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HEALTH SERVICES Strike law increases woes of ambulance workers Salt Spring’s lack of base also decried BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF Back-to-work legislation passed by the provincial gov- ernment on Saturday is an insult to the already battered- and-bruised paramedic corps serving the island, according to a spokesperson for the Canadi- an Union of Public Employees. “A strike is meant to put pres- sure on both sides. Both sides are meant to bleed,” said Bryon Longewy, a unit chief based on Vancouver Island and CUPE’s provincial recording secretary. “What’s happened here is that we’ve been bleeding, but we
PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY haven’t seen government move at all.” POPPY PLAY: Jackie Simpson is the “P” in “Peace” as Fernwood Elementary School children take part in Remembrance Day activities on Tuesday. Provincial legislation passed Saturday morning brings an BC FERRIES end to the paramedics’ seven- month strike. Due to an essential service order imposed by the govern- Swartz Bay connection issues debated ment immediately following the April 1 strike date, residents The hole-in-the-fence turnaround scenario are not likely to have noticed ‘Hole-in-the-fence’ option dead, but 20-minute reservation and the shorter reservation cut-off time are both any signifi cant changes to para- part of a larger issue for Fulford Harbour ferry medic service over the course cut-off time re-announced users hoping to make a connection to Tsawwas- of the strike. sen through Swartz Bay. That hasn’t been the case BY SUSAN LUNDY request to have faster vehicle access to the Salt Spring’s Skeena Queen schedule gives a for paramedics, according to DRIFTWOOD STAFF Swartz Bay toll booth through a gated “fence” in 20- to 35-minute turnaround window for those Longewy. Islanders looking for a “hole-in-the-fence” the terminal. attempting to sail to Tsawwassen on the odd- “The morale is extremely low, travel scenario at Swartz Bay terminal can effec- “It is not affordable, so we are not going to do hour departures from Swartz Bay. especially in the small commu- tively board up that option. it,” Clarke said. The hole-in-the-fence option existed unof- nities,” he said on Tuesday. At a Salt Spring Ferry Advisory Committee He also stressed that BC Ferries does not offer fi cially for several years, but currently Tsawwas- Under the terms of Bill 21, meeting last Monday night, the company’s exec- a connecting service to Tsawwassen from Salt sen-bound Skeena drivers must follow a turn- paramedics will receive a one- utive vice president and chief fi nancial offi cer Spring. around route that exits the terminal and then year contract that includes a Rob Clarke said unequivocally that any in-termi- However, he added, Salt Spring residents who doubles back to the toll booth. three per cent raise. nal turnaround option for Salt Spring ferry users make a reservation on a Tsawwassen-bound Following a community-wide appeal by FAC CUPE, the union represent- looking to make a connection to Tsawwassen ferry have a 20-minute cut-off time rather than member Scott Simmons for islanders to turn out ing the province’s 3,600 para- will not happen. the 30 minutes enforced on everyone else. to the FAC meeting and plead for a return of the medics, seeks wage parity with “It has been studied and studied and stud- He said this policy has been in effect for some ied again,” said Clarke, referring to islanders’ time — even if not all toll booth operators know it. CONNECTIONS continued on A2 PARAMEDICS continued on A2
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ARE THEY TAX EFFICIENT? Call a trusted local professional Ferries sticks to ‘no connection’ policy Martin J. Hoogerdyk, CFP INVESTMENT ADVISOR Rocky Kinahan CONNECTIONS prioritized Salt Spring trav- some problems, including the SALES ASSISTANT continued from A1 el to Tsawwassen — such Fulford-to-Tsawwassen issue. “Imaginative ideas as “jumping the line” over “Imaginative ideas have 250-537-1730 GRACE POINT SQUARE [email protected] “hole-in-the-fence” option, Vancouver Island travellers’ been put forward and some Rocky Kinahan Martin Hoogerdyk Member CIPF several people spoke on the have been put forward access to the ferry. can be done with very little subject. Speakers at the meeting money,” Jones said. “It is an accident waiting to continued to voice frustra- “This could be solved . . . happen,” said Curt Firestone, and some can be done tion, however, with a process I’m tired of hearing ‘it can’t be 7HEN YOU NEED A LAWYER describing the “adrenaline that makes it diffi cult to guar- done.’” FOR QUALITY REPRESENTATION rush” felt by islanders making antee Tsawwassen travel and He also pointed out that a “mad dash” off the Skeena, with very little money actually puts Salt Spring at a the company appears unable #ALL +EITH /LIVER "3C ,," down the highway and back to disadvantage compared to to disperse “top-down infor- the toll booth in time to make Vancouver Island travellers mation,” especially consid- the connection. . . . I’m tired of hearing when it comes to making a ering many people in the ,ITIGATION The situation is made worse, paid reservation. room — and apparently he added, when the Skeena ‘it can’t be done.’” Speaker Cindy Rabson, some Swartz Bay toll booth s #IVIL AND #RIMINAL arrives late at Swartz Bay and who frequently commutes to operators — were unaware of s %STATE AND 7ILL DISPUTES off-loading occurs at the same BOB JONES work in Vancouver, pointed the 20-minute islander reser- time as a larger ferry arriving out that it is impossible for vation rule. Past SSIFAC chair s 2EAL %STATE #LAIMS from Tsawwassen. Fulford ferry users to book a “The front-line people do s #ONSTRUCTION ,IEN CLAIMS Under these circumstances, reservation through Swartz not know what is going on,” Salt Spring vehicles are routed Clarke said he understands Bay because Skeena travellers he said. through the Swartz Bay park- drivers coming off the ferry can’t be guaranteed on-time Clarke promised to take this ing lot to a terminal overpass from Salt Spring want to be on arrival of that ferry or their issue back to the company. — through two traffic lights the next ferry to Tsawwassen, subsequent ability to make In the meantime, an email 3INCE — and then onto the highway but reiterated that “BC Ferries the reservation cut-off time. sent by Simmons through AT ALL LEVELS OF #OURT turnaround route. has a policy that we don’t offer Although the re-announced the Salt Spring Community “A good engineer should be connections.” 20-minute cut-off time for List informed islanders of the able to fi gure out how to route Speakers at the meeting also islanders does change this 20-minute reservation cut-off us to the toll booth,” Fires- asked BC Ferries to respond to scenario, speakers remained policy and indicated success 3ALT 3PRING )SLAND tone said. “Otherwise, there is other options that could help uncertain if even this allows for those using it. #ELL PHONE going to be an accident.” local Tsawwassen-bound ferry enough time given the out- “Not all the staff at the gates +EITH /LIVER But Clarke said BC Ferries users access the Swartz Bay of-terminal turnaround route, know [the policy],” Simmons has spent “tens of thousands toll booth faster. which can be time-consum- said. “However, they should of dollars” studying the situa- The ferry company said ing to take. be able to call a supervisor tion and “it just isn’t possible.” “preferred loading” — a sce- Clarke said there is no and confi rm this is the proce- “It is not doable with the nario where those travelling way the cut-off time can be dure for throughfare custom- WINTER HOURS NOW IN EFFECT movement of the toll booth from Fulford to Tsawwassen reduced to less than 20 min- ers coming from Salt Spring.” [following recent terminal would be directed into the utes. He also acknowledged the construction at Swartz Bay],” Skeena’s centre lanes, which He also said it is unlikely any “hole-in-the-fence” issue is no HONDA GENERATOR he said, adding it would cost traditionally off-load first — tweak in the Skeena schedule longer on the table. $5 million to construct a left- would only slow down the could be undertaken to offer hand lane enabling the hole- loading process. any relief. in-the-fence scenario. “It is better to just load and Former Salt Spring FAC “There is no option for disload,” said Clarke. chair Bob Jones also voiced Post your comment to this story EU2000ic online at another lane. It is not going to Clarke also refused to con- frustration, saying BC Ferries www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Sale happen.” sider any travel options that appears unwilling to solve $1499 Islanders encouraged to speak up for paramedics SALE ENDS NOV. 30! PARAMEDICS According to Longewy, the back-to- the beginning of November. continued from A1 work legislation places added stress on The latest word from the province, he HARBOURS END MARINE & EQUIPMENT paramedics throughout the province, said, is to not expect any changes until 122 Upper Ganges Rd. at Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm other emergency service providers. That including the 40 active and non-active early 2010 at the very earliest. the head of Ganges Harbour Saturdays 9:00am - 1:00pm 250-537-4202 represents a 28 per cent increase phased employees on the Salt Spring roster. “Salt Spring is getting far less than it in “as long as it takes,” Longewy said. Island paramedics have had the added should and I’m not sure why,” he said. The union is in consultation with its challenge of operating out of a motel He encourages islanders to follow the Tide Tables legal department to determine its next room rented at the Seabreeze Inne since lead of residents in other rural communi- AT FULFORD HARBOUR move, he added. fi re gutted the former ambulance station ties across the province and speak up for Pacific Standard Time – measured in feet sponsored by Harbours End Marine & Equipment Ltd. “Is it too late to move to Alberta?” on Kings Lane in April. their paramedics. TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT Longewy half-heartedly joked. According to island resident Joan “It’s as simple as getting in touch with m ft m ft “Our staff are really not happy about Werner, ambulance workers have had your MLA and local government offi- NOVEMBER 14 04:09 2.9 9.5 this.” to contend with cramped and far-from- cials,” he said. “The problem is that the 11 05:08 1.4 4.6 SA 08:22 2.4 7.9 WE 12:36 3.4 11.2 13:54 3.3 10.8 Provincial Health Minister Kevin Fal- adequate quarters for far too long. community isn’t aware of what’s going 19:37 1.6 5.2 21:16 0.6 2.0 con justified the legislation based on After a recent visit to the site, Werner on.” the H1N1 virus’ impact on the health said paramedics have only two hotel According to Myles Wilson, co-owner 15 05:06 3.2 10.5 12 01:23 2.4 7.9 system and the approaching winter beds, a small hotel desk, no storage space of the former ambulance station prop- TH 06:15 1.8 5.9 SU 09:23 2.7 8.9 14:20 3.2 10.5 season. and no room to maintain and clean erty, a new building on the site will not be 13:05 3.4 11.2 21:49 0.4 1.3 20:11 1.2 3.9 “The public needs certainty that they’ll equipment. available for paramedic use. 16 05:56 3.4 11.2 have the care they need in an emergen- “We’re going to lose these people,” she He did not, however, rule out making 13 02:58 2.7 8.9 MO 10:23 2.8 9.2 cy,” Falcon said in a press release. said. “It’s like [the government] doesn’t a portion of the four-acre property avail- FR 07:20 2.1 6.9 14:47 3.2 10.5 “With the rest of our health care sys- even care and the people of Salt Spring able to the province. 13:30 3.3 10.8 22:24 0.3 1.0 20:43 0.9 3.0 tem already operating at full capacity to are going to suffer because we rely on “We have certainly been in touch with 17 06:42 3.5 11.5 manage the impact of H1N1, we can’t these people to come out and help us.” them and have made a proposal,” he TU 11:23 2.9 9.5 afford to have the ambulance service Longewy said the island’s ambulance said. 15:17 3.2 10.5 22:59 0.3 1.0 operating at less than peak effective- station dilemma arose during a meeting “The government has to step up to the ness,” he added. between paramedic station chiefs held at plate and commit.”
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BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF Negotiations between the Beddis Water Service District board and the Capital Regional District continue as mem- bers seek to resolve cost overruns and a potential doubling of water rates. “Things are progressing in a favourable direction ahead of our big meeting on [Nov.] 16,” said Mike Byrne, a BWSD board member. Byrne and his fellow board members seek to resolve an “administration problem” that arose during the CRD’s latest round of water system upgrades conducted over the sum- mer. In a letter sent to Salt Spring CRD director Garth Hendren at the end of the summer, board members stated they aren’t prepared to ask BWSD ratepayers to fund “open-ended spending” until the CRD can produce more details about the proposed work and costs. “From the beginning in 2002, we presumed our small CRD-owned, locally funded project was being managed to the same high standard required under applicable legisla- tion for other local government and regional district capital projects,” the letter reads. “We appear to have been mislead.” Initial CRD estimates pegged total costs for the upgrades DRIFTWOOD FILE PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY at $825,000, a fi gure that has since been revised to $1.5 mil- Water testing takes place on Cusheon Lake last summer. lion, according to board members. “The increase will double the cost of our water,” the letter to managing the island’s water services is needed on the we’ve received for our money and we understand from other continues. “We owe our subscribers accountability and so island. water service committees on-island, that we are not alone,” does the CRD.” Hendren has developed draft legislation he hopes will concludes the board’s letter. In early November, Hendren announced plans to provide bring Salt Spring’s CRD-administered water district under In an effort to increase communication and reduce the the BWSD with $80,000 before the end of this fi scal year and the same umbrella. chances of similar problems in the island’s other CRD-ad- an additional $62,000 in 2010-11. The funding will be taken Details of the proposal are forthcoming, he said. ministered water districts, the Fulford Water District’s John out of funds awarded to the CRD under the federal govern- “In this instance, because of the way we manage our Rowlandson wants to host a series of regular meetings. ment’s Gas Tax Fund. water, as opposed to the whole community or the entity “The outing of the Beddis situation is important for every- “Basically they ran out of money,” Hendren said. “The dealing with that, it goes back to the poor guy that turns on one since it helps us understand how the resource will be budgeted amount did not reflect the cost of what they the tap at Beddis Road and they have to pony up,” he said. managed on the island,” he said. wanted to do. I’m not going to point fi ngers, okay, but that’s Colwyn Sunderland, a local services engineer with the “There has been a lot of change in the last few years, some what happened.” CRD, said funding provided by the Gas Tax Fund will cover of it benign, some controversial and some of it really good, Hendren said the problem started from the very begin- work done up to this date. but generally it’s not something people talk about.” ning when CRD administrators failed to put the proposed “It’s not going to cover all of the costs associated with the Regular meetings between representatives from each of Beddis upgrades through a proper tendering process. project, it will recover all of the costs incurred so far,” he said. the six CRD-affi liated water districts and CRD representa- “A process of tendering actually makes you put your What happens next and how, he added, will be the subject tives could begin as early as February 2010, Rowlandson ducks in order so you can be sure it’s being done right,” of the Nov. 16 meeting. said. Hendren said. That’s good news to BWSD board members who still await The CRD’s environmental services branch operates Bed- What has happened with the BWSD, Hendren added, is the answers to some important questions. dis, Cedar Lane, Cedars of Tuam, Fernwood, Fulford and a perfect example of why a more encompassing approach “Right now we don’t know what we’ve paid for or what Highland water services. News briefs
the wheel of his truck when torrents of rain and cold tem- their legendary rock band panies in Washington and health care needs are fund- McIvor appeal it struck an oncoming vehi- peratures as teams searched Bachman-Turner Overdrive B.C. ed by the Vancouver Island heard cle on North End Road near the area and spoke with resi- (BTO), according to court The band wrote and per- Health Authority, from Port St. Mark’s Anglican Church. dents to determine the man’s documents fi led in the B.C. formed such rock classics as Hardy to Victoria and the A man charged and con- A Salt Spring woman was last known position. Supreme Court registry on Taking Care of Business, Let Gulf Islands. victed of dangerous driving killed as a result. A more in-depth search of Oct. 30. it Ride and You Ain’t Seen Phyllis Bolton of the SOS causing death in an incident McIvor was issued a one- the surrounding forest was Drummer Robin Bach- Nothing Yet. committee said buses have on October 2007 appeared year prison sentence in postponed as crews awaited man and fellow BTO mem- been hired to transport Salt at the BC Court of Appeal January 2009, but has spent the arrival of an RCMP canine ber Blair Thornton allege Mass health Spring Islanders to the rally. last week. most of the past 10 months unit from Vancouver Island. that band frontman Randy “The main issues for Salt Joyce DeWitt-Van Oosten, out on bail, pending the The search was concluded Bachman violated terms of rally set Spring are lack of surgical Crown counsel handling the result of his appeal. by 6:45 p.m. after a SAR mem- an agreement over the use Members of Salt Spring’s services and funding for appeal, said McIvor’s appeal ber assisted police in identify- of the BTO name after he Ad Hoc Save Our Sur- mental health,” she said. proceeded as scheduled SAR locates ing the individual in Ganges. left the band in 1977, states gery Committee invite Salt “Other communities have on Nov. 4, but judges have a story from the Surrey Springers to a rally in protest equally important issues reserved judgement until a missing man Bachman vs. North Delta Leader. of drastic cuts to the region’s and values at stake.” later date. Sixteen Salt Spring Search According to a Statement health care system set for The Raging Grannies will She said McIvor’s lawyer and Rescue volunteers were Bachman of Claim, Robin Bachman next week. accompany the group. argued that the verdict was called into action Friday Salt Spring resident Randy and Thornton seek “com- The event is at the Legisla- To reserve space on the unreasonable given the cir- evening after a young man Bachman and his brother pensation for financial ture in Victoria on Wednes- buses, call Bolton at 250- cumstances. was reported missing just Robin are set to engage in loses” from Bachman, for- day, Nov. 18 at noon and will 537-5578 or 250-537-5553, Brian McIvor, a resident of before sunset. a legal fight over owner- mer BTO singer Fred Turner be attended by members of or Don Stevens at 250-537- Campbell River, was behind SAR volunteers endured ship rights to the name of and two Bachman com- the communities whose 9554.
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EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 28, 2009 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (FACC), representing non-major BC Fer- “intentions and objectives for the coastal The report recommends legislation to ries routes, have welcomed Comptroller ferry system,” expand the role of the Ferry ensure executive salaries and bonuses General recommendations that address Commission [which currently has an remain in line with comparable public the ferry system’s public service man- overseeing mandate] and hold an “open sector enterprises. date. and consultative re-evaluation of service While the report deems that BC Fer- According to a joint statement pub- levels. ries is, on the whole, a well-run opera- lished by the 10 FACC members Tuesday, “The recommended measures increase tion, it questions how the replacement the most signifi cant of Comptroller Gen- the likelihood of balancing different needs of “seriously aging” vessels and termi- eral Cheryl Wenezenki-Yolland recom- and reaching sound decisions for custom- nal upgrades for non-major routes will mendations seeks clarifi cation on how BC ers, taxpayers and BC Ferries,” states the impact on fares and service. Ferries will ensure the balance between FACC release. FACC members want to meet with the private corporation’s long-term fi nan- “The expanded mandate would require the province’s minister of transporta- cial well being and the interests of ferry the [Ferry] Commission to consider the tion and infrastructure to discuss how users and local communities who rely on interests of ratepayers and customers as the recommendations and a long-term the ferry service. well.” strategy for non-major routes can help “The report notes that this is one of the The FACC says the review was a large resolve some of the outstanding issues province’s objectives, yet it is not refl ected task within a tight timeframe, “yet the noted in the Comptroller General’s in the governance framework the prov- Comptroller General made some sub- report. ince created in 2003 [when BC Ferries stantive, excellent recommendations.” “The FACC urges the province to adopt ceased being a Crown corporation],” The recommendation were released on these recommendations and to resource write members of the FACC in response Friday as part of the Ministry of Finance’s them adequately, to ensure that all of gov- to the release of the Comptroller General’s Review of Transportation Governance ernment’s goals are implemented,” the report Friday. Models. FACC members state. BC FERRIES Throughfare could be on the chopping block Ferries staff question existing said, “Looking at the broader picture . . . I throughfare, pointing out the discounted www.bctransit.com reduced rate would gun the throughfare.” rate improves options for “discretionary BUS INFORMATION The throughfare offers a reduced rate travel” for Salt Spring ferry users. 250-538-4282 BC Ferries is scrutinizing Salt Spring’s for those travelling between Fulford Har- “Why are you doing it in the off-season? “throughfare” policy, collecting public bour on Salt Spring and Tsawwassen via To convenience the people on the island . input and questioning whether or not to the Swartz Bay terminal. It brings the cost . . so you are providing a better service.” continue offering the “significantly dis- of Fulford to Tsawwassen travel in line He said in terms of revenue it marks a counted product” to Salt Spring travellers. with the cost of sailing to Tsawwassen via small loss for the company, involving a In the meantime, however, BC Fer- Long Harbour. maximum of 30 vehicles a day. ries promised to fi x issues involving the It was put in place years ago in an “This is not about lost revenue,” he throughfare machine located on the Skee- attempt to divert traffi c and reduce pres- said. “It is a piece of clutter and source of na Queen. sure on the seasonally-busy Long Har- some irritation and inconvenience at the BC Ferries executive vice president and bour route by re-routing traffi c through toll booth.” chief fi nancial offi cer Rob Clarke told a Swartz Bay. In response to complaints from sev- recent Ferries Advisory Committee (FAC) However, Ferries staff at the meeting eral people at the meeting, BC Ferries meeting that the throughfare issue is not wondered why the company should offer staff did agree to fi x or replace the cur- on the table for imminent change, and a year-round discount to off-set a sea- rent throughfare machine, located on the “we are now talking about next genera- sonal problem at Long Harbour. Skeena Queen, which is often broken and tion stuff.” Former FAC chair Bob Jones spoke does not provide adequate instructions However, earlier in the meeting, he strongly against the move to eliminate the for some travellers, including seniors.
PROTECT YOUR TOMORROW...TODAY ISLANDS TRUST WITH THE RIGHT PRODUCT FOR YOU! LTC rejects ALR subdivision application Life Trust to seek input on GHG to the province’s Agricultural Land Commission for Critical Illness further review. reduction targets Staff thought the subdivision might actually increase the property’s farming productivity with BY SEAN MCINTYRE the applicant’s daughter living on a newly created Disability DRIFTWOOD STAFF one-hectare (2.5-acre) lot. The Salt Spring Local Trust Committee confi rmed In other LTC news: last week that it doesn’t take the subdivision of prop- • Public sessions to set Salt Spring Islanders’ Travel Insurance erty in the Agricultural Land Reserve lightly. greenhouse gas reduction targets are expected to During their monthly LTC meeting on Thursday, proceed no later than January of 2010. There is a lot out there and a lot to trustees voted unanimously against a Salt Spring Trustees have asked staff to obtain an updated GHG know - let me shop around for you man’s application to subdivide his 10.75-hectare emissions inventory and an update on emissions (26.5-acre) property on Booth Canal Road to per- related to imported food, produce grown and livestock MAFALDA mit the construction of a home for his daughter. raised on the island ahead of the public discussion. “This particular application doesn’t meet any of The move to set local emissions targets results Hoogerdyk EPC the conditions in the offi cial community plan,” said from provincial legislation (Bill 27) that requires [email protected] trustee George Ehring prior to casting his vote. OCPs across the province to include GHG reduc- “It’s one of those buck-stops-here types of ques- tion targets. tions. We should take the responsibility for making More information about the Islands Trust’s 250-537-1730 Grace Point Square this decision and not simply pass it on,” he added. reduction of GHG emissions is available by fol- The trustees’ decision went against a staff rec- lowing the Green Wise Islands link at www.island- Specializing in your personal insurance needs ommendation that the application be forwarded strust.bc.ca.
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2010 OLYMPICS Saint seeks security miracle Island pilot wants “If the mountain won’t come installed on Salt Spring during to Mohammed, then Moham- the Olympics so that his passen- meeting with minister med will have to go to the moun- gers won’t face delays. tain,” McColl said. “It’s actually longer to fly to BY SEAN MCINTYRE Since he hadn’t yet heard from Nanaimo [from Salt Spring] than DRIFTWOOD STAFF the minister about a meeting by it is to Vancouver,” he said. The co-owner of Salt Spring Air Friday, McColl said he may have “This is the fi nal way to put is in Ottawa this week to get the to corner the minister in the hall- our case forward so that [Minis- federal government to reconsid- ways of Parliament. ter Baird] is made aware of it.” er security regulations planned Security measures in place Salt Spring Air has collected for the 2010 Olympics. during the Olympic Games nearly 2,000 signatures on an Saint Clair McColl wants to require any passengers travel- online petition that calls for speak face-to-face with Minis- ling by air to the Vancouver area installation of a temporary secu- ter of Transport, Infrastructure to pass through security check- rity checkpoint on the island. and Communities John Baird points before boarding. Since no McColl said he has also to convey how inconvenient such facilities exist on Salt Spring received the support of Saanich- security regulations will be for or the outer Gulf Islands, fl ights Gulf Islands MP Gary Lunn. floatplane passengers travel- will need to stop in Nanaimo “I am confident we have a ling between the Gulf Islands Harbour or Sidney’s Pat Bay on responsible government and and Vancouver from Jan. 29 to the way to the Lower Mainland. am going to all ends to make the March 3, 2010. McColl wants a portable unit response heard,” McColl said.
INTERNET SERVICE Beaver Pointers gain in battle for broadband Shaw application gives major hurdle must still be over- from residents will help him come: Industry Canada has to make the case to the powers that residents chance for accept Shaw’s application. be that broadband service for “This is where Salt Spring resi- Beaver Point is badly needed,” high-speed access dents come in, particularly those he said. who live in the area covered by Earlier this year, an online peti- BY SEAN MCINTYRE the application,” he said. tion calling on Shaw Communi- DRIFTWOOD STAFF “We’ve shaken a lot of trees, cations to apply for the funding Following years of campaign- but this one seems to be the best gathered 301 signatures. ing, broadband service for resi- one yet.” Industry Canada is expected dents of Beaver Point area is Lee asks anyone who would to announce the first round of fi nally one step closer to reality. like to see broadband internet successful applicants by the end Ken Lee, president of the South service extended to Beaver Point of 2009. Salt Spring Island Property Own- to write or email MP Gary Lunn The federal government ers and Residents Association, as soon as possible. Friends, launched the $225-million said Shaw Communications has family and business associates Broadband Canada program as applied for funds under an Indus- of Beaver Point-area residents part of its Economic Action Plan try Canada program designed to are encouraged to take part in in early 2009. extend broadband internet access the lobbying campaign. For more information about to remote parts of the country. “[Lunn] has expressed his sup- the campaign, contact Lee at According to Lee, only one port for the application. Letters 250-537-4551.
