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Occupation: Public Safety Telecommunications ManagerBackground: 27 years as a senior manager in lo-cal government on Vancouver Island, community builder (councillor, soccer coach). I have a prov-en track record of either leading organizations or being part of the senior management team, not only here in Ladysmith but other communities I have worked in. Those broad experiences give me a depth of understanding that I bring to the table and enable me to fulfill the requirements of mayor immediately — not needing a year or two to learn the ropes.

Why are you running for public office?I believe in public service, and I have a desire

to improve on the qualities we hold dear in our community.What are your top three issues and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected?1. Waterfront redevelopment and cleanup has

the ability to positively affect the community on so many levels. New jobs during build out and long-term, the possibility of a spectacular set-ting for visitors arriving by water, as well as an enticing attraction for vehicle traffic travelling to and through our community on the Trans-Canada

Highway. Any communities would love to have this asset, one that has been sadly underutilized as a job source, tax base, recreation area and overall community gem.

Actions: Building on the extensive community consultation that has gone on previously, quickly confirm/reaffirm the types of land uses and en-hancements desired by the community.Start to market Town-owned land based on the preferred land uses, using the proceeds to pay for the amenities identified by the community (water-front walkway, trails along the E&N corridor, ad-ditional parkland, more community programming

Ladysmith’s three mayoral candidates answer our questions, in alphabetical order, continued on pages 4, 7, 10 and 12. An expanded Q&A is available online at www.ladysmithchronicle.com/municipalelection, and we will feature council candidate Q&As in next week’s paper.

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Occupation: President/GM — Uforik Computers Inc., President — Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, Director — Ladysmith and District Credit UnionBackground: I am a husband and father, foster par-ent, entrepreneur, and community advocate. I have a keen sense of the issues we face and the actions we can take to address them. I am working to enable economic growth throughout our community and to improve the welfare of all of our citizens. Open, hard working and accountable, I believe that con-necting with people on a meaningful level is the top priority in developing a shared vision for our future.

In my career, I have been a 16-year-old gas sta-

tion manager, attending high school while man-aging Payless (now Shell) and a top salesperson, merchandiser and finally sales trainer at Future Shop into my early 20s. In the late 90s, I served as Vice President of Business Development for Global Media, pioneering new technologies for entertain-ment distribution and marketing online. I then served as the Director of Interactive Technology and Marketing for the Vancouver/Memphis Griz-zlies, developing interactive customer marketing and sponsorship opportunities for pro sports. In the spring of 2003, after various consulting jobs with professional sports and marketing companies

throughout the U.S., I ‘retired’ to Ladysmith, to be close to my family (in particular my grandparents). Just turning 29, I quickly got bored.

In the fall of 2003, I founded Uforik Comput-ers and embarked on the journey you find me on today. After investing several years in my young family and growing our business, I started to be-come heavily involved in our community develop-ment. From School PAC Co-Chair and key mem-ber of the Ladysmith Working Group on schools, to Director and later President of the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, and becoming a Director with the Ladysmith and District Credit Union, I

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Occupation: Stay At Home Parent of three chil-dren, ages six, nine and 11. I also homeschool my eldest.Background: I am a well-preserved 47 years old, and I live at the corner of Third and Baden Pow-ell with my wife, Yvanne, and our three children aged six, nine and 11 — in the house I built for us. Yvanne grew up in the Cowichan Valley, and I grew up in a little place called Waupoos in southern On-tario. I met Yvanne while she was at university in Ontario, and I always joke that her first words to me were “My name is Yvanne, and I want to move back to Vancouver Island” That was 19 years ago.

After a lot of moving around for school, jobs, train-ing, etc., we finally made that happen. Education: I was trained by my father, as a cabi-netmaker. I hold a Bachelor of Arts from Trent University, a Master of Arts from the University of Guelph, both in Philosophy. I also earned a Certifi-cate in Community Based Development through St. Francis Xavier University and a Diploma in Com-puter Assisted Drafting and Design from the Inter-national Academy of Design and Technology. Most recently, I have studied martial arts, and if my test-ing goes well, I will receive my Conditional Black Belt in Kung Fu in the week after the election, and

full Black Belt mid-next year.Work Experience: Arranged it in an order of relevance to the job of mayor, but in a way, it is all relevant. I have done a lot of different things, have developed a lot of skills and am not afraid to use them.

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23 candidates are running for 9 school trustee seats in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District. Candidate Q&As, from the Nanaimo News Bulletin, continue on pages 5 & 17, and you can find expanded versions online at www.ladysmithchronicle.com/municipalelection. Nancy Curley, Lucy Oxman and Steve Rae have not yet answered.

Meet your SD68 school trustee candidates

Nelson AllenOccupation/background: Property management. Career in teaching, 22 years, and in financial planning, 14 years. Community volunteer.Why are you running for trustee? I have served in the past on the board of education and worked for over a decade to improve education outcomes in this district and to see the construction of a new school on the NDSS site along with the improvements to property adjoining NDSS in cooperation with VIU and the City of Nanaimo. The plan calls for an expenditure of some $100 million that will improve education outcomes, will bring jobs to the community and provide facilities for VIU and city recreation needs. I wish to see these projects to completion.

What three priorities are important to you and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? Students first. By this I mean that all of our focus must be on our students. Provide them with the very best instructional supports and house them in new or renovated classrooms to improve learning outcomes. Promote higher graduation rates. We have seen some improvements with our graduation rates in the last few years. However, with the highest number of our students living in poverty in B.C., we must do more to ensure that each student has the opportunity to graduate from secondary school. Skills and trades training. In this rapidly changing world we have to provide the opportunities for our interested youth to learn skills in traditional and new trades. We have 500,000 jobs in Canada available and very few Canadians to fill the jobs because of limited opportunities for trades training.

Bill BardOccupation/background: Business and human services. Advocate for public education and LG-BTQQ rights.Why are you running for school trustee? Many of the changes required as a result of lack of insight or action previously, have been addressed these past three years. I am running again to ensure a passionate voice for safer schools and good fiscal budgeting decisions. A strong voice must be heard, and a strong board can defend further eroding of public education.What three priorities are important to you and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? Bullying and discrimination are still big issues in our district. Continuing to develop

toward 21st-century learning initiatives like RTI and self-regulation. Instructional co-ordinators should have come from within our own schools, and any new hires ought to as well. We must have a better working relationship with our staff. The teacher is not the only person able to make a difference in a child’s education. Bus Drivers, EAs, secretaries, custodians and every other employee that has interaction with your child should have a role in planning a better learning environment to better serve each students unique needs. One team.

Natasha BobOccupation/background: Cultural enhancement worker, permanency planning.Why are you running for school trustee? I am dedicated to emphasizing the importance of life-long learning in and outside of our school system. Most importantly we need to prepare our children and youth to lead and be active participants in our community.What three priorities are important to you and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? I want to support and strengthen SD68 relations with the Aboriginal education commu-nity. My plan is to seek guidance and wisdom from education advocates and work with all aboriginal education stakeholders. Advocating for capital and classroom funding and improved class size and

composition is important to me. Where possible, I plan to emphasize the fiduciary duty of governments to support a strong public education system. Ensuring that teachers have ready access to learning resources is also very important. Teachers need access to learning tools, and should not have to pay for this out of pocket. There should be resources available and I want to support plans and initiatives that support learning.

Jamie BrennanOccupation/background: Legal advocate, Mental Health Law Program, Community Legal Assis-tance Program (six years). I represent clients at mental health review panel hearings. These persons have been certified under the Mental Health Act and can be detained in hospital or on extended leave. They can challenge this status through a hearing. Educational counsellor, Disability Services, Malaspina University College (19 years). I worked with students with disabilities to assist them with accommodations, sign-language interpreters and paid student assistants.Why are you running for school trustee? I believe strongly in an accessible and effective public education system for every family’s child. Public education can ensure that young people can grow

into self-aware and productive citizens. Our society needs to value public education and the role it plays in shaping students’ lives.What three priorities are important to you and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? The School District needs to collaborate with other agencies and organizations to address the issue of family poverty in Nanaimo-Ladysmith. Currently, 34 per cent of our children begin their schooling unprepared in several social and personal dimen-sions. In other words, they start from behind. This is unacceptable. We continually talk about this matter; now it is time for real action to improve it. Lobby and advocate for a more realistic funding formula for public education. Every year, Boards of Education find themselves having to cut programs and services because the ministry does not recognize the fact of increased costs for the provision of educational services. For example, Nanaimo-Ladysmith spends $5 million more on special needs education than it receives from the ministry. This puts great strain on all other areas of our program. Continue to upgrade our schools, both in terms of the buildings and equipment. We have had to slow our technology improvements due to financial problems. Also, many of our buildings [show] structural aging and decline. Our students deserve to be taught in the safest and best-equipped schools.

