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The first meeting for Ladysmith’s newly-elected council was full of ceremony and emotion.

Mayor Aaron Stone received the chains of office and recited an Oath of Office, along with Couns. Duck Paterson, Steve Arnett, Carol Henderson, Rob Hutchins, Joe Fri-esenhan and Cal Fradin Dec. 1 at the Ladysmith Seniors Centre.

Presentations were made to out-going councillors Glenda Patterson, Bill Drysdale and Jill Dashwood, thanking them for their years of service to the community.And although Hutchins isn’t leav-

ing the council table, he is leaving the mayor’s seat after 21 years in that position, and Paterson and Ar-nett both offered moving tributes to him.

Paterson spoke about the many changes that have occurred in Ladysmith since Hutchins has been mayor and how he has brought together the Town, private busi-ness and volunteers to build many community amenities, such as the Transfer Beach amphitheatre, For-rest Field and many more.“We have a lot in this community,

and it’s all because we have good staff and we have an amazing pop-ulation, we have people who care and are continuing to come,” he said. “They’re coming because this is the type of community it is. We have a leader that had these visions, and I’m not one for buzzwords, but Rob told me back in 1993 that he’s got a vision for this community, and it’s going to be a community that cares, that’s going to grow and look after people. And there has been oodles of things that have

been done by this community, but we’ve had somebody at the helm of the ship leading it, coming up with ideas. Rob really does care.”Arnett read a poem he’d written

sharing the positive changes that have occurred in Ladysmith under Hutchins’ leadership in the last 21 years and also listed highlights from each term that Hutchins was mayor.“He has been my son’s teacher,

he has been my son’s coach, he’s been the guy at the bakery handing out cinnamon buns at the close of day to kids going by, he’s been my friend, my mentor, somebody that we’ve occasionally butted heads on in terms of ideas, and most of all, he has been an example of how a good person should be,” he said.Arnett also acknowledged

Hutchins’ wife Susan for sharing him with the community for the past 21 years.Arnett told Hutchins that he is

grateful for his generosity, helpful hands and his caring.“You’ve been the face and the beat-

ing heart of Ladysmith for the last 21 years, and we’re forever indebt-ed to you,” he said.

Hutchins said it has been an honour and a privilege to serve as mayor of Ladysmith over these past 21 years, and he spoke about the many reasons he is proud to be part of this community.

Hutchins thanked every members of council who have served with him over the last 21 years.“Through your collective efforts, much has been accomplished,” he said. “I want to give thanks to the small army of volunteers in our community’s commissions who have provided so much support

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over the years. I want to give thanks to our Town’s staff, whose dedication and passion for community is second to none. I want to recognize my family and my wife Susan, who gave so much support and sac-rificed so much for many years. In leaving the role as mayor, I hope I have helped leave our community that much of a bet-ter place.”

In his inaugural address, Stone recognized the departing councillors from the last term.“To Gord Horth, who isn’t

here, he has done an amaz-ing service to Ladysmith and his years of dedication have made our community a better place,” he said. “He’s made an investment in our town that surpasses most. I hold Gord in the highest regard. To Jill, Bill and Glenda, I know the work you’ve put in over this last term. It’s a challenging job serving such a broad and diverse group of citizens, and you did this service so very well.”

He shared his excitement about the next four years with new and returning councillors.

“There are some great chal-lenges but so many more great opportunities in front of us,” he said. “I believe we have a strong group with the experi-ence, passion and perspective that will be required to make the most of what lies ahead.”

In his address, Stone thanked and applauded the citizens of Ladysmith who got involved in this election, spoke up, shared their visions and voted.“For a kid who grew up here, this is a big deal,” he said. “ I have never been so excited for the future of our community,

for the future of our little town. Ask hard questions. Make solid plans. Working together to build a foundation for our fu-ture. Those aren’t just slogans or buzzwords. It’s the new or-der of business. Thank you all; this has been an amazing ex-perience. The real work starts now. So with that, let’s do this.”

Paterson was appointed deputy mayor until May, and Hutchins was chosen as the Town’s Cowichan Valley Re-gional District director until June 2015, with Stone as the alternate director.

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Services Agreement signed with SFNLindsay ChungTHE CHRONICLE

Thanks and celebra-tion were a theme when the councils from the Stz’uminus First Nation and the Town of Ladysmith came together Nov. 25 at the Ladysmith Mari-time Society Welcome Centre.

Following a celebra-tion dinner, the two councils signed a Wa-ter and Sewer Servic-es Agreement for the Town of Ladysmith to provide water and sanitary services to Stz’uminus Reserve Lands in the Oyster Bay and Kulleet Bay and Shell Beach areas, and outgoing mayor Rob Hutchins was honoured with a tradi-tional blanketing cer-emony.“It is a celebration for

our communities, and I think it’s something we can move forward,” said Stz’uminus First Nation Chief John El-liott.

Council members of the Stz’uminus First Nation and the Town of Ladysmith first signed a Community Accord in 2007, pledg-ing to strengthen their relationship and work together on matters

of common interest. In 2012, the two coun-cils renewed these commitments under the Naut’sa mawt Community Accord (which means “work-ing together” in the Hul’qumi’num lan-guage).

