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COMMERCE Fulford stalwart looks at fi nal year Patterson’s to close by Dec. 2011

BY ELIZABETH NOLAN DRIFTWOOD STAFF A historic business that has been central to the Fulford community for eight decades is entering its fi nal year, says Patterson’s Market owner Bruce Patterson. In 1930, the Pattersons brought the general store business to Fulford from Beaver Point, where they had operated a store since 1915. But changing times and regu- lations have meant a diffi cult situation for the business, which struggles from ferry PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY traffic impacts and environ- BOB’S FRIEND: Najma Manx mimics a Bob Marley T-shirt image at the Salt Spring Goodtimes Band New Year’s Eve dance benefi t for Wolf Kids and the mental requirements affect- Jamie Reimer Fund held at Fulford Hall on Friday. See more New Year’s Eve photos on Page 12. ing its aging gas pumps. “You have to replace the ISLAND TRADITIONS pumps every 25 years for environmental concerns,” Patterson explained Monday. “We’re at that point now and with zero per cent profi t Polar swimmers splash into new year margin and a high replace- ment cost, it doesn’t really make any sense to replace Clear skies and no wind make for ideal conditions them.” Patterson said his decision BY SEAN MCINTYRE moments after getting out of the frigid water. shoreline. to withdraw from the busi- DRIFTWOOD STAFF Not even swimming off the coast of Alaska “It doesn’t feel that cold, but it’s still too cold ness has been in the works Try telling any of Salt Spring’s polar bear swim- with his father could prepare Abbott for the cold for me to go in,” Clemente said. “I’m a hardcore for some time, and he already mers that a lack of freezing rain and gale-force local water. Canadian but not that hardcore.” owns an apartment in Sidney. winds made this year’s event a walk in the park Banana Joe Clemente, a tropical plant enthu- Temperatures at Burgoyne Bay, Bader’s and “I’ve done my 26 years so and you’re likely to get an unwelcome splash of siast and amateur meteorologist, measured an Vesuvius Bay beaches, he said, usually come in it’s time to shut ‘er down and cold hard reality. air temperature of 2 degrees C under blue skies at around 20 Celsius during the summer. make the move,” he said. Cold, to state things politely, was the not-so- with no wind. More surprising were the widespread “may- Patterson said he plans to surprising response from most of the 30-odd “Vesuvius is a mild micro-climate so it’s usu- bes” and “definitelys” from most swimmers close the store by the end of participants who sliced through the water at ally a little warmer here,” he said. when they were asked whether they would do November. The soil testing Vesuvius Bay on Saturday at noon. Beaches on Salt Spring’s west coast may com- it again. and clean-up process of the Others, like Kevin Abbott, one of three people monly experience higher temperatures than Vesuvius Bay resident Ross Alexander, for exam- pump site will begin in 2012. who stayed in the water for about 16 minutes, those on the east side throughout the year, but ple, has been participating in the event for years. In addition to having to weren’t quite sure what to feel. that offered little comfort to swimmers faced PATTERSON’S continued on 2 “I think my limbs are freezing,” Abbott said, with a water temperature of 6 degrees C at the POLAR BEAR continued on 2

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THIS WEEK » said, after donning a strategically With a 91-year history, the polar placed fl eece jacket and toque. “The plunge at English Bay in Vancouver POLAR BEAR water was cold, but it’s a great way to is believed to be the longest-run- SWIM: start a new year. ning offi cial New Year’s Day dip in the See the big splash “Each time has been great, but I country. at Vesuvius Bay think I have to say that I’m really glad Neoprene-clad members of the it wasn’t a low tide so we’d have to Salt Spring Seals swimming club and walk far to get to the water.” local kayak guide Jack Rosen were out FACEBOOK Polar swim rookies Helen Brindle, in Vesuvius Bay well before the fi rst Meadow Rose Sorrell and Mela- polar bear swimmers hit the water. FAN OF THE WEEK » nie Marchant offered a resounding Rosen later noted that the cold “maybe” when it came to their like- water may have played a role in crack- Deb LeBlanc is the lihood of a repeat performance in ing part of his kayak as he attempted 2012. an Eskimo roll for onlookers. Driftwood’s Facebook “Each year we always said we would Within 20 minutes of the initial “Fan of the Week” but we never did and we were fi nally plunge, calm at Vesuvius Bay had Deb has 350 friends! all together this time,” said Sorrell. been restored as participants and Every year, tens of thousands onlookers headed for the warm con- of polar plungers in communities fi nes of hearth and home. across Canada partake in what has For some, the beach at Vesuvius STAY CONNECTED » become a yearly right of passage for Bay made way for a warm towel while Be part of the Driftwood’s the plunge faithful. others sought a stiff drink. online community. An exception is in Yellowknife, Once he got his legs back in order, Sign up for email news updates, a weekly NWT, where the “Freezin’ for a Rea- Abbott knew exactly what he’d be son” dip occurs after the spring thaw doing. E-dition news digest, Facebook community updates, PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY and short, timely messages via Twitter. in March. “‘I’m heading for the hot tub,” he Kevin Abbott after 16 minutes in the ocean: “I think Thousands more choose to observe said. “For the rest of the day.” gulfislands.net/signup.html the slightly saner tradition of watch- A video of this year’s polar bear my limbs are freezing.” More photos on pages 11 ing the festivities from a splash-safe swim is at gulfi slandsdriftwood.com. and 15 and on our Facebook fan page. COMMUNITY LINKS » CRIME Looking for an on-line link to the weekly horoscope? www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Local marine fi rm victim in fraud case look under “Community Links” Accountant charged Dec. 31 and was released on a posedly made on their behalf. Pitcher is charged with $25,000 cash bond after being Walker said Monday that defrauding Island Marine BY ELIZABETH NOLAN charged with seven counts of his lawyer has advised against Construction of $456,666 — DRIFTWOOD STAFF fraud by the federal prosecu- speaking about the case while almost half the total amount of A Salt Spring-based business tion offi ce. it is before the court, but to his $956,944 he is alleged to have GULF ISLANDS is one of fi ve corporate victims Salt Spring resident Ross knowledge the points reported skimmed between 2004 and of accounting fraud amounting Walker’s company Island by the Times Colonist are accu- 2010. to almost $1 million. Marine Construction is one of rate. When asked if he was happy As reported in the Times fi ve companies that Pitcher is Pitcher served as Island WEEKENDER www.gulfislands.net that charges had been laid, Colonist last Friday, Ernest accused of swindling through Marine Construction’s accoun- Walker said, “Finally — yes.” UPCOMING THIS WEEK » Mark Pitcher, head of Pitcher phony tax bills. Pitcher alleg- tant since the company was He agreed that learning of the & Associates Public Accoun- edly applied cheques written incorporated in 1996. Over the crime was a personal blow as tants, Inc., was arrested at his by clients to the Receiver Gen- years Walker believed he knew well as being harmful to his home in Saanich on Dec. 30. eral to his own business tax Pitcher well, but his business business. He appeared before Provincial expenses and also asked clients suffered by far the greatest loss- Pitcher makes his next court Court Judge Adrian Brooks on to remit payments he had sup- es amongst the fi ve companies. appearance on Jan. 14. DON’T BE LEFT IN THE DARK! HARBOURS END Market to close HONDA MARINE & EQUIPMENT PATTERSON’S 250-537-4202 continued from 1 GENERATOR 122 Upper Ganges Rd. at Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm the head of Ganges Harbour Saturdays 9:00am - 1:00pm deal with a costly environmental clean-up, Patterson EU2000ic said his decision was infl uenced by the village’s end as a viable place of business. FREE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS Tide Tables AT FULFORD HARBOUR “Fulford has ceased to be a commercial destination Admiral’s Home Hardware Salt Spring Coff ee Co. Pacific Standard Time – measured in feet in any way, shape or form due to the problems we’ve Apple Photo Island Savings Salt Spring Books sponsored by Harbours End Marine & Equipment Ltd. inherited from BC Ferries,” he said. “No one wants to Barb’s Buns Island Star Video Salt Spring Inn TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT B-Side Jana’s Bakery Salt Spring Physio JAN m ft m ft come to the village and deal with the chaos.” Calvin’s Library Sears 05 07:08 3.6 11.8 09 01:05 1.2 3.9 Patterson said the lack of parking in the village has Chamber Offi ce Love My Kitchen Shipstones WE 12:20 2.8 9.2 SU 08:45 3.4 11.2 Core Inn Long Harbour Skin Sensations 15:48 3.1 10.2 15:32 2.1 6.9 meant people who are picking up and dropping off Creekhouse Terminal Sports Traders 23:27 0.5 1.6 19:36 2.3 7.5 passengers fi ll his parking stalls more often than his Dagwoods Marketplace Cafe Studio One HONDA 06 07:36 3.5 11.5 own customers do, and that people also leave their Embe Bakery Moby’s The Local TH 13:08 2.7 8.9 10 01:34 1.5 4.9 cars there during trips off island. Although with Pat- Fulford Inn Meadowbrook The Fritz 16:35 2.9 9.5 M0 09:05 3.4 11.2 Fulford Ferry Morningside-Fulford Thrifty’s GENERATOR 16:17 1.8 5.9 terson’s departure the village will lose its unoffi cial Golf Course NE Fitness TJ Beans 07 00:01 0.6 2.0 21:14 2.2 7.2 mayor, he said there is still the possibility that some EU3000is FR 08:01 3.5 11.5 GISS Raven St. Market Café Transitions version of the store could continue under another Greenwoods ReMax Uptown Pizza 13:57 2.5 8.2 11 02:01 1.8 5.9 Golden Island Royal LePage Uniglobe 17:25 2.7 8.9 TU 09:25 3.3 10.8 owner. What the village will look like is something GVM Rock Salt Vesuvius Store 08 00:34 0.9 3.0 16:59 1.6 5.2 he’s not able to predict, but Patterson did point out Hospital Rendezvous Café Vesuvius Ferry on SA 08:24 3.5 11.5 23:27 2.3 7.5 the former parking lot will be fenced in for the envi- Harbour Foods Senior’s Centre Board 14:46 2.3 7.5 Harbour House Hotel Seabreeze Motel Vesuvius Ferry 18:23 2.5 8.2 ronmental clean-up. Harlan’s Seaside Fish & Chip Terminal “It will force a few people to come to terms that there is no short-term parking,” he suggested.

