Point Cranberries was the only fruit farm nominated from the Island the rest are all located on the mainland. This is a huge opportunity to bring more exposure to our area, just in time as the Cedar area gears up for the Cedar Yellow Point Artisan Christmas Tour. Photo submitted.

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St. Joseph’s School, students are taking action to help hungry people by hosting events for World Food Day. Photo submitted.

ing, he started playing at Mt. Brenton in Chemainus where he was able to use a golf cart to get around. Over the past three years, his game has steadily improved, resulting in two more hole-in-ones, this time on the Mt. Brenton course.

St. Joseph’s World Food Day World Food Day, October 16, 2015 At St. Joseph’s School, students are taking action to help hungry people by hosting events for World Food Day, October 16.

The importance of local food production is learned hands-on at St. Joseph’s by planting and caring for the school garden, which yields fall and spring crops. As well students are holding a food drive at their school from October 5 to October 16. There will be a special assembly in the school on October 13 where a representative from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Harvest House food bank will come to the school and help the children understand how their efforts help others. All food and donations collected will be distributed through the local food bank.

If you would like to participate in the food drive or to attend the assembly, please contact St. Joseph’s School at 250-246-3191.

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Festival of Lights turns to LED

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After 28 years, the Festival of Lights Society has decided it is time to start converting incandescent bulbs to LED lights.

Because of the expense, the Society is focusing on one annual project at a time. The Chuck Perrin tree at the north end of First Avenue at Aggie Field is the first project. With the cost well over $15,000, the society is looking to the community for support, according to Robin Francis of the Festival of Lights Society.

The Nanaimo Airport Commission has stepped up and agreed to fund and adopt the Chuck Perrin tree, forming a partnership with the Festival of Lights for many years to come.

This partnership will give their campaign, “Adopt-a-Tree,” the great start the society islooking for. The Festival of Lights is inviting businesses as well as individuals the opportunity to “Adopt-a-Tree“ of their choice along First Avenue in Ladysmith.

The cost savings for converting to LED’s, in terms of energy conservation, is tremendous — approximately 90% compared to incandescent, which are no longer being manufactured in North America. The new LED’s are expected to last significantly longer and glow significantly brighter.

Join in an informal study for women only Wednesday, October 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for five consecutive weeks. Enjoy a cup of tea and friendly fellowship while viewing a DVD series by Word On Fire. Learn what Catholics believe and why.

Contact Cindy 250-245-2189 or cldesrochers@shaw.ca.

Davey Jones gala returns On October 24, gather up mateys, get yer peg legs and eye patches and get ready for Davy Jones Locker Seafood Dinner, Auction and Dance. The Chamber has partnered with the Waterfront Art Gallery for the gala. Tickets are $40 or $75/pair at the Chamber (33 Roberts Street) or call 250-245-2112.

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One of the many things that make living in Ladysmith so special is Concerts in the Park series. For the last six years, Ladysmith Resources Centre volunteer, Valerie Duckworth, has worked tirelessly to make this wonderful event happen for the town. Sadly, this was Val’s last year as program coordinator, and she will be missed by all.

Tourney fundraiser doubled This past Labour Day, the Ladysmith Kinsmen Charity Slow Pitch Tournament helped to raise money for the medical care needed for baby Brenton Delcourt, who was born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia, and collected food items for the Ladysmith Food Bank at Aggie Field.

“This year we collected the most food items, double from last year, for a total of 1500 items. Also we raised just under $3,000 to assist the [Delcourt’s] medical expenses,” says Jim Delcourt.

Huard’s Haunted House 2015 For years, the Huard Family has been living in seclusion, trying to stay away from those people who do not understand them. They moved from city to city, coast to coast being forced each time to move by the locals who do not understand them.

When people do not understand, they become afraid.

But why be afraid? The Huards are like any other family, just with a little twist. They have pets and hobbies — though their pets are a little different than the average pet.

Thankfully the McNab family has allowed them refuge on their farm, but with one condition: That each year around Halloween, the Huards must open their doors and let the locals come into their home.

But the Huard’s home is not for the faint of heart. Inside you will face the Huard family, their pets and their passions. The Huards love the darkness and all things strange.

But be warned! They are looking to expand their family. Take heed! If you and your friends decide to enter the Huard’s home, not all of you may make it out …Visit the Huards at McNab’s Farm October 21–24, and October 26–31, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The walk through may be available during the day.

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October 1-3 1–3, 10am to 6pm, McNab’s Corn Maze, family fun in the country, 4613 Yellow Point Rd., 250-2450666 1–3, Noon to 4pm, until Nov. 2, Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery — Harvest, 250-245-1252 1–3, 7:30pm, Jeeves Intervenes — British Comedy, Chemainus Festival Theatre, 250-2469820 1, 2pm, 9 & Dine, enjoy nine holes of golf and a three-course meal every Thursday, Cottonwood Golf Course, 250-245-5157 2–3, 11am, Harvest Days, Yellow Point Cranberries, 4532 Yellow Point Rd., 250-245-5283 2, 9:30am to11am, Muffin Mornings, Chemainus Senior Centre, 9824 Willow St., 250-246-2111 2, 3pm to 7pm, Open Jam Session, featuring Island Country Band, The Sportsman Pub, 640 1st Ave., 250-245-8033 3, 2pm to 6pm, Live Music at The Wheaty, Wheatsheaf Pub, 866 Cedar Rd., 250-722-3141

October 4-10 4–10, 10am to 6pm, McNab’s Corn Maze, family fun in the country, 4613 Yellow Point Rd., 250-2450666 4 –10, Fire Prevention Week www.nfpa.org/safetyinformation/fire-prevention-week 4–16, Students at St. Joseph’s School will practice caring for the earth and feeding people in need by holding a food drive at their school from October 5 to 16, For more info. call St. Joseph’s School 250-246-3191 4–10, Noon to 4pm, until Nov. 2, Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery — Harvest, 250-245-1252 4, 9am to 5pm, 16th Annual Salt Spring Island Apple Festival, starting point is Fulford Hall, more info at the Ganges Island Tourist Info Ctr. or www. saltspringapplefestival.org 4, 11am, Harvest Days, Yellow Point Cranberries, 4532 Yellow Point Rd., 250-245-5283 4, 9:30am to11am, Baha’I Children’s classes, 250-327-0823 4, 10am, Carols Craft Market, North Oyster Community Hall, 13467 Cedar Rd., 250-754-8905

4, 2pm, Crib Doubles Tourney, Wheatsheaf Pub, 866 Cedar Rd., 250-722-3141 4, 2pm, Sunday Afternoon Jazz, Crofton Hotel & Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., 250-324-2000 5, 11:30am, Soup and Sandwich, Ladysmith Seniors at the Resource Centre, 630 2nd Ave., www.ladysmithseniorscentre.ca/calendar/ 5, 7pm, Ladysmith Council Meeting, City Hall, 410 Esplanade, 250-245-6400 5, 7:30pm, The Port Theatre Society‘s Spotlight Season Tales from the Forgotten Kingdom, performed by Guy Mendilow Ensemble, www. porttheatre.com 6, 1:30pm, Ladysmith Seniors General Meeting at the Resource Centre, 630 2nd Ave., www. ladysmithseniorscentre.ca/calendar/ 6, 11:30am, the Nanaimo/Ladysmith Retired Teachers’ Association autumn luncheon at the Cavallotti Hall, 2060 East Wellington Rd. call Ellen 778-269-1242 7, 5pm, LRCA Wednesday Bingo, St. Mary’s Hall, 1135 4th Ave., 250-245-3079 7, 6:30pm, “What is Catholicism” — Part 1 of 5, for Women only, 5120 Christie Road, Ladysmith, info Cindy 250-245-2189, www.catholicism. worldonfire.org 8, 2pm, 9 & Dine, enjoy nine holes of golf and a delicious three-course meal, every Thursday, Cottonwood Golf Course, 250-245-5157 8, 7pm to 9pm, 2015 Federal Election All Candidates Meeting, find out where the candidates in the upcoming Federal Election stand on issues that matter to you! Aggie Hall, 1110 1st Ave., Ladysmith 8, 7:30pm, Dearly Departed, Ladysmith Little Theatre, 4985 Christie Rd., 250-924-0658 9–10, 6pm, Dearly Departed, Ladysmith Little Theatre, 4985 Christie Rd., 250-924-0658 9, 1pm to 3pm, Fashion Show, High Tea & Silent Auction, St. Andrews United Church, 311 Fitzwilliam St., Nanaimo, 250-754-7673 9, 3pm to 7pm, Open Jam Session, featuring Island Country Band, The Sportsman Pub, 640 1st Ave., 250-245-8033 10, 10am-6pm, McNab’s Corn Maze hosts a fundraiser for Ladysmith Intermediate School PAC. Support LIS students through the concession, have fun in the maze!