The Water and Sewer Services Agreement stems from the Memo-randum of Understand-ing (MOU) signed between the two com-munities in October 2012. It states that the Town of Ladysmith will provide water and sanitary services for 1,000 connections to the Stz’uminus First Nation’s IR12 Reserve Lands (Oyster Bay) and for 500 connec-tions to the Stz’uminus IR13 Reserve Lands (Kulleet Bay and Shell Beach), plus potential capacity for additional units in the future.

Servicing of the first 100 units on IR12 be-gan in 2012 and contin-ued into 2013.

In a Joint Commu-nity Report presented during the community dinner, the Stz’uminus First Nation and Ladysmith councils say that next on the prior-ity list are a Water and Sewer Services Agree-ment for the remain-

ing 900 units at IR12 and 500 units at IR13; a joint planning initiative for the waterfront and Ladysmith Harbour; in-clusion of Stz’uminus First Nation’s history and place names in the Hul’qumi’num lan-guage as part of the Town’s new interpre-tive signage program; and co-ordination of water system rights of way on Crown Land.

Hutchins says 2012 was a “watershed” year, when the Stz’uminus and Ladysmith coun-cils signed the Naut’sa mawt Community Ac-cord.“What followed that

accord in May 2012

was a progress report in terms of how we do business together and an MOU, which all led to the Services Agree-ment,” he said. “We had to figure a way to manage the expecta-tions in the MOU and the expectations in this, and I’m glad we had the tenacity and the vision that we were going to continue to work together.”“The Services Agree-

ment, it’s a powerful document because it is the foundation of go-ing forward,” he added.

Hutchins spoke about the importance of bridging the gap between the two com-

munities, noting that when the two councils first got together in 2006, there was a lot of silence, and they had very little relationship and no friendship.“We have stumbled

along the way, but I am so proud that we’re able to celebrate because we are pass-ing on to others that follow a very differ-ent world for our two communities, and I’m optimistic that the foundation that’s been laid is going to take us to a place where all our children can enjoy and flourish and thrive in this beautiful land of the Stz’uminus First Nation,” said Hutchins.

Hutchins also recog-nized Town staff and the Ladysmith Mari-time Society for build-ing bridges.

Elliott also spoke about building, and about the importance of moving forward.“We just keep building

for the next leaders, so 10 years down the road, they don’t battle the same issues we had to,” he said. “I want to thank everyone on be-half of the Stz’uminus. It’s important that we do this. It’s important that we move forward.

… It’s about wanting to

make a difference, and we’ve all done it. All we’re going to do is continue to build.”

During the evening, Hutchins and his wife Susan were honoured with a traditional blanketing ceremony, which acknowledges a new path in life and represents the protect-ing embrace of the en-tire Stz’uminus First Nation.“We want to honour

Rob for his dedica-tion to our communi-ties and his hard work and his inspiration of always trying to make things work for all of us as a community and making sure we’re al-ways coming together and finding common ground to move for-ward,” said Elliott. “We just want to, on be-half of Stz’uminus, do a ceremony that Rob can look back and say we do care, we do ap-preciate the hard work you’ve done on behalf of the town. We want to do a blanketing cer-emony so he can some-day say ‘I need some-thing to lean on or something to hold me,’ and this is what we do to make sure we help guide the next steps you’re going to take in your career.”

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Learn about Rotary’s project

Ladysmith Rotary Club’s latest international project will bring piped water to a relocation village in Guatemala.

Mary and John Mulrooney will leave for Guatemala City on Jan. 12 and will travel to Antigua and then on to the mountains around Lake Atitlan. A local Mayan women’s group in San Lucas Toliman is committed to improving their own situation and that of other area communities. This year, John and Mary return to support them in their work with a group of displaced plantation workers and their families. These recent arrivals now have small brick houses without services.

Sometime in late February, there will be a water tap beside each of the houses, which will improve life for the families in 17 homes. A Rotary Community Services Grant of local, Island and District funds will purchase the materials and some skilled labour.

Mary, together with a Rotarian from Nanaimo, will also support the women’s group in making it possible for children to attend school with school supplies.

Ladysmith Rotary will have a booth about the project Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside Save-On-Foods. There will be free hot dogs compliments of Save-On-Foods, and it will be a chance to hear about this project and the other work of Rotary.

Campaign helps animals

Mike Wavrecan, who was raised in Ladysmith and now lives in Victoria, is currently producing a documentary entitled Vets Without Borders and crowdfunding the final stage of it. “We are trying to get the word out about spay and neuter clinics through this film and associated marketing,” he explained.

Learn more at www.vetswithoutborders.com. A portion of each contribution will fund spays, neuters and vaccinations at future clinics in Guatemala and Mexico.

In one of his last acts as Ladysmith’s mayor, Rob Hutchins signs a Water and Sewer Services Agree-ment with Stz’uminus First Nation Chief John Elliott Nov. 25. LINDSAY CHUNG

Ladysmith’s new council was sworn in Dec. 1 at the Ladysmith Seniors Centre. Here, from left, are: Coun. Duck Paterson, Coun. Steve Arnett, Coun. Carol Henderson, Mayor Aaron Stone, Coun. Rob Hutchins, Coun. Joe Friesenhan and Coun. Cal Fradin. LINDSAY CHUNG

Staff WriterTHE CHRONICLE

Police investigations are continuing after police raided homes in Nanaimo and Ladysmith.