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Building Regulation Bylaw Info Sessions: Tuesday, JANUARY 11 Newsbeat ArtSpring, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. WEATHER La Niña ‘loads the dice’ for wild winter on the islands Much-talked-about be on the way, especially at higher elevations. phenomenon just “The dice are loaded in favour one of many weather of a colder and wetter winter,” Jones said. makers In keeping with the ever-chang- ing nature of meteorological sci- ence, Jones notes, the El Niña BY SEAN MCINTYRE phenomenon is only one of sever- DRIFTWOOD STAFF al factors that professionals use to If you happen to think Novem- help predict weather conditions. ber’s snow and December’s rain What with the Pacific Dec- were all that stood in the way adal Oscillation, North American of brighter mornings and bud- Oscillation, the Madden-Julian ding flowers, it’s time to think Oscillation, snow cover, soil again and prepare for what many moisture and mean temperature experts anticipate to be one heck trends all coming into play, Jones of a winter. said, La Niña probably accounts That’s because the cooling of for approximately 15 per cent of surface sea temperatures in the the components that determine tropics isn’t likely to have its full what kind of winter we’ll experi- effect around these parts until ence. late January or February. “All of these things add up,” he said. PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY “Too much credit is given Attributing everything to La Strange confi gurations of ice have been spotted lately during the extended cold spell that’s been part of the Niña or her El Niño antithesis, winter of 2010-11 so far. Meteorologists are predicting more cool, snowy, wet weather to come before spring to La Niña. It’s not a black Jones added, is a convenient way arrives this year. to summarize complex and unpredictable weather patterns. South Pacifi c and Australia expe- whenever the snow begins to fl y. and fuel. and white world, it’s a “It happens all the time. Too riencing warm and wet condi- “The Salt Spring Island Fire- “Be prepared in advance for a much credit is given to La Niña,” tions while Canada is left with Rescue Department is prepared minimum of 72 hours but, due to he said. “It’s not a black and white colder-than-normal conditions. 365 days a year for calls to assist living on an island, we should be matter of statistics and world, it’s a matter of statistics Given the complexity of weath- residents, BC Ambulance Service, prepared for fi ve days in reserve and probability.” er models over such a large area, police and others during emer- stocks,” he said. But even the Environment Can- Jones won’t go so far as to credit gency conditions,” he said. With La Niña looming out in the probability.” ada website ranks El Niño and La La Niña for the signifi cant early “More often than not, we are Pacifi c, why not be proactive and Niña among the “major factors” season snowfall in B.C.’s moun- called to non-emergency situa- obtain that snow shovel before a DAVID JONES that influence “the year-to-year tains or the epic fl oods in Queen- tions because someone has not major weather event? Meteorologist, Environment fl uctuations of seasonal tempera- sland, Australia. prepared in advance. Be pre- According to Bremner, the same Canada ture and precipitation anomalies But the dice are still loaded. pared and proactive today for goes for restocking the emergency in Canada.” Here on Salt Spring, that means tomorrow — it is everyone’s cupboard, replacing worn-out Scientists believe the La Niña residents should be prepared for responsibility to be aware and batteries, rehearsing an emergen- trend is caused by a strength- much more than the usual incon- ready,” he said. cy plan and having an older-style La Niña, as the phenomenon ening of trade winds that travel veniences that accompany a win- Under normal circumstances, telephone on hand in case of a is commonly known, can mean across the Pacific Ocean from ter storm. the fi re department advises people power failure. higher-than-normal precipitation Mexico towards South East Asia. Salt Spring Fire Chief Tom to review emergency prepared- The Government of Canada has levels and below-normal temper- The stronger winds push warmer Bremner notes that his staff and ness material online or at the Salt compiled a comprehensive multi- atures every three or four years. water westward, allowing colder volunteers receive calls for every- Spring Island Public Library, pre- media resource to help residents According to Environment Can- water to rise up from the Pacifi c’s thing from downed power lines pare their vehicles and fi re places stay safe during an emergency. ada meteorologist David Jones, depths in its place. and fallen trees to motor vehicle for winter conditions, and main- For more information, visit www. more wild winter weather could The process leaves much of the collisions and medical assists tain extra reserves of food, water getprepared.gc.ca. News briefs

year. That’s in contrast to garages or carports, the end 2010 saw the average ment.ca/. Assessments the provincial trend that neighbourhood and view. drop to approximately People who feel an FOR saw residential home val- Royal LePage Salt Spring $381,000 and the median assessment is not fair or fall below ues rise between three and realtor Tom Navratil said to $379,000. accurate can contact the seven per cent, said Reu- the decrease on Salt Spring But although the Gulf number listed on their THERECORD provincial ben Danakody, area asses- is not surprising, given that Islands’ lower market assessment notice to speak sor for the Greater Victoria the median and average value in turn signals lower with an appraiser. Appeals • A Year in Review round- trend region. price of residential homes selling prices and borrow- can be fi led until Jan. 31, up of names from Driftwood BY ELIZABETH NOLAN It’s also low in compari- priced under $500,000 ing leverage for homeown- 2011. obituaries in 2010 was not DRIFTWOOD STAFF son to southern Vancou- fell by around the same ers, it could also mean a B.C. Assessment report- 100 per cent complete in last Salt Spring homeown- ver Island, where property amount in the past year. slightly lower tax bill come ed the taxable value of the week’s paper. Lotus Ruckle ers may be facing a sec- values rose around four “Basically we have a fl at July, if local government 2011 assessment roll for and Noreen Mary Clarke ond year of slight decline per cent in Victoria and as market with relaxed pric- bodies don’t decide to the province is $908 bil- were missed. when property assessment much as seven per cent in es,” Navratil said. increase their tax rates to lion, an increase of eight • A Dec. 22 article about notices are delivered this the Highlands region. According to local real make up for the declining per cent over last year’s Salt Spring’s reduction in week. Danakody said the annu- estate statistics gathered assessment roll in their total value of $841 billion. GHG emissions contained an B.C. Assessment data al assessment is based by Navratil, the aver- jurisdiction. A total of 1,902,875 incorrect fi gure. ICBC reports released today shows the on real estate sales in the age price of a single fam- Homeowners will receive properties were valued for that Salt Spring had about market value of homes on area and also takes into ily, residential non-water- assessment notices in the the 2011 roll, an increase 1,000 more “light” vehicles in Salt Spring and through- account individual prop- front home was around mail, but can also view of 19,206 properties — or 2009 than it did in 2002 — a out the southern Gulf erty conditions, including $389,000 at year end in assessments online until one per cent — compared category that includes more Islands fell between one age and condition of the 2009, while the median midnight on March 15 at to 1,883,669 properties on than the hybrid, Smart cars and two per cent since last home, amenities such as price was $385,000. Year- http://evaluebc.bcassess- the 2010 roll. and electric vehicles cited.

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Trust: internet is with the clip. time Salt Spring resident Rob Dunn questioned whether Publishing Wednesday, January 26. still ‘an ideal tool’ “For those of you who don’t Lee on Christmas Eve. Rob Lee was a pseudonym Deadline Tuesday, January 11 understand that a link can “I removed it as soon as I given that his own Facebook take you to a completely new found it,” Lisa Dunn wrote. site indicates he only has a BY SEAN MCINTYRE site, it can and it does,” wrote Dunn said the Trust’s Face- single friend. ADVERTISING DEADLINES: DRIFTWOOD STAFF Jill Treewater in a recent letter book page is still a work in Lee, who stood by his identi- Driftwood display ads, Friday 2pm The appearance of the to the editor. “ISG has links to progress, set up largely as a ty in a Tuesday afternoon email Driftwood classifi ed display ads, Monday 4pm notorious Ehring Bunker the Islands Trust Act — that “place holder” to “hold the message and subsequent tele- Weekender display ads, Tuesday 2pm video on the Islands Trust’s doesn’t mean we wrote it.” Islands Trust name and brand phone call, took exception to Weekender classifi ed display ads, Tuesday 4pm own Facebook site has high- while we further evaluate it as the Trust’s attempts to dodge lighted some of the compli- a potential communication the issue. cations inherent in the rush “ . . . we have tool.” “It could have been posted ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES: towards developing a social Dunn further notes that: by Sean McIntyre, Rob Lee, media presence. “staff created the page last Gordon Lightfoot, Gordon The video features a visibly deliberately not month, and we have delib- Campbell and it does not irate Adolf Hitler speaking, in erately not announced or change the issue. They did German, to Third Reich staff promoted the site as we do exactly what they indignantly members. announced or not yet have policies in place claimed the Islanders for Self- What’s generated so much regarding its use. Government did, but instead RICK KIMBERLY ERIN MACKINNON YOUNG JORY discussion over the past few promoted the site as “From the day of cre- of owning up to it, they try to Ph: 250-537-9933 Ph: 250-537-9933 PH: 250-537-9933 weeks, however, is that sub- ation, our Facebook page feign indignation and twist ext. 202 ext. 205 EXT. 211 titles inserted by the video’s directs visitors to our website, the subject, hoping I’m not [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] anonymous creator portray we do not yet have and indicates that we do not real and no one will know they local Trust committee mem- currently have the capacity to have egg on their face.” CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: ber George Ehring as Hitler. moderate discussions.” For its part, Dunn said, the While views about the clip’s policies in place She said the Ehring Bunker Islands Trust has every inten- 250.537.9933 classifi ed@gulfi slands.net propriety abound, a point video failed to meet multiple tion of staying the course 328 Lower Ganges Road that’s started to generate some criteria listed in the B.C. gov- with an online presence that all ads must be pre-paid unless debate is the role social media regarding its use.” ernment’s widely accepted includes the use of social other arrangements have been made in advance network administrators have LISA DUNN screening standards. media networks. when it comes to non-admin- Islands Trust director of The bunker clip, Dunn said, In March, she said, Trust FLYERS: istrators posting material and Trust area services was removed on account Council will consider approval We can deliver your fl yer to 4400 readers. links on sites like Facebook. that it contained abusive or of a $40,000 budget proposal Rates are 5¢ each. 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BY ELIZABETH NOLAN pipe or a wire is a wire.” Pest control experts ensure that if DRIFTWOOD STAFF Diseases such as hantavirus are they are going to use poison, they put People who live in rural areas are usu- also a real possibility, and rodents can it in secure bait stations that other ani- ally resigned to living with mice, but contaminate the food they have left mals can’t enter. when it comes to rats, tolerance goes behind. “I’ve seen some people put it out in JOIN the GYM out the window. buckets or scatter it across the barn A proliferation of rodents throughout fl oor — any animal can get at it because Let us help you make 2011 southwestern B.C. in recent years has it isn’t self-contained, which increases more people than ever before faced the chance of secondary poisoning.” your fi ttest year! with the problem and wondering how The effect of secondary poisoning Don’t belong to a gym? to deal with it, trying everything from has been studied in owls, including the ultrasound repellers to the Rat Zapper barn owl, which the federal Committee Come in for a free workout. electrocution device. on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in livingstrongstudios.ca “It is a bad year,” Karen Cross, owner Canada has registered as a threatened 250.931.5483 of the locally based pest control com- species in southern B.C. 120 HEREFORD AVE. pany P.C.S. Gulf Islands confi rmed last Researchers for Environment Canada week. found evidence of rodenticide in the liv- “It’s been bad for the past three years, ers of 70 per cent of 164 dead owls from but this past year the population’s just B.C. and the Yukon collected from 1988 exploded.” to 2003. While the poison was thought COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAMS According to B.C.’s Ministry of Envi- to be directly responsible for only three ronment, the three main species affect- per cent of those deaths, the scientists Salt Spring Island COMMUNITY ing the coastal area are the house theorized that behavioural changes Caring for ourselves SOCIETY mouse, the Norway rat and the black caused by rodenticide could have made and others ... Coordinator: Sharon Glover 250-537-4607 rat. All are introduced species that came owls more susceptible to accidents and to North America along with European collisions. PHOTOS.COM January 2011 settlers. Mike Grandbois of the Island Wildlife Rats have increasingly made their pres- Long since fi rmly established, Cross Natural Care Centre said although he Free, Caring Peer Support: ence known on Salt Spring in recent said plenty of available food and last hasn’t seen any injured raptors that for & by Seniors! year’s mild winter are likely to blame for years. have conclusively been damaged by Individual support is available to seniors the recent onslaught. Given shelter and poison, he wouldn’t be surprised if it who are going through a tough spot food, rodents will multiply rapidly — Besides removing or securing poten- was an underlying cause in some cases. emotionally or socially. and it’s human behaviour that is draw- tial food sources close to the house, pre- While the centre has no protocol on A qualified and caring senior will visit ing them in. vention methods should consider the poison for rats, Grandbois said, “I think at home to listen and support weekly . Compost heaps, outdoor pet bowls structure and its surroundings. Rodents it’s just safe to say chemical poison will Do you (or a friend, relative or neighbour) and trees with unpicked fruit are among don’t like to be exposed, so it’s a good cause more damage than just killing need this kind of special, warm support? the sources that attract rodents to peo- idea to avoid anything that could pro- them.” If so, or if you would like to know more about this ple’s living space. Cross said one of the vide coverage such as stacked fi rewood Linda Gilkeson of the Salt Spring program, please call Sharon at 537- 4607. biggest draws is bird seed, which birds or equipment, or plants set directly Conservancy suggests that some poi- CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED! tend to scatter all around feeders. against the house. sons are worse than others, and people Along with food, our cosy homes are How to deal with rodents after they’ve should educate themselves about the attractive to unwanted guests. Accord- infested the home may be best left to products. ing to Cross, rodents react to warm air the professionals, especially if poison is How to use traps effectively might “BETTER BREATHERS” Club! coming out of a house just like people being considered. also be an area for the professionals, Have COPD ?