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Three robberies in just over four hours kept RCMP busy March 16 Incidents in Duncan, Ladysmith and Chemainus Police in Ladysmith and Duncan were kept hopping Wednesday, March 16, responding to three separate robberies. “Robberies, that’s robberies with an ’s’.” Cpl. Krista Hobday, media relations officer with the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP reported next day. At about 4:10 p.m. a lone man ‘entered’ the Island Savings Credit Union on Drinkwater Road. A short time later the Royal Bank on First Avenue in Ladysmith was robbed. “It is unknown at this time if the two robberies are linked, as the investigation is still very fluid,” Hobday said. “The Forensic Identification Unit and the Police Dog Service have contributed their expertise.” RCMP have several leads, she said. “The two detachments and resources from the Island District General Investi-

gation Section out of Victoria are liaising with each other.” A third robbery occurred at 8:24 p.m. at the 49th Parallel Grocery Store on Oak Street in Chemainus. RCMP said 56 yearold James Miller has been remanded in custody for that incident. He was scheduled to appear in Provincial Court in Duncan March 22. Cowichan Valley Regional RCMP Victim Services and Ladysmith RCMP Victim Services were made available to anyone who needed to speak with them about the incidents. The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP are asking anyone with information about any of these robberies to call 250748-5522, or alternately Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers.

Got a brolly you can donate to keep a Chemainus visitor dry? The Chemainus Visitors Centre in Waterwheel Park has put out the call for congenial citizens to contribute to the collection that’s available for visitors to borrow on rainy days to keep their memories dry. Visitor Centre Volunteer Ellen Lavender and Chemainus Chamber Coordinator Jeanne Ross would be happy to see you if you do – rain or shine. CRAIG SPENCE

Are small towns getting a raw gaming deal? Craig Spence THE CHRONICLE

The Town of Ladysmith is drafting a resolution for the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Annual General Meeting April 8 to 10 in Nanaimo, asking the province to reinstate major capital grants as one of the uses for B.C. gaming revenues. Major capital project funding was cut from the list of categories allocated by the BC gaming branch after the 2008-2009 fiscal year. The year before $3.8 million had been awarded to communities throughout B.C.; in the final year $4.2 million. The grants helped non-profit organizations build things like playgrounds and

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sports facilities, but were eliminated as provide ‘programs and services’ that ofpart of the austerity measures introduced fer a ‘broad-based community benefit.’ in response to the global recession that was Major capital projects have not been repinching government revenues in 2008. instated, goes the official line, because The recession is over; the decision to that would place increased pressure on suspend major capital grants has not the overall grants budget and would rebeen reversed, even though they are still sult in a reduction of the funds available listed as a category in gaming grant ap- for programs and services. plication documents, flagged as disconTo some, though, it appears B.C. is tinued ‘until further notice.’ playing a shell game, shifting resources Since 2008-2009 all gaming funds dis- intended for community organizations tributed to communities, except those increasingly toward programs and serthat host casinos or community gaming vices that should be provided by the centres, have been allocated for pro- province out of general revenues. grams and services. Ladysmith Councillor Duck Paterson, The explanation from the province for who raised the issue of major capital this decision is that community gaming funding at a March 7 council meeting, grants are intended to help non-profits points to a September, 2009 letter from

then Minister of Housing and Social Development Rich Coleman, which outlines the 2009-2010 gaming grant priorities. The letter states “major capital project grants and playground grants will not be available.” Funding was to be focused on programs for ‘low income and disabled British Columbians’, ‘food and shelter for at risk individuals’, ‘community health services’, as well as a ‘limited number of arts and cultural activities.’ In 2009-2010 money allocated to BC gaming grants dropped from $160.1 million to $134.9 million, a level $2.9 million less than it was in 2005-2006. The amount allocated for gaming grants has not been increased since. See Gaming, Page 3

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Ladysmith golfers bridge their gully