The search warrants were carried out dur-ing the morning of Dec. 4 at a house at 610 Harewood Rd. in Nanaimo and at a house on Prospect Drive in Ladysmith’s North Oyster district near Yellow Point.

Mounties brought in the Vancouver Island Emergency Response Team for both search-es due to “activities associated with the individuals at each lo-cation,” according to a police press release.“Information ob-tained through the course of the investi-gation lead officers to believe there may be firearms in the homes;

also, the individuals associated to the hous-es, were known to be violent,” Nanaimo RCMP spokesman Const. Gary O’Brien said in an e-mail to the Nanaimo News Bul-letin.

Two women and two men were arrested at the Harewood Road residence and one woman was arrested on Prospect Drive. The searches and ar-rests were made with-out incident.

RCMP clandestine lab specialists were at both scenes, con-ducting investigations, seizing chemicals and gathering other evi-dence.

O’Brien said more information will be available when the searches are complet-ed.— With files from

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Christmas is a time of giving, tradition and

music, and the upcom-ing Ladysmith Celebra-tion of Light combines all three.

The Ladysmith Cel-ebration of Light will take place Friday, Dec. 19 at the Ladysmith Ea-gles Hall and will help feed our community by raising much-needed funds and food. This will be the sixth year for the popular event.“The first year was

held in one of the orga-nizers’ basements, so it wasn’t really an of-

ficial event, but we’ve don’t it for three years in a row at the Eagles Hall,” said Marny Bea-ton, one of the orga-nizers. “ “The Eagles have been so amazing, donating the hall to us, and they’ve been very generous as well.”

The Celebration of Light is a Christmas fundraiser for the Ladysmith Food Bank and the soup kitchen run by local townsfolk, chaired by The Rock Christian Fellowship sponsored by local businesses, service clubs, individuals and churches.

Beaton says last year’s Celebration of Light raised more than $4,000 and a truck-load of food for the Ladysmith Food Bank.“The community re-

ally supports it, and that’s why we keep do-ing it,” she said. “We feel it makes a differ-

ence. I think at Christ-mas time, people are feeling generous and thinking of others, and so this is the best time to hold something like this. This year, we de-cided we’re going to try to expand our giv-ing and give something to the soup kitchen as well.”

Proceeds from ticket sales and the food donations will go to the food bank, while there will be donation jars on each table, and the money from those jars will go to the soup kitchen.

This year’s musical lineup features Skellig, Dead Byrds, Ryan Mc-Mahon, Elf Song, Ken-dall Patrick and the Headless Bettys, Chris Andres and Little Nec-tar, and there will be carols by The Celebra-tion Brass Band.

There are many fes-tive goodies for those

who attend, as the price of admission includes homemade baked treats, cook-ies donated by In The Beantime Cafe and hot drinks donated by Star-bucks.“It’s just a great night,”

said Beaton.Doors open at 6:30

p.m., and the music goes from 7-10 p.m. at the Ladysmith Eagles Hall.

Admission is $7.50 per person, plus a cash or food dona-tion for the Ladysmith Food Bank, and tick-ets are available at the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association at 630 Second Ave.

Celebration of Lights organizers say the pre-ferred items for the Food Bank are peanut butter; canned meat and fish; canned chili, stew and baked beans; canned pasta sauce; and canned vegetables.

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Help feed our community at sixth Celebration of Light

Sandy Jasper of Elf Song performs at last year’s Ladysmith Celebration of Light. Elf Song will be back at the Eagles Hall for this year’s event, which takes place Friday, Dec. 19, along with many more local musicians. File Photo

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Editor:

Ladysmith, a small com-munity with a big heart. A fitting description for our community.

On Sunday, Nov. 16, a family event was held at Holland Creek Trail to fun-draise for my granddaugh-ter and her family. Thank you to my colleagues at Ladysmith Primary School for organizing a fun, educa-tional, family event. Thank you to Allison Hyatt (and baby Blythe), who was on hand taking professional photos of families along the trail. Thank you to Cole Battie, a biologist, for volunteering his time and knowledge. Thank you to Glenn Popenko, Ken Dodd and Chantal Dodd, who volunteered to be forest ed-ucators. Also to Ladysmith Secondary School students who volunteered to guide families to spy for nature items along the trail.

We wish to thank Save-On-Foods and 49th Parallel Grocery stores for putting together gift baskets with short notice for our raffle draw. Thank you to Old Town Bakery for providing cookies and to Tim Hor-tons for providing Timbits.

Thank you to Nanaimo Costco for providing hot chocolate and cups.

On Sept. 16, I read an arti-cle on the front page of the Chronicle written [about] Misty Dmytar. I share her mission to bring aware-ness to neuroblastoma, the incredible care and sup-port at Children’s Hospital and her participation in the Tour de Rock. At the time, my three-year-old grand-daughter was undergoing tests, which revealed a ma-lignant neuroblastoma tu-

mor near her spine, which is not operable at this time. She is currently receiving chemotherapy treatments at Children’s Hospital.

