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Ladysmith is known for its community spirit, and that strong spirit is coming out once again, as the community rallies around a young family. Steven Knowles, a father of four young children, was diagnosed with testicular cancer at the beginning of March, and he and his family recently learned that it has spread to his stomach and lymph node glands. Necole Young, who was best friends with Knowles when they were growing up, describes Knowles as a fantastic father and amazing best friend. “He has the quickest wit and a rotten sense of humour, and there is never a dull moment,” she said. “Even when you think you’re safe with him, he finds some way to roast you. He always puts a smile on everyone’s face for sure. Steven has had his issues over the years, but he’s a really good guy. He’s really atten-

tive with his kids, and they are definitely his world. “As a friend, to me, he’s someone if I ever have a problem, I can count on him. He’s very protective of his friends.” A variety of fundraisers are being set up to help Knowles’s family. On Friday, April 18, singer-songwriters Ryan McMahon and David Bitonti are performing at In The Beantime Café, and they will be donating the proceeds from the show to the family. The show starts at 7 p.m., and tickets are available for $10 in advance by calling 250-245-2305. As well, The Short Close Song Shelter is accepting food donations during the Friday, April 25 Wooden Horseman concert. Young and Katerina Papadopoulos, another good friend of Knowles’s, have been busy working on a number of fundraisers. “He’s going to be in for a very tough, long road, and I just hope we can ease that bur-

den for him,” said Young. A garage sale is being planned for Saturday, April 26 in front of 420 Buller St. from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a bake sale, raffles and possibly a hot dog sale. Looking ahead to early May, a fundraising event is planned for Saturday, May 10 at the Sportsman Pub. There will be live music by the Dead Byrds and by the Diamond Dawgz, a silent auction, a 50/50 draw and much more. Young says the night will have a carnivallike atmosphere. “We are really trying for a big fun atmosphere that night – no time for worries,” she said. The silent auction will run from 5-11 p.m. at the Sportsman, and Papadopoulos is making a very large basket to be raffled off. Tickets for the raffle will be on sale starting Wednesday, April 9, and the draw will take place at midnight on May 10. See Fundraiser for Knowles on Page 5

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Tentative deal could prompt a return of rail service to the Island Deal struck between Island Corridor Foundation and Southern Railway will see both companies access millions of dollars that will go towards track and bridge improvements to alight latest railway vision

The Cowichan Community Policing Society is hoping an upcoming neighbourhood Mary Ashley. meeting will inspire Karl Yu Freight and train opmore Chemainus-area THE CHRONICLE erations will be based residents to learn more A tentative deal be- out of Nanaimo and about crime prevention and get involved with tween Southern Rail- will run as far north as way and Via Rail could Courtenay and south Community Policing. “Community Policing see the return of rail as Victoria, including is a value system, in passenger service to an early-morning route to the provincial capiwhich the primary goal Vancouver Island. The new deal, an- tal. is working co-operaThe schedule will nounced at a press tively with have to go through conference held at the individual citizens, adjustments, groups of citizens, pub- start of the month, will some lic and private organi- allow the Island Cor- however, and there is ridor Foundation and no set date for when Southern Railway to everything will be up access more than $20 and running, said Ashmillion in funding for ley. track and bridge im- “There’s much work to provements through do before the passenthe partnership of fed- ger train whistle blows eral, provincial and again,” said Ashley. regional governments, “The agreement is to be according to founda- ratified by the three retion co-chairwoman spective boards, fund-

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❝ zations and police to identify and resolve issues which potentially affect personal safety and well being and/or the livability of neighbourhoods,” according to a press release from the society. “Community Policing recognizes that police cannot effectively deal with such issues alone and must partner with others who share a mutual responsibility for resolving problems.” Community Policing stresses prevention, early identification and timely intervention to deal with issues before they become problems. The Cowichan Community Policing Society will share this information during a neighbourhood meeting Tuesday, April 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Chemainus Legion. Contact Community Policing at 250-7019145 or warmlands@ shaw.ca to reserve a

ing agreements will be put $110 million into ments and dollars signed off, tendering the railway,” Bruce said. would be found to look and awarding of bids “If we approached it on after that.” will proceed and there an incremental basis, Regional District of will be approximately there was a plan that Nanaimo directors nine months of track could be developed voted recently to withwork.” and that’s what we de- hold about $945,000 in The foundation has veloped with Southern funding to the foundastated that it will cost Rail, to bring passenger tion until passenger more than $100 million rail back. service returns to the for repairs. “So that gives us 10 Island and according to Island Corridor Foun- years of operation and regional district chairdation chief executive allows the rail com- man Joe Stanhope, officer Graham Bruce pany to expand out on while the announcesaid the repairs will other types of opera- ment is good news, the come incrementally tions. There’s different funding will not be reover the next few years. examples that have leased yet. “The report of 2009-10, been spoken about and “I still think there’s anfrom the Ministry of how that might occur. other bridge to cross Transportation, looked “Each one of them and that is the infraat an initial report that would have their own structure deficit is well had been done and package, depend- over $20 million,” Stancame back and said ing where they were hope said. that there was no way running, of other inPassenger rail was anyone was going to frastructure improve- discontinued in spring