Yellowpoint, Cedar Seniors invited to Toonie group Toonie Tuesdays are about to get underway at the North Oyster Community Centre, 13467 Cedar Road. “For a cost of only a Toonie, local seniors can meet for fellowship, activities to be determined by the group, and light refreshments,” says a release about the new drop in program for Cedar and Yellowpoint seniors. “This is a volunteer-driven program sponsored and supported by North Oyster and Area Historical Society,” the release says. “We want your feedback in creating an exemplary program.” The first session will be held March 29, and the plan is to have sessions the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information contact Marilyn Mckenzie at marilyn.mckenzie54@ gmail.com or 250-9247793

CVRD clarifies LNG stance

Volunteers, including George Peebles, Pam Fraser and members of the Frisbee Golf Club were out swinging pick axes instead of golf clubs Saturday, March 19, as a crew set to work building a trail and a new bridge so golfers can get across a gully and stream that bisects the Ladysmith course. A culvert that allowed players to get over the stream collapsed in December 2014, cutting off part of the course. Now players of the nine-hole par-three, just behind Coronation Mall, will be able to avoid a major handicap in their rounds. Ladysmith Coun. Rob Hutchins was the first golfer to officially cross the new bridge, reported Mike Smith, who headed up the crew that CRAIG SPENCE restored the crossing.

Water parcel taxes on the up and up Craig Spence

port recommending the increases, said hikes of $75 per year could be required between THE CHRONICLE 2016 and 2020, if the town is going to keep up Ladysmith council voted to increase the with the costs of providing safe, clean water. property parcel tax for water from $160 to By 2020 it projects a rate of $525, a jump of $225, after instructing staff to come back 225 per cent. Estimated revenues from the increased parwith a figure that more closely reflected fucel taxes will go up from $819,000 this year to ture costs at their Feb. 15 meeting. That was when council heard the town will $1.9 million in 2020, the report says. The filtration station is only one of several have to install a water filtration plant that could cost from $11 million to $14 million, if projects that are required to keep clean waLadysmith wants to avoid boil water notices ter flowing in sufficient quantity to meet the needs of a growing population. Another $5.1 in the future. The $65 increase – a more than 40 per cent million will be needed for a water supply jump – is likely only the first in a series of main to connect the reservoirs at Stocking parcel tax hikes that will be levied in the and Holland lakes. That project is being sized to meet the coming years. A chart included in a staff re-

needs of 18,000 people; Ladysmith’s population in 2014 was estimated at 8,273. Other projects that will have to be budgeted include pipeline upgrades and raising water storage capacity at Holland Lake. All told that could push the total bill into the $30 million range, covered by increased parcel taxes, Development Cost Charges and grants. When a resident warned council during question period that taxpayers have a limit on what they can afford, Mayor Aaron Stone said he understood, but added, “This is not a choice.” Earlier in the meeting Medical Health Officer Dr. Paul Hasselback agreed, saying water filtration is needed in Ladysmith, and best practice is “to deliver at the tap what people assume they are getting – safe high quality water.”

What’s the rationale for sharing gaming revenues?

