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Firefighters from Chemainus, Crofton and Ladysmith were called to a fire at ProFab Manufacturing Ltd. at the end of Hope Place near Chemainus Sunday morning. The fire departments were called out around 8 a.m. Jan. 6, and the cause of the fire was not known at press time.

About 300 participate in Idle No More Lindsay Chung

help from his sister, Stephanie Harris, and his cousin, Gina-Mae Harris. Drums and voices rang out About 300 people took part in loud and clear on a cool Monday the demonstration, many drumafternoon, as hundreds of people ming and waving signs. They gathered just outside Ladysmith stopped traffic on the Transto lend their support to the Idle Canada Highway for a short No More movement. period of time but mostly kept Idle No More means many off the highway. t h i n g s t o Ti m H a r r i s , a “I would have to say when I Stz’uminus First Nation council- think of Idle No More, it kind lor and school principal. of brought it all together,” said Harris organized a mid-Island Harris. “It spoke a thousand Idle No More demonstration words to me.” Dec. 31 at the Husky Gas Station Harris says, first of all, the just north of Ladysmith with d e m o n s t r a t i o n s u p p o r t e d

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Attawapiskat Chief Theresa with Bill C-45 is the legislation Spence, who has been on a regarding waterways and the hunger strike on Victoria Island environment. in the Ottawa River since Dec. “It basically puts it on a sil11. Spence vowed not to eat ver platter for pipelines to go solid food until Prime Minister through First Nations territoStephen Harper would meet ries,” he said. “The other big with her. Harper has set a meet- thing is the lack of consultation ing with First Nations leaders for within this.” Jan. 11, and Spence is expected For Harris, one of the key to take part in the meeting. aspects of the movement is Another aspect of Idle No More standing together — and not is killing Bill C-45, an omnibus just as First Nations, but as budget bill that Harris says is Canadians. “really tough” on the environ- “It’s also in regards to solidarment. ity and coming together and Harris says the main concern also stepping up,” he said. “For

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Burwood’s 25 years of service recognized Nick Bekolay THE CHRONICLE

Linda Burwood doesn’t take kindly to junk mail. While rifling through her mail last month, she nearly tossed a notice letter from Jean Crowder’s office in the bin before noticing it was addressed to her personally. She tore it open, read the letter and discovered to her surprise that she’d been named by Crowder, MP for Nanaimo-Cowichan, as a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Burwood said she felt “honoured” by the award, adding that it wasn’t until she read the letter to fellow Ladysmith Legion Auxiliary (LLA) members that the significance of the award sunk in. Medals are awarded in recognition of community contributions and public service, and 25 years of service with LLA comprises an essential part of B u r w o o d ’s s e r v i c e career. Burwood said she joined the LLA in 1988 as a means of joining her husband, William, in the Ladysmith Legion band. William played snare drum and Linda played the glockenspiel, a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone. Linda’s involvement with the LLA quickly moved beyond music. “When I first started, I was helping with general stuff,” Linda said. “Catering and that.” She then took on the responsibilities associated with managing “ways and means,” she said, organizing the LLA’s teas and bazaars. Next came a fouryear term as the LLA’s treasurer, followed by “three or four years” as secretary. Linda was then asked to serve as president to ensure that all of the officers’ positions — commonly referred to as “the chairs” by LLA members — were filled, allowing the LLA to retain its charter. Due, in part, to limited recruitment, LLA officers are recycled through “the chairs,”

Ladysmith Legion Auxiliary president Linda Burwood (right) was awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Here, she is pictured at the awards ceremony with Kay Platt, a fellow Auxiliary member who received a medal as well.

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Participants show their support during a mid-Island Idle No More demonstration Dec. 31 just north of Ladysmith at the Trans-Canada Highway and Oyster Sto-Lo Road.