2011 due to unsafe track conditions. According to Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan, also a regional district director, $20 million is not enough to get everything fully operational, but it’s a good start. “While we didn’t get all the money we wanted, $20 million will be enough to start the service and hopefully, as the passenger traffic grows and the freight traffic grows, that will enable the governments to look at a bigger investment, once the business case is built by actually running the train,” Ruttan said.

Chief Elliot re-elected in Stz’uminus election Increase in voters brings change in one council seat as Peter Seymour takes place of relative George Ross Armour THE CHRONICLE

An increase in voter tournout was apparent at the recent Stz’uminus First Nation election and that brought about a change in one council seat. Peter Seymour is the new council member to be elected, replacing relative and namesake George. The election was held this past Thursday, April 3 in what was a closely contested contest for council. Seymour will sit at the council table alongside eight other regular councillors and Chief John Elliot who returns for his third term in a row. “This is my third election term and I am now looking forward to the next three years for sure,” said Elliot. “We were told by the people that we are doing a job and doing it well, so now we have to keep going.” Back in March, Stz’uminus First Nation signed an agreement with the Town of Ladysmith that will

see the town expand its services oncluding water and sewage ou to the Stz’uminus reserve. The new Stz’uminus council therefore also consists of Kevin Frenchy, Roxanne Harris, Tim Harris, Anne Jack, Terry Sampson, Harvey Seymour, Herb Seymour and Shawna Seymour, all of whom were reelected for office like Elliot. Out of the 415 chief votes, Elliot received 235 of them but was given a relatively close shave by challenger for the position Marlene Rice, who received 141 votes. Spencer Symour was the other candidate who ran for chief, receiving a mere 36 votes. Three chief ballot votes were rejected. A total of 27 candidates ran for a shot on council. Notably, Harris, Sampson and Herb Seymour all received over 200 votes each and retained their positions at the table with consumate ease. Despite Harris’ re-

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and Ray receiving number is 250-245over 100 votes each. 7155 with Elliot being All other council extension number six. members that made it back on also recevied over 100 votes each in what was a very tight vote. Four ballots were rejected in the regular councillors vote. Elliot also confirmed that for a period of time during the last term, Stz’uminus continued to operate with only eight councillors at the table due to a death of a previous councillor. “Congratulations to Chief Elliot and his Council; may you be successful in guiding the Stz’uminus Nation to sustainable prosperity and opportunity,” wrote Haida Seafood Products Ltd. on the Stz’uminus First Nation’s Facebook page. Communications officer Chad Harris was unavailable for comment at press time. For more information on the election visit www.stz’uminus. com or vists the Stz’uminus First Nation Facebook page. The general contact

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agreed, noting Chemainus’ new liTHE CHRONICLE brary, targeted opWaterwheel A big round of work posite slated for Chemainus’ Square on the current Waterwheel Square is old firehouse site, as expected to start by another factor in the square project to basilate August. Officials with Mural cally be done by late Town’s Chamber of fall. “A design consulCommerce regret the $802,000 revamp, to tant did the whole revitalbuild the new town Chemainus plan, and centre, was booked to ization begin around now, but this (square project) has been stalled due to flowed from that,” he said of the multi-use lousy weather. Still, there’s a silver square fitting into a much bigger picture. lining. “We’re talking a water“Rather than have the park under con- front trail, what to do struction during May, with the (Chemainus June, and July, North Road) Benchlands. guys did Cowichan (coun- “These cil) has elected to some visioning for the postpone it until the square; we took that last week of August,” as a basis. “We’re eatChamber spokeswom- ing this (core revamp) an Jeanne Ross states elephant one bite at a in the Chamber news- time.” North Cowichan’s reletter. “Too bad we won’t be cent revitalization tax able to enjoy the new exemption program square this summer, to encourage private but it will be much bet- development of downter than if it was dug town Chemainus, and Benchlands up during tourist sea- future development, were son.” Coun. Al Siebring contributing factors