Misty’s article touched me and also gave our fam-ily hope, as Misty’s son Griffyn is now cancer-free. Due to chemothera-py treatments and caring for my granddaughter, my daughter is unable to work. The incredible gen-erosity of friends, family, strangers and local busi-nesses has been timely

and appreciated.Thank you to friends and

strangers who have taken the time to make donations to an account we have set up for Iemanja and her family. If you would like to help by making a donation, the account is in my name, Anita Robb for Iemanja Hoyt, at the Ladysmith and District Credit Union.

We are blessed to live in Ladysmith, the community with a big heart.

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The Ladysmith Resources Centre Association would like to acknowledge the following people for provid-ing donations to the Christmas Cheer Fund, up to Dec. 2:

Audrey & Peder JensenDonalda SmithSchulson FamilyAllan &Louise EppHeather OwsanskiBob &Lois RobertsonBethel TabernacleBrian & Patricia MacFarlaneBarry & Jacqueline DashwoodDoug QuanceWilliam W BrownFrank & Ev CrucilWilma WickhamLis & Rex FarrellBlair JetteWendy SayersTed & Tricia BlighttBill & Sharon CrossenBrian & Carroll McLaurinBarbara LorimerLinda & Alvin IsaacVan Horne FamilyLadysmith Auxiliary, Ladysmith District 171 Royal

Canadian LegionFraternal Order of EaglesAnonymous (4)

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Operations on hold temporarily at Ladysmith millLindsay Chungthe chronicle

A temporary cur-tailment at the West-ern Forest Products Ladysmith Sawmill on Ludlow Road means about 70 people are without work.Amy Spencer,

Western Forest Products (WFP)’s director of com-munications and government rela-tions, says opera-tions at the mill are temporarily on hold, although they think that for the next couple of weeks, there will still be some minor shipping and main-tenance activity oc-curring.

The temporary curtailment of op-erations started Fri-day, Dec. 5 and was caused by a lower

need for WFP’s lumber in China.“The products that are produced at the Ladysmith mill are primarily sold to China, and we’re experienc-ing a downturn in that market there,” explained Spencer.

“We don’t know how long the mill will be curtailed. We’re just watching the market very closely and will re-open as soon as possible.”

Spencer says cur-tailments like this don’t happen all the time, but it is not uncommon for it to happen.“Ladysmith has gone through one before,” she said.The WFP Saltair

Sawmill is still run-ning 100 per cent, confirmed Spencer.

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• Buy a stock, bond or units of a mutual fund through an account in the recipient’s name. The recipient will not have the legal capacity to cash the account in until they reach the age of majority. In most cases, so long as the recipient remains a minor, the parents’ authorization will be required to establish the account and to accept further contributions.• Contribute to investments that are held within a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). However, it’s generally not recommended that grandparents establish a separate RESP for their grandchildren – for example, if the child decides not to pursue a post-secondary education and the plan income is withdrawn as an accumulated income payment

(AIP), grandparents over age 71 will not be able to contribute the AIP to their RRSP. Instead, give the money to the parents so they can contribute to the child’s already in place investments held in the RESP.• Create a formal trust. If the amount of the gift is significant, a formal trust can ensure that adequate controls are in place and that the funds will be used in the intended manner.Keep in mind that when giving financial gifts to minors, the grandparents will not have the authority to manage the child’s financial affairs, and parents typically will not either. Once the gift is purchased, the money will have to stay within the account until the child reaches the age of majority in their province of residence. If the parents want the account cashed out in advance, they may have to obtain a court order of guardianship of the property of the child, or go through some other court process, depending on their province of residence, and the amount they would like cashed in.Consider also that cashing in equities to raise funds for the gift may trigger

unrealized capital gains or losses and there can be tax implications. Also, if the cash gift is invested in income-producing investments, the income will need to be reported by the contributing parents or grandparents on their tax returns until the child turns 18.

A financial gift to your kids or grandkids can be the gift that keeps on giving – when it’s properly structured. Your professional advisor can ensure that happens in the best possible way.

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Neubauer earns special Golden Brush

John McKinleyNews Leader Pictorial

You know the Golden Brush Awards as an annual salute to the those people who make Chemainus, well,

Chemainus.But despite the wide range of

categories recognizing volunteers and businesses that go above and beyond, there sometimes is a special person whose efforts really don’t � t any of the programmed slots.

Such a person is Ron Neubauer.Neubauer was recognized Satur-

day with the Golden Brush Presi-dent’s Award, a “prestigious award given annually to a special person in our community.”

“This year’s recipient of the President’s Award is certainly one of those special people. And one of those individuals whose contribu-tions go largely unacknowledged most of the time,” a statement on the Chemainus Chamber of Commerce website states.

Neubauer, supervisor for the 49th Parallel stores in Chemainus and Duncan has lived in Chemainus for more than 30 years, and carved a reputation as an incredibly hard worker and an outstanding family man. Among his contributions: hanging and looking after the downtown � ower baskets, helping distribute Christmas hampers, and being the driving force behind the annual Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock fundraising efforts. According to the chamber, more than $57,000 has been donated to Cops for Can-cer, largely, through his efforts.