lion in B.C. gaming grants. In total it pulled in Which leads to questions: From Page 1 The Cowichan Valley Why should Fort St. John – a city of 20,000 – Paterson said the priorities listed by Coleman $4.65 million from gaming revenue streams. Regional District has in 2009 certainly need to be funded, but they Ladysmith non-profits, serving a town of 8,273, get enough money from its casino-funding to clarified its opposition to allow the construction of a three-story comshould be provided for as line budget items received $384,835. a Liquefied Natural Gas The gaming-take ratio of $55.23 per person in plex that includes two Olympic sized ice rinks backing government policy, not taken out of facility within its boundargaming grants that have to be renewed – and Nanaimo, compared to $46.52 for Ladysmith on the ground floor and a speed skating oval ies. not out of funding that community groups might not seem too skewed. But the positive on the top floor, when Ladysmith can’t even get In a statement meant impact on Nanaimo is amplified because: major capital funding for a new park on Transonce used to leverage volunteer activity. to indicate the board’s • Its casino grant is a steady revenue stream fer Beach? “They should stop and take a look at what impartiality, if the day ever Why shouldn’t smaller jurisdictions in B.C. they’re doing and start funding smaller com- that the city can use almost any way it chooses, comes when an applicaand can plan for in its budgeting process; have predictable, discretionary spending to munities,” he said. tion for an LNG facility is • The city also benefits from the taxes it col- carry out projects, when spending by their In Ladysmith, for example, community groups proposed, the statement citizens in casinos helps generates the pot have been trying to find funding to build a club- lects from the Nanaimo Casino property; says impartial consider• Gamblers, who are drawn to the casino and of gold casino-hosting municipalities get to house at Forrest Field, but funding is hard to ation would be given. spend money in Nanaimo, come from the re- divvy up? come by and volunteers get discouraged. “While the Board of the Has the purpose of gaming funding been revi“You can’t raise the money needed for projects gion, not just the casino-hosting city, providing CVRD has expressed its these days through pop-bottle drives,” he said. a boost to the economies of city’s like Nanaimo. sioned without adequate consultation? opposition and lack of “If we were getting (major capital) gaming support for future LNG grants, there would be a club house at Forrest projects in the Cowichan Valley,” the statement says, Field right now.” He said that, as the lowest rung on the gover“the Board is aware of its nance ladder, municipalities have had too many responsibilities to give functions that should be funded by senior levappropriate consideration els of government ‘land in our laps’, mostly for to any land use applicathings related to social services. tion that might be made Volunteers in smaller centres might be angry to the Regional District in as well as discouraged if they made a compariaccordance with the Local son between what cities that host casinos get Government Act.” compared to them. An LNG facility at Mt. More than a billion dollars has been distribHayes has been included uted to casino-hosting municipalities from in an application by the gaming revenues since 1999. That’s over and Alaska based company above the B.C. Gaming Grants non-profit orgaCrowley Holdings before the National Energy Board, nizations in every B.C. municipality, including casino-hosting municipalities, can apply for. seeking approval for the Nanaimo, a city of 84,000, has received $43 export up to 10 billion million as its cut from the proceeds of its casicubic feet of natural gas annually for a period of up no since 1999. Its 2014-15 installment was $2.49 million. Its non-profits also received $2.16 mil- Are the losers in B.C.’s distribution of earnings from gaming smaller communities that don’t have casinos? to 25 years.

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Ambassador Candidates Nine finalists have been selected for the Ladysmith Ambassador program, and will be polishing their speeches and routines, hoping to earn one of the three positions available in the program. The non-profit Ambassador organization works to build self-esteem, leadership and public speaking skills. Three of the candidates will be crowned, one as Ambassador, and two Vice Ambassadors, to represent Ladysmith at various events around the province. The candidates are:

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Jade Anderson - Age: 17, Grade: 11 Sponsor: Ladysmith Pharmasave Interests: reading, singing, playing the piano Future Plans: to study psychology at the University of Victoria

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Kaitlyn Wright - Age: 16, Grade: 11 Sponsor: Ladysmith Tim Hortons Interests: playing rugby, drawing, decorating Future Plans: to attend University of Calgary and become a registered nurse Brittney Webber - Age: 16, Grade: 11 Sponsor: Ladysmith Lions Club Interests: playing clarinet, drawing, teaching martial arts Future Plans: to continue to do well in high school and live life to the fullest Carmela Toscano - Age: 17, Grade: 11 Sponsor: Fraternal Order of Eagles Interests: playing soccer, walking with her dog, running Future Plans: to become a dental hygienist

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Maria de Leeuw - Age: 16, Grade: 11 Sponsor: Ladysmith and District Credit Union Interests: hiking with her dog, reading, watching movies Future Plans: to go to medical or veterinary school

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Chantal Lofstrom - Age: 17, Grade: 11 Sponsor: Ladysmith Fire Rescue Interests: dancing, writing poetry, doing make-up Future Plans: to go to school for special effects movie make-up Bronwynn Morgan - Age: 16, Grade: 11 Sponsor: LCU Insurance Interests: improv, playing the flute, writing Future Plans: to teach secondary school education Maddy Andrews - Age: 17, Grade: 12 Sponsor: Rotary Club of Ladysmith Interests: singing, playing guitar, dancing Future Plans: to study forensic science

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Morgan McKenzie - Age: 16, Grade: 11 Sponsor: Kinsmen Club of Ladysmith Interests: swimming, hiking with her dog, going to the gym Future Plans: to be a pilot for Canadian Search and Rescue