Patricia GrandOccupation/background: interior designerWhy are you running for school trustee? I have 13 years of valuable experience to bring to the position, I have proven I can do the job and have many ideas for involving advocates. I have also spent the last 22 years actively involved in my community.What three priorities are important to you and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? Improved communication and consultation with stakeholders. Aligning student capabilities with attainable educational goals through cur-riculum. Resource sharing to end purchase duplication of applicable studies.

Stephanie HigginsonOccupation/background: Former secondary school teacher with MA in Educational Studies, com-munity advocate, stay at home parent, small farm owner.Why are you running for trustee? There are a lot of things that our school district is doing right. However, my experience interacting with our board as a parent and community advocate has identified areas in our district where we have opportunities to make positive change for our students. With my background in education, my analytical skills as a researcher and my experience as a community advo-cate, I want to create exciting learning opportunities for our students.What three priorities are important to you and how do you plan to tackle these issues,

if elected? Alter the current budget planning process to include stakeholders in the process. We simply cannot keep cutting support workers and teachers. We need fresh eyes on the budget so we can keep students at the centre of every decision made.Work to build collaborative and meaningful relationships with the various stakeholders in district by developing a strategic approach to stakeholder engagement. Complete a review of the facilities renewal plan. The plan is flawed and it is costing our district millions of dollars. Over 50 per cent of elementary aged students in Ladysmith are now bused out of their community. Ladysmith Secondary is overcrowded with Grade 7s in the high school while there are three empty classrooms at Ladysmith Intermediate. École North Oyster is still waiting for necessary renovations related to student safety. Cedar Elementary renova-tions are costing more than double the estimate and the school will house half as many students as forecast. That is twice as much money for half as many students. Every school that has been touched by this plan has been negatively impacted. The next round of closures under this plan are in the north end. We need to make sure that does not become a district-wide problem.

Kim HowlandOccupation/background: Administration at the Child Development Centre. I have an extensive back-ground in early childhood education, accounting, parent leadership, advocacy, and governance boards.Why are you running for school trustee? I have had the honour of serving the district as trustee for the past three years which allowed me to see firsthand: The advancements we have made in our district through enhanced community collaboration and engagement, which has resulted in the development of the district strategic plan and vision ‘Success for All.’ That shared leadership and collaboration facilitates the establishment and maintenance of positive relationships with stakeholders through tough political times and economic restraint, effectively supporting a better learning and working environment for all in our

system. I am proud of the work we have achieved over a relatively short period of time and I am uniquely prepared and committed to the vision, we as a community have created, that supports students being successful in the 21st century.What three priorities are important to you and how do you intend to tackle these if elected? Ensuring decisions are dedicated to the best interest of students, first and foremost. I will continually ask “Is this good for our students across the district?” and “Does this support our vision ‘Success for All’?” Continuing to support a collaborative environment and maintaining positive relationships with all stakeholders (parents, students, staff, and our community members) in a leadership manner that supports safe and respectful opportunities for all individuals and organizations to share their expertise, diverse ideas, knowledge and experiences. Discovering innovative ways to enhance community and parent engagement in our schools. I will achieve this through advocating for better communication to parents and the public, opportunities for more collaborations, and strong community partnerships.

Rosmy Jean LouisOccupation/background: I believe that I have a unique set of skills that prepares me to make a valuable contribution to our community through the school district. I am fluent in English, French, and Spanish and hold a Master’s and a PhD in Economics and a business degree with specialization in accounting. I have been a professor for 18 years, of which 10 are with Vancouver Island University where I am currently the chairman of the Economics department and instructor for the MBA/MScIB Program. I have made a wide range of contribution to the existing literature in accounting, finance, economics, economics of education,

and tourism. As part of my service to the Cedar community where I reside with my family, I have been a trustee and the chairman of finance for the North Cedar Improvement District over the last seven years where I oversee a budget of more than $2 million.Why are you running for school trustee? I am standing for trustee because I am a concerned parent who would like to see that parents, staff, and teachers get all the resources they need to provide quality education to all kids irrespective of where they live or their socio-economic conditions.What three priorities are important to you and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? I believe there must be a vigorous social cost-benefit analysis with extensive consultation with the public before a decision is to be made about school closures. And, most importantly, stakeholders’ views must be heard. My stance on school closure has been consistent because besides its negative effects on communities and the school district’s budget, we must still consider the benefits of neigh-borhood schools. Closing schools without a good understanding of its present and future social cost to society has far more reach-ing consequences than what has been documented. Kids end up spending more time on buses, putting them at disadvantages to other kids with school in their catchment area who can go to after-school programs, and other activities that can further enhance their development. If you elect me as trustee, I will make sure that your vote is a vote for fairness in the allocation of the school district resources. I also intend to revisit all school closures within the last three years to determine if the proper due diligence was conducted in their closing because I believe some schools could have been saved. If elected, I will ensure the improvement of the quality of education by providing teachers with the most needed resources, finding optimal class sizes and easy access to technology, and reducing the layers of bureaucracy.

Tania BrzovicOccupation/background: I have two bachelor’s degrees, one in psychology and one in child and youth care. I have served on multiple non-profit agency boards, where I learned about budgeting and good governance. Though I am currently unemployed, I am an active volunteer; I co-ordinate a youth floor hockey program and I’ve helped in many area schools. I have worked as an advocate, with a spe-cialization in dealing with the school system.Why are you running for school trustee? I’m running because I believe the public education system is in crisis. We need a strong board that will advocate for improved funding. I also believe we can use current funding more effectively. We need strong voices and fresh ideas.

What three priorities are important to you and how do you intend to tackle these if elected? My top three priori-ties are to look at streamlining administration so we can get more resources into the classroom so as to address class size/composition concerns; improve relationships within the district stemming from changes brought on by the current governance model; speak up for the community and support teachers/public education.

Alana CameronOccupation/background: office assistant and volunteer. For the past six years I have been volunteering my time to make my kids schools the places they are today. Most recently I have served as president of the Nanaimo District Parents’ Advisory Council.Why are you running for school trustee? I am running in order to continue to strengthen the edu-cation system in Nanaimo. I believe in public education and want to continue to see some of the great initiatives introduced recently within the district continue and I want to make Nanaimo the place to educate your child.What three priorities are important to you and how do you intend to tackle these if elected?

Continue working with all stakeholder groups on initiatives that strengthen our system. When we collaborate and work with each other instead of against each other we make things happen. We are creating a stronger foundation by working together. Continue listening to parents. In my role as DPAC president I have become aware of many issues that affect parents across this district. Parents have a voice in the education of their child that needs to be respected. Childhood poverty is another issue that affects students across this district. It affects the child’s ability to learn, it affects their social interactions within the school itself as well as their self-esteem.


TOWN OF LADYSMITHNOTICE OF ELECTIONPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the voters of the Town of Ladysmith that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor and six Councillors for four-year terms commencing December 2014 and terminating December 2018. The people nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

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Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence HORTH Gord Ladysmith STEVENS Marsh Ladysmith STONE Aaron Cowichan Valley Regional District, Area H

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GENERAL VOTING is open to qualifi ed electors of the Town of Ladysmith on:

Saturday, November 15, 2014between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at

Frank Jameson Community Centre - 810 - 6th Avenue, Ladysmith, B.C.ADVANCE VOTING is open to qualifi ed electors of the Town of Ladysmith on:

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 - and - Wednesday, November 12, 20148:00 am to 8:00 pm - Town of Ladysmith City Hall

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If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifi cations: • 18 years of age or older • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • resident of or a registered owner of real property in the Town of Ladysmith for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • not otherwise disqualifi ed by law from voting.Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identifi cation is not necessary. The identifi cation must prove both residency and identity.Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners.

Qualifi ed electors may vote by mail if they: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, or • expect to be absent from the Town of Ladysmith on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities.REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE:Before 4:00 pm on November 3, 2014, you must submit the following information to the Town offi ce at 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A2, telephone 250-245-6400, fax 250-245-6411 or email [email protected]:1. Full name,2. Residential address,3. Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors),4. Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: (a) pick up at City Hall, or (b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, or (c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot package, or (d) other means of delivery to an address you provide when requesting the ballot package5. If you are not on the list of electors, to ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector.The Town will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about October 31, 2014. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Offi cer no later than 8:00 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014. (Please note that there is no Canada Post mail delivery on Saturdays, and City Hall will not be open on Saturday, November 15 to receive deliveries. Ballots may be delivered to the Chief Election Offi cer at the Frank Jameson Community Centre on General Voting Day.)

The following question will appear on the ballot:Are you in favour of the Town of Ladysmith contributing an amount no greater than $16,700 or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property tax value of 0.01583 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements to assist the Chesterfi eld Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex?

For additional information related to the local election in the Town of Ladysmith, please contact:Joanna Winter, Chief Election Offi cer, 250.245.6417; [email protected]

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space, upgraded public washrooms, etc.).2. A strong vibrant downtown will create

local shopping opportunities and help our local businesses thrive.Actions: Better signage directing highway traf-

fic into downtown would increase exposure and harness more out of town visitors/shoppers.Increase parking opportunities to make down-town shopping easier.Improve downtown infrastructure (Buller Street revamp, clean up of alleys and parking areas to make it more inviting, better lighting for safety and attraction),Market the tax holiday that exists for business-es and industry for building or renovating,

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Aaron Stone Q&Ahave fostered rapid and positive growth in every ven-ture of my professional life. I intend to bring this culture of progress and success to our municipal government. Why are you running for public office?