His was one of several honours presented during the Golden Brush Awards Dinner and Auction, Nov. 29 at the Chemainus Senior’s Centre.

Other recipients:Good Neighbour Award: Che-

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This year there were more than 260 nominations in nine categories. The President’s Award is chosen by the chamber president with input from the board of directors.

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Chemainus Auxiliary honoured for its workLindsay ChungTHE CHRONICLE

Giving is so ingrained in the Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary that when the auxil-iary received a major philanthropy award last month, auxiliary members took the time during the awards ceremony to present a $60,000 donation to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.

The Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary (CHCA) won the Out-standing Philanthropic Service Club Award during the National Philanthropy Day event Nov. 18 in Victoria.

The award recog-nizes a civic or service club that has demon-strated exceptional commitment and lead-ership in the communi-ty through service and financial support and through encourage-ment and motivation of others to take lead-ership roles toward philanthropy and com-munity involvement.

CHCA members Hel-en Williamson, Susan Beaubier, Donna Mc-Casky, Marie Hinchsliff, Grace Reay and Curl Twentyman attended the awards ceremony, and they presented a cheque for $60,000 to Jessica Bell of the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation during the ceremony.“When our auxiliary

was announced as the winner of our category, both Helen and Susan spoke to the attendees,” reports CHAC member Mimi Zuyderduyn. “Our cheque presentation for $60,000 to Jessica received a standing ovation. During the re-ception, many people spoke to our delegates, offering congratula-tions. Judith Guichon, the Lieutenant Gover-

nor of British Colum-bia, offered her per-sonal congratulations to Helen and Grace.”

CHCA past president Susan Beaubier says auxiliary members were delighted to win this award.“It was thrilling, to

say the least,” she said. “We had a very, very warm response from the audience. We’re so very proud and pleased to be the recipients this year.”

Jessica Bell, the phi-lanthropy officer for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation — Vancou-ver Island, nominated the Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary for the Outstanding Philan-thropic Service Club Award and was at the ceremony when the auxiliary won.“It was an incred-

ibly special night, I think, for both our organization and the Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary,” said Bell. “We were thrilled they were celebrated for the work they do in the community, and we also were very touched to be the recipient of such a generous gift.”

The CHCA has made a commitment to do-nate $500,000 to the

BC Children’s Hospi-tal Foundation, and the $60,000 donation brings their contribu-tion so far to $335,000.“We feel very fortu-

nate to have been the recipient of their gen-erosity over the past many years,” said Bell.

“They are a wonderful and very committed and dedicated group, and it’s been our plea-sure having the oppor-tunity to work with them on helping to support the kids in B.C. The money they have pledged will help to build a brand-new BC Children’s Hospi-tal, which will be an incredible resource for children all across B.C., including those living on Vancouver Island.”

Beaubier says aux-iliary members are working very hard, pri-marily through their Thrift Shop, to raise the funds to meet their goal.“We can’t do it with-

out the tremendous support we get from the community, in terms of donating their used goods to us and those who come to shop,” she said. “It’s definitely a community initiative.”

Besides BC Chil-

dren’s Hospital, the CHCA also supports the Chemainus Health Care Centre, Cowichan District Hospital, Royal Jubilee Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital, among others.

The CHCA has about 176 volunteers, and Beaubier says they put in 48,000 volunteer hours last year. They have a staff of three who work diligently to keep the Thrift Shop flowing well, and they are able to employ three students in part-time roles, she ex-plained.

Beaubier says people come from all over the Island to donate their items to the Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store and to shop, and they even have people from Alberta who stop by during their annual visits to shop and bring in their donations.“Thanks to the work

of our earlier auxiliary members and all the ones who have served in the past, we have a very good reputation,” she said. “We feel we have a good reputation, and we work hard to maintain that. We set high standards for our-selves.”

Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary members (front from left) Helen Williamson, Susan Beaubier, Curl Twentyman, Grace Reay and (back from left) Donna Mc-Casky and Marie Hinchsliff were in Victoria last month to accept the Outstand-ing Philanthropic Service Club Award. PHOTO COURTESY OF ORANGEFROGSTUDIO.COM


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If you love music and dance, you’ll love the Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular.

The Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular (YPCS) lives up to its name in this, its eighth year. The 2014 edition of the music and dance extravagan-za features Christmas music and montages celebrating the music of Dolly Parton, Elton John, West Side Story, the BeeGees, CCR, and from the movie, The Grinch, along with charming readings, a fun audience sing-along and a Christmas quiz. It’s a formula for a wonderful afternoon or evening of live entertainment, and during a sold-out mati-nee show on Dec. 6, it had the very-appreciative audience clapping and singing along for the entire two-hour show.

Each year when the pro-duction comes to the Cedar Community Hall, the hall be-

comes a magical winter won-derland, filled with wreaths, Christmas trees and sparkling lights and decorations. From the moment you walk in, you’re transported to a land of sparkles, smiles, laughter and magic. There’s even a Christmas sale, and you can purchase hot apple cider and mincemeat tarts to complete the Christmas experience.

