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$ 25 Wednesday, February 18, 2015 — YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 55TH YEAR  ISSUE 7 1(incl. GST) TRAGEDY FIRST NATIONS Grace Islet Longtime islander dies in crash price tag: Loes Holland remembered as a pioneer $5.45 mil Deal covers land and BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF settlement with owner The Salt Spring woman killed in a Saturday afternoon car crash along Lower Ganges Road is being BY SEAN MCINTYRE remembered fondly as a lifelong explorer with a DRIFTWOOD STAFF feisty spirit who touched the lives of many islanders. The province of British Columbia Loes Holland was the lone occupant in a south- confi rmed Monday that it has paid bound vehicle that lost control and crossed the the former owner of Grace Islet $5.45 oncoming lane before striking a tree and rolling million for the site. down an embankment near the turnoff to Park Drive Steve Thomson, the province’s at approximately 1:50 p.m. on Feb. 14. Emergency Minister of Forests, Lands and Natu- personnel found the red Subaru partway down the ral Resource Operations said the sum bank on the road’s shoreline side. includes $850,000 for the land and Holland was declared deceased by a physician $4.6 million to reach a settlement after crews removed her from the vehicle. At this with Barry Slawsky. point it is not clear if the 92-year-old died as a result The province announced plans to of the collision or from some sort of medical inci- acquire the .78-acre islet in January dent before the crash. The BC Coroners Service is following negotiations with Slawsky, investigating the cause of death. the Nature Conservancy of Canada The single-vehicle crash closed part of Lower and local First Nations. The cost had Ganges Road for nearly seven hours as RCMP, Salt been withheld until Monday. Spring Fire Rescue members, BC Ambulance per- “This amount represents costs sonnel and a collision analyst worked at the crash incurred over the past two decades site. by the landowner and his lost oppor- “It’s so unbelievable. It’s just so sudden,” said Joy tunity for future enjoyment of the Holland, Loes’ daughter, during a Monday morning property,” said Vivian Thomas, a interview from her home in Lindsay, Ont. spokesperson for the Ministry of Loes Holland and her husband Gerry moved to Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Salt Spring from the Netherlands by way of Ontario Operations. “Incurred costs include more than 40 years ago. The couple was among items such as utility installation, and the fi rst homeowners to build a house in the north archaeological, architectural and end’s Trincomali Heights neighbourhood. professional fees, as well as building “They were pioneers in a way,” her daughter said. contract and material costs for con- Holland was a frequent customer at Salt Spring struction of a high-end house.” Books, where she could be counted on to pick up Thomas said particulars about her Globe and Mail newspaper every Saturday, how the settlement was reached are recalled business owner Adina Hildebrandt. confi dential. “She was always full of joy, always chatty, and Supporters of the campaign to always positive and wonderful,” Hildebrandt said. protect the islet said the size of the “She was one of those people who was always settlement is unfortunate but repre-

delightful. PHOTO BY JEN MACLELLAN sents the province’s history of mis- “She loved everything and loved her life right to Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue personnel work to extricate a vehicle driver oﬀ Lower Ganges management and poor handling of the last minute.” Road near Park Drive on Saturday afternoon. Salt Spring resident Loes Holland was declared the Grace Islet issue. CRASH continued on 5 deceased at the scene. GRACE ISLET continued on 4

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By SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF “Lame” is how Peter Legun said he felt upon seeing the shattered glass and broken windows in his classroom at Gulf Islands Secondary School on Thursday morning. “It sucks but, at the same time, they’re just windows,” the high school art teacher said in an interview earlier this week. “It’s an unfortunate situation that will cost the school district and take time to repair but, at the end of the day, it’s not like a serious Photo by Sean McIntyre accident.” GISS students, from left, Sabrina Dunford, Kate Hunt, Blue Thomas, Linda Foerster, Salt Spring RCMP continue to search Mikaela Fraser and Nina Faicco are a few of the creative minds who spruced up their for whoever is responsible for breaking classroom’s boarded up windows late last week. at least eight windows along the school’s Kanaka Drive side overnight on Wednes- “It’s going to keep us busy,” he said. “Don’t worry be happy,” “We forgive U,” day, Feb. 11. Police are also looking into Given that the damage occurred to and “Every action is an act of love, or a cry damage sustained at a home-based busi- the school’s