Demonstration about education, says Harris

meaning Linda is now year left to serve with serving her third term the Canadian Forces Reserves before he as LLA president. In addition to her joins her. They live on m a n y r o l e s o n t h e five acres of forested LLA executive, Linda land near the airport, said she’s served as Lynn said, and the counsergeant-at-arms for try life seems to suit several years, acting as them well. Bill, whom flag-bearer during cer- Linda described as “a From Page 1 real bush man,” loves gone through. It’s emonies and parades. Alongside her involve- to hunt, fish and shoot. been a tough road for ment with the LLA, He cuts and stacks fire- us.” Harris emphasized Linda assisted with the wood, too. Meanwhile, Miss Ladysmith pag- Linda tends to vegeta- that the Idle No More eant. The Burwoods’ bles and flowers grow- demonstrations that daughter, Bonnie Lynn, ing in her greenhouse h a v e b e e n t a k i n g place across the counw a s c r o w n e d M i s s and yard. Congeniality in 1989, “I love to garden,” she try have been peaceful. “Nobody wants to Bill said, adding that he said, adding that her considers their involve- favourite flowers — get the general pubment with the pageant a roses and pansies — lic upset,” he said. rewarding time for the are often feasted on by “People have to work. hungry deer. We’re thinking of the family. Linda and Bill can working people, and Linda volunteered as a Brownie leader, or their own fruit and we don’t want to shut “Brown Owl,” for 10 vegetables, including things down. We don’t years as well, Bill said, Linda’s famous “dilly have to go that far. working with girls aged beans.” They pick their It’s more about being eight to 12 living in the own blackberries, too, peaceful, and we want transforming the wild the public to support Cassidy area. More recently, Linda’s fruit into jams and us.” taken to teaching the homemade wine. They travel occasionfiner nuances of line dancing to local stu- ally, Linda said, visiting dents on a weekly basis. their granddaughters in Linda said she donates Alberta “two or three Nick Bekolay half of the drop-in fee times a year.” Last spring, they visit- THE CHRONICLE she charges for dance lessons to the LLA. ed Europe on a guided A dozen safety-conscious parents visited Originally, she request- tour of First and Second ed that they direct World War battlefields Ladysmith Fire/Rescue Saturday, Jan. 5 to have the funds towards the in France and Belgium their child safety seats inspected by certified Lodge at Broadmead, with Jack Patten, a technicians. Jen Shapka, a former teacher turned stay-ata s e n i o r s h o m e i n Legion member and Victoria offering health- hobby tour guide from home mom, conducts clinics on behalf of the care services to veter- Nanaimo. It was a cap- Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada ans. She still donates tivating experience for (CPSAC), a national certifying body approved half of her proceeds to the couple, with sites by Transport Canada. CPSAC technicians are mainly volunteers, the LLA, leaving it up to like Vimy Ridge and them how the money is Juno Beach leaving a Shapka said, conducting workshops when and marked impression on where they can. spent. Saturday’s inspections exposed the usual L i n d a a n d B i l l Linda. sold their business, “A lot of it was amaz- issues technicians come across when checkBurwood’s Electric ing,” Linda said. “You ing installations. “Of the hundreds of seats I’ve checked, I’ve Motor Service, to a hear about all of these long-term employee places, but to actually only ever seen three without issues,” Shapka in 2006. She’s fully go and see it, it’s over- said. “It’s unusual to find one without a problem. retired, and Bill has one whelming.”

Harris says it felt very good to see so many people come together on Dec. 31. “We had a lot of nonnative supporters, which made it special for me,” he said. “A lot of the non-natives there were thanking us for doing this and thanking us for letting them be there. For once in my life, I felt that solidarity. It’s a real good thing for us, coming together — and not for anything bad; it’s educating people. It was a real good feeling. I felt empowered a little bit.”

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Year in Review

Here are our last two Top Stories of 2012, as we conclude our Year in Review.

Education was a hot topic

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The dry dock that was towed to Slack Point in Ladysmith remains there.

Barges raised questions

The five dry docks floating in the Chemainus Harbour — which are also often referred to as barges — have been called an eyesore, but they have also raised navigational and environmental concerns in the past year as three barges sunk and one was towed to Ladysmith. The third barge to sink in the Chemainus Harbour fell to the bottom of the harbour Oct. 9, joining two others that had sunk since January. North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure, who lives in Chemainus, reckoned the sole barge left in deep water near Chemainus Harbour will probably sink once filled with rainwater. Those three sunken barges aren’t navigational or environmental hazards, and they could become dive reefs. None of the five original barges contain any fuel or oil. Creosote on the structures’ wood is old enough that it’s not an eco-risk, the mayor added. Another of the five