October 11-17 11–17, 10am to 6pm, McNab’s Corn Maze, family fun, 4613 Yellow Point Rd., 250-245-0666 11–17, Noon to 4pm, until Nov. 2, Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery — Harvest, 250-245-1252 11, 9:30am to 11am, Baha’I Children’s classes, 250-327-0823 11–16, Students at St. Joseph’s School will practice caring for the earth and feeding people in need by holding a food drive at their school from October 5–16, For more info call St. Joseph’s School 250 246 3191 11, 10am, Carols Craft Market at North Oyster Community Centre, 13467 Cedar Rd., 250-7548905 11, 2pm, Sunday Afternoon Jazz, Crofton Hotel & Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., 250-324-2000 12, 11:30am, Soup and Sandwich, Ladysmith Seniors at the Resource Centre, 630 2nd Ave., www.ladysmithseniorscentre.ca/calendar 12, 4:45pm, Monday Bingo, Chemainus Senior Centre 9824 Willow St. 250-246-2111 13–17, 7:30am, Ok2berfest, $2 Hot Drinks any drink any size! 49th Café Ladysmith and Chemainus locations 14, 9:30am to 11am, Muffin Mornings, Chemainus Senior Centre, 9824 Willow St., 250-246-2111 14, 9:30am, Fuller Lake Arena, with guest artist Laura Hilts. She will be guiding us through an exercise on “designing with a grid.”

14, 5pm, LRCA Wednesday Bingo, St. Mary’s Hall, 1135 4th Ave., 250-245-3079 14, 7pm, Mastering Disaster. Are you ready when local disaster strikes? Ladysmith Secondary School, 710 6th Ave., take5.ca/mastering disaster 250-245-7015 free.

15, 2pm, 9 & Dine, enjoy nine holes of golf and a delicious three-course meal, every Thursday, Cottonwood Golf Course, 250-245-5157 15, 5pm to 8pm, The Nanaimo Community Kitchen Society 3rd annual Oktoberfest Burger and Beer at the Queens Pub, 34 Victoria Cres., www. nanaimocommunitykitchens.org 15, 6:30pm, Ladysmith Saltair Garden Club monthly meeting, St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church hall, 314 Buller St. at 3rd Ave. 15, 7:30pm, Dearly Departed, Ladysmith Little Theatre, 4985 Christie Rd., 250-924-0658

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16–17, 6pm, Dearly Departed, Ladysmith Little Theatre, 4985 Christie Rd., 250-924-0658 16, World Food Day 16, 9:30am to 11am, Muffin Mornings, Chemainus Senior Centre, 9824 Willow St., 250-246-2111 16, 4pm to 9pm, 23rd Bite of Nanaimo, Beban Park Auditorium, tickets are $15 in advance from participating establishments, Winston’s Tea Co. and TheatreOne at theatreone.org, 250-754-7587

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19, 8am, Federal Election — Get out and vote!

19, 11:30am, Soup and Sandwich, Ladysmith Seniors at the Resource Centre, 630 2nd Ave., www.ladysmithseniorscentre.ca/calendar/ 19, 7pm, Ladysmith Council Meeting, City Hall, 410 Esplanade, 250-245-6400 21, 9:30am to 11am, Blood Pressure Clinic, Chemainus Senior Centre, 9824 Willow St., 250246-2111

17, 7:30pm, Grace and Glorie — Dramatic Comedy, Chemainus Festival Theatre, 250-2469820

21, 11:30am to 1pm, Soup and Sandwich lunch, Chemainus Senior Centre, 9824 Willow St., 250246-2111

16, 3pm to 7pm, Open Jam Session, featuring Island Country Band, The Sportsman Pub 640 1st Ave., 250-245-8033

21–31, 6pm to 10pm, Huard’s Haunted House at McNabs Corn Maze, 4613 Yellowpoint Rd., Ladysmith. Entry by donation — not recommended for small children — proceeds to charity, www.facebook.com/haurdshauntedhouse

17, 10pm to 3pm, Living with Impact Workshop, learn the top 5 things that impact your time and wealth, alana@alananewton.com, 250-245-8711 17, 2pm to 6pm, Live Music at The Wheaty, Wheatsheaf Pub, 866 Cedar Rd., 250-722-3141 17, 5pm to 8pm, Potluck Birthday Party, Chemainus Senior Centre, 9824 Willow St., 250246-2111 17, 7:30pm, Jake’s Gift, the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, this performance will followed by a reception with a temporary Wall of Remembrance on display. Ticket Centre: 250-748-7529, cowichanpac.ca

October 18-24 18–24, 10am to 6pm, McNab’s Corn Maze, family fun in the country, 4613 Yellow Point Rd., 250245-0666 18–24, 7:30am, Ok2berfest, $2 Hot Drinks any drink any size! 49th Café Ladysmith and Chemainus locations 18–24, Noon to 4pm, until Nov. 2, Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery — Harvest, Tuesday to Sunday, 250-245-1252

21, 5pm, LRCA Wednesday Bingo, St. Mary’s Hall, 1135 4th Ave., 250-245-3079 22, 2pm, 9 & Dine, enjoy nine holes of golf and a delicious three-course meal, every Thursday Cottonwood Golf Course, 250-245-5157 22, 7:30pm, Dearly Departed, Ladysmith Little Theatre, 4985 Christie Rd., 250-924-0658 23, 3pm to 7pm, Open Jam Session, featuring Island Country Band, The Sportsman Pub 640 1st Ave., 250-245-8033 23–24, 6pm, Dearly Departed, Ladysmith Little Theatre, 4985 Christie Rd., 250-924-0658 24, 4pm to 10pm, Ladysmith Fire/Rescue Presents Halloween Haunted House at the Ladysmith Fire Hall, 330 6th Ave, admission by donation. All proceeds going to Muscular Dystrophy 24, 6pm to11:55 pm, Chamber Fall Fundraiser, the 2nd “Davy Jones Locker,” Aggie Hall. Seafood dinner, a live band (Luv Train) as well as a live and silent auction. Tickets $40 ea. or $75/pair, to reserve call 250-245-2112

18–24, 7:30pm, Grace and Glorie — Dramatic Comedy, Chemainus Theatre, 250-246-9820

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18, 9:30am to11am, Baha’i Children’s classes, 250-327-0823

25–31, 10am to 6pm, McNab’s Corn Maze, family fun in the country, 4613 Yellow Point Rd., 250-2450666

18, 10am, Carols Craft Market at the North Oyster Community Centre, 13467 Cedar Rd., 250-7548905 18, 1:30pm, Dearly Departed, Ladysmith Little Theatre, 4985 Christie Rd., 250-924-0658 18, 2pm, Schubert’s “Die Schöne Müllerin” (The Lovely Maid of the Mill) at St. Michael’s Church, Chemainus, for more info call 250-748-838, www. chemainusclassicalconcerts.ca 18, 2pm, Sunday Afternoon Jazz, Crofton Hotel & Pub, 1534 Joan Ave, 250-324-2000

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25–31, 7:30am, Ok2berfest, $2 Hot Drinks any drink any size! 49th Café Ladysmith and Chemainus locations

31, Wheaty Halloween Costume Party & Dance, Wheatsheaf Pub, 866 Cedar Rd., 250-722-3141

21–31, 6pm to 10pm, Huard’s Haunted House at McNabs Corn Maze, 4613 Yellowpoint Rd. Ladysmith. Entry by donation — not recommended for small children — proceeds to charity, www.facebook.com/haurdshauntedhouse

(left to right) Harvest Days, Yellow Point Cranberries Jake’s Gift, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Ladysmith Fire/Rescue, Halloween Haunted House.