art class and adjacent dance for help” are some of the inspiring messag- ness across the street on the same evening. studio, it’s perhaps unsurprising that stu- es written alongside colourful images of Commenters on the Driftwood’s Face- dents quickly crafted a creative response hearts and flowers. The artists also wrote book site shared Legun’s sense of disap- to the attack. out the telephone number for a toll-free pointment immediately after pictures of A few hours after school staff swept youth crisis hotline. the damage were posted online. The van- away the shattered glass and sealed off “It shows who we are as a school and dalism was summed up as “horrible” and the drafty openings with plywood, Legun that we care,” said Lyall Ruehlen, the “very sad.” One online poster questioned and five senior block art students got to school’s principal. “Somebody’s mistake if the time had come to consider video work. has become a learning opportunity.” surveillance. “Why don’t we go out there and try to Anyone with information about who The bill to repair and replace the dam- share some peace, love and happiness?” may be responsible for the school and aged windows could reach several thou- Legun recalled telling his students. “Let’s Kanaka Road incidents can reach the Salt sand dollars, according to a repair per- make lemonade out of lemons.” Spring RCMP detachment at 250-537- son at the scene. Julian Cronin of Gulf Equipped with paint and brushes, 5555. Photo by Sean McIntyre Islands Glass said it could take a couple Legun and his students covered the drab Before and after pictures of the scene School district maintenance staff person Graham of weeks before the large sealed windows plywood boards with uplifting messages are available on the Driftwood’s Face- Tweddle cleans up broken glass in the high school’s art are ordered, delivered and installed. of forgiveness and support. book page. room on Thursday. News briefs

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Contact the Driftwood for more information 250 537 9933 4 | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 NEWSBEAT www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood FIRE DISTRICT Salt Spring Island Local Trust CommitteeFire service study dissected Salt PUBLIC Spring Island HEARINGLocal Trust Committee NOTICE Implementation to start after new union contract. As well, Salt Spring’s fire service costs taxpay- The Salt Spring Island Local TrustPUBLIC Committee HEARING would NOTICE like to invite you to attendApril a public AGM hearing ers just under the provincial average for com- beginning at PUBLIC HEARING at the NOTICE munities of its size, while the firefighters tend The5:30 Salt p.m., Spring Islandon March Local Trust 5, Committee 2015 would likeHart to invite Bradley you to attend Hall, a 103public Bonnethearing Avenue,BY ELIZABETH Salt SpringNOLAN to have a higher training level. Island to hearbeginning yourThe Salt atviews 5:30 Spring p.m., regarding Islandon March Local 5, Proposed2015 Trust at Committee the Hart Bylaw Bradley would No.Hall, like 103 479.to inviteBonnet you Avenue, to attend Salt aSpring public DRIFTWOOD STAFF “Are you paying a premium?” he asked. “Not Island to hear your views regarding Proposed Bylaw No. 479. hearing beginning at 5:30 p.m., on March 5, 2015 at the Hart Bradley Hall, 103 Bonnet Members of the public discussed the find- according to [the numbers]. You’re paying aver- At the PublicAt Hearing, theAvenue, Public Hearing, Saltall personsSpring all persons Island who to believehear believe your that viewstheir that interest regarding their in property interest Proposed is affected inBylaw property by No.the proposed479. is affected ings by of theSalt Spring proposed Fire Protection District’s fire age for better-than-average service.” bylaw shall bylawbe affordedshall be afforded a reasonablea reasonable opportunity opportunity to be heard to orbe to presentheard written or submissionsto present writtenservice reviewsubmissions with two of its chief authors dur- In regard to the union contract, island resi- respectingAt the matters Public contained Hearing, in all the persons proposed who bylaw. believe that their interest in property is affected ing a special meeting held before the regular dent Darlene Steele asked Walker to elaborate respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw. fire board meeting on Monday night. on his recommendation to start the research Plannerby Kristinthe proposed Aasen will bylaw be available shall beat theafforded hall from a reasonable2:00 p.m. to 4:00opportunity p.m. to provideto be heardinformation or to aboutpresent the bylaw written and to answersubmissions any questions. respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw. Questions were asked about governance process now to prepare for the next round of Planner Kristin Aasen will be available at the hall from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to provideissues related information to the board of trustees as well negotiations. about the bylawWhat Planner andis the Proposedto Kristin answer Aasen Bylaw any willabout? bequestions. available at the Hart Bradley Hall from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. as department operations overseen by Fire “We feel very strongly that going forward Proposedto provide Bylaw information No. 479 – cited about as the“Salt bylaw Spring and Island to answer Land Use any Bylaw, questions. 