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Arts ...... 15 Classifieds ...... 34 Sudoku ...... 37 defend hall Crossword ...... 38 Editorials ...... 8 Ferry Schedules ...... 31 Health ...... 33 strategy Horoscope ...... 38 Letters ...... 9 Fire district absorbs do the right thing,” said Salt Sports ...... 31 public blast but refuse Spring Island Fire Protection TV Listings ...... 17 District (SSIFPD) chair Ted What’s On...... 24 to change course Hinds during a public meet- ing held Monday evening. By SEAN MCINTYRE “We have no axe to grind, Driftwood Staff we are just trying to do the -/24'!'% 15%34)/.3 –––––––––––– best job we can for the com- ASK !RLENE Fire trustees stood their munity.” ground amid heated ques- Hinds’ assurance that tioning from an audience trustees know best failed concerned with the cost, to reassure most of the 25 ",/ location and lack of dem- participants at the fi re board ocratic process behind the meeting at the Ganges fi re *"/ move to replace the Ganges hall on Monday night. facility. Many participants said “I don’t know how many “it’s a done deal” after 90 Weather people in the room voted and minutes of asking trustees I don’t know how many peo- Mike Arnott, Mary Gillies, ple in this room have ever Daily doses of rain are Ted Hinds, Ken Lee, Bruce come to a trustees’ meeting Patterson, Wayne Wrigley forecast right through and I don’t care. What I can the weekend. Highs and Mark Wyatt to gather tell you is that if you look up more information from the to 7 C on Friday, with the defi nition of trust and the overnight lows to 2 C community before setting defi nition of trustee, I think out on a project budgeted at on Thursday. you’ll fi nd we have a respon- sibility to the community to FIRE MEETING 2 Inserts • Thrifty Foods Salt Spring internet • Buckerfields • Ganges Village Market • Pharmasave tycoon in US custody • Home Hardware By SEAN MCINTYRE Driftwood Staff A dot com success story who moved to Salt Spring and North End Fitness vowed to restore the Vesuvius Pub to its former glory was charged with conspiring to transfer funds with the intent to 537-5217 promote illegal gambling in a Manhattan courtroom Tuesday afternoon. Police arrested John Lefebvre, 55, in California Monday. His former business partner Stephen Lawrence was arrested in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Canadian citizens face jail terms of up to 20 years if convicted under the Unlawful Inter- net Gambling Enforcement Act. THE SOUND OF MUSIC: “Prince” decides to sing along as piper Doug Fraser Until last Spring, Lefebvre and Lawrence remained the tunes up the Scottish sound in preparation for upcoming Robbie Burns Day principal shareholders of NETeller, a global online money activities. Watch the Driftwood’s “What’s On” for information on Burns day transfer service based on the Isle of Man with more than 2.5 celebrations. Photo by Derrick Lundy NETELLER 3 Islander sits tight as house foundation crumbles By DAWN HAGE The storm that blew in to pipe collapsed that should be has reached a critical stage. cel them,” she said. “They Driftwood Staff the island on December 13- draining it out but it is still “Even when it snows, the are supposed to be guiding Despite a crumbling foun- 14 left Griggs, who lives at finding its way in through water still pours in,” she me through this. I have no dation, black mould-infested remote Bold Bluff on the the foundation.” said. “It’s just too much rain idea what I am supposed to drywall, a non-function- west side of Salt Spring, Griggs contacted her insur- and snow.” do.” ing washer, dryer, furnace, with four feet of water in her ance company, Pemberton Griggs is extremely frus- “My broker was horrifi ed freezer and fridge and a basement and an emergency Insurance, two days after the trated by the lack of action when I let her know. The next day I got a call from the basement that constantly fi lls situation. fi rst emergency and has not by her insurance adjusters. insurance company, but they up with water, Tamar Griggs “It has been a nightmare,” yet been visited by adjusters. “I call them and they tell were busy that week, and has maintained her sense of said Griggs. “The water is She now fears that the dam- me they are too busy or they GRIGGS 3 A year of humour and her health. still pouring in. The drain- age to her home’s foundation make appointments and can- celebration California Green Giant GANGES Fancy 10% off Tuesdays Sweet Navel 100 (some restrictions apply) VILLAGE MARKET Oranges LO ALL Y O NED OPE A ED
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77%34 7).$$ Present fi re hall: uncertain future , 7"" Ê ° By SEAN MCINTYRE call for a 1,114 square-metre ers of the bowling alley prop- up. Despite not qualifying as Driftwood Staff (12,000-square-foot) build- erty on Kings Lane accepted a disaster response building, #USTOM &LOORING Bringing the Ganges ing. An adequate structure, a $1.1 million offer from he urged trustees and other 3PECIALIZING IN CUSTOM 7IDE 0LANK fire hall up to code is not he said, would have three trustees in December. local government offi cials to #LEAR $OUGLAS &IR an option, according to Salt truck bays, offi ces, male and According to a June 2005 consider an alternative use s "RAND NAME mOORING AVAILABLE Spring Island Fire Protection female dorms and an exer- Insurance Underwriters for the structure. s /VER (ARDWOOD 3OFTWOOD SPECIES IN STOCK District (SSIFPD) trustees. cise room. report, the Ganges fi re hall Trustees have not fi nalized “The existing fi re hall has The new hall would also required a minimum $1 mil- any plans for the fire hall £nääÈÈÇÓÓÇx served us well for 40 years, house the Emergency Opera- lion in upgrades to bring it in except that it will be placed xÊÊ£ä£nÊ V >`Ê*>ÀÊ,>`]Ê-`iÞ]Ê but its time is up,” said Ted tions Centre, currently locat- line with safety standards. on the market if and when Hinds, SSIFPD chair, dur- ed in the provincial govern- Despite the million-dollar the Kings Lane proposal THE ing an interview late last ment building on Lower fi gure, Hinds said, renovat- proceeds. week. “The lot size isn’t Ganges Road. ing the existing site is not an “Maybe there’s some large enough, there isn’t suf- Accord- option. compromise here,” he said. fi cient parking and it’s still ing to a list “The new hall Even with “Nearly 80 per cent of all Local Liquor Store an old building built on piles of frequently the improve- landfill materials is old (reclaimed land).” asked ques- would serve us ments, the building materials. From a Debate over the fi re hall’s tions released for decades to district would sustainability point of view, future comes two week’s by trustees still be left it makes perfect sense.” after trustees announced last week come.” with a short- According to Yardley, their intention to purchase and available age of space, more cooperation between property and construct a new at the Gan- TED HINDS parking and local government agencies hall at 154 Kings Lane. ges fi re hall, training facil- is needed to consider how Hinds said a portion of the new building would also ities, he said. Fire fighters the site could best serve the the borrowed funds will be include room to store the would also be left out on the community. repaid with proceeds from Salt Spring Island Fire and street during the renovation He said a library or town the sale of the downtown Rescue Department’s new period. In his final recom- hall could easily incorporate site. According to 2006 rescue boat, an aerial fire mendations, the insurance sections of the heritage struc- assessment fi gures, the Gan- apparatus (ladder truck) and auditor agreed constructing ture. In classic Salt Spring ges fire hall and property an expanded museum. a replacement hall is the fashion, smaller groups are have a combined value of “The new hall would serve most cost-effective approach working in their own spheres $513,400, though the prop- us for decades to come,” in the long term. without looking at the bigger erty’s appraised value is Hinds said. Jonathan Yardley, a Salt picture, Yardley added. closer to $1 million. Based on estimated con- Spring architect with an A central body such as a WELCOME HOME! Draft plans for the new struction costs of $300 per interest in preserving the municipal council, he added, fi re hall will not be available square foot, trustees antici- island’s heritage buildings, would be mandated to exam- May we suggest a little until March but chair Ted pate the final tab will be agrees the Ganges hall’s days ine the broader implications “White Truck”? Hinds said initial estimates roughly $3.6 million. Own- as an emergency building are of the deal. OPEN FROM 9AM - 11PM EVERY DAY. FIRE MEETING #108-149 FULFORD-GANGES RD. 537-9463 (WINE) From Page 1 up to $5 million. with the interests of the com- ees. “Why not slow down a to spend. “Don’t get me wrong. I’m munity in mind. little and let the people who Trustees declined to pass GET THE not against you guys or a “We could just get the have to pay for this have a a motion withdrawing the $ 95 new hall,” said Ron Smith, money and spend the funds,” say? There are a lot of very counter petition and repeat- 509 JOB DONE speaking from the audi- Hinds said. “It was our choice smart people on this island ed the fact landowners have MS 290-20 with a STIHL MS 290 ence. “I’m against the loca- to go to counter petition and and a lot of them are not on until February 16 to sign the Chain Saw tion, the speed we’re moving it was our choice to endea- this board. Why not try to be counter petition against the and I think we should look vour to save the ratepayers open and accountable?” proposal. No public SSIF- at the whole picture and let an additional expense by not John Woodward spoke PD meetings are scheduled the public get involved in a holding a referendum.” of the need for trustees to before the counter petition democratic vote.” Holding a referendum take advantage of the Islands deadline. SSIFPD trustees will bor- on the issue would cost the Trust ongoing OCP review One person suggested row up to $5 million for the board an additional $5,000. process and work with other Monday that many island purchase of land and con- Audience member Harold community organizations to residents were unwilling to struction of a fi re hall at 154 Katzman suggested a ref- build a hall in keeping with sign the counter petition, Kings Lane unless 750 Salt erendum could be held in an overall island vision. feeling the security of their MS 230-17 MS 390-20 Spring Island land owners conjunction with upcoming “Why are you not look- home or families could be Chain Saw Chain Saw sign counter-petition forms trustee elections in March. ing for advice and direction compromised. $34995 $54995 stating their opposition to The result would keep costs from members of the com- Firefighter Dale Lundy the project. down and provide a mean- munity?” asked Woodward. assured island residents that HARBOURS END MARINE & EQUIPMENT The provincial govern- ingful opportunity for public For Salt Spring Island was not the case. 122 Upper Ganges Rd. at Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5pm ment loan represents a $40 response. realtor Gil Mouat, the mat- “I’m a career firefighter the head of Ganges Harbour Saturdays 8:30am-1pm 537-4202 per year tax increase for It would allow islanders ter came down to economics and also a volunteer and to each $500,000 of assessed currently away for the win- and democracy. hear the insinuation we will property value, for a 20-year ter an opportunity to partici- He expressed disappoint- keep a list of names gives Tide Tables period. pate in the process, Katzman ment with the counter-peti- me a sick feeling.” he said. AT FULFORD HARBOUR Since it operates as an added. tion process and called on “I speak for all fi refi ghters Pacific Standard Time – measured in feet “improvement district,” “Why would they be wor- trustees to take responsibil- when I say this a sickening sponsored by Harbours End Marine & Equipment Ltd. 20 07:24 3.5 11.5 the SSIFPD is not legally ried about [a tax increase] ity even if provincial regula- statement.” JANUARY if they can afford to go to tions did not force them to. Hinds assured the public 17 06:06 3.5 11.5 SA 12:22 2.9 9.5 required to seek any formal 16:02 3.2 10.5 public support from rate- Mexico?” Hinds responded. “Five million bucks is a all petitions would be kept in WE 10:49 3.2 10.5 23:46 0.3 1.0 Rate-payer Don Gainor sealed ballot boxes until they 13:07 3.2 10.5 payers in order to proceed. lot of money and taxpayers “Because we’re not a read out a prepared state- deserve a little more time. are collected by an indepen- 21:45 0.2 0.7 21 07:48 3.5 11.5 SU 13:11 2.7 8.9 municipality, you people ment calling on trustees to The public is concerned dent returning officer on 18 06:33 3.5 11.5 17:06 3.0 9.8 don’t even have to talk to us. act in the public’s best inter- with how their tax dollars February 16. TH 11:13 3.2 10.5 You can go and get your fi ve ests by living up to promises are being spent to build Salt After that point, names 14:06 3.3 10.8 22 00:25 0.5 1.6 million or you can even get made during their election Spring,” he said. will be made available to 22:26 0.2 0.7 MO 08:11 3.6 11.8 10,” Smith said. “Five mil- campaign last year. “Democracy is costly and ensure no names have been 14:07 2.3 7.5 “The existing board of excluded. 19 06:59 3.5 11.5 18:19 2.7 8.9 lion to me is a lot of money it takes longer, but that’s FR 11:42 3.1 10.2 and I think it should really trustees was critical of the what you people volunteered “The only reason we are 15:04 3.3 10.8 23 01:03 0.9 3.0 be looked at so we get best previous board for having for.” making a list is because 23:06 0.2 0.7 TU 08:34 3.6 11.8 value.” a country club mentality He asked trustees to weigh somebody doesn’t trust us,” 15:03 1.9 6.2 Board members said the and lo and behold it appears the demands of a growing he said. “Somebody doesn’t DDDDD 19:51 2.5 8.2 decision to proceed with a you have followed the same fire department with how have the trust in the trustees counter petition was made mentality,” Gainor told trust- much rate-payers are willing and I fi nd this unbelievable.”
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GRIGGS: 6 Ê From Page 1 7 Ê / ° they have still not been over 1UALITY "OAT "UILDING to assess the damage.” &ABRICATION IN Until friend Alan Bibby !LUMINIUM 3TEEL asked her if she had black 3INCE mould on her rotting dry- s PORTABLE WELDING ON LAND OR SEA wall, she had not heard of s CUSTOM FABRICATION IN ALUMINIUM that problem. Sure enough, AND STEEL when she checked, she dis- s DRIVEWAY GATES covered that her basement s MARINE RAMPS AND WALKWAYS was full of the substance. s FUEL TANKS s RAILINGS Local drywaller Colin Walde s TRUCK RACKS AND BOXES came out the next day and s GARDEN GATES AND ARBOURS ripped out and removed all )F YOU CAN THINK OF IT WE CAN MAKE IT the wet drywall. -T -AXWELL 2D
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structure is basically resting on two by fours at this point. ➦ “We just pushed on one ➦ of the supporting posts and You Who..? it fell over,” she said. “The SNOW BOUND: Joe Lange puts chains on Mainroad Contracting truck as snow foundation has been sitting hits Salt Spring last Wednesday. Photo by Sean McIntyre non-stop in water since that fi rst storm.” Griggs is constantly pump- ing water out of the base- Fulford fi re training case pled Winner ment, but has never man- for December: aged to get the level below While the Salt Spring for example, must spend local training facility. Mary Lou three inches. Despite steady Island Fire Protection Dis- the weekend on the Lower In conjunction with a staff Bompas pumping, it is usually sit- trict (SSIFPD) moves ahead Mainland or in Kamloops, report on how to streamline ting between fi ve and eight to build a new fire hall in taking their Fridays off work the Trust application process, Your name will be entered in a monthly draw inches. After the most recent Ganges, it’s also pressur- in order to attend, and having trustees George Ehring and for a return trip for one to Vancouver. heavy rainstorm, she kept ing the Islands Trust to give to return on the late Sunday- Peter Lamb agreed the train- COME TO THE SS AIR OFFICE TO ENTER track and pumped out eight another plan some preferen- night ferry. ing facility was the type of Grace Pt. Square, 3102-115 Fulford Ganges Rd. feet of vertical water over a tial treatment. “They are taking days off proposal that could be moved 48-hour period. A few months back the work or holidays to attend up on the priority list. Three times daily to Downtown “It just keeps pouring in,” district submitted a rezoning these courses.” Vancouver & Vancouver Airport she said. “The ground is just application for its Fulford Hinds said the train- too wet. They tell me I will fi re hall property, so a full- ing spot, estimated to cost • Departing GANGES have to keep pumping until fl edged training facility can $400,000, would be “an 7:40am Mon-Sat/10:45am Sun-Fri/2:00pm Daily summer. It’s a huge mess.” be created there. environmentally friendly ...... Griggs is sitting tight until “We want to plead to you facility using propane as the • Departing DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER Salt Spring contractor Colin the necessity of getting this fuel.” 8:45am Mon-Sat/11:55am Sun-Fri Drummond comes to assess facility in place,” said SSIF- The meeting also heard 3:15pm Daily the state of her foundation. PD board chair Ted Hinds from consultant Gerard ...... He assured her that he would to Thursday’s Salt Spring LeBlanc, who the fire dis- • Departing VANCOUVER AIRPORT “send the army in” to help Island Local Trust Commit- trict hired to help speed up 9:15am Mon-Sat/12:25pm Sun-Fri her before the foundation tee (LTC) meeting. the rezoning process. terra firma 3:45pm Daily totally collapses. He said that at present any He said the service the fi re BUILDERS LTD. SALTSPRINGAIR Griggs is extremely grate- firefighter needing Justice department provides is suf- www.sirewall.com 537-9355 book online: www.saltspringair.com or give us a call 537-9880 ful for the support of com- Institute of B.C. courses, fering because of the lack of munity members and trades- people who have showered SALT SPRING her with concern, hugs and generous offers of help. NETELLER “It has been the most hor- From Page 1 MINI STORAGE rendously challenging month million registered users, 800 employees and annual 537-4722 I’ve had since [the] Texada 2005 revenues of $172 million. [logging controversy],” she A majority of the company’s revenue comes from said. service charges levied on internet users conducting Despite her furnace not transactions via online gambling sites. According to working, she has managed to the company website, it is “the world’s largest inde- stay warm with a woodstove, pendent money transfer business.” but her firewood supply is Lefebvre retains a fi ve per cent stake in the company. Elizabeth May now dwindling. NETeller promptly suspended trading of its shares on “I wasn’t prepared to use London’s AIM exchange upon hearing the news. all that wood,” she said. “I A statement from NETeller released following and may have to barge in a cord Lefebvre’s arrest denies he “has any current position with or connection to” the company. if this continues much lon- It remains unknown if the arrest was made under Adriane Carr ger.” regulations set out in the Unlawful Internet Gambling With the continuing water Enforcement Act passed in the United States last year. fl ow and a foundation on its In an interview with The Driftwood last summer, Tuesday, January 23rd last legs, Griggs feels that Lefebvre, 55, said he came to Salt Spring in order to one more storm may be more pursue his life-long love of music. than the house can handle. “The island is known as a great artistic community 7:00 pm Knowing that the island is and having a venue for live music is part of that heri- still just entering the win- tage,” he said. “I thought the pub should be revived in Salt Spring Secondary School ter and spring rainy season, its fi nest tradition and decided to buy it.” her outlook is bleak without Plans for the Vesuvius Pub included a retractable Multi-Purpose Room immediate assistance. roof and an appearance by legendary rocker Neil “I’ve remained healthy Young. Following his meteoric rise, Lefebvre contrib- Speak and answer questions on Green Issues. thanks to all the love and uted generously to the arts, including a $1.2 million support I’ve received from donation to the University of Calgary Faculty of Arts. the community, but I think Staff at Lefebvre’s Salt Spring offi ce did not return Authorized by the fi nancial agent of the Saanich-Gulf Islands Green Party. one more storm is going to calls Tuesday. be it.”
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ÀiÊÞÕÊÛ}ÊÊVi] vÀÊÞÕÀÊÛiÃÌiÌö No explanation for ferry mishap !RE THEY TAX EFFICIENT >Ê>ÊÌÀÕÃÌi`ÊV>Ê*ÀviÃÃ> By STACY CARDIGAN SMITH stranded. Malcolmson. Driftwood Staff But although life was disrupted for Malcolmson added “there’s nothing Although last Tuesday’s Gabriola some, it didn’t seem to be a major heart- but good will” towards the ferry crews >ÀÌÊ°Ê}iÀ`Þ]Ê * ferry incident garnered a lot of media ache for most, said Gabriola Islands on the route. )NVESTMENT !DVISOR attention, life for residents on the island Trust trustee Sheila Malcolmson. According to Marshall, the accident ,VÞÊ > > quickly returned to normal. “It seems like things are back to nor- occurred when the ferry unexpected- !DMINISTRATIVE !SSISTANT The incident occurred while the MV mal on the island now,” she said via ly pulled away from shore, but she xÎÇ£ÇÎä Quinsam was being loaded for the 6:55 telephone on Thursday morning. was unable to comment on how that '2!#% 0/).4 315!2% p.m. sailing from Nanaimo to Gabriola Ferries were back on schedule by happened, pending results of a further MHOOGERDYK BERKSHIRECA Island on January 9. 7:50 a.m Thursday, and a cancelled investigation. Randy Nicifore was the last pas- Wednesday dangerous goods sailing Marshall said the Quinsam is gener- senger being loaded on the ferry, said was rescheduled for Friday. ally tied to the shore with chains and BC Ferries’ director of media relations “The imagination can take you to the engine also pushes the ship towards ICBC CLAIMS - Deborah Marshall last week. some bad places, but in reality [the shore. As Nicifore was pulling his 3/4-ton island’s emergency response teams The boat was taken out of service PERSONAL INJURY pick-up truck onto the ramp, he was were ready in case of emergency],” said Wednesday so that technicians, engi- • 25 years successfully representing injured persons signalled to stop by a ferry attendant. Malcolmson. neers and Transport Canada could per- • NO FEE until you collect His truck then began sliding down the Three water taxis were available to form a number of tests. ramp towards the water. Nicifore quick- transport foot passengers to and from “They tried to simulate this occur- •Free confi dential consultation ly pulled himself out of the vehicle. He the island while ferry service was can- rence and they weren’t able to replicate escaped unhurt, but his truck plunged celled. However, the timing of the inci- it,” said Marshall. “The boat was there- PAUL B. JOYCE into the water. dent combined with the bad weather fore put back into service Thursday.” Barrister & Solicitor Ferry service to Gabriola was imme- meant many did not make it to work as Transport Canada continues to inves- (250) 537-4413 (24 hours) diately halted, leaving some residents fl oat planes were also grounded, said tigate the matter. Sharon Perry estate donates ‘substantial’ Quilting...think SAWYERS funds to new library children’s section A donation from the estate “In recognition of this gift, loved to read, but even more remembered.” “Quilter on the go” JAIME LONG, of a former Salt Spring the members of the board because she loved Salt Spring The library board, Friends Sawyer’s instructor ONLY 11 POUNDS! library volunteer will be of trustees of the library Island,” writes Perry’s daugh- of the Library fundraising earmarked for the children’s have agreed to name the ter Jane. “As sad as I am that group and library volunteers FROM section of the new library. children’s section of the my mother has died, I am so thanked the donor for her $ “Salt Spring Public Library new library when it is built very grateful that her last 14 generosity. 288 has received a most gener- ‘The Sharon Mitchell Perry years were spent somewhere “Such help is not only ous and substantial dona- Children’s Library.’ In due that gave her such happiness. useful but encouraging at a only one of many different tion in memory of Sharon course a plaque designating And this is why I am giv- time when we are beginning models to choose from Mitchell Perry, a Salt Spring the children’s library will be ing the gift. I want to give the struggle to build a new, resident who passed away placed in the new building. something back to the place larger, and better library for SAWYER SEWING CENTRE recently, from her daughter “I am making this gift that gave my mother a place all Salt Spring residents,” 3400 Douglas • 1-888-229-2266 DEAN SAWYER www.sawyersewing.com Jane,” states a library board to the Salt Spring library, to belong to, a place where said board vice-chair Tilly press release. not just because my mother she fi t in. I want her to be Crawley. Selling? Buying? Call me today for award-winning, professional service. District takes leading-edge stand You will be listened to and treated well. Kerry That’s a promise! on its sexual orientation policies By STACY supported and made to feel fi ed by the Gay/Straight Alli- Chalmers 537-1201 (pager) CARDIGAN SMITH included. It also includes spe- ance, a student group at Gulf Driftwood Staff cifi c defi nitions of terms such Islands Secondary School. www.gulfislandsrealestate.com School District 64 now has as homophobia, questioning The group then approached one of the most thorough and and two-spirit, and statistics the board, and together the specifi c policies concerning and information pertaining to groups drafted the proce- sexual orientation education gay and lesbian youth. dure. in British Columbia. Anti-violence procedures As far as Hopkins is aware, Board members unani- are already in place in the “procedures like this in other mously passed Procedure district to ensure no student districts are more general.” #617, LGBTTIQQ Diversity, is discriminated against on He added the policy might at last Wednesday’s monthly the basis of gender identity, be viewed as controversial board meeting. LGBTTIQQ gender expression or sexual to some, especially those stands for Lesbian Gay orientation, but the new poli- outside of Salt Spring, when Bisexual Transgender Two- cies are much more specifi c the procedure is made pub- spirited Intersex Question- concerning inclusion, said lic through the Ministry of ing Queer. district superintendent Jeff Education’s Safe, Caring and The procedure identifies Hopkins. Orderly Schools initiative, nine points to help ensure The procedure has been in likely later this year. LGBTTIQQ students within the works for about a year, “They often call the the district are not only free said Hopkins. The need for leading edge ‘the bleeding from discrimination but also such a policy was fi rst identi- edge,’” he said. What’s On? See page 24 Salary hikes gobble funding increases Our Best Rates! Although School District June of last year. 64 received an increased “It’s new money, but they GIC Rates as of operating grant from the told us how to spend it at the January 16, 2007 Ministry of Education for same time,” said Scotvold, who the 2006/2007 school year, added that the government Cashable 3.45% it turns out the government played it as though they were Non-Redeemable wasn’t really giving away just giving away the cash. 30 day 3.80% free money after all. “We got the money we In December, the Ministry hoped we would get, but 60 day 3.85% of Education announced that certainly there wasn’t any 90 day 3.85% B.C. schools received the big- additional amount of money gest funding increase ever. to deal with inflation . . . 1 year 4.05% School District 64 What we did not get is addi- received an operating grant tional funding to deal with 3 year 4.15% of $15,380,291, up from the the things that are happen- 5 year 4.20% $13,975,744 that was origi- ing every year, such as fuel (Rates subject to change) nally estimated in March. [increases].” This increase is a result of Last year, the cost to fuel Call Mafalda today the government’s funding the water taxis alone rose by increases. $30,000, said Scotvold. But that money wasn’t just In addition, the district’s for a rainy day, it was for a capital plan requests for specifi c purpose: employee upgrades to eight schools salaries. The money covered were turned down, except a 537-1730 the pay increase teachers $2.9 million request for seis- Grace Point Square received after signing the mic upgrades to the middle new collective agreement in school.