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Motions to watch at AVICC AGM Ladysmith councillors will be heading up the road to Nanaimo April 8 to 10 to participate in the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities’ Annual General Meeting. There’s certain to be many things to talk about with their colleagues from Port Hardy to Victoria over the two days, but a couple of items in particular might be top of mind. At their March 7 meeting, after the matter was raised by Coun. Duck Paterson, Ladysmith Council asked staff to draft up a resolution asking the AVICC to lobby the provincial government to end its suspension of ‘major capital’ gaming grant funding. Since 2008-2009 the money, which funded things like parks built by community organizations or improvements to spaces used by community organizations, has been unavailable ‘until further notice.’ Meanwhile, the 30 or so communities that host casinos – and collect the property taxes and economic spin offs they generate, too – continue to reap a bonanza that has amounted to over $1 billion since 1999, to do just about whatever they want with. Ladysmith is right to try and get some balance into that equation. Another resolution will be put forward by the municipality of Saanich, which is getting sick and tired of having to spend its taxpayers’ dollars removing derelict vessels from its beaches after every wind storm, because there is no federal or provincial funding available to cover the costs. Ladysmith and North Cowichan are both among the municipalities that have a stake in that discussion, and hopefully a consensus can be reached at the AVICC convention to ask the federal government in particular to take a look at jurisdictions like Washington State, where licencing fees paid by boat owners are used to keep rusting and rotting hulks from marring their coast and threatening the kind of environmental disaster that the Viki Lyne II does in Ladysmith Harbour. The Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practises and ethical behavior. If you have concerns about editorial content, contact: editor@ladysmithchronicle. com or 250-245-2277. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a complaint, visit the mediacouncil. ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information.

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World Water Day reflects our shortcomings letters Editor: Canada has one-fifth of the world’s fresh water, a quarter of its remaining in wetlands and its longest coastline. If Canadians would realize the potential dangers to the precious ecosystem that sustains us in so many ways, they would support an environmental bill of rights that: • recognizes, protects and fulfills our right to a healthy environment, including our right to clean water • provides clear guidelines for government, industry and citizens to manage resources, economic development and the health and well-being of communities in ways that are transparent, predictable and sustainable. Canada is the only G8 country without legally enforceable drinking-water-quality standards at the national level. On any given day, more than 1,000 boil-water advisories are in effect across the country, many in Indigenous communities. Places like Shoal Lake 40, Grassy Narrows and Neskantaga have been

under boil-water advisories for decades. In my particular area, where the pulp and paper industry has polluted our waters, which support a shellfishery and underwater habitat, I have a personal stake. Many municipal water supplies are derived solely from groundwater. Polluted groundwater is less visible and more difficult to clean up than rivers and lakes. There are so many possible levels of destruction when there is no protection for clean drinking water. So please urge the federal government to introduce an environmental bill of rights that recognizes, protects and fulfills our human right to clean water. Valerie Bob Chemainus Editor: More than ever we need proper legal protection for our fresh water and ground water. We have an apparent abundance, but are not caring for it, with the result that there are communities with contaminated water, downstream pollution from industrial waste, and unnecessary illness.

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Women’s equity needs benchmarks As I witnessed this week, that this work morning’s announce- must start with a ment, however, I comprehensive nawas struck by the tional action plan to work that remains end violence against to be done here in women. This plan Nanaimo-Ladysmith must have dedicated and throughout our funding attached and country. I applaud the clear benchmarks for Prime Minister’s inten- success so we can tion to promote peace, immediately start to security and stability, help women who are “Prime Minister Justin to protect vulnerable most vulnerable to Trudeau announced populations, to fight violence, including Intoday that Canada will for gender equity, and digenous women. compete for a seat on to partner with the We need to ensure the United Nations Se- frontline organizations that no woman is curity Council in five that prevent violence. ever turned away from years. This is a step in And I want the govern- a domestic violence the right direction, and ment to do all these shelter. This includes we support the Liberal things at home in Can- expanding access to Government’s inten- ada, as well as on the transition resources, tion to restore con- world stage. and to increase womstructive relations with It is more clear than en’s financial security the United Nations and ever, as I attend the by taking real steps become a champion United Nations Com- toward addressing for gender equality and mission on the Sta- the shameful wage women’s rights. tus of Women this gap that still exists be-