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ISLANDS TRUST Call for all of your real estate needs. Task force presents long-awaited fi ndings 250-537-1201 New industrial land sites industrial land the island will need in the 100 acres of land zoned for industrial use next fi ve to 10 years and determining what on the island. Topographic challenges identifi ed types of industrial land will be required, and poor location, the report adds, means MLS GOLD [email protected] Barrio added, the task force “failed miser- only 7.25 per cent of the industrially zoned AWARD WINNER www.gulfi slandsrealestate.com BY SEAN MCINTYRE ably.” land is actually in use. DRIFTWOOD STAFF Additional recommendations include A further 265 acres are being used for A task force established by the Islands speaking with owners of under-utilized industrial activities on land not zoned for Time... Trust to assess Salt Spring’s industrial land commercial and industrial land to con- industrial use. base has completed its fi nal report and sider implementation of strata develop- “In order to move forward it is essential to think about investing submitted its fi ndings to the Salt Spring ment leases to make more land available that the Islands Trust engage in a dialogue It’s never too early, or too late, to Island Local Trust Committee. to small business owners, a simplifica- with the community to cooperate and start investing. But what’s the best Among the Industrial Task Force’s nine tion of zoning categories and land-use contribute constructively in the decision- option for you and your lifestyle? recommendations is a call for the Trust to bylaw changes that would increase the making process and to take action that That’s where a qualiÀ ed Investors consider a modest increase in the amount maximum square-footage and allowable will serve the community today and in the Group Consultant and The Plan™, our unique, personalized approach of industrial land near the intersection of number of employees for home-based future,” states the report. to À nancial planning, can help. A Rainbow and Atkins roads, as well as the businesses. The ITF’s fi nal report will be available JANICE PATZWALD, Consultant will advise you on how CFP, EPC to improve your saving and invest- area around Long Harbour, Robinson and The report further suggests the Islands at the Salt Spring Islands Trust offi ce and FINANCIAL CONSULTANT Upper Ganges roads. Trust revisit the document in one year’s online at www.islandstrust.bc.ca. ment habits and help you make the 554 Trunk Road Derek Barrio, the task force’s chair, said time to assess what steps have been taken very most of your money. Duncan, BC V9L 2R1 Call us to À nd out more about how 250-746-6734, ext 225 the eight-member group produced an “to solve the industrial land-use issues on Fax: 250-746-4318 inventory of all industrial land on the the island.” The Plan™ can help you prosper Post your comment to this story now… and over time. 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Parks & rec strategic plan ready for input Report available in existing services and provision of recreational interests on before the commission con- LINDA RAMSEY of new ones,” states commis- the island. siders the recommendations is this week’s winner of a advance of Nov. 24 sion chair Rob Wiltzen in the Identifying current island for adoption and devises an press release. demographics, looking at implementation plan.” $50 gift certifi cate from: public event “It will guide the parks and trends in parks and recreation The report identifi es six key recreation budgets and the across Canada and reviewing strategic areas around which TREE HOUSE CAFE Salt Spring’s Parks and Rec- timing of new services over many reports and documents, recommendations were devel- reation Commission is ready coming years so public input including the offi cial commu- oped that included recreation to make public the report con- into the fi nal plan adopted is nity plan were all part of the partnerships, trail develop- taining recommendations for vital.” strategic planning process. ment, passive park develop- SaltSpringIsland the formulation of a 10-year The consultant’s recom- Inventories of facilities, parks, ment, athletic park develop- strategic plan. mendations will be present- programs and organizations ment, facility development Residents Card The recommendations will ed at a public open house on have been developed and the and fi nancing. 3(/00).' ,/#!,,9 342%.'4(%.3 help guide the provision of Tuesday, Nov. 24 at Lions Hall current budget and taxation In addition to the public /52/52 #/--5.)49 park and recreation services from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with pre- level for parks and recreation meeting scheduled for Nov. and facilities over the next 10 sentations by the consultants was reviewed in context with 24, the report is available for Salt Spring Island OF COMMERCE years, according to a press who prepared the plan from 5 those in similar, neighbouring review on the PARC website at CHAMBER release from PARC issued to 7 p.m. jurisdictions. http://www.crd.bc.ca/ssiparc. Monday. Extensive public consulta- “The consulting fi rm’s task Comments can be submit- Register your Residents Card PARC commissioned the tion has been incorporated was to incorporate all of that ted electronically at PARC@ to be eligible for weekly draws. report from the consultant in the process to date, says wide-ranging input into a saltspring.com. fi rm of Yates, Thorn and Asso- PARC, including surveys, cohesive plan and come up Copies of the report are also VIEW MERCHANT SPECIALS AT: ciates in early 2009. focus groups and workshops with recommendations based available at the PARC office “The strategic plan needs conducted with a variety of on it all,” said Wiltzen. at 145 Vesuvius Bay Road and residentscard.com to provide an affordable bal- organizations and represen- “Now it’s time to go back and at the public library located or pick up a list at The Driftwood ance between maintenance of tatives covering a wide range check in with the community downtown. 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EDITORIAL Somebody’s listening or Gulf Islands residents, Comptroller General Cheryl Wenezenki-Yol- land’s transportation Freport released on Friday was a beacon of understanding in an otherwise dank and echoing hole of communication on ferry issues. The report articulates what regular ferry users have felt for the past fi ve years: that “protecting the interests of ratepayers and customers” has been absent from the corporation’s objectives. Hearing that BC Ferries wants to take away the throughfare policy for Salt Spring — which makes the fare between Tsawwassen and Fulford Harbour equal to that charged for Tsawwassen-Long Harbour travel — while at the same time refusing to even look at ways to make that route more functional for travellers is just more of the same abuse we’ve become accustomed to. It’s worse service for more money — and complainers THE ISSUE: go straight to the outside Rainbow library site still better BC Ferries service lane. In response to the Comp- BY NICK HODSON deserving causes. WE SAY: troller General’s report, the Firstly, let me say that I am in no way against a 2. Parking at Rainbow Road is plentiful, with Comptroller best BC Ferries CEO David new library. The case for a new building is obvious VIEWPOINT easy access, whilst at McPhillips the library Hahn can do is warn us of to anyone who has visited the existing premises. board will have to obtain a concession on the General’s report how bad it would be if the What I object to is being led up the garden path by a library required number of parking spaces. Why should the library welcomed company reverted to being board with its own agenda, and having no say in how my tax have this special treatment? Imagine the state of our parking operated as a Crown corpo- dollars are wasted. downtown if everyone was given such concessions. ration with accountability It needs to be made clear that when the previous referen- 3. Construction at Rainbow Road would allow the building to to the public. But many Gulf dum was held to sanction the purchase of the adjacent land in be completed and then the library to be moved in one process, Islands residents remember those alleged “bad old McPhillips, members of the library board assured us that this whilst construction at McPhillips will require two complete days” as being generally characterized by better service. was not a decision for the fi nal location, but merely the ability phases with two moves, and also create substantial disruption Mickey-Mouse surveys gauging “on-time perfor- to maintain our options. It is now being presented as to all the neighbouring businesses. In addition, mance” may not have been done during those years, a fait accompli. What happened to democracy? it is likely that a more traditional construction at but that’s when the corporation was more concerned The original purchase of the land on Rainbow Rainbow Road would allow local contractors to about genuine public opinion, expressed to public- Road was undertaken by the CRD, with our tax “It is now being bid for the work. serving MLAs, than manipulating appearances. It dollars, for the specifi c purpose of locating indoor 4. There are two groups that in my view should wouldn’t have bothered with such nonsense. recreational facilities, such as a swimming pool or be greatly encouraged to use the library. Firstly, All coastal B.C. residents want is to get from Point A library. If this was not the intention, a smaller site presented as a school students. This would be much more practi- to B in as little time as possible, for as little money as would have suffi ced. cal if the building was located next to the schools. possible, just like other taxpaying British Columbians Firstly, let us look at the arguments for a new Secondly, adult literacy students. Currently they who need to travel for business or pleasure purposes. library on McPhillips Avenue. fait accompli.” are housed in the building on the CRD-owned A public service needs to put its users fi rst, and make 1. It is in the village core and is therefore accessible lot located next to the library facility, but appar- sure the operation is run properly and effi ciently, with- to people living within walking distance of Ganges, ently the McPhillips’ proposed design is not large out a bunch of smoke and mirrors. It should take pride and those who have already driven to town and enough and they have been told to look for alter- in the on-the-ground service it provides to people, not taken up a valuable parking space. native premises. trumpet how much revenue it makes or how many Unfortunately the list ends there, unlike the arguments for To my mind, all of the above can only lead to one logical services it has cut in a particular period and what kind Rainbow Road: conclusion, that of a library in Rainbow Road. However, what of new menu item it’s introducing next week. 1. The land is available at no cost, and the construction costs disappoints me most is that the only way we have of achieving BC Ferries has lost its way, and it’s time the provin- have been estimated at around $3 million, a far cry from the this end is to reject the library board’s referendum request for cial government gave up the charade of pretending $7-plus million that the library board intends to spend on funding. What Salt Spring residents really need is a voice in this its quasi-private business model works for a public construction. In addition, the sale of the existing land will go a matter, not to be dictated to by a possibly well-meaning but transportation service. long way to covering the cost. Don’t forget that the $4.55 million blinkered library board. Wenezenki-Yolland has provided safe passage for grant that is coming from the government is also our tax dol- looking at changes. The government should get on lars, and if it isn’t spent on the library it could be used for more The writer is a Scott Point resident. board.
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MEGAN WEBBER NEIL TARSWELL CHRISTINE OTTO MYNA LEE JOHNSTONE SUGI HENSON There’s an assembly at school Particularly in light of the As someone who was born in Unlike the fi rst and second Because we must remember the and I wear a poppy to honour war in Afghanistan, it offers a England during World War world wars, we are now in the fallen soldiers and honour the those who fought for us. moment for us to think about II, it’s important for me to age of corporate war. I always sacrifi ce they made for their people who have fought so remember that so many sol- remember [former U.S. presi- country. dent] Dwight Eisenhower’s their sacrifi ce isn’t in vain. diers from around the world warning of the growing mili- gave up their lives. tary industrial complex.
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cial grant. will be somewhat aestheti- I gestured around us to indi- the mind and to the imagina- they came their skill and pro- Valuable • We need to obtain the cally attractive and relatively cate that that’s exactly where tion for the largest number of fessionalism became evident I would like to direct my fi nal one third ($2.75 million) green. we were, I realized that two people. A fi ne library should as they stabilized me and comments to the 6,600 mem- from the local tax base. Could our library be bet- banks, a government office be our most signifi cant point rushed me to Lady Minto bers of our community who We all know that libraries ter stocked? I agree whole- and a dollar store would of civic pride. Hospital. I am very pleased hold Salt Spring Public Library enhance the quality of our heartedly. Like Tom Koppel, hardly qualify as a Stadtcen- I am far less interested in with the thoroughness and cards. Not all of us are able to lives, just as schools, hospi- I have leaned heavily on the trum in his eyes. debates about location, or evident skill that was afforded vote, but if you support our tals, police, fi re departments excellent inter-libary loans “Yes, I know,” I said, “You fi nancing, or design, or park- me by the nurses with their efforts to build a new library, and recreation centres all add service, but there are many would like a cathedral, an ing than I am in taking advan- compassionate care, the X-ray you can be instrumental by to the livability of our com- gaps in the stock that we opera house, a library and tage of the opportunity to cre- technician, who came in on encouraging others to vote. munity. This is an opportu- must fi ll. However, the grant a statue of a prince on a ate a fi ne new cultural facility her day off and particularly As a library member, you nity that will not likely pres- offered is not for book buying horse.” for our island. My German Dr. Woodley, whose skills and know the value of this service ent itself again in the foresee- and this issue is not what we “Oh, no,” he said, “Just one tourist would consider the thoroughness were in ample in the community, not just as able future, and the option is will be voting on. of these would be enough.” coming referendum on going evidence. I feel each and a library but also as the prin- rather bleak. I shall certainly be voting What defi nes the character ahead with a new library a everyone involved exceeded cipal public gathering place So, as one of the 66 per cent yes for the new downtown of a town, city or village? Not no-brainer, and I’m inclined all my expectations. in the downtown area. In fact, of community residents who library and I am very grateful shopping centres, parking to agree. I apologize that I am on average, some 350 of us patronize the library, you can to all those who have worked lots, the flow of traffic. Not Now if we could only also unable to recall the names visit the library every day; demonstrate just how valu- so hard to secure grant fund- commerce, the European in get a statue of Richard Moses of those who were in direct many businesses would envy able our library is in your life ing and made it feasible for us me suggests, but culture is on a horse . . . . contact with me. The people that kind of traffi c coming in and in the life of the commu- to have a well-designed, cen- what creates the public geog- GEORGE SIPOS, of Ganges are most fortunate its doors. nity by voting yes on Dec. 5. trally located library that we raphy we live in. SHEPHERD HILLS for having this facility and For active library members, LYDA SMITH, could not otherwise afford. Ganges is doing not badly in such skilled and dedicated the facts are well known: SALT SPRING KATHY PAGE, this regard — we have Mahon Impressive staff available to them. • We need a new building, SALT SPRING Hall, ArtSpring, plenty of gal- On the evening of Oct. A visit to the Nanaimo the old one is falling down Realistic leries, at least one church 30 I had a bad fall while in General has reaffirmed my around us. Is the design for the new No-brainer that’s active in cultural events Ganges, resulting in a broken praise for all the work done as • We chose the site after library perfect? Do I like every Some years ago I was and now a proposal for shiny arm, lacerations to my face the staff there after a further due diligence and consensus single thing about it, and crossing the intersection at new library. and other significant bruis- X-ray determined that all was building. agree with every choice that Third and Victoria in down- A library is probably the ing. well and underway to healing • We have a great design. has been made? No, but that town Prince George when a most important cultural I was in shock at the time without concern. • We have already secured would be unrealistic. I’m nice German tourist stopped institution in any community, the ambulance crew arrived. DONNA BASPALY, two thirds of the total cost delighted that the proposed me and asked how he could simply because it opens the Needless to say I was totally QUALICUM BEACH through a federal/provin- library is downtown, that it fi nd the centre of the city. As largest number of doors to helpless. From the moment MORE LETTERS continued on A11 Corporate sponsors should duke it out on Olympic stage An insidious intruder has infi ltrated our hour drive of more than 90 tory to it. It began as the brain- Nobody asked me, but perhaps we need to nation’s borders and, at this very moment, is per cent of the population. child of Adolph Hitler to mark rethink the whole concept of the Olympics. running rampant and unchecked across our Not even two weeks into its the opening of the 1936 Berlin If we indeed live in a corporate world, why fair province. marathon journey, however, Olympics. As popularized by not scrap the archaic notion of the Games No, we’re not talking about the H1N1 there has been controversy Shilo Germany’s offi cial fi lmmaker being a contest between nations? Let’s do swine flu virus. Nor are we pointing the surrounding the torch relay. Zylbergold Leni Riefenstahl in the propa- away with all the lip service of “hope, opti- fi nger at the bird fl u, West Nile fever, or even Some of the first observ- ganda movie Olympia, Hitler mism, and pride,” and make the 2010 Win- the common 24-ounce weekend fl u. No sir- ers claimed that the offi cial NOBODY ASKED ME BUT used the torch relay to create ter Games the fi rst corporate Olympics? ree, the offending threat is none other than torch, designed and manu- a link between his belief in the Let’s fi nd out, once and for all, who rules the Olympic torch. factured by Bombardier of superiority of the Aryan race between Coke and Pepsi. Make the banks Unless your name is Rip van Winkle, you Canada, looked a lot like one of the front ski and the classical Greek civilization’s search for fi ght it out on the international stage as to are probably aware that the Vancouver/ runners on its early-model skidoos. beauty and perfection. who gives a better interest rate and has supe- Whistler Winter Games are less than 100 days Almost immediately, the torch relay One of the most oft-heard complaints rior customer service. We can replace the away. To herald this upcoming ceremony caused delays and snarled up traffic as it voiced by those who have had the oppor- three offi cial mascots of the Games, Quatchi, (and to make certain that nobody in Canada wound its way through the fuming cars and tunity to watch the torch relay is the ubiq- Sumi and Miga (who looks suspiciously like a is distracted from the event by trivial diver- drivers on the streets of Victoria (after, of uitous presence of corporate sponsorship sperm cell with legs), with Snap, Crackle and sions such as war, disease, pestilence and course, arriving later than expected). One of and product logo branding. Coca Cola and Pop from Kellogg’s Rice Krispies fame. Ford, insurrection), the Brains Trust at VANOC has the fi rst stops was right here on Salt Spring the Royal Bank of Canada are the two offi cial GM, and Chrysler can fi ght it out head gas- organized the Olympic Torch Relay. where it proceeded to paint the island red sponsors of the torch relay. According to its ket to head gasket with Toyota, Nissan and The official torch was lit in Olympia, with historic celebration. It stopped briefl y own press release, “Coca-Cola encourages Honda for world supremacy. Greece on Oct. 22 and whisked across the at the Old Country Market in Coombs and people to create their own path of ‘positivity’ Let the hypocrisy stop right here and now. globe aboard a Canadian Forces military was promptly ignored by the disinterested in everyday life by believing that anything is If we’re going to cheer for the maple leaf, aircraft in a specially designed miner’s lamp. goats chowing down on the rooftop grass. possible.” If you believe that, you will have let’s get behind Maple Leaf Deli Meats. If It touched down on Canadian soil in Victo- Later, it barely escaped dousing when taken no problem accepting the omnipresence you identify with the beaver, then get on the ria and from there began its “coast to coast aboard a 40-foot war canoe in the Queen of the “red and white” Coke parade trucks Beaver Lumber bandwagon. to coast” trek across the nation. Charlotte Islands. and accompanying human mascots dressed When the Games begin, you’ll be sure By the time the torch is used to light the According to Premier Gordon Campbell, as giant Coke cans dancing alongside the to know where I am. I’ll be the obnoxious Olympic Cauldron to open the 2010 Win- the Olympic Flame is a “powerful symbol of torchbearers on the relay route. Perhaps the moron yelling at the top of my lungs, “Go, ter Games on Feb. 12, it will have travelled the hope, optimism and pride Canadians RBC could come up with a walking “default- Canada Dry, Go!” 45,000 kilometres in its criss-cross of Cana- feel.” On the other hand, the torch relay itself, ed mortgage” costume to make its sponsor- da. This will have brought it to within a one- for all of its lofty ideals, has a bit of a seamy his- ship presence more visual. [email protected] A10 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
Capital Regional District
Notice Of Other Voting Salt Spring Island Public Library Referendum
Take notice that below is a copy of the proposed bylaws for which the electors of the Salt Spring Island Electoral Area will be asked to vote on the following question on Saturday, December 5, 2009: "Are you in favour of the Board of the Capital Regional District adopting both of the following Bylaws: (a) Bylaw No. 3613, "Salt Spring Island Public Library Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2, 2009" authorizing the Capital Regional District to borrow an amount not to exceed $2,750,000 for the purpose of paying the net costs of designing, constructing and equipping a new public library building on Salt Spring Island; and (b) Bylaw No. 3612, "Salt Spring Island Public Library Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1, Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2009" authorizing the Capital Regional District to raise a maximum annual requisition of the greater of $600,000 or $0.186 per One Thousand Dollars of taxable assessments for the purpose of funding the capital and operating costs of a new public library building and contributing to the cost of the library service on Salt Spring Island. YES or NO?"
CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT BYLAW NO. 3613
A BYLAW TO AUTHORIZE THE BORROWING OF TWO MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,750,000) FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTING A NEW LIBRARY BUILDING ON SALT SPRING ISLAND
WHEREAS: A. Under Bylaw No. 2725, "Salt Spring Island Public Library Local Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 1999" amended by Bylaw No. 3307, the Board of the Capital Regional District established a service for the purpose of contributing to the cost of the library service, acquiring land and buildings, and operating facilities for the Salt Spring Island Public Library on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia; B. The Board of the Capital Regional District wishes to plan, design, construct and equip a new public library on Salt Spring Island; C. The estimated net cost of planning, designing, constructing and equipping the new library, including the cost of studies related thereto, expenses incidental thereto together with all other related works, is the sum of Two Million, Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,750,000) which is the maximum amount of debt intended to be authorized by this bylaw; D. Pursuant to the Local Government Act participating area approval is required and shall be obtained by assent of the electors; E. The approval of the Inspector of Municipalities is required under Section 819 of the Local Government Act; F. It is proposed that the financing of the said public library is to be undertaken by the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia pursuant to proposed agreements between that Authority and the Capital Regional District; G. Other funding sources shall be used to fund part of the desired works, including a grant to be applied for under the Building Canada Fund—Communities Component.
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of the Capital Regional District in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1. The Board is hereby empowered and authorized to undertake and carry out or cause to be carried out the planning, designing, constructing and equipping of works for the provision of the facilities and equipment herein before described and to do all things necessary in connection therewith and without limiting the generality of the foregoing: (a) to borrow upon the credit of the Regional District a sum not exceeding Two Million, Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,750,000); (b) to acquire all such real property, easements, rights-of-way, leases, licenses, rights or authorities as may be requisite or desirable for or in connection with the planning, designing, constructing and equipping of such works and all related ancillary works, studies and equipment deemed necessary by the Board. 2. The maximum term for which debentures may be issued to secure the debt intended to be created by this bylaw is 15 years. 3. This Bylaw may be cited as “Salt Spring Island Public Library Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2, 2009”.
CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT BYLAW NO. 3612
A BYLAW TO AMEND BYLAW NO. 2725, BEING “SALT SPRING ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCAL SERVICE AREA ESTABLISHMENT BYLAW NO. 1, 1999”
WHEREAS: A. Under Bylaw No. 2725, "Salt Spring Island Public Library Local Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 1999", as amended, the Board of the Capital Regional District established a service for the purpose of contributing to the cost of the library service provided by the Salt Spring Island Public Library Association; B. The Regional Board wishes to amend the maximum amount that may be requisitioned; C. Pursuant to the Local Government Act participating area approval is required and shall be obtained by assent of the electors; D. The approval of the Inspector of Municipalities is required under Section 802(3) of the Local Government Act.
NOW THEREFORE the Board of the Capital Regional District in open meeting assembled hereby enacts as follows: 1. Salt Spring Island Public Library Local Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 1999 is amended as follows: (1) By deleting Section 5 and replacing it with the following: “Maximum Requisition The maximum amount that may be requisitioned under Section 800.1(e) of the Local Government Act for the annual cost of the local service will be the greater of: (a) $600,000 Dollars; OR (b) An amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.186 per one thousand dollars ($1,000) which when applied to the net taxable value of lands and improvements within the Local Service Area will yield the maximum amount that may be requisitioned under Section 806.1.” 2. This Bylaw may be cited as “Salt Spring Island Public Library Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1, Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2009”.
Taxation Impact of Bylaw Nos. 3613 and 3612 - The estimated cost for the project is $7.3 million and would be partially funded by the Governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Building Canada Fund with a contribution of approximately $4.5 million. For the balance of funding, the passage of Bylaw No. 3613 authorizing the borrowing of up to $2,750,000 would require annual debt servicing of $302,338 or $47.25 per average household. The current levy is $148,900 or $23.27 per average household. Combined with the debt servicing for a new public library building and operating expenditure impacts, the maximum levy would be $600,000 annually or $93.78 per average household for the Salt Spring Island Electoral Area. A copy of the complete bylaws and this notice may be viewed at the following offices of the Capital Regional District (CRD) from November 5, 2009 to December 4, 2009, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm excluding statutory holidays: ä &5'+HDGTXDUWHUV)LVJDUG6WUHHWVW)ORRU)R\HU9LFWRULD%&7HO RUORFDO ä &5'%XLOGLQJ,QVSHFWLRQ)XOIRUG*DQJHV5G6DOW6SULQJ,VODQG%&7HO The bylaws, and other information, may also be viewed on the Internet @ http://www.crd.bc.ca/about/elections/referenda.htm
Voting Opportunities - Qualified electors may vote at the following places: On General Voting Day for Other Voting – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2009, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.: ä )XOIRUG&RPPXQLW\(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO6RXWK5LGJH5RDG6DOW6SULQJ,VODQG%& ä 6DOW6SULQJ(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO5DLQERZ5RDG6DOW6SULQJ,VODQG%& ä &RPPXQLW\*RVSHO&KDSHO9HVXYLXV%D\5RDG6DOW6SULQJ,VODQG%& On Advance Voting Days for Other Voting – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 & DECEMBER 2, 2009, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm: ä *DQJHV)LUH+DOO/RZHU*DQJHV5RDG6DOW6SULQJ,VODQG%&
Elector Qualifications You are entitled to vote as a Resident Elector or Non Resident Property Elector if you: ä DUH\HDUVRUROGHURQYRWLQJGD\ 'HFHPEHU ä DUHD&DQDGLDQ&LWL]HQ ä KDYHUHVLGHGLQ%ULWLVK&ROXPELDIRUVL[PRQWKV ä and either 1. have resided in the Electoral Area of Salt Spring Island for 30 days; (If registering as a Resident Elector on voting day, you must provide two documents proving identity and residency, one of which must have a signature); or 2. have owned and held registered title to property within the boundaries of the Electoral Area of Salt Spring Island for 30 days and do not qualify as a Resident Elector; ä ,IUHJLVWHULQJDVD1RQ5HVLGHQW3URSHUW\(OHFWRURQYRWLQJGD\\RXPXVWSURYLGHWKHIROORZLQJLQIRUPDWLRQ o a recent land title registration of the real property OR a property tax notice, which will show the names of all the registered owners; and o 2 pieces of identification (one of which must have a signature), and o in the case of more than one owner of the property, a completed consent form signed by the majority of the owners designating you as the person entitled to vote for the property.
A copy of the consent form and information on acceptable classes of documents for proof of identity are available on the Internet: http://www.crd.bc.ca/about/elections/voting.htm Thomas F. Moore has been appointed Chief Election Officer for the purpose of taking and recording the vote of electors. For questions regarding voting and voter registration call the Capital Regional District @ 250.360.3129 or Toll Free 1.800.663.4425 local 3129, or Mr. Tom Moore @ 250.472.0059.