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MOUAT’S MISHAP: Passersby couldn’t help but look at a car that crashed through a steel fence outside of Mouat’s Hardware on Monday. Photo by Derrick Lundy Galiano trustees resolve Have Your Business Represented at the to settle forest lot debate 2007 Travel Shows By SEAN MCINTYRE “When potential groups have lobbied the Seattle Travel Show January 27-28, 2007 Driftwood Staff Islands Trust to maintain the The only way Bill Eller buyers hear they regulations as a way to pre- 30 presentation on Salt Spring Island being done in Travel Theatre can build a home on his 375- can’t live on the serve and protect the island’s 10,000 attendees acre property on Galiano northern half. average age 35-64 annual income over $50,000 US Island is if he hands over 75 property, they can’t believe it.” The ensuing debate has per cent of his land to a local caused a thicket of controver- conservation group. Vancouver Travel Show February 17-18, 2007 — Bill Eller sy dividing the community’s For 15 years, Eller and In conjunction with the Outdoor Adventure Show and Golf Show nearly 100 other forest-lot 800 residents. Since 1991, owners on Galiano Island most ludicrous thing I’ve only three property owners 21,600 attendees have petitioned the Islands ever heard,” he said. “Our have gone ahead with the Trust to reduce zoning attempts to reach a compro- rezoning proposals. Edmonton Home & Garden Show March 22-25, 2007 requirements preventing mise have been stonewalled. If no serious issues are them from living on their Many other issues on the raised against the proposal, 60,000 attendees land. Last week, they fi nally island would disappear if said Galiano trustee Roy 63% have household incomes of $50,000 - $100,000+ glimpsed a light at the end of this were resolved.” Smith, it is likely he and fel- the tunnel. Eller said several lot own- low trustee Michael Sharp Calgary Travel Show March 31 - April 1, 2007 “At last things have the ers have grown frustrated will have a decision by the prospect of becoming sen- and cannot even sell their next LTC meeting. In conjunction with the Outdoor Adventure Show and Golf Show sible,” Eller said in an inter- properties because of the “We’ve basically initiat- 16,500 attendees view from Victoria, where stringent zoning require- ed a different process than he lives and works full-time. ments. we had before,” Smith said. “We see this as a major “When potential buyers Comments from past shows “We’ve always sought to breakthrough.” hear they can’t live on the “Best display I’ve seen. It’s so community oriented which is very special.” At a meeting of the Galia- property, they can’t believe resolve this issue.” no Local Trust Committee it,” he said. Ken Millard, director of last week, the island’s trust- After logging company the Galiano Conservancy, “Great idea to represent other businesses. Shows a great sense of community.” ees agreed to receive public MacMillan Bloedel put said the group does not have input concerning the idea of 98 forest lots covering an an offi cial political position Cost: restoring residential rights estimated 2,800 hectares on the matter at this point. on the properties. (7,000 acres) of northern Millard said his personal $150 per show $400 for 3 shows $500 for all 4 shows Trustees will hold a pub- Galiano Island up for sale opinion is that the matter lic hearing in February and in 1991, buyers believed needs more clarity. Brochures: expect to make a decision as zoning regulations would “I’m a little puzzled about 250-500 brochures are required per show; all extra brochures will be returned early as March. continue to permit con- what appears a rather vague It may sound like just struction of one family resolution by trustees,” he another round of talks, but dwelling per parcel. said Monday. Contact: Perry Ruehlen Eller and his neighbours are Fifteen years later, they’re “I really have no idea what optimistic last week’s deci- still waiting. [email protected] sion marks a step in the right In 2005, the Islands Trust the process is and am quite 537-4223 direction. expressed its intent to pursue in the dark on this.” Restoring residential the eviction of three prop- Millard said he is disap- or Anne Ringheim rights, he said, would do a erty owners living on their pointed a “supposed confl ict [email protected] lot to return the dignity of land illegally, but has since of interest” forced cancella- forest-lot owners. backed down. tion of a facilitation process 537-5571 “It’s been diffi cult. It’s the Galiano conservation in December.
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6 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 NEWSBEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD it’s your Impaired drivers plead guilty Two Salt Spring Island to probably having had too drivers were issued mini- COURT much to drink. mum mandatory sentences “It’s Friday night,” Rhodes time. in Ganges Provincial Court told police. “On Fridays last week after pleading DOCKET everybody goes to the Ful- guilty to driving under the Gibson’s Class 7 licence ford Pub and they all drive infl uence of alcohol. does not allow any alcohol home.” Justice Keith Bracken consumption before getting Police found Rhodes had issued Brett Gibson a $600 behind the wheel. a blood alcohol level of .170 fi ne and a one-year driving Police impounded the vehi- mg. He was issued a $600 prohibition for an incident cle, sent his three passengers fi ne and a one-year driving dating back to the evening of home and kept Gibson in prohibition. June 15, 2006. custody for the evening. In other court news: Court heard that Salt In a separate incident • Justice Bracken ordered Spring Island RCMP offi- on November 17, 2006, an Sean Burke to pay a $500 cers stopped Gibson’s vehi- unmanned pick-up truck left fine and serve a one-year cle shortly after receiving running with its door open driving prohibition after Salt complaints of four young in front of the Fulford Pub Spring RCMP pulled him men drinking alcohol in a aroused suspicions of RCMP over in Ganges for driving blue car near the skate park offi cers on routine patrol in while prohibited in May on Kanaka Road. the south end. 2006. Burke plead guilty to 537-5217 According to the police On their return from Ful- the offence. report, officers spotted the ford village minutes later, • Due to BC Ferries staff’s vehicle “spinning its tires officers noticed the same refusal to allow Alan Gear and fish-tailing out of the vehicle “swerving wildly” aboard any of its vessels unless parking lot” at approximate- into the opposite lane. in police custody, the former ly 7:30 p.m. According to Crown Salt Spring resident’s trial has The police report describes counsel Barb Penty, a police been moved to Victoria. North End Fitness Gibson as unsteady on his report indicates the driver Gear allegedly assaulted a feet, smelling of alcohol and did not stop until he reached ferry worker during an inci- slurring his words at the time the intersection of Fulford- dent on the Skeena Queen in of the incident. Ganges and Beaver Point August 2006. He is sched- A breath sample deter- roads. uled to register a plea at SALT SPRING ISLAND mined Gibson had a blood Upon questioning, driver Victoria Provincial Court on FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT alcohol level of .170 mg. Douglas Rhodes admitted February 13. PUBLIC NOTICE Governance contract announced TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to proposed Bylaw No.106 cited as New Fire Hall #1 The Islands Trust has picked their man with a contribution from the Capital Region- Land Purchase Borrowing Bylaw and Bylaw No. 107 cited as New Fire Hall #1 Building to do a report on three governance renewal al District. Construction Borrowing Bylaw, the trustees of the Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District questions. At last Thursday’s Salt Spring Local Trust intend to purchase land and construct a new fi re hall to replace the Ganges fi re hall due to the Consultant Allan Neilson-Welch of Committee (LTC) meeting, Trust chair Kim following reasons: Kelowna will fulfi ll a $25,000 contract to Benson explained the potential governance 1. Fire Underwriters Survey July 2005 states that the existing building has many drawbacks see if the Islands Trust’s operation can be changes would be an “evolutionary option” e.g. no training facilities, poor administration offi ces, limited public access, questionable tweaked to address governance concerns of between the status quo and incorporation. seismic construction, no vehicle exhaust system, combustible construction with the federation’s largest islands. She noted island communities would still numerous renovations and exposed electrical, convoluted access and egress, limited Neilson-Welch will look at: have the option to pursue municipal incorpo- parking for volunteers responding to calls, probably not capable of housing an aerial fi re • Increasing the number of trustees from ration, if desired. apparatus if needed in the future. In summary the existing building has now become non- two to four for Salt Spring Island; Both Salt Spring and Gabriola Island vot- functional as an emergency hub for the island. • Giving larger local Trust areas weighted ers rejected incorporation in referendums 2. Seismic evaluation by Herold Engineering Sept. 2005 determined that the building votes at Trust Council; held in 2002 on Salt Spring and in 2004 on would not meet seismic requirements for a post disaster building as per requirements of • Increasing coordination between the Gabriola. In April 2006, the Islands Trust the 1998 British Columbia Building Code. Islands Trust and regional districts. established a Governance Task Force to deter- The contract cost is being shared by the mine how governance could be improved in AND THAT to fi nance the purchases of the new land and building construction the trustees provincial government and Islands Trust, the Islands Trust Area. propose to borrow by way of long term borrowing a sum not to exceed $5,000,000.00, repayable not later than 20 years from the date of issue.
AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Bylaw No. 106 and Bylaw No. 107 will be deemed to have received the assent of the land owners 30 days after the last publication of this notice unless petitions against the proposed bylaws have been received by more than 10% of the estimated eligible electors. It is estimated that 750 electors would be required to petition NOW against the bylaws. Petitions for the purpose of permitting the electors to petition against the proposed bylaws will be distributed to all eligible persons who request them or same may be picked up from the below listed locations during standard business hours Monday to Friday. SERVING
IT IS ESTIMATED THAT the proposed bylaw nos. 106 & 107 will cost each land owner $0.081851 per $1000 property value for the next 20 years (average property value of $500,000 SALTSPRING = $41.00 per year estimate). During this borrowing period, seven existing borrowing bylaws shall be retired. ISLAND PETITIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE for pickup at the following Salt Spring Island addresses: Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District, Ganges Fire Hall, 105 Lower Ganges Road “Your Driver Mary Hawkins Memorial Library, 129 McPhillips Avenue Government Agents Offi ce, 343 Lower Ganges Road Ken Bulcock”
AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that in order for a petition against the project to be deemed to have been received within the time period ending 4:00 pm February 16th, 2007, completed Prompt, courteous service since 1990 petitions, signed by electors, must be delivered to the following Salt Spring Island addresses: Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District, Ganges Fire Hall, 105 Lower Ganges Road Mary Hawkins Memorial Library, 129 McPhillips Avenue TOLL FREE
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SHOP JANUARY ALONG FOR THE RIDE: Gulf Islands Secondary School principal Mike Bell takes a test drive on a sled built for by Grade 10 student Nicholas Ogilvie. Photo by John Cameron CLOTHING Islands Trust seeks smoother path & for development applicant log-jam FOOTWEAR Salt Spring trustees hope erty boundary adjustments, decision-making by trust- things,” said trustee Peter a backlog of development among other items. ees and to get through LTC Lamb. “As a general pro- Now! applications might be eased “Why do things get meetings more quickly. cedure, if the idea is just to following recommendations jammed up?” asked trustee Porter recommends against speed up the application, I of a senior Islands Trust staff George Ehring, referring to the practise of “cost recov- certainly discourage it.” member. the list. “Because there’s a ery,” which sees developers Trustees responded to Brodie Porter, acting co- lot of things in the queue . . hire contract planners under favourably to Porter’s sug- gestion that priority be given director of local planning . . I’m happy we’re going to Trust direction to facilitate off to considering applications services and regional plan- think about moving things unwieldy proposals such as the Ganges Marina rezoning “initiated for broad public ning manager for the Trust, ahead, or to dismiss things benefi t by a public service submitted a strategy-filled more quickly.” or Channel Ridge develop- ment permit. agency (fire department, ALL SALE ITEMS report at Thursday’s Salt Porter noted that some of police, hospital, school dis- open 10am Spring Island Local Trust the 107 fi les may no longer “If applicants want to con- tribute to the [Trust’s] plan- trict, local government)” . . . Committee (LTC) meeting, be alive, but it will take staff ning services budget, it might “if urgency is defi ned by the along with a list of 107 cur- time to determine that for help us get to the application applicants.” rently open local fi les. certain. quicker,” he quipped. The Salt Spring Island Fire The roster includes rezon- He suggests new appli- Lamb agreed on the cost Protection District (SSIFPD) ing applications, subdivision cation guidelines, pending recovery point. has requested priority con- referrals from the transpor- a Trust-wide review of its “Having applicants jump sideration for its proposed tation ministry, development Local Planning Services the queue is in my mind Fulford training facility Ganges Village 537-5551 permit requests and prop- function, ways to speed up not a very fair way of doing rezoning. Green Party federal leader greets islanders this Tuesday The new leader of the country, this is an ideal time honourary doctorates, and Green Party of Canada, Eliz- to meet with May in one of the Elizabeth May Chair abeth May, will be on Salt the strongest Green ridings in Women’s Health and the Spring next week as part of a in Canada,” states a press Environment at Dalhousie larger B.C. tour. release. University was created in her Islanders will have a “With climate change and honour. chance to hear May speak the environment becoming She has served on the and ask questions at a public the number one issue for boards of numerous organi- meeting at the high school Canadians recently, May zations, including the Inter- multi-purpose room on brings a wealth of experience national Institute for Sus- Tuesday, January 23 from to federal politics on this tainable Development and 7-8:30 p.m. fi le, having been executive the National Round Table on “With another federal director of the Sierra Club of Environment and Economy election likely some time Canada for 17 years.” May is and is currently is a member this year, the third in three also the author of fi ve books, of the Earth Charter Interna- and half years if we go to including her most recent tional Council. the polls this spring, and How to Save the World in May became an Officer the Green Party showing Your Spare Time, a manual of the Order of Canada in growing strength across the for activists. May holds two 2005.
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8 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Back to coping An Islands Trust report on how the Salt Spring Trust offi ce and Trust committee can deal with its workload more effi ciently is a welcome effort. Last week a Trust staff veteran gave local trustees some ideas on how to deal with some 107 fi les of work still open — ranging from 15-lot subdivisions to simple boundary adjustments. The fi rst task, suggested Brodie Porter, is to determine how many of those 107 fi les are even “alive.” Streamlining the application process, encouraging decisiveness from trustees and altering a few meeting procedures to save time are some of the positive recommendations in the report. There’s no doubt expectations for service from the Salt Spring Islands Trust offi ce are currently high, but being in the middle of the Offi cial Community Plan (OCP) Review makes it even more challenging to deal with the day-to-day demands. Porter indicated some Trust money may have to be found to hire extra staff on a temporary basis to deal with the current backlog, but he also said that until the OCP Review is complete, applicants may be informed that their plans are “premature’ and they’ll just have to wait. Hopefully by the time the review is done, the improvements sug- gested in the report will be in effect and the Salt Spring Trust offi ce will be in coping form again.
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We have elders’ ritual cleansing of the old and car seats behind him. self elevation. Our cultures tend wisdom and alternative ideas commitment to something new is “The Americans are going to to hold up certain behaviours and to choose from. As B.C. First shared by humanity. POINT take our water, and there’s noth- values differently, and with them Nations Xaxl’ep elder Maggie Part of what brings us togeth- life, the Canadian life, because ing we can do about it,” said the laws and traditions that can hurt Adolph advises, “Go slow; make er are these rituals, a shared we hold values that we pride our- new owner of an old home of my certain groups of people, taking no mistakes.” acknowledgment and tribute to selves in. Yet, this desire to iden- family’s in the Kootenays. away their freedoms, ignoring Acknowledging and learning the passing of time, an intended tify what is “good” from what is I shamefully look at my partner, the importance of each diverse from the full diversity of people, step into another stage — a rite “bad” is at the core of prejudice and wonder how I will convince individual part of the whole. We other creatures, plants and even the of passage. and fragmentation. It elevates one him to move to Canada with me. do need to stand up and speak different landscapes, histories and So many of us acknowledge thing or person, or set of people, The enemy is American, and thus against actions that aren’t respect- cultures on this Earth, will lead to that part of our western culture is at the expense of another. Canadians band together to build ful of people, and of all life. the tolerance, wisdom and actions not healthy — that we are destroy- Since I met my love and partner up their egos, whilst condemn- As I have come to learn about that bring peace and harmony and ing so much of the elements of two years ago, living for a while in ing innocent people they’ve never American history, and its journey a sustainable future. Letting go of nature and community that weave Washington, yet maintaining my met. As the Texan Dixie Chicks against imperial class separations, our own need to make ourselves us together. This fragmentation job and home here on Salt Spring, musical group proclaims, we I have also come to know indi- look, feel or seem better than oth- is occurring on all levels of soci- I have been saddened to discover teach our children to hate people viduals here who work hard for ers is the fi rst step. We are all rela- ety — biologically, culturally, and the immense amount of prejudice we’ve never met. peace, who model thrift rather tives here on this beautiful planet, economically. and categorical blindness that ego This subtle prejudice is the basis than greed and create cooperative Earth. As one of my many teachers, It is fairly easy to see what is creates in our lives. I found myself of war and violence — not the economies. I have learned to see Nancy Turner suggests in her clos- wrong. When we review a day’s jumping to identify the differenc- Americans. These people are like my own prejudice and to learn ing to Earth’s Blanket, we can take events, often the things that we es between Canadians and Ameri- Canadians, First Nations and all from it. the lead from another wise woman, think went wrong or were “bad” cans. “More and more we seem people. Each has their own indi- As Bruce Miller (Subiyay) of Jane Goodall: “Only if we under- stand out, blocking all the other to be sliding helplessly towards vidual values and skills to bring the Skokomish tribe in Washing- stand can we care. Only if we care events and things that went right. the American model of violence, to the community. It is far too ton said, “We can also learn from will we help. Only if we help shall We tend to leap to categorize and terror and social disintegration,” easy to categorize and thus distort plants, and even from rocks. From they be saved.” May love rather try to label things as we try to says one Salt Spring writer. reality — in order to try to make them especially we learn patience than fear guide us in the New Year. understand them. “This ridiculous van was ourselves feel better — to remove and persistence.” Salt Spring Islanders tend to designed in the U.S.,” says a fel- ourselves from what we fear. The mainstream media and our The writer is a 17-year Salt view ourselves as people who have low traveller waiting to board the The wars in Afghanistan and political houses of power lead us Spring resident who works in the chosen the island life, the rural ferry, as my partner and I smiled Iraq are like any other — a mas- to believe that we are doomed. fi eld of conservation. Kings Lane fi re hall plan for good of whole community By MARK WYATT the proposed new hall. On a pedestrian safety improve will only be seconds away encourage you to get all of I would like to address the IN busy Saturday, or any day in overall with the addition of when they need it most. the facts on this project, and concerns of members of the the summer for that matter, the new fi re hall. With regards to sirens at understand that the new hall community with respect to there are literally hundreds Mr. Breth has questioned 3 a.m., our protocols in this is for the good of the entire pedestrian safety and noise RESPONSE of people in the area, almost the foresight of the district area will be to not activate island community, not just levels surrounding the pro- constantly jaywalking in in locating a fi re hall within sirens or emergency lights the fi re department. posed new fi re hall on Kings sion that road improvements front of the hall. This should a block of the hospital and until after the fi re vehicles Detailed information and Lane. will be made to Kings Lane be a major public concern! in close proximity to three are passing the Legion so as answers to most of your In last week’s Driftwood in front of the new facility However, we have never assisted living complexes. I not to bother the immediate questions are available at the letters section, Ms. Elder and that a fire department had a fi re-related traffi c or am very familiar with these homeowners or residents of Ganges fi re hall, or you can and Ms. Richardson voiced activated traffic/pedestrian pedestrian incident at this complexes, having attended these complexes. It should visit our website at www. legitimate concerns over the control light is installed at location. to numerous first response also be pointed out that a fi re saltspringfire.com. If you safety of pedestrians along Blain and Lower Ganges As firefighters, we are calls for seniors in medical truck does not make any- would like more informa- Lower Ganges Road. The fi re Road as part of our plan. trained extensively in driv- distress in them. We respond where near as much noise as tion, please ask. We would district is equally concerned The current Ganges fire ing and traffic safety and to more calls in this area the air ambulance arriving also be more than happy to about pedestrian safety in hall sits at the busiest pedes- awareness. The fire trucks and the nearby Brinkworthy and taking off at Lady Minto give you a tour of our exist- this area. In fact, one of our trian intersection on the will not race out of the fi re complex than anywhere else Hospital. ing facility. trustees is a member of the island. This fact seems to hall and down Blain Road, on the island. I would hope We do understand that the newly formed Pedestrian have gone unnoticed in the and I’m quite certain res- that the residents would proposed fi re hall is a pub- The writer is a fi re trustee Safety Committee. We envi- recent public concern over idents in the area will see appreciate the fact that help lic concern for the island. I and volunteer fi refi ghter.
GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD OPINION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 ▲ 9 SALT SPRING SAYS We asked: Are you concerned with ferry safety after the Gabriola incident?
Chris Littler Ilona Deri Gayle LeBlanc Maggie White Cole Eadie No. It’s a rare incident. I am No. Accidents happen. We Should I? It’s a freak thing. I just think the ferries are No. It’s very rare that this concerned about whatever drive and we have accidents, Considering the number of marvellous. I still get excited happens. events may have caused but we always drive again. people on the ferries, I think every time I get on them. the accident, but won’t stop we’re getting a great service. I really do. There’s just riding the ferries. something about them. Letters to the Editor Done deal? expenditure which requires What’s the hurry? The fi re “Do-Buy-Land” — no, it’s focus groups will do much I address this lament to a Amid the fuss about our time for public information hall can still function for 60 really “Dubailand” — on the more than change the word- person unknown. new fi re hall and the process and support. It cannot pos- days. internet if you don’t believe ing of our OCP. We might, for Do you have nothing bet- (or lack thereof) of locating, sibly be comprehended by You rationalize “this is a me. instance, want to recommend ter to do late on a bitterly designing, and funding it, the public very well in such public service and replace- Humans are capable of limiting the size of single cold night than to look for let’s not forget about our old a short time as 37 days, with ment must proceed.” This stunning achievements; family dwellings and requir- a big enough rock or to fi re hall. only two newspaper notices may well be, but it is not as surely we can find ways ing the use of green tech- come already prepared with to meet our needs without It’s smack in the middle required during that time. if the fi re hall is on fi re. Stop. nologies such as composting a blunt instrument so that People will not begin to destroying the earth! of chamber-of-commerce Take the necessary time. Do toilets. We need to look seri- you could hit and hit and hit even formulate all the right Imagine Salt Spring! is heaven, in what’s possibly it properly or risk public ously at our priorities. the plexiglas covering that questions in such a short a series of presentations the most coveted location antipathy and poor faith. One example: I know that we purchased to protect our time, and you know it. A intended to help us move in town. To help ensure that you do Salt Spring’s Island Pathways beautiful stained glass win- series of public meetings towards sustainability here. Will the residents of Salt so I encourage 750 people to group is trying to raise funds dows at the United Church? is required after a series of The fi rst talk is scheduled for Spring Island have an oppor- sign the petition before Feb- to build proper cycling and It must have taken a lot of educational advertisements, January 25 at the Commu- tunity to determine its future ruary 15 against proceeding walking paths. Wouldn’t it effort but you finally were bring a properly supported nity Gospel Chapel, starting role in our community, or immediately with the proj- make more sense if proponents able to smash through to decision through referen- at 7:30 p.m. Sebastian Mof- has the deal already gone ect. Again, the petitions are of highways that cut through break the window. dum. Public services are fatt, a consultant on energy down? located at the Ganges Fire organic farmland (such as the Did you know — or publicly accountable. effi ciency and ecologically CHRIS DIXON, Hall, the Library and the Formosa blueberry farm) had would you even care — that That you have petitions based community planning Mansell Road Government Agent’s Offi ce. to do that instead? the window depicted The people can sign, if they are RON HAWKINS, will speak on Planning for There are many things Last Supper? I know that Referendum opposed to your approach, Salt Spring Uncertainty: Design concept we could do to protect Salt somewhere deep in our located at only two locations to shape a resilient and sus- Spring’s natural heritage and hearts we must fi nd a way to needed -- the Ganges fi re hall and Priorities tainable island community. reduce our negative impact forgive you, but it would be This is a letter to the Salt Wonders will never cease! the library -- is not enough And earlier that same week on global ecosystems. I hope easier if we could understand Spring Island Fire Protection Now one can go to the Mid- locations. Additional loca- (January 23), Elizabeth May, many people will fi nd ways why the hurt in your heart District. The fact that it is tions are required in Fulford, dle Eastern country of Dubai the wonderful leader of Can- to contribute to this work. compels you to lash out at a not required to hold a refer- Vesuvius, etc. Newspaper and bake on the beach one ada’s Green Party, will speak JAN SLAKOV, work of art and at the prop- endum on the borrowing of notices over a greater time day and go skiing the next at Gulf Islands Secondary Salt Spring erty of a church that does its $5 million for a new fi re hall period are also required. on a nearby indoor ski hill! starting at 7 p.m. best to be an instrument for and lot does not prevent the That a referendum would Makes you want to gag to Currently, Salt Spring is Broken good will in the community. district from holding a refer- cost $5,000 and take 60 days think of the waste of ener- one of several communities HELEN HINCHLIFF, endum anyway. I encourage is nothing compared with gy this represents? Sorry, which is reviewing its offi- windows Salt Spring them to take this step. $5,000,000 taking 20 years there’s more. (Just look up cial community plan (OCP). I It is with deep sadness and This is a significant to repay. “Mall of the Emirates” or hope the various OCP review considerable confusion that MORE LETTERS 10 Fire district doesn’t deserve a blank cheque for a new hall I don’t think the Let’s say construction costs 16 and 21 per cent in the last three ernment a few years ago makes fact we need a new have risen in the past year and years, respectively. that sky enticingly blue. fi re hall is a matter of we may pay more because of an A large bit of this year’s 34 per If taxpayers were pushing for dispute, and no site island location, but if that’s the cent went towards wage parity for acquisition and spending because is ideal. OTHERWISE case, a responsible district would the three non-management career of concerns about poor fi re pro- BY GAIL SJUBERG But I seriously aim for a less endowed structure fi refi ghters — fair enough — but tection service, that would be question the need to and try to give their citizens a bit to suggest our island is at risk if one thing. But that’s not the case. spend $5 million on of a break. We’re already paying we don’t spend $400,000 to cre- Those involved are doing a stel- this project. It’s a huge lar job on both the response and (The 2.5-acre parcel of land was an astronomical amount for the ate an on-island training facility chunk of change to expect island in the Fulford valley sounds com- prevention side. only $100,000.) land — perhaps that means we taxpayers to cough up — espe- have to shave some square feet pletely bizarre. But they’ve not acted respon- cially since property taxes gener- The building houses four trucks off that dream-team emergency By any measure at all, fire sibly as players in our Mickey ally and those incurred by the Salt and offi ce space for fi ve full-time department spending is now out Mouse system of local govern- Spring Island Fire Protection Dis- staff — the district also has a building. When the Oyster River project of control. ment. They’re disrespecting trict specifi cally have gone ber- water board function — and room islanders by not seeking borrow- came in over budget, the project Dig out your property tax serk along with our assessments to accommodate its 35 volunteer bills. I did. From 2003 to 2006, ing approval (of any type) until a in the past few years. was scaled back considerably to detailed project is ready to show firefighters. We have the same reduce taxpayer impact. taxes to support the fire depart- Look at data on the last two fi re number of full-time fi re staff plus ment jumped 56 per cent. That’s and justify to us, and by not doing halls of comparable size built on But putting the numbers aside, it the time-honoured democratic up to 50 volunteers. residents in both Oyster River- before the 34 per cent operating Vancouver Island and tell me if In March of 2006 the Oyster hike trustees approved in 2007 and way of an all-island, secret-bal- you think we need to spend $3.6 Black Creek and North Cedar River volunteer fi re department, before the $41 per year (estimate lot referendum vote. So what if million for a 12,000-square-foot were given a chance to vote on administered through the Region- for the average property) to fund they’re not “obligated” to hold a building that beyond three truck the costs, following an extensive the new fi re hall. That 56 per cent referendum because they’re an bays, administration, storage and al District of Comox-Strathco- public consultation process. antiquated improvement district? na, moved into their new 7,800- was the biggest hike by far among training space also envisions male Our district doesn’t even have a taxing bodies, except for the CRD The legislation was envisioned and female dorms, a museum and square-foot digs, with space for building plan or detailed fi nancial (63 per cent), but in the 63 per cent for organizations that serve small classroom area, space for a future fi ve truck bays, a workshop area, data to share. The trustees want a is the referendum-approved pool. populations — think Dogpatch ladder truck and a work-out gym. office and storage space, two blank cheque and the provincial How much more do we need to Creek, pop. 350 — not a 12,000- Lynnia Lawlor, administrator training areas, kitchen and pantry, counter-petition legislation gives spend in the quest to be the best strong Salt Spring Island. for the North Cedar Improve- and handicapped washroom with it to them. protected community of our size If the Kings Lane hall can be ment District, gave me the scoop shower area. We might feel comforted had in B.C.? Where does this stop? justified as the right project at on her community’s award-win- Building cost? $1.6 million. we seen signs of restraint on the Presumably the sky is the limit. the right time, a referendum will ning 11,000-square foot hall that Yes, it’s smaller, but still has operating side of things in the And this wonderful new 10 per pass. We’re paying the bills. We opened one year ago. room for fi ve trucks, training and past few years. But the district’s cent counter-petition threshold deserve full and clear information Building cost? $2.2 million. administration. operating budget has jumped 34, brought in by the provincial gov- and the right to truly vote.