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Sheila Malcolmson, the Member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Ladysmith and the NDP’s Status of Women spokesperson, made the following statement from the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women:

Many students live in poverty, need our help letters Editor: It is sad that almost one in five local school children are living in poverty. Children don’t choose to be born into poverty, and many may grow up never realizing their human potential. Many local families are affected by ‘situational’ poverty as a result of divorce, death of a spouse, loss of employment, chronic illness. Making ends meet on low-paying jobs while trying to cover the high cost of rent, child care, food and, – in some cases – paying off student loans, is a monthly challenge for many in our communities. There are a number of local charitable organizations that provide support for students in need. Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation was established more than nine years ago to help give vulnerable and accomplished School District 68 students an equal chance to succeed. Generous community donors provide the means to respond to students’ many needs – be it school supplies, clean clothes or shoes, food to ensure they start their school day with breakfast, or scholarships/bursaries to help Grade 12 graduates with the high cost of postsecondary education. Many more students need help. Crystal Dennison Executive Director Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation

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Above, Ladysmith’s second city hall in what was once the Grand Hotel; mid-page, below, the first city hall, fire hall and jail; bottom, the opening address at the present city hall by Mayor Len Ryan in 1952. LADYSMITH ARCHIVES

A brief history of our city halls Ed Nicholson LADYSMITH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Eagles, who renovated the interior and took down the hose drying chamber. Today it is a private residence. However, Ladysmith’s service needs were growing rapidly, and the elected officials realized there was a need for a new location in which to conduct the city’s business. In 1917, Mayor Pannell informed electors that the Fire Department required more space in the existing building and other municipal services should be relocated to a new common area.

In February of 1902, a group of local businessmen met in the Checkers Room of the Grand Hotel to form the Ladysmith Board of Trade. They wanted to incorporate Ladysmith as quickly as possible so that the new city would rival Nanaimo. They discussed the need for a water and sewer system, electric lighting and a cemetery for the new city. They also decided where the civic centre of Ladysmith would be located. James Dunsmuir supported incorporation, but did not want his industrial facilities included within municipal boundaries. Nor did the owners of the smelter and several other employers including future mayor John Coburn. After canvassing local businesses and property owners, a decision was made to petition the Provincial government. Despite the fact that Newcastle provincial riding had elected a socialist MLA, the Conservative government of Richard McBride agreed and letters patent were issued on June 3, 1904. Elections were quickly held in the Oddfellow’s Lower Hall. Mayor John Coburn who had served previously as Mayor of Wellington, was The council began a search for a new home. a logical choice for Ladysmith’s first Mayor. He was joined by Aldermen Dan Nicholson, As it turned out, the answer was less than a Murdoch Matheson, Henry Blair, William Bev- block away. For a number of years, the Grand eridge and George Haworth. All positions, in- Hotel at the corner of Roberts and Esplanade cluding City Clerk and Police Constable were had been in financial difficulty from both the elected by acclamation. (In fact, until January loss of business during the Coal Strike and a of 1908, no vote was necessary in a Ladysmith requirement to make structural changes to the hotel due to changes in the provincial liCity election!) The first meeting of the new city council quor laws. In August of 1917, owner William was held in the recently built Oddfellows Hall. Beveridge agreed to sell the old hotel to the Meetings were held here or in the Grand Ho- council for the sum of $600 plus the cancellatel Checkers Room until, in October of 1904, tion of back taxes. After purchasing the Grand, Council purchased a lot at 207 Roberts Street. the building was renovated to contain the civic William Nicholas was hired to draw up plans chambers, the city clerk’s office, the jail, the lifor a combination City Hall, Jail and Fire Sta- brary, a morgue, and later a public health clinic. This arrangement lasted until 1951, when the tion. Downstairs held the fire hall, two jail cells and a bedroom for an attendant. The Upper steadily increasing population of Ladysmith floor contained a 23 by 35 foot area for the had outgrown the ability of the repurposed Council Chambers. This area also served as a hotel to serve the municipal requirements of court room after the city appointed a magis- a modern town. Town Council presented a plan for a new Municipal Building immediately trate in 1905. This building was used as City Hall until 1917 behind the existing site which would cost the and continued as the Fire hall until the Safety town $45,000. It called for a one-storey stucBuilding on Dogwood Drive was constructed co building with a footprint of approximately in 1973. Later, the building at 207 Roberts was 54 by 64 feet. The new structure would serve used for many years by the Fraternal Order of both as town hall and RCMP station, with the council chamber doubling as a court room. The Ladysmith Library also shared the building space. On Wednesday, January 23, 1952, Mayor Len Ryan proudly opened the first meeting of city council in their new “spacious” chambers. In the 64 years since that meeting, Mayors Kay Grouhel, Bob Stuart, Frank Jameson, Alex Stuart, Rollie Rose, Rob Hutchins and Aaron Stone have all endured complaints about a crowded, stuffy council chamber with uncomfortable chairs and long winded local politicians. Ed Nicholson is Board Chair of the Ladysmith Historical Society. With thanks to fellow society volunteer Harald Cowie, who provided research for this article.