Second World War-era barges was towed by the federal Department of Transport to Slack Point in Ladysmith. I n i t i a l l y, N o r t h Cowichan council asked the Department of Transport to get Environment Canada’s OK to tow the barges to deeper water, away from the harbour area. C o u n c i l ’s r e q u e s t tanked. “That was one federal department dealing with another, and Transport couldn’t get approval, so they’re sinking in much shallower waters, which is a mistake,” said Lefebure of the sunken barges sitting about 35 feet under, at low tide. Still, council was happy with action taken by B.C.’s environment ministry to soften impact of the barges left derelict after the Chemainus Quay and Marina project foundered several years ago. In January, one of five barges originally brought in by the developers of the Chemainus Quay and Marina Complex sunk to the bottom of the

harbour. But despite a removal order from Transport Canada in February, the barges continued to bob in the bay — until one of the three remaining barges sank in June. Myles Mana, director of authorizations with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources, said the situation was not ideal but better than could be expected. “It [sunk] in about 45 feet of water, so at low tide, the deck is still quite a ways below the water and it’s outside the navigation channel,” he said. He said removing or disposing of the remaining barges continues to be a priority. “We’re still concerned with the two that are left, because if they were to also sink and land on top of the ones already there [in Chemainus], it would make it very shallow, even though they’re outside the [navigation] channel,” he said. A large section of dry dock taking up real estate on the Slack Point shoreline was

expected to be towed back out again in March, but that never did happen. The dry dock section, approximately 110 feet by 77 feet long, was towed to Slack Point after Transport Canada had ordered its removal — along with the removal of four other similar-sized dry docks on Chemainus’ waterfront — when one of the dry docks sank in place in January. “They obviously had concerns regarding public safety and hazard to marine navigation,” said Mana. “The others were leaking ... they had pumps aboard, and they were keeping them afloat by virtue of pumping them, so they contacted us.” The original plan, Mana said, was to get the one dry dock that was taking on water the worst to a spot where it wouldn’t sink. However, once the wood, steel and cement structure was sitting on Slack Point soil, it was determined that the cost to dismantle the four vessels would not be feasible.

Education and bar- by teachers, a proposed gaining between the settlement between the provincial government BCTF and B.C. Public and the teachers’ fed- S c h o o l E m p l o y e r s ’ eration were a hot topic Association (BCPSEA) for much of 2012. was reached June 26, While teachers are just days before the back to work, and June 30 deadline for students are back to mediator Charles Jago class, work is still to either help the two being done behind the parties achieve a negotiscenes to attempt to fix ated settlement or issue the bargaining process a report with non-bindbetween teachers and ing recommendations. the government. The June contract In October, Premier extension came after C h r i s t y C l a r k a turbulent year that announced a review stretched back into of teacher bargaining, 2011. with a goal of reaching In early March 2012, a 10-year agreement teachers walked off the that would put an end job for three days. This to decades of battles step followed a provwith the B.C. Teachers’ ince-wide vote in which Federation (BCTF) 87 per cent of teachers Clark and Education voted “yes” to escalatMinister Don McRae ing job action from acknowledged at a the limited “teach only” Vancouver news con- campaign that began in ference that changing September 2011. the culture of conThe BCTF strike vote frontation between came after the provinthe B.C. government cial government tabled and teachers won’t be Bill 22, legislation that easy and vowed to put was designed to suseven the most conten- pend the current job tious issues on the table action by teachers, set for discussion. That a “cooling off” period includes class size and and appoint a mediator special needs support, to facilitate bargaining. key issues in contract B.C. teachers had disputes and court been without a conactions in recent years. tract since June. While “Our first goal is long- the teachers continued term labour stability to fight for improved with teachers in British classroom conditions, Columbia,” Clark said. collective bargaining “Our second goal is to rights and other benimprove how govern- efits, the government ment interacts and was sticking to its net works with the BCTF.” zero policy of negotiatThe offer came as the ing public sector conBCTF continued a court tracts that don’t include challenge to a two- cost increases. year wage freeze that Education Minister extends until June 2013. George Abbott introAfter a year of negotia- duced Bill 22, legislations and work-to-rule tion “designed to sus-

pend the current job action by teachers, set a ‘cooling off’ period, appoint a mediator to facilitate bargaining and implement a new $165-million Learning Improvement Fund.” However, the BCTF said the bill hurts students and attacks teachers’ rights by wiping out all current class-size and composition limits, taking away school board accountability and a teacher’s right to be consulted about their classes. Students at Ladysmith and Chemainus secondary schools left the classroom March 2 to participate in a province-wide student walkout to support their teachers. Armed with homemade picket signs, approximately 20-30 students at LSS stood outside school property. The students said they would like to see more resources put into the classroom for things like updated textbooks and fairer wages for their teachers. At Chemainus Secondary School, about 30-40 students came out to wave signs at passing cars. Later in the spring, teachers withdrew from voluntary services as part of the action plan to resist Bill 22. Some sports and special school trips were cancelled. Parents pitched in extra effort to keep certain events running, and the fate of extracurricular activities varied from school to school.