- asthma, emphysema, lung related issues- do to the air coming out out of a bakery: “You have to be careful they’re not who attend frequent seminars on ani- a new group will meet monthly starting soon they smell the goodness inside and are going to die inside a wall or inside the mal behaviour. (if we have enough interest) to learn to optimize compelled to go in. Even the tiniest home, because a dead rat is worse than “You really have to understand breathing. All welcome! crack will cause them to seek out the a live one,” Cross said, referring to the rodents. There’s a way to place a trap Please call 250-537-4607 to express interest. openings to build their nests. smell. and not to place a trap,” Cross said. Besides being generally unpleasant, Cross observed that members of the For more information, visit related there are good reasons to exclude rats public tend to go overboard with poison sites at www.healthlinkbc.ca or www. Blood Pressure Clinic- Monday 31 January and mice from the home, Cross said. and don’t always follow the necessary env.gov.bc.ca. Professional help can be from 10:00 - noon at friendly, inviting Salt Spring Seniors - FREE! “Both can cause structural damage in safety procedures to protect pets, other sought locally from P.C.S. Gulf Islands at a house — mice can chew through wires wildlife and humans. 250-537-0089. LOCAL ECONOMY Monetary foundation hopes for ‘universal usage’ of SS Dollars Island currency an eTM machine tied to a chari- “The interest helps to offset table donation model, and a com- operating costs,” according to the • Grouts embarks on 10th year munity weekly sweepstakes tied foundation’s website. “This inter- to a strong ‘ask for your change in est is also used to fund deserving ✓ No Mold BY SEAN MCINTYRE $$’ campaign,” he said. local projects.” • Sealers DRIFTWOOD STAFF “Increasing access to $$ has Board members noted that Directors of the Salt Spring been a priority for the board,” support for such projects has ✓ No Mildew Island Monetary Foundation Contardi added. been limited, but added that sev- ✓ No Worries • Mortars were keen to cast aside a defl ating The challenge is compounded eral initiatives will be considered 2010 and focus on the future dur- by shoppers’ increasing use of as funds become available. ing their annual general meeting credit and debit cards to pay for The currency can be bought • Thinset at Central Hall last week. items and services in lieu of cash. at par at Thrifty Foods, Mouat’s Monetary foundation presi- A survey conducted by the mon- and the Salt Spring Chamber of dent Michael Contardi called etary foundation in early 2010 Commerce. 2010 a year of “exploration and revealed that as many as 75 per Contardi said the foundation change” for Salt Spring Dollars cent of transactions on the island intends to host events designed and its board in an address to fel- are made with plastic. to educate people about the mer- low members on Dec. 30. Getting people in the habit of its of community currencies and “Much of the year was charac- asking for Salt Spring Dollars in the monetary system. terized by in-depth discussions, their change is the best way to New to the board this year are debate, research and deliberation encourage the success of the cur- Paula Blundell and Shoshanah on how we can transition to a rency, Contardi noted. Waxman. They join veteran board more community-centric model; According to the group’s web- members Daniel Ruane, Contardi one [based on] increasing the $$ site, the use of local currency and Donn Tarris. in circulation and more commu- pays signifi cant dividends when Eric Booth, Bob McGinn and nity usage [rather than] tourist it comes to encouraging local Jesse Gebhard resigned in 2010. and collector popularity,” Con- spending. A trust fund managed The group is always looking for tardi said. by the monetary foundation new volunteers and anyone who Among the year’s top priori- earns interest on the Canadian would like to learn more about ties, he noted, will be taking the dollars it holds and has enjoyed local currencies and monetary island’s colourful community increases in the market value of policy. SLEGG LUMBER currency from universal accep- the gold and silver holdings it More information about Salt Mon.-Fri. 7am-5pm, Sat. 8:30-5:00 804 Fulford-Ganges Road i[ tance to universal usage. maintains to back the Salt Spring Spring Dollars is available online 250-537-4978 “Some ideas include the use of Dollars. at www.saltspringdollars.com. 6 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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MBMB LABS LABS goodbye to funky 2062 Henry Avenue W. 656-1334 Sidney, B.C. V8L 1Y5 Ganges shops Business owners appears to be happy with APPLIANCE REPAIR the change, she has appreci- remain mostly ated hearing from customers INSTALLATIONS how much the store meant positive to them. & SERVICING “There’s been a lot of grati- Salt Spring Sears Warranty serviceman. BY ELIZABETH NOLAN tude from people for having Authorized for repair of all other makes of appliances. DRIFTWOOD STAFF the store — it’s kind of like A constant stream of well- being eulogized while you’re 24 hr. wishers and people making still alive . . . We did some- The service final purchases were in evi- thing good. I’m grateful to available dence along Fulford-Gan- have had that opportunity.” Right ges Road on New Year’s Eve But she feels the loss of the as four local entrepreneurs small businesses from one Hand Peter prepared to face 2011 with- of Ganges’ most visible loca- Andress out a street-front business. tions is a mistake. Man At 2 p.m. last Friday, the “The face of Salt Spring, 250-537-0881 start of the final hour in the charm of Salt Spring, is going to go. We’re used to this e: [email protected] Fully Insured business for Admiral’s Spe- cialty Foods saw owner Paul corporate takeover happen- Boatman looking cheerful ing elsewhere, but to have it as he whipped up custom happening on Salt Spring is orders of sushi for poten- shocking.” 7HENYOUNEEDALAWYER tially the last time. At Acoustic Planet, multi- FORQUALITYREPRESENTATION Boatman said he wasn’t generations of the family surprised by the number of were on hand Wednesday to #ALL+EITH/LIVER "3C ,," people passing through to help owners Greg Esposito wish him and his staff well and Michele MacKenzie shift while snapping up remain- gears from their retail shop to ,ITIGATION ing goods at 50 per cent off. their recording studio facing “We’ve been taking care of onto the parking lot. Esposito s#IVILAND#RIMINAL the community for over 20 said he would miss the loca- years,” he explained. tion with its familiar rustic s%STATEAND7ILLDISPUTES bench out front, where a lot s2EAL%STATE#LAIMS of memories and friendships were formed over the years. s#ONSTRUCTION ,IENCLAIMS “It’s not about the “The nice thing about a shop like this, everyone shopping, it’s about who frequents it becomes a friend,” he noted. But 3INCE although giving up a “room ATALLLEVELSOF#OURT the space. It’s the with a view,” Esposito said, “I think maybe it will work out okay. We have to think place for the soul positive — we’ll be under one 3ALT3PRING)SLAND   roof.” #ELLPHONE   connecting.” Saltspring Soapworks +EITH/LIVER owner Linda Quiring has also TERESA HITCH elected to remain positive. Windfl ower Moon customer Though as a lease-holder her store is guaranteed space in the Creekhouse complex, SALT SPRING ISLAND Admiral’s present loca- her new location at the cur- POWER & SAIL SQUADRON tion is slated for demolition rent Mark’s Work Wearhouse this month and the business annex won’t be available hasn’t been invited to the until that business can move BOATING COURSE new building that’s going up. into the new building. That So far Boatman hasn’t found will mean months without another space, although he’s having a retail shop. LAST CHANCE said it’s possible he could be Quiring said building TO REGISTER back in business if a suitable owner Leon Aptekmann has opportunity arises. been considerate in schedul- Next door at Windflower ing the construction for the Moon, owner Laura Roveda time when most businesses has decided not to seek other see their lowest sales. commercial space for her “I have to give Leon credit shop, which catered to the — he’s a great landlord . . . I island’s metaphysical needs think he’s cognizant that this with books, crystals and tarot is a real hardship,” Quiring Canada’s Premier Recreational Boating Program cards, plus imported clothing said. and jewellery. “All we can hope is it just In-depth Boat Operation and Safety Training Roveda was on hand goes really smoothly and plus the challenge of Plotting and Navigation throughout the final week to we’re open at the end of say goodbye to her clients, April.” Includes mandatory Pleasure Craft many of whom saw the busi- Until then, Soapworks Operator Card ness as more than a commer- products will be available cial enterprise. at their factory across from th Course starts on Tuesday, January 11 “Most of the time I don’t Merchant Mews. Aptekmann and runs for 13 weeks (each Tuesday) come in here for a material has also approved an out- Cost exchange,” said Jeanne-Ma- door kiosk for the courtyard $255.00 which includes all course materials, rie Herman. area of the current Creek- “You come in for the heart, house complex. exam and fi rst year membership with Canadian for a spiritual exchange — Mark’s staff have also been Power & Sail Squadron and I’ve sent people in for affected by the project. At Time that.” least one employee has been 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. “It’s not about shopping, laid off for the period of reno- PHOTOS BY ELIZABETH NOLAN Location it’s about the space. It’s the vation and construction. From top, a man takes a break at the legendary Acoustic Planet place for the soul connect- bench; Michele MacKenzie and Greg Esposito of Acoustic Planet Gulf Islands Secondary School, 112 Rainbow Road ing,” agreed customer Teresa Music move some instruments from the music store to their Limited spaces available. Call Lynn Clark at Hitch. Post your comment to this story studio around the corner; Teresa Hitch gets a fi nal dose of Wind- online at 250-537-5377 by January 7th to register Roveda said that while fl ower Moon spirit. no one in the community www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011 | 7 NEWSBEAT SAM ANDERSON VOLUNTEERISM APPLIANCE REPAIR Prompt, Reliable and Professional Service Factory Certifi ed Warranty Technician Meals on Wheels program delivers for all Makes and Models Hot Water Tank and Appliance Installation Licenced Refrigeration. Fully Insured. both food and community strength Emergency Service. SAM ANDERSON Volunteers range from island’s TEL: 250-537-5268 FAX: 250-537-1100 youngest to eldest [email protected]

BY ELIZABETH NOLAN DRIFTWOOD STAFF AUTHORIZED WARRANTY FOR AEG, ASKO, BOSCH, DCS, DACOR, DANBY, DIMPLEX, ELECTROLUX, FABER, Anyone still pondering a calendar pur- FISHER PAYKEL, FRIGIDAIRE, GE, GAGGENEAU, HOTPOINT, INGLIS, KENMORE, chase for 2011 should look no further KITCHENAID, LG, MARVELLE, MAYTAG, MIELE, SUB ZERO, ULTRALINE, than the local publication featuring RCMP THERMADOR, VIKING, WEST KING, WHIRLPOOL, WOODS mascot Const. Budolph Link. SEARS SENIOR WARRANTY TECHNICIAN FOR Not only will buyers (or gift recipients) SALT SPRING ISLAND get to admire the stuffed bison’s snazzy new outfit each month, they’ll also be supporting Meals on Wheels, a grassroots initiative involving a wide cross-section of ON CALL & the community. Program coordinator Catherine Bennett ON TIME reports that although similar programs in other B.C. communities are at risk due to funding cuts, the Salt Spring version is Our Island's alive and well due to the generous sup- only Interprovincial port of local donors and volunteers. Journeymen Glaziers Thirty-six regular and on-call drivers deliver hot meals every weekday of the year, not excepting holidays. The effort • Auto Glass TROY KAYE helps elderly people remain independent, PHOTO BY ELIZABETH NOLAN • Residential & Commercial in their homes and in contact with the Ron and Nancy Holcroft are long-time Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers. • Aluminum Fabrication outside world. • Custom Skylights “It’s a lot of work to organize, but every- versation,” Bennett said. mission, except when no one was at home • Mirrors & Shower Doors one clearly sees its value,” Bennett said, From the recipient’s perspective, How- to receive the meal and there was no place noting the program has been running ell said the drivers are “in a hurry but to put it. • Custom Sunrooms here for around 35 years. they’re all good people. Most of them can Over the course of the years, they have Free Estimates “It’s keeping people in their homes — give a joke and laugh, and I think that’s built up acquaintanceships with clients, the institutional life isn’t necessarily the part of life. You have to have a good laugh although as the driver, Ron gets annoyed Your "clear" choice for glass. best for everybody.” every day.” if Nancy takes too long talking. (“They Hot meals are prepared fresh from value the contact, but you have to weigh scratch at the Greenwoods kitchen, and that against their dinner getting cold,” he Kapa Kai Glass sent out in foil containers that drivers “It’s a lot of work to organize, said.) The Holcrofts recently learned, for 250-653-4148 carry in insulated bags. People who take example, that Mrs. Howell shares a birth- the meals may be recovering from an ill- day with Ron — she turned 95 the same ness or injury, or may not feel up to cook- but everyone clearly sees its day he turned 94. ing an entire meal just for themselves. At the other end of the spectrum are Mrs. Howell, a 95-year-old Brinkworthy the Holcrofts’ neighbours, who are the Relax... resident, said she thinks Meals on Wheels value.” program’s youngest volunteers. Heather is “an absolutely wonderful program. Fox moved with her family to the island a “The meals are very good — it’s not CATHERINE BENNETT year ago and chose Meals on Wheels for HOT TUBS, POOLS, SAUNAS something you could make for yourself,” an introductory volunteer activity. Howell said. MOW coordinator “We wanted to get involved with the “And where can you get a meal at that community right away and it needed to price? When you add it all up, we’re really be something that worked with the kids,” fortunate to get a meal delivered to the Bennett said there is no shortage of reg- Fox explained. door. I don’t know how they do it.” ular drivers, and they range the full spec- Having recently moved up from a six- Around 500 meals are sent out each trum from a mother with two small chil- month stint as a relief driver, Fox now month to clients who pay a reasonable dren to 94-year-old Ron Holcroft. Holcroft has a regular route every second Tuesday. $6 per container. Production costs are began volunteering more than a dozen Her fi ve-year-old son and three-year-old covered partially by the Vancouver Island years ago, driving an old four-wheel-drive daughter act as delivery agents, taking Health Authority and with funding from car that could take him up bad roads. His turns to bring the meals to clients. other individuals and groups. Money wife Nancy, now 87, joined as his regular “We see it all as opportunities for from the Salt Spring Legion’s poppy fund partner shortly afterward as the result