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The B.C. government has sent officials to Ottawa to help work through the latest delay in the Pacific Northwest LNG project at Prince Rupert, a 90-day extension requested by the federal regulator to study fisheries impact. Rich Coleman, B.C.’s minister for natural gas development, said Monday he hopes to “overcome the delay” in approval of the Petronasbacked liquefied natural gas project that applied for federal environmental assessment more than two years ago. “I’m confident that any remaining questions can be answered completely and quickly,” Coleman said in a statement. “They have to be. Jobs for British Columbians should not be held up by unnecessary delays.” Coleman said the $36 billion plant and pipeline would be the largest private investment in Canadian history, equivalent to four Site C dams, five Olympic games or 11 Port Mann bridge projects. The much smaller Woodfibre LNG project at a former pulp mill site near Squamish received federal environmental approval last week. Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna announced Friday that the Woodfibre project has been found unlikely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. The project received provincial approval in October 2015 after a joint review coordinated by B.C. The Pacific North project got a boost last week when the Lax Kwa’laams Band council reversed its opposition to a terminal at Lelu Island, notifying McKenna that it would support the plan with two conditions. McKenna granted the extension at the request of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, which asked Pacific Northwest for more information on effects of in-water construction activities at Flora Bank, an important salmon-rearing area for the Skeena River.

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A heartfelt thank you goes out to the LSS community, the town of Ladysmith, extended family and friends for your kind thoughts, prayers and support in the recent loss of our beloved son, grandson, great grandson, nephew and cousin, Jacob Lee Gunn.

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Although this has been the most difficult of times, just knowing you are thinking of us and Jacob has been most comforting. Thank you to all who helped with the celebration of life, attended the event and donated generously to Jacob`s memorial culinary bursary. If anyone would still like to donate they can do so at LSS. A huge expression of gratitude to all Jake`s loyal friends. The Gunn family

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Wallace ‘Wally’ Iverson Wallace passed away at the age of 91 on March 6th, 2016 in Cowichan District Hospital. Wally begins a new life reunited with his wife Jessica and his Lord and Savior. Thank you to all the people who crossed Wally’s path over his lifetime. He enjoyed your hugs, chats and watching his Blue Jays baseball games. Dad left this life a gentleman and shared his smile whenever he could. In lieu of flowers and cards, please give generously to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Ladysmith First United Church Building Fund.