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St. Joseph’s School students and members of the public recently had a chance to see a very unique Bible. Three volumes of the Heritage edition of the hand-scripted and illustrated Saint John’s Bible were on display at the school Friday, March 28. Bishop Emeritus Remi de Roo of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria has taken on the task of bringing a copy of this seven- Students at St. Joseph’s School in Chemainus feast their eyes on the Heritage Chronicle volume work of mod- edition of the hand-scripted and illustrated Saint John’s Bible. ern sacred art to the West Coast, according Testaments using the only full-size, limited, right, and each volume to John Mulrooney, a New Revised Standard signed and numbered includes Jackson’s sigmember of the St. Jo- Version are presented fine art edition that nature as its certificate in seven volumes of will ever be produced. of authenticity. seph’s school council. The Saint John’s Bi- approximately 1,150 In all, 299 fine art edible was commissioned pages. The Bible has tions have been creby Saint John’s Abbey found a home at Saint ated and placed in reand University and John’s University in ligious, arts, academic, healing and literary was created by Donald Collegeville, Minn. The work of The institutions around the Jackson, Senior Scribe to Her Majesty Queen Saint John’s Bible was world. Bound in Italian Elizabeth’s Crown done in a scriptorium Office, along with a in Wales. The Bible leather and printed collaborative team of was made using tradi- on 100-per-cent cotscribes and artists, ac- tional materials such ton paper, the Heritage cording to a pamphlet as vellum (calfskin), Edition features the ancient inks, gold and exquisite calligraphy, about the Bible. It is the first illumi- silver leaf and plati- vibrant imagery and nated, handwritten Bi- num, and was written stunning gold and silble of monumental size with quill pens fash- ver illuminations into be commissioned by ioned from goose, tur- spired by the original. a Benedictine monas- key and swan feathers. With Donald Jackson An extension of the as the creative director, tery in more than 500 years. All 73 books original work, the the Heritage Edition is from the Old and New Heritage Edition is the a work of art in its own

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WATERMAIN FLUSHING PROGRAM April 11th to June 30th, 2014 During this flushing period, water users may experience some discoloration of the water supply. Should this occur, running a cold water tap for a short period will help to restore water quality to normal. Any Residents dependant on medical equipment using water, please call the Department at 250.245.3995 for flushing dates. May we suggest that Residents take this opportunity to clean the screens on faucets and the pressure-reducing valve (where the water enters the house), which should normally be cleaned at least once a year. If you have any questions regarding the flushing program, please contact the Public Works, Utilities Department. We are sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation during the flushing process. Public Works, Utilities Department, Town of Ladysmith, 250.245.3995

Fundraiser for Knowles They will be collecting donations at the door, and Young says the Sportsman will be offering drink specials and has donated a lump sum of money. Many local businesses have also donated gift certificates, and Young says they are currently looking for more silent auction items, as well as donations that can be used as door prizes for that night. A fundraising page has been set up at www.gofundme.com/7nm1o4 by Steven’s mother, Debbie Knowles-Laursen, and cash donations

can be sent online can call or text her at through that page. 250-618-8344, find her As well, an account on Facebook or drop has been set up in Ste- items off at her home at ven Knowles’s name 468 Davis Rd., and she at the Junction Bottle says she can also pick Depot. up items as well. Young and PapadoPeople can also drop poulos are currently off garage sale items at looking for volunteers Debbie Knowles-Laursto help with set up and en’s home at 822 Esplaother tasks for the ga- nade (which has access rage sale on April 26. in the alley). Young is collecting “We are a small comany gently-used items munity and this is by for the garage sale as far the best community well. for helping each other Young says she can out,” said Young. “Evpick up any garage sale eryone has been amazitems, bottles and cans ing throughout this. I’d for the bottle depot or love to thank you from anything else. People the bottom of my heart.”