The singers, dancers and musicians featured in the Yel-lowpoint Christmas Spectac-ular are all fantastic. There is so much talent up on that stage. This year’s cast fea-tures Eva Tavares, a soprano singer who recently com-pleted her Bachelor of Music at UBC Opera; Cate Rich-ardson, an alto singer from Nanaimo who is performing in the YPCS for the second year; Evan Gow, a tenor who recently graduated from Studio 58 in Vancouver; and Alexander Nicoll, a baritone who grew up in Courtenay.

All four have incredible voic-es and great stage presence. Dancers Claire Wardle, Sier-ra Brewerton, Chelsea Pres-ton, Jaimie Ashworth and Emma Stewart are all great performers who can not only dance, but also really convey the feel of the song they are dancing to. The music is pro-vided by a live band, which stays on stage the entire time to tie the whole show together. The band features violinist James Mark (who is also the musical director and arranger), bassist David Baird, saxophone and guitar player Steve Jones, keyboard player Barry Miller and drum-mer Michael Wright.

The YPCS follows a similar formula each year, but the tributes change each time, and there are always new things to appreciate. For me, highlights this year were the Dolly Parton and Elton John montages and the cute

“Twelve Days to Christmas”

snippets. But it’s pretty hard to choose favorurites when everything really is so great.

The YPCS is produced and directed by Katy Bowen-Roberts, who grew up in Ladysmith and now lives in Comox. It’s always a nice mo-ment when she comes out to address the crowd, thank the sponsors and sing, and this year, her rendition of Etta James’ “At Last” is just beau-tiful.

If you haven’t yet made the YPCS part of your holiday tradition, this would be great year to do it. The show runs until Dec. 21, with perfor-mances at the Cedar Commu-nity Hall until Dec. 14. There are also shows at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courte-nay and the Port Theatre in Nanaimo. Tickets are on sale through the Port Theatre Box Office at 250-754-8550.

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Christmas Spectacular lives up to its name

The Ladysmith Camera Club’s Photo of the Month for November was “Pho-tographer’s Dream,” taken by Nanaimo-based photog-rapher Brian Clemens early one morning on the famous Charles Bridge in Prague, Czech Republic. The theme for the month was “Mist & Fog.” The Ladysmith Camera Club’s next meeting is its an-nual social potluck and AGM Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. in Hardwick Hall at the corner of High Street and Third Av-enue in Ladysmith. Everyone is welcome. There is no drop-in fee. BRIAN CLEMENS

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CSS dancers set to perform this weekLindsay Chungthe chronicle

Dance students at Chemainus Secondary School are set to share their skills during two big nights this week.

The Chemainus Sec-ondary School dance class is hosting its an-nual Dance Showcase Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Thursday, Dec. 11 at the school.

Chemainus Second-ary School dance teacher Ashley Bell says there is no theme to this year’s Dance Showcase, and the performances will feature a wide variety of styles of dance, in-cluding hip hop, Bolly-wood, African, dance-hall, musical theatre, jazz, lyrical, contem-porary, country and tap.

Fifty students from grades 9-12 will be performing.“The students have

been learning new choreography for the

various dance styles every 10-15 days,” Bell said in an e-mail inter-view. “Some students are in both [dance] classes and have any-where between eight and 10 dances to re-member. The opening number is a mash-up of the students’ cho-reography. They have all been working col-laboratively to put it together. It is wonder-ful to see how creative they can be.”

Bell says that as a teacher, she most looks forward to the excitement and the en-ergy on the day of the showcase.“Some students sur-

prise me and totally steal the show,” she said. “I look forward to those moments.”

Bell says that if people like television shows like So You Think You Can Dance or Dancing With The Stars, they must come to the Chemainus Sec-ondary School Dance

Showcase.“How often do you

have the opportunity to see a live dance show on the Island?” she asked. “The stu-dents need a lively audience, and the ex-perience for them is unforgettable. Come out and support the dance students at Chemainus Secondary. We promise, we will have you rocking in your seat!”

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Greg SakakiFOR THE CHRONICLE

It was the first game of the season and at times, it looked that way, but there were some hoops high-lights out there, too.

The Ladysmith 49ers senior girls started the basketball season with a 66-17 home loss against the Wellington Wildcats last Tuesday (Dec. 2).“When you’re just practising and watch-ing them over and over, it’s harder to tell, because you’re just playing against each other, but it’s good to see they moved the ball around, a lot of talking, everybody took their roles,” said Bill Fraser, co-coach of the Wildcats.

Olivia Mjaaland had 31 points for Welling-

ton and Shania Shab-bas added eight.

Marika Grubac led Ladysmith with nine points.

Coach Daryl Rodg-ers said the 49ers had only had one practice before the season started.“Obviously it showed out there,” he said. “The first couple games are definitely going to be a struggle.”

Some of the team’s key players were transitioning from one court sport to an-other, coming off the volleyball provincial tournament just days earlier.“Once they get into shape and start learn-ing to use the basket-ball again instead of the volleyball, it will be a lot better,” Rodg-ers said.