Irene Helene Kubera (Gierczak) June 28, 1940, Agen, France March 7, 2016, Ladysmith Irene passed away peacefully on March 7, 2016 at the Lodge on 4th with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her parents Ignacy and Katarzyna Gierczak and is also survived by her two sisters Josephine Marty and Jeanne Gierczak, and her brother Franscois Gierczak, all of France. She is survived by her husband Casimir and three sons Jacques, Patrick and Paul. In 1959 Irene married Casimir Kubera and moved to Canada from France. They lived in Gold River 1959, Campbell River 1962 and Nanaimo 1963. In 1967 they moved to Ladysmith, BC where she spent the last 49 years of her life. She spent the last two years at the Lodge on 4th. Special Thank You to Dr. Manny Fritsch and staff at the Lodge. Private funeral service. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Goldie, who passed away in Chemainus. Goldie was born in Chemainus and was predeceased by her parents Michael and Zlata Gudal and her cousin Randy Gudal. Survived by her sister Olga, her cousin Goldie with her sons Brian and John (Frances) and relatives in Ontario and Croatia. Goldie attended elementary school in Chemainus and graduated from Ladysmith High School. It was then onto Normal School and a fulfilling career as an elementary school teacher in Duncan. Goldie lived her entire life in Chemainus and was very active in the community. She was a life-long member of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church and was involved very much in the Chemainus Senior Center as well as volunteering with various organizations. She had a wonderful network of friends with whom she socialized with and went on many excursions. Goldie never forgot her Croatian heritage and attended many Tamburitz Festivals over the years. She was a kind, caring, thoughtful person and will be missed by all who knew her. Thank you to the staff of Chemainus Health Care Center and Dr. M. Archdekin for the outstanding care of Goldie, especially in her final days. Arrangements entrusted to Sands Funeral Chapels, Duncan. SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

Laroche, Margaretha Anna Alida (nee Van Adrichem) March 2, 1926 - March 16, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret, wife to Paul “Jerry”, mother to Angela, Matthew, Sharon and Lorne and Oma to Arelis and Nathaniel. Born in De Leir Holland. Sister to six brothers. Immigrated to Canada and was proud to attain her Canadian citizenship. Raised her family in Langford/ Metchosin area prior to moving to Nanaimo/ Ladysmith area. A special thank you to Dr. Kennedy, Dr. Somerville, Dr. Cara and the nurses of the transition unit at NRGH. Prayers: Monday, March 28th at 7:00 pm; Mass: Tuesday, March 29th at 11:00 am Reception to follow at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Ladysmith BC, Celebrant Father Mel Bayron. Private Inurnment at Hatley Memorial Gardens (Victoria BC) Telford’s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553

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Sir Phillip Stuart, 9th Baronet, (not on the official role of baronets) of Ladysmith, British Columbia, passed quietly and peacefully with family by his side on March, 13 2016. Born September 7,1937 in Vancouver to Luttrell Hamilton Stuart and Irene (Jackman) Stuart. Survived by children Cynthia (1st marriage), Brenda and Geoffrey (2nd marriage), and grandchildren Chiadra, Danielle and Alexander. Predeceased by his brother H. Norman Stuart. Phillip joined the Air Cadets in Vancouver and was selected for the pilot training program. He enlisted in the RCAF in 1955. Flying officer, serving as pilot-in-command from 1957-1962 first in Claresholm, Alberta and then to Winnipeg where he was pilot trainer on the DAK. He obtained his commercial transport license during his time in the air force. Phillip returned to Vancouver in the eighties where he renewed his passion for aviation and purchased a single engine aircraft that he enjoyed flying for several years in the Lower Mainland. He moved to Vancouver Island in 1995. Phillip was a salesman, entrepreneur and business owner. His various enterprises included Marlene Gift Shop, Agassiz Industries Ltd, Amik Gifts in Winnipeg and later Stu-Co Enterprises and Aloe Vera Plants by Phil on Vancouver Island. From the mid eighties to late 1990s he was a sales representative for Al Hartwick Sales covering the Lower Mainland, B.C. Interior and Vancouver Island. He continued his markets well into his later years only stopping in 2014. He loved buying and selling new and used goods at flea markets. A kind man, friend to many always willing to have a chat and lend a hand. He was passionate about recycling, gardening and enjoyed playing cribbage and doing crosswords. In 2006 he fulfilled a lifelong dream to visit the church of Hartley Mauditt in Hampshire, England, the seat of the Stuart ancestry where members of the Stuart family are buried. He was proud of his Stuart and Jackman ancestry. The family would like to thank the care team at Duncan Regional Hospital Ward 2 South as well as those at Sunridge Place, Alder House and the SORT team of Ladysmith for all the support and care over the last few years. A celebration of life will be held at the next Jackman Family Reunion, held every 5 years in Aldergrove, where Phillip enjoyed catching up with family. Donations may be made to the Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary

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