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der the direction of Pat Zogar. The show runs October 8–10, 15–17, and 22–24.

Tickets are available at Ladysmith Little Theatre Box Office 250-924-0658 or online www.ladysmiththeatre.com.

Beatles play Beantime Dearly departed Ladysmith Little Theatre proudly presents Dearly Departed, directed by Pat Zogar.

It would be hard to imagine a goofier or funnier set of individuals than the Turpins in the hilarious play “Dearly Departed.” The fun begins when head of the family, Bud Turpin, suddenly keels over at the kitchen table in front of his

The Beatles tribute band, the Deaf Aids, will be performing in Ladysmith at “In The Beantime Café” on Friday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m. The group will perform songs from the Beatlemania era, including those from their first album “Please Please Me” to their sixth album “Rubber Soul.” The Deaf Aids replicate the vocals of John, Paul and George as on the original recordings. Band members John and Charlene Booth, Gary Atkinson and Mark Williams tell the exciting story of the Beatles early success. Tickets are available at the café.

A tribute to our veterans

Dearly Departed features (Left to Right) Vic Duffhues as Reverend Tooker and his “Joy of Life Singers” (Judy Lynk, Ken Hiebert, Josee Duffhues)

wife, Raynelle. His death brings the family together, at least physically, and the rest of the show is spent watching all the fun of getting Bud into the grave. The sanest character is the none-too-grieving widow, Raynelle. While everyone else wants to find some virtue in the deceased, Raynelle recognizes Bud as the “mean and surly” man he was.

The cast includes hilarious turns by Ladysmith Little Theatre favorites: Inge Cathers, Vic and Josee Duffhues, Chuck Harman, Ken Hiebert and Marni Hastings. Newcomers include Alicia Taylor, Michael Robinson, William Anderson and Marinus Vesseur, winning audiences over last year with his award-winning performance in “Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun.” The production is well handled un-

The Cowichan Performing Arts Centre is proud to present “Jake’s Gift,” the story of a Canadian WW2 veteran who reluctantly returns to Normandy, France, for the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings. While revisiting the shores of Juno Beach, Jake encounters Isabelle, a precocious 10-year-old from the local village. Her charming and inquisitive nature challenge the old soldier to confront some long-ignored ghosts.

This compelling performance captures the legacy of remembrance and personalizes the moving story behind one soldier’s grave. This multi-award winning play is written and performed by B.C.-based playwright and actress Julia Mackey.

After the performance a reception will be held in the theatre lobby where the centre will display a temporary Wall of Remembrance. If you have any photos or family members, or friends, who have served in the military, please send copies (not original photos) to us for our display. Please include a short caption, (50 words or fewer) with the photos. E-mail photos to sjohnstone@cvrd.bc.ca, or drop off your photos to our Ticket Centre by Tuesday, October 13. Buttons will also be sold with 100% of the profits donated to our local Legion’s Poppy Trust Fund. Tickets for the show are available at the centre, 250-748-7529 or www.cowichanpac.ca.

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know there is a B.C. authored cookbook just for kale?

Harvest your health!

BY TRICIA PEARSON This growing season has been spectacular, despite the drought. A drive to local farms will prove this point. My personal farmette has an embarrassment of tomatoes this year. (Whose idea was it to plant 72 tomato plants?) This is a great time of year to meet your maker – your local farmers, I mean.

Got Milk? Greens?

Strong bones, energy, and regularity – who’s in? One of the best things you can do for yourself is get in the habit of adding dark leafy greens to your diet on a daily basis. Step aside iceberg lettuce!

Dark leafy greens, such as spinach, beet greens, kale, collard greens and the crucial cruciferous, broccoli, are part of a bone-building posse, which include calcium, magnesium and vitamin K. There are several key nutrients that allow your body to absorb calcium: magnesium and vitamin K. Dark leafy greens are high in magnesium which is dandy, and the vitamin K in greens supports the proteins involved in creating bone mass. Did you

Eat a rainbow I know it’s fun to carve a pumpkin and shove a candle in it but what about actually eating one? There is a jaw dropping variety of squash and pumpkin available (check out McNab’s farm in Yellow Point).

Did you know that cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage and broccoli, contain a nutrient that helps block the growth of cancer cells? It prevents them from metastasizing, and even promotes cancer cell death (called apoptosis – your fancy word for the day).

Mushrooms, such as shiitake and crimini, contain chemicals that stimulate the immune system and have been very well researched. Perfect for this time of year.

Immunity – up yours!

Garlic, onions and leeks rank very high among the most effective foods for fighting against several types of cancers.

Beta-carotene rich vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes and yams, are known to be antioxidants, substance that protects cells from chemical damage.

Try to get at least 8–10 servings per day. Think of it as eating a rainbow everyday!

A convenience truth I know those pre-portioned and prepared meals are convenient for the busy person but at what price? It’s at least

Gerry Yellowless gets a bit on good health with fresh picked apples.

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double if not triple (or more) the cost of purchasing the whole food ingredients and making your own lunchables. You get more for your dollar and you know exactly what has gone into the food you are eating and serving to your family.

Oh – and what about the nutritional cost?

There is not a two inch long list of ingredients on a zucchini. I propose an “end of the year” resolution – spend more time in the kitchen.

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The flag is not the ship!

Now what is she talking about? Hardly a day goes by when we don’t hear about some new substance in a vegetable or fruit that has been shown to have some kind of protective quality.

Food in its whole form contains thousands of phytonutrients along with other life-preserving substances, such as antioxidants. Never mind all of the substances not yet discovered!

Scientists cannot create a pill containing all of these incredible substances. Isolating one or two of the latest “discovered” ones ignores and oversimplifies the synergistic qualities that these compounds require to be properly absorbed and utilized.

The flag is not the ship – I love an analogy, don’t you?

So back to my point about whole foods and the harvest season. The prescription is nutrition and it’s written on the back of your mother’s hand. Mother Nature to be more specific. Check out what she has created for you at your local grocer or farmer’s market! The Ladysmith Farmer’s Market runs Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the 49th Parallel Grocery store parking lot until October 27; and the Cedar Market continues in the grassy field next to the Crow and Gate on Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Thanksgiving.

Tricia Pearson is a certified nutritionist specializing in cancer and diabetes. Find out how to harvest the best of your health at www.stepuptotheplatenutrition.com

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On the Garden Path Putting the Garden to Bed for Winter

BY CAROLYN HERRIOT This is the time of year most gardeners look forward to with relief. All the watering, weeding, planting and gardening chores are behind them and it’s time to think about indoor activities. But not so fast! Before you hit that cozy chair by the fire, there are still a few gardening essentials that need to be done. As the garden dies back, decaying material invites a host of viral, bacterial and fungal diseases into the garden, which remain dormant in the soil to re-infect plants.