1999, Amendment No. 3, Chief Tom Bremner. Richard Walker of Walker into December 2016 this board should have What is the 2014”Proposed (315 Upper Bylaw Ganges Road, about? Salt Spring Island - Application SS-RZ-2014.1) Resource Group and Dave Ferguson of Fire- some pretty talented advice given to it with In generalWhat terms, is the the Proposed purpose ofBylaw Proposed about? Bylaw No. 479 is to amend the Salt Spring Island Land Use Wise Consulting restated their findings that respect to negotiating with a very, very strong the service is for the most part run effectively and very robust union that will be very inter- Proposed BylawBylaw No. No. 355 by 479 adding – a newcited Commercial as “Salt 6 Zone Spring Variation (a)Island – C6(a) Landon the lands Use illustrated Bylaw, below. 1999, Amendment No. 3, The newProposed Commercial Bylaw 6 No.Zone 479 Variation – cited (a) as would “Salt permitSpring new Island uses Land on the Use property, Bylaw, 1999,and remove Amendment other and efficiently, although improvements could ested in seeing the contract maintained,” he 2014” (315 Upperuses,No. as Gangeswell 3, 2014” as add (315 new Road, Upper regulations. GangesSalt Spring Road, Salt Island Spring - Island Application - Application SS-RZ-2014.1) SS-RZ-2014.1) be made. responded. “We did come up with a substantial amount Ferguson particularly commended the

In general terms,In thegeneral purpose terms, the of purpose Proposed of Proposed Bylaw Bylaw No. No. 479 479 is is toto amendamend the theSalt SpringSalt Spring of Islandrecommendations, Land Use and that only happens department’s efforts on wildfire risk education, Bylaw No. 355 byIsland adding Land Use a new Bylaw Commercial No. 355 by adding 6 aZone new Commercial Variation 6 Zone(a) –Variation C6(a) (a) on – C6(a)the landswhen illustrated change is needed,”below. Walker said. its superior shuttle accreditation, and having on the lands illustrated below. Many of the public’s concerns centred a well-trained crew that meets or betters the The new Commercial 6 Zone Variation (a) would permit new uses on the property, aroundand remove finances, otherwith the district’s budget provincial standard. uses, as well as Theadd new new Commercial regulations. 6 Zone Variation (a) would permit new uses on the property, and increasing by nearly seven times its 1995 rate While many of Walker’s recommendations remove other uses, as well as add new regulations. of $371,000 over the past two decades. Walker have a short timeframe for action, trustee Ron pointed out the rate of increase has essentially Chamney said the board will wait until the been steady over that period, except from 2006 April AGM to begin an implementation plan, to 2011 when a steep increase occurred to bring since three trustee seats are up for election at employee wages up to levels established in a that time.

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! PARC seeks tax increase Two per cent hike Capital Regional District been higher but staff allo- Page !1 of 2 Board in Victoria to be con- cated an $81,000 surplus despite surplus sidered as part of the over- from last year to the 2015 all CRD budget that will be budget. from 2014 finalized in March. “These funds are needed The increase will repre- to be carried forward into B y SEAN MCINTYRE sent less than a dollar per the 2015 operating budgets DRIFTWOOD STAFF household, according to to offset pool operating Salaries, wages, pool Peggy Dayton, the CRD’s costs and to implement the costs and the rising price senior financial analyst. recreation programs needs ! of electricity are the main Budget figures provided assessment and pilot pro- drivers behind the Parks ahead of Monday’s meeting grams,” reads part of a staff and Recreation Commis- show ratepayers can antici- report presented at Mon- How do I get more Information? sion’s proposal to increase pate requisition increases day’s meeting. its annual ratepayer req- between 1.5 and 4.3 per PARC’s operating bud- A copy of the proposed bylaw and other relevant background documents may be uisition by nearly two per cent in each of the next five get sustained a 5.5 per cent inspected at the Islands Trust Salt Spring Ofﬁ ce at 1-500 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring cent. years. increase between 2014 and Island, BC between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, inclusive, Commissioners voted to Dayton said this year’s 2015, rising from $1.78 mil- excluding statutory holidays, from February 16, 2015 to March 4, 2015. forward Page !1the of 2request to the requisition would have lion to $1.87 million.