10 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD More letters winter timing guarantee the Process lowest number of property NOTICE TO ELECTORS WITHIN THE CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT questioned owners will be on island to I must question the logic slow down the rubber stamp involved in the decision to of approval. It is unfair that ELECTOR APPROVAL PROCESS FOR CRD BYLAW NO. 3351 - push forward with the bowl- a lot of the elderly residents ing alley location for a pro- who will be most affected by AMENDMENT TO SOURCE CONTROL LOCAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT BYLAW posed new fi re hall. this location are the least able The existing Ganges fi re to make their way to the fi re hall, library or government NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Capital Regional District (“CRD”) hall apparently needs a $1- million upgrade to bring it building to sign a petition proposes to adopt Bylaw No. 3351, “Source Control Local Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 1996, up to standard, so to save that to allow public consultation. Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2006” for the purpose of ensuring that there is fair cost apportionment for the expense the trustees want to Referendum costs only rep- services of the Regional Source Control program (RSCP) throughout the CRD. spend $5 million on a newly resent a tenth of one per cent located fi re hall? of the proposed budget. The existing fi re hall seems It’s time for the Islands TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the CRD may proceed with Bylaw No. 3351, which amends Bylaw No. ideally and centrally located Trust to address the extreme 2402, to include sewage fl ows from privately operated sewers or other facilities that have connections to to serve the mid island, as well shortage of commercial and as the commercial core and service-zoned land on our CRD sewage facilities in the apportionment of RSCP costs to each municipal participating area, unless government dock areas. It also growing island. Perhaps then at least 26,555 electors within the CRD indicate by signing the elector response forms, that the Board must has direct access to the main the fi re district could fi nd a obtain the assent of the electors by way of referendum before proceeding to adopt Bylaw No. 3351. road north and south of town more appropriate location — I guess that’s why they put if they feel the need for a it there in the fi rst place. brand new fire hall to put The elector response form must be in the form as established by the CRD and forms are available from the Fire board chair Ted Hinds their new truck in. CRD on request. The only persons entitled to sign elector response forms are electors of the area to which states that the Kings Lane STEPHEN CARTER, the alternative approval process opportunity applies. The alternative approval process opportunity applies area is becoming the “public Howell Lane service centre” for the island. within all municipalities and electoral areas of the CRD, including Central Saanich, Colwood, Esquimalt, In fact, with the recently Residents Highlands, Langford, Metchosin, North Saanich, Oak Bay, Saanich, Sidney, Sooke, Victoria and View completed Greenwoods Royal and the Electoral Areas of Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island and Southern Gulf Islands. facility, the new Heritage need a say Place facility, the original Regarding the fi re hall and Greenwoods centre, and the library spending. I feel it is The deadline for delivering the original signed elector response forms, in relation to Bylaw No. 3351, long-term care in the hos- very important to let resi- to the CRD is 4:30 p.m. on Monday, the 26th day of February, 2007. Forms must be received by the pital, it is the most densely dents of Salt Spring know how to let their opinion be deadline to be counted. populated residential area on the island. These buildings heard for the opposition of are all full of elderly people this spending. The CRD has estimated that the total number of electors within the Capital Regional District is 265,553 who would be regularly dis- How many years and ref- and that 10% of that number or 26,555 electors must submit elector response forms to prevent the turbed by emergency sirens. erendums did it take to get Access and egress issues a swimming pool? Should a CRD from enacting Bylaw No. 3351 without the assent of the electors by referendum. were also cited as reasons library be classifi ed as more for moving from the down- useful than a swimming Further technical information concerning Bylaw No. 3351, or the RSCP may be obtained from Mr. Trevor town location. Having lived pool in our community? I think not, especially with the Smyth, CRD Offi ces, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, B.C. V8W 2S6 (Telephone 360-3082) during regular on the Leisure Lane “short- cut” for a few years I can access to knowledge avail- offi ce hours Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) from the date of this notice until the 26th day of say that I’ve had my fair able on the internet and the February, 2007. Information on the RSCP is also available at: share of close calls with the fact that many cities are http://www.crd.bc.ca/es/environmental_programs/source_control/index.htm blind corners that bracket looking at closing libraries. the bowling alley location. I am not opposed to a new The blind corner closest to library or even a better loca- QUALIFICATIONS FOR RESIDENT AND NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS the new Greenwoods was tion for the fi re hall, however so problematic that they with all respect, I think the Resident Elector: You are entitled to submit an elector response form as a Resident Elector if you are 18 installed a three-way stop. residents of Salt Spring Island For every fi re call there will should be given just as much years or older on the date of submission of the elector response form, are a Canadian citizen, have resided be the risk that the incoming say in the matter as they were in British Columbia for 6 months and in the CRD for at least 30 days prior to signing the elector response volunteers and the outgoing with a swimming pool. form. fi re trucks may be creating C. MALCOLM, an emergency as they race to Salt Spring deal with another. Editor’s note: Like the Non-Resident Property Elector: The approval process swimming pool, taxpayer You may submit an elector response form as a Non-Resident Property Elector if you are 18 years or older on seems designed to minimize funding for a new library can the date of submission of the elector response form, are a Canadian citizen, have resided in British Columbia taxpayer involvement as only be acquired through a the short window and mid- referendum. for 6 months, have owned and held registered title to property in the CRD for 30 days and do NOT qualify as a Resident Elector. If there is more than one registered owner of the property (either as joint tenants or tenants in common) only one individual may, with the written consent of the majority, submit an elector No transportation? response form. No groceries? To obtain an elector response form, or for further information, please contact CRD Administration Department, P. O. Box 1000, 625 Fisgard Street, 5th Floor, Victoria, B.C. V8W 2S6 or by telephone at No company? (250)360-3129 from 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
A copy of the elector response form may be downloaded from: http://www.crd.bc.ca/election/
Elector response forms may also be obtained at the following CRD offi ces: • Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Planning Services Department, #2 – 6868 West Coast Road, Sooke, BC V0S 1N0 (Mon. – Fri., 8:30 am-4:30 pm) • Building Inspection Offi ce, #206-118 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2S4 (Mon.- Fri., 8:30-10:00 am, 10:30 am-Noon, 1:00-4:30 pm) • Building Inspection Offi ce, 4605 Bedwell Harbour Road (Driftwood Centre), Pender Island, BC, V0N 2M0 (Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:30 am-Noon; 1:00-4:30 pm)
A copy of Bylaw No. 3351 and a copy of this Notice may be inspected during regular offi ce hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) from the date of this notice until the 26th day of The Seniors living at Heritage Place don’t have to February, 2007 at the following locations: clear sidewalks or shop for dinner. They can watch • public notice board in the lobby of CRD headquarters @ 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC; a movie or play bridge in the lounge. Our caring Tprofessional staff looks after all the details! • Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Planning Services Department, Salt Spring Island Building Inspection Offi ce and Pender Island Building Inspection Offi ce (at the addresses and during the hours listed above); We have vacancies now and reservations are being and taken for future Houses. Time flies…..plan ahead. • on the CRD website: for Bylaw 3351: http://www.crd.bc.ca/bylaws/bylawssubjectto_1/ Open House and Tea every Saturday 1 – 3 pm for this Notice: http://www.crd.bc.ca/election/ Or anytime, by appointment Call Donna Regen @ 537-1201 Given under my hand at Victoria, B.C. this 10th day of January, 2007.
Carmen Thiel Heritage Place Corporate Secretary SENIORS RESIDENCE Capital Regional District 120 Crofton Road ~ www.heritageplace.info
GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD OPINION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 ▲ 11 More letters Pull-Out TV Guide pg 17 adequately carry away water down, do not assume that Sickness will probably wash right out they are dead or that they and snow with the next big rain. Even may be telephone or cablevi- Snow days are fun for the roadway around the mon- sion. Treat them all as live! kids and parents alike, but ster cement culvert at the top Call 9-1-1 and if possible Are you rushing to make the ferry? the inconvenient truth is that has suffered damage. keep people clear of them under the four-day school The highways people from a safe distance. Emer- Slow down. have put up signs warn- gency service personnel will week, each day missed is Why rush when you can relax? (if we believe what we are ing of flooding and block- be notified and attempt to Come stay with us and enjoy your told) packed with 1.25 days ing vehicle access. But they block access until BC Hydro shopping trip. Located just minutes from worth of instruction. This have done nothing in the way arrives. the Swartz Bay ferry terminal, Victoria is the same when a child is of repairing the damage. A We have done through an International Airport, Sidney and Victoria. sick, or when parents decide friend of mine suggested amazing six weeks of weath- Cedarwood Inn & Suites to take a holiday during the they probably don’t have the er here on the island and we has rooms, studios, cottages, and suites money in their budget, that owe a debt of gratitude to the to accommodate your needs. We offer semester. full kitchens, award winning gardens and Let’s estimate how much they bid on a contract that local hydro employees. They spectacular ocean views. instruction a typical child barely covers maintenance, have been phenomenal. DAVE ENFIELD, Flying out of Victoria? might miss: suppose a year never mind damage repair in Stay with us on your way out or back and in which there are four a winter like the one we’re SS fi re chief and park for free while you’re gone. snow days, plus three days having. He’s probably right. Emergency program coordinator Make it easy. when the school is offi- Yet, If the ravine road is Call us and ask for the Gulf Island cially open but the buses allowed to completely wash MORE LETTERS 12 Resident Rate starting at $69.00. don’t run, so the few stu- out, because our highways We know ferries aren’t the only schedules dents that do turn up are contractor can’t afford main- you’re keeping! given a movie to watch. This tenance and repair now, Valid October 2, 2006 - April 1, 2007. Based on Double Occupancy. is equivalent to 8.75 days think of how much more it of instruction. Add to this will eventually cost to build Meals you would make.. À>µÕ a new road. if you had the time! iÀiÊÌ ÌÞÊii two half days for student- 7 ÌÃÊÌ i led conferences, a day at J. GREY, Check our website / Ê ,7"" Ê ÊEÊ-1/ - ÊÃi> the beginning of the year Salt Spring for our xÓÓÊ V Ã`iÊ ÀÛi]Ê-`iÞÊ Ê6n Ê£ n °°°Ê for sorting the children in weekly menus or our ÜÜÜ°Ì iVi`>ÀÜ`°V> He’s no UÊ ÝiVÕÌÛiÊÃÕÌiÃÊvi>ÌÕÀiÊvÀi«>ViÃÊ>`Ê to their classes, and a day selection at Jana’s Bake Shop vJÌ iVi`>ÀÜ`°V> iÌÌi`ÊL>Ì ÊÌÕLà at the end of the year for musician Christine Godlonton ÊÀiÃiÀÛ>ÌÃÊÓxäÊÈxÈxxx£ parties, cleaning out desks Ê ÌÊvÀiiÊ £nÇÇÈxÈxxx£ UÊ µÕÀiÊ>LÕÌÊÕÀÊvvÃi>ÃÊÜiiÞÊ In a letter to last week’s >`ÊÌ ÞÊÀ>Ìià and moving out of class Driftwood, Bob Weeden 537- 0867 Êv>ÝÊ ÓxäÊÈxÈ£xx£ and you have another 3.75 charitably describes me as www.dinnersreadyonsaltspring.com instructional days, bring- a musician. I wish I could ing us up to 12.5 instruc- lay claim to such an honour- tional days missed. Then, able title, but my performing let’s suppose a child is sick days are practically part of fi ve days in a year (very con- the fossil record. servative for some) and we I’m glad to have the oppor- reach 18.75 instructional tunity, though, to talk about days missed. music from time to time, You might add to this, and I’m looking forward say, a cheap skiing break to teaching an introductory in January: four actual classical music appreciation days, but five instructional course at ArtSpring starting days (right or wrong, it hap- next month. Anyone who pens). This child has now might be interested can call missed 23.75 instructional the ticket centre at 537-2102 days. for more information. Teacher substitutions are GEORGE EHRING, another matter and harder to Salt Spring trustee evaluate, but there is always some kind of loss of momen- Power tum. Snow and sickness hap- outage tips pen: my point is that the The Salt Spring Island Emergency Program would four-day week leaves no like to remind everyone that slack to accommodate in the event of a power out- them. Every moment, age most telephones will not including the time when ele- work. mentary school children are Those that rely on electri- read to while they eat their cal circuits will not function lunch, is already being used at all. We also have very lim- as “instructional time.” ited cell phone coverage and KATHY PAGE, a power outage may affect Isle View Drive the limited communica- Washouts tions we have through these devices. need repair What usually does work Most islanders know that is the old-style rotary dial Collins Road ends in a steep phone or the style of phone sweep down the side of a that does not rely upon elec- ravine, providing access to tricity. the Cranberry outlet beach. You may have an old rota- Used by boaters, swim- ry dial phone put away some mers and dog walkers like place. Dig it out, check that myself, it is a magical, beau- it works and have it readily tiful spot. Unfortunately, the available for you when the storms of the last two months power goes out. have been unrelenting in their In the event of a power destruction of this stretch outage we do not condone of road. Great chunks of it the general public out walk- have now washed out and ing the streets in the dark; fallen into the gully and omi- you could quite easily trip nous cracks have appeared across live wires down on between the washouts. The your property or the road- small culverts that used to way. If you do see lines
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12 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD 15 years of More letters Real Estate Experience located, accessible structure its operating funds from the Crosswalks Galiano with room for our collection CRD, the construction of the and signs library to grow with the commu- new library will be funded 25 years of The Fernwood area is very Thank you for spotlight- nity. by grassroots support from popular for people to walk ing the Galiano community’s Your editorial decision to our community as well as by Island Life mention CRD tax increases provincial and federal grants for exercise and to walk project to build a new library in the same article might that might be available. This their dogs. It is also popular for the island (January 10 for children on foot and on have misled some people community will build its new SALT SPRING REALTY • 537-5515 Driftwood). The community carolFOWLES bikes, and people using the into thinking the new Galia- library without an additional www.carolfowles.com has outgrown the current www.mls.ca • email: [email protected] wharf or visiting the mar- no Library will impact their cent in property taxes. ket cafe and the two mailbox rented storefront that serves taxes. Though the Galiano JERRY AZEVEDO, locations. as our library and looks Library, like all others in the Treasurer There are no sidewalks or forward to a new, centrally- Gulf Islands, receives part of Galiano Library Society pedestrian crosswalks and some of the vehicle traf- fi c along North Beach and Walker Hook roads is a real hazard. On January 7 tragedy struck when a dear little dog RANTS was run over and killed right 02%&!"2)#!4%$ 2/5.$ (/-%3 in front of her distraught ROSES UNIQUE DESIGNS s HEALTHY s SUSTAINABLE owner. We will all miss the familiar sight of Miss Daisy & s the products to them. My little front paws are www.mandalahomes.com (the dog) going for her regu- clutching a huge bouquet of lar morning walks with him. ROSES A “fair-traded” rose to fragrant red roses for the very They were inseparable. Grateful roses to those in every person who drives kind lady who stopped and People in cars need to be the community who heard slowly through Ganges and picked me up on Saturday, aware of people and pets, our call in last week’s Drift- on up to GVM, and to every January 6. I was running away and drive within the speed wood to help with our In from person who stops when a from home — right down the limits. It must have been very the Cold program down at the pedestrian is about to enter centre of Fulford-Ganges upsetting for the driver also United Church. We have been a crosswalk, and to every Road — where she rescued to have killed that little dog. sheltering an average of 10 person who gives a lift to a me. She is an angel! Loads of It would really help if we people on cold and snowy person needing a ride. MLJ licks from Freddy (the naugh- had a crosswalk and warning nights this past week, so ty little white Jack Russell in signs, both on North Beach whatever the community can An “Oscar” rose to Peter the baby blue sweater). and Walker Hook roads, to do to help us is appreciated. Prince for his very fi lmic and artful clip of the Rose Bead A single, long-stemmed, slow down and watch for Cottage with artisan Marcus perfect rose for Ineke, skip- foot traffi c. There is a stop A rose of Greenwoods appreciation for Joanne Knox. MLJ per of the Ganges Faerie, sign where Fernwood Road Burns, Lynn Regan, Carrie who broke her own rules, joins these two roads, but a Cunninham, Lynn Earwak- Roses to the generous working overtime into a warning sign there too would er, Maeve Davis, Timmie Salt Spring businesses that blustery Fulford evening to be a good idea. Staveley, Dorah Ward and donated to Global Aware- fetch a long-distance travel- Not all drivers, and par- Haidee Wood’s family for the ness’ Holiday Basket Raffl e ler home again. ticularly visitors, are aware fabulous donations they gave at GISS. Over $350 was of, or prepared for, the pres- us at Christmas. Also roses to raised for our twin school A rose to John and Phyllis ence of so many pedestrians Mr. and Mrs. Richardson for in Lesotho, Africa. Thank Malcolm of Vesuvius Bay and pets in this area. picking up the residents’ shop- you for helping us make a Road on the occasion of their NANCY WIGEN, ping list every Tuesday, doing difference. 65th wedding anniversary on Fernwood Road the shopping, and returning January 11. 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GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD OPINION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 ▲ 13 More letters Care enough Both Rainbow Road and Atkins Road are straight to stop it? roads with good access, and Why are the people of Salt very much less populated. Spring only being allowed There are some real con- fi ve weeks to stop a re-loca- cerns about the impact tion of the fire hall with a of noise in having a fire $5-million price tag? station close to residential Why is this happening areas, a daycare and a hos- during January and February pital. when a large percentage of Didn’t hospitals used to be people are not even here? considered “quiet zones”? Grow your wealth Why is this chosen loca- Also, what about the im- tion in the most densely pop- pact on children in the day- ulated area of Salt Spring, care centre that is so close to with a hospital within half the proposed fi re station? right here at home. a block, and four large Research shows that assisted living centres and exposure levels set for one condominium right near adults should be much that location? lower for children, and Why have they chosen a that loud noise affects very twisted winding road to concentration, and thus the place a fi re station that needs ability to learn. to have immediate access to My question to the people main roads? who are here on Salt Spring Imagine volunteers rac- right now is: Do you care ing to the scene along Lei- enough to stop what seems 4.00% sure Lane to Kings Lane to be a carefully planned — with two blind corners, political move that does it is an accident waiting to not give us enough time to 90 DAY CONVERTIBLE happen! make a thoughtful decision, TERM DEPOSIT* Why, when the price tag and that does not include all for seismic upgrading, and the people of Salt Spring (as renovation is just over $1 many people are away to the A premium rate, million, are taxpayers being south right now, and many convertible at any time. asked to pay for a $5-million are unable to go to the fi re new fi re hall? hall because they are elderly, The needs of the people of or bedridden, or unable to Salt Spring are not being met vote on this because they by these tactics. have had to sell their prop- We deserve a real referen- erty to be in an assisted liv- 4.00% dum to bring up all aspects ing centre)? of this issue. The Canadian Charter 1 YEAR If the fi re hall really does of Rights states that peace, NON-REDEEMABLE need to be moved, (which quiet and enjoyment of prop- TERM DEPOSIT* would be a shame as it does erty is a basic human right. add a lot to the character I hope that most of us An outstanding rate of Ganges), then surely it believe this to be especial- and security. should be to a location that ly true for the elderly, the is not as densely populated, injured, the very ill, or preg- and actually has good egress nant women and children, and access, as the proposed and therefore will act to pro- site does not. tect them. What about the other two CHERYL RELPH, 4.00% sites? Salt Spring 5 YEAR STEP-UP TERM DEPOSIT* RECEIVED Step up to a great rate YOUR right from year 1. NOTICE?
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14 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD THE OFFICIAL......
Who’s Who TOP SECRET ON SALT SPRING ISLAND ....make it your business to know!
1. Write the number corresponding to each name in the space provided.
1 2 3 4 5 2. Each business is listed on this page. 3. Clip this offi cial entry form from The Driftwood HO every Wednesday or TGIF every Friday. W WHOWHO 4. Once you have correctly identifi ed all 6 WHO7 8 WHO9 10 participating merchants, please drop off, fax or mail the form to: The Driftwood, 328 Lower WHO Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V3. WHO Fax: 250-537-2613. WHO 5. Photocopies of entry form are accepted. 11 WHO12 13 14 15 6. Winners will be selected by random draw. WHO Two prizes of $100.00 each will be awarded. 7. Promotion runs January 17, 19, 24 and 26. Entries must be received by 4:30 pm Monday, 16 17 18 19 20 WHOJanuary 29. Draw will be made at 5 pm Jan. 29. Employees of Driftwood Publishing or immediate family are not eligible.