To avoid problems, such as scab on fruit trees and rust on onions, it’s advisable to rake garden beds to remove any diseased material and prune away any dead, diseased or damaged material from the garden.

To put your garden to bed for the winter, you should start by cleaning, sharpening and lubricating the blades of secateurs, saws and loppers. After cleaning, sterilize pruning implements to avoid spreading disease from one plant to another, using a

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spray of hydrogen peroxide solution. This is particularly important for roses and fruit trees, which are prone to a number of diseases that are easily spread. Prune back any rose canes that may break from wind damage. At this time of year, take off only one third of the roses if necessary, leaving another third to take off in early spring. Remove any rose foliage infected with powdery mildew and black spot, then mulch under roses to cover any spores that have dropped on the soil. A layer of manure and leaf mulch will suppress weeds, and adds extra winter protection to rose roots.

Some herbaceous perennials, such as Sedums, can be left for winter interest, and some grasses, such as Miscanthus, for their seed heads. Leave the berries on cotoneaster and other shrubs to feed the birds in winter. When composted, a thorough fall clean up creates lots of free natural soil amendments and gardeners know that fertile soil is the foundation of healthy and productive gardens. TIP: Chop tall stalks into smaller pieces before composting so they break down more quickly.

This is why you’ll find me stockpiling deciduous leaves and hauling yards of horse manure right now. Leaves from deciduous trees, such as maple, chestnut and oak, simply piled up in the corner of the yard, break down into a rich mulch that pro-

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vides nitrogen and phosphorus to the soil. To store leaves for later use, pack them tightly into circular wire cages and store under roof eaves to keep them dry. A cage of leaves can be shaken out anytime and anywhere needed which is very handy!

Adding leaves to soil increases its water holding capacity by 70% , which is good to know in light of another possible year of drought. Consider planting drought tolerant plants in next year’s garden. Species of Euphorbia, lavender, Kniphofia, Cistus, Hebe, Verbascum, Helianthemum, Romneya, Echium, Phormium, Phlomis and Eryngium are all drought-tolerant plants.

A good tidying up now to remove hiding places for critters that damage the garden will make a big difference next year.

Remove debris such as old plant pots and clean up any areas in which slugs and caterpillar cocoons may overwinter. TIP: Laying a plank in the garden will attract slugs to lay their eggs; simply turning the plank over weekly will reveal potential slug problems that can easily be eliminated.

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

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“Let me think...I wonder if an anvil will drop like an apple?”

- said to be the last words of Sir Isaac Newton, 1727

The Apple of My Eye Fall, as in autumn or, from grace? Or, without dignity or grace as, in the past when Laurie would sneakily trip me and then uproariously laugh, I would Fall and sometimes into mud. And more recently Fall has taken on the form, and relentless immediacy, that is the torrential Fall of apples from my heavenly-laden trees.

Ever so slowly, the good with the bad, the yin with the yang, the up with the down, the rise with the Fall — I learn.

Case in point: apples. Was it an excellent idea, an opportunity we could not pass up, to buy, at a ridiculously low price, 100 young apple trees several years ago?

Some days, yes, a good thing. In Saharalike droughts of this summer however not so much.

Hose in hand, scrambling hither and thither to deliver a drop or two of blue gold, we at least managed to keep most of the wee spindly, trembling trunks alive through July’s heat spell. Then in August did the fruits of our labour appear — bountiful and oh, so early!

The motherlode of apples growing, growing ... and gone where the deer got through the fence. Curiously however the pear tree, where the monster hornet’s nest appeared, remains to be nibbled ... and the fruit will remain untouched until my handsome knight dons armour and prepares to do battle with the wee flying beasties. But that’s a farm dance for another beautiful day.

For now, September, clearly half of the fruit, about 400 pounds, has already dropped to the ground, a month early, tempting tiny little bees and huge honk-

ing waspies and all varieties of stinging, biting nasties, not to mention my six dog-hungry, I’ll-eat-anything fruitarian collies. Bad, bad, bad.

Misadventure’s elf, seemingly always upon my shoulder, likes to test my mettle at the absolute worst moment, biding time until an audience can be found, one who might never forget the moment and be able to remind me of my “grace.”

Such was my early Fall.

There I was in the lush and plush of the orchard, groaning and laden with beatific, rosy aromatic fruit of the earth, a garden of Eden to mine eyes. Feeling quite Eve-ish, Laurie close by, I knelt down and from under the heavy bough didst pluck at the biggest reddest beauty from the most lovely, stately and transcendental tree of the garden.

Then wham, on the ground, without warning, the stars twinkled about me and a faint chorus of harped angels singing sweetly gradually evolved into the harsh chortle and devilish laughter of he who should be named. A ringing in my ears, my eye aflame where the five-pounder Mac had scored a direct hit, dazed and confused and not at all amused, I faintly heard my Adam ask, “Are you okay?”

Funny how, even if one is not actually looking at the person, one can always tell when silly questions are accompanied by ear-to-ear grinning. Note to self #1: Don’t look up when picking apples from under your tree!

Isaac Newton’s profound revelations after being dinged with an apple were no less profound than my theory of relativity as I looked at my betrothed, and thought of that promise, “’till death do us part.” Note to self #2: Don’t throw bruised apples at grinning buffoons!

So I hoisted my britches and took a one-eyed look around: a wheelbarrow half full (or half empty depending on your bent) and my personal paradise with all the apples I might want and more.

Fall’s harvest before the Fall, I thought to myself, “What in heaven am I doing here? And what the he ... am I going to do with all these apples?”

Apple sauce, dehydrated apples, stewed apples, baked apples, apple crumble and apple leather all came to mind. Then the thick Scots brogue of my sweet mother-in-law broke through the clouds, and for some strange reason the

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taste of her shortbread tickled my taste buds and brought me back to my senses.

Apple pie! I could so clearly hear her, lovingly berating her wee Laurie, “Och Aye, ye wee scunner, git yer theivin’ hands off they fresh baked sweets.”

Eureka: Och Aye Apple Pie was born!

Or, in my present twisted state, maybe Och Eye Apple Pie was more apt for this Isaac moment.

With much haste I wheeled the creaky, squeaky barrow past the grinning wee scunner and to our kitchen door. Mom’s handwritten ancient Scots shortbread recipe, forever stained and buttered, would be the basis of my new culinary delight! And my nursing buddies, the next day at work, my guinea pigs. Et voila, or och aye! A new (old) apple pie was born. And here’s the recipe for all to enjoy — the apple-in-your-eye: a completely discretionary prebaking ritual, depending on yer bent!

CRUST: 1/2 cup of butter 1/4 cup fruit sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup rice flour 1/2 cup wheat flour Mix all dry items together, melt butter in microwave and mix into dry ingredients. Put in a pie plate and mush down, forming the bottom and sides. Bake in oven 250°F for 15 minutes.

Innards: 4 cups of 1 inch cut windfall apples — core and cut out bruises and the odd hornet-nibble bits, but leave the skin on.

Mix in two to three tablespoons of flour and empty into pie plate after ‘pastry’ baked.

TOPPING: 1/2 cup oatmeal 1/2 cup granola 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup melted butter Mix together and put on the top of your pie. Bake at 300°F for 45 minutes. Serve alone or with ice cream (a la Moad?), whipping cream, and wash down with possibly a wee dram of drambuie!

Jackie Moad and Laurie Gourlay farm 20 acres organically, pick and eat a lot of apples and make a lot of pies, while seeking local solutions to global challenges, of course.

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RDN Area A (Cedar, Cassidy, S. Wellington) Prepare To Survive!