Record amount of food raisedLindsay ChungTHE CHRONICLE

The 10th annual Cin-namon Bun Fun Run hit a new high, raising a record 6,340 pounds of food for the Ladysmith Food Bank.

Cinnamon Bun Fun Run race director John Mountain, a member of the Ladysmith Striders Running Group that organizes this annual fun run, says it looks like the 465 runners and walkers came to the Nov. 30 event at the Frank Jameson Community Centre in Ladysmith with eight to 10 food items each, which is far more than the five-item entry fee and helped them sur-pass last year’s record of 5,000 pounds.

The fun run also raised more than $2,849 for the Ladysmith Food Bank. “This year, partici-

pants again traveled to Ladysmith from all over the Island, with a very large contingent coming from Nanaimo followed by Ladysmith and Duncan,” Moun-tain said in an e-mail to

the Chronicle. “There was even someone visiting from Telkwa in northern B.C. who ended up being one of the last ones to fin-ish the 10K distance and became the event winner with a time that almost matched her predicted time to the exact second. It just goes to show that it doesn’t matter what the level your running or walking happens to be — anyone with a sharp sense of time can win!”

This year, the Cinna-mon Bun Fun Run sold out in six days.

Mountain is grateful

for the local business community.“We had plenty of

support from local businesses, and, like last year, LCU In-surance, Town of Ladysmith Parks and Rec, Old Town Bakery, Ladysmith and District Credit Union, Starbucks Cof-fee, and PAR4 DJ Ser-vices pitched in with resources to make it all happen,” he said.

“Nanaimo Frontrun-ners — also a huge supporter — donated a pair of both women’s and men’s New Bal-ance running shoes that were given away

as the final two draw prizes.”

The Ladysmith Strid-ers Running Group has been organizing this event since the begin-ning.“They are a real dedi-

cated bunch of runners that feel very strongly of giving back to the community in a way that provides support to those less fortunate among us — it’s the main reason why we created this charity event to collect food for the Ladysmith Food Bank,” said Mountain.

Full results can be found online at http://racedaytiming.ca.

High school basketball begins at LSS

Basketball up and running at LSS

The high school basketball season has begun at Ladysmith Secondary School, with teams taking to the court a number of times this month.

The LSS senior girls’ basketball team, coached by Daryl Rodgers, opened its season Dec. 2 with a loss to Wellington. The girls play at Ballenas today (Dec. 9) and then take part in a Dec. 12-13 tournament in Surrey before playing their first home game Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. against Isfeld.

LSS’s senior boys play an away game today at Kwalikum and will be competing at the Mark Isfeld Tournament Dec. 12-13. They make their home debut Thursday, Dec. 18 against Woodlands.

The Grade 9 girls play their first home game this week, as they host Nanaimo Christian School Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 3:30 p.m.

Early birds can register for Island Race Series

Early Bird Registration for the 2015 Frontrunners Island Race Series is now open

The 34th running of the series will go from January until April 2015, with eight races ranging from 5Ks to a half marathon. The early registration fee is $120. After that, late registration until Jan. 11 will be $150.

The races include the Harriers Pioneer 8K on Jan. 11, Cobble Hill 10K on Jan. 25, Cedar 12K on Feb. 8, Hatley Castle 8K on Feb. 22, Synergy Health Management Bazan Bay 5K on March 8, Comox Valley RV Half Marathon on March 22, Merville 15K on April 12, and Sooke River 10K on April 19. New this year is Charity Partner, the Victoria Hospitals Foundation.

Register online for the series at www.vira.bc.ca.

Ladysmith 49ers player Shelby Dorman-Banks looks to pass the ball during the season opener against the Wellington Wildcats. GREG SAKAKI

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ROCHON, LanaSeptember 23, 1946 – November 19th 2014

With Faith, Dignity and a heart still so full of love our dear wife, mom, Gramma, and GG passed away at home with her lifetime love Jack holding her hand.Predeceased by her father Allen, Mother Carmel and Sister Diane.Survived by her devoted husband Jack of 49 years, her son Mike (Diana) Rochon of Ladysmith, daughter Jackie Boutilier of Lantzville, six grandchildren Trevor, Tyler, and Russell Rochon, Carson Mullin, Dayton and Kiera Boutilier and two great grandchildren Dax and Harlo Rochon. Cousin Terry Haugen Kaal & Karen Haugen (Dylan and Samantha) Khristen Haugen of Port Alberni. Nieces Laura Thompson (Mandy) Karen Porter, Katie (Jim) Stark, (Alana and Spencer) of USA. Jeter her faithful dog.Lana was an amazing person and a friend to all. She was a woman that regardless of what was going on in her own life would always ask about your life first. People gravitated to her as her smile was huge, laughter contagious and words sincere. She worked a few different jobs throughout her life, Pharmacy Assistant, BC Tel Operator, matte cutter in an art gallery, store clerk and even waitressed in her younger years. Her biggest job and claim to fame was supporting and loving her husband and family.Lana could be seen cheering at hockey games, ballgames, track meets, dance recitals, and fashion shows. If there was an event or game that her grandchildren were involved in she was there encouraging, loving and supporting. A very unselfish soul who volunteered 15’ years with the Chemainus Hospital Auxiliary. Lana also had many great years curling at the Duncan curling Club. Jack and Lana started out together playing in a Friday night mixed league. Eventually Lana would branch out to join a Wednesday night Ladies League. What started out as a sport for her ended up giving her more than she ever imagined. Her “team” of ladies became “extended family” the love and friendship of these girls is eternal.