of learning — we don’t want them to have is directed to the program. Other contrib- a snowy day. a homogenized view of the world,” Fox utors are the Salt Spring Foundation and “I suggested Nancy come with me. That said. the Lady Minto Hospital Ladies’ Auxiliary. worked out really well and we’ve been Fox also said the clients seem to value Community volunteers are another doing it as a partnership ever since,” Hol- having the contact with children, and for reason the program continues to enjoy croft said. the family, it’s a nice way to be connected success. Although their time with clients The Holcrofts are some of the program’s with the older generation as their grand- Aquafun Family Pools is short, the interaction is an important most active participants, taking the north- parents don’t live close by. one. For some people the volunteer may end route every Wednesday. In the past Bennett agreed, “When people are more & Spas Ltd. be the only person they see that day, and they were often sent into the south end and more isolated from their extended 1-800-496-2611 drivers are able to recognize if a meal and remember some dicey situations, families, this is a real grassroots way of recipient is experiencing some kind of such as trying to go up Reynolds Road connecting . . . It strikes me every day how 5265 TRANS. CANADA HWY., DUNCAN diffi culty or notify the health authorities if without chains while a group of children vital and simple our program is.” www.aquafunpools.ca there is a crisis. tobogganed down. The Budolph Link calendar can be pur- “It’s no more than five minutes, but “Trying to fi nd the way in can be dif- chased for $10 at the Salt Spring RCMP Our technicians we do have time for a physical check, a fi cult,” Nancy said, but the Holcrofts have station, the SOLID store and other spots are on friendly smile and a few minutes of con- never been unsuccessful on a delivery around town. Salt Spring every week FIRE DISTRICT Fire dept. welcomes class of 2010 Great Wines. Great Savings. Three new members, Wyatt also reported that the nent. fire district’s latest volunteer “I want to thank the trustees plus eight on the recruitment drive attracted eight who took the time to attend our  horizon recruits, who will begin training December association meeting,” in early 2011. Wyatt said. “Our members gen- VISIT OUR NEW, MODERN FACILITY The Salt Spring Island Fire- He thanked everyone who erally felt the dialogue was good Rescue Department is proud to assisted with the recruitment and we appreciated the time you THE welcome three new volunteer effort. spent answering our concerns.” Wine Cellar fi refi ghters to its ranks. Speaking at the fire board’s The Dec. 7 discussion was Nancy Purssell, Clayton Aker- monthly meeting on Dec. 20, scheduled after volunteer fire- ON PREMISES WINE AND BEER MAKING man and David Lewington all Wyatt said a meeting between fighter Kurt Irwin expressed completed their 2010 recruit- volunteers and fi re department concerns at November’s regular ment-course objectives with fl ying trustees in early December monthly meeting about the fi re colours, according to Mark Wyatt, addressed some questions about department’s rising budget and 131 PRICE ROAD • 250 931 1963 president of the island’s Volunteer the long-term viability of the fi re questioned the district’s com- TUES. - SAT. 12:30 - 4:30 OR BY APPT. Firefi ghters’ Association. department’s volunteer compo- mitment to its volunteers. 8 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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EDITORIAL Social awakening he year 2010 was good for the folks at Face- book. Facebook.com became the most visited website in the world, the site surpassed 500T million active users and the company’s 23-year-old founder Mark Zuckerberg was named Time’s Person of the Year. If you’re unable (or unwilling) to learn more about friends, likes, status updates, privacy set- tings and the rest of it, don’t fret. Your turn will come. If social media’s pervasive pop cultural assault doesn’t get you to open your own account, tales from those you know and those you love will do their best to break down what little resistance is left. The vast array of social media sites and tools, of which Facebook and Twitter lead the way, experienced their most signifi cant coming of age in 2010 by penetrating mainstream culture. The past year even featured the fi rst exo- spheric tweet from an astronaut on his way to fi x the Hubble telescope. THE ISSUE: “Launch was awe- What does LMH mean to you? Social media some!!!” Mike Massimino tweeted colleagues at BY ROSEMARY TRUMP Surgery has been called the heart of a hospital. It is a greets the NASA headquarters. I want to thank Victoria Woodman for her excellent core service that places high standards of professional mainstream Whether trivial or ger- letter regarding the cancellation of surgical services VIEWPOINT delivery on all medical staff. Such demands keep staff mane, social media has at Lady Minto Hospital. (“Operating room,” Dec. 15 excited and interested, and will attract newly trained WE SAY: clearly taken off. Driftwood.) professionals who seek to live here and serve our com- Internet frontier These days, it’s hard The SOS (Save Our Surgery) group has been working hard on munity with skill and enthusiasm. to fi nd a company, NGO, behalf of the community to have this service reinstated, and I must A growing and secure community depends on its safety nets: fi re to test Facebook sports franchise, rock confess that until recently I have been content to let them fi ght department, police and medical care. Each level is interdependent newcomers band or ballet troupe this battle for me. After all, we live on an island and are vulnerable on the other for ultimate success. If our population can be expected without a Facebook or here, so common sense would dictate that an emergency depart- to endure or expand, all hospital services must be available to Twitter presence. ment would require supporting surgical services. Surely a gentle seniors and young families. That includes such notable local institutions reminder from SOS would help sort out this problem We are fortunate to have an amazing emergency as the Islands Trust, Salt Spring Island Conser- in no time. department. I know from recent personal experience vancy, Salt Spring Island Public Library and Wrong! Not only is surgery still cancelled at Lady A hospital is not just how competent and professional it is. Short of sur- Islanders for Self-Government to name a few. Minto Hospital, but the $3-million modern surgical gery, it does the very best it can for any patient needing Given that Facebook really gained traction facility opened in 2005 is in jeopardy of being dis- care. Restoring the availability of surgery will allow it to when users realized it was a great way to see mantled and given piecemeal to other hospitals. Our just a lifeless do all it can. if that special someone had fi nally broken up surgery will be gone and a huge community invest- The next time you travel along Lower Ganges Road, with their partner, it’s anyone’s guess how the ment will be lost to us. look at the green sign with the big white H, and ask public will handle the mad rush of corporate At this time if your appendix inflames or bursts mass of bricks yourself what it means to you. A hospital is not just and governmental Facebook enthusiasts. in the middle of the night, it can’t be fi xed here. If a a lifeless mass of bricks and mortar. Much more, it is Even more unclear is how social networks will mother-to-be has birthing complications, there will be and mortar. the people and services working within: the doctors, jive with those organizations’ heavy reliance no caesarean available on Salt Spring. If someone you nurses, technicians, cooks, service providers, the lab, on rigid codes of conduct and the rule of law love has a twisted bowel in the middle of the night, no x-ray, extended care, emergency and other departments — an issue that came into view last week when one will operate. An emergency, by defi nition is something we can- all beating a life force into our hospital. Each one is vital to the health an individual posted a controversial anti-Trust not plan for, and it is not always possible to get off the island when of the whole. video on the Islands Trust’s own Facebook page. we need to because we are vulnerable to available transportation VIHA’s corporate scalpel has slashed at its core, eviscerating our A cursory “fans tally” taken on Tuesday after- and the vagaries of weather. surgery and threatening the well being of the hospital and the safety noon may offer an indication of where we’re We have good doctors here. Sadly, recently, several doctors have of our community. There is no patch; expanding current services headed: left the island; another is rumoured to be leaving soon. I want my will not make it whole. A private clinic will not fi ll the gap. Kim Kardashian: 3,795,786 doctor to stay, and I hope more doctors will come here so that no Look at that big H and think not of what is there, but of what has United Nations: 50,934. islander is without a family physician. How can we put our health in been lost. Even worse, think about what could be next. We’ll check in again next year. their hands, expect them to care for us, and at the same time remove a service so essential to their work? The writer teaches fi tness to island seniors.

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SYLVIA CONDUIT RAE MORRISON DYLAN RHODES MARIA ELSSER JOHN WOODLOCK Things will only get better. The Canadian economy will Everywhere else is going to Salt Spring is going to have as We’re going to see more and regain some footing. change but Salt Spring will much of a bunny problem as more people organizing them- stay the same. UVic did. selves through social media. People are going to be more empowered than ever before.

Letters to the editor are welcome, but writers are requested to keep their submissions to 350 words or less. Letters may be edited for brevity, legality and taste. Writers are also asked to furnish a telephone number where they may be reached during the day, and to sign their letters with their full name. Thank you letters will not normally be considered for publication. Letters to the editor Read and reply to letters online at www.gulfi slandsdriftwood.com under the Opinion tab. Truly was like Ladner where “You time residents, Chris Scott Matters of fact a renewed commitment mative and factual debate pay the money, we make a of Icology, has been design- to respectful debate in our around our local gover- affordable few bucks and we’re gone . . ing and helping build many As a point of informa- community. nance? Or that they want .” It’s a bit like Scrooge giving such homes. Perhaps Norm tion: I, as well as others, SHARON MCCOLLOUGH, to incorporate “under” the It was interesting to read a turkey to the Cratchits and would consider using such first came across the Nazi SALT SPRING Trust? about the differing perspec- then taking the cost out of expertise to create a truly video attacking the Islands Our island has been tives about the Norton Road Bob’s paycheque. affordable range of hous- Trust from the Islanders for envied throughout the prov- housing project in the pre- The Trust’s entirely rea- es, say from $50,000 to Self-Government website in Reputation ince (and even abroad) as Christmas edition of the sonable desire to keep the $150,000. And, shocking the following manner: fi rst, a place of special beauty Driftwood (“Home out of housing affordable he takes though it may be for him by Googling “Islanders for tarnished with a friendly, rural com- Range” affordable housing as “taking control.” But this to even think of it, sell them Self-Government,” click- Two weeks ago, I was munity. And now we are bet- series, Dec. 22). is not Ladner (at least not at cost and not “make a few ing on their Facebook page, shocked to discover the ter known for our divisive Norm Elliott, clearly a yet) and just because this bucks.” and clicking on a post that anti-Trust Nazi video via two and angry politics. A place successful and competent isn’t Jasper, Alberta, either, He might recall how much linked directly to the anti- links on the Islanders for where demonstrations like businessman, seems to is no reason not to preserve the Murakamis “gave back” Trust Nazi video. Self-Government website. the “coffee party” (ISG’s ver- be suffering a somewhat our natural beauty and com- to the community with a Secondly, by Googling Today, these nasty, personal sion of the Boston Tea Party) schizophrenic reaction munity. similar proposal. Even sell- “Islanders for Self-Gov- attacks are becoming more are held to protest our local in the course of having “a Norm also seems to lack ing a bit below cost surely ernment,” clicking on a and more prevalent, gener- government, and where warm and fuzzy feeling” understanding about what couldn’t hurt that much and Bruce Hutchinson article ating a great deal of negative land-use decisions or OCP while doing something good is affordable for ordinary allowing the Trust to ensure and clicking on a post that press for Salt Spring — both reviews are turned into war “for the community.” people. A quarter of a mil- long-term affordability real- linked directly to the Nazi on and off island. crimes. He’s having trouble think- lion dollars is not. ly makes sense, not “taking video. These two links were Is this really the image we How can this be good for ing outside the convention- However, there are many control.” accessible via the ISG site for want to send to each other tourism, local business or al business-for-profit box, projects world-wide mak- Now that would be seven to 10 days. This is just and to potential visitors? neighbourly relations? and being a leader of many ing simple, livable houses Scrooge-like in the best a matter of fact. And how can ISG claim ANDREA COLLINS, big projects in the past, is from one to three bedrooms sense of the word. I reiterate my hope that that this recent batch of SALT SPRING having trouble sharing con- for 1/10th that cost. For ANDREW OKULITCH, this new year will see an propaganda and name call- MORE LETTERS continued on 10 trol. He wishes Salt Spring example, one of our part- SALT SPRING end to personal attacks and ing contributes to an infor- SSQwikiLeaks: you heard it here fi rst, folks You’ve been hearing and reading about it The secret SSQwikiLeaks a Strip Mall World theme cent in favour of sports and recreation and for weeks now. Whether it’s been across the deal with a diversity of sub- park.” 100 per cent pro agricultural land. We are air waves on radio and television, through jects, ranging the spectrum “. . . some look at the prob- behind waffl es 100 per cent as well.” the print media in newspapers and maga- from affordable housing all lem of affordable housing “. . . what do you think will happen if we zines, or over the internet, WikiLeaks has the way to the hot dog wars Shilo and see the solution as pro- start making exceptions? Next thing you’ll become embedded in our public conscious- in Fulford. There are shocking Zylbergold viding rental units at lower know someone will think it would be a good ness. revelations regarding library rates. We envision a differ- idea to sell pizza from the back of their sta- You may believe Julian Assange, the expansion, the coffee fiasco, ent approach. We propose tion wagon. Then someone else will fi gure Australian behind WikiLeaks, is a hero for Save Our Surgery, the Olympic NOBODY ASKED ME BUT the problem can be solved that if that’s okay, then why not walk up and releasing classifi ed material that brings to “No Fly” zone, face of downtown, by raising the rental costs down the ferry line-up pouring margaritas light many of the nefarious activities per- Islanders for Self-Government, and upgrading the popula- out of an iced pitcher. The point is we have petrated through American foreign policy. Friends of the Islands Trust (and the even tion so everyone can afford the housing that to stop this free-for-all entrepreneurism On the other hand, you may consider him more elusive Friends of Friends of the Islands is already available.” before everybody gets the wrong idea that a criminal for endangering U.S. national Trust), and a myriad of other hot issues. “. . . it’s not that I’m against video tapes, they have a right to make a living.” security and compromising international Rather than open myself up to legal action per se. I love videos. Personally, I’ve watched “. . . actually, it wasn’t a safety issue at all. diplomacy. involving accusations of defamatory libel Wee Willy Wonka at least a dozen times. We didn’t really believe there would be a It may interest you to know that WikiLeaks and slander, I will not divulge the sources What I’m objecting to is the fact that having threat to the games from the air. But look, has recently released a number of previously of the following direct quotes, or even imply a camera in the room makes some of our when you are hosting an international event classified files regarding volatile political to which issue each blurb refers. This, dear personnel go ‘drama queen’, if you know like this, when you are centre-stage and the issues right here on Salt Spring Island. Code- readers, is your job. You complete the pic- what I mean.” whole world is watching, do you really want named “SSQwikiLeaks,” these formerly sup- ture. You connect the dots. Ready? Let’s go. “. . . we would probably have met with less a bunch of gumbooted Gomers fl ying into pressed fi les have fallen into the possession “. . . what we’re looking at is a completely offi cial opposition to fi nding a suitable loca- your city from some slimy rock out there in of your intrepid local columnist (me), and I innovative approach. Something totally out- tion for our business if we had been propos- the Gulf and asking, “Hey, where’s the party?’ am determined to “go public” with them. side the box. We’ve got volunteer fi refi ght- ing building a nuclear generating plant run I don’t think so.” As with Assange, whose name has been ers, volunteer search and rescue, volun- by crack addicts recovering from leprosy.” There you have it. This, however, is only sullied by what is probably a trumped- teer librarians. Why not a volunteer surgical “. . . it’s about time Salt Springers made the tip of the iceberg. Nobody asked me, up scandal involving allegations of sexual team? As we speak, we’ve already lined up decisions for Salt Springers. It makes no but by the time all the SSQwikiLeaks are assault in Sweden, I have also been smeared two plumbers, a drywaller, and one of the sense for us to be governed by laws and revealed, there will be more people wear- with rumours and innuendo involving cer- apprentices from the deli department at regulations that are made by and meant for ing egg on their faces than you’ll fi nd at an tain photographs linking me with a couple of Thrifty’s.” others. Independence means having the All-You-Can-Eat-Quiche contest. But not aardvarks frolicking on the beaches of Pago “. . . why look backwards? Do we really right to break and ignore your own laws.” to worry. This kind of stuff is just grist for Pago. I can assure you that these rumours want main street to look like one of those “. . . many of our critics accuse us of waf- the mill here on Salt Spring. No matter how are completely unfounded (and even if they old photos of Barkerville, or would we rather fl ing. They claim that one day we were in gruesome the details get on SSQwikiLeaks, were true, which they’re not, the participa- be looking at something like West Edmon- favour of the park, and the next day we they pale in comparison to our daily chain tion of said aardvarks was completely con- ton Mall? We have a choice here to move terminated the proposal. Nothing could be of juicy rumours. Did you hear the one sensual). forward, an opportunity to turn Ganges into further from the truth. We are still 100 per about . . . . 10 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Quality OPINION Doesn’t Cost... KITCHEN & BATH CENTRE It Pays! for food or charging for master can post on the lies, a huge thank-you • Fine Custom Cabinets a hotel room. Islands Trust website, for keeping the joy of from MERIT Fine cookware MORELETTERS As the person being but anyone can post on Christmas alive in all of • Kitchens • Bathrooms & accessories asked to pay for this the Islands Trust Face- us. • Offices • Dining Rooms available at: error, I would ask that book page. Want proof? MARGARET Carl Borgstrom • Entertainment Units Warranty whoever is responsible I posted the Ehring Bun- MACKENZIE, Kitchen Designer make their way over ker video on the Islands VOLUNTEER Serving Salt Spring work here on their own time Trust Facebook page COORDINATOR, ECU, LADY MINTO HOSPITAL 250-538-7133 & The Gulf Islands The following was and just maybe I’ll be before Christmas and it 140 Fulford-Ganges Rd. AUXILIARY MOUAT’S TRADING CO. • DOWNTOWN GANGES • SALT SPRING ISLAND 250-537-5882 sent to CRD engineering willing to pitch in to was there day after day technician Gary Plev- bail out someone will- after day — fi ve, I think. en and filed with this ing to own up to their Now, in their defence, newspaper for publica- own mistakes. they do say not to post Tribute to tion. CATHY COOK, anything on their Face- As a Highland water LEPAGE ROAD book site, because they Jack Fisher YOU ARE NOT ALONE customer I’m confused don’t have time to look as to why the CRD is at it. And I know how Jack Fisher, who died Mike Coleman asking to combine Video fears time consuming it can on Christmas Day, was this water district with While I do take credit be writing letters to the person who got me Criminal Defence Lawyer the Fernwood district. for “disrupting” an the Driftwood trying into playing tennis on Specializing in drug cases Your letter dated Dec. Islands Trust meeting, to defend the indefen- Salt Spring many years (grow-ops, CDSA possession etc.) 1, 2010 appears to give as the Driftwood chose sible, so they are a busy ago. the reasoning that the to refer to my stand group. If not for him I’m sure Free initial consultation Fernwood district’s on behalf of our rights My only question is, I would have been too (up to 1/2 hour) water treatment plant found in common law, was I supposed to send shy to go to the courts went over budget and the recently posted this letter to that George and introduce myself. 250-748-1013 now you would like the video featuring George fellow to be invited to He gave me the courage [email protected] Highland district help Ehring is not my doing. write it? After all, I am and a “not to worry” pay for it. Is this true? Although several peo- an outsider. Salt Spring attitude. I have enjoyed I remember receiv- ple have attempted to rights and freedoms many years of playing COLEMAN FRASER PARCELLS ing a notice about the credit me, I didn’t cre- can be so confusing! tennis, thanks to Jack. Lawyers #202-58 Station St. Duncan, BC Fernwood water treat- ate it and I did not con- ROB LEE, He was fun to play ment plant plans and tribute to it. VANCOUVER with and always the promptly disregarded But for the record, master at encouraging it as it was not a part because the trustee all ages to go for it! of the Highland water was unable to have me Great ECU He was a mentor to Capital Regional District district and therefore and my video camera many — so bright in his Notice of did not affect me. Your thrown out of the pub- volunteers mind and so humble letter states that “. . lic meeting last spring, To many on Salt in many ways. I will Building Regulation Bylaw . problems with the he went on, at length, Spring, Viva Valdy is always cherish him and Public Information Sessions for Contractors and Homeowners site limits/boundaries about his personal fears simply the name of one his memory and pray Take notice Bylaw 3741, Building Regulation Bylaw No. 5, 2010 has been shown on the tender regarding how some- of our treasured trou- that all of us follow his introduced and is proposed to replace the current Bylaw 2990, Building plans” are the reason one could use such fi lm badour’s many CDs. To high standards and Regulation Bylaw No.4, 2002. The proposed bylaw amendments include the treatment plant is footage against him, the residents and their sense of humour within legislative, procedural, fee and building code updates. over budget. how they could post it families at the Extended ourselves. I would presume on YouTube, and how Care Unit at Lady Minto Thank you, Jack Salt Spring Island – January 11, 2011 the tender plans were it could lead to lawsuits Hospital it means very Fisher, for your contri- Time: 8:30am – 10:30am drawn up by a profes- yadda yadda. much more. butions to tennis and Location: ArtSpring, 100 Jackson Avenue sional and I would also Hmmm . . . “a red Every year just before keeping it going for- Pender Island – January 14, 2011 presume this person ehring,” I think you Christmas, Valdy and ever. Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm works for the CRD (me). might be right, Herb, no his wife Kathleen per- PAT LAZENBY, Location: Pender Island Public Library meeting room, Bedwell Harbour Road Any professional and/ matter how you view it. form for them as they SALT SPRING Galiano Island – January 21, 2011 or tradesman that I TRACY SMITH, sit in anticipation of Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm know provides “warran- SALT SPRING their Christmas dinner. Location: Galiano Island Community Hall, Sturdies Bay Road ty work” free of charge This is one very vis- Life Agenda: should the customer ible aspect of the enor- Presentation of the Bylaw – 30 minutes (me) be affected by Confusing mous amount of vol- experience General discussion – 30 minutes substandard work. This untary help that goes Anyone who doesn’t One on One discussion – 60 minutes is true for cabinet mak- conduct into making the unit as know when his actions ers, roofers, machin- Being a Salt Spring friendly and as home- are going to insult The proposed bylaw can be viewed on the CRD website: www.crd.bc.ca/ ists, nurseries . . . all outsider and proud like as possible. the dignity of aged bylaw3741. Questions regarding Bylaw 3741 can be directed to Robert Gutierrez, Manager, Building Inspection at 250.360.3230 or toll free manner of trades. Engi- Vancouverite who gets The meal, provided human beings who 1.866.475.1581. Written submissions should be sent to the CRD by mail to neers belong to a pro- to visit on holiday, I, by the hospital founda- have adequate life PO Box 1000, Victoria BC, V8W 2S6, by fax 250.360.3232, or through our fessional organization . like the rest of Canada, tion, is served by the experience shouldn’t website: www.crd.bc.ca/3741feedback. . . I would assume pro- always enjoy a laugh at ubiquitous “tea ladies” be superintendents in fessional means they the absurdity of what who provide coffee and offi ces from where they Robert Lapham, General Manager Planning and Protective Services goes on in your local tea and goodies to the can insult people of Capital Regional District stand by their work Dated: December 17, 2010. and are backed up with non-government. residents year-round. every age without the insurance. How is it I knew you had your They are the repre- fear of a negative result that I should be asked own fl ag, and your own sentatives of the Lady to their job. to pay for this “error?” currency, and now I Minto Hospital Auxil- I still feel insulted Any person that has learn you apparently iary who are the final and discriminated made a professional have your own “Salt chain in the volunteer against because of the mistake should own up Spring Charter of Rights effort that starts with cessation of my driver’s to it and fi x it on their and Freedoms,” some- donations to the hospi- licence without any own. You make mention thing called a code of tal thrift shop that gen- plausible reason earlier that you will be holding conduct, perhaps mod- erate the revenue nec- this year. a open house to explain elled after the original essary to maintain the After a tiny small the upcoming referen- charter, but changing services the residents accident (the first one dum. Are you planning all rights to wrongs. and hospital desire and in my life), which I on using more of my From what I can tell, it need. caused coming out dollars to rent a hall was apparently written Other volunteers out- from a parking lot, the for this purpose? I cer- with the help of some side the auxiliary also superintendent ordered tainly hope you don’t fellow named George. provide enjoyment for a consultation to my plan to do it sometime I also find it amus- the residents, not the “family doctor,” who To add your new listing ... or between Monday and ing that many of you least of which are mem- gave me the impression Friday during working confuse Facebook with bers of the Pickstone that his best friend is hours . . . those of us local websites, with two family, who frequently his computer, not his To change your current listing that you are asking to trustees and a Trust provide pancake break- patient. pay for this will be at admirer boldly claim- fasts on Sunday morn- Later on, in order to in the next Salt Spring Island Directory, complete a “Change of Information Card” work earning the dol- ing that the Islanders ings. keep a driver’s licence, lars that you’re asking for Self-Government In these times, when I was sent to the “Drive located in the last page of the current phone book. us to dig in our pock- website had posted a the dedicated and Able” business, where Drop off boxes are located at the Bank of Montreal, Credit Union or outside the offi ce ets to bail you out. link to the Ehring Bun- hard-pressed staff at they offered an aged door at the Lions Hall at 103 Bonnet Ave. If you consider it a ker video, when it was the ECU is worked to person a procedure Alternatively, you can send us an email with information change to lionsdirectory@ good idea to hold this actually someone else exhaustion, without that would insult even meeting when all of us who posted it on their these activities the lot a small school boy. telus.net.of Montreal, We do not Credit get automatic Union orchanges drop frombox Telus or Shaw. Deadline for in the Highland district Facebook page. Only of those spending their Now, instead of changes or advertising is February 15, 2011. are not at work (either the webmaster can last years at the unit driving a car, which I an evening or a Sun- post on the ISG web- would be far less enjoy- would do with par- day), I certainly hope site. She says she didn’t, able. The Salt Spring ticular responsibility, I whoever is coming over and having checked it I community owes a use an electrical bike, to explain their error is believe her. Anyone can considerable debt to which needs much not planning to charge post on the ISG Face- the volunteers in the more physical condi- us overtime to do so, book page, and some- unit. tion and practical skills nor should I expect that one did. To Valdy, Kathleen, than driving a car. person to be using a Let me site another volunteers, staff, resi- EDMUND DIETERICH, CRD vehicle, charging example. 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PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY ON THE RUN: From left, Jose Sanchez, Clemens Brandis and Raven Dales get out of the water as fast as they can after taking the New Year’s Day dip at Vesuvius Beach a little later than the rest of the crowd. Also in their party were Tania Aguila and Marcello Aguila. Rationale for code of conduct Thoroughness Honesty Excellence Multiple MLS Award Winner Multiple MLS Award Winner [email protected] change still needs explaining www.gulfislandsrealestate.comwww.gulfi slandsrealestate.com BY SHELLEY NITIKMAN effect of the satire; it is not at all on the wording. He also points George Ehring deserves little about what Mr. Ehring did. Rath- out in an apparent attempt to honour for a rather pathetic er it debases the real victims of show just how benign his actions Macdonald Realty Salt Spring Island attempt to deflect criticism of Nazism. We all know there were were, that there is no enforce- Phone 250.537.1201 Fax 250.537.2046 his recent transparent attempt to many millions of victims: Mr. ment clause; it is a simple mat- Toll Free 1.800.537.1201 stifl e information, speech, choice Ehring names some of them but ter of respect among trustees. 