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pril’s theme for art is Animals and Insects, the Beauty of Mother Natures’ Design, running at the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery from April 5 to April 26th. Opening night on Saturday April 5 was a success at the LAC Waterfront Gallery with over seventy people attending. Guest speaker Rick Conroy, an instructor from VUI Art and Design, has a background in graphic design and illustration. He showed an impactful film he created about visual literacy and colloquium theory, and a compelling slide show on his artwork over the past ten years. For April’s show local artists were called to create their own personal interpretation of animals and insects in the world around us. Our planet has such an array of fascinating creatures, some shocking and deadly, some beautiful, and many that are beneficial to human existence. Without the animal kingdom our world would be a dismal and boring place. And this art show is anything but boring. Among the artists exhibiting this month the LAC is proud to announce that local renowned artist Grant Leier has contributed two art pieces to this show. One is a stunning acrylic painting of a horse, and the other is a mixed-media collage of resin blocks and canvas renderings; a symphony of pattern and design that stimulates the senses. Local fine artist, illustrator and designer Iris Churcher has also contributed generously to this show. She has four archive digital prints from her published books, derived from the natural world around us. Her work demonstrates her rich inner world and imagination. In addition, in the centre of the room is a breathtaking hand-painted Monarch Butterfly dress designed and created by local artist Carrie Kendall. The brilliant oranges and yellows and distinct markings strike the viewers eye. Kendall’s work is a 3-D marvel that will spark your imagination and have you wanting to don the garment and flap around the gallery. And don’t miss the resin collages and digital art by Chemainus artist Trish Oldfield. Her work delights the viewer with humour, color and fine workmanship. There are many more to mention; please come join the LAC gallery team during this month to see this flamboyant spring show. You won’t be disappointed. The teapot is always warm, a fresh coffee is just a minute away. —Sherry Bezanson The Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R-2R2. For information phone 1-888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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by Jean Crowder It isn’t often that a construction project comes to the attention of more than 90 per cent of British Columbians. But the Northern Gateway pipeline proposal is not like other construction projects. It will cross some of the most pristine and productive salmon habitat in our province. It will also cross the Great Bear Rainforest, home of the Spirit Bear. And it crosses First Nations territories that have never been under a treaty and where the Supreme Court has said when any resource projects that may affect existing Aboriginal rights are con-

templated, the First Nations most affected must be fully consulted on the project before it begins. When my colleague, Nathan Cullen, who represents most of the area the pipeline will cross, visited the Island on March 22 as part of his Take Back the Coast tour, he spoke to hundreds of people concerned about the Northern Gateway and the environmental and social effect it will have on our province. Since the 2011 election, we’ve seen the Conservative majority erase the laws that had protected our waterways for generations, change environmental laws so pipelines could be approved sooner with less rigorous assessments and order the Canadian Revenue Agency to investigate environmental charities that actively opposed the pipeline. I know I’ve heard many of our neighbours say it seems like the Conservatives are trying to stack

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were, not surprisingly, First Nations along the pipeline and the proposed tanker route. They are very concerned that the land they have used for sustenance for millennia would be polluted forever by an oil spill, fouling the waters and making all seafood unfit for consumption. So long after the oil stops being mined in Alberta, and long after the pipeline goes dry and the tankers stop sailing, the First Nations still would not be able to use the land as they have for generations. Is it worth the risk? More and more people in our communities are saying no and want the Conservative government to listen to them and say no to the Northern Gateway pipeline. Jean Crowder is the local New Democratic Party candidate for Nanaimo-Cowichan, retiring ahead of the next election.

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the deck so the pipeline can go forward, even if British Columbians do not want it. Enbridge, the pipeline proponent, has a sorry safety record. Since 1999, their pipelines have had more than 800 spills. From the terminus at Kitimat, the piped oil would then be moved to oil tankers — Enbridge estimates 220 a year for 50 years or 11,000 — that would then have to navigate through the treacherous currents and numerous islands of the North coast. We just passed the 25th anniversary of the worst oil spill disaster to date on our coast, the Exxon Valdez running aground in Prince William Sound. Scientists discovered that although wildlife has returned to the Sound, you can still find oil just a few inches below the surface on the beach, as viscous and harmful as it was the day it was spilled. The first people to speak out against the pipeline

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Valley carbon buster Your View tired of seeing illegal posters As a climate change activist, I am tired of stapling posters, illegally, onto Duncan telephone poles – sorry about that Mayor Kent. But really, activism was never my plan. My life’s journey from oil sands consultant to carbon buster activist happened only due to the failure of governments to deal with global warming. It’s been a tough - climate change activists like me are often portrayed by the deniers and the indifferent as being too negative and….well, too activist. Last week, the United Nations warned, again, of disastrous impacts to our society and our kid’s future if we fail to reduce carbon emissions. So we need action. But if you don’t like protests, help prevent climate change by lobbying politicians for a carbon tax or fee from your home: by phone, by letter, or email – or you meet with them. A famous American, Oliver Wendell Holmes, said “I like taxes…with them, I buy a civilization”. At this time in history, we urgently need to increase the price of fossil fuels to buy our kids a stable climate and sustainable civilization. And carbon taxes don’t have to cost you a lot of money - a carbon fee and dividend system returns the money back to you. The Citizens Climate Lobby will explain this, and will help you lobby - check out their booth during Earth Day in Duncan – April 26 at Charles Hoey Park, or visit www.citizensclimatelobby.ca. Carbon fees are not radical ideas. The BC government charges municipalities $30 a tonne for carbon emissions – a local carbon tax. North Cowichan has a surcharge of 0.5% on property tax for its “green” revolving loan fund. And the City of Duncan buys carbon credits. So thanks Mayor Kent and Lefebure, and our Municipal Councils.