Ladysmith is my passion, and I am the right person to help us find and achieve a shared vision for our community. I believe that we can become a world-class example of what a small town should be. My experience in business development at home and abroad has given me the unique perspective, skillset and insight that will allow us to overcome obstacles and realize the amazing potential our town offers. We are entering an exciting time for Ladysmith. I will work hard to maximize the return on the many exciting opportunities that are in front of us. We are uniquely blessed with not only one great opportuni-ty, but several. We have our amazing setting, nestled in a hub of access to the best that Vancouver Island has to offer. Residents and visitors alike will enjoy our historic downtown, waterfront area and best-in-class business, recreation and culture opportunities. I will facilitate the process as an advocate for our community at home and a spokesman for invest-ment in Ladysmith abroad. We will become known as a most desirable place to grow up, work, live, start a business and retire.What are your top three issues and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected?Economic Development: First Avenue and beyond

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Scott KimlerOccupation/background: Retired scientist (MS Geophysics); self-taught part-time web developer; eight years as a volunteer firefighter. I’ve worked in the jungles of Sumatra managing two seismic crews (2,000 crew total), was project manager on a 3-D seismic survey and member of an evaluation team that convinced an oil company to submit a (winning, sealed) bid for an oil field worth $3.65 billion. I retired from the petroleum industry and met my wife while bicycling across the U.S. on a charity ride for the American Lung Association. We honeymooned by backpacking 2,560 miles from Mexico to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail.Why are you running for trustee? I want to provide an equitable, constantly improving learning environment for district students. I want to make a positive impact and set a good example for my 11-year-old daughter. I will strive to fix the deficiencies I’ve observed over the past year and a half, while advocating for better public education.

What three priorities are important to you and how to you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? Governance – The current board defers to the administrative staff and represents administration, instead of – as the BCSTA guidelines mandate – representing communities and their values. When elected, I will embrace and encourage stakeholder engagement and proper community representation. I will challenge administrators to present alternatives and I will ask tough questions. Budget – Over the past decade or so, enrolment has declined by 10 per cent, staff and school admin has been cut by 20 per cent, but district administration has grown by a whopping 35 per cent. As trustee, I will champion moves to lower district administrative costs. I will also include stakeholders in the decision-making process, striving to change the ink from red to black, while working to increase services offered in district schools. Culture shift – The teachers’ job action revealed that public education is under duress, from many directions (enrolment decline, aging facilities, increasing costs and limited provincial funding). Also, the reputation of SD68 among school districts isn’t good. Once elected, I will focus on working with stakeholders to come up with creative and unique solution to help bolster morale, student outcomes and make SD68 the envy of the province. Public education belongs to everyone. We’re in this together and by working together we’ll make it better.

Catherine MorleyOccupation: certified dental assistantWhy are you running for school trustee? It is difficult to criticize a board’s decisions when I do not understand the choices and debates that led them there. So I want to make myself part of the decision-making process so I can influence the decisions made in our district to reflect those of the public and parents.What three priorities are important to you and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? My No. 1 priority is child poverty and how this affects the learning of children; if elected I would donate my paycheck every six months to a different school with a high percent of low-income families to subsidize the breakfast and lunch programs. Space in French immersion. I would look at the policies around the lottery and how to make more spaces available for the high demand. Setting

a more professional atmosphere in the schools while meeting the minimum instructional minutes set out by the province by ensuring the teachers are getting adequate professional training that doesn’t infringe on the children’s time with the teacher.

Dot NearyWhy are you running for school trustee? Driven by a strong sense of personal and social responsibility, I get great satis-faction from my work as a trustee, despite the difficult challenges. I am passionate about improving the learning and life chances of students. Important foundational work has been done this term, including the development of a strategic policy governance model and, through extensive consultation across all school communities, the development of a strategic plan and a plan for facilities, both in the early stages of implementation. I am committed to advancing this vitally important work.What three priorities are important to you and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? The continu-ous improvement of student learning is always a top priority; it is the focus of the board’s vision, plans and goals. The district’s Achievement Contract, a comprehensive document, lays out student achievement results, district goals for improvement and

what is being done towards reaching those goals. The board monitors and assesses progress towards achieving those goals, adjusting district goals and plans, as needed. See response to the next question.* In common with many other organizations the district is experiencing the impact of the demo-graphic shift, as more senior employees are opting to retire, so the implementation of a succession plan for the replacement of key personnel leaving the district is a priority. * How do you plan to work toward a balanced school district budget? A $3.5 million budget shortfall is forecast for 2015-16, which means reducing costs and/or increasing revenues. Adding to rising cost pressures beyond the board’s control, 2015-16 is the last year the district will receive funding protection. Applying surplus monies towards balancing the budget mitigates the extent of required cuts, however, it’s a one-time device that cannot be sustained long term. The best strategies create permanent budget changes and, while progress has been made towards this objective, the board needs to continue to find enduring efficiencies at every level of the organization that are realistic and sustainable.


It has been a very difficult week in Ottawa.

I started the week by attending the clos-ing arguments in the long-running case on discrimination in child welfare funding for on-reserve children.

That’s where I was again on Wednesday (Oct. 22) when an at-tacker killed a young soldier at the War Me-morial and then en-tered the House of Commons.

The building where the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal was hearing the child wel-fare case was locked down, like many other buildings in downtown Ottawa.

But the work of the Tribunal continued while outside the build-ing, police closed the surrounding streets, re-routed traffic, and looked for any evi-dence.

You know much of what followed — the media has covered the details.

In the hours and days afterward, I was buoyed

by the statements made by our country’s lead-ers, including my own, Tom Mulcair.

They focused on the strengths of Canada, a diverse nation that struggles every day to create a country that people of many faiths, backgrounds, ethnici-ties and histories can call home.

The speeches remind-ed us all that while we come together in grief at the loss of two fine soldiers, we also saw again the incredible courage demonstrat-ed by Canadians who rushed into danger.

While the motiva-tion for these shocking events is still unknown, we do know what can motivate all of us in the days to come.

As Tom Mulcair said…“We woke up this

morning in a country blessed by love, diver-sity and peace, and to-morrow we will do the same.

These acts were driv-en by hatred, but also designed to drive us to hate.

They will not.”

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Second Chance Food Co-op will be open one day per month

Editor:

Do you know when “Welfare Wednesday” is? This is the day when welfare recipients receive

their cheques. There is some variation of the day each month, so they use “Welfare Wednesday” instead of a date.

“Welfare Wednesday” is the day that the Second Chance Food Co-op will be open for persons liv-ing below the poverty line in our town.

Persons receiving welfare payments and others living on low income may sign up to shop at the Co-op from 10 a.m. to noon at St. John’s Anglican Church on Buller Street on that day.

The Co-op is for single people who have less than $20,000 income per year and couples who have less than $25,000 per year. They may regis-ter before it opens or on that day.

The organizers of this Co-op will purchase non-perishable foods and sundries at wholesale pric-es. Volunteers will mark up the items to cover expenses and shelve them for buyers one day per month.

Organizers hope that buyers will be able to save enough money on these purchases to allow them to buy meat or produce from the other stores.

There are posters about this Co-op around town.

For more information, contact Yasmin at [email protected].

Caroline H. DavidsonLadysmith

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Flags � y at half-mast, veterans Doc Dockstader (left) and Paul Legacy stand at the Ladysmith Cenotaph to pay their respects, while � owers and a wreath have been placed in memory of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo and Warrant Of� cer Patrice Vincent, who were killed last week. LINDSAY CHUNG


• Exhibition Prepara-tor at the Design Ex-change

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• Short stints (six months to a year) as a PT Tutorial Leader and/or Marker at Trent Uni-versity, The University of Guelph and the On-tario College of Art and Design Why are you run-ning for political of-fice?

Despite all of the cyn-icism surrounding poli-tics, I still believe that nothing is more im-portant when it comes to improving the lives of people. Especially at the municipal lev-el, which affects our day to day lives more than any other level of government. I live a charmed life, I have a beautiful wife whom I love dearly, I have awe-some, healthy kids, and I live in a house that is just how we want it be-cause I built it that way. I have worked hard in my life and as a result have been fortunate to gain a lot of skills and experience. In short, I owe the world, and the best way for me to pay that debt is to use my skills and strengths to be part of the so-lution to issues that Ladysmith faces. What are your top three issues and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected?

My top three issues are:

1. A Cultural Change at City Hall

2. The Downtown and The Waterfront

3. Responsible Devel-opment

RE No. 1: Transpar-ency it is a word I am hearing over and over from people. Some folks are angry, others just shake their head, but among all of them, there is a perception that something is “go-ing on” at City Hall and they do not like it. This perception will re-main the reality unless something is done to address it. Regarding the perception of too many in-camera meet-ings, obviously I do not know what is dis-cussed in these meet-ings, but I do know how they would be un-der me as mayor.