8. Prizes: Two $100.00 cash prizes to be awarded 21 22 23 24 25
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ON STAGE: From left, Theresa Hill, Niko Hook-Nilsson and Aaron Trory perform at the Gulf Islands Secondary OPENING 3HARON "AILEY School Mid-Year Showcase. The sold-out concert took place Monday night at ArtSpring. The concert show- *AN ÕvÀ`Ê> cased student compositions sandwiched between larger ensemble performances. Students received a stand- $OORS PM 3HOW STARTS PM ing ovation at the end of the show from an enthusiastic audience. Photo by John Cameron 3OUPS 3UPPERS 3WEETS BY Fiddlehead Catering 4ICKETS AVAILABLE AT !COUSTIC 0LANET s 3ALT 3PRING "OOKS s 3TUFF AND .ONSENSE s Concert Band ‘favourites’ ballot ÜÜÜ°Ã>ÌëÀ}vVÕL°V> now available for local music fans The Salt Spring Concert The selection (or two) Selections include the fol- the Gladiators, Fucik. Band is ready to launch its with the most votes will be lowing: Band members have island-wide survey of audi- programmed for the concert 1. Mazama, Jay Chat- already chosen Russian ence favourites to program which takes place April 20- taway; 2. The Stars and Christmas Music, Variations on their spring 2007 concert 21 at ArtSpring. Stripes Forever, Sousa; 3. A on a Korean Folk Song, Dry titled A Festival of Favou- Survey participants may Copland Tribute, Copland/ Your Tears, Afrika, English Sheet Metal Ltd. rites. either e-mail their choices to Grundman; 4. James Bond Folk Song Suite and Lord of Band members were [email protected] Suite, arr. Erickson; 5. Octo- the Rings. polled earlier in the year and or pick up a ballot at partici- ber, Eric Whitacre; 6. Canon Organizers urge all con- ARE YOU TIRED OF ALLERGIES? fi ve selections were chosen pating locations across the in D, Pachelbel; 7. Star cert band fans to fill out STUFFINESS? CONDENSATION? that were clear winners with island and drop it in the box Wars, The Phantom Menace, a ballot or e-mail director the musicians. provided. John Williams; 8. The Witch Dawn Hage at dawnhage@ NOISY BATHROOM FANS? Now it is up to music lov- Ballots can be found at and the Saint, Reineke; 9. saltspring.com to ensure that ers who have participated as the library, Raven Street Hootenanny, Walters; 10. your vote will get counted. audience members over the Cafe, Falconshead Grill and Irish Tune from County The voting cut-off date years to make their selec- Acoustic Planet. Respon- Derry, Percy Grainger; 11. is January 31 to allow the tions. dents should choose only Ave Maria, arr. Frank Beibl; musicians ample time to pre- There will be 15 options to one selection, although they 12. Royal Air Force March pare the chosen selection(s). ...can solve these choose from, plus an oppor- may suggest a title that is not Past, Davies; 13. West Side For more information or to problems for you. tunity to write in a favourite on the list, or that they would Story, Bernstein/Sweeney; obtain a ballot, contact band that may be missing from love to hear the band play at 14. Pirates of the Caribbean, manager Sheila Spence at Quiet comfortable, the list. a future date. Klaus Badelt; 15. March of 537-2334. and continuous fresh air Stolen Spirits reclaimed at Film Festival Cafe year round. Salt Spring’s Film Festival Cafe The January 25 Film Festival Cafe door is by voluntary donation, which is returns next Thursday with an award- runs at Barb’s Bakery and Bistro with shared with Salt Spring organizations winning documentary postponed from food, drinks and conversation at 5:30 doing social justice work. November due to a snowstorm. p.m. and the fi lm showing at 7. For more information, call 537-4406 The Stolen Spirits of Haida Gwaii Christine Hunt of the Kwakiutl band or visit http://www.saltspringmedia- Henry Van Unen • 538-0100 tells how the present-day Haida from in Alert Bay is the guest speaker for the group.com. the Queen Charlotte Islands pulled evening. This year’s Our Island, Our World • CUSTOM COPPER & STEEL GUTTERS • together in their community to repatri- Stolen Spirits was a favourite at fi lm festival is on March 2-4, at both • HEATING • VENTILATION • H.R.V.’S • FLASHINGS • ate the bones of their ancestors that had last year’s Our Island, Our World fi lm Gulf Islands Secondary School and The 165 Eagle Ridge Drive, Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2K9 gone missing over 100 years ago. festival. Admission for the fi lm at the Fritz Cinema. ❆ ❆ ❄ ❄ Thank you for your patience during our renovations. THE GRILL IS OPEN! Open for lunch in January, and dinner again in February: please remember our fancy new big screen when you’re thinking NHL or Super Bowl thoughts. In addition, please don’t forget to visit RAVEN STREET for lunch and dinner all year round - and watch for Richard’s new creations by the end of the month! ❆ ❆ ❄ ❄
16 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD k]THE DRIFTWOOD’S Indie-alt-rock band set to Pick it up blow away winter chills every By STACY Unfortunately, the video has They have released two Friday CARDIGAN SMITH yet to make it above low EPs and one album, and Driftwood Staff rotation, but Lawrence is recently finished recording February comes early happy, given they shot it on a second, which Lawrence to Salt Spring this year as a tight budget and got into expects to be available in Vancouver’s The Februarys some trouble with a park April. take the stage at Moby’s on ranger over a permit misun- The most recent album, Friday. derstanding. which is as of yet untitled, The indie alternative rock Lawrence, along with Matt was recorded at Mushroom band has been referred to Gibson on lead guitar, Bro- Studios in Vancouver. Mat- as refreshingly original die Tavares on bass guitar thew Good, amongst oth- and real, which is quite the and backup vocals, and Matt ers, has recorded albums at accomplishment since their Bender on drums, complete Mushroom, and Lawrence genre has been so recently the band. said this fact inspired The over saturated with bands Lawrence and Gibson have Febs to do the same. trying to make a quick buck. been playing under The Feb- “If we want to be like “For us, what we’re doing ruarys name for two years. them, we might as well do is real . . . If we’re not fak- They met in a high school what they do,” said Law- ing it, a lot of people can gym class, said Lawrence. rence of the bands’ decision relate to it,” said lead singer Tavares and Bender joined to record at the studio. and back-up guitarist Lucas the band about a year ago Although the guys love to Lawrence during a phone when they replaced two of be in studio, Lawrence said interview from his home in the founding members. touring is one of the best Vancouver. The band has been com- parts of being in the band. Perhaps that kind of sin- pared to The Killers, Death “We love road trips and cerity helped the band get Cab for Cutie, My Chemical we love going on tour . . . We their video on MuchMusic. Romance, and even to Matt want as many people to hear The New Nightmare Good, said Lawrence. Some our music as possible.” AS THE WOOD TURNS: Salt Spring wood-turner Sound video made its debut early Jimmy Eat World is For more information, Kurt Frost creates a bowl from a piece of arbutus on MuchMusic’s Much also audible in Stereo Dis- check out www.myspace. wood at his Cusheon Lake Road studio. Photo by Derrick Lundy on Demand in November. ease. com/thefebruarys. What’s On This Week? Moby’s pumps up Friday night music scene See Page 24 By STACY CARDIGAN SMITH D’Attilio officially assumed her its best to offer shows free of charge, Driftwood Staff position in October, and shortly after the New Year’s show featuring The If stir craziness alone isn’t enough to brought Burnt, a hip hop/reggae band Kiltlifters, a Nanaimo-based ska band, get people out of the house on Friday from San Diego, to the island. charged a $4 cover. nights, Moby’s Marine Pub has another A self-described music enthusi- D’Attilio said she hopes to keep LFORD INN reason: a hip music scene featuring an ast, D’Attilio researches potential bands coming to the island for as long FU assortment of bands from Salt Spring, acts online, often through Myspace as there is a market. the rest of B.C. and beyond. Music. And of course, the bar will continue PUB Although known for hosting local “I just start a dialogue [with the to feature local talent, including Hey bands, the pub’s recent move towards bands] and see who’s interested in play- Boy Hey Girl every other Friday. SIGN UP NOW FOR reinventing itself as a happening venue ing on Salt Spring,” she said. The Februarys, an indie alternative for bands from both near and far comes Thankfully, there “seems to be a big rock band from Vancouver, take the in part thanks to its new music coordi- interest [amongst bands]” to play on- Moby’s stage this Friday, January 19. Texas Hold’em nator Gina D’Attilio. island, she said. In fact, bands often (See accompanying story.) “I want Moby’s to be somewhere fund much of the trip out of their own The Kitchen, a funk band also from people can count on to see good bands,” pockets. Vancouver, is scheduled for February STARTING JAN. 29 said D’Attilio last week. Although D’Attilio said the pub does 2. Supportive environment fosters workshop poets Poets and aspiring poets Writing will be shared in new possibilities, expand est Touch Thunders on My open stage seeking new inspiration and a supportive environment their poetic range and give Skin. Gane has just complet- ways to explore the poem to help poets “hear what is them tools they can continue ed another volume of poems, will find them at an early most alive in their writing to use on their own.” The Phantom Orchid, and THURSDAYS February workshop offered and the places that fall fl at.” Gane’s poetry, articles, is now working on several by local poet and writer Lor- Feedback will also be reviews and essays have projects, including a book raine Gane. offered on such elements as been published widely in on writing. “We’ll start with ways to clarity and cohesiveness of magazines, journals and The workshop runs from engage poetic attention,” the poem, says Gane. newspapers across Canada, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sat- On Stage Sundays 6:00 said Gane. “These will be “It is my hope that each the U.S. and Britain. urday, February 3 and 10. followed by sessions of free participant will come away She teaches writing at Cost is $90, or $50 for one writing in which participants with at least two finished such universities as UVic, session. Gene Grooms and will be encouraged to fol- poems they are satisfied Malaspina and Ryerson in For more information, low their creative impulses with, possibly more. My Toronto. contact Gane at 537-5294 and go beyond what they’ve main aim, though, will be She is the author of Earth or ganegoodger@saltspring. Warren Langley written before.” to help participants open to Light and Even the Slight- com.
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B! ) ! ! ! ,& ! ,& SATURDAY, JAN 20 -,'($- /56 (! 6 $ $ - - 9 2 8% B%:A -!/ 7:00 PM -$$($' /020 C3 ! ( ' 5 69 A@ l ++ Kansas City (1995, Suspense) A -$+(+, / ! 8 $;6@ 7 ; < < - -!/ A4-& < A@( " criminal’s wife kidnaps a government offi cial’s wife to help her free her husband. Jennifer Jason Leigh, -,#($( / ! 6 5! $ - !- -/!' )D Miranda Richardson (2h) )'-(,' 1 ! , < @ +++ The High and Mighty (1954, Action) -$,($# / 0 (! (! < -- ; - ; - & " On a fl ight from Honolulu to San Francisco, a plane loses ))-)%( , E9 , 5 ; <&,& / - , :@F") 2 - , & 5/ :45 an engine. John Wayne, Robert Stack (2h30) %'+%#, 5 !-& -&" - -&" - - 8:00 PM 2, 5&5!% 2(/ 2, 2(/ 5&5!% 6y +++ Seabiscuit (2003, Drama) Three )-')') men turn an underdog horse into a champion, which (-%*(- # A . 7 7 :@5 8( 2 G:HHIJ-& 92:;/2 < inspires a Depression-era nation. Tobey Maguire, Jeff *#))-' = - (!- ( ; ; 3K 2 8 2 8 Bridges (3h) ))+)%# > 2 :@,! 34- 4@$, !" " 2- ) 6 K! 2& / 5 ,! K! 2& s + Beverly Hills Ninja (1997, Comedy) )(, 2 A 44 :0 8 2 . <8! :@ 0? . <8,95 G:HAIJ2-&, ) An overweight, under-skilled American man tries to prove himself as the Great White Ninja. Chris Farley, Nicollette Sheridan (2h) 9:00 PM e Truth (2005, Suspense) Two reporters decide to fi nish an investigation on their mentor who was murdered. Stephanie Zimbalist, Dean Cain (2h) l ++++ Raging Bull (1980, Biography) The rise and dramatic fall of middleweight prizefi ghter Jake LaMotta. Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty (2h15) . ++ Krippendorf's Tribe (1998, Comedy) EXPRESSVU An anthropologist recruits children to masquerade as members of a fake New Guinea tribe. Richard SATELLITE TV • TRUE NORTH SATELLITES • 538-1705 Dreyfuss, Jenna Elfman (1h30) 9:30 PM @ +++ The Caretakers (1963, Drama) A > !" #, nurse in a mental institution is dead set against a doctor’s compassionate treatments. Robert Stack, Polly %&'' %&(' )&'' )&(' *&'' *&(' +&'' +&(' $&'' $&(' ,&'' ,&(' #'&'' #'&(' ##&'' ##&(' Bergen (1h45) -)+('$ . - - - (7% ; - 10:45 PM #-'+'- " !# * ' (! H- ,- "9 ! = / Q! " .! (! . ++ Prefontaine (1997, Drama) The true- life story of legendary track star Steve Prefontaine who 2 34"5 6 ! -- 5-& 6 5 5& ! 8 6 -*$()% / 01 captured the nation. Jared Leto, R. Lee Ermey %''%'' & - (1h45) -))()$ 2 !") * - #6 ! 4F 4 11:00 PM 02 > ) 2 ! ! - / -- ( & ," ;92 3 La Beauté de Pandore (1999, Drame -)#((*!.3. 8 < < - 5- "* !/A psychologique) Malgré la présence de Pandore, Vincent est amoureux d’une autre. Jean-François -)'(-# . 5 & * & -- 6 8 "? Casabonne, Pascale Bussières (2h5) -)% 2 <# "? ; $ "? * ' -!/ ! ,& " 0 ++ Love on a Diet (2001, Comedy) After -)*($, 2 ; < @ ! ( $! 8<G:HHHJ( 2 A@2 her lover leaves her to travel abroad, Mini Mo plunges -)((), " < 26 2 &9 6%: 6)9 , & A@( " into a deep depression. Andy Lau Tak-Wah, Sammi /1 / / 8 $ 8 $ 9>4 9>4 B! B! -& ! ,& ! ,& Cheng Sau-Man (2h) -,'($- /56 (! 6 $ $ - - H:: ! ;B8& -!/ 11:15 PM l +++ Basic Instinct (1992, Thriller) While -$$($' /020 C3 ! ( 69 5 ? 4F 4 A@ investigating a murder, a San Francisco police offi cer falls -$+(+, / ! 8 $;6@ 7 ; < :) :44 "* "? A@( " for a suspect. Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone -,#($( / ! 6 5! )9 -"9 8 8 8& 6 # 3 >G:H3:J52) (2h15) )'-(,' 1 !8 @ ++ Fighter Squadron (1948, Adventure) A brave pilot leads his squadron on daring missions -$,($# / 0 (! (! < -- 6 8 !/A " against the Luftwaffe. Edmond O’Brien, Robert ))-)%( , 2& , , 4@6# -3 4@! =- 5 ; !N - 5- 2 - Stack (1h45) !-& /,) , - 5E" 5&/5 # - - %'+%#, 5 SUNDAY, JAN 21 )-')') 2, 6 ; ! 95) ! 2, ; ! 95) 5&5!% 6 6:00 PM (-%*(- # A A@> / :@1 - < 6 G:HH@J2 < A9 < AG:H>>J/2 ) s +++ Fly Away Home (1996, Drama) A girl *#))-' = - (!- ( ; ; ; ; ; tries to teach a group of geese hatchlings how to migrate ))+)%# > 2 :@,! 34- 4@$, =:4: 2& . A > C: A@ A2 south for the winter. Jeff Daniels, Anna Paquin (2h30) )(, 2 A :@ 9 4? 0G:HIKJ8 ! . 7 5 A/ .88 ! 7 7:00 PM l +++ Shampoo (1975, Romance) A Hollywood hairstylist has several affairs with his beautiful clients. Warren Beatty, Julie Christie (2h) @ ++++ Tootsie (1982, Comedy) A New York Aqua is distributed throughout the Next Issue Deadline February 9 City actor disguises himself as a woman and fi nally lands an acting job. Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange (2h) Gulf Islands, Victoria, and select Call 537-9933 / Toll free 1-877-9934 / email: sales@gulfi slands.net 8:00 PM 2 The Robber Bride (2007, Mystery) An locations on Vancover Island. investigation into the disappearance of a journalist uncovers RESERVE NOW! three friends with motives. Mary-Louise Parker, Wendy Crewson (2h) AQUAGULF ISLANDS LIVING 9:00 PM w +++ Meet the Parents (2000, Comedy) A male nurse encounters his worst nightmare when he meets 2" -' his girlfriend’s parents. Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro (2h) e ++ Once Upon a Time In Mexico (2003, $&'' $&(' ,&'' ,&(' #'&'' #'&(' ##&'' ##&(' #-&'' #-&(' #&'' #&(' -&'' -&(' (&'' (&(' Action) A hitman gets involved in espionage involving an unusual CIA agent and a corrupt general. Antonio -)+('$ . =/ 8 6 2 / & ; ; Banderas, Johnny Depp (2h) #-'+'- ! 2 8; ,/ 7 % ) (! -! "9-- L)! !M " - ! l +++ Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994, -*$()% / 01 4@6 -5! ! ' 5 8 -, ) 6 6 8& 9 2 < 2 62 Horror) A scientist assembles a man-made being, but %''%'' # (! - accidentally gives it a criminal brain. Robert De Niro, Kenneth Branagh (2h15) -))()$ , 2) '?622 < 2 N! 2 - M . Pixel Perfect (2004, Family) A techno-wiz tries to 02 , 2 ' 8 ! ! ;:4: & ; ;92 ; help his friend’s band by crafting a perfect rocking hologram. -)#((*!.3.> 44 ! '?6 &? &? 6! 9>4 9>4 Ricky Ullman, Leah Pipes (1h30) -)'(-# .6 ; 2, *, " ," : & @ ++ Moran of the Lady Letty (1922, Drama) , , , , * - )/ % * && * B! 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Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Gyurme Tethong -$,($# / 0 > 44 / & 2 - , 5&/&' " 3@5&/( " , 8 (1h30) ))-)%( , , -3 6# ) !& N!%6% ,& 592 6;( 6 11:00 PM %'+%#, 5 > --<," -- -- % ) <," & ; & -- % ) <," -&- @ ++ Münchhausen (1943, Adventure) A descendent of Baron von Münchhausen tells some of his )-')') ; ! 95) !! <# - !! most famous tales. Hans Albers, Michael Bohnen (2h) (-%*(- # > 8 : :4 3@ .G:HK4J/2 G:HH@J/2 2 #*'' 11:15 PM *#))-' = !P 8 5 5 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( l ++ In the Mouth of Madness (1994, Horror) ))+)%# > 2 :@ !" 34= :4) 34, :4 ) 5 8 4@ / !> ( /@: Q!9 6 @4 !" An investigator is hired to fi nd a horror writer whose novels )(, 2 ) G:H>AJ8 2 429292921 G:HIAJ - - :@5 make his readers go insane. Sam Neill, Julie Carmen (1h45) MONDAY, JAN 22 !" -' 7:00 PM l ++ Air Force One (1997, Action) The president %&'' %&(' )&'' )&(' *&'' *&(' +&'' +&(' $&'' $&(' ,&'' ,&(' #'&'' #'&(' ##&'' ##&(' fends off deadly terrorists who are holding his plane and -)+('$ . -&"& * ")+ ,), -&" , % "- ; -& family hostage. Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman (2h15) #-'+'- " M , @!@ (! "!! ; 26P 26P (! ! 3. 7:30 PM -*$()% / 01 A@, 6 =/ -!5 6 - / ; - 8& 8 @ ++ Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940, %''%'' /- . # 5# $ - Biography) Chronicles Abraham Lincoln’s life and career, including his days as a woodsman. Raymond Massey, -))()$ ,") 8& 6 2 C G 44AJ / ! * Ruth Gordon (2h) 02 8* 2 2 ; ; ' ! 8 ;:4: $ ;92 9:00 PM -)#((*!.3. -- ; 5! ! 3 e ++ Runaway Bride (1999, Romance) A -)'(-# . ! -- ( $ & ! 8 8 A@ newspaper columnist investigates a small-town bride-to-be -)% 2 @ ? G 444J= !E! 7 )/ - ; - 85 3? who has a unique history. Julia Roberts, Richard Gere (2h35) -)*($, 5 5 ! -M 8 &9 , ,& ! 9:15 PM A 44 -)((), !@ 5 2 &9 - ) - G 44@J =/ # * <9 l +++ Cape Fear (1991, Thriller) A hardened /1 6 6 & B! B! 9>4 9>4 ; 8 ! - criminal threatens the family of the lawyer who deliberately -,'($- /56 A :87 A SS S -- ( - ; 8 -!/ * put him in jail. Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte (2h15) -$$($' /020 & $ # & $ 3 ! ( C G 44AJ / ! A@ 9:30 PM -$+(+, / ! <# $;6@ 5-& ; < 2 5 ( "? * ' @ ++++ A Man for All Seasons (1966, ( $- 6! " -8& ! )"/ 0 12 0/ Drama) Sir Thomas More faces death for his refusal to -,#($( / acknowledge Henry VIII’s break from the church. Paul )'-(,' 1 &, Q! F # ' F # ' Scofi eld, Leo McKem (2h15) -$,($# / 0 8 ,, !/A 3K! A@; 11:30 PM ))-)%( " ::8 &.8! , & 6 ) .? 8 DG:HH>J - 5- 8 5/ l + Hideaway (1995, Horror) A resurrected man %'+%#, 5 5- 5E" 5&/5*""*" !"" "" 5- , - ,&# becomes psychically linked to a killer with plans to murder his family. Jeff Goldblum, Christine Lahti (1h45) )-')') !! 2 2; 2(/ & & 5! 2 2; & & 2(/ 11:45 PM (-%*(- # A 442 #*'' .81>8"!-2& / 8( ( " .G:HK4J/2 :@. @ ++ The Adventures of Marco Polo (1938, *#))-' = ! ) ! ! ! ! ! !3)4 ! 3K - (!- Biography) Italian explorer Marco Polo has many ))+)%# > 2 :@,! 3@< :4$, A@, 4@ 2- @= @42& :@K! A@5 / 74 C C )F 3@5 7 adventures, including travelling to China. Gary Cooper, )(, 2 A :@5 1 1 -&! 2 8G:H@3J( 8 A / -& :@> E Sigrid Gurie (1h45)
GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 ▲ 19 PULL OUT AND SAVES
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Love transcends death, says island spiritualist By STACY CARDIGAN SMITH catalyst to realize that they’re not alone.” Driftwood Staff She differentiates between spiritualists Outside it’s dark and windy and pouring and psychics: whereas spiritualists converse rain, but inside the Lower Masonic Hall with people “on the other side,” psychics, on Lower Ganges Road, those gathered for using “earth energy,” inherently see and the Continuous Light Sanctuary’s Message know things. Night create an energy and excitement that And she is understanding of non-believ- starves out the weather. ers. About 20 people sit on “I think it’s wonderful to be skeptical, chairs in a semi circle. Rev. especially on Salt Spring Island. There are a Carol Spencer stands in the lot of things that can’t be explained out there. middle. Spencer, an older If it doesn’t resonate with yourself or you woman dressed in a long can’t accept it, don’t accept it. Don’t accept navy skirt and matching things on blind faith.” blazer, sips a water bottle Spencer has been formally studying Spiri- and rocks slightly back and tualism for 10 years, and has completed forth. courses at Stansted Hall at the Arthur Find- Carol Spencer She has a kind, round lay College in England. face and a good repertoire She worked in extended care at Lady with those gathered. Minto for 25 years. The room is quiet. The only sound is that “People who die have choices as well. If of the ticking clock in the corner. The crowd, they choose not to come back, they choose although quiet, appear happy and optimistic. not to come back,” she said to those who They are gathered to observe Spencer com- believe the dead should be left alone. municate with spirits of the dead. Spencer, who founded the Sanctuary in New Opportunities 2003, is a “Spiritualist.” According to her The January 5 Message Night is Barb handout, Spiritualism is a religion, but rather Kinnear’s fi rst, but the islander says she will than tying its adherents to a creed or dogma, come again. it is founded on seven principles. These “It was awesome. [Spencer] was so good principles were developed in 1871 through with Granny, she said everything my grand- communications between Emma Hardinge mother was,” said Kinnear after the demon- Britten and the spirit of Robert Owen, who stration. had played a role in the modern spiritualist Earlier in the evening, Spencer had told movement before his death. Kinnear: “A lot of people have the ability of But this communication is not a morbid mediumship, and especially a lot of people act, nor does it come across as phony. Quite here [on Salt Spring] . . . You should try it the opposite, it gives those gathered a sense out sometime.” of fulfi llment, closure and hope. Kinnear, an extended care worker, has “When we pass into the world of the spirit, worked with many sick and elderly people, our personality has a chance to evolve . . and says you can “see and feel stuff ” before . Live your days like you mean it, because someone dies. when you pass onto the other side, you have “You can feel energy when they’re about to to keep working,” said Spencer to the group. pass,” she said. Throughout the evening, Spencer speaks Kinnear has also brought her daughter with seven spirits. Louisa to Message Night in hopes that it She converses with the father of one might give her daughter a chance to know woman: “Your dad was a get-up-and-go per- her grandmother. The two share the same son,” she said, explaining that the spirit fi rst name. appeared to her while she was playing music Grave marker at a south Salt Spring church. Spencer knows people are drawn to the and prepping the room. Photo by Derrick Lundy Continuous Light Sanctuary for a variety of “There’s just so much movement, as he gets reasons. closer, I’m losing my breath,” said Spencer. Much of the pain she may have been feel- Leap of Faith “One of the things we’re doing is fi nding She says the spirit feels anxious that he won’t ing might be caused by her father’s spirit During an interview in her home a few that love transcends death,” she said. have time to complete everything. drawing too near and accidently infl icting his days later, Spencer explains how Spiritual- The Continuous Light Sanctuary meets He also wants to let you know that you illness upon her, said Spencer. ism can help those touched by death. the fi rst Sunday of each month in the Lower should stop worrying about your health and “[Next time], if you do have a shortness of “It really is about reducing fear. Reducing Masonic Hall at 506 Lower Ganges Road. “get on with [your life],” she said. breath, would you just say ‘Dad, would you fear of death and reducing fear of aloneness For more information, contact Rev. Carol To this, the woman exhales with relief. back away?”’ suggested Spencer. and separateness . . . [The] spirit world is the Spencer at 537-2154.