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When St. Joseph’s Catholic Elementary School in Chemainus held its Christmas concert on Dec. 12, there was a special spot for Amy Irwin. Irwin uses a wheelchair, and she was able to participate in the school’s Christmas concert because students and staff from

Ladysmith Secondary School (LSS) built a ramp for her. Irwin started attending St. Joseph’s this year. “We were thinking we want her to be a full part of our Christmas concert,” said principal Gwen Jahelka. “It didn’t feel right to have her on the floor when everyone was on the stage or even lift her up because we’re always

talking about treating everyone with dignity and treating everyone the same.” Jahelka spoke to LSS construction teacher Brad Brawner, and he spoke to LSS principal Dave Street to see if the school could help. They agreed it would be a great opportunity for the students. The high school students came to St. Joseph’s and built a ramp so that Irwin could get onto the stage during the Christmas concert. The ramp was built so that it can be taken down and stored when it’s not needed. “I think it was a really good message for all our kids to see that we’d go to that trouble to include everyone,” said Jahelka. “She was up there participating with the other kids. For me, the big thing is how the school communities came together to make it happen for a student so she could be fully involved. We’re very

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grateful to Ladysmith Secondary School for making it happen.” Brawner received a phone call from St. Joseph’s asking if he would be interested in helping out. He had only three days to come up with a ramp, but he was eager to support the school. Brawner quickly got his high school carpentry class involved. “Our carpentry class looks for community work,” he said. “Our main practice for the Ladysmith Secondary School’s carpentry class built a wheelchair ramp for St. class is high school Joseph’s School so that student Amy Irwin could participate in the school’s PHOTO SUBMITTED kids doing community Christmas concert. work in the community — so they are giving they spent two hours Joseph’s to colour-code as the Christmas conback to the community assembling the ramp the ramp so staff can cert, representatives easily re-assemble it. from the Provincial and owning the work on-site. B r a w n e r i n v i t e d Integration Support they do. They become Brawner’s carpentry better role models for class is made up of stu- Chemainus Secondary Program were at St. the younger students. dents in Grade 11 and S c h o o l w o o d w o r k Joseph’s to help staff I’m very fortunate to be 12. Eighteen students teacher Demetreos look for more ways in a position to teach worked on building Bourodemos to help t o i n t e g r a t e I r w i n this.” the components of the out and participate more fully and get in the assembly of her involved in school Street gave Brawner ramp. the authority to donate “ T h e y l o v e d i t , ” the wheelchair ramp activities. “They were really all the material and Brawner said. “They’re because he is looking labour to St. Joseph’s. eager to help out in at running a similar i m p r e s s e d w i t h Brawner’s class spent the community. When program at his school. the ramp too,” said Besides helping out, Jahelka. “We’ve got two periods to assem- we have a community ble the components of project, they’re always Bourodemos donated lots of learning to a sheet of plywood to do and lots of ways the ramp, which can be keen.” we can integrate her taken down and used Brawner’s students the project as well. During the same week more fully.” again and again, and still have to return to St.

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Property assessments in Ladysmith continue to be stable, and the regional assessor says that’s a good thing. The 2013 assessment notices were recently sent out to more than 38,000 property owners throughout the Cowichan Valley. “Most homes in Cowichan Valley will see moderate decreases or little change in value compared to last year’s assessment roll,” said Vancouver Island regional assessor Bill MacGougan. “Most home owners will see modest changes in the minus-10 per cent to plus-five per cent range.” Overall, Cowichan Valley’s taxable residential assessment roll is $11,006,821,659 this year. A total of almost $164,000,000 in new residential value has been added due to various changes, including subdivision, rezoning and new construction. In general, commercial property assessments have remained stable in the Cowichan Valley, with a taxable commercial assessment roll of $796,861,080. A total of almost $29,000,000 in new commercial value has been added due to various changes, including subdivision, rezoning and new construction. For Ladysmith, an example of the 2013 completed assessment roll (with a valuation date of July 1, 2012) for a single-family dwelling is $288,500, down slightly from the 2012 assessment roll of $294,800. For a strata apartment, an example of the 2013 completed assessment roll is $178,700, compared to the 2012 assessment roll of $183,100. “Ladysmith saw the same sort of picture as the rest of the Island, so I guess the story here is for property owners, they want to know what’s