Dated this 5th day of November, 2009 Thomas F. Moore, Chief Election Officer GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 | A11 OPINION
PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY HAPPY, SAD AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN: Pumpkins lining the roadside near St. Mary Lake express myriad facial expressions in an annual post-Halloween display. The Islanders Airline Q CARBON NEUTRAL Q MORE LETTERS nearby septic fi elds and libraries. If your request large tax increase to be ter, weakening the root Islanders can now enjoy the convenience of direct continued from A9 housing, and a similar through our library is spent without account- system and potentially fl ights from Salt Spring to Downtown Vancouverand 21 per cent is recycled for currently popular ability by an un-elected dying off and having a to the Vancouver Airport. One take off . One landing. Levels are every year from bottom material for which we club, in ways that will not permanent effect on muds. Blackburn and don’t have a sufficient meet library service stan- any living creatures in And you are there. Call us to book your direct fl ight. known Roberts Lake are also budget allocation, you’ll dards or even improve these areas? NEW SCHEDULE, WITH MID DAY enriched, almost entire- wait quite a while. That’s existing service, vote How about our pub- FLIGHTS VALID FROM Apparently, CRD ly from land runoff. That because other libraries in favour of the library lic beach? Do we think NOVEMBER 1 - NOVEMBER 30, 2009 director Garth Hen- is largely the result of will respond to their own association’s authority to this a good idea to raise Direct Ganges to Downtown 7:40 am Mon-Sat , 10: 30 am & dren is poorly informed deforestation, especially constituency fi rst. borrow funds. the lake so young fami- 2:30 pm Daily about enrichment of removal of vegetation From other recent MICHAEL FRIEDMAN, lies enjoying the beach ...... FREE! AIRPORT BUS SKY VALLEY ROAD Direct Ganges to Van airport our lakes. The Drift- from creek banks. letters I gather that the should be pushed even 7:40 am Mon-Sat, 10:30 am & SHUTTLE SERVICE wood (Nov. 4) reports I am sending director benefi ts of a new down- farther onto North End 2:30 pm Daily To and from Vancouver ...... (YVR) main terminal. him as saying, “We don’t Hendren a copy of my town building are: Weir Road than they already Direct Van airport to Ganges International or Domestic know what happens in report on the Cusheon • Proximity to a fi nan- In regards to his Nov. are in the summer 8:45 am Mon-Sat, 11:35 am & see website for details 3:35 pm Daily St. Mary Lake, we don’t watershed, along with cial institution for the 4 “Raise the Weir” let- months just to stay dry? ...... know what happens in my report on features purpose of breaking $20 ter, Gus Mitchell notes NSSWD needs to Direct Downtown to Ganges air Cusheon Lake. We don’t of the nine largest lakes bills; a recent study being conduct a public forum 8:30 am Mon-Sat , 11:20 am & saltspringl .com 3:20 pm Daily know how much [phos- on Salt Spring. The Salt • Proximity to a source maintained by VIHA before any decisions 250.537.9880 phorus] goes in.” Spring Water Council is of stationery; regarding existing sep- are made. More has to Those statements designed to share infor- • Proximity to a source tic fi elds and presumes be done rather than the are not true. We know mation on our lakes and of doughnuts and coffee; NSSWD is aware of the weak effort notifying a great deal about the water supplies. Director • Shelter for the home- study as well. a few property owners sources and amounts of Hendren could appar- less; In my six years of of their intentions. Our this nutrient, and how ently increase his knowl- • A facility for visiting being a lakeside resi- quality of water, our it governs the growth of edge base by attending boaters to check email. dent, VIHA has not public safety, our wild- algae. Water Council meet- Hmmm. asked for permission to life, are all at risk. For St. Mary Lake, we ings and supporting Critics of my let- observe our property JOEL SHAVER, have good estimates its activities. Adequate ter seem unwilling to regarding our septic SALT SPRING that in the past, about knowledge is often use- address the alternatives fields. Am I to assume LETTERS continued on A13 63 per cent of the yearly ful when making deci- that I recommended. VIHA has trespassed supply of phosphorus sions. Character assassination onto our property, as has been old nutrient JOHN B. SPRAGUE, seems to be their pre- well as many others, to recycled from bottom OLD SCOTT ROAD ferred strategy. conduct the study? mud. The new aerators To repeat one of my Furthermore, the HEAL Your Body will likely cure at least Questions suggestions: there’s no Ministry of Environment 80 per cent of that prob- reason the new library has documents dating Invites you to exhibit or present at our First Annual lem. After that, most of remain building could not have back 30 years graphing the phosphorus supply Opposing the library created space to rent to lake levels of St. Mary (about 60 per cent) will association’s authority a coffee shop or to a sta- Lake that clearly show Health, Wellness & come from septic fi elds, to borrow funds through tionery supply store or how raising the weir just with only 26 per cent the CRD for a new build- to other commercial ser- one foot will perma- Eco-Sustainability Fair! recycled from the mud. ing is not a cause for vices. The rental income nently alter and damage Smaller amounts (about which I’m willing to go to would offset a lot of costs the shoreline of St. Mary November 21 & 22, 2009 14 per cent) will come the wall. I’m only provid- that must otherwise be Lake. Many areas along from land drainage and ing information based on funded through property the shoreline, some on Harbour House Hotel other sources. my professional experi- taxes. Rental establish- private property, will be Island Farmers’ Institute We also have good ence formerly as a librar- ments would not enjoy flooded as water seeks information on nutri- ian, currently as head an unfair commercial out the lowest spot — • Affordable exhibitor rates ent sources for trou- of a research fi rm. I can advantage over similar this is water’s job. Inter- • Keynote presentations bled Cusheon Lake, as afford the tax increase; ones already in existence estingly, NSSWD charts • Food, music & product samples described in the excel- many others can’t. because they would not show only the past fi ve lent management plan I’ll address points from be subsidized by the years, hardly enough to of 2007. As background a few recent letters that library. Competition, make such an impor- for that plan, I spent were critical of mine. however, is fair game tant decision without a 1.25 years full-time “Professional library and the library would public forum. equivalent estimating standards” means stan- be a mini-mall anchor Has NSSWD consid- the sources of phos- dards that the profession amenity. This use of a ered if North End Road, phorus. It turned out has set for meeting the building on a commer- Vesuvius Bay Road and that approximately 54 general public’s needs. cial street is a no-brainer, Tripp Road will be dam- Book your space today or per cent of the lake’s The inter-library adopted by downtown aged if the weir is raised contact us regarding your presentation. phosphorus supply loan requests of one public libraries all over and the roads undercut? Call Leah Hansel at (250) 538-8718 comes from land ero- letter writer were suc- the continent. How How about the hundreds e- [email protected] sion and runoff in the cessful because he was could the board have of trees that surround watershed. Another 23 asking for material not missed this opportunity? the shoreline, whose web- www.HealYourBody.ca per cent comes from in demand at other So, if you support a roots will be underwa- TIERNEY’S SPECIALIZING IN WHOLESALE LTD. 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LETTERS weather and rain? Last I checked, bers who have made these selec- wharf can continue to be a pleasant continued from A11 water was about the worst insulator tions for the various categories and Keep wharf and safe place for all, and the crabs on God’s green earth, so why you departments within the library over and other sea creatures can have a would retain several tons on the roof the years — you have done an out- garbage free chance to survive. They don’t deserve Mini critique is puzzling. Moreover, the roof must standing job on behalf of the com- I had not been out on Fernwood to be destroyed this way. Having examined the plans and support not only a quarter acre of munity. Whether for research or for wharf for a few days and when I went NANCY WIGEN, model for the new library, I fi nd the saturated sod but the not unknown recreational reading I always found out there yesterday I saw some gar- FERNWOOD consultation process discouraging. three foot dump of wet snow. The the books I wanted, or books that bage down on the fl oat. Public input has been largely a cha- committee insists such a roof costs provided the help that I sought. It turned out to be two plastic Success rade because no substantive chang- little more than the more familiar Since moving to Saanich and bags, several Styrofoam meat trays es will be considered. We are being pitched roof. You be the judge. joining the library here, I have been and about two pounds of dead fi sh celebrated presented with a fait accompli about Are solar-powered computers amazed to note, on many occasions, parts, probably intended for crab Greenwoods Eldercare Society’s which we can say only yea or nay. cost effective? If solar is cost-effec- that the library near me is not nearly bait, but now smelling rotten. Also, first annual Christmas craft sale There has been no explanation for tive why is the whole building not so populated with the books I would there were two dead sunfl ower stars, was a tremendous success! the building’s size, design or features powered this way? I suspect it is not expect to fi nd there and the books I the big starfi sh with many legs. These With the generous support of beyond the platitudes of “it was felt” and simply looks green. would like to borrow. When search- seemed to have died trying to get our community we raised over or “the committee decided.” Michael Friedman raises a ing for a particular book on the back to sea by trying to squeeze $2,200 for our recreation depart- There is neither space nor time to legitimate question. The Vancou- Great Fire of London, I had to order between the planks. They had begun ment programs. The mood was give a thorough critique of the pro- ver library features a prominent it through inter-library loans. Well, to decompose and fell apart when I lively, the residents excited and posal. Voters might want to ponder retail space. Why was such income lo and behold, it was shipped over tried to pick them up. I did remove many a smile shared. some questions that have sprung denied? Everybody gets to vote, but to me from the Mary Hawkins Salt them and they are now buried in my We would love to take this to mind. only taxpayers get to pay. Spring library! garden. It has been very windy these chance to thank everyone who so A library 12,000 square feet is big- Having said all this, I have con- I think the community on Salt past few days so any other garbage kindly baked, bought, created and ger than most of the branch librar- cluded, nevertheless, that my vote Spring should be thankful and proud would have blown away. Only the gave of their time to make this day ies in Victoria which serve a much hinges on the board’s making a com- of the hundreds of exceptionally able weight of the dead fi sh kept the gar- the success it was! Our residents, larger population. A 12,000-sq.-ft. mitment to join the regional library volunteers and staff that have served bage I found from doing so too. Also, their families, staff, volunteers and library must be constructed to sup- system. I think it inappropriate Salt Spring exceedingly well over the there were nylon fi sh lines wrapped friends have made an outstand- port 350 people at any time. Cur- and presumptuous to ask the com- years and continue to do so. I was around a piling. ing contribution. We are look- rently, Mary Hawkins services about munity to approve a multi-million very honoured to work with these We are very lucky to have Fern- ing forward to hosting this event 300 visits per day. A library this big dollar building only to preserve an people for several years and they wood wharf, a free facility for recre- again next year and already have requires 12 toilets. Are we building a inadequate collection and outworn never ceased to amaze me with their ation and pleasure for all to enjoy, but a few new creative projects up our library or a bus station? administration. A wealth of literature professionalism, dedication, knowl- not to abuse. Quite a few people fi sh sleeves. The proposed design hardly could be ours if only we put aside edge and caring! My congratulations or put down crab traps. They should CARLA LALONDE, reflects Salt Spring’s architectural unnecessary pride. and thanks to all of them. May the know that closed crab traps are ille- RECREATION COORDINATOR, vernacular as I think we were prom- CHARLES BRETH, island always be so blessed. gal. When closed and baited traps are GREENWOODS ELDERCARE SOCIETY ised. The design could be called West HARBOURSIDE TREV MCLEAN, left unattended it is an invitation for End Safeway — the same curved CORDOVA BAY the predatory sunfl ower stars to get Bike lanes roof, painted concrete, aluminum Library holds into the trap and eat everything in Getting more people to ride grillwork and layered planes. This Accessible jewels there, including crabs of both gen- bicycles is easy: have bicycle lanes building would be right at home in its own Here are a couple of more voices ders and all sizes. This is devastating on all major roads. I have bicycled any metropolitan suburb from Sur- I heard recently through a friend in support of “yes” to the upcoming to the crab population. That’s why for decades in Victoria and Van- rey to San Jose. that some people on Salt Spring have library referendum. The current those traps are illegal. I used to see couver and the Gulf Islands are Why should we be enthusiastic been casting aspersions on the qual- batch of letters in the Driftwood red rock crabs in the eel grass, and signifi cantly more dangerous; nar- about a fl at, bio-roof? It is justifi ed ity of the Mary Hawkins library and supporting a “yes” vote expresses at night at high tide up among the row roads, twisty turns, steep hills, as lasting twice as long as a conven- its collection of books. Hogwash! our sentiments very well. stones and gravel. Sometimes I’ve speeding traffic. I have almost tional roof. What is conventional — I lived on Salt Spring for six years A library is such an important seen as many as 40 crabs in an eve- stopped bicycling. Unfortunate- 20-year asphalt shingles stapled to and just moved to Victoria last year amenity within a community. After ning. Now I don’t see any. ly the government would rather seven-sixteenths OSB? Is there a cost for family reasons. While on Salt all, books are the jewels of our Please, everyone who uses the spend money on fl ashy events like comparison to a good quality steel Spring I was a volunteer at the library societies. We should keep them as wharf, abide by the fishery regula- the Olympics. roof? The sod is touted as a rain stop and I came to appreciate the excel- accessible as possible. tions, respect the rights of other users BRISTOL FOSTER, and insulation. Has anyone noticed lent quality of the selection of books GORDON AND BIANCA BARNES, and the wild creatures, and take all SALT SPRING the coincidence in these parts of cold there. Kudos to those library mem- SALT SPRING your garbage away with you so this LETTERS continued on A15 A14 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD FROM FARM to FEAST A Delicious Collaboration...from Island Growerswersweerrss toto LLocalo Restaurants
Talking with executive chef Paul Stewart and co-owner Glenda Woodward
of the Harbour House Restaurant Support our local farmers EAT LOCAL WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START GROWING YOUR OWN FOOD FOR TTHEHE RESTAURANT? The property behind the restaurant was originally farmed by tthehe Croftons, and we wanted to continue using the land to grow food.od. It’s fertile land, cost-effective, and as local as you can get! We aarere following the 200-metre diet!
DO YOU USE OTHER LOCALLY PRODUCED GOODS ON TOP OF WHATAT YOU GROW? Yes, we do, although we use all of our own products fi rst. We goo to other farms for things we aren’t growing ourselves and try too Everyone can contribute to making Salt Spring sustainable! get several items with one order to minimize our carbon footprint.. Having farmers drive here to drop off one or two items is not cost- ISLAND NATURAL GROWERS effective for the farmer, nor is it good for the environment. www.cog.ca/chapters/island-natural-growers Info: Pat Reichert @ 250-537-4282 HOW DO YOU CREATE YOUR MENU? DO YOU START WITH THE Harbour House gardener Rob Scheres and IDEA AND FIND THE INGREDIENTS, OR THE OTHER WAY AROUND? As a high volume-hotel we do both. The à la carte menu is executive chef, Paul Stewart. all about comfort foods that our guests have come to expect, but we incorporate our garden into the menu. We don’t mention what’s local on our static menu because availability of the ingredientsdients changes. As far as our specials go, we see what’s available, then create the dish–it’s the only way to be truly seasonableseasonable. IS IT DIFFICULT TO HAVE ORGANIC MEAT ON A REGULAR BASIS? NEW heated enclosed patio! Well, with meat you have to buy a half or whole animal at a time. If you want loins, for example, there’s only two per animal, and the secondary cuts get cubed and stewed or ground up. Because there’s no abattoir here, there’s nowhere you can go to order, say, twenty loins for a dinner special. Breakfast Special: We’ll use the specials sheets for products that are hard to get. Actually, Salt Spring lamb is quite famous and gets shipped off across the country and 2 eggs, home fries & toast - $6 Mon.-Fri. 8am - 10am down south...... Open 8am - 7pm / 7 days a week DO YOUR SPECIALS REFLECT SEASONALITY? (for example, in the spring, dishes RECIPE including asparagus; in the winter, heavier foods using root vegetables...) Vegetarian Soups • Daily Dinner Specials Absolutely. We’re still fi guring out what grows best on this particular Licensed patio, open for breakfast, lunch & dinner property and want to be more specifi c in our planting next year. We’ll try HAZELNUT DRESSING www.treehousecafe.ca • 537-5379 to streamline our garden so that we grow a narrower range of produce but Ingredients: next to Mouat’s under the plum tree more of it. We’ll outsource what we don’t grow with other local farms. 3 T Dijon Mustard WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES ON YOUR MENU THAT USE LOCAL INGREDIENTS? 2 T honey With our new dinner hours, we have the opportunity to really focus on 1 clove garlic This week enjoy: local, seasonal foods. This week we had chanterelle mushrooms dropped off Mon: Chicken Yaki Udon and have made them into several dishes. We just fi nished off the last of our ½ cup Champagne Vinegar heirloom tomatoes and basil from the garden. Our pumpkins are turning Tue: Pork Katsu Curry into pumpkin cheesecake. Local lamb is available. 1 ½ cups Canola oil Wed: Nasi Goreng For our wines, we offer Salt Spring Vineyard’s Millotage, Mistaken 1 cup toasted hazelnuts Thu: Seafood Paella Identity’s Abbondante and Zanata Brut, as well as Okanagan wines. Fri: Moroccan Chicken 2 T water Sat: BBQ Pork Loin HOW FAR WILL YOUR GARDEN TAKE YOU THIS YEAR? WILL YOU BE WINTER salt and pepper to taste Sun: Steak & Eggs GARDENING? Open late Saturday Much of our salad greens are still coming out of the greenhouse here on METHOD: pub night site. All of our herbs, carrots, pumpkins, squashes and other late summer In a food processor, combine all ingredients produce are still coming from the garden. We’d like to fully utilize everything 321 FERNWOOD RD. we grow, perhaps moving into sales eventually. There’s also so many ways to except oil. Puree until smooth. Add oil in a thin preserve food–freezing, making sauces, canning, drying... stream until thick. Add water to thin it out. Season WWW.RAVENSTREET.CA 250-537-2273 ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT THE HARBOUR with salt and pepper. HOUSE? We want to continue to increase our food production. We are committed to working towards food sovereignty on Salt Spring. As the global food economy becomes less dependable, it’s even more important that we eat Tell us your favourite recipe or menu item from Celebrating more locally. this feature & enter to win a $100 gift certifi cate the birth of from one of the restaurants on this page. our daughter, NAME: ______Olivia Mercer Overholt! LOCAL SUPPLIERS TO THE HARBOUR HOUSE ADDRESS: ______RESTAURANT PH: ______Duck Creek Farm OPEN TUESDAY - SATURDAY EMAIL: ______FOR LUNCH & DINNER Red Wing Farm NOW SERVING SATURDAY & Foxglove Farm FAV. RECIPE/RESTAURANT ______SUNDAY BRUNCH Salt Spring Vineyards Mistaken Identity And the many farmers and foragers that stop by with their baskets of produce. DRAW WILL BE MADE NOV. 16TH, 2009
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OPINION SALT SPRING ISLAND The Islands Trust Story: celebrating 35 years RECYCLING DEPOT 349 RAINBOW ROAD BY PETER LAMB Trust can deal with the ing Weldwood forestry viduals and 5 groups test rally on the steps The story so far . . . . development demands lands is reached. Groups with an understanding of the B.C. Legislature. The first four acts in being made on a day- on Bowen, North Pender of the Islands Trust. As They press the pro- WILL BE CLOSED our story described the to-day basis.” She states and Salt Spring Islands such, the study relies vincial government to period from the forma- that “if it is to sustain are looking at municipal heavily on “what was “Unchain the Trust” by tion of the Islands Trust itself, it needs strength- status constrained by heard” during the inter- extending its authority in 1974 up to the major ening, broader scope, the minister’s expressed views. to stop industrial log- WEDNESDAY, reworking of the Trust and greater interest on desire “to preserve the The Final Report ging in the Gulf Islands, TH in the late 1980s. In the the part of the provin- protection function of notes that “Over the but without success. NOVEMBER 11 intermission, the story cial government in its the Islands Trust.” past quarter century, And so the curtain of the Islands Trust Fund longevity and sustain- In 1995, with the aim the Islands Trust has falls with the Trust once FOR and its land conserva- ability.” of better managing evolved and adapted to again under scrutiny tion successes was told. In July 1994, Bill 25 growth in the province, meet changing circum- while a Liberal govern- REMEMBRANCE DAY Population in the is introduced into the Bill 11 restores regional stances” and this study ment is about to take Trust area in 1991 is legislature, includ- planning, dismantled is seen as another step over. around 18,000, an ing amendments to in 1983 by the previous in “the continuous pro- (To be completed in increase of 46 per cent the Islands Trust Act government. For the cess of planning for the the Dec. 2 Driftwood.) Regular hours: since 1981 and devel- requested by Trust Coun- Islands Trust, this means future of the Trust area.” Tuesday to Saturday opment pressures con- cil, which enables it to “new, compatible and It is intended to provide The writer is an tinue to challenge the enter into coordination rather fl exible arrange- a greater understanding islander for 20 years and 10 am - 5 pm Islands Trust. It is now agreements with federal ments that the Islands of the Trust’s strengths a former local trustee. 1994 and the curtain and provincial minis- Trust will now have with and weaknesses, an OPEN AGAIN TUESDAY AU rises with a new NDP tries and other public their adjacent regional appreciation for future government in power. agencies. (First Nations districts for services and trends facing the Trust Peter Grove, C.A., C.Med. ACT 5 are added to the list planning.” and identify potential later). Any such agree- In 1999, a referendum future options. Mediator Scene 1: A sense of ments will require min- on Bowen Island sup- The study recom- commonality isterial approval. This is ports incorporation and mends a three-stage Effective Resolution to family and commercial disputes The first official intended “to make life arrangements are made approach: Divorce; separation; estates; business Trust Policy Statement easier” for the Trust by to establish an “Island Carry out those is finally completed giving them “additional Municipality” within the actions that are with- TEL: 250-537-1117 CELL: 604-341-6710 by Trust Council and scope and an additional Islands Trust that would in the Trust’s existing www.petergrove.ca [email protected] approved by the Minis- maturity.” Once again, have two of its elected authority. ter of Municipal Affairs, concerns are expressed councillors sitting at Carry out actions OTHER SERVICES: Estate administration; facilitator; Darlene Marzari, giving over the requirement Trust Council. The requiring cooperation fi nancial & personal coaching the islands in the Trust “a for provincial approval Trust’s “preserve and from other jurisdictions, sense of commonality.” of these Islands Trust protect” object will con- including legislative Any future amendments agreements. tinue to apply through amendments. to each island’s official To relieve the work- reference to the Trust Conduct a governance community plans will load on executive com- Policy Statement and study. now have to be consis- mittee members who the Trust will continue Trustees see this as an tent with this statement. chair local Trust com- to approve the Bowen opportunity to renew Inevitably, concerns are mittee meetings as well OCP but, if rejected, an requests for legislative s expressed in the legis- as overseeing Trust appeal can be made to changes to strengthen trick Ca lature about the appro- operations, Bill 25 also the minister (an option the Trust’s authority to t Pa t Spr nounce tha s of Sal priate balance between authorizes an increase not available to local achieve its mandate ed to an ice local island autonomy in the number of execu- Trust committees). and to better articulate pleas We are pleased to announce that Patrick Cassidy and the new, overrid- tive members. Scene 3: Strategic the provincial interest has now taken over the services of Salt Spring ing common Trust-wide Scene 2: Managing Perspectives in the Trust area. Trust Medical Supply with his new company, policies contained in the growth It’s the new millen- and ministry staff get Salt Spring Medical Equipment. policy statement. It is a time of growing nium. The Driftwood together in June 2000 Patrick has relocated the business The Trust opens its involvement of the min- reports that the scary to initiate a Trust Area first regional office on istry into the affairs of Y2K computer scenario Governance Review. and he willenhanced continue with to offer home the delivery. same service Salt Spring Island, to the Trust. The “compli- “passes into history with Perhaps prompted by Phone 250-537-1990 be followed later with a cated and contentious” a wink and a nod.” this strategic review of for all your home health care needs. northern offi ce on Gab- issue of private land In March 2000, a the Trust but more likely riola Island. logging is under con- “Strategic Perspectives by the continuing exten- Thank you Saltover Spring the for years. your It- support Pathas & been Richard and a pleasure!business Hannah The minister promis- stant review, sparking Study” is prepared by sive logging occurring es a closer look at of the the Galiano situation consultant Diane Butler on the islands (most Trust governance struc- over Macmillan Bloedel for the Islands Trust and recently on Salt Spring ture and “how this frag- lands. Resolution of the the ministry, based on and Denman), over 200 ANNOUNCEMENT ile creature called the Gabriola OCP concern- interviews with 46 indi- islanders attend a pro- LETTERS continued from A13 Extra 30 feet Now is the time to consider As one of those who had turned out to welcome the Athenian fl ame, I was pleased to note, ahead of time, that the run would end at Village Terrace, thus saving me from taking up car space in town. Geothermal Energy! An hour before the fi nal runner was due to arrive, I and other people, including children, the elderly, Outer Limits Sheet Metal Ltd. has two small dogs and several people in wheelchairs, patiently waited by the red and white balloons brought Earth Energy Ground Source placed there by two young men who joined several Drilling to Salt Spring Island for a limited from Search and Rescue personnel. Then there, just above the horizon, we saw many time. people running towards us, behind approximately • Quiet, clean, renewable energy to heat and cool three police cars that were fl ashing their colours. your home while providing domestic hot water. Hey! What is this? • Saves you up to 70% on your hydro heating bill The cars stopped, just over the pedestrian cross- ing close to Kingfi sher Cove. • Switching to Geothermal Energy will reduce your The street then became covered by a crowd of carbon emissions by approximately 6 tons per onlookers, and when we (at the goal post) realized home per year. that was taking place, and made our way down to • The subsurface piping has a 50-year warranty meet them, the fl ame had been extinguished, the and leaves a legacy of local energy use for future runner was getting into a car, and the convoy took generations. off for Vesuvius, leaving those of us who had played by the rules mad, sad and disappointed that the If you’re not ready to make the switch just yet, why Olympic spirit had evaporated before us. not plan a future heating upgrade by getting your Having driven that extra 30 feet to the fi nal line ground source in now? An investment in Geothermal would have taken up no more valuable time and Energy is an investment in your future, your family’s everyone would have gone home happy. future and the future of our planet. DIANNE PARSONS, LOWER GANGES ROAD Now is the time to consider Geothermal Energy.