For the convenience of the public only, and not to satisfy Section 892(2) of the Local Government Act, Proposed Bylaw No. 479 may also be viewed on the Islands Trust website (www.islandstrust.bc.ca) under Protectors criticize government “Islands”, “Local Trust Areas”, “Salt Spring”, “Bylaws”, “Bylaw 355” under “Bylaw Amendments”. G RACE ISLET “The B.C. government created this situation; they gave the permits that allowed it all to Enquiries regarding the proposed bylaw may be directed to Planner Kristin Aasen at continued from 1 happen,” said the campaigner. “It’s regrettable 250-538-5611. For toll free access, request a transfer via Service BC: in Vancouver that they did not listen to First Nations’ con- 604 660-2421, in Victoria 250 387-6121, and elsewhere in BC 1-800-663-7867. “It is clear the provincial government took cerns about this listed site. It’s regrettable they action far too late on this issue and, ultimately, did not listen to the Capital Regional District How do I Provide a Written Submission? it was fear that forced their hand,” said Joe and community when they asked to have the Akerman, a co-ordinator of the Protect Grace islet expropriated at fair market value; that a Mail or in person to: Islands Trust, 1-500 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC. V8K Islet campaign. “Unfortunately, individual stop work order was not put in place until the 2N8 (prior to March 5, 2015) development rights and unchecked entitle- issue was resolved; that the owner continued to Fax: (250) 537-9116 (prior to March 5, 2015) ment have prevailed above common sense pour money into the construction when it was Email: [email protected] (prior to March 5, 2015) and basic human decency with this exorbi- known that it would be deconstructed. On March 5, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lion’s Hall, 103 Bonnet Ave., SSI tant payout for Grace Islet.” “It’s unfortunate that it took the govern- At the Public Hearing on March 5, 2015 commencing at 5:30 p.m. at the Lion’s Hall, Slawsky applied for a building permit for ment so long to admit they were wrong, but I 103 Bonnet Avenue, SSI the property in 2011. The Edmonton-based am grateful that this struggle to protect Grace businessman had planned to build a retire- Islet will ensure that other First Nations sacred Written submissions received in response to this notice will be available for public ment home on the islet according to guide- burial sites will be better protected.” review. lines set out by the provincial Heritage Con- The Nature Conservancy of Canada has the servation Act. Mired by protests and threats property title for Grace Islet. The NCC, local NO WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS OR ORAL REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE of legal action, home construction stopped First Nations and the province will cooperate SALT SPRING ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE in December 2014. Planning is underway to on a remediation plan and long-term conser- PUBLIC HEARING. remove the partially completed structure. vation management. Discussions with other Donna Martin of Salt Spring said the high agencies who wish to assist with long-term Claire Olivier settlement price follows years of unwillingness management are underway, Thomas added. Deputy Secretary by the province to address concerns about the BC Assessment pegged Grace Islet’s value in project raised by islanders and First Nations. July of 2014 at $735,000. Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 | 5 EDUCATION SD grapples with parents’ wants

Strategy to there are benefits district and school can be frac- to both sides mak- the parents tured,” she said. “I do incorporate ing it happen, but can be met in want to consider the program requests at the same time new programs, voices of parents who the district should whether there have kids in our regular being formed avoid saying yes to are compro- schools, and are happy everything, or act mises that can . . . because so many BY ELIZABETH NOLAN out of fear of losing be made, and things that people are DRIFTWOOD STAFF funds or students. nancy whether pro- talking about and want- A new School District There are also macdonald grams meet ing are actually happen- 64 board committee is things the district Ministry of ing in our schools.” working on how to incor- can do itself to meet the Education curriculum Fulford school dropped porate asked-for alter- needs of some groups. standards while still from five classrooms in nate program models “Phoenix and Saturna being something that 2013-14 down to four in into the public education Ecological Education looks and feels different 2014-15 because 21 stu- system. Centre are examples of from the regular class- dents left to attend a pro- Committee chair Nancy where we’ve been really room. Program