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Linda More of Chemainus won the March early bird draw in the Shop Chemainus Contest. She collected $200 from 49th Parallel Grocery and $50 in Chemainus Dollars to spend as she likes. DEE KINNEE But we need bigger and better carbon pricing systems provincially and federally - like cigarette taxes. Bigger…because climate change costs will exceed $30 a tonne storm in New York cost over $50 billion. Better…because, for example, to phase out the planned export of fossil fuels that will dump ten times the amount of carbon gases into our atmosphere as local emissions. Peter Fiekowsky, an economist with Citizens Climate Lobby, says that “after 5-8 years of phased-in carbon tax increases,

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Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce elected five directors to the board at its March 19 annual general meeting held at Cottonwood Golf Course. Aaron Stone, Mike Hooper, Sean Dunlop, Don Banasky and Rick Morencie were all nominated and voted in to serve two-year terms on the board of directors. These five will work alongside outgoing president Rob Waters, treasurer Michael Furlot and secretary Cyndi Beaulieu. Alana Newton will serve as vice president whilst John de Leeuw also remains a director. At a subsequent recent meeting, Stone was also declared as the new president of

the chamber. “I’m delighted that we have five strong members to introduce tonight,” said Waters at the meeting. “Mike in particular will add very strong flavour to the chamber and Rick is a gentleman who always speaks his mind and we appreciate that. We look forward to welcoming these directors into their twoyear terms.” Hooper is the president and CEO of Nanaimo Airport and this is his first time on the board as well as Dunlop who is the owner of Ladysmith Home Hardware and Building Centre, and Banasky who owns D. Banasky Logging Consultants Ltd. Stone, president of Uforik Computers in town, was an interim board member in 2013.

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Morencie was also on the board last year and owns Red’s Emporium carrying second hand household items. Retiring from the board are vice president Rhonda Shirley, director Kathy Holmes and director Nita Grant. “Rhonda has said she’s stepping down but will be available for volunteer projects,” said Waters. An emotional Shirley had a few words to say on the night. “It’s been my pleasure to serve on the board of directors. It’s been very rewarding, I’ve met some awesome people and I really believe in the chamber,” she said. “Kudos to those stepping up to the board, it’s an exciting time and change is always good.” Treasurer Michael Furlot presented his treasurer’s report with the chamber running

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a surplus of $994 revenue versus expenses, 2012’s was $485. “It’s been a challenging year for businesses and the chamber is no different,” said Furlot. “We’ve had to walk a tight rope with our finances but we’ve looked after them in a responsible way. “Our golf tournament and home garden and business show were both profitable situations quite acceptable in comparison to the previous year. The team play across the board and staff was awesome through the year and although our net income was only $994, it’s a great achievement. We closed office during the last week of the year and it was a sacrifice we were willing to make. Staff made a big contribution and too often they don’t get enough recognition.”

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On March 5, 1914, Ladysmith said farewell to one of its most notable citizens. The funeral for Robert Rolston was held at Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver, where he had been recovering from a lingering illness. Rolston established Ladysmith’s first hardware store in 1904 in a building moved from Extension. Mr. Rolston was also president of the Board of Trade and a key member in the local Conservative Party. Mayor Dier called him a “man of generous impulses … and a moral pillar of the community.” Chronicle editor Sam Carley wrote that “Rolston was a leader in everything that had as its object the advancement of the city.” March 1939: Something was definitely in the water in the months before the outbreak of World War II. On March 3, the Chronicle reported sightings of the legendary sea serpent “Caddy” in the Porlier Pass region. Victor Johnson and crew spotted the monster between Galiano and Valdez Islands on March 10. Passengers on a local ferry also described seeing “an undulating creature with greyish brown dappled skin who appeared to be feeding in the area.” In the same week, Mr.

J. Mee caught an octo- bylaw was passed to pus in the Ladysmith protect the beaches. Log Company booming The Chronicle reported grounds. This prompted that Ladysmith phara heated debate among macist Tom Bertram’s locals about what to call cabin cruiser went up two “devilfish” when in flames only 100 yards found together. There from the dock. Tom, his was some support brother Joe and Joe’s for “octopii” or “octo- two children were not pie,” with “octopussies” harmed in the exploquickly being rejected. sion, but the uninsured With the help of Messrs. boat valued at $5,000 Merriam & Webster, a was a total writeoff. consensus was reached with “octopuses.” Meanwhile, Ladysmith residents continued to complain to Ladysmith Village Council over the interference of power lines with their radio reception. Council was petitioned to move the lines underground. March 1964: 25 years later, March madness struck again. Commissioner Kay Grouhel was reportedly upset over men sitting on the benches outside the Traveller’s Hotel and “wolfwhistling” at women. Council decided to take no action, as they didn’t own the benches. Petitions circulated through Ladysmith protesting the loss of Transfer and Smelter beaches to swimmers and picnickers because of a new booming lease granted to Pacific Logging. Village Commissioner Tom Strang complained in council that swimmers were now “forced to use the rocks,” as the remaining beach area was fouled by “wood waste from the booms.” A