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20 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD DEATH and DYING Loss through death supported via Grief Recovery Group By ELIZABETH NOLAN run by volunteer facilitators for people in the early stages “The big, unexpected fi nd a lot of help from one Driftwood Staff Though every- who have been trained in of grief. losses are children or your another.” The loss of a loved one one’s experience the hospice guidance sys- “They’re just too raw,” spouse — those are the A spring session of the can be a devastating experi- tem. Although the program commented Davies. She ones that sometimes trigger Grief Recovery Group is ence, but our society offers is individual, is sponsored by the Anglican also says the group is not people to help other people planned for March 2007. little on how to cope with there are also church, Davies assures that equipped to help those who through the process,” said People interested in register- the long-term effects of grief some things that “it is not in any way a reli- are grieving from types of Davies. ing or wishing to learn more and loss. gious program.” loss other than death. “The main emphasis is on about the program can call People who are in the early everyone “There is no affi liation or “A loss through death understanding what’s hap- Noreen Davies at 537-2654. stages of grief and have just experiences. religious content to the pro- is final,” she explained. pening to the person in grief. There is no registration cost, experienced the death of a gram. It’s for anyone who “There’s no hope of that Though everyone’s experi- but participants are asked to loved one are helped through — Noreen Davies needs to come.” relationship being resumed.” ence is individual, there are make a donation towards a hospice counsellors, but Two six-week sessions per Groups normally contain also some things that every- location rental fee. after that many are at a loss year are offered by the group fi ve to 10 participants, who one experiences. The group also sponsors as to how to move on. pice worker Noreen Davies to people who are in the benefi t from interacting with “We run a program that a one-time session during Seeing a perceived need started the Grief Recovery “second stage” of grieving, each other and the trained encourages them to discuss the Christmas holidays when for support in the commu- Group on Salt Spring Island or have experienced their facilitators, some of whom the issues with other people people are especially vulner- nity for those grieving and in 1997. loss at least six months pre- have also experienced loss who are going through the able to overwhelming emo- recovering from grief, hos- The non-profit group is viously. The program is not themselves. same thing, and they can tions. Who are Bessie Dane Foundation Rules apply in scattering of ashes By STACY CARDIGAN SMITH looked upon as final disposition and cre- Driftwood Staff mated remains are therefore not considered and Hospice (BDFH) volunteers? Many people who request cremation of their harmful. Bessie Dane Hospice living, during caregiving, low up with families after remains also want their ashes disbursed or bur- “Really, you are scattering ashes, so there staff and volunteers have and during bereavement. death occurs to offer sup- ied in a location that was special to them. is no damage that can be done,” said Win- been carefully selected and As well, BDFH is avail- port during bereavement. According to Patrick Beattie, Salt Spring nitoy. have completed a compre- able for compassionate This service is free and funeral director, approximately 80 per cent Although he did not know of any laws per- hensive training program vigil sitting during the last may be requested by a of the island’s dead are cremated, a similar taining to the scattering of ashes, Beattie said rate to other communities in B.C. basic trespassing laws do apply. that includes a “confi denti- days or night(s) to provide patient, caregiver, family, Of those cremated, 60 per cent of people “The basic rule of thumb is if you don’t ality contract.” respite care for primary doctor or nurse by calling are buried in a family cemetery, leaving the own the land, you need the permission of They have a range of caregivers. 537-2770. education, life experience, Bessie Dane volunteers ashes of the rest to be scattered or kept. Beat- the person who does in order to scatter the The Red Cross/Bessie and skills that enable them are part of the Salt Spring tie said the most popular places to scatter ashes,” said Beattie. Dane Foundation Equip- to offer practical assis- team of doctors, nurses ashes are at sea or on one’s own property. According to Sarah Joanisse, senior park tance, supportive care, and, (home care, residential, ment Loan Service may be Luckily, the nature of ashes ensures they ranger for the southern Gulf Islands region, in many cases, profession- extended care and acute reached at 538-0254. can be safely distributed. BC Parks requires a permit be obtained if the al counseling to meet the care) home care support Bessie Dane Foundation Tayt Winnitoy is the vice president of scattering of ashes will be accompanied by special needs arising out workers and many other and Hospice has been qui- regional operations with the Business Prac- a ceremony, since the area in which the cer- of the physical, emotional, local resources. Besides etly serving this commu- tices and Consumer Protection Authority, the emony takes place must be reserved. spiritual, social, and eco- working in homes and care nity for over 23 years. organization which oversees funeral provid- In addition, no urn may be left or buried nomic stresses experienced facilities in the community, Donations are always ers and directors, embalmers, and operators in any provincial park. To acquire a permit, during the fi nal stages of a volunteer may also fol- very gratefully accepted. of places of interment and crematoria in B.C. contact BC Parks online at www.env.gov. According to Winnitoy, cremation is bc.ca/bcparks.
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GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 ▲ 21 ELIZABETH LEE DEATH and DYING FUNERAL CONSULTANT So you want to be an executor?E By SEAN MCINTYRE Resources For cases where no will exists Driftwood Staff • The People’s Law School or there is nobody to serve as an Death has a tendency to catch www.publiclegaled.bc.ca executor, staff at the provincial us off guard, but that doesn’t • Law Line - Staff are avail- government’s Public Guardian • Offering you an alternative to the high mean settling an estate has to and Trustee Office are avail- costs and regulations of corporate funeral able to answer legal questions homes. follow suit. 1-866-577-2525 able. Ensuring what you leave “People often choose to • 4th Generation Islander with four years • Public Guardian and Trust- experience in the funeral industry on behind is carefully taken care ee Office (Vancouver) www. appoint us when they have very Salt Spring Island. of and distributed the way you trustee.bc.ca (604) 660-4444 little or no family nearby,” said • Environmentally friendly “green” burial. want is as easy as spending a Eileen Mate, director of estate few hours with family, friends planning and personal trust ser- • Grave markers to order. and a trained professional to Statistics vices. “They see us as a comfort establish who will sort things Persons most likely to serve in their declining years. In many out. as executors (according to RBC ways we are an administrator of Say “Yes” to Simplicity A Royal Bank of Canada poll poll) last resort.” released in November 2006 • Spouse/partner - 39 per cent From their Vancouver offi ce, OFFICE: 537-1023 CELL: 538-7722 showed that while nearly 50 per • Child - 25 per cent administrators handle cases cent of Canadians feel being • Sibling - 22 per cent Alan Peterson from across the province. named an executor is an honour, • Other family - 19 per cent Since trust companies and almost 70 per cent of respon- • Family friend - 10 per cent The funny thing legal offi ces are essentially prof- • Professional - 8 per cent dents would have serious con- about death is that it motivated, she said, the public cerns about the role. guardian can also administer Many are worried about it brings out the more modest estates. &INAL potential legal issues and fam- best and the worst “There is a large segment ily disputes arising from their of the marketplace not being should expect to spend at least in people. duties. Roughly 40 per cent of three months wrapping every- served by the trust companies,” #ELEBRATIONS respondents expressed concern thing up in the case of a straight- — Alan Peterson Mate said. “We are there to pro- because they wouldn’t really forward estate, he said. vide a role for those who don’t know what to do. Matters get complicated when utor’s job should be relatively have enough money for the trust 4!+% 4(% 342%33 !7!9 Based on more than 30 years companies.” the will includes a trust fund or easy if an estate comprises a car, of experience as an estate law- Unlike the private sector’s or is challenged by someone who house, some personal belong- 3PECIALIZING IN yer in Victoria, Alan Peterson ings and a bank account. an individual’s maximum allow- isn’t surprised by the fi ndings. feels they were unjustly ignored, able fee of five per cent, the PRE PLANNING AND the deceased owned a business After that point, Peterson said, “When executors walk into it helps to hire a lawyer or other public guardian is entitled to as the offi ce for the fi rst time, they or had outstanding debts, or much as seven per cent of the FACILITATING YOUR the benefi ciaries are diffi cult to professionals to assist. are somewhat nervous and not estate’s net value. LAST ARRANGEMENTS totally sure what’s expected of locate. The stress of paperwork and Peterson recommends people them,” he said. The People’s Law School, strained family relationships take the time to do their research An executor is essentially a Vancouver-based non-profit can be compounded by the emo- before tragedy strikes so as to responsible for tying up the legal resource centre, publishes tional trauma of losing a loved avoid unnecessary complica- loose ends. Peterson said the a free executor’s guide on its one, he added. tions with the estate. process is akin to “temporar- website. Choosing an Executor “The funny thing about death “There are usually a lot of ,IZ !NDERSON ily stepping into the deceased’s — Being an Executor includes a is that it brings out the best and practical matters that require shoes” to help settle debts, pre- step-by-step list of what execu- the worst in people,” Peterson quick decisions,” he said. “It’s pare and fi le income tax returns tors must do and where to look said. “Some people just don’t a very personal thing, but it’s and distribute the estate. if things get complicated. want to leave that kind of bur- something that has got to be At the very least, executors The document states an exec- den once they’re gone.” done.”
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22 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD DEATH and DYING Local conservancy among groups with eco-gifting advice By DAWN HAGE “A donation of cash or to go to a specifi c organi- Driftwood Staff assets may provide a tax zation, it is important to Individuals on Salt credit, provide an even state your intention clearly Spring who would like to better tax credit if the in your will. Without the leave a lasting gift to an donation is in the form of will, property and fi nances ecological foundation will securities, reduce taxes on are settled according to fi nd that numerous avenues your estate if provided in provincial laws, regard- now exist to facilitate this a will, provide immedi- less of previously stated desire. Whether a donation ate tax credit and lessen wishes. of cash or assets, conser- probate fees if SSIC is the A gift can also be made vancy and environmental owner and benefi ciary of in memory of a specific organizations are always in an insurance policy and person, but this must also need of funding and estates provide virtually tax-free can benefi t tax-wise. income if you are 70 or be clearly stated in your The Salt Spring Island over and the income is will. SSIC organizers rec- Conservancy (SSIC) has derived from a charitable ommend that you consult a a Planned Giving Pro- gift annuity.” professional advisor about gram that has been cre- all the specifi cs of orga- ated to facilitate such giv- “A professional nizing your gift. ing and help protect Salt advisor can tell you “A professional advisor Spring’s precious ecologi- can tell you about the tax cal resources. The gift can about the benefi ts of planned gifts,” be dedicated towards a tax benefi ts of states the website. “An specifi c community proj- planned gifts,” advisor can make sure you ect, to ensure that land is are getting the maximum protected for perpetuity, tax and legal advantages or earmarked for general The most common eco- allowed for your gift.” gifting method is through use where they are most In addition to the gift of a bequest in a will. needed at any given time. cash, donations of assets “Many people set aside Although most eco- are a valuable tool and donors are environmen- a certain dollar amount. Others leave a percent- include stocks, bonds, tal stewards more con- mutual funds, term depos- cerned with nature than a age of their estate or any its, real estate, vehicles, tax advantage, numerous assets left over after their financial benefits exist family has been provided art, jewellery or insurance. both locally and on a for. Some people donate For more information, national level to encourage something they own, like contact the Salt Spring and support these gifts. land or their home. Others Island Conservancy at “A donation to the SSIC leave a paid-up life insur- 538-0318, e-mail ssicon- program has tax advantages ance policy, securities, servancy@saltspring. benefi cial to you and/or your retirement account or other com or visit their website family or organization,” fi nancial investment.” at saltspring.gulfi slands. Grave marker on Salt Spring Photo by Derrick Lundy notes the SSIC website. If you wish for your gift com/conservancy.
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Hundred Hills House, 104 Arnell Way, BC reg 3235 www.thefritz.ca Friday to Tuesday 7:00pm Sat, & Sun. 4:00pm Matinee Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2G1 What’s On This Week wed. thur. fri. sat. sun. mon. wed. january 17 january 18 january 19 january 20 january 21 january 22 january 24 live entertainment live entertainment live entertainment activities live entertainment activities live entertainment Simply Organic. Open Stage. The Februarys. Scotch Appreciation Night. Tenor Ben Heppner. Eckhart Tolle Practising Simply Organic. Pipe organ Pipe organ recital by Barry Fulford Inn. Alternative indie rock band from Thunderbird Gallery. Host: Matt ArtSpring. Call 537-2102 for Presence Group. 7:30 p.m. recital by Barry Valentine. All Valentine. All Saints, 10:10 a.m., Us & Them and Vancouver plays at Moby’s, Steffi ch with Steve Coopman. ticket availability. Drop in. Info: , 537-2799. Saints, 10:10 a.m., followed by followed by muffi n & coffee. Metamorphoses. 9 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Info:537-8448. Gene Grooms & Warren Osho Kundalini Moving muffi n & coffee. Us & Them and Langley. Fulford Inn, 6 p.m. Meditation. Drop-in. 5:30 p.m. GISS 2nd Story Theatre Co. other activities other activities Movin’ and Groovin’. GISS Metamorphoses. ArtSpring. 7 p.m. Tickets other activities Info: Amrita, 537-2799. Dance Performance. Grades GISS 2nd Story Theatre Co. 537-2102. Organic Live Raw Dinner and Robbie Burns Night. Drop-In Life Drawing. 9-11. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. ArtSpring. 7 p.m. Tickets a Movie. Meaden Hall at the Legion. Caravan to Cuba. Tanya Lester Core Inn. 3rd fl oor. 1-3 p.m. Tickets: 537-2102. 537-2102. other activities The Peaceful Warrior video Doors at 6 p.m. and dinner at discusses her 2006 social justice SSI Prostate Cancer Support showing and a 5-course live raw 7:15. Tickets at Legion bar or journey, Unitarian Fellowship. Group. With guest speaker other activities other activities Bingo. At Meaden Hall, 7 p.m. Early meal. Discussion to follow. Info: 537-1676. Fulford Hall, 10:30 a.m. Dr. Charles Alsberg. Farmers Zen Meditation. Group meets SSI Painters Guild Workshop. bird games at 6:30 p.m. 537-0634. Yoga Flow to Drumbeat. House of Prayer Talk. Ottawa Institute meeting rm, 1:30 p.m. at 210 Cedar Lane every Dee Tessman - Acrylic. SSI Community Services Predator Prowl: About Cougars With Dorothy & Vikash at the House of Prayer founders Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Info: ArtSpring. 9 a.m. - noon. Info: Society. and Bears. Gate House. 7 p.m. Rob and Fran Parker address 537-2831. 537-1528. Special membership meeting Slide show and talk by Bob Rollerblading at Fulford Hall. the Community Gospel Burns Tea. Portrait Drawing. re two resolutions. At Hansen & Danielle Thompson. On Saturday this week only congregation, 10 a.m. tues. Haggis & sing-along at Salt Painters Guild drawing sessions Community Services, 5 p.m. Lions Hall, 7 p.m. -- then it’s back to Fridays. Stand-up Comedy Workshop. january 23 Spring Seniors Services at ArtSpring every Wednesday, 9 Info: 537-9971. 7:30-9 p.m. With Chris Molineux at Lions Society. 2 p.m. a.m. to noon. Model provided Hall, 11-5. Followed by comedy live entertainment Fulford Community Nature show. Call 1-866-711-4242 for School AGM. more info or to register. Movin’ and Groovin’. GISS Dance Performance. Grades At the school’s library, 7 p.m. 9-11. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. Figure Drawing. we’ Tickets: 537-2102. Painters Guild drawing sessions re o at ArtSpring, 9 a.m. to noon. nline ww.gulfi other activities Info: Don: 537-9554. at w sland Elizabeth May and Adriane s. Carr. National and B.C. Green net Party leaders speak at GISS. 7-8:30 p.m. Island Paddlers AGM. Consider joining! All Saints, 7:30 p.m. cinema Film Festival Cafe • Up and coming: The Journals of Knud Rasmussen returns to Salt Spring January 26 after being snowed out in November. A follow-up film to Atanarjuat: STOLEN SPIRITS OF HAIDA GWAII the Fast Runner, Journals delves into the final days of the Inuit culture and its decline after first contact with Western civilization — a stunning film both on the with Guest Speaker Christine Hunt visual and narrative level. • Returning in February by popular demand: Casino Royale and Manufactured Barb's Bakery • Thursday, Jan. 25, 7pm Landscapes. by Donation Check out the Fritz online at www.thefritz.ca for current and future movie Dinner Specials 5-9 pm Ganges details. Mouat’s Centre 7:30 am - 8 pm Sunday — Prime Rib cable TV 7 days a week (with all the fi xin’s 6oz. $14, 8oz. $17) • Attention Shaw Cable TV viewers — The Daily is your source for stories reflecting Salt Spring and southern Vancouver Island people and places. Monday — Cheeseburger The program is about half an hour in length and repeats continuously during (and fries $4) the day and evening with new stories added daily. 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GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 ▲ 25 Folk club welcomes Pittsburgh New Year’s Baby page 30 ‘hellraiser’ with Anne Feeney HONOLULU Feb 14 departure The next Salt Spring Folk in their fi ve-CD boxed set. 7 Nights from 1335.00 Plus tax pp Club headliner performs While Feeney may prefer music she says is designed the excitement of perfor- Ohana Maile Sky Court to “comfort the affl icted and mances at rallies and dem- affl ict the comfortable.” onstrations, she knows that Not many women have many of her fans prefer pep- 7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISES chosen to walk the path of per-spray free environments round trip Vancouver Woody Guthrie, but Pitts- to listen to the songs and sto- burgh-based Anne Feeney ries that make up her some- May 18 celebrity cruise on the Mercury has made a career of it for times caustic, sometimes Starting at $929.00Cad the past 35 years. hilarious, always inspiring According to a press show. release, Feeney has lived The woman that Utah Phil- her life on the “frontlines lips calls the “best labour — performing at thousands singer in North America” of rallies, picket lines and performs at the Fulford Hall demonstrations over the folk club on Monday, Janu- years — including the WTO ary 29, beginning at 7:30 demonstrations in Seattle, p.m. Solidarity Day in Washing- Opening act is Salt Spring’s JULIA ton, DC, and for 1.5 million own Sharon Bailey, who has DEB at the April 25, 2004 March a strong local following. for Women’s Lives. Doors open at 6:30 for “Feeney’s bottomless season’s ticket holders, and songbag draws on Irish, Anne Feeney headlines folk club show 6:45 p.m. for the rest. Food bluegrass, traditional, labour, by Fiddlehead Catering is pop, folk and contemporary available for purchase. songwriter circuit as she is Have You Been to Jail for Ph. 250-537-5523 material. She’s as likely to Tickets for the show are TOLL FREE 1-877-274-4168 sing a traditional song or an one of her own award-win- Justice? is featured on Peter, available at Stuff ‘n’ Non- obscure gem by one of her ning songs.” Paul and Mary’s CD In These sense, Salt Spring Books and www.uniglobepacifi c.com “Across from the Visitor Centre” many friends in the singer/ Feeney’s anthem called Times and also on Carry It On Acoustic Planet for $15. Stand-up comedy workshop 2` @WQVO`R6OgRS\ sUS\S`OZRS\bWab`g and show set for this Sunday s Islanders who have been Laughs. most performers simply bill Q]a[SbWQRS\bWab`gdS\SS`a waiting in the wings for an He has shared the stage themselves by name. opportunity to display their with Robin Williams, Jerry “In a way I was taking a sb]]bVeVWbS\W\U stand-up comic skills may Seinfeld, Jim Carrey and chance with this project,” fi nally get a break this Sun- Ellen de Generes amongst said Molineux, “but the s day. others. feedback has been extremely `]]bQO\OZa A full-day stand-up com- “Molineux has worked positive.” edy workshop with comic as a professional comedian Interested participants can s aO[SROgQ`]e\a ]\ZOga Chris Molineux is scheduled since 1986 and during that take the workshop or just #!% " to take place at Lions Hall time has worked in more come to watch the show. It from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. B.C. towns than any other takes place on Sunday, Janu- ''AOZbA^`W\UEOg sOaYOP]cb]c``STZSf]Z]Ugb`SOb[S\b “The workshop covers all comedian,” notes the press ary 21 and costs $100. For aspects of writing and per- release. details, more information forming stand-up comedy,” “Following the workshop and to register, contact Mol- describes a press release. he will be putting on a com- ineux at 1-866-711-HAHA “It’s great for sharpening edy show entitled ‘RxPRES- (4242). presentation skills, broad- SION’ which is close to 90 You can also visit the Hap- ening acting abilities and minutes of stand-up comedy pyface productions website developing your sense of that shines a humourous light at www.happyfaceproduc- humour.” on all types of mind-alter- tions.com. Molineux is a comic ing substances from sugar to For information on addi- with an impressive list of marijuana to television.” tional Molineux teaching accomplishments, includ- Themed shows are unusual projects, visit www.down- ing appearances on Just for in stand-up comedy, where andoutfunny.com
26 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD From lagoon creatures to severed arms and acting, Christina Penhale makes marks across the stage By DAWN HAGE blood and bone splinters and Driftwood Staff the wound . . . .” The world of theatre holds When asked if she ever unlimited opportunities for feels squeamish about creat- islander Christina Penhale ing effects that will terrify or as she explores her talents horrify viewers, she says not in almost every aspect of the anymore. trade. “When I used to watch Locally known as a superb horror movies, I would feel make-up artist, mask and grossed out, but now I look costume maker, she has at it artistically. I think ‘that recently discovered a love was good,’ or ‘that didn’t of acting that is beginning to work.’” take centre stage. “I made a severed arm that Penhale’s first foray into was caught in a meat grind- stage make-up occurred at er and the first time I got age 14 when she was asked together with my boyfriend to help out with her younger (Colin Beamish, who is not sister’s troupe at Stagecoach a fan of horror movies), I Theatre. showed it to him. He wasn’t “Stagecoach asked me to sure whether to run to the do their make-up and then bathroom or say, ‘wow that’s I did Midsummer Night’s interesting.’” Dream, Fiddler on the Roof, Since graduating, Penhale and it went from there,” said has been hugely active in Penhale. community theatre, doing Her talent for anything make-up for countless theatrical comes naturally. Stagecoach, community the- “My dad and sister are atre and GISS productions, really artistic. Make-up was including Marat Sade and my way to express my art.” the recent Unity. After fi nishing high school With obvious talent and and satisfying a desire to a huge roster of experience travel with a trip to Europe, under her belt, Penhale is set she enrolled in a two-year for a theatre career in make- course at John Casablancas MASK, MAKE-UP AND MAYHEM: Above, Christina Penhale poses with one of her latex masks, lovingly cre- up, props and costumes. But Institute of Applied Arts in ated during her study at John Casablancas Institute. Below left, sister Sarah models Penhale’s make-up artistry recently, another smoldering Vancouver. Penhale loved and, below right, her Creature from the Black Lagoon peeks around a corner. Top photo by Derrick Lundy; others contributed passion has eclipsed her love the experience. of special effects. “My favourite part was the “Now I want to act,” she avante-garde section, where admits. “I’ve had my foot in feathers and jewels would the door and I’ve seen what be covering three quarters of it is really like, and that’s the face. I also really enjoyed what I want to do.” learning to body paint with Penhale performed in stu- an air brush.” dent productions of Grease At the end of her fi rst year, and Little Shop Of Horrors, she was building and sculpt- but it was her starring role ing her own prosthetics in the Community Theatre’s using a technique of sculp- production of Veronica’s ture casting to create a mold Room that confirmed her that would later be fi lled with future ambition. latex or gel. “I loved it,” she said. “It “The prosthetic would made me realize how much generally be a piece of the more I loved it than the other face, or a larger nose or fea- The suit is currently sit- B.C. Titled Fire Mountain, aspects of theatre.” ture,” described Penhale. ting in her closet, awaiting a the drama documentary Penhale is currently work- “I also learned to do a future opportunity to fright- described the eruption of ing two jobs to save money whole bunch of wounds, en the wits out of people. Mount St. Helen. Penhale to go to acting school at third degree burns, severed At the end of her fi rst year, did hair and make-up for the some time in the future. She fi ngers . . . .” Penhale was nominated for cast, which included scenes will continue to do make-up, The fi nal fi rst-year project the Best Overall Make-Up with everyone covered in special effects and costumes had students creating their award at the school, which ash. for the community whenever own version of a movie char- she won in a ceremony that She also did two episodes needed, but is keen for any acter and Penhale chose to took place in November of a TV show called Stunt acting opportunities. recreate the Creature from 2006. She was also one of Dogs, and worked on several “I’ve told the Salt Spring the Black Lagoon. seven nominees for Best in commercials. Community Theatre group “I sculpted the mask right Beauty student across Can- The second year at the and anyone else to let me onto my model’s face and ada. Institute focussed primarily know about anything they are then scraped it off to make Between first and sec- on special effects. doing,” she said. “Although I the mold. The creature had ond year, she got a taste “I did someone who had loved working in the mov- scales, gills, teeth and the of the real world when she been hit in the face with a ies, it’s theatre that I have a body was a full wet suit with worked on the set of a BBC baseball bat,” she said, some- passion for and that’s what I foam abs.” movie fi lmed in Squamish, what gleefully. “There was want to do.”