design gram at Stowel Lake Farm Macdonald reported at innovative or creative and hiring are likely to be that is administered the Feb. 11 board meet- and really embraced the key issues. through the New West- ing that “unprecedented community, not pushed “We want [parents] to minster School District. numbers of parents” have them away,” she said. know that we’re prepared Mullen said she couldn’t been approaching the A new hybrid program to have that conversa- imagine what her school Photo by Jen MacLellan district about setting up was also introduced last tion,” Macdonald said. would be like with anoth- alternative programs. fall that gives home learn- “We agree on a lot of er such loss. SEED SAVVY: Dean Fitzzaland gets help watering his newly planted “Our program commit- ers one day of classroom points, but we’ll probably Macdonald agreed seeds at a table set up for kids during Seedy Saturday at the Farmers’ tee is at this point strug- time at Fulford school have to compromise on a that getting information Institute. The annual event marks the start of another growing season. gling with how we will each week, similar to the lot of points.” out to parents about the respond,” she said. existing but full program Fulford Community innovations already hap- Many of the parent at Phoenix elementary. Elementary School prin- pening is important. She Don’t take this personally... groups have a specific More opportunity for cipal Marie Mullen agreed also suggested the com- “But I hate dentists.” If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard education model in mind parent involvement, out- the district should be mittee will have to put in that line! I don’t take it personally, though I take it as a challenge. (Waldorf is one example) door learning and small- open to incorporating a lot of work over the next Keep I see people every day that have had unfortunate experiences and have made good er schools are some of new ideas, but warned few weeks to have a strat- with tooth pain or in their dental history. We all know that fear is cases about what they the general wishes that against creating programs egy and a timely response a difﬁ cult thing to overcome and no amount of reason is going to want to achieve and how have been raised. Ques- to the detriment of exist- for parent groups, some Smiling... make it easier. they could work collab- tions the district needs ing schools. of whom are advocating oratively with the district. to consider are whether “If we have too many to start new programs in I took my daughter to the park and she was scared to go down Macdonald observed the needs of both the alternatives, the basic September. the slide. No reason, she was just scared. After a few times down THOUGHTS & NEWS with hand held and then a few with me standing beside the slide, she then felt comfortable enough to go down on her own. Now SCHOOL BOARD from Dr. Richard Hayden she wants nothing to do with me when we are near the slide! • Take small steps. Sexual health ed moves forward What’s the • Don’t wait for pain to make appointments. • Talk to your dentist about your fears and concerns. Learning services that it is the district’s legal and ethi- director of learning services, added cheapest thing, Doc? • Schedule appointments for times when you are not otherwise cal responsibility to provide ade- that a grant application recently stressed. receives audit quate education in sexual matura- submitted to Healthy Schools BC So, what is the cheapest sort of dentistry? After • For severe anxiety some medications may help. tion. will hopefully provide resources doing this for over 17 years I have discovered that • Build a relationship with your dentist and their team through BY ELIZABETH NOLAN “It is our young people’s right to such as teacher-on-call time so that dentistry that lasts a long time and that doesn’t DRIFTWOOD STAFF know. It puts them in a safer place, classroom teachers can receive the regular check ups. Gulf Islands School District plans and in an empowered place,” training. They hope to begin with have to be redone too soon is ultimately cheapest. • We don’t always meet the challenge but it is a rare to restore sexual health education in Wightman said. three schools this spring. appointment that doesn’t end with “Thanks a lot — I didn’t feel a thing!” local schools and perhaps become Redpath cited statistics showing The school board also received The most expensive dentistry is often what seemed ...Now that I do take personally! a provincial leader in the field were that education about sex and sexu- a presentation from Livingston to be the cheap option but fails and needs to be outlined during a presentation at ality does not mean students will regarding a government audit of the redone, usually in a more costly and complicated way. the board meeting on Wednesday, experiment more