I will have zero toler-ance for any discussion other than legitimate in-camera items. Com-munication is lack-ing. I will open every-thing up to the public. I will ask council to consider everything from live streaming/archiving of meetings via the Town’s web-site, to amending the rules around question periods at meetings and any other measure that lets citizens know what their government is up to.

RE No. 2: I am includ-ing these two topics together because they are inseparably linked to each other. There can be no revitalization

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of School District No. 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith) that an election by voting is necessary to elect nine (9) school trustees for term commencing December 2014. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

TRUSTEES - Nine persons to be electedSurname Given Names Jurisdictional AddressAllen Nelson NanaimoBard Bill NanaimoBob Natasha LantzvilleBrennan Jamie NanaimoBrzovic Tania NanaimoCameron Alana NanaimoCurley Nancy NanaimoGrand Patti NanaimoHigginson Stephanie NanaimoHowland Kim Nanaimo Jean Louis Rosmy NanaimoKimler Scott LadysmithMorley Catherine NanaimoNeary Dot LantzvilleOxman Lucy NanaimoRae Steve NanaimoRobinson Bill Nanaimo Robinson Mark NanaimoRoutley Noah NanaimoSaunders TerryLynn NanaimoSolomon Jeff NanaimoWelch Sharon NanaimoWindley Bill Nanaimo

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be Saturday, November 15, 2014, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. and open to QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 68 (NANAIMO-LADYSMITH) at the following locations:City of Nanaimo Chase River Elementary School City of Nanaimo Service & Resource Centre Departure Bay Activity Centre Frank J. Ney Elementary School Georgia Avenue Community School McGirr Elementary School Nanaimo Alliance Church Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Oliver Woods Community Centre Protection Island (26 Pirates Lane) Wellington Community Hall Regional District of Nanaimo Area A North Cedar Intermediate School Cranberry Fire Department Hall Area B Gabriola Elementary School Area C Extension Community Hall Pleasant Valley Social Centre Area E Nanoose PlaceTown of Ladysmith Frank Jameson Community CentreDistrict of Lantzville Costin HallCowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) Area G Chemainus Elementary School Area H North Oyster Elementary School

ADVANCE VOTING DAY OPPORTUNITIESCity of Nanaimo – Bowen Park Complex Auditorium, 500 Bowen Road Wednesday, November 5, 2014: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2014: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Regional District of Nanaimo – 6300 Hammond Bay Road, NanaimoWednesday, November 5, 2014: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Wednesday, November 12, 2014: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Gabriola Elementary School Library – 680 North Road, Gabriola Island Wednesday, November, 5, 2014: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cranberry Fire Department Hall - 1555 Morden Road, NanaimoWednesday, November 5, 2014: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Town of Ladysmith – Ladysmith City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith Wednesday, November 5, 2014: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2014: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.District of Lantzville – 2nd Floor, 7192 Lantzville Road, LantzvilleWednesday, November 5, 2014: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Wednesday, November 12, 2014: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Cowichan Valley Regional District – Island Savings Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan Wednesday, November 5, 2014: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2014: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTINGIf you are not on the voters list, you may register at the time of voting by com-pleting the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications:

➢ Canadian citizen;➢ 18 years of age or older on voting day;➢ resident of B.C. for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; ➢ a resident within the geographical boundaries of the school district for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and➢ not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

RESIDENT ELECTORS who will be applying to register at the time of voting must provide at least two documents verifying the applicant’s identity, with at least one containing the applicant’s signature, such as a Driver License.ID Required to Register for Municipal Elections (any two)

a) B.C. Driver’s Licenseb) B.C. Identification Cardc) ICBC Vehicle Insurance Documentsd) B.C. CareCard or Gold CareCarde) Social Insurance Cardf) Citizenship Cardg) Property Tax Noticeh) Credit or Debit cardi) Utility bill

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS – If you own property within the geographical boundaries of the school district but reside elsewhere, you may be eligible to vote as a Non-Resident Property Elector. A person may register as a Non-Resident Property Elector in relation to only one parcel of real property within the geographical boundaries of the school district. If more than one individual is the registered owner of the real property, only one of those individuals may register and the person registering must do so with the written consent of the number of those individuals who, together with the person registering, are a majority of registered owners.In order to qualify to vote as a Non-Resident Property Elector you must meet the following criteria:

➢ Canadian citizen;➢ 18 years of age or older on voting day;➢ resident of B.C. for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; ➢ a registered owner of real property within the geographical boundaries of the school district for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and➢ not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

Persons qualifying as Non-Resident Property Electors who will be applying to register at the time of voting, must complete an application form, must provide at least two documents that provide evidence of the applicant’s iden-tity and must provide a copy of Land Title registration or tax notice which provides proof of ownership. At least one of the documents must contain the applicant’s signature such as Driver’s License.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING will be permitted for this Election, but only for those electors:

a) who have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects your ability to vote;b) who expect to be away from the municipality on general voting day (November 15, 2014) and at the times of all the advance voting opportunities.

To request a mail ballot package contact:Nanaimo – Chief Election Officer, Chris Jackson, or the Deputy Chief Election Officer, Donna Smith at 250 755-4405 or [email protected] Ladysmith – Joanna Winter, Chief Election Officer 250 245-6417; [email protected]; or Sandy Bowden, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250 245-6404 [email protected] Valley Regional District – Joe Berry, Chief Election Officer or the Legislative Services Office at 250 746-2503; 1-800-665-3955; or [email protected] District of Nanaimo – Jacquie Hill, Chief Election Officer or Matt O’Halloran, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250 390-4111; 1-877-607-4111; or [email protected] mail ballot package will be mailed to you as soon as possible after October 27, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on the 2014 School District Election contact Phil Turin, Chief Election Officer at 250 741-5240 or Cathy Kelt, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250 741-5238 or visit our website at www.sd68.bc.ca. For information on Areas G and H of the CVRD contact Dennis Brown, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250 245-9918.

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HOLIDAY CLOSURESCity Hall, Development Services and Public Works will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 for the Remembrance Day Holiday. Please call 250.245.6424 for the hours of the Frank Jameson Community Centre.

HIGHWAY CLOSURE FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONYPlease note that on Tuesday, November 11th, 2014, at approximately 10:55 a.m. the southbound lane of the Trans Canada Highway will be closed from 1st Avenue to Buller Street until 11:20 a.m. Southbound traffi c will be re-routed during this time. This diversion is to assist with the Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Cenotaph.

THIRD QUARTER UTILITY BILLS DUE NOVEMBER 19, 2014, at 4:00 p.m.Utility bills for July to September have been mailed. If you have not received your bill, please call 250.245.6414 ext. 6206 or email [email protected].

FIREWORKS FOR HALLOWEEN

The Town of Ladysmith will be following the Cowichan Valley Regional District Fireworks Bylaw No. 39. Those wanting to discharge fi reworks on Halloween night must have the following:

• A fi re safety plan

• A valid Fireworks Operator Certifi cate, or equivalent, for the level appropriate to the nature of the fi reworks being possessed and discharged.

• Fireworks Discharge Permit approved by the CVRD.

This can be applied for at Ladysmith City Hall, 410 Esplanade. (Permits will be issued for October 31st only.) For more information, please call City Hall at 250.245.6400.

BURNING REGULATIONSPlease be reminded that no outdoor burning is permitted within the Town of Ladysmith, with the exception of small cooking fi res (no bigger than 0.5m sq.) such as a barbecue, fi re pit or chiminea.

GARBAGE / RECYCLING COLLECTION – YOUR GARBAGE COLLECTION DAY IS CHANGINGFollowing the Remembrance Day statutory holiday on November 11th, your garbage/recycling pick-up day will move forward by 1 (ONE) day.

HOME OWNER GRANTIf you have not already done so, December 31st is the deadline to claim your homeowner grants for 2013 (retroactive) and 2014. Please contact the Tax Department at 250.245.6414, ext. 6206 for more information.

BOULEVARDSReminder to property owners that it is your responsibility to maintain the boulevards adjacent to your properties. This includes mowing and keeping them tidy. For more information please call City Hall at 250.245.6400 or Public Works at 250.245.6445.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014• Advance voting will be held at City Hall on Wednesday, November 5

and Wednesday, November 12, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Election Day voting will take place at Frank Jameson Community Centre on Saturday, November 15, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• If you are going to be out of town during advance polls and on Election Day, you can mail in your ballot. Please call City Hall for information about mail-in ballots

For more election details, please contact City Hall or visit our website at www.ladysmith.ca or contact

Chief Election Offi cer: Joanna Winter 250.245.6417 [email protected]

Deputy Chief Election Offi cer: Sandy Bowden 250.245.6404 [email protected]

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COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULECouncil Meetings .........................................................................................................................................Monday, November 3rd, and ........................................................................................................ Monday, November 17th, at 7:00 p.m.Municipal Services Committee Meeting* ..........................................................Monday, November 17thMayor’s Open Door* – City Hall .......................................................... Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.City Hall (410 Esplanade) Business Hours ...............................Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Corner of Trans Canada Hwy. and Roberts St. except statutory holidays*Please check the website (www.ladysmith.ca) or call City Hall at 250.245.6400 to confi rm times.