This past summer has seen the various media outlets carrying story after story of people displaced from their homes as a result of forest interface fires – many as the result of lightning strikes and, unfortunately, some human caused. Both the RDN’s Electoral Area A and the Cowichan Valley’s Electoral Area H experienced one of their own events with a fire straddling their borders. While the fire was confined to a relatively small area and the various fire departments and others were on-site quickly, it took a number of days to “mop up” and ensure that there were no remaining hotspots.

No one was displaced from their residence and there were no major injuries.

It was a gentle reminder that we are not immune to such events.

Residents of northern California seem to have suffered the greatest as a result of forest fire with approximately 600 properties destroyed, residents fleeing rapidly advancing flames with only a few household possessions, and loss of life involving both residents and the firefighters.

I took a short vacation to the Okanagan in early September and experienced some of the smoke and ash firsthand.

Even with fires said to be more than 50% contained, the air quality was severely diminished and some residents were still on standby alert for evacuation.

More recently, a magnitude 8.3 earthquake struck northern Chile near Valparaiso with an estimated one million people impacted.

These events simply highlight the need for each and every one of us to take some measures to ensure that we will be able to not only survive the event but quickly get on the road to recovery.

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throughout the community. Neighbourhoods that have developed emergency preparedness plans are stronger and more resilient in their response to disasters.

On Saturday, October 3 ( 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.), and Sunday, October 4 (8:30 a.m. start), a free “Prepare to Survive” event will be held at the Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Road. This event will offer training for critical skills needed in any emergency and will afford the opportunity to practise those skills in a practical disaster-simulation setting. The event is open to Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness (NEP) teams, Emergency Social Services (ESS) and emergency communications volunteers of Electoral Areas, Parksville, Lantzville and Qualicum Beach. Residents interested in starting NEP groups or wanting to volunteer with ESS are welcome.

If you wish to be placed on a mailing list or to pursue starting an NEP, volunteering with ESS or to be advised of events like Prepare to Survive, please make your wishes known to BeReady@ rdn.bc.ca or call 250-390-6526. Get onboard and Prepare to Survive. alecmcpherson@shaw.ca

CVRD Area H (North Oyster, Diamond) Do you want to make new friends?

Have new experiences?

Serve your community?

All at the same time?

If the answer is yes, then you should consider joining your local Volunteer Fire Department.

Did you know that the Cowichan Valley Regional District owns and operates a total of six fire departments? And that all of them are manned entirely by volunteers? All of these departments - Honeymoon Bay FD, Mesachie Lake FD (in the Cowichan Lake areas), Malahat FD, North Oyster FD, Sahtlam FD (in Area E, southwest of Duncan), and Youbou FD face the same continuing challenge

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All of them need your help.

Because of changing demographics, the changing workforce, and in many families, the need to have two incomes to meet their needs, recruitment has become a priority for all of our fire departments, but has not been easy. During the month of October, these six fire departments will take a novel approach to recruitment. Rather than competing with each other for new recruits, the six departments will come together in a collaborative effort to highlight the need for new volunteers. This will be the largest collaborative recruitment drive undertaken in British Columbia.

Along with recruitment, the purpose of this initiative is also to provide increased awareness to the communities about what their fire departments actually do – highlighting what services are provided by the local fire departments, how the departments operate, who your fire fighters are and what it takes to become a member.

The highlight of this initiative has become an annual public Open House, which rotates between the Cowichan Valley Fire Departments. This year is the third time the firefighters in the Valley have hosted this event. The Open House will be held at the Malahat Fire Department, 935 Whittaker Road, Malahat, on October. 3 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Fire fighters from every department will be there to showcase their knowledge and skills, hand out information and answer your questions on all aspects of volunteer fire fighting. Videos of the Valley fire fighters will be showing them in action. And of course, all manner of equipment will be there as well – from big red trucks to fire hoses. You will learn about the services provided in the different departments and how the fire fighters are trained to provide services, such as for first responders, rescue calls of all kinds and basic fire suppression.

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whether or not you are interested in volunteering. You will be amazed at what these volunteers do for you. If you want to take on a new challenge, become a respected leader and a role model for the young and old alike, serve your community, and enjoy the camaraderie of working with dedicated volunteers then you might find becoming a North Oyster volunteer firefighter is the right fit for you.

If you are unable to attend the Open House on October 3, and you wish to learn more contact the North Oyster Fire Department at 250-245-5111 or check out their website www.novfd. ca To get a firsthand look at being a volunteer, you can even drop in at the North Oyster hall on Tuesday evenings to speak with the Chief and other firefighting volunteers. Applications are available at the hall at 4821 Yellow Point Road.

Community Meeting on CVRD Curbside Pick Program – MMBC Follow Up: In the last edition of TAKE 5, I provided information on some potential changes to the Regional District curbside pick collection system. I mentioned that the Electoral Areas within the Cowichan Valley received rebate funding from MMBC for half of one year; this amounted to a total of $220,000. I asked you to consider the four options provided and to think about what you would like to do with this money. I also stated that there would be a community meeting on the topic to hear your thoughts, and to provide an opportunity for you to participate in the decision- making process. That meeting has now been scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. at the North Oyster Community Centre, 13467 Cedar Road. I look forward to seeing you there.

Public Hearing Regarding Area H Zoning Bylaw Amendment Pertaining to Local Government Section 946: The main reason for this hearing is to provide those who attend with a summary of Section 946 (subdivision for a family member) and how the proposed regulatory change would affect them. To include the Section 946 regulations in a zoning bylaw, it is possible to proceed with the amendment without a hearing provided that the amendment is consistent with an Official Community Plan. In this case, the amendment is clearly consistent with the OCP; the only purpose of any Section 946 subdivision is to circumvent density policies contained in an OCPC. Although this hearing is not required by the province, I felt that it was important that the public be notified of the change, that they were given a chance to learn about the changes and that the implications in the change are clearly understood. During the first part of the hearing, there will be a question and answer period; the second part of the hearing will allow you to make formal comments. The hearing will be on Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. at North Oyster Community Centre, 13467 Cedar Road.

CVRD Area G (Saltair) Benches And Gnomes In many parks in the CVRD, figurines and displays have been popping up, sometimes hidden in the vegetation as a sort of a shrine. It appears to be individuals trying express themselves artistically and add a personal touch to the park. For example, there have been little wooden owls showing up here and there in the parks, creating a mystery tour where walkers can look for these little things.

In Diana, Princess of Wales Park in Saltair, on one of the trails, there was a gnome display on an old stump that changed with the seasons and special holidays. Valentine’s Day, Christ-

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mas, St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween, you name it, and the gnome display would appear mysteriously on that trail. In fact the local Saltair Parks Commission named the trail the Mist Tree Trail on their map. Children on their walks with their parents or grandparents would add their personal touch to the display. For years no one knew or had a clue who was doing it until finally the CVRD discovered who it was and decided that it didn’t fit with their idea of a wilderness park and removed the little gnomes. In response letters and emails came in protesting the callous display of bureaucracy by the CVRD. Well the situation is more complicated than that. When Patricia Doornbosch and her sister Diana donated the park to the CVRD in the name of Diana Princess of Wales it was legally dedicated as a wilderness park with a covenant placed on it. Now if Patricia Doornbosch was alive she might have permitted the gnome display because it is quite subtle and not very obtrusive and, being a nurse and a humanitarian, she might have understood its value. But the CVRD is only left with the covenant and the duty to uphold. They also have the latitude to interpret things that are not clearly defined. So when the CVRD found all these owls popping up throughout the district, they started looking for other things and discovered the gnomes; bureaucracy took over and the gnomes were gone.