The Chronicle also them. “Then take that!“ concluded an unnamed He struck the mover in town council had the eye, knocking him passed a motion of cen- to the ground. sure while their mayor The mayor then asked, was out of town. The “Who seconded the mocouncillors claimed the tion?” No reply. “Then,“ mayor had overstayed said the mayor, “as his leave. The mayor de- there is no seconder, the manded who proposed motion was informally the motion. “I did,” said made and should therea councillor. fore be struck from the “You did, did you?” said minutes.” There was no the mayor confronting further debate.

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Soccer games can turn on a dime. And there’s never been a more dramatic example than Sunday’s Jackson Cup soccer championship game at Victoria’s Royal Athletic Park between Cowichan LMG Pringle and the Saanich Fusion. The teams were into the 109th minute of scoreless play when Cowichan’s Steve Scott rifled a shot that Fusion goalie Josh Menzies just got his fingertip on and the ball clanged off the crossbar. Within seconds, the Fusion went the other way and Patrick Nelson made a nifty move around goalkeeper Bob Stankov and slotted home what turned out to be the game’s only goal in a 1-0 Fusion victory. It was a tough result to swallow for Cowichan, but it didn’t matter who won, it was going to be a heartbreaker for one side or the other — whether it was eventually decided in overtime or on penalty kicks. This was a great game and people will be talking about it for years to come. “I don’t think you

could get a bet- came right back,’’ said more of sustained ter Jackson Cup fi- stalwart defender effort to try for the nal than that,’’ said Brad Archibald. equalizer and almost Cowichan coach Glen “That’s the way it cashed in several Martin. goes sometimes,’’ ac- times. The president of the knowledged Brad “That’s kind of how Vancouver Island Soc- Thorne. it goes, especially cer League agreed. Stankov obviously when you score late,’’ “That might have been saw the whole thing said Nelson. “You one of the best Jack- unfold right in front know it’s going to be son Cups I’ve seen,’’ of him and couldn’t a bunch of pressure said Vince Greco. believe his own eyes. and then you just try “Both goalies played “That’s the problem, and relieve it as much very well. It was a fun we had everybody as you can. They had game to watch.’’ pushed forward try- corner kick after It wasn’t your typi- ing to get that goal,’’ corner kick and we cal 1-0 game, as both he said. “They’re a defended well all the teams directed plenty great team and that’s way through.’’ of shots on goalies how they get a lot of The game was Menzies and Stankov. the goals when they marked by many It was starting to get Patrick Nelson go- great chances at both seem like the game ing forward like that. ends and could just could have gone He caught us with as easily have been well into the evening a bunch of space. I 5-5 as 0-0 at the end without a goal being came out to narrow of regulation, if not scored. the angle, thinking for the remarkable But something even- he was going to shoot goalkeeping. Stankov tually had to give and early but he took the made two huge saves that’s exactly what wily touch around me. back-to-back in the happened. Scott’s “I did my job by nar- first eight minutes to thundering shot rowing the angle. He set the tone. looked like it was go- did his by finishing “It’s a dream for ing to find the top cor- off so not so much I any goalkeeper to ner but the ball sud- could do about that make a couple of big denly wound up in the one.’’ saves,’’ Stankov said back of the Cowichan “I glanced up and saw about getting into the net in an amazing Bob come all the way groove at that early transition from one out so I figured he stage. end of the field to the was going to stop it After that, the game other. if I try and shoot so I was filled with memo“There’s a fine line figured it was my only rable moments. Cobetween really, really play,’’ said Nelson. wichan’s Dan Cato happy and not so hapCowichan wasn’t made a great one-onpy,’’ reasoned Martin. done after the goal one move in the first Cowichan players and had 11 minutes half and rang a shot were going over the unbelievable occurrence in the lineup while waiting for their silver medals. “Crossbar and they

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Mary Kathleen (Kay) Rogerson Feb. 13, 1914 – April 3, 2014