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SIDNEY BY THE SEA WESTSHORE TOWN CENTRE ATHLONE COURT PORT ALBERNI PLAZA GORGE CENTRE 2531 Beacon Ave 2945 Jacklin Road, Langford 2187 Oak Bay Avenue 3737 10th Avenue 272 Gorge Road West As a frequent user of BC Ferries Islanders’ expectation of service Sidney Oak Bay Port Alberni Victoria services and having been gripped by needs to occur within the context of WHOLE, VACUUM PACK FAMILY PACK, FRESH “ferry rage” a few times in the past year, our choice to live on islands: we have to I was interested last Monday night to expect some inconvenience associ- FRESH BONELESS FRYING CHICKEN attend a Ferry Advisory Committee ated with that choice. By expressing an PORKLOIN DRUMSTICKS (FAC) meeting and witness fi rst hand unreasonable level of entitlement we the tug-of-war between ferry service do ourselves a disservice by destroying operator and user. our credibility with the company. Also, 88 48 It quickly became clear that on issues it is not unreasonable for BC Ferries of Gulf Islands ferry service, user and to assume ferry issues are not a major Lb Lb provider are operating on completely concern to islanders when fewer than a 1 1 different planes. dozen members of the public turn out fresh fresh Ultimately, I decided — with the to FAC meetings. 4.14 Kg 3.26 Kg help of some comments by former FAC (In my opinion, the low turnout is chair Bob Jones — that with the 2003 probably related more to a feeling of AAA CANADA BEEF GRADE ALL SIZE PACKAGES ALL SIZE PACKAGES transformation of BC Ferries from a powerlessness than apathy, but that is BONELESS CROSS RIB FRESH BEEF FRESH LEAN Crown corporation into an indepen- not necessarily the message the com- POT ROAST SAUSAGES GROUND BEEF dent, commercial organization, these pany takes home.) “two planes” may never meet. But what also became clear at the In fact, island ferry users’ needs meeting is that BC Ferries has little will 98 68 38 probably had a better chance of being to improve Gulf Islands ferry service. met when BC Ferries was government The suggestion that the company Lb 2 Lb 2 Lb 2 run. remove our reduced-rate throughfare Having been personally affected, option based entirely on dollars, and fresh fresh fresh it seems, by every BC Ferries snare in without any consideration to customer 6.57 Kg 5.91 Kg 5.25 Kg the past year, I’ve pounded out several service, pretty much sums up the com- IMPORTED NO. 1, FROM SOUTH AMERICA IMPORTED WHOLE ferry rants. None were ever published pany’s position. because I always came to see that Ultimately, the company does not BANANAS TROPICAL GOLD issues involving BC Ferries are never appear to understand or care that the PREMIUM PINEAPPLES black and white. For example, despite ferries are Gulf Islanders’ highways. the incredibly irksome ferry scenarios They are an essential service and this I have encountered over the years, BC is why we get so passionate about 2 2 Ferries has also done things that make ferry-related issues. Our lives often 00 00 me want to fall on my knees and say LBS FOR revolve around ferry service; some- “thank you.” Usually this involves ferry times our livelihoods depend on it; we 1 5 workers who are willing to step outside frequently have to take time off work fresh fresh rigid BC Ferries regulations and offer a and school to use it. The ability to plan 1.10 Kg Each little fl exibility. I have found ferry work- ahead becomes important. The need ers on all routes extremely helpful and for on-time schedules, big enough IMPORTED FROM CHINA BC GROWN EXTRA FANCY IMPORTED SEEDLESS accommodating. boats and the ability to make reserva- MINI SWEETIE ROYAL GALA JAPANESE MANDARIN Much of my ferry ire — and that tions is crucial. of others at the meeting — revolves Somehow BC Ferries needs to MANDARINS APPLES ORANGES around trying to meet appointments recognize the important role it plays in in Vancouver, where timing is essential all of the communities it serves — not and the unpredictability of ferry travel just the money-making ones. Perhaps 2 00 ¢ 49 makes planning a mind-frazzling ven- decision-makers need only to re-visit FOR ture. Late boats, dropped schedules . . their own company statement once in 4 68 Lb 6 . in the big picture, it may seem trivial, awhile, as described on its website: fresh fresh fresh and I am not complaining about the “As the primary provider of coastal 1.50 2 Lb Bag Kg 5 Lb Box service itself because I am aware that I ferry transportation in the province, choose to live on an island. BC Ferries recognizes its unique role in The issue for me is the stress of deal- the region’s economy. From maintain- | no club cards | no gimmicks | no points ing with something so essential in my ing a constant fl ow of goods and ser- life that is also so unpredictable. vices, to linking families and friends, I do “get” BC Ferries perspective to attracting tourists to our many JUST GREAT VALUE and INSTANT SAVINGS on Gulf Islands ferry service — as a unique destinations, our company is a EVERY TIME YOU SHOP company, it must look at its bottom key participant in the development of line and also make decisions based on coastal communities.” providing the best service to the most Perhaps a company that made deci- customers. But neither of these bodes sions within a framework that truly + + + + + +PEPSI +7-UP +CRUSH SOFT ¼ SQUARES CLASSIC 5 CHEESE GRILLED VEG well for islanders, who are a customer recognized its crucial role in the bigger +SCHWEPPES +DR PEPPER IMPERIAL TOSCANO minority and whose ferry routes run at picture would be more palatable for +MOUNTAIN DEW MARGARINE GOURMET PIZZA a dollar loss. island users. +LIPTON BRISK ICED TEA The other problem for islanders, as Much of Monday’s meeting centred +MUG ROOTBEER Bob Jones pointed out, is that BC Fer- around the issue of islanders travelling ries is a monopoly. There is no need for between Fulford and Tsawwassen via 3 00 3 it to woo Gulf Islands customers with Swartz Bay, with the company repeat- FOR 99 00 better, cheaper service, because island- edly saying “we don’t offer a connecting FOR 4 2 ers are not able to take our business service” and there is absolutely nothing 10 elsewhere. that can be done to improve the service. FROZEN Thankfully for islanders, BC Ferries’ Here is a bit of irony on that subject: 2 Litre Bottle + Dep 3 Lb/1.36 Kg Each 330-375 Gram Box routes and service levels are defi ned in In April 2003, on the day the corpora- ASSORTED VARIETIES CHILLED ASSORTED CONCENTRATED ASSORTED VARIETIES the Coastal Ferry Services Contract so it tion transferred to an independent ECONO PAK MINUTE MAID OLD SOUTH has to meet certain service standards. company amid much fanfare, I hap- But other than that, I saw an almost pened to be waiting in line for the 6:15 COOKIES ORANGE JUICE +ORANGE +APPLE alarming level of disconnection a.m. Long Harbour ferry to Tsawwas- JUICE/BLEND between ferry user and operator at sen. Sadly, for the brand new company, last week’s meeting, with the company the Queen of Nanaimo suffered a often exhibiting complete disregard for mechanical problem and couldn’t run 2 00 2 00 its Gulf Islands customers beyond the that morning. FOR FOR ¢ bottom line, and ferry users showing an To our “isn’t this new company great” 4 7 almost inappropriate level of “entitle- amazement, calls were made and the 99 ment” for privileges that aren’t really stranded vehicles were told to drive to legitimate. 300-350 Gram Package 1.89 Litre Carton + Dep 330 mL Carton Fulford where, with headlights on to I understand where both sides are identify them, they were given prior- ASSORTED CEREAL MINUTEAPPLE MAID ASSORTED JUICE +PEPSI +7-UP coming from, but at this rate they will ity loading and disembarking on the KELLOGG’S + +CRUSH +DR PEPPER never meet on a common ground. Skeena and ensured passage to Tsaw- MINI WHEATS +PUNCH +NESTEA Users will continue to demand too wassen via Swartz Bay. FIVE ALIVE +PARTY PACK much and BC Ferries will continue to That unheard-of action prompted + resist addressing things that could eas- much touting of the newly-formed +ORANGE JUICE ily be fi xed. company, which was suddenly seen as For example, on the ferry user side, capable of greater fl exibility than the 99 99 the idea that Tsawwassen-bound government-run version. 99 vehicles arriving at Swartz Bay from Things have sure changed in six 2 2 6 Fulford should jump the line over years. Vancouver Island drivers is not realistic. It is realistic, however, that BC Ferries The writer is a longtime island resi- 540-555 Gram Box 10 x 200 mL Carton + Dep 24 x 355 mL Tin + Dep fi nd some way to improve our chances dent, who uses ferries frequently. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 | A17 Sports& Tom Varzeliotis Booth Canal & More Recreation www.alcy.ca GISS VOLLEYBALL GISS hosts best of north island Six teams vie for right now,” she said. The GISS boys held spots at island their own against the fi nals powerful GISS Alum- ni team in a series of games played over the • 5” CONTINUOUS GUTTERS • SOFFIT BY SEAN MCINTYRE weekend in a pre-cham- DRIFTWOOD STAFF pionship warm up. • FASCIA COVER • DOWN SPOUT The senior boys Scor- The alumni team, pions volleyball squad made up of many play- • GUTTERGUARDS has yet to lose a single ers from the 2008 GISS match to any “AA” team PHOTO BY JOHN CAMERON senior squad, won so far this season. six of its seven games TOUCHDOWN: Running back Sam Miles stretches for a touchdown as GISS That’s a streak head though, Booth said, her Scorpions defeat E. J. Milne (Sooke) Wolverines 24 to 0. coach Kellie Booth team didn’t lose any doesn’t want to see games by more than six Current Schedule CROSSING TIME: 35 MINS GISS SOCCER come to an end as the points. team gets ready to host GISS alumni team CHECK WWW.BCFERRIES.CA FOR LATEST SCHEDULES the North Island “AA” players included Cam Championships on the Johnson, Tony Mason, FULFORD - SWARTZ BAY Junior boys make history weekend. Cayce Fedberg, Stu CURRENT SCHEDULE Island championships hold cool to see them come together like The tournament Garside, James Cam- they did.” brings together the eron, Hal Cook, Dave September 27, 2009 - June 29, 2010 silver lining The Scorpions opened the tour- top six teams from the Outerbridge, Cole nament with a 2-1 victory against northern Vancouver Wrigley and Chris BY SEAN MCINTYRE hometown favourites Brooks Second- Island region. Five of Howe. DRIFTWOOD STAFF ary School and didn’t look back. The the teams will move on Booth is confident LEAVE LEAVE Until last week, not a single junior team steamrolled opponents from the to take part in the Van- the experience gained team from Gulf Islands Secondary Comox Valley and Victoria to qualify for couver Island Champi- by her players compet- FULFORD HARBOUR SWARTZ BAY School had ever won a medal at any the fi nals. onships on the Nov. 21 ing above their level for Vancouver Island championship event. With a roster stacked full of Grade 10 weekend. most of the season will Thanks to some fancy footwork and a giants, Victoria’s Claremont Secondary The GISS squad fin- come in handy when whole lot of team spirit, the junior boys School cruised to a 5-0 victory in the ished a day-long event they hit the court on Scorpions soccer team finished their tournament fi nal on Tuesday, Nov. 3. held last week at Park- Friday. three-day tournament in Powell River “We battled hard but we knew they lands Secondary in Volleyball fans can with a 3-1 record and a silver-medal were the better team,” Pearson said. Sidney with a respect- catch some of the fi nish. “They were huge.” able 4-2 record. The two region’s best volleyball “These kids weren’t just playing ghet- Despite the tough loss, Pearson said, GISS defeats, she added, action beginning at 2 to soccer, there were tons of wicked players on the junior squad were ecstat- came at the hands of p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13 moves and brilliant goals,” said Keegan ic to bring home the silver. two solid “AAA” teams. in the GISS gymnasium. Pearson, head coach of the junior boys He said the experience gained from Booth said her team Games resume on Sat- squad. Pearson, a Grade 12 student at this experience will surely help them at has a lot going for it as urday morning at 9:30 GISS, said the event was a great way the senior level and beyond. the boys prepare for a.m. to cap off his inaugural foray into the Pearson thanked island trainers Sue this weekend’s tourna- “We’re expecting a coaching world. Spencer and Robert Rustad for their ment. really good turnout and “It was so great to make school his- support on behalf of the entire junior “I’m pretty happy some very good ball,” tory with these guys,” he said. “It was team. with where my team is she said.
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The catch: Having now com- into TSN in the past while the MS Society pleted the challenge, few weeks may not would guarantee the Collombin understands IS YOUR WELL WATER SAFE TO DRINK? have recognized him, spots and pay the $750 the post-race euphoria but GISS teacher David entrance fee, team that brings athletes to Contamination can occur without Collombin was among members were required line up for next year’s the thousands of par- to raise at least $7,500 event the very next day changes in colour or taste. ticipants fi lmed in Pen- each for the organiza- after the race, no matter ticton at last summer’s tion before they could what torture they put $25.00 per test • Results in 24 hours Ironman competition. claim their places in the themselves through to Be Safe • Test Annually! A 39-year-old father race. get there. He won’t be of four, Collombin said To his lasting sur- participating in 2010, that five years ago he prise and gratitude, however, for the good had never heard of the Collombin managed to reason that he prom- MBMB LABS LABS Ironman and barely raise $16,000, mainly ised his wife he wouldn’t knew what triathlons through online dona- sign up again. 2062 Henry Avenue W. were. This past August, tions made by friends “As soon as I did my Sidney, B.C. V8L 1Y5 656-1334 however, he not only and family members fi rst one I knew my wife put himself through “back east.” Salt Spring was 100 per cent cor- the ultimate endurance was also generous, with rect, because that one challenge, but helped GISS students con- killed me,” Collombin Salt Spring Island Community Services raise $16,000 for Mul- tributing the largest laughed. 268 Fulford-Ganges Rd. tiple Sclerosis in the dollar amount on the Along with the rush 250-537-9971 process. More than two island. (The student that follows comple- www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca months after the com- who donated the most tion, Collombin said COUNSELLING SERVICES ARE FREE pleting the race, Col- was allowed to shave the reason he loves tri- lombin is still thrilled the teacher’s head and athlons is that the race * Counselling Services: Short-term counselling for adults, youth and by the experience. body.) is for everyone and any- families. Canadian triathlete While some people one can do it, includ- * Alcohol and Drug Program: Prevention and treatment service is free and Olympic gold med- take years of constant ing the 300-lb. woman PHOTO CONTRIBUTED and confi dential. alist Simon Whitfi eld — training to build up to David Collombin runs in the Ironman race. and the 70-year-old * Family Place: Drop in Mon., Tues., Thurs. 9-12:30. Rugg Huggers Fri. 10-1. who owns property on their fi rst Ironman, Col- man he competed with Dad ‘N Me Sat. 8:30-10. Salt Spring — has lately lombin had just five in his fi rst race — both * Let’s Do Brunch: Tuesday, 9:30am - 12:30pm raised local promi- man. The Ironman, as that gives around 80 per months to prepare for of whom easily beat his * Food Bank: Open Tuesday, 11am - 4pm nence for the sport that Collombin explained, is cent priority to racers a race that starts with a time. In addition, the * The Wall: Indoor Rock Climbing Gym, open Thurs. & Sun. 6:30-9:30 pm. combines swimming, by far the most gruel- from the previous year 3.8-km swim, moves to triathlon is one of the Information: [email protected] or 250-537-8970 bicycling and running. ling. and the next 10-15 per a 180-km bike ride and only places where regu- * Recycle Depot: Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, Although the race con- While many will cent to race volunteers. ends with a full mara- lar people can compete 349 Rainbow Rd., 250-537-1200. sistently holds those have heard of the world “The day after the thon-length run of 42.2 alongside professional * Seniors Wellness Programs: Call Sharon Glover at 250-537-4607. three components, in championships that race, 3,000 spots are km. athletes, who will be * Emergency Mental Health Services: Available 4 pm to midnight at Lady that order, the overall take place in Hawaii, available [for the follow- To put the distances in there at the fi nish line, Minto Hospital. Call 250-538-4840 length of sanctioned Ironman competitions ing year]. Most spots are perspective, Collombin cheering them on at the * 24-hr. Crisis Line: Toll free: 1-866-386-6323. Caller is connected with the races can range from take place all over the taken in the fi rst hour,” described swimming end. Need Crisis Centre in Victoria. “sprints” to the Olympic world. The annual Pen- Collombin said. from the public beach “No one can really length and half-Iron- ticton race is the only Collombin was sur- at St. Mary Lake to the do this kind of thing one that happens in prised to get an email access point on Tripp by themselves,” Col- Canada. last spring from a fam- Road — and then doing lombin acknowledged. Collombin started ily acquaintance, Jas- it three more times. He thanks his wife and participating in sprint- per Blake. The son of The length of his bike family for their support, length triathlons two his father’s former col- ride meant starting at as well as all the people seasons ago, at loca- league and a profes- Mount Washington and who donated to the MS tions as nearby as Elk sional triathlete, Blake ending at the Crofton Society on his behalf. Lake, Sooke and Van- was looking for people ferry terminal. “Even Massage therapy by couver. After doing “a to join his team at the now that I’ve done it, I Mardon Dary was also Christmas Story bunch” of each of the next Ironman as a fund- still think, ‘holy crap!’” an essential remedy to lower distance ver- raiser for MS. “Triathlon’s a very training. sions, he thought he “I was thinking of vol- selfi sh sport, especially “This was a really “might one day take unteering to get into it, when you get into the excellent experience for Writing Contest the plunge” and try the then I got this surprise longer distances. You me,” Collombin con- Ironman. The problem email. So I didn’t even can’t just train at the cluded. “Some people The deadline for our annual writing contest was that gaining a spot question it, I just said, local pool or just do a will only do it one time is Thursday, December 3rd. is nearly impossible for ‘Yes! I’m in,’” Collombin half-hour bike ride. You in their whole life and first-timers, due to a recalled. need to do four or fi ve just to fi nish is monu- Win a cash prize for a story space rationing process Blake’s mother was hours or you’ll never mentally huge.” of up to 500 words about Christmas WOMEN’S SOCCER or the Christmas Season. • Write a story of 500 words or less whose topic relates to Christmas or Div.-2 women fi nd long-sought win the Christmas season. • All Gulf Islands students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 are eligible. Extra eff ort leads to win first half when game star Val Norgard said that Erin Hornell Cunningham put the ball into had an outstanding game in net, • Stories will be judged by retired teachers and librarians on quality of against Lakehill Reds the net “with a composed fi nish- where she stopped an extremely writing, clarity of presentation and originality of theme. ing touch.” hard shot that went past several • Winning entries will be published in the Driftwood in December. BY ELIZABETH NOLAN “Coming into the second half players. DRIFTWOOD STAFF • The name, age, address and telephone number of the writer must be we put a lot of pressure on them “She denied a stunning drive written on the back of each entry. Salt Spring United’s Div.-2 and had a lot of shots on net,” to the top right corner near the women found their stride against said Norgard, who put a ball into end of the game to maintain the • Send entries to the Driftwood, 328 Lower Ganges Rd., Lakehill Reds last week, fi nish- the crossbar. Lorna Walde, who lead.” Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V3, email to [email protected] or fax ing a hard-fought game in pos- Norgard also singled out for her SS United finished the game to 250-537-2613. session of the ball and an extra quality play, had a crossbar foil without any subs, feeling • For more information, call 250-537-9933. point in the standings. her shot on net as well. exhausted but gratified, espe- Lakehill Reds scored first in Further into the second half, cially after tying for points in Teachers: Classes with the highest participation level are eligible Sunday’s game on their home striker Cheryle Johnson showed their last two matches. to win a donation of $100 made on behalf of the class to the charity of turf, in hard-driving play that their choice! great determination and with “It’s satisfying for us to get the ended in a kick that was “basical- extra effort put the ball into the win after not getting it the last ly unstoppable,” said SS United middle. Cunningham then took two games,” Norgard said. player LeeAnn Norgard. “They the the ball into the Reds’ net SS United stays at home for had some really fast forwards, with a gentle tap for a “beautiful its next two matches, playing Tel: 250-537-9933 Fax: 250-537-2613 and came in on the left side with fi nish.” against the castaways this com- '5,& )3,!.$3 328 Lower Ganges Road an outstanding shot from an For the rest of the match, SS ing Sunday. angle on the left and drove it into United took on a solid defensive The team is currently tied for $RIFTWOOD 9/52 #/--5.)49 .%730!0%2 3).#% email: news@gulfi slands.net the top right corner.” role, putting on the pressure to third place with Lakehill Reds SS United came back in the keep the point advantage. and Vic West. 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Adney Clifton eldest of ten children, Floyd was born www.saltspringunitarian.com 2x360.00Janet Anderson Booth Canal Rd. on August 10th, 1929 on Salt Spring COIN GIVEAWAY 0021 TUTTLE, Island. He was predeceased by his WILL BLUEBIRDS return to brothers Harold and Earl and his sister Salt Spring Island? Presenta- COMING EVENTS Adney Tuttle died November 1, 2009 at the tion by Endangered Species Winners of a 2010 age of 78 on Salt Spring Island, BC. Adney is Brenda. He is survived by his siblings biologist Trudy Chatwin for the Sydney, Albert, Elma, Garry, Joyce, SSI Conservancy. Thursday, survived by his beloved wife Gwenyth and their and Pearl. From early on in Floyd's Nov. 19, Community Gospel Winter Olympics coin set three daughters, Alison of Kelowna, Sandra Hall, 7:30. Suggested donation life he demonstrated his love and caring for his family. In $5. (Larry O'Gorman) of Ottawa, and Karen (Corey Grade 11 after his father was seriously injured in a logging from Country Grocer. Sharman) of McKinney, Texas, along with fi ve accident, Floyd quit school in order to provide for his family. INFORMATION grandchildren: Sidney, Caroline, Kylie, Liam and He worked hard in the forest industry until his retirement. Calum. He also leaves his brother William Tuttle He had a real zest for life and was a man who always made CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! 89% of islanders read the and family of Medicine Hat, Alberta. DRIFTWOODfriends and family PREPAID--2X6 feel welcome in his home. BLY HeKAYE will always Driftwood each week, so you be remembered and never be forgotten by his loving wife, can fi nd what you need and Adney met his wife and best friend Gwen in 1955 OBITIrene whom he adored for 61 wonderful years. He was the sell what you don’t in while they both worked in Williams Lake; Gwen 2x432.00love of her life. Floyd cherished his time with his daughter the Driftwood Classifi eds. For private party merchandise ads DRIFTWOODas a registered PREPAID--2X5 nurse from Sydney, ALISON Australia MC- and BLYMarlene KAYE Dergousoff 0007 (Jim) and his son Wayne Kaye (Cathy). that total a value of less than CLENNAAdney as a constable with the RCMP. In 1964 DEATHSHe was a devoted grandfather to Jeremy Kaye (Janet), Nicola $200, use your Chamber of Adney completed his commerce degree while (Kaye), Palmer (Luke), and James Dergousoff (Danielle). And Commerce Residents Card 2x360.00 and save 50% off the price of Thanks to all who entered. attending Carleton University. In 1974 Adney more recently he was blessed with two great grandchildren your ad. 250.537.9933, clas- Luella and Felix Kaye. His greatest joy was his family and ALISONspent aMCCLENNAN year at Laval 0007University mastering sifi ed@gulfi slands.net DEATHS in turn the family treasured their time with him. He will be French. He retired in Ottawa from the force as remembered with love and pride by us all. COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS chief superintendent, and then transferred to the Floyd enjoyed working and playing hard. He was his own Solicitor General's Offi ce as a consultant. He and man, honest, humble and fair, who embraced life's Gwen retired to the McLennan Valley, Salt Spring challenges head on. He had a passion for sport from softball, 4th Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Students of the VIU ‘Faces Island, where he traded in his red serge for fl annel badminton, and hunting in his early years; becoming an of Addiction’ Group Present a free Public Forum: and riding boots for gumboots. avid golfer at Mt. Brenton Golf Course later on. He also wednesday, november 25th 2009 We wish to thank Dr. Ron Reznick and the nursing served in community organizations; the Native Sons and DRIFTWOODCONVERSATIONS PREPAID--3X2 VANESSA PURDY the Lions Club, where he enjoyed the camaraderie, as well from 6:00-8:00 pm (doors open at 5:30) staff at Lady Minto Hospital for all of their support ON YOUTH UNDER 29 as providing service for the community. 3x144.00 and compassion. Floyd was a wonderful man with a twinkle in his eye and CONVERSATIONS 0021 In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to Lady Minto a 'tease' up his sleeve. He made life full of fun and will be COMINGgulf island EVENTS secondary school multipurpose room, 112 rainbow rd, salt spring island Hospital. A service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, sorely missed by all who knew him. We'll love you forever. November 21, 2009 at the Community Gospel Chapel, 147 There will be a Celebration of Life, Saturday, November Topics will include: Adequate Housing, Adequate food, Exploitation, and Addictions. Vesuvius Bay Road. Friends are invited to join his family 14th, at 1:00 p.m., at the Eagles Hall, 921 First Avenue, The format will include panel speakers, focus group discussions and the evening in celebrating Adney's life at his home at 157 McLennan Ladysmith, BC. In lieu of fl owers we request donations be will conclude with questions and a large group discussion. Doors will open at 5:30 Drive, Salt Spring Island, that afternoon at 2:00 pm. made to the B.C. Cancer Society and/or the B.C. Heart and and refreshments will be provided. For more information, please feel free to contact Stroke Foundation. us at [email protected], or visit our facebook group ‘Community Concerns’. 