170 Fulford-Ganges Road and debate on the island. (“Gross names the Jews in particular. But, it is interesting to read *Personal Real Estate Corporation Salt Spring Island, British Columbia V8K 2T8 insult” letter, Dec. 22 Driftwood.) I am a Jew. I do not feel in the what Mr. Ehring’s colleague, Unfortunately, he has chosen least debased by that particular Christine Torgrimson, (“Com- to do this in the same way as video. If anything, I feel glad. munity: knit it together or rip many less than honourable poli- I believe that the whole world it apart?” Dec. 22 Driftwood) ticians do routinely; namely, to should be reminded continually has to say. She describes the get out of unpleasant positions of what Fascism is about and 26 trustees of the 13 local trust into which they have put them- what horror fascistic regimes areas as working together with Keep selves, by throwing blame up in have brought about everywhere collegiality and mutual respect the air like a handful of feathers for effective governance. If that hoping they will land and stick on No one should ever is so, why was it necessary to Smiling... anyone, anywhere, just so long as amend a “code of conduct?” Why the main brunt of the criticism was Mr. Ehring unable to rely does not fall too heavily on the be allowed to forget on the collegiality and mutual intended recipient. respect to which Ms. Torgrimson Thoughts & News So it is that Mr. Ehring takes alludes? Our local trustees did aim at political satire which, what happens when not oblige us with the wording from Dr. Richard Hayden whether we like it or not, is effec- of the “code of conduct” as it Happy tively used probably in every freedoms are eroded was pre-amendment. Nor were country in the world where there we provided with the wording is a press with enough freedom of the code of conduct’s other New Year.... to engage in this kind of satire . . . . clauses. We are in the dark as to without losing jobs and lives. what “do’s and don’ts” govern As we move into 2011 my staff and I would Satire is an effective method of in the world where they have the actions of our local trustees. exaggeration to make readers see been allowed to rise and fl our- Ms. Torgrimson pleads for a like to wish the best to you and yours for the humour, dishonesty, irony, ish. No one should ever be community resolve to have more the New Year. craziness and plain irrational- allowed to forget what happens perspective about the intensity ity exhibited by their leaders and when freedoms are eroded; little of our judgements and quality of unthinking followers. by little or all at once. It doesn’t our interactions. I believe that is Please resolve to have your mouth and “Ehring’s Bunker” is the video matter. It leads inevitably to the a very worthwhile resolve. With teeth checked at least once this year for that has made its way around decline of democracy. respect, I suggest this might be the island and probably else- Mr. Ehring believes that he achieved by more open conver- tooth decay, gum disease and have a visual where. The video is designed, as did nothing to merit being cast sations between the opposing cancer screen. anyone can plainly see, to depict as Hitler in his bunker. I agree. factions; more town hall meet- Hitler and Nazism for what they But Mr. Ehring certainly did do ings organized by both sides were. Mr. Ehring gives us a brief “something” and he still does working together; more debate, Your dentist is resolved to helping history lesson about the Third need to explain why he did what more information, more trans- maintain optimal oral health. Please call Reich which I, for one, certainly he did and take responsibility parency, more accountability. don’t need and would be sur- for it. us or talk to your regular dentists about prised to learn that any but the He now says that his amend- The writer is a member of keeping this important part of your health very youngest people on this ment was rejigged so it’s okay the Jewish community and a island don’t already know. Mr. and he thanks his trustee col- recently retired member of the well maintained in 2011. Ehring then discloses the real leagues for setting him straight B.C. Supreme Court judiciary.

Happy New Year. Stephen Harper, and it lars that Islanders for Our Services: Take a deep breath. won’t work for you. Self-Government has MORELETTERS Step back three paces. Incorporation may spent on advertising and • Laser treatment for gum disease Please, don’t speak or be a very good idea, but the endless personal • Alignment of crooked teeth Time out write anything on the consider that it might attacks and skewed dis- • Emergencies and pain relief subject for at least a full take a fresh new group information offered in To all the polarized, week. Two weeks would of champions capable this column have served • Invisalign...invisible braces opinionated, devious, be even better. of presenting logical to turn me, and prob- • Surgical implants for rock solid teeth anonymous, strident, It’s a tiring show to and rational incentives ably many other people, • Dentures • Cosmetic dentistry dysfunctional, merce- watch, and it’s bringing before it fl ies. completely off. nary, illogical, obtuse, out the worst — not the Quite frankly, the cli- The Islands Trust • Botox cosmetic confrontational and best — in people mate for making a deci- draws a line around our delusional people out True, it’s generally eas- sion of that magnitude is beautiful island and We have a smile for you! there who have aligned ier to bash than to build; so polluted with rancor- works hard to keep it a 199 Saltspring Way, Saltspring Island, V8K 2G2 themselves firmly on building takes time and ous debate and accusa- special place. one side (the right side, talent, while bashing tion today that it would Every other place 250 537 1400 of course) of the Islands only requires yelling the be reckless for most of looks like Duncan. Go Visit our website: www.saltspringdentist.com Trust slash incorpora- most and the loudest for us to vote on the issue as and see for yourself. tion debate, I humbly the longest time. presented. CHRIS DIXON, offer the following: It’s not working for The thousands of dol- MANSELL ROAD Dr Richard Hayden Island Dental Centre 12 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY HAPPY NEW YEAR: Music, dancing and laughter was the norm on Salt Spring on New Year’s Eve. At left is Harry Manx per- forming at a benefi t at Fulford Hall. From top at right is Jack Finde- lay, age 3 1/2, dancing to Sue Newman and her jazz band at the Harbour House; Lauren Riley and Caoibhse Shanahan of Edesia’s Kitchen with treats at Fulford Hall; and Mike Demers, Join us Wednesday nights guitarist for the band throughout the winter Run for Cover, which as we celebrate the food played at Moby’s Pub. of different regions Other events included of the world a Newfi e New Year’s at A Taste of Morocco Jan 5 Music this Week 5:30-8:30pm the Legion, a Beaver A Taste of Thailand Jan 12 Thur Ramesh Meyers Point Hall party, a Check our website for milonga at All Saints Fri David Jacquest different regions and menus and special dinners at every Wednesday Sat Vaughn Fulford island restaurants. $6 Early Bird Breakfast Sunday-Tuesday 8am-4pm Mon-Fri Before 10am Wednesday-Saturday 8am-8:30pm ART EDUCATION www.treehousecafe.ca ph 250-537-5379 Painters’ guild launches winter FOOD DRINK MUSIC on menu on stage program beginning this month Salt Spring’s BEST The Island’s #1 Live Music Destination. New members always welcome silk painting, drawing or watercolour, and the FRESH SEAFOOD to join Wednesday workshops and portrait and life drawing sessions are a popular dining choice. WED 5: Open Stage - STEPHANIE RHODES offering during alternate Wednesday sessions, in regular sessions addition to the parallel workshops. FRI 7: Pop/rock - TOM + MATT ($5) Painters who simply want to drop in and work on their own projects in the company of others on tap SAT 8: Pop/rock - TOM + MATT ($5) The Salt Spring Island Painters’ Guild has creat- will generally fi nd space to do so each Wednesday ed an exciting selection of workshops for all levels morning. 16 WORLD CLASS of artists in this winter’s guild program. Regular meetings and workshops are held at BEERS on tap WED 12: Open Stage - STEPHANIE RHODES “Now that the festivities are over, it’s time to live ArtSpring on Wednesdays beginning at 9:30 a.m. up to your new year’s resolutions and leap into Some workshops cover a full day, while others are & a VIBRANT SAT 15: Funk/dance - TUBER ($5) your good intentions to create more of your own half-day sessions. Occasionally, two-day work- WINE LIST masterpieces,” states a guild press release. “Or, if shops are held on a weekend. perhaps you have never painted before but have People can check the guild web page at http:// always wanted to, now is the time to take advan- www.ssipaintersguild.com for full details of pro- lunch dinner tage of the expertise of our guest instructors and grams and special events. Ann Holt is the mem- Daily from 11am Daily till 11pm our own guild mentors.” bership and registrar contact, and may be reached New members are always welcome to join the at 250-653-9624 for information. group and painters of all levels of experience, It’s also possible to come to ArtSpring on a MOBY’S “Serving The World for 20 years” Oyster Bar & Marine Grill including beginners, enjoy the workshops and the Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. to meet painters’ guild 250-537-5559 social interaction the guild provides. members and see how the guild can be of ben- PUB Sessions will be offered in oils, acrylics, pastels, efi t. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011 | 13 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ART REVIEWS Evelyn Russell’s imagery enchants at current Island Savings exhibition Lou Ellis also and scenes. On the tas into a long history curved stairway ends right there is move- and the endless stories in a floor of broken interprets ment and playfulness that you can imagine tiles and is masked by Havana at in a decorative panel fl owing from each one a thicket of hanging Elizabeth of spirals. . . . Here lives the real wires. TJ Beans Nolan Window/Wall is a lives of amazing peo- But in another view, tiny size but still dem- ple.” the city’s former glory ON THE onstrates Russell’s Perhaps to empha- is easily recognizable. Visitors to Islands ROCK interest in form and size that continuum The ornate corner of Savings Credit Union ARTBEAT texture. The chunky without restrict- a once grand building will have enjoyed blocks resemble a ing the image to any reveals a curved exte- their wait in line lately The multiple surfac- stone window sill and particular date, Ellis rior, high arched win- thanks to new art by es created through the frame. The artist’s leaves the people out dows under arcaded Evelyn Russell. collage process allow careful application of the images. Nuevo balconies and an An impressive trip- for interesting visuals, of ink is evident here: Centro Mercado — intact statue atop the tych of circular can- which Russell articu- some areas are so which translates as cupola. In this view vases presents a sea- lates further through dark blue they appear “new central market” Ellis suggests that old scape view as if look- her delicate handling black. Others are left — is sadly ironic in Havana’s long history ing through oversized of the ink. Storm white, with intermedi- its title. There seems is far from over. portholes, but seen framed by landscape as if from a waterfront home instead of a ves- sel. Created intention- ally for that space, the ink wash paintings successfully embody Russell’s desire to transport people to another place, even if that place is no fur- ther than our island’s shore. The foreground in each frame is domi- nated by arbutus trees, which look almost three-dimensional in their branches’ curves. PHOTO BY ELIZABETH NOLAN Rocks and shoreline Part of an Evelyn Russell triptych at Island Savings. foliage are just visible at the bottom of the round frames, while works through the ate shades providing to be no market left behind the tree trunks combination of simple the balance. on the lower floor of is a background of sea, geometry, made com- The exhibit runs this building, just a low islands and darker plex with an underly- through the end of dark doorway and a hills. Using just the ing gestural pattern- January. few steps leading to contrast of dark ink ing. The soft curves of * * obscurity. The rem- and pale background, a golden orange disk Down the block at nants of bright paint Russell is able to cap- within a larger ring TJ Beans, another on the outer wall in ture the light refl ecting contrast with a series commercial space has turquoise and red are on the waves and the of overlaid rectangles, been enlivened with the only sign of life. glossy arbutus leaves. inked in blue. The tex- photos of Havana by Luchadoros I, II and ISLAND STAR presents... R flick pick J TUDO On an entirely dif- ture varies from soft Lou Ellis. Using both III are views of mul- ASON ferent note is Russell’s and expressive to hard colour and a soft black tistoried buildings. VIDEO ongoing series of col- and deep lines like and white, Ellis cap- Great chunks have lographs, relief prints twigs. tures the crumbling fallen out of the edge created by pressing Pi (named with the facade of the Cuban of the roof lines, but Jason’s Best of 2010 List paper onto collage symbol rather than capital’s former gran- shuttered windows images created with spelled out) is two ver- deur. and tiny balconies are It’s that time of year when critics post a game cast of voice actors that make sure found objects (which tical bars topped by a As she writes in her still intact on these their “Top Films of 2010” lists. Does anyone Anderson’s warm humanity shows through. must be thin enough horizontal one, inked statement for the show, old “fi ghters.” outside of fi lm criticdom care? Probably not, • MOST EXCITING: Inception. While I’ve got for the roller press to in black. A series of she is not interested in Other views of La but regardless here’s a list of the fi lms that I like problems with Christopher Nolan’s apparent pass over). Here the embedded squares bringing back images Habana Vieja are fully to talk about. ignorance of anything resembling subtext, • MOST DISTURBING: Antichrist/Piranha there’s no doubt in my mind that Inception intention is not to rep- within the bars cre- of the city’s modern taken up with building (tie). In one, gender meets genital self- is nearly fl awless as a rollercoaster ride. Was resent a scene but to ates the look of a fi lm tourist culture: “For facades, allowing no mutilation in a surreal, artsy vision of a love it all a dream? It doesn’t matter, and that’s the work with the compo- strip negative, where me, these crumbling space for sky or sur- story turned homicidal. In the other, vicious point. The fi ght scene in the hotel hallway sition of texture and the viewer can imag- walls and doors and roundings. In one of tiny fi sh rip apart beautiful partygoers on is wondrously controlled chaos, a gravity- form. ine finding tiny faces windows are small vis- this series, an ancient, spring break in an homage to gore horror challenged ballet of fi sts. of the 1980s. Together, two fi lms that merge • BEST-MOVIE-THAT-I’M-NOT-REALLY- violence and sex in ways that destroyed BEHIND: Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World. The fi rst whatever was left of my sanity. fi lm that ever made me feel old. I can see why TIERNEY’S • FUNNIEST: Black Dynamite. Austin Powers- twentysomethings obsess over Edgar Wright’s style parody meets Shaft in this hilariously silly, romantic ode to their culture, and there’s WHOLESALE LTD. manic, nearly nonsensical reimagining of no question of the fi lm’s kinetic brilliance, but Shaft for today’s ironic culture. Visible boom- I really could not care less in the end. The fact “PAPER & PACKAGING mikes, horrid-looking stock-footage, and that I wanted to punch the protagonist for stupendously-awful editing — all intentional almost every moment of his screen time (i.e., PRODUCTS” — combine with an acute understanding of the entire fi lm) isn’t helpful. American culture’s complex relationship with • THE BEST FILM OF 2010: The Social Network. race. Dy-no-mite! Dy-no-mite! Not out on video until Jan. 11, David Fincher’s Supplying your business • MOST CHARMING: The Fantastic Mr. Fox. deceptively simple take on the origins of Wes Anderson’s meticulous stop-motion, Facebook is a pitch-perfect analysis of American needs for: bakery, café, a combination of amazingly small details entrepreneurship in the 21st century. The rules of cleaning, food service, grocery, and massively complex sets, makes this a the game are changing so quickly that morality “kids” fi lm with immense appeal to adults can’t hope to keep up. 