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The recyclable * RECYCLE DEPOT: Open Tuesday - Saturday Natural and organic prod- actually sold a lot bottles are made from food- from 10 am - 5 pm, 349 Rainbow Rd., 537-1200. ucts are part of a rapidly of our products to grade plastic to protect the * COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAMSCOORDINATOR: growing market in North natural ingredients. Call Sharon Glover at 537-4607. adults, who have * Emergency Mental Health Services available: America, and probably even The resulting line, which 140 Fulford-Ganges Rd. 4 pm to midnight. Access is available through the Emergency Rm at more so on Salt Spring. so many chemical was officially launched in 537-5882 Lady Minto Hospital. Call: 538-4840. Islanders are conscious that October and became avail- what they consume has a sensitivities they able on Salt Spring and on deep effect on our bodies, can’t use line in November, offers our environment and our anything else.” a range of products in an culture. unscented variety or in three When it comes to our kids, — Trish Lundy refreshing scents: lemonade, Interesting Wedding Photo conscious turns into hyper- tropical and seaside. conscious. mon ingredient found in Shampoo and conditioner We might be grabbing a almost all commercial prod- are a given, but Hairykids or Wedding Story? muffin on the go, but our ucts: sodium laureth/lauryl also includes a bodywash/ children are eating organic sulphate. The chemical has bubble bath and moisturiz- vegetables and brown rice been found to cause skin ing oil. There is also a styl- cakes. irritation and damage to ing gel, a volumizing styling It’s surprising, then, that the hair follicle, along with spritz and a fi nishing spray. The Driftwood when it comes to natural more grave dangers in a few Lundy says the products shampoo and soap products cases. were well received at trade for kids, people’s options are Deciding an all-natural fairs in Vancouver and cites Wants It! limited. Or they were until product was best, the partners the bubble bath as a particu- this October with the launch developed a chemical-free lar favourite. of Hairykids, an all-natural line using aryuvedic qual- “So many kids are allergic line of shampoo and styling ity essential oils and organic to bubble bath because of products for kids made on plant ingredients whenever all the chemicals,” she told Salt Spring Island. possible. A professional aro- me. “I got an email from The Driftwood’s Trish Lundy, Sheila Gra- matherapist advised them on a woman who thanked me annual Wedding ham and Laurie Poulsen safe levels of essential oils because her son could take were thinking of opening a for kids. bubble baths again.” Planner is being kids’ haircutting business Although they do some Kids aren’t the only ben- here a couple of years ago. outsourcing, Lundy, Graham efi ciaries, however. “We’ve prepared and we are Then, according to Lundy, and Poulsen do most of the actually sold a lot of our they thought, “Wait a sec- mixing, bottling and label- products to adults, who have looking for interesting and ond, no one’s doing kids’ ling themselves here on Salt so many chemical sensitivi- haircare products. Let’s do Spring. Lundy says they are ties they can’t use anything historic original photographs that instead!” mostly wholesalers, but they else. So that’s been a funny from our readers. The Opal Care Products have also made the line avail- result of it all.” partners have been working able at a slightly reduced Lundy’s daughters, at 12 Hippy wedding in the 60’s? together for the past year and price through Rainbow Road and 16, are also fans. a half to get the Hairykids Trading Company. Indeed, the Hairykids Slicked back hair in the 50’s? line ready for its official In addition to feeling and creators are such believers launch. smelling great, Hairykids they put their money where War time bride? We want your In their extensive research products are created to their hair is. “We all use our they found some disturbing have a limited impact on own products,” said Lundy. photo! Submit with pertinent information about a com- the environment. Packag- “That’s all we use now.” information by January 31 SSI PROSTATE CANCER to The Driftwood, TUESDAYS ARE 10% OFF DAYS SUPPORT GROUP 328 Lower Ganges Road, Mon., Jan. 22, 1:30 p.m. (some restrictions apply) ...... 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Architects can Herbology intensive invites House of only advise their clients to plant vines.” ~Frank Lloyd Wright local students for program Prayer Registration is now taking Each student will build Spindler is a personal place for a 10-month inten- an extensive herbal pantry graduated apprentice of founders nursery & landscape sive apprenticeship program addressing issues such as Rosemary Gladstar and is called the Science and Art of basic fi rst-aid remedies, com- enthusiastic about offer- LANDSCAPING SALTSPRING SINCE 1973 Herbology. mon cold and flu, allergies, ing the annual program she on-island TEL: 250-537-4346 • FAX: 250-537-1679 Taught by Saci Spindler building immune health, acti- teaches “with expertise and Islanders will have an of Seabrook Medicinals, the vating digestion, quality sleep, inspiration.” opportunity to hear about comprehensive program will supporting the body through “My approach to health is the National House of run on the first Sunday of addiction, women’s health, by evaluating lifestyle and Prayer (NHOP) from Happy New Year each month beginning Feb- men’s health, and herbs for addressing nutrition through one of the individu- FROM ruary 4. children, to name a few. whole foods and herbs. Heal- als who transformed its According to press mate- “This program has ing requires covering all the vision into reality. Gail’s Hair rials, participants will meet changed my life in so many bases, not just physical, but Rob Parker, with wife for hands-on experience ways,” said one student from emotional and spiritual state Fran, established the GAIL FINALLY GOT HELP! covering plant identifi cation, the 2006 course. “I will of being as well. ministry of the NHOP harvesting at peak vitality, be forever grateful for this “My desire is to inspire in Ottawa, which offi- His name is Sylvain and he will be starting to drying and storing, extensive whole experience.” people to feel confi dent with cially opened in 2006. take appointments for Jan. 16th. herb research, formulation, The home study course plant medicine, so people Parker will be accom- natural cosmetics and much was designed by world- are able to invite and prac- panied by associate 537-4404 more. renowned master herbalist tice the ancient tradition of Richard Long and the Rosemary Gladstar, founder herbalism into their daily two will speak at Com- of the California School of lives and use the knowledge munity Gospel Chapel Herbal Studies, creator of effectively.” on Sunday, January 21 at 10 a.m. Traditional Medicinals Tea Tuition cost is $1,200, The presentation will Company, and president which includes 10 work include visual documen- of United Plant Savers, an booklets. A payment plan is tation of NHOP and a organization focussed on available. For further infor- talk from Parker and preserving our most-used mation about the course and Long about the history medicinal native plants of registration, contact Saci and current function of North America. Spindler at 653-0068. the house located near the Parliament buildings in Ottawa. Caravan to Cuba “The purpose of the National House of Prayer is to establish and social-justice travelogue maintain an on-going Christian presence in Canada’s national capi- set for this Sunday tal region that will pro- Islanders can take a vicarious trip to Cuba on Sunday when vide informed, focussed Tanya Lester gives a talk on her humanitarian trip to that and sustained prayer for country last summer. Canada and its leaders,” At the January 21 Unitarian Fellowship gathering at Ful- states the NHOP web- ford Hall, Lester will talk about the highlights of her journey site. of Montreal, or the Credit Union. on a slogan-decalled bus from Portland, Oregon; along the “After attending a west coast and southern states to Texas and on to Mexico. gathering in July 1999 The Caravan to Cuba has collected aid for Cubans and pro- in Winnipeg, Manitoba, tested the U.S. embargo against the Caribbean country on 17 Rob was led to organize trips from Canada and through the mainland United States. a team to prayer-walk The Unitarian Fellowship event begins at 10:30 a.m. from Calgary to Ottawa, Admission is free but a Collection for Unitarian Fellow- asking God to bring his ship will be taken and donations for Cuba are also welcome. healing on our land,” Contact Lester at 538-0086 to inquire about what is notes the website. needed. For more information on the Caravan to Cuba, go to “This 73-day journey Pastors for Peace.org. in prayer, called ‘Link Canada,’ was the place of governmental inter- cession in which God began to impress upon Rob the need for con- tinual and committed prayer for our nation and our nation’s lead- ers. “Over a period of fi ve years the reality of the DARE TO call to see a national house of prayer in Otta- wa became apparent. Many spiritual leaders in Canada confi rmed their leadership in this assign- ment.” COMPARE In March 2004 the If you are thinking of buying a Toyota, Honda, Mazda, or Nissan, you should consider a Subaru. Parkers moved to Ottawa to establish the NHOP If you’re thinking about a new car, think Subaru. We make the superior traction and control of All-Wheel Drive affordable. ministry. What’s more, every vehicle in our lineup has won major safety awards. So come in to a Subaru dealer and fi nd out why smart “Rob also has a great drivers want our Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Then you won’t even think about a Toyota, Honda, Mazda, or Nissan anymore. Come in to see the whole sense of humor and is family of Subaru very easy to listen to,” Symmetrical AWD vehicles. said islander Beverlee Caron, who visited the NHOP last year.
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Sports Schedule 5TH ANNUAL SALT SPRING ISLAND TOURNEY PAUSE: Standing under the huge photograph of Nairn Howe at last weekend’s Nairn Howe Memo- CURLING FUNSPIEL rial Tournament are members of the senior boys team, from left, Bob Byron, Bonn Smith, Kirby Garside and Sat., February 10 Eland Bronstein. Referees are local Roland Temmel (back to camera) and a visitor from Victoria.Photo by Derrick Lundy All day in Duncan Meet for the 8 a.m. sailing from GISS teams take top tourney spots Vesuvius ferry terminal The Gulf Islands Second- ondary. $45 cost includes ice rental, brooms, sliders, lunch, ary School (GISS) senior “Our whole team didn’t prizes, bus to and from Crofton and ferry fare. boys and girls basketball think we played that well 10-team limit & fi rst come, fi rst serve registration teams honoured the memory to start off but we always Contact James Pasuta at 537-9995 to enter of the late Nairn Howe by managed to pick it up in winning a weekend tourna- the second half,” said Kayla All events subject to change ment named in her honour. Gromme. “It was an awe- “It was certainly one of the some tournament.” EXERCISE & FITNESS GEAR more successful tournaments Gromme averaged 30 HUGE SELECTION! I’ve ever been to,” said Lyall points per game. Bosu Balls, Stability Balls, Ruehlen, head coach of the Bob Howe, Lyall and Body Blades, Pilates Kits, senior boys squad. “I had a Perry Ruehlen, along with Yoga Mats, Blocks, Straps & Bags, hard time spotting an empty the coaching staff, awarded Tubes, Bands, Dumbells, seat on Saturday night. The Kirby Garside and Kayla Weights,Skipping Ropes, Fitness Gloves, Balance Boards, calibre of basketball makes Gromme with the Nairn Total Gym. the games very entertaining.” Howe Outstanding Player islandsportstraders.ca Great prices on fi tness apparel & Both teams registered con- Award. 135 McPhillips Ave. footwear from Danskin, Adidas, vincing victories in each of Howe said his late wife Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm 537-5148 Nike, Asics, Brooks, Russell their three matches against would have been exceeding- teams from the Lower Main- ly proud of the players’ work land and Vancouver Island. ethic and sportsmanship. Kirby Garside, a guard on “What a tremendous ener- PATTERSON MARKET LTD. the senior boys team, said gy and spirit, and it’s good our family serving your family since 1915 a tightly fought 58-54 vic- to know it will be an annual tory over third-ranked Mark event,” he said. “All who Summer Hours Isfeld Secondary proved one attended have memories of of the weekend’s highlights. the event’s competition, high Salt Spring Island (Fulford Harbour) – The boys followed up with levels of emotion and social- Swartz Bay Departures a decisive 84-27 victory over izing with friends from the CROSSING TIME: 35 MINS Kwalikum and a 69-53 vic- community and elsewhere.” CHECK WWW.BCFERRIES.CA FOR LATEST SCHEDULES tory over Thomas Haney. He wished to thank the Garside said players Jor- dozens of people who helped IN EFFECT SEPT. 24, 2006 TO JUNE 26, 2007 dan Borth and Martin Lan- make the event possible nan combined for a total of including the coaching staff, Depart Fulford Harbour Depart Swartz Bay 40 points in the fi nal match concession volunteers, refer- on Saturday. ees, students, offi cial spon- GISS senior girls began sors and students from the the tournament on the right GISS leadership group. foot with a 43-37 overtime “To quote from Nairn, win against Kwalikum fol- ‘Never, never underestimate lowed by a 73-19 thumping the power of giving, for it of Mark Isfeld and a 67-55 shines like a beacon through- victory over Parklands Sec- out humanity.’”
«iÌi !UTOMOTIVE 2EPAIRS UÊÞ`À>ÕVÊ Ãià UÊ «iÌiÊ>ÕÌÌÛiÊÀi«>Àà “SHEEP” ISLAND FUEL UÊ iVÌÀVÊi}iÊ>>ÞÃà UÊ/ÕiÊÕ«ÃÊÊUÊ"ÊV >}ià we’re still the “sheepist!” UÊÕÀÊÜ iiÊ`ÀÛiÊÃiÀÛVi UÊ-ÕëiÃÊà VÃÊ>`ÊÃÌÀÕÌà Operating hours: UÊÕiÊiVÌ HOOPSTER REACH: Gulf Islands Secondary School PATTERSON MARKET LTD. senior girls basketball player Kayla Gromme over- ," Ê, Ê, *,- Mon. thru Fri. 8 am - 6 pm / Sat. 9 am - 6 pm comes pressure from other players as the girls take on Sun. 9:30 am - 5 pm / Closed Stat. Holidays a team from Campbell River. Photo by John Cameron {ÓÇÊÕvÀ`>}iÃÊ,`°ÊUÊxÎÇ{xxÊUÊ °ÊÊÀ°Ênx
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HIGH Special ROLLERS High scores in recent Spe- Section cial Olympics bowling play are: Jan. 31 January 3: Mahjor Bains, 144; Gloria Dale, 145; Dominic George, 146; Stu- art Elliott, 152-147; Terry Swing, 149. January 10: Terry Swing, 146; Mahjor Bains, 293. Pull-Out TV Guide THE BIG pg 17 SALE! 4O OUR FRIENDS Our Best Ad Prices of the Year! ON 3ALT 3PRING h4HANKS FOR STOPPING BYv 'EOFF (OPPS Jan. 25 /WNER Sign up now Contact the to save! Sales Department at 537-9933 or email ,"/" '5,& )3,!.$3 1/"Ê sales@gulfi slands.net - ,6 $RIFTWOOD 9/52 #/--5.)49 .%730!0%2 3).#% Ó{ÈΣ£x '5,& )3,!.$3 2 3 ) . # % % 730 ! 0% .)4 9 . #/--5 Here’s $RIFTWOOD 9/52 Tracy Stibbards DRIVE TO THE HOOP: Gulf Islands Secondary sales representative School seniors boys basketball player Jordan Borth my card... 250-537-9933 breaks through the defence during a 69-53 win over Thomas Haney in last week’s Nairn Howe Memorial tstibbards@gulfislands.net Tournament. Both the senior boys and the senior girls teams took the tops spots in the event. Photo by John Cameron Y-League soccer try-outs on now for U13 squads Serious soccer players to 4 p.m. on Salt Spring who want Tryouts for older players to participate in this year’s will begin in March with Super-Y League program dates appearing on the LISA are encouraged to check the website in mid-February. Lower Island Soccer Asso- Five Salt Spring soccer Blue Velvet ciation (LISA) website for players have participated in tryout dates, which are now the Y-League program over Upholstering underway for U13 and some the past two years. CUSTOM U14 players. Running from May to Window Coverings & Fabrics Trials began last week for the beginning of August, SLIPCOVERS! the Vancouver Island U13 the league includes teams #6 Merchant Mews for Soft Furnishings girls and boys squads, which from the Lower Mainland, 537-4369 315 Upper Ganges Rd. Grace Point Square have a different age cut- Washington and B.C. inte- 537-4014 off than club soccer teams. rior. Vancouver Island teams www.sharonscountryhome.com Eligible players for U13 include players from both teams include all those born the lower and upper parts between August 1, 1993 and of the island, with practices July 1, 1994. often taking place in both Tryouts for these teams Victoria and Nanaimo. ONI FREEMAN MA, MFT are taking place until the end Cost of the program for Special izing in women’s groups WELCOME 2007! of January at Colville fi eld the U13 squad is $1,300 and sandplay therapy Wendy Bowmer in Esquimalt. (which includes all travel Introductory Sandplay Session Those playing club soccer and accommodation costs), Custom Sewing, Alterations & Repairs 20% off on Saturdays are asked to or $1,100 for those players consultations at Stitches Quilt Shop attend try-outs on Sundays who have uniforms from last 537-7 Fitting and 476 3:30 pm (January 21 and 28); while year. [email protected] each Friday 11 am to inus location those playing league soccer Further information on the or call 250-246-4785 for Chema on Sundays should attend program can be found via Oni Freeman Saturday tryouts (January 20 the LISA website www.low- and 27). erislandsoccer.com/ and at All sessions run from 2:30 www.uslsoccer.net. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 ▲ 33 ToHealth your To Your Health meet your west coast health providers Practitioner: YOGA Rasma Bertz MEXICO February 10-18 Energetic Medicine Quantum Biofeedback at Stowel Lake Farm (stay up to 2 weeks) Holistic Balance Sekhem 190 Reynolds Road 653-4308 WARM FUN • Stress reduction • wellness tests • personal development Here are just three of our classes highlighted so you can get a taste FOR ALL LEVELS! Geneveive of what we offer. www.quantumnorth.com • 250.538.1804 CALL NOW! [email protected] Yoga For Men with Dorothy Price photos www.dorothyoga.com 653-9453 Tuesdays 7 – 8:30 pm Join this growing men’s group to stretch and strengthen, align and fi nding compassion • self-respect • balance heal, find balance and focus, de-stress and find peace. A class to take care of yourself! This class is for all ages and abilities. E-mail: Randie Clark M.A., CCC [email protected] Counselling and Psychotherapy Dorothy is a Certified Yoga Instructor Life Transitions • Grief & Loss Feldenkrais with Alice Friedman Trauma • Self Empowerment Mondays 9:15 – 10:30 am Through gentle exploratory sequences around every day functions or Providing deep tissue Individuals • Couples • Groups developmental themes, students use awareness of their movements and relaxation massage for 1/2 hour introduction session no charge to look for ease, comfort and enjoyment. Benefits: improved RON PELTIER functioning, curiosity, increased vitality, changes in breathing, you in your home Certifi ed Massage Professional 537-4728 posture, flexibility, range of motion and reduction of pain. You are [email protected] more able to do what you want when you know what you are doing. NEW NUMBER 538-8172 Yoga with Brett Wearne Tuesdays 10:30 am – 12 pm Corrie Hope Furst Grace Point Psychics Yoga is about remembering who we really are. Brett’s approach to Certifi ed Bodyworker Geri DeStefano-Webre, Ph.D. yoga involves a basic understanding of the core (fascial) ‘lines’ in since 1982 the body, and an awareness of these lines in the poses (asanas). The Gift Certifi cates Available focus of Brett’s yoga is to release tension in the tissue surrounding the bones. As there is no place or goal to reach, the yoga encourages Hawaiian Hot Stone & for psychic readings and therapy us to remember to be right here, right now. Lomi Lomi Massage sessions. Ask Dr. Geri about $5 off thru January 31, 2007 New Year’s Specials January – April 2007 MONDAY A Great Gift Idea Create a Life Open Sat./Sun./Mon. 9:15 – 10:30am Feldenkrais with Alice Friedman Serene South-End by the Sea you Love! 537-1820 • 1206C Grace Point Square 7:30 – 9pm Meditation with Heather Martin 348 Roland Road TUESDAY 653-4286 NEW* 10:30am – 12pm Yo ga with Brett Wearne 5:15 - 6:45pm Yo ga with Gay Meagley 7 - 8:30pm Yoga for Men with Dorothy Price WEDNESDAY 9 - 10:30am All Levels Yoga with Dorothy Price 7 – 8:15pm Nia with Arleen Sadler THURSDAY 9 – 11am Vijnana Yoga Level 2 with Cathy Valentine Visit us at the 6 - 7:30pm Yo ga with Celeste Mallett Victoria Health Show FRIDAY 7 – 8:30pm Capoeira with Rudy Hexter at the Victoria SUNDAY Conference Centre 7 – 8:30pm Capoeira with Rudy Hexter Saturday & Sunday Jan. 20 & 21 Jan. 2 - Jan. 30 Rejuvenation Packages Back Facial, European Deep Cleansing Facial, Arm & Hand Massage with Paraffi n eyebrow or Eyelash Tint ...... reg. $250 NOW $175 190 Reynolds Road LEASE AS LOW AS Express Facial, salt Glow with Massage .... reg. $163 NOW $115 $ WINTER CLASSES Add a Body Wrap ...... reg. $90 NOW $65 225/month Yoga, Meditation, Feldenkrais, gift cards available Toll Free 1.888.370.1818 Nia & Capoeria Day Spa & 653-4308 for schedule and information [email protected] Mention this ad and receive a bonus! 537-8807537-8807 Healing Arts Center 772 Spruce Avenue, Victoria BC Buy your organic vegetables & eggs too! www.sunlightsaunas.com 2102 Grace Point Square • www.skinsensations.com 34 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD DRIFTWOOD DEADLINE: MONDAY 4PM / TGIF DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY 4PM Classifieds 537-9933 20 COMING EVENTS 20 COMING EVENTS 26 LEGAL CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Notices South End Nia Notice that creditors and others Time to get in shape? Why not try having claims against the estate BEAMING ear at a Island gymnastspetition g Letter to the editor? p. up for com locally-held worksho 25 PAGE something new? Fitness for the of John Matthew (Jack) DuMou- 0 D 96 RETIRE 1 urnett served all CE Herb B ovincial IN at the pr 6 DEATHS S types fi ce. R ment of E govern P AP '5,& )3,!.$3 lin of Saltspring, deceased, who 25ST) l. G E 7 WS $ (inc PAG E Whole Self - Great workout, great N 1 , Y esday IT DS Wedn 2007 M UN LAN ry 10, O M F IS ua 2 C L Jan SSUE R GU Press release? R I H YEA O U 47T Y died December 26, 2006 must | 18 music, great stress relief. Blissful, Seniors Health sweaty fun! Wed. 7-8:15 pm The fi le particulars thereof with the | 26 $RIFTWOOD 9/52 #/--5.)49 .%730!0%2 3).#% DriftwoodLighten up for 2007 What’s On Executrix, B. DuMoulin, 116 ds.net ulfislan Gatehouse, 190 Reynolds Rd. @g t ftwood nds.ne dri ulfisla www.g District seeks RYLES, ARNOLD (SCOTTIE) x de 15 In ...... PUBLISHED ...... 27 ...... 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By SEAN ood Sta new both What’s On Driftw –––– e site is –––– ire Lan ove. ruction –––– necessary m The Salt Spring Island F - Lee said elyconst top $3.9 mil-fi re District (SSIFPD)s for per lik 4)/.3 Protection yer 5 costs will on rates for !'