Historically Saltair took care of all their own business before the CVRD was created. They built their own water system after many wells in the community went dry one summer . They built, maintained and supervised their parks and trails. The CVRD was created in the early 1970s and they hired a parks man-

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ager. The Saltair people continued to do the local work themselves and contracted when necessary. Don Naslund was their local contracted maintenance man in later years. When the water system was turned over to the CVRD, the CVRD also hired more parks employees to administer the rapidly expanding parks and trails system for the whole district. And finally the CVRD contracted out the parks maintenance to a company called Easy Living from Nanaimo, who would come by once a week. All of these contractors and CVRD staff do a good job. But you can see the trend: a loss of local control and the increase in bureaucratic control.

We as people create rules, regulations, policies, bylaws, building inspections and official community plans to guard our community development and give us a sense of security and certainty of place.

But, every once in a while, we think why did we make that rule or policy? What was its original purpose? Every day in our modern society we are creating more laws and policies in all three levels of government that make life more restrictive. We hire more and more employees to create and administer these rules, which costs more and more tax dollars.

And, you know what? Many people are begging the government for more laws.

Oh, I didn’t get to the benches. A resident refinished and placed two benches for an older gentleman who needed to rest on his way through Diana Park. The benches were removed because of the covenant. And oh, I have to also mention, Saltair has beautiful well-maintained parks and the Saltair Parks Commission does a terrific job.

Look up: sunnysaltair.ca to find out more about Saltair.

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Federal Election 2015: Your candidates’ top five priorities On Monday, October 19 you will cast you ballot and make a decision — make it an informed one. We invited the candidates for the federal Nanaimo–Ladysmith riding to submit the top five items in their campaign platform.

Here is their response: Sheila Malcolmson, NDP Candidate Environment: We can have a strong economy and a clean environment. The NDP will eliminate fossil fuel subsidies and meet our climate obligations by building a clean economy based on renewable energy.

Jobs and Economy: Our priority is creating sustainable, family-supporting jobs. The NDP plan will help local economies grow by cutting small business taxes.

Affordable Child Care: An NDP government will work with provinces and Indigenous communities to deliver quality, affordable early childhood education, benefiting our local economy and working parents.

Health Care and Seniors: The NDP plan will end Harper’s cuts, expand home care and long-term care, improve drug coverage and work with the provinces to improve the health of Canadians. We will strengthen pensions and restore the retirement age to 65.

A Renewed Democracy: The NDP will bring in proportional

Sheila Malcolmson, NDP candidate for Nanaimo–Ladysmith (right), speaks with students at the VIU Nanaimo campus.

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representation to make every vote count, work to abolish the Senate, and repeal Harper’s “Unfair” Elections Act.

Paul Manly, Green Party of Canada candidate for Nanaimo–Ladysmith As your Green MP I will work to: • Reform our democratic system to ensure greater accountability and fairness, by ending the muzzling of MPs, restricting the power of the Prime Minister’s Office and bringing in a system of proportional representation.

• Promote a vibrant local economy by supporting small businesses and start-ups, value-added resource industries and the growth of food production on Vancouver Island.

• Protect and strengthen our public health care system with a national Pharmacare plan to ensure affordable medicine for all, community care and home care for seniors, and more investment in health promotion.

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Paul Manly, Green Party candidate for Nanaimo–Ladysmith

• Defend our coast by banning crude oil and diluted bitumen tankers off our coastline, stopping the expansion of coal anchorages and passing legislation to deal with derelict vessels.

• Support fair trade agreements that will benefit Canadians and oppose anti-democratic deals like the Trans Pacific Partnership that could erode health, safety and environmental standards.

Mark MacDonald, Conservative candidate for Nanaimo–Ladysmith.

Mark MacDonald, former Nanaimo Daily News Managing Editor, worked the last 18 months to help secure a commitment by a re-elected Conservative government to provide financial backing for foot passenger service from downtown Nanaimo to downtown Vancouver.

Other priorities: • A long-term solution for derelict vessels, holding owners to

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account. I have already presented workable solutions to Ladysmith area political leaders which can be quickly implemented.

• Keep Canadians safe at home and abroad.

• Continue to manage Canada’s economy through the lowest personal tax rates in over 50 years and low business taxes, while balancing the federal budget. This gives people more money to spend, and they Mark MacDonald, Conservative do. Businesses benefit candidate for Nanaimo–Ladysmith by less taxes on profits, resulting in more expansion, more jobs and, overall, more government revenue to pay for social programs and infrastructure.

• Universal Child Care Benefits and Income Splitting, resulting in as much as $6,000 less taxes per average family.

• Expansion of the Tax Free Savings Account.

Tim Tessier, Liberal candidate for LadysmithNanaimo - Did not submit by press time.

We encourage you to research and attend the All Candidates Forum on Thursday, October 8, at the Aggie Hall, 1110 1st Ave., Ladysmith from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., sponsored by the Ladysmith & District Chamber of Commerce.

A second Forum will also be hosted by the Department of Economics at Vancouver Island University on Tuesday, October 6 at 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Building 355/211.

Good luck to all the candidates and thanks for stepping forward to lead our community.

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Did you know that this year your vote is more important than ever? This election is a three-way race that won’t be decided until the last votes in B.C. are counted. And the Island will be a key player.

Over the past 25 years, only a couple of Liberal candidates have been elected. It appears that Elizabeth May’s riding is a safe seat for the Greens, so that will mean the remaining three seats on the Island with be a fight between the Conservatives and the NDP. The three remaining seats could be a deciding factor in who will form the next government. Your vote could help decide

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which party will form the government, or in forming a minority government with either the Greens or Liberals holding the balance of power.

I usually advocate that you look at the candidates and vote for the best person in the riding, and ignore party polices and the hype surrounding the party leaders.

This year I suggest that you give greater importance to the party positions. I do this for two reasons: One, in our present party systems, our elected representatives are not allowed to vote freely. They are told by the party whip how to vote on most votes. Secondly, if a majority government is elected, we create a political “dictatorship” as the party in power has the votes needed to pass whatever legislation they see fit unless members of that party revolt and vote against their own party, which is highly unlikely.

Don’t be mislead by all the hype about the party leaders. Don’t fall for this U.S. presidential leadership style the media is

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pushing. Remember you and I don’t get to vote directly for who will be our prime minister. We get to vote only for those candidates in our riding so get informed.

Pay attention to what they are saying and evaluate each of the candidates’ parties’ policies. You will have to live with your choice… and that’s as I see it ...

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call 250-751-1223, e-mail john@johnsurtees.ca or visit www.johnsurtees.ca.

Robson, O’Connor Law Office Established by Douglas B. Robson and David P. O’Connor, the Robson, O’Connor Law Office is proud to serve the legal needs of the community for over 28 years. The services of the firm include wills and estates, real estate conveyance and mortgages, family law, business law and seniors issues. Open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., call 250-245-7141, or visit www.robsonoconnor.ca.

Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty

John Surtees Real Estate Associations.

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John Surtees Real Estate Associations John Surtees Real Estate Associates create remarkable experiences while providing positive results to their clients’ real estate matters. This year has been an active year for real estate sales.

John says he is grateful to be able to live and work in Ladysmith. In 2016 he will have assisted clients buying and selling their Ladysmith, Saltair, Chemainus, Cedar/ Yellow Point and Nanaimo properties for 10 years. For more information

Since 1965, Royal LePage, Nanaimo Realty has provided real estate sales and property management services for Vancouver Island and area for 68 years. They are a Canadian company with their own charity. After many years of service, Barry Clark, President of Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty and managing broker at Royal LePage Ladysmith, is most proud of the customers served over the years.

For more information call 250-2452253, e-mail bceden@shaw.ca or visit www.RoyalLePageLadysmith.ca.

Above: Monique Gordon, Conveyancer and Administration, recently joined Robson O’Connor Law offices.