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SELF DEVELOPMENT Information: [email protected] or 250-537-8970 * Recycle Depot: Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, 349 Rainbow Rd., 250-537-1200. * Seniors Wellness Programs: Call Sharon Glover at 250-537-4607. * Emergency Mental Health Services: Available 4 pm to midnight at Lady WomenWriting calendar announced Minto Hospital. Call 250-538-4840 * 24-hr. Crisis Line: Toll free: 1-866-386-6323. Caller is connected with the First session on sonal narrative, which she feminist conferences and ben- ing with our Bodies through Need Crisis Centre in Victoria. women’s memoirs says “will encourage women efits in support of women’s Writing and Voicing (with Ella to experience the richness of community institutions. Morelle); May, Mothers and “Imagine joining a circle of memoir and writing that cap- Since becoming a perma- Daughters Memoir; July, women to honour our truths, tures both the utter complexi- nent resident in 2006 and this Journeying with and Healing share our stories and deepen ties and stark simplicities of past summer a Canadian citi- through Herbs and Writing Unemployed/Underemployed? connections with our authen- women’s lives.” zen, she has offered numerous (with Saci Spindler); Octo- tic selves.” Participants will be guided workshops and classes pre- ber, Women Writing Memoir That’s how Wendy Judith into personal writing, deep lis- dominantly on Salt Spring, but Advanced Workshop. Employed? An employer? Cutler, teacher, writer, com- tening, heartfelt sharing and, also on Vancouver Island and She will also facilitate anoth- munity activist and journal- most importantly, writing for in Victoria. er Journal Writing Workshop Self-employed? ist, describes her upcoming oneself. 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She helped Emma-Louise Elsey); March, 250-653-4286 or winnie@ Herefordat the Salt Ave Spring behind Literacy Cafe office,Talia. ography, storytelling and per- organize several important Enchanting and Journey- saltspring.com. Hereford Ave behind Cafe Talia. www.saltspringliteracy.org/survey.htmlwww.saltspringliteracy.org/survey.htmlHereford Ave behind Cafe Talia. PSYCHOLOGY GET Funded in whole or part through the NOTICED Canada-British Columbia Labour Human happiness on PAGE 16 Market Development Agreement. SAFE • FREE • CONFIDENTIAL Salt Spring Transition the bill with special House & Help Line 250-537-0735 or “Solar Heat” prostate group guest toll-free 1-877-435-7544 Women’s Outreach Fridays All welcome to Jan. 10 Services Holt’s presentation will now take 250-537-0717 or 12noon - 2pm place on Monday, Jan. 10 at 1:30 toll-free 1-877-537-0717 event with Trina Holt p.m. at the Farmers Institute on Rainbow Road. Some of the top- Stopping the Violence Host: Last November’s snowfall threw a ics she will expand on are: positiv- Counselling for Women monkey wrench into the Salt Spring ity, identifying and exploiting our 250-538-5568 Mike Cherry Island Prostate Cancer Support strengths, creating mindfulness, Group’s meeting plans. optimism, the experience of “fl ow” Children Who Witness It was all set to host psychologist and fi nding meaning in life. Abuse Counselling Contemporary jazz, soul & Trina Holt, who was to speak on Holt has a Master of Science 250-538-5569 lounge straight up, Positive Psychology, a branch of degree and heads Live. Work. psychology that scientifi cally stud- Thrive!, which is a program of ‘Transitions’ Thrift Store mixed and remixed ies human happiness. workshops she leads in the Victo- #1-144 McPhillips Ave. sponsored by The “It was unfortunate, but we had ria area. She has facilitated adult OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Falconshead Grill & Lounge to make the decision to cancel on learning for about 15 years and has the morning of the day of the meet- volunteered as a lay counsellor for Please visit our website ing,” said Chris Rieder, one of the four. www.iwav.org organizers. “But we’re going to try Anyone interested is invited to CFSI 107.9 FM again. We got a surprising number attend. A light refreshment will be Salt Spring Radio of calls. It appears there is a lot of served. Admission is free but a small Funded by the BC Ministry of Community Services interest out there.” donation would be appreciated. Listen online at www.cfsi-fm.com 16 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD etnoticed board g The new free place to list your fi tness class or regular group activities of any kind. Send your submissions to news@gulfi slands.net or drop them off at the Driftwood offi ce. Published in the fi rst Driftwood of each month! Brought to you by Saunders Subaru. WEDNESDAY every WEDNESDAY every FRIDAY every SUNDAY every MONDAY STITCH DIMENSION QUILT GUILD meets others. Every Wednesday at Salt Spring ROLLERBLADING at Fulford Hall for all ages. KARMA KLASS yoga at Ganges Yoga Studio. TOASTMASTERS public speaking group on the second and fourth Wednesday of Seniors (379 Lower Ganges Rd.) at 11 a.m. 7:30 to 9 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. meets Mondays at the Harbour House Hotel, September (and the fi rst and third Wednesday Info: Margaret Monro, 250-537-5004. SUNRISE YOGA with Jenny at Ganges Yoga Crofton Room. 7 p.m. Members of the public of subsequent months) at the SSI Baptist Church SMARTSOMATICS CLASSES are exercises Studio. 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. MONDAY welcome. (rear door), 7 to 9 p.m. New members welcome. that help restore comfort and control of YOGA LEVEL 2 with Celeste at Ganges Yoga KINDERGYM — See Thursday listing. 7 to 9 p.m. Info: [email protected] muscles, reduce pain. Individuals without Studio, 9 to 10:30 a.m. SALT SPRING ISLAND FIRE PROTECTION BONES FOR LIFE CLASS at Cats Pajamas GENEALOGY GROUP meets on the last pain fi nd them meditative and relaxing RESTORATIVE YOGA with Jenny at Ganges Yoga DISTRICT trustees meeting runs on the third Studio (104 Langs Road). $12 drop in or $100 Wednesday of each month for discussion and and help also to improve sleep breathing Studio. 5 to 6 p.m. Monday of each month at Ganges fi re hall, 7: for 10 classes. 4-5:15 p.m. Info: Anna Haltrecht sharing at the Mormon Church. 7 p.m. Info: and balance. Sports enthusiasts have PUMP PRIMERS co-ed heart health fi tness 30 p.m. at 250-537-5681 or [email protected] [email protected]. found greater control over their muscle class. All Saints By-the Sea. 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. SALT SPRING PARKS AND RECREATION SALT SPRING SCOTTISH COUNTRY movements which has improved their EVERYBODY STRETCH — Everyday stretches COMMISSION meets on the fourth Monday of DANCERS meet every Monday at All Saints every WEDNESDAY athletic performance. At North End Fitness, 3 for the everyday body to classical music. Ganges each month in the Portlock Park Portable, 7 p.m. Church hall. Basic class 6 to 7 p.m.; mixed class to 4 p.m. Info: 250-537-2056; smartsomatics. Yoga Studio. 11 a.m. to 12 noon. — although actual meeting dates are subject to 7 to 8 p.m.; intermediate class 8 to 9 p.m. No PUMP PRIMERS co-ed heart health fi tness shawwebspace.ca FITNESS FOR THE FUN OF IT (formerly change. Info: PARC, 250-537-4448. previous experience required. For info, contact class. All Saints By-the Sea. 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Bodyball). All Saints. 9 to 10:15 a.m. See Mary Davidson, 250-653-4357. VIPASSANA MEDITATION with Heather Martin THURSDAY Wednesday listing for more info. every MONDAY every TUESDAY at The Gatehouse, Stowell Lake Farm, 7:30 to RUGG HUGGERS Baby and Parent Drop-In 9 p.m. Newcomers welcome. No experience BINGO at Meaden Hall on the fi rst and third group. Family Place, 120 Park Drive. 10 a.m. to 1 FLOOR HOCKEY at Fulford Hall. 7 p.m. Drop-in necessary. Thursday of each month at Meaden Hall. 7 p.m. Info: 250-537-9176; [email protected] $5. (Except SS Folk Club nights of Jan. 31, March MEDICAL QIGONG with Naomi Jason at the FITNESS FOR THE FUN OF IT (formerly p.m. FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS THROUGH 7 and 28.) Gatehouse at Stowel Lake Farm. 9:30 to 11 Bodyball). If you are wanting to receive benefi ts MOVEMENT CLASS at Cats Pajamas Studio, 104 FITNESS FOR THE FUN OF IT (formerly a.m. $12 drop-in. Call 250-653-9498 for more from a low-impact aerobic exercise program, every THURSDAY Langs Road. $12 drop in or $100/10 classes. 10 Bodyball). All Saints. 9 to 10:15 a.m. See info. and interact with dynamic, energetic women, to 11 a.m. Info: Anna Haltrecht at 250-537-5681 Wednesday listing for more info. ADULT BALLET/MOVEMENT CLASS at Antler please join us at All Saints from 9 to 10:15. For SALTY WHEELS SQUARE DANCE CLUB or [email protected] LIFE DRAWING every Monday at the Core Inn Ridge with Naomi Jason. $15 drop-in. Call more info contact Minzie Anderson 250-537- meets every Thursday at Central Community TANGO PRACTICA at the Core Inn, third fl oor. 8 (third fl oor). 1 to 3:30 p.m. Info: Jose Campbell, 250-653-9498 for info and rideshare. 4004. Hall at 7:30 p.m. A social, mental and physical to 10 p.m. Info: Keith, 250-537-1544. 250-537-1121. Drop-ins welcome. FIT FOR LIFE CLASSES with Betty-Lou Lake. CONTEMPORARY DANCE CLASS with Robbyn work-out. For information, contact Marilynne DUPLICATE BRIDGE meets every Monday at All Saints lower hall. 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. Focus Scott and Anna Haltrecht. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Call Cunningham at 250-537-5356. every SATURDAY 12:45 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic church, on balance, strength, fl exibility. Target group 250-537-5681 for studio location and more info. KINDERGYM runs every Monday and 135 Drake Road. Info: George Laundry at 250- is boomers and up. Info: [email protected]; FAMILY HISTORY CENTRE is open at the Church Thursday (except on school holidays) for kids PILATES CLASSES with Diana Bell at 210 Cedar 653-9095 or [email protected]. 250-537-1638. of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 221 Vesuvius aged 0 to 4 and their parents. Community Lane. All levels class at 9:30 a.m. More info: 250- PLAY READING GROUP meets every Monday TAI CHI PRACTICE SESSIONS: Push hands, Bay Rd. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Gospel Chapel. 9:30 to 11 a.m. $2 per family. 537-5965. $10 drop-in. Bring your own mat. at Salt Spring Seniors Services Centre. 10 a.m. Dance of equality, Chen 56, Water style at Info: 250-537-9573. Coff ee & tea supplied. HARDCORE BODY BLAST with Lola at Ganges to 12 noon. Seven Stars Tai Chi Club, 210 Cedar Lane, 1:30 MEDICAL QIGONG with Naomi Jason at Still FAMILY HISTORY CENTRE is open at the Yoga Studio. 9 to 10 a.m. EVERYBODY STRETCH — Everyday stretches to 3:30 p.m. Info: Osman at 250-537-5667. Point Studio (behind the Harbour House). 9:30 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FLOW YOGA with Kristen at Ganges Yoga Studio. for the everyday body to classical music. Ganges TAI CHI YANG STYLE all levels class including to 11 a.m. $12 drop-in. Call 250-653-9498 for 221 Vesuvius Bay Rd. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Yoga Studio. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. beginners. at Seven Stars Tai Chi Club, 210 more info. Info: 250-537-9573. 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mittens to sit on them, as Daisy sat on her PHOTO BY TAMAR GRIGGS (Eumetopias jubatus): On Tuesday, Dec. 14 haunches beside me. Both of us gazed far Steller sea lions caught by the photographer during a relaxing nap off Bold Bluff . For a num- the state of Alaska fi led a law suit against down into the swiftly moving ocean. ber of colour sea lion photos, see our Facebook page at Facebook.com/gulfi slandsdriftwood. the National Marine Fisheries Service deci- Suddenly, the ghostly shapes of sea lions sion to limit fi shing in the western Aleutian rose up from the deep, up, up to the surface Islands out of concern for the Steller sea to breathe. POOF! Their exhalations sound- its snout and mouth were pointing straight before the heavens opened into pounding lions, whose population has declined 45 ed like whales, and they even made spouts to heaven, he looked as if he were smiling — rain and strong wind. per cent between 2000 and 2008. One of pointing forwards — not up like a whale’s and he snored! I wonder, was he dreaming? He looked the reasons the U.S. government took this spout. Six Steller sea lions surfaced, gliding Have you ever heard a two-ton sea entirely at peace and blissfully happy. step is the lack of food and the competition under each other and waving their fl ippers lion snore? He sounded like a roomful of That night after a simple supper, I looked between the commercial fi sheries and the in the air. They seem to enjoy physical con- humans snoring so loudly you’d sit bolt at the 300 photos I snapped (I’m shooting marine mammals, which eat mainly mack- tact. Two sea lions actually kissed, whiskers upright in bed, amazed anyone could make digital now!) within 20 to 30 minutes. One erel and Pacifi c cod. out, head to head! Their long whiskers are such a racket. I could see his lips relax and photo showed the dark hind fl ippers lifted The state of Alaska is challenging this used to sense prey and to find their way vibrate, showing his bright pink gums. out of the ocean. I could see the ridges in decision in the Supreme Court. The eastern under water. The marine mammals were For over 20 minutes he slept and snored the fl ippers like fi nger bones, and can you population, which frequents our British relaxed, snoozing horizontally, dipping as his fi ve companions swirled around him believe it? I saw its toe nails! Columbia waters, appears to be slightly their heads under water and lifting them up and they slowly drifted south. He was still The toe nails of sea lions are not at the tip recovering, and the states of Washington, to breathe. sleeping when I looked at the ominous sky of their fl ippers, like our toe nails are at the Oregon and Alaska are petitioning to have One male got into a perpendicular posi- and thought we’d better high-tail it home tip of our toes. They are outside the fl ippers, this population removed from the endan- tion with its fat body upright. Its tiny ears before the monsoons poured. We made it about six to seven inches away from the tip, gered species list. Keep an eye or ear on the were out, its dark brown eyes were closed, home to a cozy fi re and hot tea 10 minutes and they are clearly visible against the dark news!