or at a younger learning services program, which is Feb. 11. age — in fact, it seems to deter the new form of the former special Project coordinators Jenny Red- those things. Risks of not having the needs education department. Take for example a tooth with a crack in it. One path and Tiffany Wightman gave a knowledge include pregnancy, STIs, The auditors examined three option is to place a new top on the tooth so it won’t delegation that included an assess- abuse and mental health problems key elements to ensure compli- fracture. This might cost $1000 to $1500, depending ment of the district’s strengths and into adulthood. For students in the ance with provincial special educa- areas of need. Their plan is to start LGBTQ spectrum, the risk includes tion laws and regulations: asking on your dentist. Another option is to “wait and see” rolling out a new program for grades suicide. whether special needs diagnoses which costs nothing. Recently I saw a lady whose 4 through 9 in the coming year and Modern education needs to are appropriate to the claimed tooth had split right to the nerve. OUCH! Now a expand to Kindergarten through include the normalization of designations, if there is evidence root canal is required as well as the crown, doubling Grade 12 within three years. Red- diverse sexualities and family con- that the condition has a significant path and Wightman both recently figurations, the presenters said. Pro- impact on learning and what evi- the cost and making the entire procedure less received Options for Sexual Health gramming should also be as up-to- dence there is of services provided. predictable. certificate training and will work date as possible, and teachers need The auditors found the overall together and with district teachers support on how to deliver content system is satisfactory. Although to create an up-to-date education without resorting to fear or shaming funding was lost for five students, program. tactics. the district had already removed its Please discuss your budget The presenters made the point Doug Livingston, the district’s designation from three of these. with your dentist, and always ask yourself if you can truly Bench note sends ‘good hiking’wish afford the ‘cheapest’ option. On Sunday morning, a handwritten note was attached CRASH to a memorial bench dedicated to Gerry Holland on a continued from 1 trail near their home. The note reads, “Rejoined with his We have a smile for you! beautiful wife Loes, Feb. 14, 2015. ‘Good hiking!’” 199 Saltspring Way, Saltspring Island, V8K 2G2 Holland worked as an X-ray technician at Lady Minto Joy Holland said she is grateful for the support and Hospital before her retirement. She soon became kindness offered by her mother’s many friends and 250 537 1400 involved in the island’s tennis association and was a acquaintances. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.haydendentistry.com founding member of the Salt Spring Island Trail and “Everybody has gone above and beyond,” she said. Nature Club. “She touched lives.” “She was always interested in exploring,” she said. Planning for a celebration of life is underway. Dr Richard Hayden Island Dental Centre 6 | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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On Monday afternoon, the province said it would pay Barry Slawsky $850,000 to cover property costs and an additional $4.6 million for “costs incurred over the past two decades” and “lost enjoyment of the property.” So much for buyer beware. Given the strong push to acquire the .78-acre islet and the provincial government’s relatively deep pockets, it isn’t too surprising the property sold for nearly 15 per cent above its assessed value. VIEWPOINT by David Rapport It’s the $4.6-million “settlement” portion that really raises the eyebrows. THE ISSUE: When questioned about the fi gure after Why we should be rocking the boat Grace Islet Monday’s announce- settlement ment, a government In the ongoing dispute in which Greg Spendjian and Ross King is not to be rocked is not the workings of the market, but the delicate, spokesperson was unable lock horns lies a microcosm of the tragic confrontation that is play- intricate workings of nature — that is, if we want the next generation WE SAY: to specify how the settle- ing out every day in the chambers of governments, large and small. It that we so cherish, now in their infancy and childhood, not only to Expensive lesson ment fi gure was reached, is a dispute where logic is no match for greed; it is a dispute where the survive but to fl ourish. who oversaw the negotia- best reasoning does not often triumph over misconception. It is very diffi cult from an engineering or business perspective to tions and what kind of Ross King is worried that environmentalists are “rocking the boat” grasp the requirements that