happening with their biggest investment and if it’s safe, and over that period from July 1 to July 1, values have held steady,” said MacGougan. “There are some fluctuations, but the largest group will see no change at all or a slight decrease in their assessment.” Overall, the assessment roll for Ladysmith shrunk less than half a per cent, according to MacGougan. Ladysmith picked up about $25 million in new construction, up from $21 million in new construction the year before, he noted. “We’ve had two really rock-solid steady years,” said MacGougan. “I do think it’s a good-news story that the market has stayed exactly where it was. The story is fairly consistent up and down the Island.” MacGougan encourages property owners who feel that their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2012, or who see incorrect information on their notice to visit www.bcassessment.ca or contact the BC Assessment office as indicated on their notice as soon as possible in January. “If a property owner is still concerned about their assessment after speaking to one of our appraisers, they may submit a Notice of Complaint (Appeal) by Jan. 31, for an independent review by a Property Assessment Review Panel,” he noted. The Central Vancouver Island assessment office is located at 300-125 Wallace St. in Nanaimo. In January, the office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Property owners can contact BC Assessment toll-free at 1-866-valueBC or via www.bcassessment.ca. Visit www.bcassessment.ca for more information about the assessment roll and to take an online customer service survey until Jan. 31.

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t’s that time of year again when organizations look back at the year that was and share their plans for the coming year. Next week, the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce and the Ladysmith Downtown Business Association (LDBA) will both be holding their annual general meeting (AGM). It’s a time to reflect and plan for the members, but it’s also a great chance for people who may be interested in joining these groups to find out what they’re all about. First up is the Chamber of Commerce AGM, which takes place Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at The Cotton Club at Cottonwood Golf Course (1975 Haslam Rd.). The guest speaker will be MLA Naomi Yamamoto, B.C.’s Minister of State for Small Business, and she will be talking about government programs related to small business. There will be a buffet roast beef dinner, and anyone and everyone is invited to join Chamber of Commerce members, directors and staff as they celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, share plans for 2013 and recognize the efforts contributed to the success of 2012. It costs $25, and you are asked to reserve your seat before Jan. 11 by calling 250-245-2112 or e-mailing admin@ladysmithcofc.com. The LDBA is holding its AGM Thursday, Jan. 17 at the Ladysmith Little Theatre at 4985 Christie Rd. Drinks start at 5:30 p.m., and dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $20 and includes a meal catered by Chef Lynda Diamond of Island Estuary B&B. Mayor Rob Hutchins will provide an update on economic development and speak about how the Town of Ladysmith has been working with the LDBA and the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, and there will also be a special sneak preview of Ladysmith Little Theatre’s next production, Murder at the Howard Johnson. Please RSVP by Jan. 11 with your dinner order to Lesley @the49th.com or 250-245-1200. Both of these organizations work very hard for our community, and they would love to see you show your support by attending their AGM. If you only go to one meeting a year, the AGM is a great one because it really gives you a good snapshot of what the organization is up to. We hope to see you there. — The Chronicle

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Have you been following the Idle No More movement? Vote online at www.ladysmithchronicle.com. This web poll is informal, not scientific. It reflects opinions of website visitors who voluntarily participate. Results may not represent the opinions of the public as a whole. Black Press is not responsible for the statistical accuracy of opinions expressed here. Results from last week’s question Do you feel optimist as we move into 2013? Yes 77% No 22%