• SALE OF FIREWORKS PROHIBITED• DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS PROHIBITED

Note: No person shall discharge fireworks unless in possession of an approved CVRD Fireworks Discharge Permit and must meet all requirements of CVRD Bylaw No. 39 and Federal/ Provincial regulations.

NOTICEFireworks Regulations

**Fines up to $500 will be in effect**For more information please contact:

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“CVRD Bylaw No. 39 (consolidated) FireworksSale and Discharge Regulation Bylaw”

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SALE OF FIREWORKS PROHIBITED

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As voting day nears, council, school board and electoral area director hopefuls in our area are getting a chance to speak at sev-eral public meetings leading up to the Nov. 15 municipal election.

The Ladysmith Cham-ber of Commerce is hosting an all candi-dates meeting for Town of Ladysmith mayoral and councillor candi-dates Wednesday, Oct. 29. The meeting will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Aggie Hall at 1110 First Ave.

North Cowichan vot-ers will hear from their mayoral and council-lor candidates Tuesday, Nov. 4.

North Cowichan’s three mayoral candi-dates will take part in one-on-one debates Nov. 4 at Chemainus Secondary School, while the 20 councillor candidates present a

“marketplace” of views at a Chemainus all-can-didate forum, accord-ing to a press release.

The event, which is open to all, will take place at the Chemainus Secondary School at 9947 Daniel St. from 6:30-9 p.m.

The mayoral segment will feature one-on-one debates where each candidate faces the other two twice. Af-ter the mayoral debate, councillor candidates will each have a table at which they will dis-play written answers to three questions. The public can circulate, reading the answers candidates have post-ed and conversing with them.

The Chemainus Resi-dents Association and the Chemainus and District Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring the forum.

The Saltair District Ratepayers Associa-tion is sponsoring an all director candidates meeting Tuesday, Nov. 4. The three candidates vying for the position of Cowichan Valley Area G (Saltair-Gulf Islands) Director — incumbent Mel Dorey, Tom Hockin and John

Sherry — will be speak-ing from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Mount Brenton Centre on South Oyster School Road.

For more information, call 250-245-3502 or 250-245-4552.

School District 68 trustee candidates will get four chances to speak in Nanaimo.

The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Com-merce is hosting an all candidates meeting for school trustee and civic hopefuls Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 5-9:30 p.m. at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre.

Then, the Nanaimo District Teachers’ As-sociation is hosting an all candidates meeting for trustee hopefuls Thursday, Nov. 6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at John Barsby Community Secondary School.

The Parent Advisory Council from John Barsby Community Secondary is hosting all candidates meet-ings for trustee candi-dates Thursday, Nov. 13 and Friday, Nov. 14 from 6:30-9 p.m. at the school.

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of the downtown without doing something (anything) on the other side of the highway. I am not na-ive to the larger challenges on the waterside.

What I want to grab in the next four years is the low-hanging fruit

— things that can be done quick-est and with the greatest chance of success: modest development for the two distinct populations that will breathe life back into the downtown; people who stay (new residents) AND people from away (tourists, visitors).

These two populations will cre-ate demand for goods and servic-es.

Existing business might have to adapt a bit, but they will really benefit from a larger consumer base that is close by.

Smart entrepreneurs will fill the demands (and empty storefronts) not met by current businesses — complimenting, not necessarily competing with them. It is also a good bet that many stores would see an increase in their regional customer base.

Waterside development does not have to be on a massive scale. In fact, it should be done incremen-tally — conservatively — build something of human scale enough

for 2-500 to start and see what happens. I know from my past ex-perience in health services plan-ning and from my experience in design — you can only plan so much — you can only design to a certain point.

Sooner or later, you have to do something and amend it as neces-sary — sooner or later, you have to build a prototype that you can see and touch.

I also believe that once some-thing starts to happen on the wa-terside of the highway, momen-tum will be created and the larger problems will not seem so daunt-ing. From this momentum, we will see improvements year after year as the waterfront becomes simply too attractive for other issues to hold it back.

RE No.3: Please see below [the response to a question about Ste-vens’ thoughts on growth and de-velopment in Ladysmith}A town that is socially, economi-

cally and environmentally sustain-able will be created by responsi-ble growth of all types of services, businesses, and housing options for its citizens.

New development needs to be kept within the Urban Contain-ment Boundary on land that is already zoned and easily serviced.

Marsh Stevens Q&A continuedFrom Page 7


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It’s that time of year again, when you get to vote on businesses and individuals who have made a differ-ence in your commu-nity. The Chemainus and District Chamber of Commerce is calling for your nomination for the Golden Brush Awards by Nov. 1.

You can find nomina-tion forms at the Cham-ber of Commerce of-fice or online at www.chemainus.bc.ca. You could also win a prize for nominating some-one.

The Golden Brush Awards happen once per year, and they recognize businesses, individuals and volun-teers who make a dif-ference in their busi-ness community.“The awards are really

to recognize people who’ve done some-thing special, particu-larly in the business community, people who’ve contributed to the community and made things better,” said Jeanne Ross, co-ordinator of the Chemainus and Dis-trict Chamber of Com-merce. “It could be for an achievement, or a business that has re-ally increased or pros-pered.”

There are 10 awards in all, nine of which are voted on by the community. The Presi-

dent’s Award is award-ed by the Chamber to a business or individ-ual of the Chamber’s choosing.

There is also a Good Neighbour Award, ex-plains Ross.“The Good Neighbour

Award is for businesses who especially cater to local shoppers and res-idents of Chemainus,” she said.

This is a way to rec-ognize businesses that keep their focus local, since Chemainus and area are tourist desti-nations and the focus is often on tourists for that season.“Once we get all

(nine) nominations in, they get sorted out and sent to a panel of judg-es that varies from year to year, people who aren’t nominated, but are in Chemainus and District. (The judges) go through and decide the top three to four in each category. These are sent to Chamber members, and then the members select which one of the three or four they want to win,” said Ross.

According to Ross, past award winners have been really happy.“It really makes you

feel good that people recognize you for do-ing a good job,” she said.

You are allowed to nominate as many businesses and indi-viduals as you want, and each time you

nominate, your name is entered in a draw to win a prize. Last year’s prize was a weekend getaway in Victoria.

In past years, the Chamber has received up to 300 nominations per year for the awards.

Winners are an-nounced at the Golden

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with our historic and ap-pealing downtown, valu-able industrial space, as well as high-exposure commercial opportuni-ties along the highway near Ludlow Road and at Coronation Mall. We will take a greater, more supportive role in identi-fying, targeting and mar-keting these opportuni-ties. In doing so, we will add to the valuable local employment base in our community by bringing good, stable jobs to our economy, as well as in-crease our net tax reve-nues; all without passing any additional burden on to our current business-es and residents. There are also many additional business development opportunities within the OCP (Official Commu-nity Plan) framework we already have in place. We need to work together as

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The vast potential of the waterfront area is often discussed but un-derserved by progress. By collecting relevant and timely feedback and engaging in a renewed vi-sioning process for how our lands between the

harbour and the highway should look, we will de-velop a focused plan to achieve our shared vi-sion.

There is new, more ac-curate information avail-able to us about the envi-ronmental issues related to Slack Point and how we may deal with them. Needless to say, none of these remedies would be inexpensive or easy.

However with the cer-tainty we now have and the co-operation of local, First Nation, regional, provincial, federal gov-ernments, and the devel-opment community, we can make rapid progress and get to work. The vi-sion I wish to share for the waterfront is one of an enriching experience for our entire community. What is most important is to engage our local government together with our citizens to ex-press the collective vi-sion of what we want our waterfront to be. This is a discussion that needs to happen between ALL of us. This is the perfect chance for us to engage in a meaningful way and build something better. We need to update our plans and take action

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TOWN OF LADYSMITH2014 LOCAL ELECTION

Vote for:Mayor

Councillors (up to 6)School Trustees (up to 9, for School District 68)

ADVANCE VOTING DAYS:

Wednesday, November 5 & Wednesday, November 12Council Chambers, Ladysmith City Hall, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.410 Esplanade (corner of Roberts St. and Trans-Canada Hwy.

GENERAL VOTING DAY:

Saturday, November 15Frank Jameson Community Centre, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.810 - 6th Avenue

VOTING BY MAIL-IN BALLOT:

If you are unable to vote on general voting day or at the advance polls, you may vote by mail-in ballot. You must request your mail-in ballot from City Hall before October 31, 2014. Completed mail-in ballots must be returned to City Hall by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, or delivered to the Frank Jameson Community Centre on Saturday, November 15 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

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Peewee Steelers still undefeatedLindsay Chungthe chronicle

With one game left in the season, the un-defeated Ladysmith Steelers peewee foot-ball team brought its record up to 8-0 Satur-day by beating South-Side Minor Football 30-19 at Forrest Field.“We’ve had a very

strong season,” said coach Jeff Pinckney.