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Estate Sale? Lost income but 870 SF SHOP for lease avail. Read it off -island on-line. SPECIAL Pioneer Steel Manufacturers, now at Merchant Mews, nr. 1-800-668-5422. don’t want to move? 2 BDRM designer cabin 750 Facing diffi cult decisions? Ganges. Insulated, heated, sq.ft., bright, hexagon, near WHAT'S ON gulfi slandsaqua.com LET US BUY YOUR HOUSE skylights, bathroom. Ideal as town. W/D, in-fl oor heat, incl. PAGE B6 HOMES WANTED & SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS! warehouse or construction water, parking, grbge pickup. free WE CAN HELP WITH MORE shop. Richard 250-380-1669. Avail. Dec 1. Long term. Mark- HOMES FOR RENT HOMES FOR RENT fl ea bath included CHOICES. us 250-537-4579. WE BUY HOUSES You can sell for cash or COTTAGES with any grooming 2 BDRM house, newly reno’d, Damaged House? sell and rent back. close to schools in Ganges. appointment. Toenails Pretty House? Moving? Lease your home to us Studio or workshop. Avail. with cash back now NEWLY RENO Vesuvius bach ISLAND EXPLORER special $10. Book today! Divorcing? Estate Sale? sep ent, near bus, long term, immed. $1300/mo. + hydro. We will Buy your House and we buy it later. Call 250-537-6860. Quick Cash & Private. TOLL FREE 1-888-255-0134 NS $550+ utils. 250-537-0008 Property Management Ltd. & Real Estate Services 250.653.4871 Mortgage Too High and www.sellsmartoptions.com 2 BED, 1 bath, 5 appl., 1/2 House won’t sell? SECLUDED & quiet. Beautiful, acre, close to town. Dec. 1, Can’t make payments? MORTGAGES south-end cottage on 15 acres Long term. $1200 + util. 250- Waterfront Cottage, Photos are available We will Lease Your House, of woodland. Sep. laun- 538-2323. Make your Payments 1 bedroom, 1 bath, hardwood fl oors, dry/storage bldg. Wood fl oors AFFORDABLE, CHARMING for purchase @ our on-line and Buy it Later! BANK ON US! Mortgages for and large decks, 1 bedroom, 5 purchases, renovations, debt 1 bdrm lakeview self-con- woodstove, N/S, N/P, hydro & water incl., photostore Call: 1-250-616-9053 appl., Suit quiet single or tained garden apt. Sunny, re- consolidation, foreclosure. couple, Non-smoking please. suits single person only, long term, avail. gulfi slandsdriftwood.com www.webuyhomesbc.com Bank rates and many alterna- no’d and very clean. Must be a Long term. Avail. Nov. 1 quiet, mature neighbour. Non- tive lending programs avail. $890/mo. 250-653-2409. immed...... $850 Let Dave Fitzpatrick simplify smoking, single occupancy on- the process. Mountain City ly. No dogs. $495/mo. + hydro. PETS REMEMBERED PETS REMEMBERED Mortgage 1-888-711-8818 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES ADSL and cable. Nov. 1 long- Townhouse in Ganges email: dave@mountain term. 250-537-2294. citymortgage.ca 1 bedroom plus den, 1 car garage, propane 3 BDRM, on Salt Spring newly BEAUTIFUL 4 bdrm home on reno’d, skylights, W/D, $1100 acreage, 2 bath, wood fl oors, fi replace, 2 full baths, 2 people max, N/S, REAL ESTATE SERVICES +hydro, long term, bus route. wood stove, gardening oppor- Avail. now. 250-537-9653. tunity, central, N/S $2000 incl N/P, avail Dec 1st, long term ...... $1150 Gentle, loving Laddie died Monday util. Ref req. 250-653-9898. Nov. 2nd after giving his second owner 10 INVESTOR/DEVELOPER IS Buying BC land. Email confi - APARTMENTS FURNISHED BEAUTIFUL, MODERN, furn. months of pure joy and comfort. He will be dential land info to 1 BR. Avail. Jan 20-Mar. 4. All 2 Bedroom Town House, [email protected]. util’s. $800. 250-537-4311 2 ½ baths propane insert, hardwood fl oors, greatly missed by Michelle & Jake, Lauretta & BRIGHT NEW furn. bach. suite on Long Harbour. Quiet CLEAN, 1 bdrm. ocean view dishwasher, like new, close to town, N/S, Bob, Scooter & Noodles, Mike & Woody, Joyce REAL ESTATE listings for the location. Incl. linens, pots, cabin, well insulated, suits DRIFTWOOD& Sophie, Mark PREPAID--2X3 & Jackie & Teemoo. MICHELLE Special Gulf Islands are viewable anywhere dishes, etc. Mnth or longterm. quiet single, NS, cat OK, long N/P, avail. Nov 1st, long term ...... $1350 in the world with internet access. fr $600-$720/mo. Avail. now, term. $700 + util. 537-1968. GRANTthanks to Dr. Malcom Bond & Stephanie for www.gulfi slandsrealestate.ca 250-537-4579. ISLAND EXPLORER --2X7 ISLAND EX- COTTAGES ON St. Mary 3 Bedroom Lake View Home, 2x216.00their kind care during his last 16 hours. Lake, fully furnished, NS, NP. PLORER OTHER AREAS MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT Starting at $650/mo., available 2 ½ baths, hardwood fl oors, furnished, MICHELLE GRANTSleep tight 0479 Papa Bear, Oct. 15 to Apr 1. 250-537- 2x504.00 FLORIDA - 40 ACRE parcels 2585. washer/dryer, woodstove, live in cat, PETS‘till REMEMBERED we meet again at Rainbow Bridge. NOW ONLY 2 sites avail. on ISLAND EXPLORER 0736 100% useable. $119,900 ea. DEC. 1 - Mar 31. Warm, includes hydro, water, & local phone, N/S, While They Last. No Closing acreage close to Ganges with HOMES FOR RENT services, bring your trailer or bright, beautiful 2 bdrm., 2 Costs. Owner Financing from bath, furn. home on scenic N/P, avail. January and February 3 1/2% Call 1-800-FLA-LAND RV. $400 & $600 + hydro. 250-537-2650 lv. message. acreage overlooking Fulford ...... $1500 (352-5263) Florida Woodland Valley. Hardwood fl oors, lots Group, Inc. Lic. RE Broker. of windows/ skylights, decks. MOBILE HOMES & PADS Wood & elec. heat. w/d, d/w. Channel Ridge View Home, YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS NS, NP. Ref’s pls. $1100 + Laddie LARGE 2 bdrm mobile home, util. 653-4117. Master Suite plus 3 additional bedrooms, newly reno’d, new appl’s. DOUBLE WIDE Mobile, Rain- large kitchen, all appliances, extensive Call 310.3535 $850/mo. plus hydro. Call 250- bow Rd. across from high- 537-6860. school, 3 BR, 1.5 ba., $950 + decks with hot tub, N/S, N/P, long term avail. util’s, N/S, cat ok, Ref’s req. Avail. Dec. 1 250-537-2239. immed...... $2400 Find what you need, sell what you don’t. NEWLY RENOVATED, 3 bdrm, Vesuvius area, W/D, Beautiful Waterfront High End Home, Deadline 10 am Tuesday F/S, D/W. N/P $1400/mo. 250- for Wednesday paper, 760-0309. 3 bedrooms plus loft, 4 baths, indoor pool, Salt Spring 4 pm Wednesday for Friday paper. ONE BDRM apartments. New- private dock, N/S, N/P, avail. immediately ly remodeled. New kitchens and baths. N/S. Near ocean & ...... $2700 lake. On bus route, $700/mo. “New to You” Long term. 360-686-3342. Merchandise ads with items totalling less than $200 receive a 50% discount with your Residents Card. OFFICE/RETAIL 250-537-4722 1-800-800-9492 CUTE 100 sq.ft. offi ce space, ANTIQUES/VINTAGE FOOD PRODUCTS GARAGE SALES MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE near Ganges, glassed deck, Island Explorer is a fully licensed, bonded management bright, $250/mo. 250-653-9898. company under the laws of the B.C. Govt. NEW TO YOU FABULOUS FLEAMARKET HOT TUB COVERS Find what you need and sell Saturday Nov. 14, 10am-2pm From $310. Free delivery, free SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION what you don’t, in the Drift- at Fulford Hall, Table rental: disposal of old cover. New wood New to You classifi ed CALDWELL’S 8ft~$20, 4ft~$10, Delicious foam inserts from $80/ea. 250- ACCOMMODATION INFO for section. For private party mer- homemade food available. 538-8244. the Gulf Islands is a mouse- chandise ads that total a value OAKSPRING FARM For info call 250-537-5482 click away: of less than $200, use your HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Local LIONS GARAGE Sale: Fridays & Best price. Best quality. All www.gulfi slandstourism.com Chamber of Commerce Resi- Free Range & Grain Fed dents Card and save 50% off Saturdays only, 10am - 12pm. Many shapes & colours available. Pork, Chicken & Beef household items. Note: We now offer 1-866-652-6837 SHARED ACCOMMODATION the price of your ad. 250-537-2152, 537-5380 250-537-9933, furniture pickups. We do not accept www.thecoverguy.com classifi ed@gulfi slands.net appliances. Drop-offs accepted only on Fri. & Sat. morning. Please no MOBILE STORAGE contain- HOME OF HEALING. Accom- modation avail. Daily/ weekly 3 BDRM 2.5 BTHRM LARGE OCEANFRONT garbage!! 103 Bonnet Ave. ers (Sea Cans 20’-40’). Rent. 5 APPL FENCED GARDEN FULFORD HARBOUR VIEW AUCTIONS Sell. As new or used. Low rates. View, ensuite, quiet. delivery local. 250-537-7195. www.homeofhealing.com 250- WATERFRONT 24/7 2 BDRM 2.5 BTHRM MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 537-1219. UNRESERVED BANKRUPT- BOOTH BAY FRONTAGE OFFICE AREA/ MEDIA RM CY Auction, CerPro Energy, SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ HOUSEMATE WANTED: to Sunset Farm ACCOMMODATION RIGHT in WOOD STVE/ELECT ELECT HEAT MTH 2 MTH December 1, Redcliff, Alberta. or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and share 2 bdrm duplex. Near WORKSHOP/GARAGE NS NP $2000. + UTIL Late model pipeline equip- est. 1982 Whistler Village avail. Feb. 14 secure. Easymove Container Ganges, with 1 young man ment, pipelayers, graders, - Feb. 21, 2010. 250-537- Services. Serving Vancouver and one cat. Dec 1 to Apr 1 or NS NP 2150. + UTIL MID SOUTH END 123973 hydrovac, trenchers, back- Naturally Grown 5207. Island. 1-888-331-3279. longer. $400/mo plus util. 250- ISLAND 129567 hoes, excavators, oilfi eld trail- SS Lamb 537-1403. 2 BDRM 1 BATH A FREE Telephone service - THEY’RE HERE! Hall-Trees 3 BDRM 2.5 BTHRM OCEANFRONT COTTAGE ers & trucks. Call CPA 1-403- Gov’t Inspected Get Your First Month Free. w/ bench; nesting, sofa & cof- 269-6600. ROOMS FOR rent N. Beach 4 APPL GARDEN AREA 15 SEPT TO 15 JULY Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No fee tables; blanket racks, Rd. Avail now: $450-$550 incl. Available Year Round Deposits. No Credit Checks. magazine racks, hat/coat util Shared liv rm, kitch, 2 bath. BOOTH BAY FRONTAGE HEAT WOOD ONLY BUILDING SUPPLIES Also available: wool socks, Call Freedom Phone Lines To- racks, occasional chairs! Cor- N/P, N/S 250-537-6987 WOOD STVE/ELECT NS NP $1000. + UTIL comforters, knitting wool, day Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. ner sectional, good selection SHARED ACCOMMODA- WORKSHOP/GARAGE SOUTH END 88611 LOCAL MAPLE fl ooring, 5 3/8 pillows, and sheepskin rugs. AT LAST! An iron fi lter that kitchen/dining & bedroom fur- works. IronEater! Fully patent- niture! Truck loads new & TION: Bright room for health NS NP 1425 + UTIL x 10’ x 3/4, $4.50 B.F. obo. conscious, sharing person in 2 BDRM 1 BATH Approx. 500 B.F. 537-6907. 250-537-2082 ed Canada/U.S.A. Removes good used mattresses: all MID ISLAND 71249 WOOD/ELECT HEAT iron, hardness, sulfur, smell, sizes, all models, all cheap! family home on acreage manganese from well water. Tools, axes, heaters too! BUY $525/mo. all incl. Nr. Ganges. 3 BDRM 2.5 BTHRM OCEANFRONT COTTAGE FREE ITEMS Since 1957. Phone 1-800-BIG & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. 250-653-9898. STRATA ADULT COMM 1 SEPT TO 30 JUNE SEE US FOR A FAST QUOTE IRON; Visa, M/C buyandsave.ca 4 APPL FIREPLACE NS NP $850. +UTIL www.bigirondrilling.com. SUITES, LOWER ON ALL YOUR BUILDING 2 RED VELVET, upholstered WINE MAKING equipment, 4 ROYALLEASE ASSIGNMENT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT--2X7MID ISLAND 125828 chairs; 1 swivel. You pick up. DECORATIVE STONE Panels carboys, fermenting pail, Buon ROYALNS NP 1425 PROPERTY + UTIL MGMT REQUIREMENTS! 250-537-8754. “EasyROCK” - The Beauty of Vino fi lter unit, corker, capper, 900 SQ FT. basement studio. LWR LEVEL APT Nov. 1. Very private, 5 mins. to MID ISLAND 105674 BEAUTY SALON furniture stone without the mason: Easy much more $155. Call Bill 250- 2x504.00 LARGE STUDIO SETTING • Flooring Installation: Light Weight: 653-4661. Ganges. Util. included. $650, and equipment. Excellent con- phone 250-537-8718. ROYAL2 BDRM PROPERTY1 BTHRM 0736FULL BATH PRIV LAUNDRY dition. Call 250-931-3330. R-4.5 Value: Built Green: A-1 UPPER LEVEL SUITE NS NP $ 850. + % UTIL • Heating Fire rating: 604-248-2062: MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ABOVE GROUND basement HOMES FOR RENT WASHER & DRYER, trampo- www.jmcomprock.com. bachelor suite. Newly renovat- WOOD/ELECTRIC HEAT MID ISLAND 90959 • Eaves line, truck bed liner. Please 4 APPL ON BUS ROUTE DRINKING WATER fi ltration, ed new appliances. Private en- 1 BDRM 1 BTHRM SLEGG LUMBER call 250-537-6528. RECENTLY CUT arbutus or trance. Garden plot available. NS NP $895. + UTIL SOUTH • Plumbing 3-stage, rvrse osmosis, perfect alder branches. 250-537-8342 AVAIL UNTIL 1 MAY 4 APPL cond. $120. 250-537-4311 Quiet setting across from END 89908 FUEL/FIREWOOD or 537-0710. Cusheon Lake. 10 mins. from LAKE VIEW ACREAGE • Roofing ELECTRIC STOVE, 2 ovens, Ganges. Available Dec.1. 3 BDRM 1 BTHRM NS NP $800. +UTIL good cond., $100. Two dehu- $600/month utilities incl. Con- 4 APPL W/CHAIR ACCESS MID ISLAND 112379 For all your building FIREWOOD midifi ers: Kenmore 17 $100, tact Andy 250-475-3821. requirements, large or small! Classic 15 $135. Both for up to ELECT/WOOD HEAT 2 BDRM 2 BTHRM Cut, split & delivered 1000 sq. ft. Classic cast iron BEAUTIFUL FULLY furn. very CEDAR PRE FAB COTTAGE lrg bachelor main-fl oor suite in OFFICE AREA 5 APPL FIREWOOD bath tub, 5.5’, $350. MEC in- OCEANFRONT HIGH BANK CUT,MARCO SPLIT line fl uid trainer for rear bike Vesuvius. $675 util’s incl. FURN EXEC TWNHSE wheel, $130. 250-537-1909. Salt Spring Centre Avail. mid-Nov. 250-537-5541 NS NP $1675. + UTIL NS NP $1600. + UTIL & DELIVERED School - Second Hand or 250-537-9346 (after Friday). NORTH END 127254 804 Fulford-Ganges Rd. 250-537-6170 FIND IT! SELL IT! MID ISLAND 119479 Sporting Goods Sale 537-4978 Find what you need and sell BRIGHT 1 bdrm. Own en- 2 BDRM 1 BTHRM Standing timber what you don’t - in the Drift- Coming soon! trance, large patio & yard, W/D wood Classifi eds. For private N/S. $700+util’s. 250 537- 4 APPL OCEANFRONT & logs wanted party merchandise ads that to- Gratefully accepting 6601. CEDAR PRE FAB COTTAGE MARCO 250.537.6170 tal a value of less than $200, donations of used but BRIGHT, SUNNY, lakeview ELECT/WOOD HEAT or 250.538.0022 use your Chamber of Com- useable sports equip- new bachelor suite avail. Nov. LOW BANK ACCESS Who reads us? merce Residents Card and ment of all kinds until 15. $600/mo. incl. N/S, N/P. NS NP $1700. + UTIL save 50% off the price of your 250-544-1125 (Saanichton). ad. 250.537.9933, clas- Nov. 20th. NORTH END 127253 88% of Islanders read the HONEST OL’S sifi ed@gulfi slands.net For pick up call CLEAN, COMFORTABLE Blair at 250-537-8707 fully furn., bach. suite, until H&H TRAILER Sale. Bow Val- end of April close to town. N/S, FIREWOOD ley Ford, Canmore, Alberta. N/P, $650 util’s incl. 250-538- Thousands in discounts. Call 250.537.5577 Driftwood each week. GUARANTEED CORD MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 0999. Cut, Split & delivered Clearing the lot. Cargos, fl at- Cedar Fence Rails beds, car haulers, goose- LARGE, 1 bdrm apt., own en- -Combase survey necks, more! 1-800-403-0084 PIANO FOR sale: upright Fer- try, great view, near Ganges, View @ www.royalproperty.ca 250-653-4165 ext. 257 or alan_way@bowval- rand, antique, excellent cond. long term, NS. $875 incl. util. leyford.com. $1700 250-653-4004. 250-653-9898. Strata/Commercial/Residential Management A22 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
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You may be of the focus is given to the processes in thefocus mood and to takecourage a few torisks reconsider to realize LOOSE: Neil Taurusof rebirth (Apr 20 and – May renewal, 21) as well as to a betterwho wedeal. are. At Itbest, is your you turnare lettingto take go a Mark leads a A goodending deal and of activitycompletion. in your Preparations public and for of closerold security look atpatterns who you that are no and longer are Stiff Men’s Yoga professionalthe New Yearlife isand keeping the advent you ofactive longer servebecoming. you. Be willing to go with the fl ow thesehours days. of The daylight world willis awakening already begin to new even and work with the pace of change that workshop at realitiesamidst and the you deepening are eager todark. be awareSuch andis the is destabilizingLibra (Sep 23 the – Oct ground. 22) Try to see Ganges Yoga perhapsfaith a wecentral silently part holdof it. Revolutionin cyclic renewal. is in if andOur whereimagination you are can in eitheryour ownwork way. for Studio. the air.Saturn How now are inyou Libra sparking will form you lifeits fi andrst of Alternatively,or against beus. willingThat is to why roll learningthe dice others3 Squareto new Aspects realizations? to Pluto. The This maverick aspect is becauserespect you and have control to play our to imagination win! is is the best way for you to go these days. a waning square and so is symbolically such a fundamental feature of personal Thislinked implies to an the inventive waning and half perhaps Moon evenand to Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) SAILING radical approach. How can you go against Likepower. a phoenix, The linea new between you is preparingcontrolling to Autumn Equinox. Yes Moon Phases, the grain of the status quo yet still keep all emergeand frombeing the controlled fl ames. Your by conimaginationfi dence is yourseason friendships and social planetary connections aspects alive?all share growingis delicate on one andhand, vulnerable. yet on the other, At anyyou Choosea symbolic the best, correspondence,leave the rest. according maymoment not be certainworry, offear anything and even anymore. panic Electra earns Jack Langdon Trophy to the natural parallels to the rhythms Thiscan is arise. a complex Learn tocycle breathe for awayyou and these it of dues to the simple measurement as set by most boats on the leg to Captain’s Passage. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) begannegative a few yearsdischarges ago! In and some keep respects, your Crisp conditions cap sailing season cycles illustrated as circles which can Only Kay D and Electra could carry their chutes all Realizing dreams is much of what makes it isfocus getting here even and more now, complicated, balanced withunless a then be quartered to make 4 Elements, the way through the assage and as a result gained life worth living. Knowing the difference youpositive are learning vision. the lesson of re-assessing Clear blue skies, sunshine and steady winds set between4 Seasons, dreams, and wishes, 4 Major hopes, Phases fantasies, of the some advantage. your views, position and overall life the stage for the Salt Spring Island Sailing Club’s illusionsMoon. and Thus delusion is the is naturalthe deeper logic end of situation. Consider that whatever is going Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) Jack Langdon Trophy Race on Nov. 1. Electra rounded Ben Mohr Rock ahead of Kay of theAstrology. deal. Set Thata clear this intention exact Square to know will “wrong” has less to do with what you D, which just managed to sneak by Yolanda at the the difference.occur on November In the positive, 15th, the you birthday are in of “should”Exploring have new done; territory the lord is worksthe call in The usual suspects were on hand for the sailing now. Your investigations can go in any club’s fi nal competitive race of the 2009 season as mark. a goodthe positionU.S. government, to forge ahead.according You to will some mysterious ways. Be willing to give with wantprominent to push through U.S. Astrologers and beyond gives limiting reason oneof hand a variety and ofreceive directions. with Youthe other,may feel or eight ships set sail from Ganges Harbour to Batt They were followed quite closely by a fast-reach- ing Oasis and Empezar. situationsto cocked and self-concepts.brow curiosity. Meeting Expect new some shouldexcited I say, to wing! learn or to teach something Rock and up through Captain’s Passage. people and making new friends is likely new. Curiosity is calling and you may The fleet close-reached back to through Cap- risky moves and ambitious power plays Winds rose steadily throughout the morning, fi ll- now.sure Some to cause of these commotion will beand authority stir the pot. Sagittariushave an (Novinsatiable 22 – Dec desire 21) to know ing in at approximately by 10:55. tain’s Passage and then onward back to Batt Rock. fi gures ready to respond to your requests Forceswhat are is at hidden play to behind. push you Celebrating on to more By 11 a.m., the tide had just turned to a fl ood and The trick here, Kibble said, was to start the sails and earnedAries (Mar rewards. 21 – Expand Apr 20) your scope of solidthe ground. moment You means job feeling is to be the aware passion of infl uence and connections! this and not to resist the fl ow. Life always and move the boat as fast as possible on a course Endings and deepening occurring and accepting that every moment is in the building breeze the larger boats were able to happens for us but we do get in the way almost catch up with or overtake the smaller boats slightly below the mark, rather than to be close simultaneously should be keeping leading you to this one now. Let you Canceryou (Junbusy. 22 Letting – Jul 22) go of attitudes or sometimes. Meanwhile, the time is also hauled. Taking stock of what you have, keeping feelings do the walking and talking. before Batt Rock, said Roger Kibble, skip of Electra, perspectives or relationships altogether right to pull some tricks out of you hat. Caliente was storming along and overtook many the best and discarding the rest, come This is a good time to increase your in his post-race report. may be a source of stress. You feel pushed boats before Batt Rock, but Electra was too far into a closing phase this week. Old networkSagittarius of connections (Nov 22 and– Dec directions 21) for Electra rounded fi rst with quite a lead followed to make some important decisions. priorities, values and attitudes are due for expression.Something The is biggest brewing danger in the this back entire of by Yolanda and Kay D with the rest of the fl eet hard ahead to be caught on the downwind leg to the Financial concerns and considerations fi nish. replacement. To this end, you are actively yearyour is thatmind. you You will may spread feel theyourself darkness too on their heels. researchingare part theof theprospects. plot. You New are mergers, virtually thin. Intend to secure your base with a Elektra fi nished at about 1:37 p.m., with Caliente ready to beg, borrow and steal if of this time especially strongly now. “Those boats which had chosen the left side collaborations and joint ventures are lining promisingAt best, momentum. you feel a Go deep for aconnection balance of coming in about eight minutes later. up fornecessary. future consideration. Perhaps you Ifshould this issimply the of the course had enjoyed slightly stronger air,” scopewith and others range. and life in general and Oasis, Yolanda, Kay D, Soul Thyme, Empezar and caseand then sincerely you are ask,probably the righton the source…. right Kibble said. at worst you may feel lost and alone. Impossible rounded out the competition. track. 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BY SEAN MCINTYRE The tie partly makes up for the Old In other soccer news, Ganges Gremio’s DRIFTWOOD STAFF Boys’ 2-0 loss to Vantreights earlier this seven-game undefeated streak came to The Salt Spring Old Boys have earned season. an end over the weekend as the team suf- four points in their last two games thanks Steel credited Ben Cooper with a solid fered a 2-0 loss to Gordon Head SK. to a one-all draw against Vantreights over effort to neutralize and effectively take The loss bumps Gremio (2-1-5) down to the weekend. out Vantreights’ most dangerous player sixth place in the VISL’s Division 4C. The Old Boys (2-4-1) trailed by a single on the fi eld. The team’s next match is on Salt Spring goal for most of Sunday’s game, but nearly Players hope the team’s momentum will against the undefeated Peninsula Stach- came back to score a victory with fewer carry into the Old Boys’ next game, against ers (4-0-4) on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2:15 p.m. than 20 minutes left in the match. the division-leading Prospect Lake Lakers Salt Spring FC and Alumni FC games Damien Brazier scored the tying goal on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 10:30 a.m. were cancelled. Salt Spring FC travels to The Ganges Community Cemetery Board for the Old Boys. The Old Boys dropped a 6-1 decision Juan de Fuca this weekend while Alumni would like to thank the following people and “When the Old Boys play with confi- against Prospect Lake earlier this year. FC is in Nanaimo. organizations whom either donated their time money or expertise to the 2008 - 2009 WOMEN’S SOCCER restoration work in our cemetery. Common Wealth War Graves The Rotary Club Of Over 30s squad continues to gel as a team Commission Salt Spring West Coast Monuments Full Scale Excavating Passing and solid on hand and keeper Kym with lots of solid attacks on “The second half we kept them Ron Spencer Community Gospel Chapel Bellavance back in net. Salt net. out of our zone completely and The Lions Club Of Salt Spring Youth Group attacks on net in Spring achieved a virtual tie in “The transition between kept up our attacks on net.” Charles Gosset (and crew of NSS Waterworks District the crossover game against the ends is something we’ve been Doucet said the team wel- Charlie’s Excavating) SSI Landscape and Gravel Sales evidence against Div.-A Gorge Masters. The fi nal working on and you can tell. comed Lorraine Kopetzki’s Garth Hendren Dept. Of Highways 2-1 score for Gorge included We’re doing lots more pass- return as striker, for being Tony Hedger (TNT Tree Gorge Sue Mouat one goal Salt Spring scored on ing,” Doucet said. “really valuable with her speed Removal) Windsor Plywood Central Community Hall BY ELIZABETH NOLAN themselves due to a fumble in Salt Spring scored its goal and determination.” Society Board DRIFTWOOD STAFF Doug Underwood the box. after a throw-in by Meghan Jeanie Gray also gained Mhinder Mayer (Gulf Coast Salt Spring United’s Over- Doucet reported that the two Gutierrez. Anne May followed praise as an “incredible stop- Ken Williams and Sunday Materials Ltd.) Byron 30s team continues to devel- teams were evenly matched, up the throw with a long shot, per.” Wilf Birch (Old Cemeteries op with noticeable results for which made for a good game. sending the ball hard and low The Over-30s play next at Patrick Beattie (Haywards Society Victoria) Funeral Service) its efforts, according to team Salt Spring displayed lots of from outside the 18-yard box Prospect Lake for a Friday Kris Plambeck (Diggin’It) Andrew Auld spokesperson Louise Doucet. excellent passing, building up to get by Gorge’s keeper. night match. The turf fi eld will Freisen Tractor Service Margaret and Ed DeBoer The team was in good shape its game from the defensive All three goals were scored in be a new experience for the Derrick Lundy Sandra Profi tt last weekend with three subs zone into the offensive end the fi rst half. As Doucet noted, team. Peter Grant (And crew at the Tom Vergalen (TNT Signs) Saltspring Recycling Depot) BOWLING MNM Trucking Cal Mills (Mills Tree Service) A special thank you to all the people who Who reads us? have so graciously tended to graves in the High bowling scores announced 88% of Islanders read the past and will continue in the future showing High scores in recent bowling Special Olympics, October: Rita Dods, 202. Driftwood each week. the respect and dignity to those of our league play are: Mahjor Bains 186, 190, 211; Jim Seniors, Oct. 13 & 20: Martin community who have passed on. Special Olympics, September: Beck 149, 155, 183; Rebecca Clair Berg, 204, 218. -Combase survey - The Ganges Community Cemetery Board Mahjor Bains, 161, 172, 180, 190; 140; Stuart Elliott 141, 142, 147; Seniors, Oct. 27: Anne Flieger, Jim Beck 172, 173, 182; Stuart Jason Newport 148, 154, 181. 213, 214/519. Elliott 151, 154; Kathy Kean, 157; Seniors, Sept. 29: Jim Glenn, Seniors, Nov. 3: Jim Glenn, Jason Newport 165, 176, 187, 195, 243; Anne Flieger, 261. 290/622; Martin Berg, 216; Anne 199; Terry Swing 150, 160. Seniors, Oct. 6: Jim Glenn, 220; Flieger, 272; Gerry Marleau, 253. Youth teams nab impressive victories But fl u strikes U14 shot and scored for a 2-0 fi nal. squad over weekend • The U14 boys gold team SOCCERKICKS played Bays United on Oct. 31, dominating from the opening When the Salt Spring United Beautiful, crisp passing, give whistle. Billy George was the fi rst U14 boys gold team played Cow- and goes, one timers from a to score, when a Bays United goal ichan Valley on Saturday, Nov. cross and tough defence gave kick never left the danger zone. 7, the story of this game was the opposition fi ts on the way to Then Hamish Walde got three the “fl u.” With some sort of bug a 7-0 victory. goals in a row, in short order. wreaking havoc on the team, Scoring were Kiara Johnston, Connor Budd, in the Salt Spring there was not enough gas in the Emma Lewis, Ella Fisher and goal, was rarely called on to tank to play at full capacity, and Ajra Doobenen. Solid keeping make a save, but was passed to having only two subs did not and fi eld work was provided by several times by his own defend- help matters. Sofi a Pickstone, Ella MacQueen- ers when Bays United looked to Despite this, SS United scored Denz and Roxie Dailly. Char- be generating some pressure. first. Cowichan tied it up, and lotte McIntyre, Amrei Hunter, Before the half was over, Josh then Salt Spring regained the Marjn Andringa and Kendra Crandall made it 5-0 when he lead. This went on until Salt Brown each provided excellent calmly placed the ball in the left Spring was up 3-2, at which team support. Solid attack and lower corner off a penalty shot point Cowichan Valley scored mid-field support came from awarded for a hand ball. In the two quick ones late in the game Lily Zazalak, Lena Bird, Indigo second half, Sam Montalbetti to take it 4-3. Porebska-Smith, Jade Barnard and Isaac Byron scored to make • The boys U12 team travelled and Shayce Johnston. the fi nal score 7-0. to Juan de Fuca turf field over • The cold wind and rain did • In a show of huge character the weekend to play in the West not sway the U14 girls from an and determination, Salt Spring Coast’s only sunshine that day. aggressive win over Gordon Head matched a confi dent Gorge outfi t Nik Graham scored the fi rst goal in Victoria on Halloween. In the in recent play while shorthand- early to set the tone, followed fi rst fi ve minutes, a corner kick ed, and went into a surprise lead closely by a goal from Gabe from Jade Beauvais assisted Jas- when Jimmy Steel intercepted Gold. Juan de Fuca fought back mine Cooper, who scored with a the ball and unleashed a vicious and managed to find the back power shot. shot that left the Gorge keeper of the net on their only shot on A strange pattern started in clutching thin air. goal in the half. which after every Salt Spring Gorge equalized shortly before Half-time adjustments substitution there was an oppos- half time and then went up 2-1 ensured that was Juan de Fuca’s ing shot on goal, saved by Cassi- early in the second half, as Salt only goal, with four unanswered dy Fraser. Iminah Amal-Hill Spring ran their legs off, trying to goals by the hard-playing uni- played striker for the fi rst time keep up with the extra man. Will fied team. Josh Brown scored and made amazing passes. As Hollingsworth was rock solid CREATIVE BONE OF COURTESY DESIGN SUPPORTED BY one on a defl ected indirect kick, Gordon Head started to sneak up and brave in goal and Mira Byron and Tomas Weatherby potted a the fi eld, defender Abi O’Donnell never stopped battling and second-half hat-trick. The fi nal aggressively deflected many charging down the wing. Gorge score was 6-1 for Salt Spring. shots and the score remained went up 3-1 near the end, only Change • The U13 girls team played 1-0 at the half. Georgina Byron for Steel to come out of defence an awesome game versus Gor- played incredible on defence. again to delicately chip the goal- the future don Head on the Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Becki Steel eluded her defenders ie and end the game 3-2 for the weekend. and kicked up to Beauvais, who home side. www.uwgv.ca A24 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Introducing