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he century-old plight of Canada’s aboriginal people is back in the public eye, thanks to protests dubbed Idle No More. As with Occupy protests last year, the demands are vague. One of the claims, repeated in media coverage of protests, is that the federal government is moving to end the historic Indian Act restriction against selling reserve land. A look at the federal legislation, Bill C-45, shows this is not the case. Amendments ease restrictive provisions for leasing reserve land, which remains property of the Crown held in perpetuity for the aboriginal community. This change was initiated by B.C. aboriginal leaders so they can follow the trail blazed by one of the most entrepreneurial chiefs in Canadian history. His name is Ron Derrickson, and he served six terms as chief of the Westbank First Nation near Kelowna. One of my

first big reporting assignments was covering a Royal Commission into his administration’s business affairs in the mid-1980s. There had been an astonishing 17 federal investigations before that, stemming from local claims that Derrickson was just too successful. He drove a big black Mercedes, wore expensive suits and established a bunch of enterprises, including Canada’s first water slide. The commission was chaired by John Hall, then known as the Crown prosecutor who put serial killer Clifford Olson away, and now an appeal court judge. Derrickson’s suit jacket had a conspicuous bulge as he took the stand each day. He was packing a semiautomatic pistol, having demanded and received a carry permit after a brutal attempt on his life. The hit man, an ex-cop, was hired by people who didn’t like the bottomline way Derrickson ran We s t b a n k ’s l e a s e - h o l d mobile home parks. He

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Kelowna. Racist bullying drove his parents to move him to a residential school in Washington State. He dropped out in Grade 9, toiled on farms, learned to weld and worked his way into ranching, real estate and politics. He never gave up or backed down, ever. The Hall commission and all previous government probes concluded that he did nothing wrong. Derrickson sued his local accusers and won, and Ottawa began to change its racist, paternalistic ways. Which brings us back to today. Derrickson’s pioneering work is still changing the Indian Act for the better. This effort is under dishonest attack from people whose legacy is mainly incompetence and failure. Protesters demand more unearned public subsidy, and a petulant soup-only strike is celebrated as an act of bravery. Choose your own hero. I’ve chosen mine. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers.

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Editor: The cost of maintaining our community is vigilance. Apathy, both residential and commercial, is a major component of community erosion. Change is inevitable; destruction of community should not be. Small towns preserve their heart and health when residents and businesses care enough to be proactive participants. The lifeblood of our community is the people. The characteristics of our town and its values are passed from elders to children. Without the children, who will we pass the baton to? Without a vigorous business environment, what will support the families needed to provide the community’s infrastructure? Our challenge is to attract businesses and investors despite a limited labour pool and market access. If we’re not successful, then young people have little choice but to leave. And, with the exodus goes the future with too few people to support schools, or libraries, or doctors, and most importantly businesses Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “For ... any who had the great and priceless privilege of being raised in a small town, there always remains with him nostalgic memories of those days. And the older he grows, the more he senses what he owed to the simple honesty and neighborliness, the integrity that he saw all around him in those days.” The Chemainus Business Improvement Association (BIA)’s focus will continue to promote the success and expansion of healthy and profitable commercial ventures to guard against any significant economic leakage of business activity to larger trade areas. Development of a 2013 Strategic Plan in conjunction with our existLadysmith ing 10% Marketing Plan are essential Shift ingredients to the ultimate sucwww.tenpercentshift.ca cess and sustainability of not only

PROVINCIAL: Doug Routley MLA, Nanaimo-North Cowichan Ladysmith Constituency Office: 250-245-9375 (Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) E-mail: douglas.routely.mla@ leg.bc.ca

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Jackie Rieck sent us this beautiful photo of wild rose hips covered in a coat of minus-four-degrees frosting. Rieck took the photograph Jan. 3 in her yard in Sunny Saltair, and she says she feels it “definitely captures the crispy cold of January. “ If you have any photos you would like to share with us, please send them to editor@ ladysmithchronicle.com. the businesses but the community as a whole. Encouragement in the development and the advancement of business prosperity and economic well-being of this community is the essence of the Business Improvement Association. To stimulate the growth of new and existing businesses, thus maintaining the economic stability and providing employment opportunities, is a critical component of the association’s mission. A new board of directors was elected at the annual general meeting early November. The 11-member board is made up of both new and familiar faces. At the first meeting of the board, the executive was also established. The new board is: president Doug Smith, vice-president Ellen Bootsma, secretary/treasurer Geoff Hincks, Barb Bond, Randy Huber, Barkley Logan, Cim MacDonald, Peter Matthews, Len Wasnborough, Carol Wilde and Ward Yeager.