In the Steelers’ fi-nal home game, quarterback Ryker Pearson ran for two touchdowns and threw a touchdown pass to Marcus Copp. Philli Toscano also scored a touchdown in the win.“That was a pretty ex-

citing game consider-ing we started a little flat, and [South-Side] scored right away,” said Pinckney.

The Steelers junior bantam team is in a building year and is 0-7 so far after losing to Cowichan on Saturday.

Football in Ladysmith has grown, and as the fall season ends, Pinckney is hopeful that growth will con-tinue.“We’ve got great com-

munity support,” he said.

There are no play-offs in the peewee fall league, but once the season is over, players can look forward to spring football. Regis-tration for spring foot-ball for players aged 11 and 12 will take place at the end of January, and practices will be-gin in February. “We’ll take 10, 11 and

12,” noted Pinckney. “We don’t turn anyone away if they want to learn football.”

There are playoffs and championships in the spring league, and Pinckney hopes the

Steelers can build on the success they’ve been having this fall.“The spring league

is pretty exciting be-cause we get to keep the core of our team together and add to it,” he said.

Pinckney is excited about the state of foot-ball in Ladysmith.At this time last fall,

the Steelers only had 16 players on their pee-wee team, made up of players aged nine to 11.

Forty players regis-tered this fall, and the Steelers were able to expand and build a ju-nior bantam team for players aged 12 and 13.

“Normally, when a child turns 12, that’s kind of the end of foot-ball in Ladysmith,” ex-plained Pinckney. “We were able to expand to junior bantam, and we had 13 registered

… and we’re down to 11. We hope to con-tinue to grow that age group. My long-term goal is to see if we can get Ladysmith Second-ary School to accept a football team.”

For more informa-tion about spring foot-ball, contact Pinckney through the Ladysmith Minor Football Asso-ciation Facebook page or at 250-758-9193.

Philli Toscano scored one touchdown in the Ladysmith Steelers’ 30-19 win over South-Side in Saturday morning peewee football action. Lindsay Chung

Mid-Isle Soccer Club players advancing to premier leagues in record numbersDan EbenalTHE CHRONICLE

The Mid-Isle Soccer Club has kicked off a new season in style, with close to 400 kids registered and more players than ever ad-vancing to premier league competition.

Mid-Isle Soccer Club vice-president Mike Rankin said the 23 players that have gone on to play with the

Upper Island Storm in the Vancouver Island Premier League (VIPL) is the most ever from the Mid-Isle club, with probably another 20 from Nanaimo who previously played for the Mid-Isle Highland-ers in the Upper Island Soccer Association (UISA).“When Willow Hartig

became president of the club that was one of her priorities, to es-tablish a competitive track. We’d never had it before,” said Rankin, adding that in his nine years of coaching with the club, he was never aware there was a ven-ue for youth soccer be-yond house league.

The VIPL features both boys and girls teams in divisions from U14 to U18, with the Upper Island storm drawing players from clubs in Mid-Isle, Oceanside, Harbour City, Gabriola and Al-berni Valley.

He said the executive sees the responsibility of the club as making the game accessible to everybody who wants to play as well as pro-vide opportunity for skill development.“Two things that we

did to help develop players was to bring Bill Merriman in as our technical director to run our Monday night club development ses-

sions. We’ve seen in the last three years that has accounted for rapid development in the quality of the soccer players from this club. We’ve sort of caught up to every-body else now,” said Rankin, adding the oth-er developmental tool was starting the UISA Tier-3 teams.

The club currently boasts close to 400 members and one of the major projects for the coming year is to establish a field house to store equipment at Forrest Field.“It’s like a shipping

container from the High Street ballpark community garden.

That has been offered to us if we pay to move it to Forrest Field.”

Rankin said the club currently uses the attic of the Festival of Lights building to house equipment in the off-season.

He said the club contributed about $100,000 to the turf field and is looking to begin fundraising for a proper clubhouse at Forrest Field.“We’re going to try

and start doing some fundraising at some point this year,” said Rankin. “ The only way to see it going forward is in partnership with the town. That will be our next push.”

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ally and figuratively. It soothes the ruffled soul and calms us, hu-man, plant and animal, into a gentler, more serene place. If you’ve ever turned the music up loud for house-work or shop-work, you know what I’m

talking about. There is a transcendence el-ement to music when its rhythms are rock-ing us.

Musical metaphors are rife in the language of art. It is popular in mixed media art in the last several years to use music sheets in one’s work. Most people have an affini-ty to music; it enlivens, pacifies and uplifts.

Music is the move-ment of the soul, a definitive language and expression that is a cousin of fine art. Both express thoughts, stories, emotions, views, ideas and opin-ions of human life. On a cultural level, art and music change over time and influence fashion and dance.

This month, intake for Play That Melody at the Ladysmith Wa-terfront Gallery is Tuesday, Oct. 28 and Wednesday, Oct. 29.

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It’s worth it, and you’ll be inspired each month to get to your studio or easel.

The Ladysmith Wa-terfront Gallery wel-comes new and emerg-ing artists.

Opening night for Play That Melody is Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. Everyone is wel-come to come hear one of the Ladysmith Arts Council (LAC)’s favourite and dynamic guest speakers, Paul Fudge. Fudge is a sea-soned artist and in-structor who paints in oil and acrylic.

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Lindsay Chungthe chronicle

Tim Readman grew up with traditional English and Scottish folk songs.

He now makes his liv-ing performing those songs and his own originals, and he’ll share them with local music fans Nov. 7 at In The Beantime Café.“I think for me, I grew

up in a part of England that has a very, very, very strong tradition of music and history, up in the northeastern part of England, very close to the Scottish border,” said Readman, who now lives in Van-couver.

Readman grew up near World Heritage Sites like Durham Ca-thedral and the Roman Wall.“It’s very rich in histo-

ry, so there’s a tradition of a lot of ballads cel-ebrating battles, kings and queens,” he noted.

Readman says that region was very heav-ily industrialized in the late 1800s, and it was the birthplace of the steam engine. It had a lot of coal deposits that were very rich, ex-plained Readman. “As a result, there’s an-

other tradition of very many working songs, especially about coal,” he said. “I guess I grew up not really thinking about it as folk music but being aware of it around me. I grew up in a family of music. You would sing songs that you just grew up knowing because you always sang them.”

Readman recalls that in the late 1960s in England, there was a group of musicians who started to get re-ally interested in com-bining traditional folk

music with rock music.“That really turned

my crank because as a teenager, I was re-ally into rock music,” he said. “Folk music had quite a big revival in the 1950s and 1960s, and as a result, a lot of folk music clubs opened in England. One of my oldest sis-ters started going to folk music clubs in a nearby town and per-suaded the landlord of a pub in our village to start a folk club there. It meant a lot to me. “I could walk two min-

utes and be in that envi-ronment. If you got up to do two songs, you could get in for free and see the main act. I got to see a lot of the people who were in the English folk scene. That got me playing, and it grew from there.”

Readman moved to Canada in 1987, and he started feeling nos-talgic when he came to a new country and got back into playing folk music in his 20s.

He finds that people in Canada enjoy the traditional music.“I think the songs have

lasted for hundreds of years because they are great songs,” he said.

“Part of that is the mu-

sic, the melody and tunes are great tunes, very well-known tunes that you can sing along with. The stories reso-nate because they have universal themes. Peo-ple are interested in stories about everyday life and trying to make a living, horror stories about murders and war, princesses and princes … No matter where you are in the world, people connect to them, sometimes to the music, sometimes to the words.”

When Readman comes to Ladysmith, he will be performing with fiddle player Jen-nie Bice, who played with him when he was last here in April.

They’ve been per-forming together for 15 years.“We’ve done tons and

tons of gigs and re-cordings since then. Jennie has played on my projects and I’ve played on hers,” said Readman. “We have played together for so long now that we have a very large repertoire; we can play for hours on end without run-ning out of songs.”

Bice is a classically-trained musician, and Readman says she also

has a really good ear and can hear some-thing and play it right away, which makes for a really fun live show.“One of my favourite

things to do live is play something she doesn’t know,” he said, noting Bice can always pick it up really quickly. “It’s fun. She’s really into it and really flexible. I play a lot of different styles of music … it doesn’t matter what I play, she can do it. She sings as well and has a great sense of humour.”

Readman says the au-dience is always a big part of his show.“I think one of the

things is playing to an audience who actu-ally want to come and listen to the music is really fun,” he said. ‘There are a lot of jokes that are part of that. Sometimes, the songs are in dialect and can

be hard to follow. You can explain things, tell the stories, and people are really interested in it. You have the oppor-tunity to share a lot of laughs with them; it’s more interactive.”