Kay was born and raised in Summerside, PEI, the eldest daughter in Charles Albert and Josephine Clow’s family of 11 children. Her brothers were Robert, Victor, Edward, Ralph, Allan and Edwin. Her sisters were Margaret, Doris, Lillian and Susan. She was raised in a home without a refrigerator or running water, eventually leaving for Montreal to make her way in the world and help her siblings along that same path. It was in Montreal she met John Rogerson, a pilot with the Royal Canadian Air Force. They married in 1945, honeymooned in Ladysmith, then raised a growing family in Ottawa, Edmonton and Trenton. They eventually settled for good in Ladysmith when John retired from the forces in 1964. Kay was dedicated to her faith and volunteered many hours with the Catholic Women’s League and with the Legion over the years. But at her centre was a ﬁerce, steadfast and unconditional love for her large family. She, in turn, was their rock, admired for her generosity of spirit, her compassionate, yet no-nonsense approach to life, and her ability to roll with its punches with grace and dignity. She lost her second daughter, Kathy, in 1951, her husband in 1981 and her eldest daughter, Joan, in 2011. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Karen Graczyk (Barb), sons Mike (Lori), Peter (Darlene) and John (Joan) Rogerson, son-inlaw, Jack McKinley, her sister Lillian and her brother Edwin, 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one great great-grandchild and the many sons- and daughters-in-law she so warmly welcomed into her clan. She lived in her home until the end, still hosting gatherings for upwards of 50 people, including her 100th birthday celebration in February. She was always on top of what was happening with her loved ones, and ready with a perceptive comment and an attentive ear. We miss your hugs, your cookies, your family dinners and barbecues, your wisdom, your faith, your support, your interest and the way you made every single one of us feel connected and special. A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 12. The service will be followed by a family interment and tea in the hall. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to Kay’s favourite charities, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society. “Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change those things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.” — written by Reinhold Niebuhr, lived by Kay Rogerson.

Margaret Joyce Porter January 11, 1933 - April 1, 2014

Joyce Porter (nee Fiddick) of Chemainus passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children and husband, on April 1, 2014 in Cowichan District Hospital, Duncan from injuries sustained in a fall. Joyce is pre-deceased by her parents Hazel and Richard Fiddick (1992), her daughter Linda (1976). Joyce is survived by husband of 60 years Jim Porter, daughter Brenda of Toronto, son Rick of Duncan, brother Dave Fiddick (Lynn) of Nanoose Bay, sister Sheila Solmie (Al) of Lantzville, brother Jerry Fiddick (Denise) of Ashcroft. Born in Nanaimo, Joyce married and moved to Chemainus in 1954 where she and Jim built a home and raised a family she was proud of and where she worked as a bank teller, bookkeeper, office manager. Joyce was well known, beloved and respected for her generosity, spirit, smile as well as her bookkeeping and organizational talents. She was a dedicated volunteer for 20 years which included serving as Treasurer for the Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary, introducing Lifeline to the Chemainus Crofton area, setting up and managing the Lifeline office and subscriber installations. In 2009, Joyce was awarded the Volunteer of the Year - Golden Brush Community Award for her contributions to the Chemainus community. Despite health difficulties, Joyce’s sense of humour sharpened incredibly as she traveled the uneven road of dementia over the past 5 years. The family wishes to acknowledge with great appreciation her caregiver of 2 years Sue Hodding Griffith, as well as Milca Fernandez, the Chemainus Adult Day Program, Sunridge Place and many others. Memorial service is to be scheduled for a later date. If desired, donations in Joyce’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC. Online condolences may be offered at www.sandsduncan.ca

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Dorothea May Hartle Born March 21, 1924, died April 5, 2014. Predeceased by husband Reverend Frederick Hartle. Sadly missed by son Phillip & daughter-in-law Joan; grandchildren Collette (husband Ashley and great-grandchild Isobel), Richard (and Laura) and Christopher - all in England and in Ladysmith, her daughter Ruth and son-in-law John, grandchildren Caitlin and Kerys. She will also be missed by her large family across Europe, as well as her Malli family, friends and neighbours in Ladysmith. Born in Barry, South Wales Dorothea came to Canada in 1968 and lived in Princeton before coming to Ladysmith in 1971. Many Ladysmith people will miss her famous banana bread which she faithfully delivered weekly to staff at the Town of Ladysmith ofﬁce and to special people like Gladys and Victor Malli. She enjoyed and appreciated the support of her family, friends and neighbours, as well as that of St. John’s Anglican Church in Ladysmith and St. Michael’s in Chemainus. The parishioners, clergy and the church were a big part of her life, not just as the minister’s wife but as a fellow parishioner; she was also a keen member of the St. John’s choir. Recently she had moved to Dovehill House and enjoyed the care of the staff and company of the other residents. The family would like to thank them as well as her neighbours, friends and family in Ladysmith, Dr. Lisinski and staff at Ladysmith, Chemainus and Cowichan Hospitals for their kindness and care of Mum recently and over the years. The funeral will be at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Chemainus on Thursday April 10th at 1pm. Her ashes will be interred next to Fred’s in the Anglican Cathedral Crypt in Victoria at a future date.