We are passionate about this community, its people, history and continued viability. Where are we now? Where do we want to get to? And how do we get there? These are compelling questions with no definitive or single solution. Over the next several weeks and months as our plans are finalized and new initiatives are formulated, the BIA will continue to update our community via the website (www.visitchemainus. com) and with the help of local media. EVERYONE’S participation is welcome and encouraged. An innovative idea, an offer of help or just a positive discussion of our people, our commerce and our community is a simple but effective investment in our future.

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At left, Chemainus Gardens Festival of Trees co-ordinator Margaret Perry (centre) presents the prizes for the festival’s poetry contest to Emily Oliver (left) and Courtney Chanin. At right, winner Roddy Burgert poses with his e-reader. idea she’d win. articulate as she is on Warriors series. great ideas and creEmily Oliver won paper, Oliver said she R o d d y B u r g e r t , ative original thought first prize in the ele- was “happy” about a s i x t h - g r a d e r while reviewing poetmentary school cat- winning her e-reader. a t L a d y s m i t h ry submitted to the egory for her poem She wasn’t sure what Intermediate School, contest, but as is the Baby Jesus. Oliver is a book she would down- won an e-reader for case with most writGrade 5 student at St. load first or what her his poem Christmas ing, work submitted Joseph’s Elementary favourite book was at Tree. The 11-year-old to the contest would School in Chemainus the moment, but her says his poem was have benefitted from and wrote her nativi- favourite author is inspired by his cat. further revision. ty-themed poem for a Erin Hunter, an alias “I wanted to put my Perry said two of the language arts project, used by the authors cat in it,” he said. “He Kobo eReaders were she said. Kate Cary, Cherith hates needles, he real- donated by Future Using few words for B a l d r y, V i c t o r i a ly does.” Shop and a third someone who reads H o l m e s a n d T u i M a r t i n s a i d t h e y Kobo was donated by “a lot” and who is as Sutherland for their encountered a lot of Staples.

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A trio of local students were named as winners of the Chemainus Gardens Festival of Trees poetry contest at the festival’s closing ceremony Dec. 28. Susan Martin, owner of the Book Nook Coffee House in Chemainus, and Christina Godbolt reviewed the poems submitted to the contest and selected a winning poem in each of three categories. The poems’ authors were then awarded Kobo eReaders by Margaret Perry, the festival’s co-ordinator, at the festival’s grand finale. Courtney Chanin won first prize in the high school category for her poem Trees of Christmas. Chanin, 15, moved to Ladysmith from Kitimat, B.C., in early December, she said. She wrote her winning poem for an assignment in Cheryl Heide’s English 10 class at Ladysmith Secondary School. She knew her poem would be submitted to a contest and that an e-reader was up for grabs, but she had no

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HANKEY, Dorothy Elizabeth (Dot) It is with sadness that we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Dot Hankey on December 30th, 2012.

A Celebration of Life will be held for

Dot was a long-time resident of Chemainus. She was born on December 1st, 1930 in Vancouver and came to Chemainus in 1950.

NORAH KNIGHT

She will be missed by Reg Hankey, her husband of 60 years. Also left to mourn are her children Ken (Laura), Tom (Kris), Dave (Louise) and her forever loving son Don. Dot leaves 5 grandchildren: Erika (Chris), Sara (Nick), Liz (Kyle), Bryan and Scott. She also leaves 2 great-grandchildren (Connor and Millie-anne) and a third great-grandchild on the way. Dot will also be missed by many other relatives and long-time friends.

Saturday January 12, 2013 at 1:00 pm at the Eagles Hall, 921 First Ave., Ladysmith

Dot really enjoyed and took pride in her baking. She made the best cinnamon buns ever!! In her younger years she had a passion for sewing, she enjoyed her ďŹ&#x201A;owers in the back yard and a good cup of tea. The family would like to thank Dr. Manhas for all his care over the years. An informal tea will be held on Saturday, January 12th, 2013 from 1 to 3 pm at the Chemainus Senior Drop-In Centre, 9824 Willow Street, Chemainus, BC.