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B BDI=:GIDC PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY The cast of Having Hope at Home sits down to dinner on the set during one of its performances at Mahon Hall last weekend. Solid script backs Community Theatre play Casting, great deal of anxiety. My She even pulled off sense is that reconcilia- “My sense is that reconciliation . . . is an on-stage child- performances tion . . . is the great chal- birth with credibility. and relevance all lenge of our age.” Beamish was a good Having Hope at the great challenge of our age.” match as her loving, if spot on Home takes place at the sometimes bewildered, Bingham family farm in DAVID S. CRAIG lover. Although his Que- rural Ontario, where the Playwright becois accent some- Book Launch & Exhibition Opening BY ELIZABETH main character Carolyn times seemed mixed SAT NOV 21 7:30 pm EXHIBITION NOLAN lives with her grandfa- to live off the land. all her parents can think with that of some other MAHON HALL DRIFTWOOD STAFF Works by: ther and her romantic The father had in his about is the potential country, he should cer- Meet the authors. Refreshments. Jack Akroyd Several years ago I partner. own time rejected his danger. tainly be commended Free admission. Books for sale $34.95 Unity Bainbridge attended my fi rst Com- Nine months preg- parents’ life for one of Penhale did an excel- for tackling it through Gordon Caruso George Fertig munity Theatre play on nant, Carolyn is frantical- education, wealth and lent job as a pregnant the entire play, and his Jack Hardman Salt Spring. While I was ly preparing a full turkey social standing. Now woman in the final timing in delivering Exhibition LeRoy Jensen NOV 21-28 2009 impressed by the com- dinner for her estranged planning a birth in the frenzy of the ultimate comic lines was good. David Marshall MAHON HALL Frank Molnar mitted performances parents to prove that very room her grandfa- prebirth nesting period, Phillips seemed 114 Rainbow Road Peter Paul Ochs shown by the actors, she is an adult capable ther was born in, Caro- moving rapidly — and to be channelling a Salt Spring Island J. Delisle Parker I felt the script was of making her own deci- lyn wants to start her believably — between meaner (and thicker) 12-5 pm Sunday Mildred Valley Thornton 10-5 pm Monday–Saturday Jack Wise entirely inappropriate sions. The situation is child’s life completely rage, tears and sappy NEW PLAY continued on B3 for community fare. further complicated by enveloped in love, while sentimentality. Misogynist and cheaply the problem that she is titillating in the writing, planning a home birth this play was best left with a midwife while her Beautiful Floors for Your Home sleeping in the decade father is the head gyne- that produced it. cologist at City Hospital, Last weekend’s pro- and that she starts going duction of Having Hope into labour just before at Home — which con- dinner. tinues this weekend Gower’s casting was — features some of the spot on with Chris- Carpet same actors as that ear- tina Penhale as Caro- Karen Shergold lier offering, but built lyn, Rusty Marshall as Wool Carpet In-house Design Consultant on a solid script that grandpa Russell and was both relevant to the Dave Phillips and Mary Hardwood community and allowed Lowery as the uptight Expertise in: the actors to shine for a father and mother. Cork Laminates completely enjoyable Equally strong choices Vinyl & Linoleum • Integrated home theatre experience. had Colin Beamish and styling Director Therin Wendy Beatty as the Area Rugs • Stone and tile design Gower explained in the sensitive French dairy program she was ini- farmer, Michel, and the Natural Stone • Bathroom design tially attracted to the down-to-earth midwife, • Flooring selection and play through playwright Dawn, respectively. Porcelain Tile estimating David S. Craig’s notes. Though taking place Andrew & Tracy Little • New home and Craig is quoted, “I’m in Ontario, the situation renovations almost certain humans is one that many Salt are pack animals and Springers would relate our separation from to. The generational the tribe, despite the confl ict sees the young Quality & Service 250-537-9112 potential freedom it person rejecting her You Can Trust 122 Lower Ganges Road provides, is causing us a parents’ urban lifestyle B2 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DANCE REVIEW Striking, beautiful movements meet storytelling Light & Metal encourages audience right where she wanted them — “I love you” to his mom over his cell-phone thoroughly engaged and ready to believe couldn’t have been better. exploration of new art forms whatever she threw at them. The second piece, Surge, performed by bANGER followed the life of 16-year-old MovEnt, was much more abstract but no BY MEGHAN HOWCROFT Ivan, a head-banging, loveable loser des- less powerful. Also playing with the idea DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR perately trying to fi nd his place in the cruel of power, including the power individuals It was a decidely younger crowd that fi led world of high school. Friedenberg’s portray- hold over one another, talented dancers into ArtSpring’s theatre last Thursday night al of a teenaged boy was eerily accurate. Day Helesic, Amber Funk Barton and Mer- for the much-anticipated production of From Ivan’s painful attempts at poetry to edith Kalaman exhibited some fascinating Light & Metal, the second of ArtSpring’s his excruciating practice phone-call to a girl, choreography that made us exhausted just dance series. Friedenberg hit the nail right on the head watching them. Kicking off the evening were the Salt with this character. At times the smooth, liquid movements Spring Lobby Dancers with their eight- The scenes with Ivan imagining himself of the dancers contrasted sharply with the minute piece called Keep Talking. Choreo- a rock god and throwing himself whole- harsh industrial soundscape. The effect was graphed by Boston choreographer Danny heartedly into air-guitar and air-drumming striking. Perhaps most interesting were the McCusker, the piece made great use of the sessions were totally believable. sections taking place in front of three col- stage and was at times quite mesmerizing. The parallel drawn between his awkward umns of the brightest lights ever seen on While the varying levels of dance experience behaviour and powerlessness at school and the ArtSpring stage: seen in silhouette, the were obvious, this did not detract from the his complete comfort and strength when dancers were both frantic and fl uid. number. Instead, it gave the piece its charm, “rocking out” alone wasn’t lost on the young The middle-section took an interesting proving dance is not dictated by age or abil- audience. turn with a dancing duet pitting one dancer ity, but more by the individual’s love for and Friedenberg’s ability to portray multiple against another in a cheeky competition for commitment to movement. characters simply through movement and the spotlight. This somewhat theatrical bit, Next up was Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg’s small bites of dialogue was truly remarkable. which included no music, provided a nice hilarious piece bANGER, a highly unusual And although the piece was theatrical, the respite between the more manic movements and entertaining hybrid of dance, theatre movement in bANGER was never overshad- and sounds that came before and after. and stand-up comedy. owed by the theatrics and instead worked to Although I didn’t connect emotionally Opening the number in a sexy negligee, display that which could not be said. to much of the piece, I found myself most the crowd watched enthralled as Frieden- I will admit I lost the flow a bit when drawn to the solos which were full of struggle berg morphed into a red-blooded man. the piece moved into Ivan’s obsession with and beauty. I also appreciated the repetitive The hysterical gender transition included a WWII, but there was still so much wonderful movements of the dancers, seen throughout deepening of the voice, a tough manly saun- comedy and beautiful movement (includ- the piece, which tied it all together for me. ter and even a moment of chest-beating. ing a cool bit of tap dancing in army boots) A fantastic and very accessible evening This was physical comedy at its best. that it’s a minor criticism. Ivan is a painfully of dance, Light and Metal will hopefully Performing a monologue convincing the endearing character that Friedenberg has encourage all those interested in the art of audience she really was half-man (at least PHOTO BY DAVID COOPER obviously spent a lot of time developing. movement to branch out and explore those on her father’s side), Friedenberg had the Scene from Surge by MovEnt. The touching ending where Ivan whispers forms of dance less familiar to them. 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TO ADVERTISE IN THIS POPULAR MONTHLY FEATURE CONTACT SHARON OR KIM 250-537-9933 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 | B3 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WEEKEND EVENTS Thursday, November 12, 8-11pm Blues: Dave Roland & Friends Saturday, November 14, 8:30-11pm Son de Cuba: Latin Dinner & Drink Specials - $5cover Sunday, November 15, 7-10pm PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY Jazz: TBA ANOTHER TRYSTE: Island writer Val Haigh with copies of her new book Tryste and the Sea at a book- signing event held at Salt Spring Books on Saturday. The book is available at local book- Head of Ganges Harbour 250-537-5559 selling outlets. LIBRARY ...and support fabulous islanders Nov. StoryTime themes announced Shop and Locally their home-based businesses. Other resources teller and award-winning author, rhymes and songs. and her friend Emma will be at StoryTime runs every Friday at YOU NAME IT...WE PROBABLY HAVE IT! suggested by program the library to share some of their 1 p.m. favourite stories. Its organizers point to other • Candles • Skincare Products • Kitchenware volunteers Several of Ruurs’ books have resources for kids and families at won awards, including the Sto- the library. • Luxurious Body Lotions • Kids’ Toys Lots of fun and special stories rytellers Award for Emma’s Eggs, “Check out something dif- are promised at the Salt Spring and have been shortlisted for the ferent such as one of the many • Chic Baby Boutique...and more! library this month. Mr. Christie Award of Excellence, magazines,” they suggest. “On On Friday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Shining Willow and the Choc- the children’s fl oor you will fi nd StoryTime, kids can join Marga- olate Lily, Blue Spruce, Utah Infor- over 20 titles for young people, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 retha Nordine for a session called mation Book Award and National from toddlers to high school Hippos, Horses and Hens, where Crown Award. My Librarian is a age, including Babybug for the 10 am - 4 pm • FULFORD HALL the adventures of Hippopota- Camel was awarded Teacher’s very young, Sports Illustrated for mus Veronia, The LIttle Red Hen Choice Award and named IRA’s Kids, Dig, an archeology maga- and more storybook friends are Notable Book for Global Aware- zine, and science magazines like The perfect gifts for shared. ness. Her book called My School YES and KNOW. Sit at the activity Then on Friday, Nov. 20, Story- in the Rainforest will be pub- computer with your child and try friends & family...and don’t Time celebrates Canadian Chil- lished soon. a new reading or math computer forget yourself!! dren’s Book Week. Special guests On Nov. 27, join Kaz Amaranth activity from Reader Rabbit, Jump Margriet Ruurs, superb story- for inventive stories, interesting Start or Tortoise and the Hare.” Having Hope at Home returns this weekend NEW PLAY continued from B1 The all-new 2010 AWD Subaru Legacy. When the going Alan Thicke in turtleneck, tweed blazer and brushed back hair. He truly became the pompous doctor, while angry scenes were powerful and even Enjoy superior traction and control with gets tough Subaru’s famed Symmetrical All-Wheel frightening. Lowery may have been typecast as his Birks ™ Drive. It’s standard in every Legacy. And the 2WD Honda Accord gets left behind. even with our AWD, the Legacy still costs fi gurine-buying wife, but as she noted in the pro- about $1,300 less than a Honda Accord.™ gram, the fi t was excellent. She was especially good Incomparably equipped from when threatening to “freak out” for the fi rst time in * 35 years. $25,550 Marshall displayed authentic shades of crusti- • Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive • 170HP ness and tenderness as the grandpa. I experienced 2.5L BOXER engine • Air conditioning • real concern that he was going to send himself out Class-leading safety ratings • And more into the night like Inuit elders of no more use to the tribe. Beatty came through strong as the midwife, por- trayed as not at all fl aky or new-age, but as down- ALL-NEW, to-earth and medically knowledgeable as our real JAPANESE-ENGINEERED island midwives are. 2010 AWD LEGACY 2.5i A small suggestion is that the enthusiastic and detailed set design by Gower and Jill Tarswell could have perhaps included a few less items and gone DRIVE OVER 1,000KM for a suggested scene rather than a fully recreated PER TANK** ASK ABOUT LEGACY’S one, to make the visual backdrop less stimulat- FUEL EFFICIENCY ing.(Carolyn’s stage kitchen was almost better equipped than my real one, containing an actual *Model shown is a 2010 Legacy 2.5i 6MT (AA1 25) with MSRP of $25,550 including freight & PDI ($1,525) and Battery and Tire Tax ($30). **It is possible to travel up to 1,077 km on one tank of fuel, based on estimated fuel consumption figure rating posted by Natural Resources Canada of fridge, stove, toaster oven and wood stove.) 6.5L/100 km (highway) for a 2010 Subaru Legacy equipped with continuously variable automatic transmission and a 70L fuel tank capacity. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving conditions, driver habits and vehicle load. Honda Accord is a trade-mark of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. which However, all the cast and crew can be congratu- s not affiliated in any way with this advertisement. Financing and Leasing programs available through TCCI on approved credit. Dealers’ available vehicles may differ. Dealers may sell for less. Lease and Finance program expires October 1, 2009. See your local Subaru dealer for complete details. lated for providing an evening’s entertainment that included laugh-out-loud funny lines as well as real exploration of deeper emotions. Gower’s choices point to a direction that Salt Spring’s Community Drop by today...Coffee is always on! Theatre can be proud of moving in. SAUNDERS SUBARU Having Hope at Home runs at Mahon Hall on 250-474-2211 Friday-Saturday, Nov. 13-14 at 8 p.m. and closes 1-888-898-9911 • 1784 Island Hwy., Victoria DL#5032 with a 2 p.m. show on Sunday, Nov. 15. www.saunders.subarudealer.ca B4 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ISLAND STAR VIDEO presents... ARTS & CULTURE Evolution of a craft community Jason Tudor Comparing Delft, Behind the gallery is the available to take over or can‘t Flick Pick Netherlands to Salt workshop where the clay is afford to live here? moulded, painted, glazed and However, there is one big dif- Up has all the pieces, but reviewer numbed Spring Island, B.C. baked in kilns. On the day I ference between Salt Spring I’m going to be honest. Up, the youth are carefully expressed through a was there, the studio was idle and Delft. most recent in a wave of phenomenally story surprisingly complex for a movie because one of the two paint- The porcelain makers of Hol- successful animated ¿ lms by the good aimed at kids. Considering this depth and BY GEORGE SIPOS ers was away and the other had land are struggling to keep a people at Pixar, just didn’t do much for Pixar’s undisputed pedigree as the primo SPECIAL TO THE DRIFTWOOD injured her hand. centuries-old craft alive, to me emotionally. It looked great, and the generator of animated À icks, I should have Funny how history works. A Stefan is worried about the preserve it and maintain its pieces were all there, but something just been lapping things up. visit to the small Dutch city future. authenticity as an artistic dis- kidn’t kick in at the gut level. Yet, it feels And admittedly, I was quite entertained. of Delft at the end of the 18th Finding people willing to cipline. like I’m the only one who thinks this Anything with talking dogs is bound century would of course have train as hand-painters is diffi- The thrust of arts activity on way, and it’s making this review rather to tweak the funny bone (heh) of yours revealed an urban landscape cult. Seven years are needed to Salt Spring, as I have seen it, is dif¿ cult. truly. But as it built to a raucous climax totally unlike Salt Spring, but master the craft and the Dutch not similarly conservative but Up is mostly the story of Carl atop a massive dirigible, I realized I just Frederickson, an old man who (by way didn’t care. Unlike watching Wall-E, The home to a craft community not government has cut back on is often quite the opposite: art- of an admittedly wonderful opening Incredibles, Finding Nemo or Ratatouille, unlike our own. apprenticeship subsidies. ists experimenting with their sequence) has lost his beloved wife Ellie watching Up had little emotional effect on The main industry then was Worse than that, the souvenir disciplines to innovate and re- and now lives alone. They’d always me at all. the production of fine hand- shops elsewhere on the market think materials, techniques and dreamed of a life of adventure, culminating I’m completely bafÀ ed by this made porcelain in 35 or so square and throughout Hol- forms to come up with objects in a trip to Paradise Falls, South America. reaction, made even more confounding small workshops and artist’s land are flooded with imitation that are new and unique. When a series of unfortunate events by the fact that media reviews have been studios. Delftware now mass produced, I would like to think ours is leads to a court decision forcing Carl into unanimously glowing and everyone I’ve The idea had come from ironically enough, in China. the healthier endeavour. Mass a nursing home, Carl takes action. He talked to about the ¿ lm has gushed about China in the 16th century via The Dutch don’t buy hand- production can only threaten ties a humongous mass of balloons to his it to no end. Was it a bad night when I saw home and À ies into the sky on the way to it? Am I suffering Pixar overload? Do I the Dutch East India Company, made Delftware anymore, Ste- art forms that are predictable, Paradise Falls. There he ¿ nds adventure in unconsciously hate old people? and Dutch artists were soon fan tells me, considering it too not ones that are constantly the form of undiscovered À ightless birds, At least I didn’t hate the ¿ lm, as it’s using local clays, white tin glaz- old-fashioned, so the main innovating and evolving. dogs who talk through technological certainly a fun time and I can recommend es and cobalt oxide paint to cre- market is tourists. And with the It is true that innovation does collars, and an evil adversary in the form it to anyone. But it still feels funny doing ate the vases, plates and tiles economic recession, that mar- not simply happen. It needs of world adventurer Charles Muntz. so, almost as if I’m betraying some kind that defined the city for several ket is hurting. economic support both from My shoddy synopsis of the plot of inner critical voice which wants to centuries. Much of this sounds familiar. the market and from govern- doesn’t really do it justice. Up’s themes burst out of my chest “Alien” style. I’d set A visit to Delft today, such On Salt Spring too, a big piece ment. And in that regard we are of adventure, loss, hope and eternal it free, but it could kill you all. as one I made while on holi- of our economy relies, as it did as vulnerable on Salt Spring is day a few weeks ago, reveals in 17th-century Delft, on arti- Stefan is in Delft. only remnants of a faded glory. sans in small studios produc- What we need, most impor- New Arrivals... Three workshops only are ing high-quality handmade art tantly, is a public that cares • UP • IN THE LOOP still in operation, employing, objects. For us too, the preser- about what artisans produce among them, a total of 15 art- vation of the standards and tra- — local people and not just • THE UGLY TRUTH • FOOD INC. ists who hand-paint porcelain ditions of personal craftsman- tourists at the Saturday market 250-537-4477 in the traditional manner. ship takes place against the willing to buy what Salt Spring ...your locally owned video shop! The smallest of these ateliers background of a world given artists make, so that 20 years ISLAND STAR VIDEO is De Candelaer, tucked away in over to mass production. from now there will not be just a corner of the market square. It Tourism rather than local three studios left struggling to is run by Stefan Delfos, 45, the consumption for us too has survive. fourth generation of his family become the most important Before I leave De Candelaer, to practise the craft. market for what our artisans with my little vase and two egg Do you have something to Not unlike many Salt Spring produce. cups neatly wrapped for trav- say about a story or letter? artist’s studios, De Candelaer Salt Spring artists similarly el, I ask Stefan if he has any has a small gallery at the front face issues of succession — children. Yes, he says, and he Comment on-line where vases, decorative bottles, who is to take over and con- has just started training his son plates and more pedestrian tinue our arts-based reputation on the potter’s wheel. 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Call 250-537-5559 performed by orchestra and Head of choir Ganges Harbour BY ELIZABETH NOLAN DRIFTWOOD STAFF Salt Spring’s only orchestral group, Bach on the Rock, is back Scrooge on the scene with an upcoming performance meets at All Saints By-the-Sea on Saturday and Sun- The Duke! day, Nov. 14-15. The Reunion! Anchored by con- ductor Jim Stubbs, the musicians and accom- panying choral group The Newman Family Players will perform three with Sue and Virginia exciting and challeng- ing arrangements. 