% 15%3 row up to $of lion based ear in simi-nd beginners. Saturday, January, 24' NE is asking toratepa bor ase -/ !RLE purch couver Isla r ASK mission for the uction halls builtd Vanlast y Oyste illion ize such as m lar-s nities dar. 29 LOST AND FOUND ll on Kings d land and the re haconstr commu d North Ce rocee Ad deadline: w fi p River an n to es of a ne has to decisio on com / obody The r petiti re ", Lane. catch: n counte s befo / The with a month ive news@ o ce Send it to *" es. row the ast tw to re 27th from 1 - 5, $40. Learn com- y at le pect ild- say y es ex e bu Permission to bor truste s for th n plan funds will be automaticallty desig nds d proper . Ted Hi It is with great sadness that we eather assumed unless 10 per centn a ing bine W is ble islan to com STILL MISSING, my puffy down of eligi eople) sigpos- SSIFPD chair oney y m op decided row m Rain and/orcast snow toda owners (750 p for No. said he to bor Monday 4pm. ore r petition ws uilding in the f y) and counte Byla .m. the request v- nesda rowing y 4 p ei mon remedies for fi rst aid with (Wed y. Otherwise, ing Bor for the land andafter b rec y of Saturda y Highs to 4 C; 106 anduary No. 16.107 b construction (MCS) sunny. on Febr st comes usteesonl ing advice from vicesMinistr 2 night lows to -5 C. fi re tr munity Ser AG over The reque wners Com black hooded bomber jacket, eek after ced o HALL PRICE T announce the passing of a loving e one w oun at FIRE ith th publicly ann ty locatedept- s w n work alifornia of the proper Kopla a C alt practitioner Karin Beviere BCH. enee r — S y gulfi slands.net. und 154 Kings Lane had acc bilitator R f the yea rks therrick L nt o is ma by De serts life reha t clie . Th Photo In ds Wild ’s fi rs r Island NGRY: entre couve • Thrifty Foo ve HU re C an rmasa ket E al Ca on V • Pha e Mar P FOR TH tur station lost around mid-November. llag e Na s Vi Library pegged y HEL ildlif gas • Gange ill nd W sea lion. chair T Isla nd lost at a rst husband and father. Arnold was rd vice- tre’s fi Too Late s y boa e sea lion fou Arbutus Therapy Center, 537- librar th wildlife cen ley in a press rm release. to Spring North End Fitnes at $6.85RG millionCraw SJUBE that local pool GAIL r y “In order authorityto confi ble, the 537-5217 By od Edito nting availa tion, lic librar - gra be laws at ” Driftwo s pub relimi y o ound the sta ers, BRRRRR! There was a key with a Spring’ funds would t California sea lion tradesng ar Salt out p eeting ely to onlook Cali- has laid CRD musty pass 10 mb pi- as walki ressiv board cial plans for a a ca “He w t unusual forwater, finan its Januarborrowing ving a bit agg of the nary beha man. “It’s noe out d 4728 to register. thorize born in Aberdeen, Scotland on w To Classify $6.85-million McPhil- au raising taxesa ne for in abandone new ue library. sum and n of gas stationE for wadingsaid Leder rs.” ven ward rais- tal G place ia sea lions to comfound lips A t step to en ” N HA f e last forn e top of ca nd to The fi rs will be tak the constructio grant By DAW d Staf haps th lifornia y have beenen on th , they te - funds y building.MRIF s per a Ca s and the nd ev ls some y) at the librar the Janu- Driftwoo tation i to fi nd sident dings a r anima ing ednesda trict is gas s xpect hat re buil ate ile of land. Califorve and purple tag in one of the pockets. (W Dis Because A ld e ly w eek a m ressi today gional cto- n deadline pproval e wou exact ast w Not deep w agg l Re in Vi applicatio ded that on hat is tered l be quite Salt Spring Capita ing d CRD a ee n, but t ncoun nks. stay within about The SMITH ) meet d decides ary 31 an as n sea lio erni e l their ta te RA (CRD e boar l with it w building rt Alb p to fi l nia sea lions can NDRAD SMITH endorse to dea , the ten- of Po rove u and despera row to 800 pounds. SEA LION 3 SSANA ria when th not to mil- 10 very hey d ressive to can g deadline: or 5 nuary g 4 POTTERY CLASSES for Ja hen t male, lost ag March 26, 1936. Predeceased w whether by costs are “ oung oming ng up to $4.8 unici- wley. , The y as bec borrowi illion M plan and said , w as called a $2-m cture tative,” said Cra sts for food Jeff Lederman of the Island lion so be ost is high, tionshe co o 537-5289. can The c nstruc - visitors s l Care Centre w pal Rural IFInfrastru) grant e co g. Nor Natura Located in our “becaus still risin ould Wildlife YOGA FLOW Fund (MR eiv- high and n rates w r in to help. Pro BULK FOODS om pursued. - are cent pe Can over 500 .c Y mini ith REALT W nder G t a efi PRIN mal inflatio om ALT S S “One condition for rec women with Rita Alexandra. In pringh ition- o to three per salts rant is than add be tw OST 2 Bird Seed10kg items to Tuesday 10am. 515 ing a g ided e from! 537-5 of $1 millio v LIBRARY C 99 bag choos by his fi rst wife Marilyn and son $ mum must be pro effect NEW ffer) — in GANGES 8 tory o l funds duc a sources explains (intro by local es,” ARKET PRAWNS OR Cash reward. our tax from M D E AGE ERAT ILL & OP NED apply) LY OW blocks of 4 x/ month. I will teach ictions V AL str OC 10% off Tuesdays(some re L Timothy. Arnold is survived by to DRUMBEAT OPEN DAILY 8am - 9pm you skills on pottery wheels start- Bucket of yellow and white rope his loving wife Sylvia, daughters last seen at Centennial dock. 2007 ing January 22. Mon. morning 10 this Saturday eve TH E DRIF TWOO January 5, D’S Sherry (Mike), Janice and Lynne - 12:30, evening 5 - 7:30. Tues. 10 Russ Murcheson. 537-9475. friday free January 20, 7:00 PM ww w.gulfi sland s.net "LOST". FROM MY CAR last Salt Sp (Robert), stepdaughter Susan (Curtis), stepson - 12.30. Ten hours $135 for teach- www.liread.com rin FINE g C it’s fun...it’s free... COO “Your mortgage ros & AC KW sw CES ARE ord SORIE at the Gatehouse is our busi 7 | W it’s friday! 140 FULFORD S THE DRIFTWOOD’S Li -G ness” eath 53 ANGES RD er 2 7-5882 . Wednesday, Green duffl e bag | C 537-9810 ReReada lass d www.islandmo ing, clay included. Firing & glaz- ifi e ds 6 rtga ge.ca Edward (Ann), fi ve grandsons, two granddaughters Salt | Sprin 131 Lo g P wer Gang What’s in ho V8K 2T2 es Rd., to o f the We 1- e 800-7 k 8 containing gym and work clothes. 31- 7131 the stars and sisters Molly in Victoria and Rita in England, ing cost extra. For more info call 653-9453 0IZ ZA BY THE SLICE If you've seen it, please call 537- # @TIL P REATE Y M OUR OW 537-8981. N SUBS 7E DELIVER for along with numerous nieces and nephews. There ALL LEVELS WELCOME [email protected] 4847. If you took it, it's a small k] www.gulfislands.net RELAY FOR LIFE! index 2007? will be no funeral at Arnold’s request. Flowers island and I hope (for your sake) 2 On Tap THE CANADIAN Cancer Society with Dorothy & Vikash PUBLISHED are gratefully declined, instead please make your Relay for Life is happening again that I don't see my clothes walking Friday aroung without me inside them. FRIDAYS donation to the Victoria Parkinson’s Foundation or on Salt Spring Island on June Extended Care, Lady Minto Hospital. 22nd and 23rd. It was a wonder- 34 NOTICES Ad deadline: Saturday 8 Cartoons ful, emotional community event 6 Horoscope IF YOUR Driftwood subscription Wednesday 4pm. last June that really touched the BINGO The Colour E www .benja xperts Œ label has the date highlighted, minmoore .ca lives of everyone involved. If you MEADEN HALL Our new now is the time to renew! 537 -5455 would like to captain a team, join Royal Canadian Legion NewwwPa PanP Mac aniniaanninnini to Friday edition MacMach iniin o AQUAFIT AT SUMMERSIDE achinchihine nii nee m Tanya Lester looks into Salt Spring’ a Crea k Crea a a team or become an active vol- tete youry o pizzpizza e yourouo o S a and pastau ownwn n wn e aand paspastan stata K " y «iÊiÛ future via th iÀÞÊ` >ÞÊvÀ b Ê££\Î äÊ> to ÊÌÊÎ \ääÊ« o If you would like to loosen up stiff h P 5 BIRTHS 8 CARD OF THANKS SEE STORY ON PA e tea leaves in her cup. unteer for the event, please call THURSDAY GE 3 s joints, relieve stress, or lose some PART OF the baby boom? Call HEARTFELT THANKS to Drs. Margo Greggains at 537-8325 or January 18 pounds and have some fun, Welcome Wagon for a personal Barclay, Leavitt & Crossland; email at [email protected]. Early Birds, 6:30 pm aquafi t is for you! Mon., Wed. & Home Care nurses Sharron, Nan- ca. Let’s make Cancer History. Baby Visit. Gifts & greetings from Fri. 9 - 10 am. For more informa- cy & Jane; the staff at Lady Minto Sponsored by local businesses and a warm wel- tion, call Theresa @ 537-1867. CLASSIFIEDS INFORMATION come for baby. Andrea 537-8464. Hospital, Alicia and all those who Ladies Auxiliary supported Stan, myself and fam- 30 Day Royal Canadian! Legion Br. 92. THE GREEN ROOM NOLAN HARRIS BRAINERD 20 WORDS OR LESS $10.50 ily with kind words, thoughts & IS NOW accepting quality chil- Born December 14, at 12:20 pm All proceeds to bursaries for dren’s clothing and shoes for Additional words 45¢ each in Lady Minto weighing a perfect deeds. Rita Tweddle. Quit Smoking Salt Spring Island students. consignment. Please call Joanne Deadline MONDAY 4PM / WEDNESAY 4PM 9 lbs. Proud are parents Monica & at 537-4340. Thomas Brainerd and big brother 10 CELEBRATIONS Workshop BABYLEGS TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY - DRIFTWOOD ONLY Arden. Thank you Terry, Maggie Tailored to your individual needs NEW STYLES and colours (in- $12.75 50¢ ea and Jackie for all you did! - group support. 20 words or less / Additional words cluding organic wool) now at Deadline TUESDAY 10am 6 DEATHS Happy Wednesday nights, The Green Room. One size fi ts babies to teens. GET YOUR AD NOTICED! GERALD ANGUS Mackenzie, 47th JAN. 24 - FEB. 28 born in Vancouver on January 538-8852 & 538-0923 ATTENTION: Bold and centered headlines 28th, 1940, died suddenly at his SUDDEN/ TRAUMATIC -V- an- $1.00 per line home in Victoria on December Birthday ticipated loss seminar with Not available in Free/Recyclables 28th, 2006. He is survived and Randie Clark is rescheduled from missed deeply by his family: sons Leigh 01/19/07 to Feb.9, 7 - 9p.m. Arbu- DISPLAY CLASSIFIEDS $12.75 per column inch Andrew ( Sophie ) and Christian tus Therapy Centre. (minimum size one inch) (Erika), his former wife Lorraine, his brother Norman, sisters Kathe IN MEMORIUM & CELEBRATION ADS and Alexandra (Vere), and his fa- BURNS NIGHT 1 column x 4” $25 (reg rate $47.00) ther Angus (Lita). He was prede- ceased by his mother Kathleen in Saturday, Jan. 20 NEW SPECIAL OFFERS 1977. A true citizen of the world, Gerald was born in Vancouver Meaden Hall 20 words or less $10.50 additional words 45¢ each but spent most of his life travel- Deadline MONDAY 4pm / WEDNESDAY 4pm ing throughout the Middle East, Entertainment DOUBLE DIP: Africa, and Asia developing oil resources with Syracuse Oils Legion Pipes (incl. all classifi cations) 1ST AD 2ND AD Limited, Scimitar Oils Ltd and Buy Wed, get Fri 1/2 price ...... $10.50 ...... $5.25 later Scimitar Hydrocarbons Corp and Drums Buy Fri. and Wed. (Fri. 1/2 price) ...... $5.25 ...... $10.50 (now Rally Energy), companies which he helped found. An avid Youth Fiddlers Garage Sale (incl. Fri. plus kit & map) ...... $19.95 ...... incl golfer, Gerald enjoyed the game & Members of SOLO: immensely and played for most of his life. Gerald's large heart and the Scottish (incl. all classifi cations) 1ST AD 2ND AD sharp wit will be remembered Why did it take Buy only Friday ...... $10.50 ...... $8.40 by all who met him and he will 40 years Country Buy only Wednesday ...... $10.50 ...... $8.40 be missed greatly. A memorial service is planned for February to return my Dancers 3 FOR 2: get the 3rd ad free! (no refunds) - please contact Christian at rolos? 425-296-2579 for details. In lieu Doors open at 6pm (merchandise only) 1ST AD 2ND AD 3RD AD *AN !NNE &EENEY of fl owers, please make dona- OPENING 3HARON "AILEY Dinner at 7:15 pm Employment Buy Wed./Fri./Wed...... $10.50 ...... $10.50 ...... free tions to the Kidney Foundation in 20 COMING EVENTS &ULFORD (ALL 4ICKETS Buy Fri./Wed./Fri...... $10.50 ...... $10.50 ...... free Gerald's honour. TICKETS $25 FOR A complete calendar of 3OUPS 3UPPERS 3WEETS BY 50 BUSINESS OPP Wednesday Repeat Fri. coming events check the Drift- Fiddlehead Catering Tickets @ the ...... 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Your 25 word classified will appear in more than 110 commu- TIME FOR basic dog training Mondays, 7 pm at Artspring PET LOVERS join Multi Menu nity newspapers in BC and the Yukon. Over 2.3 million readers. 8 CARD OF THANKS for new dogs or a refresher. 7 franchise team. Free home de- CONGRATULATIONS! Wednesdays, Jan.31 to March.14. Contact Rowan Rowell 537 8400 livery of pet food & 6500 acces- PAYMENT The Winners of the Japanese Sheri, certifi ed dog trainer, 537- -or- Bud Bowes 653 9561 sories. PT/FT. Start-up cam- • By cash, debit, Mastercard or Visa. Garden Society raffl e are: Barba- 5646. paign plus ongoing support & ra Jordan Knox - rustic furniture- PREDATOR PROWL training, no royalties, exclusive • Classifieds are prepaid unless you have an advertising account. Mearnie Summers; Brian Jewel SSI Conservancy talk & slides territories, more than 125 fran- - fi sh & chips - Seaside Restau- Thunderbird Gallery presents chises sold. Call toll-free 1-877- PLACING AN AD rant; Caroline Withers - Tea Set on the natural history of cougars, bears & wolves. With Bob Han- 462-0056 or 250-896-6368, • In person at 328 Lower Ganges Rd.,Ganges - Natureworks; Peggy McDowell 10th annual www.multimenu.ca. - Accupuncture - Kim Hanson; sen & Danielle Thompson (Parks • By telephone, 250-537-9933, or fax, 250-537-2613 Gary Gibson & Lloyd Nicholson Canada). Fri., Jan. 19, 7 pm, Li- SCOTCH APPRECIATION EVENT MONEY MAKER. Local route. No • By email to: [email protected] - catamaran excursion- Pahi ons Hall. selling on your part. For more info JAN. 20TH 7:30 P.M. call 1-866-821-2569; www.tele- • By post to Driftwood, 328 Lower Ganges Road, Adventures; Jill Tarswell - books FULFORD COMMUNITY Nature - local authors; Lisah Smith - one School Society needs your help! Discussion led by Steve Coopman cardinfo.com. Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V3. night - Cusheon Lake resort; Valuable programming for Salt Your host: Matt Steffi ch THERE IS A CRITICAL SHORT- CHECK YOUR AD Kathy Hafting - Hot stone mas- Spring Youth cannot happen with- AGE of medical transcriptionists. sage - Solace Spa; Colleen Bel- out it. We are looking for inter- Start your on-line career training Please check your ad after the first insertion. Should an error liveau - cinema passes; Winston ested people to join the board or LECTURE AND FOOD appear in an advertisement, Driftwood Publishing Ltd. is only liable Martin - pottery - Rita Alexan- just bring your enthusiastic ideas. FREE SINGLE MALT SAMPLES today! At-home and on-site em- dra; Pip Moore - hair cut - Fiona Our A.G.M. will be held January ployment opportunities. Contact for the amount paid for the space occupied by the portion of the FROM ALL FIVE REGIONS us today for a free information advertisment in which the error occurred. Driftwood Publishing Ltd. Foster; Ariel - Shiatsu Massage 24 at 7 pm in the Fulford School Rumiko Kanesaka. Thanks to ev- Library. For more information call call 537-8448 to reserve package!1-800-466-1535 or will accept responsibility for only one incorrect insertion. eryone for your support. Johanna at 653-9383. www.canscribe.com. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 ▲ 35 26 LEGAL 55 HELP WANTED 127.1 GARBAGE 350 MISC. FOR SALE FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL STRONG WOMAN Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a also removal of any scrap met- HAULING als. 537-2768. Disposition of Crown Land • reno cleanup • appliance removal & JACUZZI BRAND Hot Tub. Take notice that Sablefi n Hatcheries Ltd. of Salt Spring Island, BC, recycling New: jets, plumbing, heater intends to make application to Integrated Land Management Bureau (ILMB), • tenant left over clean-ups pack, cover, 4 H.P. pump. Circ. Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, Coast Region offi ce for a Utility - Outfall • junk & garbage removal pump option, cedar panels, situated on Provincial Crown land located at Trincomali Channel, Salt & recycling digital control. $2600. Dual • brush removal & lounger 538-8244. Spring Island, BC. windfall TRANSFER HOME movies to VANESSA The Land File Number that has been established for this application is POSITIONS AVAILABLE DVD: 16 mm, Super-8, Regu- (250) 858-1311 1412910. Written comments concerning this application should be directed lar 8 films. We do video trans- to the Section Head, Integrated Land Management Bureau at 142 - 2080 In our Kitchen and Restaurant fers too: Hi-8, 8mm, digital 8, Labieux Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6J9. Comments will be received by ILMB 138 MISC. SERVICES mini-DV or dvcam to DVD or until February 28, 2007. ILMB may not be able to consider comment after CLEAR YOUR CRIMINAL RE- VHS tape. Foreign conver- this date. Please visit our website at: http://www.sgf.gov.bc.ca/clad/index.html Please send resumes to: CORD. Free pardon and US en- sions. SaltSpringSound, 131 under Tenure Overview and Program Information for more information. • [email protected] try waiver assessment. A record McPhillips Ave. 653-0046. • Box 001 Driftwood affects employment, traveling, STORAGE TANKS: wa- Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part • Call Barry Edwards (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) 537-9339 and other necessities. Apply ter, septic, sewage-holding of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information online www.canadianpardons.ca. (polyethylene). Ecological Call 1-800-298-5520. Advisor at Integrated Land Management Bureau’s regional Offi ce. Systems: sewage-treatment CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian plants, effluent filters. Visa, pardon seals record. U.S. waiver Mastercard, American Ex- permits legal American entry. Why risk employment, licens- press accepted. GIS Sales & ing, travel, arrest, deportation, Rentals, call 653-4013. property confi scation? Canadian PLAN NOW for summer water - U.S. Immigration specialists. 1- shortages. Tanks and roof top 800-347-2540. collection planning. Isles West Water Services. 653-4513. NORDIC TRACK Walkfit: The treadmill that uses weight Merchandise as resistance. Collapsible, w computer monitor. Built to 123°28°44’W, 48°53°15’N Temporary Part Time 302 APPLIANCES last forever. Perfect condition. FREEZER, UPRIGHT Sears, Can deliver on SSI. $125.00 Admin. Assistant 8.5 cu. ft., 2 years old., like 538-0052. new, paid $400, will sell for DUVETS! Owing to an extended sick leave, ArtSpring $150. 538-1947. COZY AND warm alpaca seeks an experienced individual to work and wool duvets and pil- three days a week as a member of the 310 BUILDING SUPPLIES lows. Local fibres, locally administrative team sharing in the following made. Call the Spinning responsibilities: SEE US FOR A FAST QUOTE Mill at 537-4342. www. ON ALL YOUR BUILDING gulfislandsspinningmill.com - Facility management and liaison with renters and GREAT SOUND! exhibitors REQUIREMENTS! Pair of Boston Acoustic T830 - Computer system support • Flooring - 100 watt stereo speakers for - Marketing of programmes, including production of print sale. Black - 3 way speakers materials • Heating w 8" woofers. Excellent condi- 50 BUSINESS OPP 55 HELP WANTED 55 HELP WANTED IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: • Eaves tion, $150 delivered on SSI. - Strong computer skills, including, if possible, familiarity 538-0052. GO WILD IN OUR CLASS- PHONE DISCONNECTED? with graphic design software, QuickBooks, and Excel. ROOMS! Train to be an adven- • Plumbing IKEA STYLE sofa bed for sale. Super special: only $10 for - An imaginative approach to marketing arts events to the ture guide. Nine-month Outdoor Storage underneath. Very first month plus hook up. Ev- PAINT PERSON Salt Spring community. • Roofing Recreation & Ecotourism Certifi - good condition. $75. Call 653- eryone welcome. Guaranteed - Strong organizational skills and a familiarity with offi ce cate. College of New Caledonia, 9383. approval. Free long distance & CASHIER procedures. For all your building Valemount, BC. 1-888-690-4422; package. Call Easy Reconnect requirements, large or small! INDIAN CARPET, 10x14, www.cnc.bc.ca/valemount. - A commitment to the performing and visual arts. now 1-877-446-5877. REQUIRED wool, pale wheat-yellow, very 55 HELP WANTED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN Full-time position Please submit a resume and cover letter introducing good condition. $300 obo. HERITAGE PLACE required for busy Ford service with benefi ts to the yourself by January 19 to [email protected] or by 537-9296. NEEDS YOU! We would be grate- department. Suspension and mail or in person to 100 Jackson Ave, Salt Spring 804 Fulford-Ganges Rd. RADIAL ARM saw, works well, ful to have volunteers who would alignment experience an as- successful candidate. Island, V8K 2V8 537-4978 $185. You collect. 537-5584. like to entertain by way of music, set. We offer an excellent wage PLEASE DROP COLOUR MONITOR. I.B.M. story telling, pictures & stories of structure and comprehensive RESUME TO MARK. 322 COMPUTERS Works well. 537-5584. interest, bird and wildlife presen- benefit package. Moving allow- tations or other topics of interest. CALL BOB McIvor for hardware, TV SET - 21" Hitachi . Good ance available. Contact Rob working order, $60 obo. If you are interested, please call Button 780-778-4777. White- software and networking sup- port. We do housecalls. 537- 537-8779. Carol Wiens, Administrator, at court, Alberta. 60 WORK WANTED 60 WORK WANTED 537-8340. 2827 or (cell) 250-538-7017. VISIT THE new “Paw Bou- PETROLEUM SERVICE FOR ALL your renovation and re- ENVIRONMENTAL FARM man- Please go and back-up your tique” featuring quality sec- ager needed, minimum 2 year TECHNICIAN service station pair needs, phone the Jobman at important data now! ond hand and new items. contract, degree in agricultural and bulk plants. Change of 537-2262. No job is too small! JOB SQUAD MACINTOSH COMPUTERS, Located upstairs at Rainbow & environmental studies is re- pace? Come to the Yukon. Per- FRUIT TREE pruning, hedge OS9 & OS10 Maintenance, up- Road Trading Co., 133 Here- quired. Professional background manent full time employment trimming. Garden clean up and * NOW BOOKING FOR FALL grades, effi ciency, $30/hr. Free PAINTING AND RENOS! * ford Ave. All proceeds to local in horticultural management with established company. Fax maintenance. 15 years experi- phone help. Tutoring $15/hr. Used SPCA shelter. & fi nancial management is re- resume: 867-668-5909. “Serving the Island Mac’s for sale. 537-4470. ence. Doug 653-9292. ELECTRIC GUITAR w/amp, quired. Must be self motivated, Since 1989” LOCAL COMPUTER service & A JOB AT HOME. FT or PT. No TRUCK, TOOLS, like new, $200. Bakers rack skilled and in excellent physi- experience required. Visit our TIME & TALENT 537-5703 repairs, hardware & software. cal condition. Send resume to: (reproduction) $85. Royal website now, www.thesecretjob. Call me about your home proj- Sales, home networking. Compa- [email protected]. rable rates. Visit our online cata- Doulton “The Fireman” #6697 com, code A78. Employment Opportunity ects. Chris 537-3552. logue technowcomputers.com $95. 537-4595. Part-time Support Worker po- CRUISE THE WORLD & get The Cheerful sition at GIFTS. Experience DANCE OUTREACH ALL SEASONS GARDENING Call John Savage 537-4805. TWO BEAUTIFUL 100% paid $500-$3000+/week, working with adults with disabil- WORKER OVERWHELMED BY garden Carpenter sheepskin, full length coats, ities and providing transporta- free airfare, room/board. work? I love to garden...spring 330 FOOD PRODUCTS sizes 12 and 14 $100 and tion are required. Please send Jobs guaranteed. 613-834- ArtSpring is looking for planting, seasonal maintenance, Martin McKee $150. 537-9714. 4456 / 613-764-6209, www. a cover letter and resumé to an individual with an organic composting, etcetera. NEW LOADED COMPUTER cooljobsinparadise.com. Quality Renovations CALDWELL’S 152 McPhillips. interest in contemporary $20/ hr. 537-1648. and New Construction only 99 cents/day! Everyone’s FULL TIME dock manager, FREE 128 “Career Oppor- MID 40’s NS Island couple; nurse OAKSPRING dance, with strong Tel. 538-8206 approved* Get a loaded MDG boating or aircraft knowledge tunities” Guide. Earn more!! and semi-retired ex-RCMP, artist FARM computer with an Intel Core2 an asset, drivers license re- Get promoted!! Train at home marketing skills, and seeking long-term live-in caretak- Duo only 99 cents/day. In- quired. Send resume to Box # for a payrai$e-new career- with a knowledge of ing position. Good animal, hus- Since 1882 cludes everything you need: 1 7, c/o The Driftwood, 328 Lower top paying job. Call Granton the Salt Spring arts bandry/ security/ grounds keep- Currently available: GB RAM, 250 GB HD, 19” LCD Ganges Road, Salt Spring Is- Institute at 1-800-361-1971, ing skills. Great referances. (250 land, BC, V8K 2V3. community to undertake Services • FREE RANGE Flat Panel, Windows XP and a ext. 65 for free guide. www. )208-9575. GRAIN-FED PORK free* printer/scanner/copier FULFORD PUB now hiring a grantoninstitute.com a variety of audience part-time line cook and a dish- IN NEED of some renovations? 116 CLEANING • FRESH CUT LUMBER (*call for conditions). 1-800- DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a development initiatives. Call K & R Reno’s! Decks, siding, 236-2504. washer/delivery driver. Apply NO SURPRISES House- healthy & profitable career soffetts, and interiors. Ken, 537- 537-5380 or 537-2152 with resume to Jeff. Also, part- Please consult our web- cleaning, insured & bonded, SAWMILLS FROM ONLY time Beer & Wine store clerk as a professional dog trainer. site (www.artspring.ca) 1316, or Reg, 537-4279. $3,495.00 - Convert your logs Government accredited pro- 12 years on island experi- and part time waitress required. BELLE TILE now available, ence has openings for 2007. 340 GARAGE SALES to valuable lumber with your gram - student loans and for details of the position Apply with resume. and of the application fully experienced professional 537-2186. LIONS GARAGE Sale: Fridays & own Norwood portable band SALT SPRING Coffee Company grants. Ben Kersen & The crew. All forms, masonry, slate, Saturdays only 10 am - 12 pm. sawmill. Log skidders also is looking for an enthusiastic new Wonderdogs. www.wonder- process. stone, tile, culture stone, baths, 118 COMPUTERS Many household items. Note: available. www.norwoodindus- member of our administrative dogs.bc.ca. 1-800-961-6616. showers. Knowledgeable, refer- We no longer offer pickups. We tries.com - free information: 1- team: Customer Service and Ad- ences. Michael 537-5340; Leigh do not accept appliances. Drop- 800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. ministrative Assistant. This impor- 537-0362. offs accepted only on Fri. & Sat. MEMORY FOAM orthopedic tant position would include order IF YOU ARE CERTIFIED TREE worker. Storm morning. Please, no garbage!! mattresses, NASA technology, taking, problem solving, fi ling, re- 103 Bonnet Ave. search, and reporting. Excellent LOOKING FOR WORK damage and debris clean-up. Tree very limited quantities, new written and verbal communication pruning, planting, transplants, $2 MOVING SALE: Sunday, Jan. in plastic. Queen $389. King THEN READ THIS! and removals. Experienced with 21, 10.02 am @ 111 Farm Court. $499. Same day delivery. Call skills are required. Experience • Local Job Postings with organized multi-tasking is re- Five Smart landscapes. Jeff, Freezer, hanging doors, lawn Healthrest 1-888-420-7378. quired. Please send your resume • Internet, Computer, Telephone and Fax Services 537-9732. mower, garden tools and many BUILDING SALE... Feb/ and cover letter to Alicia Herbert: • Individual Support and Information On: HAVE CHAINSAW and tools, will- other handyman items and hard March delivery or deposit [email protected] • Wage Subsidies Programs ing to cut down trees, clear land, wares. Most items $2! holds till spring. 25’x40’x12’: P.T. PROCESS Servers req’d in • Self Employment remove windfall, cut fi rewood, 350 MISC. FOR SALE $5,490. 