Photo: Cindy Damphousse Below: The new home on First Avenue for Royal LePage. Photo: Allen McDermid

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Ladysmith & District Credit Union, an icon in the community.

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Ladysmith & District Credit Union Established in 1944, Ladysmith & District Credit Union has a rich history deeply rooted in this community. For more on their history, pick up a copy of the book, Ladysmith, Our Community, Our Credit Union by historian Patrick Dunae. Copies are available at the credit union or at the Ladysmith Archives, with all proceeds going to the Ladysmith Museum. The book is just one example of the generous and community minded LDCU staff. Mention any event in town and LDCU is likely to be a sponsor. This is a credit union that believes in giving back to its community through donations, sponsorships and countless volunteer hours to worthwhile projects.

LDCU offers all the regular financial services, financial wealth management and insurance you would expect and more.

They offer a flexible borrowing payment plan that works with an individual’s lifestyle and can save their members on interest.

LDCU is one of the few and longest running independent financial institutions. CEO John deLeuw is proud of the fact that all decisions are made locally right here and not in some head office in Toronto or Vancouver.

“Our decisions are based on our local mirco-economic environment. By doing that LDCU is able to benefit their members and the community.”

LDCU 250-245-2247, LCU Insurance Agencies Ltd. Phone: 250-245-2268 www.ldcu.ca.

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Shopping for a boat?

Read this: SHOPPING FOR A BOAT? READ THIS There comes a time in a man’s life when he’s overwhelmed by the urge to do something really stupid, say buy a boat. I’m not talking about a rowboat or a small runabout, but something that could get you into the yacht club. If you’re that guy, here’s what you do: 1. Immediately hand over all cash, credit cards and cheque books to your lawyer (unless he happens to own a boat.).

2. Mention none of this to your heirs, especially if they are relying on the inheritance and own handguns.

3. Proceed, on the next windy day to the public docks where all the visiting yachts are moored.

It is at that public dock, in 25 knots of northwester, that your enthusiasm for boating shall diminish, thanks to the sounds of crunching fiberglass, splintering wood, screaming husbands and sobbing wives. Be prepared to wince in embarrassment, grimace in terror, and howl in laughter watching the nautical equivalent of high stakes bumper cars.

It’s called docking.

The main problem with docking is a boat’s steering system, which relies on

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prop wash pushing against the rudder to provide steerage. The slower a boat goes, the less prop wash is generated; the worse the steering. This makes tucking in behind the 42-foot gin palace owned

by Myron Potbelly III, the most litigious bastard in the Seattle Yacht Club’s history, a daunting task.

And if going forward sucks, wait until you select reverse where the prop wash is pushed forward, away from the rudder. Making matters worse is that singlescrew vessels are subjected to prop walk.

This is where the turning propeller causes the stern to ignore your commands and walk to one side or the other — just what you need around a crowded dock.

Imagine having a car where going slow or selecting reverse disconnects the steering (how to make parallel parking even more fun). But at least with a car, you can come to a full stop, take a breather to sort things out. Not in a boat where wind and tide push you around, usually in a direction you don’t want to go, like towards the pristine hull of Potbelly III’s boat.

Meanwhile, entrance stage left, rowing out of the inner harbour, at exactly the wrong time, is Captain Salty, a Protection Island regular with a silver beard large enough to serve as a spinnaker. In a rowboat unkempt as his beard, and a rowing style best described as “one oar in the water,” Salty manages to get right in the path of a 40- foot Bayliner’s fifth, and best shot at docking. All is forgiven however because a rowboat’s right of way trumps all others. This is because rowers sit facing backwards, a position from which they see where they’ve been, not where they’re going.

Now I know what you’re saying,. “Yes, but with a twin-screw vessel equipped

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with a bow thruster docking is a snap.”

Explain that to the guy in the gazillion horsepower, twin-screwed, bow-thrusted sport fisher who crunched the dock loud enough to have people wincing a half a mile inland.

(Bow thruster: A small propeller mounted underwater in the vessel’s bow that makes a lot of bubbles and a comforting sound, like a leaf blower getting it’s fingernails removed. This sound functions like an emergency siren alerting yachtsmen in the surrounding area to grab a deck chair, pop open a beer, and enjoy the accident which is about to happen. This is the same bow thruster that worked perfectly on a calm day in the middle of the harbour, when the welltanned yacht broker pirouetted the boat around effortlessly, assuring you the vessel was easy to dock.

(An analogy to the “more propellers are better” argument is the debate about two-wheel versus four-wheel drive trucks. In the experienced words of Mike the logger, both trucks get stuck, it’s just that with four- wheel drive it’s a longer walk out of the bush.)

To get a better perspective about yachting, let’s see how seasoned yachtsmen go about it, I mean the yacht club, where despite a sunny July long weekend, 98 % of the boats are in their slips.

You will also notice boats that haven’t moved since the Korean War when they were last seen attempting to dock.

There, from the safety of the dock, senior club members speak a strange language, where head means toilet, coming about hard is never frowned upon, and the vice commodore is not the man you see about XXX videos. This special marine lingo is also used to provide explicit docking instruction to returning club members and those dumb enough to visit. “The thing! Pull the thing, you idiot. No!!! Not that thing.” (Cue eyes averting, followed by much rending of fiberglass.)

Meanwhile, over on the commercial docks, the tugboats make it appear easy.

They sail up to their slips, pirouette 180 degrees with the grace of a ballerina, then somehow are sucked, as if by magnets, into the dock; the performance underscored by nonchalant deckhands.

We can learn a lot from these professionals. For one thing, their hulls are made of steel and painted “hide the dent”

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black. For another, they’re draped from bow to stern with rubber tires. Even their docks are rubber tired. That’s why I’m suggesting you name your new boat Goodyear Gal, and drape that sucker with every tire you can get your hands on. Don’t stop until it looks like the Michelin Man. If it’s good enough for the professionals, it’s good enough for you.

Instead of dropping 40 grand plus on a boat, my suggestion is to do something more sensible instead, like invest the dough in an exceptional Cotes du Rhone, Brunel de la Gardine. A wine that will not let you down as the wind picks up. At $20 a bottle, 40 grand should get you about 2000 bottles. Tell them Captain Salty sent you.

Delbert Horrocks is a co-proprietor at Mahle House Restaurant.

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Turkey Vulture The arrival in spring of brightly coloured birds singing to display dominance and attract mates is an exciting time for birdwatchers, and even the general media have reported on the more visual aspects of it. The autumn migration of birds by contrast often passes by with little notice. This is perhaps understandable. There are however some groups of birds such as waterfowl or birds of prey where the fall migration is as or more spectacular to observe than the spring migration. The species on my mind today is the Turkey Vulture.

Turkey Vultures range throughout the lower U.S. states and southern Canada. Most of the northern birds migrate and that is true of most but not all of the individuals on Vancouver Island. Turkey Vultures are among the first migratory bird species to arrive back in the spring and the last to leave in the fall.

At the peak of migration as many as 1000 Turkey Vultures have been seen circling (kettling) along with other migrating raptors in thermals over East Sooke Park.

More typical numbers on good days are 100 or so. They do this on sunny days to gain altitude before starting a slow shallow glide across the 19-kilometre Strait of Juan de Fuca to the Olympic peninsula.

Turkey Vultures are not strong fliers, so by gliding they consume far less energy than through powered flight.

Dead animals are the sole source of food for Turkey Vultures, which they locate from the air as they soar and glide on the air currents. Most birds do not have a sense of smell. In this respect Turkey Vultures are unusual in that they do have a sense of smell. However there is not much consensus on how important this is in locating food. The primary means by which they locate food seems to be sight. Any type of dead animal appears to make a satisfactory meal. Most often I see them at the road edges, cleaning up road kill. At haying time, they fly over the fields, picking up dead rodents, snakes, birds or insects. They are especially well adapted to feeding off large carcasses such

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as deer. The featherless heads and long necks allow them to feed deep in the innards of a carcass while keeping relatively clean.