0 Last heard for a Swing Shift spring performance of with Monik Nordine the Messiah, the group’s fall concert will include PRESENT seasonal themes of The Billy Strayhorn/Duke Ellington drama and darkness as well as stirring spiritual NUTCRACKER SUITE awakening. PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY and selections from Haydn’s Pauken- Jim Stubbs directs a Bach on the Rock rehearsal last Sunday at All Saints By-the-Sea. CHRISTMAS WITH SCROOGE messe, or Mass in Time of War, is a melodic do something with teach each section to Garage Sale Kits! ARTSPRING THEATRE piece with dramatic “If you know the that knowledge and be independent yet to Everything you need for a SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 8:00 PM movement that fea- history,” Stubbs said. work with each other. successful yard sale - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2:00 PM tures a famous timpani rules, you have “Throughout my whole As a musician who only $19.95. Ticket Centre: 527-2102 line. Haydn wrote the career, the most fun played in orchestras for Drop in, email, book on-line or $16 adult, $6 student mass during Napo- was working with non- many years, he also has call 250.537.9933 leon’s expansion across tremendous free- professionals and stu- an insider’s perspective gulfi slandsdriftwood.com Bandemonium Music Society The Ray Newman Fund Europe. The response dents — the one-on- on what makes a per- to potential war makes one connection is very formance enjoyable for a fitting punctuation dom. If you don’t fulfi lling.” the players as well as to Remembrance Day To prepare the Bach the audience. memorials earlier in the on the Rock ensemble “This is the age of ego week. really know then for the musical chal- in music, like everything Bach on the Rock will lenges that arise in else. After a while you also play Samuel Bar- you try all sorts of their concerts, Stubbs get tired of it. It reduces ber’s Agnus Dei. works from a struc- things to [the conduc- Beginning its life as tural understanding of tors’] individual egos a string quartet, Bar- things that don’t the music, going, as he and you miss out on ber later rewrote it for says, from the inside what it’s really about,” strings at the request out. Stubbs explained. of conductor Tosca- work.” His method is to try “To me that’s very nini, who premiered it to understand music important because I’ve in 1938 with the NBC JIM STUBBS from the composer’s played so many per- Orchestra. Bach on the Director point of view, studying formances that weren’t Rock will play a later all the details fi rst and satisfying.” version that combines the orchestra’s mem- then putting the whole The program prom- the adagio for strings bers range from age 15 together — a practice ises to be vocally inter- with a version for choir. to 83. Stubbs said is the oppo- esting, with the direc- Also on the program Laurie said that hear- site of how most con- tors of three prominent is Bach’s Cantata #140, ing about the group’s ductors today work. choirs taking solos: or Wachet Auf (Wake Christmas Oratorio “It frees you up on Stubbs, Deb Toole and Up), one of the com- performance was, for one hand,” Stubbs said. Mitch Howard. poser’s most popular her, part of the decid- “If you know the rules, Stubbs’ strategy here pieces. ing factor in the family’s you have tremendous is to keep the sound Now in his second move from New York to freedom. If you don’t from getting muddy by year with the local Salt Spring. really know then you try keeping the group at orchestra, Stubbs and “I thought, what a all sorts of things that choral size. his wife Laurie (both great place, let’s move don’t work.” Saturday’s show lifelong professional there!” she recalled. The Bach cantata begins at 7 p.m., while musicians) said they Now that Jim has in the upcoming con- Sunday’s is at 2 p.m. have been consistent- finished “commuting” cert is one with lots of Tickets are available ly impressed by the to New York to per- challenges, especially in advance at ArtSpring “small, enthusiastic and form, he’s happy to be for the bassist who has (250-537-2102) or at incredibly dedicated” involved with a quality some “very complicat- the door. Cost is $20 for group. local project. ed lines.” adults and $5 for chil- Now in its fi fth year, “It’s satisfactory to Stubbs’ strategy is to dren and students. EXHIBITS Group of fi ve shares work on ‘interiors’ theme Diverse artists present damask? Corbusier and leather? from the psychological to the Blackburn Mall chic?” philosophical and didactic view- Nov. 17-29 exhibition But viewers should prepare points. Yes, there will be inte- to be surprised when Stefanie rior scenes, but using clay, paint, For a group of five dynamic Denz, Louise Goodman, Megan canvas, straw, photographs and Salt Spring artists, interpret- Manning, Gillian McConnell and furnishings, the artists intend ing the concept of “interiors” Hamza bin al-Wathan present the viewer to look deeper, to take has yielded some not-so-literal their work on that theme from the journey of exploration with results. Nov. 17 to 29 at ArtSpring’s Bate- them.” “Interiors. When you think of man gallery. An opening reception will take that word, what comes to mind?” “In more than 25 pieces, place on Friday, Nov. 20 from 5-8 asks a press release from the the diverse group will present p.m. with the artists in atten- group. “Pretty lace curtains and their take on the word, ranging dance. B6 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD What’s On - the go! Scan this barcode with your smartphone to download, instructions What’s On This Week below. www.gulfislandstourism.com/calendar.htm Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Wed. Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Nov. 14 Nov. 15 Nov. 16 Nov. 18 ACTIVITIES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES Remembrance Day at the Marc Djokic. Having Hope at Home. SS Bach on the Rock. Chamber orchestra Bach on the Rock. Life Drawing. Core Inn upstairs. 1 to Becoming Richard Schmid. Legion. One of Canada’s brightest rising star Community Theatre comedy at & choir present works by Haydn, Bach Chamber orchestra & choir present 3:30 p.m. Info: 250-537-1121. SSI Painters Guild workshop led by Pancake breakfast, 8:30 a.m. to 10 violinists, with pianist Julien LeBlanc, Mahon Hall. 8 p.m. and Barber. All Saints. 8 p.m. works by Haydn, Bach and Barber. Knitting Group. Stitches Quilt Shop. Wendy Wickland. Lions Hall. 9:30 a.m. a.m.; Meat draw at 2 p.m. at ArtSpring. 8 p.m., with pre-concert Paul Mowbray Guitarist performs Sue Newman and Friends. Perform All Saints. 2 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Info: 250-537-0738. to 4:30 p.m. www.ssipaintersguild. Remembrance Day Ceremony. chat at 7 p.m. at Harbour House Hotel. 6:30-9 p.m. at the Harbour House Hotel. 6:30-9 p.m. The Barley Brothers. Still alive Osho Kundalini Moving com for details. 10:45 a.m. at Centennial Park. Open Mic. Son de Cuba. Live band at Moby’s. and un-plugged. Every Sunday at Meditation. Drop-in. 7:30 p.m. Info: The Life & Times of Alfred Gerald ACTIVITIES Lest We Forget: Canada’s War in Hosted by Stephanie Rhodes at The 8:30-11 p.m. the Fulford Inn. 6:30 p.m. Amrita, 250-537-2799. Crofton. Afghanistan. Local. 8 p.m. Sr. Boys North Island Volleyball ACTIVITIES Live Jazz. Eckart Tolle Practising Presence SSI Historical Society meeting with Salt Spring resident Michael Fulford Open Mike Night. Championships. Games begin at At Moby’s. 7-10 p.m. Group. Drop-in. 7:30 p.m. Info: Pat Crofton presentation. Preceded Byers speaks on the mission in GISS gym at 2 p.m Salt Spring SPCA Silent & Live Amrita, 250-537-2799. by update on SS Archives. Central With Dale and Dave at the Fulford Inn ACTIVITIES Afghanistan and why it has failed. on Thursdays. Book Sale Drop-off Day. Bring Auction. Annual fundraiser, with live Hall. 2 p.m. Lions Hall. 4 p.m. Blues Night. donations for Community Ed’s giant performance by acoustic guitarist Alan Giant Book Sale. Stitch Dimension Quilt Guild. Swing Dance Class. With Dave Roland and Friends. At Nov. 14-15 book sale to the Farmers Miceli. Lions Hall. Doors at 6 p.m., live Community Ed fundraiser at the Semi-monthly meeting at SS Baptist For beginners. Every Wednesday Moby’s. 8-11 p.m. Institute. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. auction at 7 p.m. Farmers Institute. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues. Church, lower level. 7 p.m. Info: at Mahon Hall, 7 to 9 p.m., until Eco-Movement Workshop. First Giant Book Sale. Community Salt Spring Badminton Club. Nov. 17 [email protected] Nov. 18. ACTIVITIES session in creating a dance to help Education Society’s third annual Sundays for age 12 and up at GISS Book Sale Drop-off Day. heal the waters of St. Mary Lake. fundraising book sale. Farmers’ gym. 7:30-9:30 p.m. ACTIVITIES Bring donations for Community Ed’s Cats Pajamas Studio, 104 Langs Institute. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Climbing Wall. Gulf Islands Secondary School giant Nov. 14-15 book sale to the Rd. 11:15 to 1:15 p.m. Info: 250- Fabulous Flea Market. Fundraiser for See Thursday listing. Parent Advisory Council. Farmers Institute. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 537-5681. Fulford Community Hall at the hall. 10 Meets in the GISS library at 7 p.m. Climbing Wall. Rollerblading. Fridays at Fulford a.m. to 2 p.m. Contemporary Dance Class. Open Thursdays and Sundays behind Hall. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sr. Boys North Island Volleyball Cats Pajamas Studio & Antler Ridge Community Services. 6:30-9 p.m. Info: Library StoryTime: Hippos & Championships. Games run all day Studio. (Call for exact location - 250- 250-537-8970. Other Horses. Join Margaretha at GISS. 537-5681). 5:30-6:30 p.m. for Hippopotamus Veronica and Wisdom of Menopause. Workshop Taoist Ti Chi. New beginner class at more story fun. For children in early led by Jamie Capranos at Community All Saints. 10:30 a.m. to noon. grades and preschoolers. 1 p.m. at Gospel. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sign up the library. through Community Ed. 250-537-0037; [email protected] at Central HallHall callcall 537-4656 250-537-4656 for showtimes for showtimes & info & info www.thefritz.ca www.thefritz.ca May Fri. 16 Nov. - May 13 20 - Tues. Nov. 17 1 hr 34 mins 1 hr 47 mins Rating: G Rating: PG The Wine Cellar HARRY GERRY WE MAKE WINE FUN AND AFFORDABLE Fri. Sat. Tues. Fri. Sat. Tues. On Premises Wine and Beer Making 7pm 9pm • Premium Wine and Beer Kits Sunday 4pm Sunday & • Full selection of wine and beer supplies for home brewing matinee Monday 7pm 131 Price Road 250-931-1963 Hours: Tues. - Sat. 12:30 - 4:30 or by appt. CINEMA EasterWhat's Dinner On at... Astro Boy - Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is a young robot with incredible powers created by a Fabulous Flea Market brilliant scientist named Dr. Tenma. Powered by positive “blue” energy, Astro Boy is endowed with super th strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly. Embarking on a journey in search of Saturday, November 14 This Week: acceptance, Astro Boy encounters many other colourful characters along the way. Fulford Community Hall 10am to 2pm Couples Retreat - Four Midwestern couples embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. While one of Fundraiser for the Hall Local Musicians Live... the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other three set out to jet ski, spa and enjoy some fun in every weekend in our lounge the sun. They soon discover that participation in the resort’s couples therapy is not optional. The Twilight Saga: New Moon opens Nov. 20 at The Fritz, with a special screening on the 19th! November 13th: Ganges, Mouat’s Centre • 7:30am to 8pm • Customer Service 250 537 1522 EXHIBITIONS Paul Mowbray • GISS students show work at the Salt Spring Coffee Co. cafe for the month of November. SqueezeSqueeze Me!!Me!! 6:30 - 9 pm • Tess Fama — Musical Paintings & PhotoArt is the ArtSpring lobby show for November. • Salt Spring Artists’ Gallery of Fine Art is now open at 135 McPhillips Avenue. November 14th: • Jim Standen shows Salt Spring Island vegetable photos on the walls of Bruce’s Kitchen until Nov. 15. • Louis Renaud shows photographs at Island Savings Credit Union. 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Salt Spring “New to You” Classifi ed Ads Merchandise ads with items totalling less than $200 receive a 50% discount with your Residents Card. Phone: Email: In person: 250-537-9933 classifi ed@gulfi slands.net 378 Lower Ganges Rd. All ads posted online at: gulfi slandsdriftwood.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 | B7 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Quality special events Doesn’t Cost... MUSICAL THEATRE It Pays! PINT CLUB Join us every Wednesday for Pint Club. Fine cookware Beer and appy specials! Draw for great prizes! & accessories Scrooge Meets the Duke: again available at: “MO”VEMBER TUESDAYS Beer Specials! Prizes! Reunion kicks full production in 2005. Proceeds to prostate cancer research There were so many off Christmas Salt Springers, however, 140 Fulford-Ganges Rd. 250-537-5882 entertainment who missed Sue New- man’s Christmas Fairy, season the Spotty Dog and, yes, even the rubber chicken on the Cratchits’ table All the listings - all the time BY JOHN MOORE that the musical had to gulfi slandsrealestate.ca DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR come back. This year’s Head of Ganges Harbour 250-537-5559 It’s back! In December slimmed-down version, of last year, Salt Spring’s the second part of the Swing Shift big band show, consists mainly teamed up with The of favourite songs from Newman Family Play- the original produc- ers to present Scrooge tion, with Virginia at you Meets the Duke! the piano, other musi- The concert featured cians, and singing and the jazz re-orchestration dancing from Sue sup- of Peter Ilyich Tchaik- ported by a small cast ovsky’s Nutcracker Suite (with maybe some sur- asked plus a re-enactment prises!). of musical favourites The band will play from the Newmans’ on several of the num- classic, Christmas With bers and there will be a www.gulfislands.net/wordpresswww.gul Scrooge. Regrettably, chance for the audience snow and cold made to sing along too. a new Q&A column MISS A it impossible for many This is a “don’t miss” and blog by ’T PO to see this gem, so by event, reasonably N S Driftwood reporter O T popular demand it is priced at $16 for adults D Sign up for e-mail being restaged in the and only $6 for students. Amy Geddes. See the notifi cation of ArtSpring theatre on Tickets are at ArtSpring; column on page B12. new posts. Follow Saturday-Sunday, Nov. performances are at 8 instructions on the blog. 21-22, as a kickoff to the p.m. on Saturday, Nov. WANTED: Your questions about Gulf Islands Christmas season. 21, with a matinee at 2 life. Email [email protected] or fill Billy Strayhorn, the p.m. on Sunday, Nov. out the question form on the blog. very talented pianist/ 22. composer/arranger Net proceeds will who worked for Duke benefit the Ray New- Ellington most of his man fund and Bande- life, had a uniquely monium Music Society. Thank You symbiotic relationship Audience members are PHOTO CONTRIBUTED with the Duke, such invited to bring a food that it is often hard to bank donation. Sue Newman is part of the cast of Scrooge Meets know which of the two the Duke! was the more respon- sible for a particular musical work. Strayhorn was clas- sically trained and had Fraser’s great respect for Tchaik- ovsky’s music (as did the Duke) which led in 1960 Thimble Farms to a project to write and record a suite from the Open 7 days a week • 9 am - 4:30 pm popular Christmas bal- let, The Nutcracker, for jazz orchestra. This was not simply a “jazzing- up” of the piece; rather The Fall Planting Season they took nine parts of Salt Spring Marina and the visiting Ganges. To get your the ballet and cleverly Queen of de Nile would like information to boaters next wove the themes into is Here! signature Ellingtonian to thank our sponsors and year please contact Lesley at arrangements, with Take advantage of the Home Renovation Tax Credit ferry riders for their support. Salt Spring Marina: quirky titles such as A special thanks to Mike from [email protected] Peanut Brittle Brigade Thrifty Foods for donating their and Arabesque Cookie. HUGE SELECTION OF BULBS The resulting tight cloth reusable bags. We used ensemble passages, with Come And Chick Out Our Special Bulb Offers them to deliver our sponsors room for improvised information to boaters solos, are challenging to play but delightful Special Special to young and old ears 1 gallon LARGE 2 gallon alike. In the fi rst half of the concert, Swing Shift CLEMATIS RHODODENDRONS will present this work $ $ as well as medleys of 9.99 (reg. $15.60) 18.00 (reg. $24.95) Christmas carols writ- ten by Rob McConnell, of Boss Brass fame. Special Special For years the New- man Family Players 2 gallon SELECTED LANDSCAPE TREES entertained Salt Spring HEDGING CEDAR & CYPRESS Various sizes & varieties audiences with the Several varieties to choose from $ musical play Christmas 29.00 each With Scrooge, based $ each on Charles Dickens’ A 14.99 over 50 to choose from Christmas Carol. The tunes were writ- ten and arranged by Ray Special Special and Virginia Newman, LARGE BEAUTIFUL 7’-8’ EVERGREEN CFSI 107.9 FM and the production fea- JAPANESE MAPLES tured a cast of dozens of MAGNOLIAS Newman family mem- 7 gallon size & larger Salt Spring Radio bers and friends. After $ $ each Ray’s death the show 89.00 (reg. $119.00) 65.00 Now Live On Air and Online at went on but became increasingly challeng- 175 Arbutus Road, Southey Pt. ing to mount, thus was 250-537-5788 • Hours: 9:00-4:30 Daily www.cfsi-fm.com shelved after the last B8 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BOOK REVIEW Do you have something to say about a storytory or letter? Cowichan book celebrates special area Latest Harbour Publishing promoter, Longevity John Falkner. Commentt on-line And thanks to her, I know a lot more regional coff ee-table book about the Cowichan now than I did before. @ gulfi slandsdriftwood.comftwood.com Like, for example, that the Cobble The Cowichan by Georgina Montgom- Hill post office is the second-longest- ery, photos by Kevin Oke. Published by running post office in Canada. Harbour Publishing, 2009, 149 pp., $34.95 Or that the far west side of the Cow- ichan region gets four times the amount MEET ARAI ! BY CHERIE THIESSEN of rainfall as the east side. DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR The book’s nine chapters are ambi- Arai is an older girl In this new celebration of a special tious, uncovering history, describing who is frustrated part of Vancouver Island, it’s Kevin Oke’s flora and fauna, revealing some of the after being at the kaleidoscope of images that draw the Cowichan’s livelier moments, and pro- shelter since last eye. filing the enterprises, the celebrations November. She That’s as it should be, because first and the people who make up this varied and foremost, these book’s covers are and vast landscape. needs someone wrapped around a photographic essay. Especially spotlighted is the Cowichan very special and With his usual panache, he shoots Nation, present in the land for approxi- patient to give her a ‘forever home.’ atmospheric landscapes with the same mately 5,000 years. Learn more about all of our adopt- ease and brilliance as action shots. The book may be lean but it’s mus- able animals at www.spca.bc.ca So, on one page we shiver in a crusty cular. I am willing to wage it took this Cowichan icescape, while on the next author much longer to do her extensive www.spca.bc.ca/saltspring we see a gamine equestrian seemingly throughout, like the shot of old Paldi, research than to write the chapters. 250-537-2123 floating in the air as she leads her pony for example, or the photo of a group Thanks to her, on my next trip through over a jump. of unsmiling Ladysmith coal miners, Duncan I will pull over longer at the On another, a great blue heron atop woodenly posed in 1910. Somenos Lake rest stop, looking for that Tune in to an old piling looks disdainfully over Next to pictures it’s characters who red-throated loon, although I wouldn’t the Cowichan Bay mist, while another really move a story forward, and Mont- say no to a Eurasian widgeon sighting page captures a youthful daredevil gomery knows this, as evidenced by the either. somersaulting into the water. myriad of people she has selected to Oke is a professional photographer And the shots of silk-skinned pears profile, all of them playing a part in the whose images are found in many maga- and glossy yellow zuccini are enough Cowichan mosaic. zines and on several websites. to make most of us welcome the 100- People like Indo-Canadian Mayo His latest book, Enchanted Isles: The mile diet that the Cowichan so ardently Singh, who arrived in 1916 to build Southern Gulf Islands, was published by Saturday nights promotes, ensuring that the challenge up one of the area’s largest inland Harbour Publishing in 2007. to all of us to eat locally produced logging and sawmill operations and Montgomery, a resident of the Cow- 7 - 9 pm foods and products is no hardship at create a close-knit global village of ichan for two years, has been self- CBC Radio 1 all. Asian and European workers and employed as a writer and editor since While the majority of images are families. 1983, co-authoring two guide books Sirius Channel 137 Oke’s, archival shots are also scattered Or locals like Duncan’s local arts scene and writing copious articles. ADOPT A PET TODAY email: [email protected] 5IFJOJUJBMTUBHFTPG www.saltspringconservancy.ca SFOPWBUJPOPGUIF PQFSBUJOHSPPNTIBWF OPERATION® ©2009 Hasbro, Inc. Used with permission. TUBSUFE:PVSEPOBUJPO UPXBSETFRVJQNFOUGPS PVSOFXPQFSBUJOH SPPNTXJMMIFMQUP QSPWJEFBDDFTTUPUIF CFTUDBSFGPSFWFSZPOF JOPVSHSPXJOHBOE BHJOHDPNNVOJUZ 9OUR DONATION FOR 4O DONATE CALL US AT OPERATING ROOM EQUIPMENT OR DONATE ONLINE AT IS A VERY SMART PLAY WWWSPHFCA GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 | B9 Photos are available People& for purchase @ our on-line photostore Community gulfi slandsdriftwood.com BUSINESS Science and tech awards give kudos to local fi rms Vineyard and sable fi sh ist in the Aquaculture-Fin Fish cat- egory. hatchery on fi nalists’ list Founded in 2002, Sable Fish Can- ada Inc. is the only company in the Two Salt Spring Island-based fi rms world to commercially produce large were among 39 fi nalists in the fourth quantities of sable fi sh. annual MISTIC Science, Technology “Starting out with only six employ- and Innovation Awards held on Nov. ees, between the hatchery on Salt 5 in Nanaimo. Spring Island and the grow-out oper- Salt Spring Vineyards was named ation in Kyuquot Sound, the com- one of three fi nalists in the Food & pany now provides 25 local high-paid Beverage award category. jobs,” states MISTIC. “Partnering A 10-year old winery producing with the National Research Coun- 2200 cases of wine annually, “owners cil and the Scientific Research and Dev and Joanne McIntyre are devoted Experimental Development Commit- to producing the best possible wines tee, Sable Fish Canada has taken on from local grapes in a manner sus- several research projects to benefit tainable to land and community, and the sablefi sh aquaculture industry.” advancing the region’s budding wine The Mid Island Science, Technol- industry,” states MISTIC press mate- ogy and Innovation Council (MIS- rial on the fi nalists. “The inviting set- TIC) encompasses communities and PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY ting and hospitality draw locals and companies from Mill Bay in the south MONKEYING AROUND: Kathryn and Leticia Taylor check out a sock monkey for sale at Greenwoods visitors to experience wine and food to the tip of Vancouver Island in the Christmas craft fair, held Saturday at Braehaven, which raised $2,200. pairings, and to learn about cool cli- north, plus the Sunshine Coast and mate wines and grape growing.” Gulf Islands. According to its website, The company is also involved in an it “acts as the first point of contact EVENTS ongoing experimental grape program for small and medium-sized enter- with winemaker Paul Troop, inves- prises, entrepreneurs, students, busi- tigating the growing of new grape ness persons and researchers seeking Health and wellness fair grows organically types from Europe. information related to knowledge- Sable Fish Canada Inc. was a fi nal- sector industries.” Two and a half days of event at the Farmers Institute will There’s also a gala evening at include keynote presentations, the Harbour House Hotel on Fri- activities in the works products, demos and samples, day, Nov. 20 from 5:30 to 8:30 door prizes, local food, music p.m. It includes a surprise guest CALLING ALL SALT SPRING BUSINESSES... Islanders are gearing up for and more. speaker in the health and well- the fi rst annual Health, Wellness It runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ness fi eld, tapas and a cash bar. GET READY FOR THE ANNUAL and Eco-Sustainability Fair, set both days. Until Nov. 13, people Tickets are $25 through the web- for Salt Spring next weekend. can get a two-for-one adult week- site or $30 at the door. A celebration of products, ser- end pass for $15, with students For more information on how vices and resources available on and seniors in on the deal for to be a vendor, or more details Salt Spring, the southern Gulf $9. Tickets are available online on the weekend’s events, visit Islands and Vancouver Island, through www.HealYourBody.ca the website, or call Leah Hansel the Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 21-22 or at Salt Spring Books. at 250-538-8718. 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GULF ISLANDS LIMITED TIME OFFER $79.00 PLUS TAX Funded by the Driftwood BC Ministry of Community Services YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 B10 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PEOPLE & COMMUNITY KITCHEN & BATH CENTRE ARTIST • Fine Custom Cabinets from MERIT • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Offices • Dining Rooms Carl Borgstrom • Entertainment Units Kitchen Designer Serving Salt Spring 250-538-7133 & The Gulf Islands MOUAT’S TRADING CO. • DOWNTOWN GANGES • SALT SPRING ISLAND If you are going to, or have tried to sell your home, it is worth considering the following; In this relatively slow buyers market, is it better to lower your price by lowering the commission you are going to pay to the real estate agents or give away your hard earned after tax home equity? Times have changed - buyers shop for homes on-line on the Internet. The buyers want to see a great virtual tour of the home for sale on line. That is what I do and that is how we sell our listed homes. I have one of the best Virtual tour systems on the internet and will use it to show your home in the best possible light. I will help you stage your home to make it look great and sell for the maximum amount. If your home is not listed with another agent ,call me, and I can show you how our simple, cost effective system works. I have sold 19 homes on the island and saved the sellers thousands of dollars. Scott Simmons, Salt Spring agent for One Percent Realty Vancouver Island [email protected] 250-538-8316 www.escapetosaltspring.com ADVERTISING FEATURE PHOTO BY AMY GEDDES Tim Clarke at his Garden Faire campsite/art studio. He assumed he could pick up discarded paint at the lo- cal recycle depot, but that is not possible, so he’s appealing to islanders to help him out. Why an estate plan is right for you. Struggling artist denied paints Leave your family with memories, not headaches New island resident campsite is an array of discarded paints at the Salt Spring Island “[Painting] is my t Hire a lawyer or notary to hopes to make direct Recycling Depot that cannot be help you write your power of given away. attorney and will. connections Unlike the Hartland landfi ll that meditation.” subscribes to the Product Care t Talk to your family today about BY AMY GEDDES paint exchange program (where TIM CLARKE your plans for your estate, so DRIFTWOOD STAFF people can drop off and and pick Artist there is no confusion about In the rain under a tarp, Tim up leftover paint at no charge), your wishes after you’re gone. Clarke moves around to keep his the Salt Spring depot chose not to campsite so he could afford basic muscles warm. participate in the program. living expenses. t $IPPTFBOFYFDVUPSUIBUXJMM His canvases sketched with While depot manager Peter When Clarke was diagnosed be able to take care of your outlines of local landscapes lean Grant admits “it is a shame” that with muscular dystrophy in 2007, COLIN NICOL affairs for you. against camping supplies and there is no program in place, the he was just two credits short of General Manager, Wealth Management lawn chairs. depot does not have the man- graduating from the Emily Carr Island Savings Credit Union t 4QFBLXJUIBGJOBODJBMBEWJTPS To those who might learn of power to fill out the required University of Art and Design. to review your portfolio to Clarke’s current situation, plan- forms. He adds that the program Degree or no degree, his pas- here are two things ensure that you are able to ning to live alone in a tent at Gar- is fl awed because it doesn’t allow sion for art continues. den Faire Campground through- people to look at the paint before “[Painting] is my meditation,” certain in life – death give what you want. out the winter, his muscles pro- they take it away. he says, quoting famous land- and taxes. This is as Everyone needs estate planning gressively wearing away from “It’s not worth it,” Grant said. scape artist John Constable, who true today as it was muscular dystrophy, one may This leaves Clarke feeling dis- said, “My canvas soothes me into – meet with a financial advisor T100 years ago; the difference is imagine this 45-year-old man’s couraged. forgetfulness of the turmoil and today to create a plan that will today there are more resources life leaves much to be desired. “It is so close to my camp- folly — and worse — of the scene take care of your family when “If I took my shirt off,” he said, site,” he said, explaining that around me.” available to take care of your you no longer can. “you would clearly see the exces- after moving to Salt Spring in Once he gets paints, Clarke family after you’re gone. sive wasting of my shoulder blade September he approached the hopes to sell some of his paint- Keep reading this publication areas, shoulders and arms. I get depot as well as the Blackburn ings — acrylic landscapes and Estate planning isn’t just for the for more answers and financial up in the morning on my elbows transfer station for free paints to “microscapes” — to supplement elderly. It’s for those of us who planning insight. because my biceps are already prime his canvases with, but was his income. want to give less to taxes and too weak.” unsuccessful. Anyone with leftover paint to more to those we love. Have questions of your own? Three and a half years ago he He believes there should be a donate to Clarke can e-mail him was capable of doing heavy con- way of making discarded paints at [email protected]. He is How do you start estate $PNFTQFBLUPBOZBEWJTPSPO struction. Today he struggles to accessible for reuse. looking for interior/exterior fl at planning? NZUFBNBUBO*TMBOE4BWJOHT get out of a chair. 