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA – Kia rounds out its attack on the country’s best-selling cars with the launch of the final two models to the Forte lineup. Last year Kia introduced their all-new Forte sedan to compete with such top sellers as the Honda Civic, Mazda3, Toyota Corolla and Hyundai Elantra. This week, the 5-door hatchback version called Forte5 and the coupe, called Forte Koup begin arriving in dealerships. The launch of these two vehicles took us from Huntington Beach, California, through the mountains and desert to Borrego Springs and then back through the mountains to San Diego. The terrain varies from massive California highways to very twisty mountain passes and vast desert valleys. Stunning scenery and a recommended drive for any sightseer or driving enthusiast. Looks The Forte5 is the more practical of the two new Kias with a hatchback design that sets it apart from the competition. Many competitors don’t offer a hatch so this is sure to be noticed by people who need extra storage and passenger room. Sold with a new base 2.0L engine or an optional 1.6L turbo engine, there are varied looks depending on which trim is chosen. The non-turbo Forte5 gets a front grille similar to the sedan with a smaller lower intake and a larger grille opening. The Forte5 SX turbo gets the same grille as the Koup, with the opposite

front treatment, a bigger lower opening and a injection engine with a solid 201hp and 195 lb.smaller, more aggressive grille. The great news ft. of torque that comes on at a very low 1750 is that all Forte5 and Koup models come with RPM. The turbo also gets a stiffer suspension, alloy wheels; 16-inches on the Forte5 and 18bigger wheels, sharper steering feel and shorter inch alloys on the turbo version. The Koup has gear ratios from first to third gear. This makes 17-inch base alloys or 18-inches on the turbo. the car livelier and handles better but it also Inside makes the car a bit twitchy on the highway I drove the top Turbo version of the Forte5 and when driving straight. the base, non-turbo version of the The base 2.0L would be my choice. Koup. Both have an amazing level 173hp is loads for a car of this of interior refinement. If you have size and the smaller wheels and ever questioned that Kia knows less aggressive suspension might how to make good quality cars, be a better day-to-day driver. Eijust look at these new products. ther way, Kia has kicked things up The switches and dials look and a notch and both are fun to drive feel first rate and the layout is and never feel underpowered. logical and easy to use. Verdict Koup can actually fit adults up Kia has been The Forte5 starts at $19,495 and to six feet. The dash has either a growing steadily since tops out at $28,395 for a turbo conventional radio layout with with navigation. The Koup comes a smaller screen but when the it entered Canada backup camera is added on either fifteen years ago and with a few extra standard features model, the screen jumps to 6-inchand it runs from $20,895-$28,695. with new products es and becomes a touchscreen Some might think that the higher device. If the buyer wants the like the Forte5 and end models are getting expensive navigation system, then the top but they have features such as Koup, there is no turbo model with luxury package reason to believe the dimming rearview mirrors, power is needed. outside mirrors and heated rear trend will end. The front seats sit high off the seats that are not generally availfloor for good outward visibility. able in this class. Zack Spencer What continues to amaze me is Kia has been growing steadily the level of equipment Kia offers since it entered Canada 15 years from standard Bluetooth and satellite radio to ago, and with new products like the Forte5 and optional heated and cooled seats, heated rear Koup, there’s no reason to believe the trend seats, heated steering wheel, power folding will end. outside mirrors and more. True luxury touches. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca Drive The Lowdown Kia has put some punch into both the base and Power: 1.8L 4-cylinder with 132hp or 140hp turbo versions of the Forte5 and Koup. The base Fill-up: 8.6L/5.8L/100km engine is a large 2.0L direct injection engine (city/highway Forte5 auto) with 173hp. In comparison, the top selling Civic has 143hp. The turbo model gets a 1.6L direct Sticker price: $19,495-$28,395

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Safety Tip: Auto crime incidents continue to plummet across the province but there’s still more we can do to deter thieves and protect our vehicles. Use an anti-theft device, park in secure, well-lit areas, remove all valuables and always lock your doors.

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550 Cairnsmore Street

250-245-3221

250-246-3551

250-722-7010

250-748-2412

Open Daily from 7:30 am - 9:00 pm 100% Locally Owned & Operated • We deliver! (See store for details) We reserve the right to limit quantities • Pictures for illustrative purposes only

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