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LADYSMITH- NEW 2 brdm ocean view suite, 7appls, built-in vac, gas F/P, 2 car carport. $1100+ utils. (250)924-6649.

NORTH LADYSMITH- 2 bdrm, 1100 sqft, walkout, CV, W/D, F/S, N/S, pets ok. $750/mo Call 250-245-4809.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO ACCESSORIES/PARTS

WINTER tires on steel rims. 4 units. P225/55R18 Federal Himalaya SUV Used on a Trebeca 2012 unit. Est. Km 3,000. At Integra in storage. 250-739-0338 orfl [email protected]

CARS

2010 SUBARU LEGACY Reduced to $14,800. 35,000 km, Automatic transmission with paddles on steering wheel, Air conditioning, Heat-ed seats & mirrors, AWD. Dark blue. Keyless entry plus many extras including iPod jack, CD player, block heater, “hill hold-er”, spare tire, etc. Michelle 250-710-7905 (Duncan)

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.

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CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP - meets 3rd Mon of each month 5:15-6:45Ladysmith Community Health Centre - 1111-4th Ave, Room 101www.chronicpainsupport.ca 250-667-5587

SING FOR PURE JOY! - meets on Saturdays, 7-8:30 pm in the 2nd floor lounge of The Lodge on 4th [email protected] or (250) 285-3764

STROKE RECOVERY GROUP: Survivors and caregivers meet every Thursday at 11 am in the basement Activity Room of Bethel Tabernacle, 1149 Fourth Ave. Programs include exercises and tips for managing activities. Call Ken or Flo 250-245-8199.

BINGO - LADYSMITHEvery Wed - 6:30 pm, Doors 5 pm, St. Mary's Church Hall. Info call 250-245-3079. Sponsored by Ladysmith Resources Centre Association

HAR VEST HOUSE FOOD BANKChemainus. Friday, Info call 250-246-3455.

BINGOChemainus Senior Drop-in Centre. Mondays, 6:40 pm. Info: Murray 250-246-9968.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Volunteers need-ed. 250-245-1118.

MEALS ON WHEELS Ladysmith meals delivered Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Volunteer drivers needed. Call Pearl: 250-245-3844.

LADYSMITH LEGIONMondays, crib, 7 p.m. Meat draws: Saturdays 2 - 5:15 pm, Fridays 4-6 pm, Sundays 3-5 pm, Darts: Wednesdays, 7 pm, Line dancing: Thursdays 9-11 am, Fridays: pool, 8 pm,250-245-2273.

CANADIAN FEDERATION of UNIVERSITY WOMENNanaimo branch. Meets 4th Monday of each month. St. Andrews Presbyterian. 7 pm. Karen: 250-756-9508.

BINGO Every Fri, 6:45 p.m., Chemainus Legion branch #191. Doors open 5 p.m.

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

mornings 9 - 12. 630 Second Ave, Ladysmith.

LADYSMITH DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - meets on the third Thursday of each month, 7:30 am upstairs at the Legion. This dedicated group of business owners discuss everything business-related in Ladysmith from partnerships with organizations, upcoming events, business strategies and tips, website performance and sometimes, a guest


CommunityChronicle

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

At left, four-year-old Annabell meets a snowman on the street during the ninth annual Chemainus Christmas Walking Tour Dec. 6, while at right, Leena Cameron of Top Hat Antiques helps a young customer enter a draw inside the store. The Chemainus Christmas Walking Tour featured music and entertainment, tastings and treats and door prizes in various businesses in downtown Chemainus. ALLISON CROSSLEY

It was a very festive weekend in Ladysmith this past weekend. At left, the choir from St. Joseph’s Elementary School in Chemainus performs during the 36th annual Ladysmith Festival of Choirs Dec. 7 at Bethel Tabernacle, while, in right photos, youngsters enjoy Ladysmith Family and Friends’ Breakfast With Santa Dec. 6 at Aggie Hall. In middle photo, three-year-old Naomi dances to the Christmas music, while at right, three-month-old Grace shows up dressed for the occasion. ALLISON CROSSLEY

Families in Ladysmith celebrated the third annual Old Tyme Christmas and Candlelight Walk Dec. 5 in downtown Ladysmith. Here, eight-year-old Autumn Langdon shares a laugh with Santa in left photo, while nine-and-a-half-year-old Chloe Jones and her mother Shauna show off the candle lanterns they just made in the candle lantern making workshop inside Antique Addict; and Kristin Kuhn helps two-year-old Seth colour upstairs at the Legion during the childminding provided by volunteers from Oceanview Community Church. The event, presented by the Ladysmith Downtown Business Association, featured a candlelight walk, horse and carriage rides, open � res, an Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt and treats and activities inside many busi-nesses. Some downtown businesses are continuing the late-night shopping farther into December and will stay open until 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12 and Friday, Dec. 19. LINDSAY CHUNG


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