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Ladysmith, a town to celebrate The town of Ladysmith showed its flair for throwing a community party Saturday and Sunday with a parade, talent show, kid’s activities, park grand opening, contests and a fireworks display to put a final star burst on the whole celebration. Now organizers on the Ladysmith Celebration Committee, and the community groups that pitched in to make the day a resounding success, can take a breather. Taran and Brooklyn Sidhu were among the thousands who flocked to First Avenue to watch the Ladysmith Days Parade Saturday, then participate in the fun activities happening downtown and at Transfer Beach. More photos on pages 8 and 9 inside. Craig Spence
Rob Johnson ‘Citizen of the Year’ for 2015 The list of credits linking Rob Johnson to • Member of the Ladysmith Revitalization the well-being of Ladysmith was too long Committee; to completely cover during a ceremony • Member of the Ladysmith Maritime Society just before the annual Ladysmith Days Pa- and boat skipper of their heritage vessel for rade Saturday. the past eight years; “When I got the notes for Citizen of the year, • Conducting tours, which he developed, of I didn’t have much room to embellish or any- Ladysmith Harbour; thing,” Mayor Aaron Stone said in his speech, • Helping with Christmas Hamper deliveries “because I got two full pages of accomplish- each year... and than some. ments and contributions.” “This person works tirelessly on behalf of Johnson was ‘born and raised’ in Ladysmith Ladysmith, whether it be conducting guided walkand is a ‘true ambassador for our town,” he ing tours through town, greeting visitors, attendtold the crowd. ing council meetings, or spreading the good word The list of Johnson’s accomplishments over when travelling to other jurisdictions,” Stone said. the last 20 years includes: “The Ladysmith Celebrations Committee and • Member of The Rotary Club; the Town of Ladysmith are honored to presRob Johnson, centre, was named Citizen of the Year at Ladysmith Days Saturday. Congratulat- • Volunteer researcher for the Ladysmith & ent this award for 2015 to none other than Rob Johnson.” ing him are Ladysmith Celebration Committee Presient Barry Frech and Mayor Aaron Stone. District Historical Society
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