must be met if we are to arrest the long precedent the decision might establish. of our unparalleled economic success story. And he should be. For downward slide of the earth’s life-support systems. After all, those Such details, we are told, are subject to “the confi - with each passing day it is evident that our life-support systems are disciplines are rooted in other views of the world — a mechanistic dentiality of the negotiations.” in failing condition. And the key reason for that failure is our faulty view, and a profi t-driven view. And if nature were infi nitely forgiv- That’s too bad because those are precisely the kind socio-economic system, which as it is constructed today is incapable ing, that soulless approach to life might be sustainable, although of details that are needed to let the public paying the of bringing into focus the constraints to human activity that must empty. But nature is not infi nitely forgiving. I have documented in bill to accurately judge the process and outcome. be heeded if we are to sustain life on the planet. And it has fostered my academic publications the demise of some of the once most Supporters of the campaign to save Grace Islet unseemly inequity, social injustice and cultural genocide. robust ecosystems on the planet (the Great Lakes, the Baltic Sea, the were among the fi rst people to voice concern about Mr. King fears we’ll be going back to the caves. Perhaps he is desert grasslands of New Mexico, the grasslands of Inner Mongo- the settlement. Some called it “excessive,” “sicken- unaware that in China alone, according to a 2012 report in the LA lia) — ecosystems that now lie in tatters, with profound social and ing” and “exorbitant.” There’s wide agreement that Times, today some 30 million people do live in caves, and many of economic consequences for their populations. Why? Because the the pay-out symbolizes the province’s failure to them not out or poverty but out of preference. And caves are energy- requirements for sustaining those life systems have been thrown to take advantage of repeated opportunities to halt effi cient, too. According to one testimony published in the Times, the winds in the frenzy of unfettered “economic development.” the project due to concerns voiced by First Nations, “it’s cool in summer and warm in the winter. It’s quiet and safe.” Now not only regional ecosystems, including those on Salt Spring archaeologists and local government representa- Caves, so it seems, are often a preferred habitat, and they have been Island (see St. Mary Lake), but the entire biosphere is being chal- tives. for hundreds or even thousands of years in China and other parts of lenged by the Anthropocene —the era in which humans have The settlement’s saving grace may only be that it the world, including France and Spain. become a dominant force of change on the planet. If there ever was has demonstrated what can happen to a property So we need not fear going back to the caves — millions of people a time to “rock the boat” it is now, before our boat — that is the boat owner, a community and the provincial government are quite happy living in subterranean surrounds. But that is a side- of life-sustaining environments, life-sustaining cultures and human if the Heritage Conservation Act continues to be track. What we should fear is the manner in which the economy, equality— sinks into the abyss. ignored. despite the wonders of the technologies it brings forth, has run Grace Islet has pushed Minister Steve Thomson roughshod over the health of the biosphere, which is ultimately The writer’s undergraduate studies were in engineering and busi- to review how the act is applied and enforced. This tightly linked to our health and wellbeing. ness administration. He holds a doctorate in economics from the Uni- long-overdue project needs to be undertaken sooner The “goose that lays the golden egg” is not the banking system, the versity of Michigan and held the Tri-Council Eco-Researc h Chair in rather than later, because we really can’t afford free markets, nor our spectacular technology. It is nature — the avail- Ecosystem Health at the University of Guelph. He has served as senior another Grace Islet. ability of potable water, clean air, and fertile soils. And the boat that scientist and science advisor to Statistics Canada.

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Quote of the Week: “It’s unfortunate that it took the government so long to admit they were wrong.” Island Voices DONNA MARTIN, SUPPORTER, PROTECT GRACE ISLET CAMPAIGN Salt Spring Ssay W e asked: What do you look forward to as garden season beckons? Jenny Redpath Claire Olivier Jessica Garceau Rick Underwood Becca Dekker I can’t wait for my tree peony. Hopefully, less work and Parsley and basil for green Russian red tomatoes Raspberries and strawberries. fewer weeds. sauce.