Readman’s Ladysmith show is one of several dates he’s playing on Vancouver Island, in-cluding Port Alberni, Ucluelet and Mill Bay.“What we’re finding

as we play on the Is-land is each time we play, we get offered another opportunity to play somewhere else,” he said. “We’ve been back and forth several times in the last couple of months. I did play quite a lot on the Island in the 1990s; I played in various folk festivals and at various folk clubs in Nanaimo, Victoria and Duncan. Recently, there’s been the opportunity to come back and play more often, and I joke with people that I have more shows on Van-couver Island than I do in Vancouver now.”

Readman and Bice perform Friday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at In The Beantime Café at 18 High St. in Ladysmith. Doors open at 6 p.m., and tickets are $10 for the show or $25 for dinner and the show. For more information, call 250-245-2305.

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Jeff SolomonOccupation/Background: Retired in 2013. Child protection social worker. Degree in Social Work and Child and Youth Care. Have resided in Nanaimo for past 31 years. Parent of three adult children, one of who is mentally handicapped. All three attended school in Nanaimo at Georgia Avenue, John Barsby, NDSS, and Woodlands. History of involvement in community. Founder and lead for 12 years of the Nanaimo Youth Ball Hockey League. Lead spokesperson for the Colliery Dam Park Preservation Society. Presently volunteer with Special Olympics.Why are you running for school trustee? I have had concerns about the lack of engagement between the board and the community. Some decisions seem to be made in an arbitrary fashion that is not inclusive. The current facilities plan is a strong indicator of the disconnect between the board and the community. It may be time for new ideas and collaboration with the families who may be impacted.

What three priorities are important to you and how do you intend to tackle these if elected? Decisions should be made with a full understanding of the impact that they may have on the individual school and community. Trustees should liaise with their community and invite feedback from parents and school personnel and bring this information to the board. The local school is one of the main pillars of the community. I would like to make the board meetings accessible and welcoming to parents and include them in the process for making decisions that will impact their family. Collaboration should be the norm. Promote and enhance opportunities for extra-curricular activities. These activities are also important in children’s education and can be the highlight of a child’s day.

SD68 trustee candidate Q&As continued, from page 3 & 5Bill Robinson

Occupation/background: Our Hidden Heroes columnist and creator of the Our Hidden Heroes Social Responsibility School Program (Grades 1 to 8), community volunteer (Rotarian and member of more than a dozen not-for-profit boards and city committees over the years), speaker, writer, former Toronto broadcaster (CBC, CKFM, CKEY).Why are you running for school trustee? Our school district is in an important time of transition where decisions made in the recent past and the next few years will be pivotal to improving the quality of education for our children. I am passionately committed to seeing these decisions bear fruit for our students.What three priorities are important to you? I will support efforts to improve our classroom size and composition challenges; I will focus on promoting the ongoing positive growth in SD68; I will continue my work to improve the graduation rate of our Aboriginal students.How do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? I will continue my practice of meeting frequently with teachers, staff and parents to gather and digest ideas and

represent them at the board table. As a full-time trustee, I have both the time and energy required to make a difference for our students and teachers. I will find new ways to publicly celebrate the many exciting successes achieved day after day by our students, teachers and other staff. In an effort to help aboriginal students feel more welcome in our system and therefore be more successful, I will continue, as I did last term, to work toward integrating more Hul’qumi’num language and culture into our schools. The current aboriginal grad rate of 56 per cent is simply not acceptable and it does not paint a true picture of aboriginal ability and potential. This must be improved both for the benefit of these students and for the long-term social and economic health of our province.

Mark RobinsonOccupation/background: Single working dad and sales language specialistWhy are you running for school trustee? As a parent who has kept a keen eye on the school board for years, I find that our district has several favourable circumstances to protect public education without needing to rely on program cuts. Through experience and hard work I have identified several of these unique opportunities and together with the new board I will work diligently to ensure that these opportunities are not lost before it is too late.What three priorities are important for you and how do you plan to tackle these issues if elected? Protecting students, staff, parents and visitors by implementing a solid plan that encompasses readiness for natural disasters, disease epidemics, traffic safety, and student security concerns utilizing ideas and contributions developed from our community. Protecting public interest by balancing funding across the entire district and not any one particular school. Protecting public education by ensuring that cuts to

libraries, sports, and music programs are a thing of history by considering different funding formulas and that school trustees directly share the pain from cuts and closures that they themselves voted for.

Noah RoutleyOccupation/background: I have 20 years’ experience as a professional advocate, educator, addictions counsellor, program co-ordinator and group home manager. I’ve worked with people of all ages from all walks of life, living with barriers and diverse abilities. Presently I’m an employment consultant specializing in customized employment and job development at Vancouver Island Vocational Rehabilitation Services.Why are you running for school trustee? I believe strong advocacy is needed for all community stakeholders including students, teachers, support staff and community groups. As a single dad of a teenage daughter in the district with professional experience speaking for those who don’t always have a voice, I feel it’s my responsibility to be that advocate.What three priorities are important to you and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? I will increase overall stakeholder and community advocacy if elected. My mandate is to be available and accessible to constituents, bringing public concerns to the board. Now more than ever in our school district we need advocates with a

heart and a powerful voice. Budget accountability and tough financial decisions need to be made with consultation from the people affected by our choices. I will not shy away from making decisions that better serve our children. I plan to increase transparency between the superintendent, board and the public on how decisions are being made that affect the entire district with the present governance model. As a board member, I will push for accountability within district management.

TerryLynn SaundersOccupation/background: I have been a Vancouver Island University homestay mom for the last 14 years and am currently the caregiver for my terminally ill mother. Elected to the school board in 1993, I served five consecutive three-year terms and after taking a voluntary break in 2008, I ran again in 2011 and was returned to the board. With my 18 years’ experience, I have a lot of corporate knowledge and memory.Why are you running for school trustee? I am running for school trustee because I believe that educating our children is the most important job a person can have outside of the parent/caregiver role. Children are the future and they will be making decisions for us so we had better take good care of them now. We have a good strategic plan that will need tweaking from time to time because when circumstances change we must adapt. I would like to see the board spend more time consulting in depth with our partners and the community on issues that affect schools. We will have four years, so no excuse to rush any consultations.

What three priorities are important to you and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? Governance is a big issue for me. The public expects their elected officials to have some semblance of control, and our new governance model abrogated some of our responsibilities to senior administration, which I believe we need to revise to better reflect our publicly elected role. Dealing with poverty issues is a major priority for me considering Nanaimo is one of the top five cities with the highest family-poverty rates in B.C. and these children attend our schools. A child who comes to school unprepared, hungry and not properly clothed is a child who has difficulty learning. We need to expand our working relationship with other agencies and government that focus on children and family issues.

Sharon WelchOccupation/background: I hold an MA (Leadership) Degree and CHRP (human resources) and GCDF (career development) certifications, with undergraduate studies in Business Administration/Commerce. I won the Governor General’s medal at university for the highest GPA in the institution. As a registered music teacher, I enjoyed teaching music and being the education director of a music school with more than 20 teachers and 800 students for approximately 20 years. Since moving to Nanaimo, I have worked at the Community Polic-ing office, in the Work B.C. employment program, and currently as the executive director of Forward House, an organization that offers day programs for clients with mental health and addictions issues. I have served on two non-profit boards, been Toastmasters’ area governor, chaired community committees and participated in the chamber of commerce and Rotary. My six years as a school trustee has included the roles of chairwoman, vice-chairwoman, DPAC liaison, Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation liaison, Anti-Vandalism Committee chairwoman, and active participant in other committees. The Anti-Vandalism Committee’s initiatives have been responsible for helping the district reduce annual vandal-

ism costs from $150,000 to $37,000 in four years. These initiatives promote positive student engagement that is based on school pride and social responsibility.Why are you running for school trustee? I believe in our students, and I want to continue the work I have started in this school district. I am committed to the work we have done with our strategic plan and want to see it continue moving forward, with adjustments as necessary.What three priorities are important to you and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? First, I believe that collaboration is of fundamental importance within SD68 and with external stakeholders. We can achieve so much more together than we can by operating in silos. I hope to continue chairing the Anti-Vandalism Committee, working closely with the District Parent Advisory Com-mittee in a community-wide anti-bullying campaign, and supporting the work of the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation. Second, we always need to be looking for potential administrative efficiencies, while providing an adequate level of support for our front-line staff. Third, I will continue to strongly support arts-based programs, sports and trades programs, as these programs can lead to greater student engagement and graduation rates.