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That was the day we came to the farm on Salt Spring Island. Coincidentally, it had been almost the same date (Nov. 17) that Mom and Dad were married, 17 years before, in 1917. Dad was in the Canadian Army in World War I, Mom a British Army WAAC. They had settled in Stock- holm, Saskatchewan with the intention of farming the S.E. Quarter of Section 10, 19 degrees, 20 minutes west of the 2nd Meridian, not far from Esterhazy. Our family consisted of: Dad (Jesse), Mom (Elizabeth) and kids Ken, Terry, Franklin (Mike), Howard and Colin. Above, members of the Canadian Scottish While we dealt with the worst droughts the Prairies had in World War II. Ken Byron, Sr. was a mem- seen in living memory, and with Depression prices so low, ber of the Canadian Scottish Regiment Dad decided there was not much point in carrying on — we couldn’t grow feed for our poultry, couldn’t grow feed for (Princess Mary’s). At right, the Byron family cattle or sheep or horses. farm sign “Woodderuff ee.” Finally, the decision was made. “If we’re going to starve, we’ll do it in a good climate,” Dad fi nally declared. The sale of the farm was in Oct. and Nov. 1934. We sold in the valleys. They were after the new everything for $500. We kept what we could of our personal growth provided by the logging and slash gear — Mom was an excellent packer. The most valuable fi res. We could shoot our limit of grouse item sold was a four-year-old colt for $80.50 — the mare in an acre. Jack Abbot trapped muskrats in brought $50. our marsh. The pelts were shipped to fur buyers in Vancouver. WE HAD OUR FARM ******* Dad decided to rent a truck from Guy Cunningham — he Byron’s experiences in World War II form had a one-ton truck. We bundled everything aboard, our a significant part of the memoir. He was On the beach (and approaching it), although some areas stove and pipes and baggage. Guy just charged enough to a member of the Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess were quiet and calm, in others there was heavy mortar and cover the cost of the gas — $2 and he felt bad about it. We are Mary’s). He remained an officer in military service until machine-gun fi re — it was very confusing — heavy smoke, still good friends with the Cunninghams to this day. 1975, serving in Gagetown, NB, Wainwright, AB, Korea and deafening noise, men going down all around. But every- Guy helped us move in — into this very house we are sit- Germany. The following excerpt details the invasion of Nor- body knew what to do. More mortar fi re started coming ting in right now! mandy on D-Day. in. Shrapnel cut an artery in my face just below my eye. The ******* same bomb killed my mortar-man. I had blood shooting out On Thursdays we’d get a shipment — feed, seed, freight, D-DAY! of my face; the Battalion Regimental Medical Offi cer Capt. supplies, etc. from Mouat’s. People from off-island had holi- Finally, in the middle of the night of June 5, 1944, the staff Young put a suture in. day places — they were our customers. woke Brigadier General Eisenhower. We were already aboard Major Dick Lendrum said, “Are you alright?” We got a cream can, deep set, and eventually a separa- ship — we thought it was just another training exercise. “Yes, I’m good to go.” tor. Our cow supplied enough milk for her calf, our family, There was a storm warning — six-foot waves — poor “Russell’s been hit; you’re now Platoon Commander. Get and more. The creamery (where Embe Bakery is now) was landing conditions, but the success of our attack depended the men off the beach.” operational — we shipped our cream every week. Harry on surprise. To wait was to risk discovery. I found Platoon Commander Russell being treated for his Noon picked it up and delivered it. When he brought back Ike said, “Let ‘er rip.” wounds and made ready for evacuation. the cream can we got our butter. If there was any money And rip we did; one of the more than 5,000 ships and “I’m away,” he said. I never saw him again for 30 years. left, we got that at the end of the month. So we already were 13,000 aircraft that carried 156,000 men on the 100-mile Things moved so fast — our immediate objective was making a little money. We had poultry, and hogs to feed with channel crossing to a 50-mile-wide, fi ve-division front that to get off the beach and reach our designated position on any extra milk. That put us on our way. We didn’t have much was code-named Operation Overlord — the General Assault higher ground. We had been trained to “Never fi ght until you money to live on; Mom was a great seamstress, but she on Normandy on D-Day. get to your objective.” If we came upon the enemy, we were didn’t have much to work with. Overhead, Allied bombers were flying towards their to bypass or contain them with fi re and keep on going. We We were the most ragged-assed crew you ever saw. selected targets to pound the enemy, while 23,000 para- didn’t want to be delayed, and the designated route was ******* troopers and glider crews were heading for assignments hard to follow with pockets of enemy soldiers and heavy I picked loganberries for our neighbour John Chantelu for behind the enemy lines to disrupt communications. By weapons everywhere causing delays and detours. Nonethe- one cent a pound. It was 1936, my fi rst year in high school. day’s end, more than 9,000 Allied soldiers were killed or less, the Western Brigade, including the Canadian Scottish, At the end of the season I got $25.25. That got me new wounded, but more than 100,000 Allied troops were ashore had advanced more than six miles inland, farther than any clothes and my schoolbooks. and ready to fi ght. Of these, 14,000 Canadians had landed, other troops. There was a cost — the Canadian Scottish had Besides school, I worked on the farm — weeding, planting suffering 1,074 casualties — 359 were fatalities. a total of 87 casualties, including me. and chores with the livestock and poultry. I delivered pro- There wasn’t an enemy aircraft around. Germany didn’t My eye was badly swollen and I was covered in dust and duce; the whole lot of us worked all the time. The fi rst year think we would land in Normandy — we had learned a lot blood. When I reached the company, my unit was the last was good; people were kind. We had little furniture. from Dieppe, our fi rst sortie into Europe, in 1942. to come in. “I am prepared to stay,” I said, but was ordered On occasional nights we’d go to the beach digging clams down by Major Lendrum. “Your wounds are bad for morale,” by lantern light. There were no oysters then, and we never I was told. heard of “red tide.” We’d go to Fernwood dock to catch cod. “Schrapnel cut an artery in my face just Had I been with seasoned troops it might have been a dif- ******* ferent story, but for new troops, their fi rst day under fi re, my I went to North Vesuvius School. It is now a house located wounds could make some of them think about what they at the junction of Fernwood Road and North End Road. There below my eye. The same bomb killed my might have to look forward to! were approximately 25 students from grades 1 to 9 and one I went back to the rear area and spent the night in the teacher, Marian Hanna, an excellent teacher. We used to tents that had been set up for casualties — there was plenty have a Christmas party, and concerts. The kids would col- mortar-man.” of crying and moaning from the badly wounded men. There lect money from their parents for presents. We’d write our were fi refi ghts and dogfi ghts all night long. And, all this letters to Santa. We nearly always got gloves and scarves and KEN BYRON, SR. time, we were being shelled by the enemy. socks. World War II veteran There were empty ships and landing craft going back to One year I wanted a pocketknife. Ms. Hanna said, “You England. Our walking wounded were put aboard. The crew will have to write again.” I did. I asked for mitts and gloves of our LST kept trying to make us go below. It was June, and socks and candies, but I mainly had that pocketknife in We sailed at 10 p.m. All troops were issued ammunition; all very hot below decks, and the smell was awful. A couple of my mind. At the Christmas gift giving I got what everyone in command were issued aerial photos and maps. We loaded Regina Rifl es cowboys, big tough men who didn’t stand for else got — SHE gave me a pocketknife. our weapons; nobody slept. At the precise hour, we stood-to any nonsense, told them to bugger off. They left us alone ******* on deck; our padre gave his blessings, our pipers played. Our after that, on deck. There were fi reworks all night long as the Living rough remained important. We hunted deer and mother ship was the Prince Henry — we got into our landing battle ashore raged on. grouse. One morning I shot six grouse and still made it to craft. It was the morning of June 8, 1944. In the same bay we’d school on time. It was an 18-minute bike ride to Ganges We anchored seven and a half miles off the Normandy sailed from, out in mid-channel between Southampton where I was going to high school. Coast. Advances in technology meant we did not have to and the Seine Bay, there was a bottleneck — with one line ******* use scramble nets on D-Day. Aboard the Prince Henry, as of ships coming and one line going. The returning ships There were lots of muskrats and grouse and pheasants — our landing craft was lowered, the crew failed to get a hook carried not only the wounded, but damaged vehicles and ruffed grouse and blue grouse were plentiful, but very few in one davit on the fi rst grab — we were almost dumped into equipment. wood ducks. Deer weren’t plentiful like they are now. We the sea. For a second, scramble nets didn’t seem so bad. I remember it as if it was yesterday. I was one of the few shot eagles, hawks and ravens — they were predators, Commander Jack Davie marshalled the fl otilla. I was Pla- who had seen both sides of it in 48 hours. We landed at and competitors for our fl ocks and our livelihood. We felt toon Sergeant of two boats carrying 36 men — the whole Southampton; I was moved to Basingstoke, recently con- strongly they had to be controlled. There were no raccoons; command structure always split up the offi cers because we verted to a military hospital. German buzz bombs were I only recall one raccoon incident from the time we arrived didn’t want all our eggs in one basket. I was in Craft #2 and coming over regularly. until 1955. Mink, otter and muskrat were kept under con- changed places with Platoon Commander Russell in Craft I was released, even though I still had a fever. It wasn’t trol, as were cougars and bears. You had to HUNT to fi nd #1. We all got ashore, but Russell was badly wounded when until 2002, 58 years later, when I went to have an MRI scan, a deer. We would have drives with a hunter stationed on a mortar struck the ramp of his landing craft. If we had not that doctors discovered there was still shrapnel in my face. I the trail. The deer were up in the burn areas, not down here switched places . . . . have those pieces in my safe. B12 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PEOPLE & COMMUNITY Ted Scott Performance Horses AQHA/APHA Champion Breeder, Trainer and Coach. Multiple, National Golden eagles demonstrate strengths and World titles. George Laundry leads pack similar results. There were again fi ve and Now accepting a half tables confronted by some diffi cult twice with two diff erent BRIDGETRICKS hands, but George Laundry repeated his horses for training, win, this time partnered by his wife Flo. boarding, lessons. partners were next, with Jennifer Quick and Gil- Gisela Welsh and Blanche Poborsa were lian Mouat coming third. There was a tie second, and Paul Retallack had Prem Mar- Total BY JILL EVANS for fourth place, when Gisela Welsh and golese for a partner and they came third. DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR Blanche Poborsa had the same score as Fourth place went to Isabelle Richardson Equine Oct. 23 to Nov. 21 is the season of Scor- Isabelle Richardson and Jean Elder. The and Jean Elder again. Direction pio and we know about the sting of a scor- rest were on a lower level and could con- Hope springs eternal for the remainder, pion’s tail, but apparently there’s another template that when a scorpion captures who will show that in the season of Scorpio for horse & partner symbol for the period — the golden eagle, its victims with its claws, its hovering tail they are determined folk who absolutely s #OVERED ARENA representing clear vision, intelligence and jabs painfully, but recovery is possible. throw themselves into whatever they do s #LINICS s &ARRIER SERVICES power. And again, the golden eagles appeared and aspire to greater heights. (Descrip- These attributes certainly must fi t the on high, and with their perceptiveness, tions courtesy of CafeAstrology.com.) 442B Cusheon Lake winners on Oct. 26. There were fi ve and a had the potential to see things more clear- For information about the Gulf Islands Phone Ted half tables, with George Laundry and Paul ly than others and were known for cun- Duplicate Bridge Club’s games, contact Retallack demonstrating those abilities by ning, so on Nov. 2 there was a shuffl ing of George Laundry at 250-653-9095 or pas- 250-538-8963 coming fi rst. Ian Thomas and Zelly Taylor placements and players, but somewhat [email protected]. Rainbow Road Pool payment — so what’s the money for? Q: I want to know at all times, so trimming how my $5 gets down its current staff of spent when I pay seven is not an option to go for a swim at Amy for cutting costs. SAVE the Rainbow Road In addition to swim- Geddes SAVE Pool. I go swimming mers bearing the bur- UP TO BIG! at other pools on den of pool costs, of the big island that Y O U ASKED interest is that for 60% off also cost five dollars every $5 you pay to go but they seem to READ THE BLOG AT WWW. for a swim, the com- EXISTING HEATING COSTS have so much more munity (through taxes) . . . slides, diving GULFISLANDS.NET/WORDPRESS pays another $10. boards, a gym etc. Here is Ruurs’ Eligible for Eco-Energy and Home Renovations Tax Credit up to $3,300 Maybe we just don’t have enough response to your comment about the • On staff Engineers • Gov’t Certifi ed Technicians • Air Quality Monitoring people using our pool? vast and whimsical water facilities — Ray Gouchie, Salt Spring Island offered by other pools on “the big INSTALLATION & SERVICE island:” A: Swimmers, fl oaters and cannon- “You stated that some other pools FOR OVER 80 YEARS RReliableeliable friendsfriends have been telling friendsfriends about our tteameam yyouou ccana trust. ballers alike, the general admission have a slide, diving boards and a you plunk down at the pool desk goes gym. Call anytime, 24 HOURS A DAY towards the following: pool operating “That is correct, many of the costs (e.g. heating, building mainte- aquatic centres or recreation centres nance) and pool staff wages. in larger communities have more 250-746-9600 That’s according to Kees Ruurs, and different components or facili- We’re not comfortable until you are! manager of the Salt Spring Island ties in their pool or as part of the Parks and Recreation Commission. larger complex. www.westisle.ca As far as the actual per cent break- “However, the Rainbow Road pool down (of, say, what a $5 adult admis- only draws its users from a small sion specifi cally goes towards) PARC number of people (10,000) while does not have these fi gures because most of these larger complexes draw 80 per cent of pool costs are paid from a much larger population and through Recreation Excellence in as a result have a broader tax base to Surrey, B.C., which is contracted by pay for their facilities. PARC to manage the pool. “Having said that, I can also tell OPEN HOUSE (Recreation Excellence could not you that plans are being made to Sat. Nov. 14 and be reached before press time, but if a fundraise for additional components BUSINESS FAIR response is received from them this to be added to our swimming pool Here’s my card... week, it will be posted on the You here on Salt Spring. Sun. Nov. 15 Asked blog.) “You will be hearing more about It costs $600,000 per year to oper- those plans in the months ahead.” Residential & See you there! BRENDA ate the pool, according to Ruurs. Anyone wishing to have their say Commerical Filling Salt Spring Island, BC 250-930-4997 AKERMAN Admission revenues bring in close to on what “expansions” the pool could Tank Sales www.marykay.ca/bakerman Independent $200,000, so the pool recovers only use can leave comments at the pool & Rentals Beauty Consultant 30 per cent of its costs via the pool front desk or at the PARC offi ce at 145 user. Vesuvius Bay Road. Pool manager Jim Raddysh says it’s normal for a pool to recover between Have a question related to life on the Wayne Wrigley 25-30 per cent of its costs through Gulf Islands? E-mail Amy at ageddes@ 250-537-2006 admission fees, so that is a clue to us, gulfislands.net. See the blog at www. he says, that our pool is well attended gulfislandsdriftwood.com or www. 146 Oakspring Rd and not underused. gulfislands.net/wordpress. New blog Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1S8 Raddysh notes that he is legally feature: Sign up for email notifi cation of required to have at least two staff on new posts. See the homepage for details. Blue Velvet Photography Upholstering John Cameron DRAPERY, SLIPCOVERS 250.537.5830 & UPHOLSTERY TTruer North #6 Merchant Mews ue North 250-537-4369 315 Upper Ganges Rd. 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His network of friendsnds and associassociatesates ensure a constant fl ow of new pieces created from unusual sources.ources. “Indonesian“Indonesian artists waste nothing, and their creativity is endless,”s,” Kipp says. Hee points out a sofa and chair set. “You know the junglee vines TarzanTarzan swings on? The frame is made from that – it’s called twistedtwisted wood.” A honey brown patio bench, gnarled and knotty,otty, iss mmadeade ffrom coff ee wood. A mask carved from amidst a masss ooff rorootsoots iisiss frofrom the lychee tree. The entrance to the store is dotted with lava stone outdooroor lights, whimsical fountains, massive garden statues and large iron entrance gates. Kipp fi rst establishedd his import business with a stone craft manufacturer in Bali where designers and workers hand-sculptpt the outdoor furniture and décor and fabricate iron and metal gates using both east and west artisticistic styles. Bali is known as the home of Indonesian sculpture. Over the years, Kipp has diversifi ed thee business to the point of needing a warehouse to store anything from traditional masks to ten footot tall wooden carvings. “I fi nd things that are diff erent because that’s what people want. You won’t fi nd what I have anywhere else because it’s all handmade.” Kipp knows what each piece is made of and where it comes from so he can off er informed advice to his customers. Three or four times a year, he visitss Indonesia, bringing back a huge storage container fi lled with new treasures. “The constant creativity of these artists always amazes me. They can tailor what they make towards the North American market and are willing to try anything.” Whether it’s a design requested from a customer or the idea comes from the material on hand, the artists are able to pair quality workmanship and design with native materials that we don’t normally see here, such as reclaimed teak and coff ee wood. Everyday items in the home like bathroom sinks become extraordinary when carved out of fossilized rock, soapstone or copper. The store is both a wholesale and retail operation, off ering great diversity at a very reasonable cost to the customer looking for something unique–whether you are interested in placing orders, fi nding the perfect gift or outfi tting your own home. “I’ve known people for so long in Indonesia that they give me a great price. And I always make a point of bringing them things from Canada that are hard to get in Indonesia.” Catch a glimpse of the ingenuity of Indonesian artists and craftspeople. Experience a real melding of North American-inspired imports and indigenous art and crafts at Al’s Asian Treasures. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 am - 4:30 pm. Turn left off the Trans Canada Hwy. on to Henry Rd. and a quick right on Smiley Rd. #7-9360#7# -9360 Smiley Rd., Chemainus. 250-732-3696 [email protected]@hotmail.com Al’s Asian Treasures • #7-9360 Smiley Rd., Chemainus • 250-732-3696 • [email protected] B14 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PEOPLE & COMMUNITY CONSERVATION Endangered species expert discusses bluebird revival Trudy Chatwin visits Salt Spring She will speak on Thursday, Nov. 19 at in fairly open habitats such as Garry oak ton and the interior of B.C. Western blue- 7:30 p.m. at Lions Hall. meadows, pastures, roadsides, parks, open birds have been reintroduced to the San for Nov. 19 special event The western bluebird is one of the most forest and grassy areas. Juan Islands and now successfully breed colourful members of the thrush family, a They begin breeding in late March to there. Recently, a few bluebirds have been BY SUSAN HANNON family which also contains the American early April. spotted in Victoria, the Cowichan Valley, SPECIAL TO THE DRIFTWOOD robin, varied thrush and hermit thrush, Females lay four to six powder-blue eggs and possibly on Salt Spring, but no breed- Old-timers on Salt Spring probably species more familiar to islanders. and both parents feed the nestlings with ing has been observed. remember the western bluebird, once a The brilliant blue back and wings, ruddy insects, which they detect from low perch- Here on Salt Spring we want to be ready common breeder in southwestern British chest and shoulders make the male easy es and then swoop down and catch on the when the bluebirds come back to breed. Columbia. to spot as it sings and displays around the ground. Biologists from the B.C. Ministry of Envi- Populations began to decline in the nest. Females are a more subtle pale blue, While it is unknown what caused the ronment and the Salt Spring Island Con- 1950s and its cheery chirps and whistles gray and brown. bluebird decline in southwestern B.C., servancy Stewardship Project have been have been gone from the island since the The only other “blue” bird commonly experts suspect that loss of Garry oak putting up bluebird nest boxes in suitable early 1990s. seen on the island is the Stellar’s jay, which meadows, cutting down of old trees used bluebird habitats on public and private Now there is a program to bring back the is much larger and more raucous. for nesting, declines in their insect prey land and monitoring them each spring. bluebird to Salt Spring. Western bluebirds nest in old woodpeck- due to pesticides and competition for nest So far they are used primarily by house Trudy Chatwin, rare and endangered er holes, natural holes in trees and bird holes with the introduced house sparrow wrens and violet-green swallows, but our species biologist with the Ministry of Envi- boxes. and European starlings all contributed to hope is that one day Salt Spring will be ronment, will talk about efforts to bring Returning from their wintering areas in the declines. enlivened again by the flash of brilliant bluebirds back to southwestern B.C. at a the southern U.S. and Mexico in late Feb- Adding nest boxes has reversed some blue and the happy chirps of the western Salt Spring Conservancy-sponsored event. ruary or early March, they set up territories population declines in Oregon, Washing- bluebird. expert ADVICE Insurance Advisor Appliance Repair Health & Beauty What is the diff erence Manufacturer’s Warranty Why use Masques between term and on Appliances and Serums? permanent insurance? 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Sleep is also linked to achiev- Haltrecht trained with the Ronald Besley 28, 1-4 p.m. at her Cats Paja- Haltrecht says they will relax ing and maintaining weight founder of the Sounder Sleep mas Studio. the body, calm the mind and loss as a hormone called System, Michael Krugman. Sounder Sleep is based on lull one to sleep. leptin, which helps regulate She is a Feldenkrais practitio- & Sons Inc. the discovery that certain Participants who wake up appetite, is produced dur- ner and Bones for Life trainer. Design & Build small, slow, gentle, physical during the night will know ing sleep. The easy, effortless Pre-register by calling Anna movements can shift us from how to return to sleep eas- Mini-Moves put this natural at 250-537-5681 or email Custom houses, additions and renovations an alert, waking state to one of ily, press material states. As a healing right at our fi ngertips. [email protected]. profound physical and mental result, they will get the natural, Haltrecht says this workshop The fee is $40. Ronald Besley ISLAND HISTORY Lic. #29029 Who reads us? Tel: 88% of Islanders read the 250.537.8885 Alfred Gerald Crofton recalled Driftwood each week. [email protected] at next history group gathering -Combase survey Grandson makes Salt Spring, where he began early ing house. After the war, Har- employment as an apprentice at bour House was established as a presentation at Nov. 18 to YOU Scovell Farm. country hotel.” ter R nee “In 1903, he married Nona Wil- Crofton will speak about fam- mpu ds session son, a daughter of the Reverend ily life at the Harbour House and co it the Wilson,” explains a press release. will offer photographs, anec- We f • Free Estimates On Wednesday, Nov. 18, the “Fred purchased the Harbour dotes and newspaper clippings • Complete Computer Sales & Service Salt Spring Island Historical House and developed a dairy of interest. 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