40’x60’x16’: $14,800. Salt Spring Island. Valid D.L. , various other jobs. call Gabriel at Front end optional. Rear end • Employment for Youth & EXPERT CLOCK repair and res- clean driving record and criminal 537-7536. included. Many others. Pio- People with Disabilities toration - antiques my specialty. history check req’d. Suited, but neer 1-800-668-5422 or www. • Weekly Drop-In Resume Clinics - Each Wed. 10 am - 3 pm CARPENTER WITH over 30 Free estimates, reasonable rates. not limited to, retired, semi-re- pioneersteel.com. tired, or Process Servers. Please years experience. Renovations, Free house calls for shut-ins and fax resume to (604)- 713- 7260. ALL AT NO COST TO YOU new construction, construc- heavy clocks. Mark’s Clockworks, tion management. Blue Planet STUDENT ASSISTANCE needed Phone 537-5979 / Fax 537-5976 or Drop In 537-5061. SALT SPRING for a youth art program, Fridays at 10 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday Construction. Call John Savage. Home 537-0012, cell 537-6723. EXPERT WATCH repairs by cer- Fulford School. For more informa- tifi ed watchmaker. We buy scrap INI TORAGE tion call Johanna @ 653-9383. Beacon Employment Services, M S gold. Located between Crofton HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS re- 343 Lower Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Island 347 Upper Ganges Road quired for heavy truck and trailer CLASSIFIED and Duncan. Serving the Co- "When convenience repair shop. Fax/email resume: HOTLINE wichan Valley over 25 years. Call and security matter" The government of Canada has L.D. Frank - Jeweller and Watch- 780-452-3499; service@north- contributed to this initiative. 537-9933 westspring.com. maker, 250-748-6058 (Duncan). 537-5888 36 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD 351 MISC. WANTED 510 COMMERCIAL SPACE 520 HOUSES FOR RENT C.S.A. APPROVED woodstove. Real Estate OFFICE SPACES. Central We would love ot be warmer this location in Ganges avail- Home Sweet Home year. Will pay. 537-8566. able immediately. Modern, 490 WEBSITES ground floor with ADSL- ISLAND EXPLORER REAL ESTATE listings for ready wiring. $225 & $285 Property Management Ltd. & Real Estate Services 204 ARCHITECTS 220 CONCRETE Salt Spring Island the Gulf Islands are view- plus exp. 537-7666. Community Services able anywhere in the world 2 BDRM LIKE NEW ...... $1350 Neil Morie m a i b c with Internet access. www. High End Townhouse in Town is collecting gulfislands.net. UPPER GANGES CENTRE architect “new” items to be 1 - 2nd Floor Available Feb. 1, Long Term www.neilmoriearchitect.com 4, Fulford Marina distributed at the OFFICE $ ph. 653-4812 3 BDRM HOME ...... 1500 creative design 2ND ANNUAL Rentals • 289 sq. ft. Available Feb. 1, Long Term, Vesuvius Area responsive to site GULF • 2 pc. washroom craft and client 3 BDRM HIGHEND TOWNHOUSE .... $1850 COAST HOMELESS 500 APT/SUITES FOR RENT • Chair lift Fully Furnished, Available Now Until June 30 218 CLEANING MATERIALS COUNT STUDIO APP. Bright, clean, For more information Serving the Gulf Islands or to view, please call February 6, 7, & 8 private. Incl. util, cable, WD. Salt Spring, Galiano, Suites single only. NS, NP, 537-9220 or 537-2239 537-4722 NO SURPRISES Mayne, Penders We need: references required. $585. 604-594-7766 or 537-8440. 1-800-800-9492 HOUSECLEANING • READY MIX • Shampoo • Soap • WASHED GRAVEL 520 HOUSES FOR RENT • Construction cleaning • Toothbrushes 1 BEDROOM LAKE front Island Explorer is a fully licensed, bonded • REINFORCED STEEL LONG-TERM HOUSE rental; • Property maintenance • Toothpaste suite with dock. Washer/ management company under the laws of the B.C. Govt. • BAGGED CEMENT February ’07 to June ‘07. Beau- • Housecleaning dryer, NS, NP. 7 minutes to tiful home in Channel Ridge • SEPTIC TANKS • Hats • Gloves • 12 yrs in business Ganges, $750/ month plus overlooking Stuart Channel. 4 • SCAFFOLDING RENTAL • Scarves • Insured and bonded utilities. 653-4868. bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage, • Ferry Tickets fully furnished and complete with 520 HOUSES FOR RENT 520 HOUSES FOR RENT BRAND NEW ocean 537-2611 appliances. 1.75 acres adjacent FULFORD VILLAGE 1 BEDROOM MOBILE with 537-2186 Info: Ranghild Flakstad view studio suite near to 500 acres of protected land Rainbow Road 537-9176 Beddis Beach, $595 + Cabin & studio by stream & cozy additions, small deck complete w/ hiking trails. Contact in Cedar View Park. $550/ util. 818-642-5526. Andrew 510-579-3555. waterfall, on 1 acre of land, 2 Drop off at Salt bdrm., outdoor shower, wood mo. Avail. Feb. 1. 537- 225 DESIGNERS Spring Island stove w/wood incl., & wrap- 0612 evenings. Community Services 510 COMMERCIAL SPACE around deck. 6 min. to ferry, 2 BDRM COTTAGE w/ studio pets considered, $995 + util. on 4 acres close to Ganges; 5 268 Fulford Ganges Rd NS. Jan. 1. 604-255-5230. appliances, great well water, LET’S GET [email protected] Upper Ganges Village NEWLY RENOVATED one high-speed internet available. STARTED! bedroom townhouse. Very $900/ month+utilities. 1-800- Bring your sketches & ideas Shopping Centre sunny area close to Ganges, 242-9570. and together we’ll design (or new washer, dryer, fridge, SUBLET NOW till April.15th. upgrade) your dream home. 368 Lower Ganges Road stove, private patio, new 1 bedroom, ocean view, 1/2 Through the use of computer- hardwood floor in living area, acre, fully furnished, comes aided drafting, we’ll quickly 360 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS new carpet in bedroom, high with cat. $650/ month + utili- produce the working drawings you’ll take to your contractor. BEAUTIFUL OLD piano $500. Space Available speed internet available in ties. 537-1503. 653-9997. this area, $825 per month, OCEANFRONT CABIN, self- PLEASE CALL 1051 sq. ft. available February 1/07. Call contained, private, suitable HELSET DESIGN 370 PETS/LIVESTOCK 537-6860. for one person. $650 per 537-1037 EXPERIENCED RIDER 2 BEDROOM TRAILER. 2 month. Avail. now - April 30. Home wanted to ride 16.2 thorough- Contact: Ferd Kallstrom decks, washer, dryer, avail- Call 537-1383. and ask for Jim bred eventer 2 times a week. able Feb.1. $600 per month. Possible half lease to right (250) 701-3591 Call 537-6860. 530 SHARED ACCOMMODATION 236 FIREWOOD person. 537-7346. LARGE 2 bedroom trailer, ROOMMATE WANTED to Sweet Home fireplace, private deck, yard, share accommodation $350. HONEST OL’S 379 FREE/RECYCLABLES 537-1657 after 6 pm. 520 HOUSES FOR RENT washer, dryer, $850 per FIREWOOD SALT SPRING Island Recycle month. Available Feb.1. Call ONE BEDROOM, private CALL THESE Depot is located at 349 Rain- 537-6860. entrance, private bath, high •GUARANTEED CORD bow Rd. We are open Tuesday Cut, Split & delivered OCEAN VIEW upstairs and speed internet, very private, PROFESSIONALS through Saturday, 10 am to 5 for responsible person. $625 •Cedar fence rails pm. This service is operated down. 2 bed/2 bath home, close to Ganges, deck, sunny + hydro. Call 537-8816, cell TODAY! by Salt Spring Island Commu- 537-6807. 653-4165 nity Services. Please call The lawns, fruit trees,wood and carpet flooring, high ceilings, AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - Recycle Depot at 537-1200, or looking for 1 person to join 2 Community Services at 537- wood stove, new appliances. 820 BOATS & MARINE, SALES $1350 NS/NP. View at 144 - 25 year old girls in a new 3 9971 for information on materi- Mid Island 93049 Mid Island 90959 bedroom house. No dogs, no Accommodation als accepted for recycling. Douglas Rd. 360-303-6860 Furn 1 bdrm Lower studio apt or 538-8597. smoking, references required. REVERSE OSMOSIS, water Clse to twn Bldg share with fam 4 $500 per month includes utili- 615 HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION Lease Returns fi ltration system, new fi lters. SMALL, WALK-IN cabin Ocean view 4 appl ocean view in the woods. No power, ties. Washer & dryer in house. Yamaha Panasonic microwave, good Now to end June NS NP 537-1748. CHOICE LOT in Arizona City, Outboards working order. 538-0965. $350/ mo. References re- AZ (south of Phoenix). Lake 1 bthrm 4 appl $750 + util quired. 653-9560. AVAIL. IMMEDIATELY, clean, 8,40,50, FREE FOR the taking! Working NS NP quiet room, $325/ mo. Heat and 18 hole golf course only 90,150 H.P. 30 inch Weslinghouse electric AVAILABLE MARCH 1. Three blocks away. 537-9826. Four Strokes. $1500 + util South End 90852 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath duplex, & hydro included, Vesuvius range- self cleaning. 537-8497. area. 538-8173. 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For private session lower dle 1447. www.voyagerRV.ca. call Cecilia at 537-8911. 42 Irish paramilitary org. 26 Flower petals 43 Promissory note 28 Tooth 8 WEEK 44 Cup 30 Hat part 45 Canadian chem- 31 About hearing CLASSIFIED istry Nobelist 32 Approached $ 95 1992 33 Gunk AUTO 8 weeks 48 Light source 35 Distant 51 Slowly, to Liszt 36 Canadian PACKAGE 52 Ordinary chemistry Nobel- 37 53 Mule or fallow ist 1983 Sell your car, boat, truck, trailer or 54 Cry of pain 37 Gigantic motorcycle in the Driftwood classifi eds! 40 Reddish • 20 words • Pre-paid, DOWN 46 Toronto Ex ACROSS 10 Handsome 13 Heart parts 1 Corolla maker 47 Shoshonean • 1 Vehicle per ad non-refundable 1 Common duck heron 15 Tope lead in 2 Wing 49 Denotes three • Private Party • Maximum 8 weeks 5 Lord of the 12 Canadian 16 Food fish 3 Back then 50 Rupture [ i realm physics Nobel- 18 Everyone 4 Very slowly, to '5,& )3,!.$3 9 River of song ist 1990 19 Hanoi holiday Sibelius 5 Canadian peace $RIFTWOOD 9/52 #/--5.)49 .%730!0%2 3).#% 537-9933 38 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD More letters campus and public consulta- OAPO mysteriously disap- that priceless source of life We need both to withdraw on whatever our talents and Landed tion to fi nd out how people peared a decade ago. and symbol of all that is most from the consumer culture situation invites us to work learning want the land used. Brad RONALD MILTON, sacred and precious, is surely we have grown up in and to on, aware that it is part of Anyone who saw the fi lm Foster, a communications Lower Ganges Road just as dangerous. And pat- engage collaboratively in a wider web of wonderful “Manufactured Landscapes” manager at UBC, says now is enting life forms? The injus- changing that cultural con- work whose dimensions are at The Fritz cinema recently the time for those concerned New Year’s tice, the dangers, are outra- text. We want to challenge so vast that we cannot know is probably feeling as dis- to speak up. Please write to revolution? geous! the assumptions that lead us the outcome of all our collec- turbed as I am after seeing Joe Stott at UBC Campus The 2003 attack on Iraq As we simply “terminate” astray (such as the idea that tive efforts. what is happening in China and Community Planning, was the catalyst for the for- some particularly horrible nature is “resources” which As Joanna Macy once said: to the landscape and its peo- 2210 W. Mall, Vancouver mation of a local “peace cir- initiatives, let’s adopt others, we consume in order to live “From our own life experi- V6T 1Z4, or online www. ple as a result of rapid indus- cle” on Salt Spring. such as full-cost pricing. This or that security is a matter ence, we know there’s never trial growth. maincampus.ubc.ca. Most weeks we meet for a tool would enable us to bring of killing enemies) but we a guarantee — whether we’re Closer to home you may KATHY ROBERTSON, couple hours and take turns in some of the externalities also want to work at a more falling in love, or going into have read an article in a Goodrich Road speaking about what is on that the current pricing sys- immediate, concrete level, labour to birth a baby, or recent Globe and Mail B.C. our minds, personal, politi- tem ignores. Many things, for instance, to stop the pro- devoting ourselves to a piece section on a program at UBC Thacker cal and personally political. from imported plastic Christ- duction of carcinogens, pro- of land, turning the soil and for children called “Land- mystery We asked ourselves what our mas baubles, to “disposable” tect our forests, rivers and watching for rain. We don’t ed Learning.” Coordinator Elsie Thacker was named priorities for change are and computers, would become too jobs from clear-cuts and the ask for proof that we’ll suc- Mark Bomford is working to Salt Spring’s citizen of what they would be, if we pricey, and other things, such wholesale export of raw logs. ceed and that everything will introduce children to farm- the year by the Chamber could magically make some as local organic food, would Do we have time to work turn out as we want. We just ing with a hands-on experi- of Commerce, possibly in policy changes by merely be comparatively much more on reforming the monetary go ahead, because life wants ence. They learn that food 1978. Neither the Chamber wishing them. affordable. and economic systems which to live through us! . . . . We doesn’t come from a super- of Commerce nor the Gulf We need to mobilize We know, from personal result in criminally absurd might not pull it off. There’s no market but from the earth. Islands Driftwood can give ourselves, but not for war! experience, how important disparities between rich and guarantee that this tremendous This is a valuable contact us an answer to the reason Instead, we need to redirect it is for individual action to poor and cause the destruc- shift will kick in before our with nature which will foster why or when Mrs. Thacker human energies towards be grounded in a commit- tion of the planet that is our life support systems unravel environmental sensitivity for was awarded the title. living sustainably. Ration- ment to respectful, peaceful home and life support sys- irretrievably. Actually, the very the future. Mrs. Thacker was secre- ing fossil fuels seems like a relationships at the personal tem? Likewise, our systems fact that there’s no guarantee However, the farm at UBC tary of the Salt Spring Island good place to start. To wean level. Yet it is clear that we of government clearly need of success is what will draw will only survive with public Old Age Pensioners Organi- ourselves safely off of our can never achieve an ecologi- to be changed, but is there forth our greatest courage and support. The site is listed as zation (SSIOAPO) and pro- addiction to such fuels, we’ll cally and socially sustainable time? Well, work on any one creativity . . . . We could wait one of three “future housing vincially appointed counsel- certainly need to stop squan- way of life without working of our priorities long and hard around forever before we act, reserves” in a plan released lor for the aging. dering resources on an end- collectively. enough, and we will come up trying to compute our chances by the university and the The Young at Heart less arms race. What about Clearly, there are tensions against these walls to prog- of success. But our time to Greater Vancouver Regional (SSIOAPO) request the pub- making it impossible for any- we need to work with, rather ress, so we see that our “to come alive is right now, on this District. lic’s help with any informa- one to profi t from weapons than seek to resolve them do” list is virtually endless. edge of possibility.” UBC’s planning depart- tion or remembrance of the production? through a choice that would, There is no way we can do SALT SPRING ment is running an 18-month occasion. All records of the But hey, privatizing water, necessarily, be unbalanced. it all ourselves. So, we work PEACE CIRCLE Sablefi n outfall proposal begs further investigation By CHRIS ACHESON It comes as no surprise that develop on environmentally them was only for the fi rst There has been no inde- After reading in the Drift- IN the hatchery has requested sensitive land as identified six months. Judgment was pendent analysis of the affl u- wood about the proposed an outfall permit, as it would by the Georgia Strait inven- handed down late, only days ent coming out of this hatch- Sablefin Hatcheries Ltd. DEPTH appear that the waste injec- tory and they planned to use before the waste management ery. need for an outfall and the tion wells are failing. the tombolo as a waste fi eld. permit was issued, giving us 3. Siting? comment by the Salt Spring a full review of the whole It seems that the pipeline Now would probably be Also at this time the area no chance for an appeal. All trustees about how concerned waste management project. was identifi ed as an ancient the thousands of dollars and runs through the Walker they need to be, I thought I’d I also hope they remem- a good time to remember Hook anchorage and the some of the history that goes burial ground and a village hard work donated were lost offer my viewpoint. ber all the hard work and the on that day. I felt as close at only anchorage for north- along with the fish farm site of the Penelakut Indians With the Islands Trust huge public outcry that was known as Syuhe’mum (or “a that time to how Alexandra west winds on that side of hatchery. As opposition to Salt Spring Island further being offi cially opposed to conveyed by the community place to catch up”). Morton must feel in her bat- the waste management per- trying to stop the placement the hatchery started to grow complicated by the fact that You would have thought tle of the Broughton Archi- Walker’s Hook swimming mit, reviewing an amend- of Sablefi n Hatcheries Ltd. it became shockingly clear that with rare birds, rare pelago. You know it is wrong ment to it would need care- on such a ecologically sensi- that this venture capital cor- beach is only accessible by plants, an environmentally but you can’t stop it. boat. Vessel owners and fi sh- ful consideration and include tive site. poration was planning to sensitive area, ancient his- This fish farm should erman will be liable for any tory, cultural significance never have been built here damage done to this six - and even the uniqueness and using the tombolo as a inch pipe by their gear. '5,& )3,!.$3 of the tombolo’s geology it waste fi eld was just a cheap Also, the distance from would have been suffi cient to way of getting started that the swimming area to the $RIFTWOOD 9/52 #/--5.)49 .%730!0%2 3).#% change the developers’ plans skirted any federal approval dumpsite looks too close. and public input. First their In the new 2007 Canadian or stop waste management need was just a small exfi l- permits. But no, hundreds regulations a small vessel CLASSIFIED BOOKING ORDER FORM tration pond, then later it is not allowed to discharge of letters, packed town hall became two injection wells meetings, a call for an envi- any affl uent from their ves- 328 Lower Ganges Road, then their need was four sel within two miles of land. You can place ronmental impact study and more injection wells (drilled Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V3 archeological impact assess- Why then should this hatch- an ad in person, by illegally), now it is an out- ery be allowed to discharge phone, fax, post Ph. 250.537.9933 Fax 250.537.2613 ment (AIA) by the Trust all fall. This project would large amounts of the affl uent or email! Email: classifi ed@gulfi slands.net fell upon deaf ears. Islanders never have been allowed if within two miles of a public were not going to be able to an outfall had been applied swimming beach? Name: ______protect the land and when for originally. 4. What is the benefi t to the Salt Spring Local Trust So back to the affluent the community? outfall and its problems. Committee voted to oppose If this subdivision was Address: ______the waste management per- They can’t be taken lightly. It breaks down into four main originally being built need- mit the provincial govern- ing access to the water it ______ment ignored the Trust and categories: 1.Do we want another out- would be viewed as a water- our offi cial community plan front development, in which and special legislation. fall on Salt Spring? Phone: ______Fax: ______Postal Code: ______2.Environmental impact? case it would have to provide Now identified as the 3.Siting? public access to the beach. Classifi cation: ______worst possible place to 4. What is the benefi t to This should not be over- build a fi sh farm hatchery, the community? looked now if Sablefin the developers went ahead 1. Do we want another obtained access to the beach anyway, digging up 13 First outfall on Salt Spring? for their outfall line, then Nations gravesites and drill- That is for Salt Spring they must also provide ing injection wells and basi- Islanders to decide. access for the public to its cally ignoring any concerns 2. Environment Impact? beach. There is no real ben- voiced by individuals in the This can only be deter- efi t unless all the wells are community. mined by a comprehensive removed off the archeologi- So off to court we went, study that looks at the effects cal site. Allowing Sablefin the Salt Spring Island Resi- of pipeline construction and to retain any wells on the dents for Responsible Land discharge on the marine archeological site does not Use (SSIRRLU), Penelakut organisms. Drugs, bacteria protect the land from further Indians and the Canadian and exotic organism from development and resolves finfish aquaculture have a Sablefi sh Association (CSA) only half the issue. This is and, well, we lost there too. I much more negative effect on a marine environment also an issue that needs to be like to think it was because 20 WORDS OR LESS: $10.50 + gst/issue ($11.13) than, say, human waste — discussed with the Penelakut we went after the wrong per- because fi sh don’t catch the people. Additional words 45¢ each. Frequency discounts available. mit — the six-month tem- same diseases as we do. More information may be porary waste management The comprehensive study obtained at www.savewalk- permits instead of the per- also needs to look at the effi - erhook.com. DEADLINE IS MONDAY 4 PM AND WEDNESDAY 4 PM manent waste management ciency of ultra-violet ster- permit. We were claiming ilization and test the hatch- The writer is a member of Paid by: ❒ VISA ❒ MASTERCARD ❒ CHEQUE # long-term damages and the ery’s claims that affl uent will SSIRRLU and a commercial judges said the case before be 100 per cent sterilized. fi sherman. 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Photo by Derrick Lundy Beautiful floors Big dreams plant ecological made to last! education centre on Saturna By STACY smuir stated SEEC would Although there are big CARDIGAN SMITH ideally operate year-round dreams behind the project, Driftwood Staff in a self-sufficient “green Hopkins said little funding is A new ecological educa- development” site, teach- required immediately. tion centre might soon grace ing an ecologically friendly “Everything we need is Professional Installation Available Saturna Island, providing curriculum to students and pretty much available now,” Andrew & island students with new operating in conjunction he said, referring to the avail- Tracy Little Ganges Floor Coverings 537-9112 programs and facilities, and with the Gulf Islands Cen- ability of water taxis to trans- offering day, overnight and tre for Ecological Learning. port students, of staff that can Located across from the Tourist Info Centre resident programs for visit- Ultimately it would involve be reassigned to the island if ing students and groups. securing a piece of land and necessary, and of the island’s At Wednesday’s School building a centre, cabins and ecosystems that are readily District 64 board meeting, washroom facilities. available for study. “I have worn glasses since I was 8 years old and this is the the board granted superin- Initially, however, the cen- In his report, Dunsmuir fi rst time people have ever complimented me on my glasses. tendent Jeff Hopkins per- tre will likely operate out of listed many benefits of Richard and Wendy at Gulf Islands Optical provided excel- mission to form a group to the current school on Satur- SEEC, including: ensuring a lent personal service and follow up. I can recommend them research and plan the initial na, offering specialized pro- school remains on the island without reservation.” stages of the Saturna Eco- grams for students through- despite declining enrollment; WYNONA ELIZABETH COOK logical Education Centre out the district. allowing students to interact Morningside Law, Fulford Harbour (SEEC). Hopkins is now gathering with visiting students, giv- SEEC is the brainchild of a task force to discuss poten- ing them social and cultur- Saturna Island School prin- tial ideas concerning cur- GULF ISLANDS cipal Steve Dunsmuir. The riculum, location and fund- al diversity; attracting and centre was the topic of his raising. He will report back keeping teachers on-island; recently completed thesis, to the board in March. promoting understanding OPTICAL which he wrote to complete Programs could be up and respect for the natural TUES.-FRI. 10AM - 5PM / OFFICE: 537-2648 his Master’s degree in Envi- and running as early as fall, world, rather than the idea in the Lancer Building, Ganges ronmental Education and but Hopkins said he doesn’t that nature can be exploited Communication. expect any major construc- and conquerred; as well as In the initial plan he sub- tion until spring of next employment for locals and a mitted to the board, Dun- year. boost to the economy. Spirit of Salt Spring Congratulations to The Spirit of Salt Spring is a regular feature in the Windsor Plywood Driftwood for local businesses and organizations staff and management on receiving to publicize charitable donations. the “Business of the Year” Award. First-come, first-served basis as space permits. Sandee Kent of Island Savings presents Aja Robb with a bursary cheque for $1400 made possible through Call Penny for details. the Credit Union Foundation of British Columbia. Robb '5,& )3,!.$3 WOOD CARE PRODUCTS will use the award money to go towards her third year $RIFTWOOD 9/52 #/--5.)49 .%730!0%2 3).#% studies in the Fine Arts program at the Emily Carr 328 Lower Ganges Rd Institute of Art & Design. 537-9933 nam.sikkens.com