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TASSIN, Mary Theresa Mary Theresa Tassin of Ladysmith, BC passed away peacefully on December 13, 2012 surrounded by her loved ones. As Mary loved to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Age is a number and mine is unlisted!â&#x20AC;? Mary was predeceased by her parents, Joe and Theresa Tassin; her brothers Joe (Louise), Peter (Florence) and Victor; and her sister Timilda (Howard) Bowker. She leaves behind her sister Theresa (Babe) Patrick and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Mary lived a wonderfully long and full life. She was born and raised in Ladysmith and lived almost all of her life here. Mary had a long career as a nurse and worked for many years in her brother-in-law, Dr. Howard Bowkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce. She loved to travel and socialize and loved being with her family and friends. She will be remembered as a generous, warm and loving aunt and sister. She leaves us with many warm, fun and wonderful memories. We will all miss her very much! The family extends a sincere thank you, and our gratitude for the loving care Mary received from the staff at the Lodge on Fourth and also from the folks at Wingview that cared for Mary so well before that. There will be no service at Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request. Thank you for all the mass cards, phone calls, and cards of condolence.

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SEMMENS, Eric G. (Ricky) Passed away at the Lodge on Fourth on December 25, 2012. Predeceased by his wife Hazel. Survived by his loving family: wife Doreen, three daughters Sylvia (Rick), Cathy (Bill), Terri; grandchildren Lindsay (Barry), Scott (Eileen), Connor, Liam, Callie, Cameron; one great-granddaughter, Eavy; step-daughter Sandra (Dick), stepgrandson Jeremy; and one brother, Ted (Addie). Eric was a very quiet man who loved music and the ocean. He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered. A special thanks to Dr. E. Fritsch and the staff at the Lodge for all their care and kindness to Eric. Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca Telfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553

THANK YOU Marg Mulholland and family would like to thank all our friends for the many cards, masses, food and flowers you sent to us when we lost our dear husband and father, Ken. Special thanks to the Catholic Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s League and the Knights of Columbus. You all helped make our loss a little easier.

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HARÂVEST HOUSE FOOD BANK - Chemainus. Friday, Info call 250-246-3455. BINGO Chemainus Senior Drop-in Centre. Mondays, 6:40 pm. Info: Murray 250-246-9968. NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Volunteers needed. 250-2451118.

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Ladysmith: 2 bdrm, 740 4th ave., close to school. 250-2453737.

LADYSMITH: 4 bdrm house, close to all schools, incl. water, sewer, garbage. Hydro not incl. Avail. immed. $1000/mo + damage deposit. Leave msg. Call 250-245-4869.

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Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

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NANAIMO/LADYSMITH COMMUNITY BAND New members welcome in both concert and/or dance band. Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at Dover Bay School band room. Contact Ted, 250-7223088 for more info.

LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - well-known Ladysmith, BC photographer Brian Nicol explains the histogram and RAW vs. JPEG, two key concepts for better digital photographs. Tues, Jan 22, at 7 pm, Hardwick Hall, High St at 3rd Ave in Ladysmith. Everyone welcome. Nonmembers $5 drop-in fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. NEW

Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, small pets ok. Ask about our incentives. 250-668-9086.

Recycle your old Christmas light strings. Contact ladysmith festival of lights at 250.245.5888 or ladysmithfol@shawbiz.ca

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Where’s the Beef?

at 49th Parallel - That’s Where It’s At!

35th Annual Back to Beef Sale! 25% OFF!

More than 40 Beef Items on Sale this week for

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Come on IN!

LIVE MUSIC AT

See whats NEW on the Menu @ the 49th Cafe

• Aged 14 days • Canadian Beef • Hand selected, hand cut • Grain fed • No Additives • Trimmed to perfection • Always juicy and tender •We guarantee it! California

Romaine Lettuce

¢ ea.

Kraft Dinner

Macaroni & Cheese

This month:

Lena Birtwistle

225 g, limit 6 total

3/ 2 Pasta 98¢ $

Friday, March 18 7:00pm

Serving locally roasted coffee, soup & sandwiches, fresh-baked treats, free WiFi, and now.....live music!

Barilla

375-454 g, limit 6 total

100% Locally Owned & Operated We deliver! (See store for details) We reserve the right to limit quantities Pictures for illustrative purposes only Visit our Website: www.the49th.com

Prices in effect Monday, January 7 to Sunday, January 13, 2013

DUNCAN Open Daily 250-722-7010 8:00 am to 9 pm 250-748-2412

CEDAR STORE

Next to Cedar Plank Restaurant

Open Daily 7:30 am to 9 pm

The Old Bruce’s Store

550 Cairnsmore Street

CHEMAINUS Open Daily 8:00 am to 9 pm 250-246-3551 Next to the Ferry Dock

LADYSMITH

Beside the Liquor Depot Open Daily 7:30 am to 9 pm

250-245-3221