Bill WindleyOccupation/background: Radio announcer DJ, CHUB Nanaimo. I produced an oldies program for GTO. Manager Stewart Hudson/Revelstoke Building Supply Ladysmith. Pro-duced budgets, worked with staff and public. B.C. Corrections (28 years, retired) I took many life skill programs e.g. conflict resolution, violence prevention, suicide prevention, honed my listening skills. I was coordinator of the Critical Incident Response Team. To this date I have the pleasure of working with great people, part time, at the Home Depot in Nanaimo.Why are you running for school trustee? I am a strong supporter of the public school system and will work with the school trustee team to find ways to make the Nanaimo school district as effective as it can be. I work well with others in a team situation where my conflict resolution skills are an asset in bringing this about.What three priorities are important to you and how do you plan to tackle these issues, if elected? To work effectively as a team member. The largest part of the budget is fixed so my priority would be to work co-operatively with the school board members to bring a focus to those programs I feel would deliver the best value in quality versus

cost. To explore ways to effectively support/educate high-risk students so they are less likely to end up in our prison system. I would tackle this by teaming up with like-minded volunteer groups that have a proven success rate in this field. To bring back some of the optimism and commitment that the public school system used to have. I would tackle this by listening to the concerns of parents/students-teachers-counsellors and deal with them to the best of my ability.

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Meicor PropertiesChemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $650 incl heat & hot water, available now. N/S, 1 small pet wel-come. 250-246-1033.

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Meicor PropertiesLadysmith: 1 bdrm top fl oor ocean view $740/mo avail Nov 1st, 1 bdrm 3rd fl oor ocean view $720/mo avail Dec. 1st, 2 bdrm 4th fl r $860/mo avail now. Includes heat & hot wa-ter, small pets OK. 250-924-6966.

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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

COMMERCIAL SPACE avail. at Timberlands Mobile Home Park, 3581 Hallberg Rd. Suitable for restaurant or small grocery. Call 250-245-3647.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

Ladysmith: Two bedroom suite in private setting and convenient location. Hydro incl. N/S, N/P. #250-245-4638.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

TIMBERLAND MOBILE Home Park; Senior’s pad site avail. $450/mo. (250)245-3647

HOMES FOR RENT

ALL PROPERTIES RENTED

WANTED Quality Rentals to add

to our Property Management Portfolio

JOHN BOOTH250-245-2252Royal LePage

Property Managementwww.royallepagenanaimo.ca

528 1st Ave. Ladysmith, BC

SUITES, LOWER

LADYSMITH- bright 2 bdrm bsmt suite. Utils, private park-ing & entrance, N/S. Avail Nov 1. $825/mo. Rent reduction considered for single person. Call 250-245-0200.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today! 1.800.910.6402

CARS

1996 PONTIAC Grand Am, low mileage, excellent condi-tion. 250-597-3089.

2004 PONTIAC Sunfi re, silver. 4-door, automatic, power win-dows & locks, air cond., 103,000 km. $3000. Call (250)701-9111.

MOTORCYCLES

2008 HONDA Jazz Scooter with 900 Km’s. Just like new. One owner. $2,400 OBO 250-748-0927

RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

1990 CLASS B Motorhome27 ft Ford 460 engine. Low mileage, 6 new tires, awning, microwave, 3 burner stove & oven, 3-way fridge, hot water tank, shower, trailer hitch, $12,000 OBO. 250-746-7419.

VTRUCKS & ANS

2000 GMC Savana Van. Auto-matic, 150,585 Km, A/C. Seats 15! $5,500.00 Call 250-246-4684

2008 FORD Ranger. 87,000 km’s, canopy, roof rack, tow pkg. $8000. US Skype No. 1-760-660-4683. Or View at #409-2885 Boys Rd (2nd gate)

MARINE

BOATS

25’ CATALINA Quality Fixed keel sailboat. $10,200. Also, available 2 small out board, $320 each. Call (250)743-5827.

36’ Trojan Tri-Cabin, twin Yanmar diesels, low hours, ex-tremely economical. Health forced sale, super deal, $40K obo. 250-732-2744

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tion to [email protected] with the subject line contain-ing "What's Happening".This is a free service for non-profit groups that runs as space allows. Please keep length to 25 words or less.

What’s Happening

Up Coming

CHEMAINUS GARDEN CLUB MEETING - Tues, Nov 4 at 1 pm, Calvary Baptist Church, 3319 River Rd, Chemainus. Guest speaker Ward Yeager of Chemainus topiary fame discussing his art. Guests welcome. $2 drop-in fee or take a yearly membership. Come see what we are all about! For more info 250-246-1207.

CROFTON ART GROUP - Annual Fall Show and Sale of unframed and matted art, art cards, jewelry and pottery, Sat, Nov. 8 from 10 am to 5 pm Crofton Senior's Centre, Joan Ave. next to ferry dock, refreshments

LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - Explore and expand your photography with us. Tues, Oct 28, at 7 pm, in Hardwick Hall, High St at 3rd Ave in Ladysmith. Everyone welcome. Non-members $5 drop-in fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. www.LadysmithCameraClub.com

LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - presents “Macro Mastery”, a how-to, must-see presentation on macro photography by Jurgen Schwerdt, well-known Nanaimo-based macro photographer. Tues, Oct 28 at 7 pm, in Hardwick Hall, High St at 3rd Ave in Ladysmith. Everyone welcome. Non-members $5 drop-in fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. www.LadysmithCameraClub.com

LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - presents “Street Photography” with Vancouver-based street photographer and educator Evan Kreider, who will share his methods and techniques for obtaining stylish and evocative images of people, places and things. Tues, Nov 25, 7 pm, in Hardwick Hall, High St at 3rd Ave, Ladysmith. Everyone welcome. Non-members $5 drop-in fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. www.LadysmithCameraClub.com

WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP - 3rd. Wed. of the month, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Inn on Long Lake, 4700 North Island Hwy. Nanaimo. All welcome

CHEMAINUS SKETCH GROUP - Painting and sketching group meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. New members welcome. 250 245 5810

BORN HEALTHY - a program for pregnant women and new moms. Check out “Born Healthy Ladysmith” on Facebook or call Kate at 250-245-3079 (the LRCA). Wednesdays from 10-1:30 with drop-in office hours for one-on-one on Mon and Tues from 10-1:30.

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

LADYSMITH CELE BRA TIONS SOCIETY Ladysmith Days. Ladysmith city hall, on 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7 pm 250-245-2263. www.ladysmithdays.com

DAD'S GROUP - Drop In Breakfast - Program of the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association. 630 - 2nd Ave., Upper Floor, Saturdays, 10 - noon. 250-245-3079.

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

COWICHAN VALLEY HOSPICE Emotional support for those facing a life threat-ening illness, family and friends and for those grieving the death of a loved one. 1-888-701-4242. Group, telephone & individual support avail-able.

NORTH OYSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETYEngraved bricks fundrais-er. Info call Bob Handel at 250-245-0919.

LADYSMITH AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY - urgently requires volunteers as Museum hosts, also, the archives need interested people to assist with research etc. 250-245-0100.

LADYSMITH SALTAIR GARDEN CLUB - Every third Thursday 7 pm, St Johns Anglican Church, 314 Buller St. Garden meetings June, July, August. New members welcome. $15 membership. Join the "growing" group.

LINE DANCINGChemainus Seniors Drop In Centre. Tuesdays, 10 - 11 a.m. Jo Kelly: 250-245-1185.

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

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

DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUBMeets Tuesdays weekly, 1 pm. Beginners welcome. Town and Country Mobile Home Park. 250-245-4522.

LADYSMITH LEGION LADIES AUXILIARYMeets 2nd Wednesdays monthly, 7 pm.

NANAIMO-CEDAR FARMER’S INSTITUTE Cedar United Church Hall. 2nd Thursdays Oct. to June. Visitors welcome. Info: 250-722-3397.

PROBUS CLUB OF LADYSMITH (for information see www.probus.org), meets every third Wed morning of the month at the new Seniors' Centre Hall, 2nd Ave. and Buller St. Doors 9.30. No mtg. in August. Call Rlob Johnson 250-245-5001 or Grant Bridgeman 250-246-1496.

LADYSMITH MEDITATIONDrop in Wednesday nights, 7 pm., 281 Dogwood Drive. Meditation lessons, discussion & goodies. Free. 250-245-4102. [email protected]

LADYSMITH HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY GIFT SHOP is in need of volunteer clerks for our shop at the Healthcare Centre. We are also looking for knitters to contribute to our shops. For more information please call Cathy @ 250-245-2240.

LADYSMITH HEALTH CARE AUXILIARY - New volunteers are welcome. Please pick up application form at the Thrift Store or phone 250-245-5225.

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1 Year Anniversary SaleCelebrate with us! Sat, November 1st

at our NEW LOCATION in CHEMAINUS - 11 am - 3 pm!Hot Dogs, Drinks, Music, Games

AND - ONE DAY ONE STORE ONLY SPECIALSALSO - ENTER TO WIN TICKETS TO THIS YEAR’S

GREY CUP FINAL!

Our NEW Chemainus

Store’s3Day

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Friday, Saturday

& Sunday

Oct 31-Nov 2

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1.36 kg, soft or 1/4’sLimit 2 total

2/$5

ParkayMargarine

3DaySale

Frozen 416 - 433 grams.Limit 2 total

2/$5

Première

TraditionalCrust Pizza

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