ISLAND HISTORY Fifty years of Lions Club history shared at upcoming event Community service and of service to Salt Spring Island other community groups to transporting handicapped and The event begins at the hall at the next historical society provide assisted living facilities disabled residents to medical at 2 p.m. and everyone is wel- early challenges among gathering at Central Hall on for seniors at Croftonbrook,” appointments and many other come to attend. Wednesday, Jan. 12. explains a press release. “They vital community programs.” Tea and coffee will follow topics to be covered “Some of their projects are also work on highway programs Acknowledgement of pioneer the presentation. the development of Portlock and established the first ambu- club members will be part of Annual memberships ($10) Lions Club members will Park, establishment of Pio- lance service on Salt Spring. the program presented by a for the Salt Spring Historical refl ect on their group’s 50 years neer Village and working with Today they provide buses for panel of current Lions. Society are also now due. TO YOUR In the Health fi eld? Advertise here! meet your Call westErin at coastThe Driftwood Health 250-537-9933 health providers ejory@gulfi slands.net To advertise: Call Kim or Erin 250-537-9933 GANGES YOGA WITH DOROTHY MASSAGE THERAPY MONDAY 4:30pm - 6:00pm WEDNESDAY 4:45pm - 6:00pm REFLEXOLOGY and REIKI Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, 355 Blackburn Road 355 Blackburn Road Stewart Katz, RMT • Stair Lifts • Scooters Level: All levels Level: Slow Flow ....for tired bodies! Julie Howard

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BIRTHS BIRTHS DEATHS COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS WHAT’S PART OF the baby boom? Osman Phillips UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP Call Welcome Wagon for a Who reads us? Elizabeth Lee seven Elvira Clare and MJ Huth- ON personal Baby Visit. Gifts & 88% of Islanders read the ELIZABETH LEE BINGO Seven Stars Tai Chi macher explore meditation “In- THIS greetings from local business- Driftwood each week. Funeral MEADEN HALL stars to Stillness and Presence”, es and a warm welcome for Royal Canadian Legion 250-537-5667 Sunday January 9, 11 am at WEEK? baby. Haley 250-537-1558. -Combase survey CONSULTANT tai chi S.S. Seniors’ Centre. Consultant club 7PM THURSDAY WOMEN WRITING MEMOIR, CHECK IT 250-537-1023 January 6, 2010 6 week class begins Mon. Aft KARA & KEITH SHADE 537-1023 Early Bird, 6:30 pm Tai Chi Chuan: Jan. 17.($175-$195) Wendy OUT! Chen Style Beginners: Judith Cutler. 250.653.4286 PAGE 14 are happy to announce Sponsored by [email protected] COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Ladies Auxiliary Mon Jan 10. 6:30-8:00pm the arrival of Royal Canadian Legion Yang Style Beginners: FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS Br. 92 Tues Jan 11. 6:30-8:00pm DRIFTWOODISLA JEAN PUBLISHING--MAUREEN SHADE @ Cedar lane studio ROWELL-BIRTHborn Dec 19.2010 AD Everyone Welcome 210 Cedar Lane SALT SPRING ISLAND All proceeds to bursaries IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM 2 inx 180.00Victoria /BC. WATER PRESERVATION for Salt Spring Students phone Osman 4728433 SOCIETY 250-537-5667 Proud grandparents: Annual General Meeting BIRTHS on Fri. Jan. 21 DEATHS DEATHS Sheena (Rowell) & Reg Kirkham, at 7:00 pm at Diane & Paul Shade. The Harbour House Hotel Great-grandparents: Crofton Room Guest speaker - Lemieux, Ann Luise Peter and Maureen Rowell, Oliver Brandes (UVic) “Water Act Modernization” Phyllis Shade & Dorreen Beal. All Welcome March 26, 1966 to December 11, 2010

DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS Nairn Howe BOBApril HOWE--NAIRN 30, 1957 - DecemberHOWE 25, 2005 DALE JAMES DREVER 2 x 288.00Cancer is not so powerful! December 29, 1943 – December 30, 2010 DRIFTWOOD PUBLISHING--ANN LUISE 4733910There are so many things it cannot do... LEMIEUX 4733860 IN MEMORIAM It is with great sadness that the family 2 x 288.00 It cannot cripple love. of Dale James Drever announces his 4733860 It cannot shatter hope. untimely passing. DEATHS It cannot corrode faith. He leaves behind his loving wife It cannot destroy peace. Darlene, his mother Luella Drever, Ann Luise Lemieux (nee Weihing) passed away It cannot kill friendship. sisters Mona (Jack) McManus, and peacefully in her sleep on December 11, 2010, at the age of 44. She will be lovingly remembered by her It cannot suppress memories. Marilyn (Allan) Ross, brother Kent son Eric, her parents Ernie and Renate, her brother It cannot conquer the spirit. (Trudy) Drever, and brother-in-law Doug, Alea (niece) and Connor (nephew); by her It cannot silence courage. Larry (Terry) Pasemko, sister-in- grandmother, aunts, uncles and cousins in Germany It cannot invade the soul. law Shelley (Jan) Klesko, as well as - as well as her friends on Salt Spring, in Banff, It cannot steal eternal life. numerous nieces and nephews, and Canmore and Calgary. Ann Luise will be dearly his beloved companion Vinnie. Dale is missed by all who loved and knew her. predeceased by his father, Jim Drever. DEATHS DEATHS Also mourning his loss are teaching Private family services were held. colleagues and students in Edmonton, and friends from Salt Spring Island. Barbara Ann Harvey Born in Castor, Alberta, Dale graduated from the University of Alberta with degrees in Art and Education. The majority of his career teaching Art GRANT, (Morse) of St. Albert, Alberta DRIFTWOODwas at Strathcona PUBLISHING--DALE High School in Edmonton DREVER where 4733701he developed his unique Dec. 4, 1937 - Dec. 24, 2010 3 teachingx 576.00 ‘strategies’. If Dale had his way, Art classes would be compulsory (Gail) Neileen 4733701and Math an option and he thought that everyone should take up art, not just Lovingly remembered by her brothers Jack (Jean) DEATHSthose with talent and aptitude. He was invigorated by the ongoing contact and Ron (Lois); her sons Glenn (Roxanne), Ross with past students and enjoyed following their accomplishments. (Gina) and Keith; her grandchildren Andrew, Bryan Dale and Darlene retired to Beddis Beach on Salt Spring Island, where they June 26, 1935 and Samantha and by numerous nieces and nephews have lived for the past eleven years attracting a wide circle of friends from all Dinsmore, Saskatchewan - and by many good friends. across the Island through the warmth of the home that they created together. December 19, 2010 Victoria, BC Predeceased by her parents Ralph and Francis In addition to being a ¿ ne and passionate artist, this talented and delightful DRIFTWOOD PUBLISHING--NEILEEN DRIFTWOODMorse, her husband PUBLISHING--BARBARA Douglas Harvey and her grandson ANN man took great pleasure in creating an innovative and extensively landscaped GRANTIt is with 4733419 great sadness that we announce the HARVEY4733473Adam Harvey. garden full of colour and texture. 2 deathx 360.00 of our beloved Neileen, who left this world 2 x In360.00 recent years Salt Spring Island became Barb’s Keenly interested in the complexities of race-horse breeding, shrewdly he 4733419on December 19, 2010. Neileen was the second 4733473home away from home. Barb spent time on Salt Spring never placed a bet on horses preferring to paint them instead. DEATHSdaughter of the late Neil and Isobel Grant. DEATHSboth visiting family (Ross Harvey & Gina McMahon) Dale was a consistently optimistic and cheerful man who observed the world Neileen is survived by her sister Donna Mort and doing numerous house-sits. She made many through mildly irreverent but kindly eyes. His gentle personality, quick wit, and brother-in-law Walter Mort, niece Cythe, special friendships through her involvement with and wonderful sense of humour will be greatly missed by his family, friends nephew Neil and his wife Ingrid, great nieces the United Church community, the Trail and Nature and professional associates. Kiersten and Eveonne and great nephew Alex. Club and her ¿ tness group. Being a nature lover, she She will be missed by all of us, her extended particularly loved walking in Ruckle Park and sitting A celebration of Dale’s life will be held at 1:30 p.m. family and many friends. Neileen was a kind on the sunny deck overlooking Cusheon Lake. Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 and gentle soul, who loved music, art and travel. Salt Spring Island United Church Neileen enjoyed her last 20 years living on Salt A memorial service for Barbara was held at St. 111 Hereford Avenue Spring Island. Albert United Church. Donations in lieu of À owers to: The Stephen Messages of condolence can be e-mailed to [email protected]. A celebration of Neileen’s life will be held on Lewis Foundation - Grandmothers to Grandmothers In lieu of À owers, donations can be made in Dale’s honour to the SSI Humane January 8, 2011 at 2:30pm at Salt Spring United Campaign. Society (www.spca.bc.ca/branches/salt-spring-island) or Island Wildlife Church, Hereford Street, Ganges. Natural Centre, 322 Langs Road, SSI, B.C. V8K 1N3 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011 | 21 DEADLINES DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS TUESDAY 10 AM [email protected]

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