Because of their reliance on animals killed by human activity (roads, hayfields, hunters, slaughter houses, garbage dumps), they are easily observed gliding and feeding at a distance. However they do remain wary of humans and are difficult to approach. This is especially true at nesting sites and little is known about their nesting on Vancouver Island. Isolation from humans seems to be an important requirement for nesting. Cliffs and small caves are the choice habitats.

A mature Turkey Vulture has a bald red head, which has a superficial resemblance to a wild turkey, and this is where its common name comes from. Another common name is buzzard or turkey buzzard. In spite of their resemblance in both appearance and habit to the Vultures of Europe and Asia, molecular studies now show that the Turkey Vulture is not closely related to those Vultures and may be more closely related to herons and storks. Its habit of urinating on its legs, which then evaporates and cools the bird is one that it shares with storks. (This is still under investigation). The appearance and behaviours of Turkey Vultures that are similar to other birds are examples of convergent evolution – the process by which organisms that are not closely related evolve similar traits (usually as a result of filling similar ecological niches).

In flight the Turkey Vulture can be distinguished from other large dark birds (such as eagles) by the white (or silver) on the trailing edge of their wings. The position of their wings which they hold in a shallow V-shape is also a good indicator. Their gliding also has a rocking motion. These three features combine to make their identification, even at a distance, relatively easy.

Because they use thermals to gain altitude, observing Turkey Vulture and raptor migration is a civilized affair. Pack a picnic on a sunny day and prepare to sit or lie down at your observation point and watch the spectacle in comfort.

Jay Rastogi is a naturalist, horticulturist and educator living in Yellow Point. Reach him at ecoforestry@gmail.com

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FOR SALE 4 - 16 INCH GOODYEAR NORDIC SNOW TIRES on G.M. rims P225/60R16 excellent condition. $300.

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TWO BEDROOM, LARGE LIVING ROOM, and bath on ground floor in newer home in south Ladysmith. Shared kitchen. All utlilities included.

Suitable for a single occupant only. $700/mo. Call Bill 1-250-510-7136.

BEADS BEADS BEADS ETC! 9752 Willow Street, Chemainus. Best prices on the Island. Follow us on facebook/etcinchemainus. Call 250-324-2227.

OFFICE HELPER available. Mature enthusiastic worker seeks full/part-time assignments, in your office. Reception, data input, admin. assist, filing, office org. Fill in, vacation. E-mail 1officehelper@ gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/ officehelperKatie or call 250-924-5954.

EXPERIENCED HOUSE/DOG SITTER looking for a home to call my own for Oct-Nov. References available. Please call Kathleen 250-619-0786.

HANDYMAN AVAILABLE for odd jobs, painting, staining, power washing. Call Blair 250-245-5621.

EDUCATION SENSE OF PLACE YOUTH PROJECT LTD has limited registration for before and after school programs still available! North Oyster Community Centre (Lic#KRIS-9MPPYV). 7:30 to 5:30 p.m., Mon. to Fri. Nature programming, arts/crafts, hiking, building, music, games, etc. Full-/part-time and drop-in spots. Subsidy welcome. E-mail patti@ senseofplaceyp.com, www.senseofplaceyp.com or call 250-667-1222 or 250-618-3396.

NEW MULTI AGE DAYCARE in south Ladysmith located behind Dairy Queen. Competitive rates, 25 years experience, safe and stimulating childfriendly environment. E-mail ymarinus@shaw.ca or call Yvonne 250-924-1197.

MUSIC LESSONS Qualified, experienced music teacher in Cedar area. Piano, organ, cello and theory. Private lessons tailored to your individual needs. Ages 5 to adult. Call 250-323-6695.

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KEN’S MOBILE MARINE SERVICE over 25 yrs licensed Marine Mechanic, repairing and maintaining diesel, inboard, outboard, stern drives, electrical, etc. We come to you. Call Ken 250-210-0756.

BARNACLE BILL’S CHARTERS Fishing, prawning , crabbing and sightseeing. Call 250210-0787 or 250- 245-4185.

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TAOIST TAI CHI at Aggie Hall in Ladysmith. Tues., Sept. 29. Introduction to Tai Chi. 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Join beginner classes any Tuesday. Info: Sonja Mullan 250-753-9902.

BOWEN TECHNIQUE is a gentle soft tissue remedial therapy that resets the body to heal itself. Useful for joint, back and neck pain, frozen shoulder, asthma, chronic fatigue and many other problems. Lilja Hardy FMBAC in practice since 1994. www.bowtech.com. For information and appointments call 250-245-7738.

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TAI CHI for mental and physical health. Beginner class starts Sept. and Feb. Mondays, on-going class Wednesdays. Both classes 10 a.m. to noon.

Cedar Heritage Centre, 1644 McMillan Road. $20/ mo. www.nanaimotaichi.org. Call Sara 250-2451466.

HOME & YARD PAINT & SAVE OPTION Do it yourself, with a little help from a pro. Together we can make your job more affordable and accomplish a great look.

Making the world a brighter place for over 25 years. For more information please call Harvey 250-245-2174.

WOOD SHEDS, interior re/finishing, carpentry, painting, custom shelving/storage, railings, decks, benches. Enhance your enjoyment of the home and yard you love. Namaste Home Improvements.

Call 250-245-2751 (see display ad.).

NEWLIFE YARDWORK AND PAINTING Lawn mowing, weeding, power washing, rubbish removal, gutter cleaning. Prompt, courteous, reliable service for your home or business. E-mail newlifeyardwork@gmail.com or call Terry 250668-8383.

ISLAND KING RENOS LTD. Kitchen, bath, tile, backsplash, countertops, flooring, drywall, paint, siding, fences, decks. INTERIOR and EXTERIOR. Quote by JOB not by the HOUR. www.islandkingrenos.com. Call 250-924-4924.

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

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

BI-MONTHLY CLEANING for houses experienced, reliable and attention to detail. $20 per hour.

References available. Ladysmith and Chemainus.

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General, event, windows, we’ll even make your bed! Great for families, seniors, single parents, office cleaning, flexible service to fit your schedule.

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SASSA’S HOME AND GARDEN CARE specializing in fall and spring cleaning inside and outside of your home or business. We use the tools and products that make the difference. Call 250924-4735, 1-250-218-4735.

THE HAPPY GARDENER Weeding, digging, raking, cutting back, etc. I also do window washing and odd jobs. Cheerful and conscientious. Call David 250-618-9217.

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ISLAND PRUNING Professional tree care from large scale orchards to budding new trees. I can meet any pruning need. Shrubs, vines and ornamental. Large and small clean ups. Call Darcy Belcourt 250-245-1260.

PETS PROFESSIONAL PET CARE SERVICE Leash ‘em & walk ‘em with Marlena. Insured and bonded.

Animal first aid and CPR. Service for all pets including dog walking, home care visits, overnight with pet in your home and much more. As my love is yours! Call 250-246-3394.

TOO CRAZY BIRDY HOTEL Travel with peace of mind, parrot boarding in a home setting, birds and only birds, budgies to macaws. Nightly rate $5, $10, $15, sml, md, lrg. Pre-booking visits welcome. www.toocrazybirdyhotel.com. Call Diana and Kip Slater 250-722-2201.

PET PORTRAITS on site photographer, from $75. Call 250-756-8892 Marina.

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Great food and snacks. Family events. Couples and pets welcomed. Ocean views, gardens. North of Ladysmith. www.lynnsseniorcare.com. Call 250-245-3391.

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