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business. Tim and John have such as the failure to mark As drivers on Salt Spring cheap paint wear virtually Video store always had “toonie” rentals Quality road roads properly will not be we are not only certain completely off by the time will be missed and reasonable prices and marks urgent corrected as long as we that someone will die at winter is full upon us and have had much more of a just maintain the age-old moments like these, we the markings (or absence We may be in the minority selection than Netflix (from Due to my unfortunate tradition of waiting for are certain it’s going to be of them) become a matter (as people who still rent vid- what we’ve heard). Addition- habit of procrastination, someone to be killed, to us! And if that oncoming of life and death. eos), but I’m sure we are not ally, not everyone uses the this note is long overdue. die before remedial action car with its lights on bright I’m sure this has been the only ones who are upset internet or owns a computer. But I know I am not the is taken. doesn’t get us, a heart discussed many times and saddened by the closure This will be a great loss to our first islander to write on We have all witnessed attack will! and a solution rejected as of Island Star Video. island. this subject. this phenomenon in other It is time to do some- “too expensive.” I’d like to We have loved having a We are grateful to Tim and I guess the best way to situations. We have all had thing about this. There are think that a few more dol- video store on the island for John for their many contribu- put my concern and what the truly terrifying expe- probably dozens of meth- lars spent on effective road many years. Tim and John tions to the community and I perceive as a certainty is rience of driving on Salt ods of marking roads so markings might be worth have done a great job of keep- for providing this wonderful that by not correcting the Spring in the darkness, in they will stay marked for a saving even one life. Who ing it going longer than many space all these years. We are outrageous condition of the rain or fog, on our hills reasonable time: reflective knows? It could be yours; others elsewhere (sadly, as very sorry to see it go and, the markings on many of and curves and being sure paint, reflective markers, or mine. most of the video stores have honestly, don’t know what our roads we are simply we won’t escape this time; etc. Richard Moses, died out). we’re going to do without it. “Waiting for God.” we are blind, the road is It is idiotic to send out Brinkworthy We don’t understand why Corrie Hope Furst & Over the years, I have gone, there are no cen- the road painters in the people would rather pay for Wendy Judith Cutler, arrived at the conclusion tre or fog lines to be seen spring with their fresh Netflix than support a local Roland Road that truly dire situations because they aren’t there! new paint only to have the MORE LETTERS continued on 10 Local support urged for Blue Dot Movement By LOUISE BELL Once local governments across the coun- Who has signed on already? inequities. It also recognizes that enjoying a Now in its second year, the Blue Dot try have signed declarations, the results will Go to www.bluedot.ca/take-action to see healthy environment is multi-factorial. Not Movement is a country-wide lobby group be taken to the decision-makers of our prov- the numbers and geographical distribution of only does it include breathing clean air, drink- of citizens like you and me who are asking inces and territories. With so many commu- individual supporters and local government ing clean water and consuming safe food, but all levels of government to recognize the nities calling for action, the provinces and declarations. As I write this article, 66,814 it also necessitates the right to access nature, right of Canadians to a healthy environ- territories will be compelled to follow suit Canadians have signed on, responding from to know about the pollutants released into ment. The ultimate goal is to achieve an and pass environmental bills of rights. all parts of Canada. Many are from northern the local environment and to participate in amendment to the Charter of Rights and Federal legislation sets out that when communities that lack the clean water that government decisions that will affect the Freedoms to guarantee the right to breathe seven of the 10 provinces and two of the we take for granted. environment. clean air, drink clean water and consume three territories, including a representa- City councils signing declarations include safe food. tion of 50 per cent or more of the Canadian Richmond, Vancouver, Victoria, Duncan and How do I sign on? The Blue Dot Movement is a project of population, are on side on an issue, the fed- Ladysmith and extend east as far as Montreal. It’s easy. All you need to do is provide your the David Suzuki Foundation. It is support- eral government must address it. Accord- Citizen-driven actions this spring should name, email address and postal code at www. ed by a strong network of partners, includ- ingly, once the number of provinces formally result in many more declarations. bluedot.ca/sign-in/. ing media, academia, environmentalists, recognizing the right to a healthy environ- The next step is to contact your local trust- activist organizations and other groups. ment reaches this tipping point, the Blue Why is the movement important? ees. At its upcoming meeting from March To learn more about this grassroots cam- Dot Movement will approach the federal Around the world, countries are faced with 10 to 12, the Islands Trust Council will hear paign, visit www.bluedot.ca. In particular, government and seek the ultimate goal: the realities of climate change, water scarcity from a delegation asking the council to sign a I recommend watching the video on the amending the Canadian Charter of Rights and deteriorating air quality. In face of these declaration endorsing the right of Trust-area home page. Against a backdrop of dramatic and Freedoms. challenges, more than 110 countries have residents to a healthy environment. Tell your images, it presents an eloquent and per- recognized environmental rights, but not local trustees that you want the Islands Trust suasive case for recognizing environmental What is the Blue Dot Tour? Canada. rights at the same priority level as the fun- Over six weeks last fall, David Suzuki We are among the world’s wealthiest Council to sign a declaration and set out a damental freedoms and democratic rights travelled across Canada, visiting over 20 nations. Canada boasts 25 per cent of the series of actions designed to fulfill this right. now protected by the Charter. communities and meeting with citizens in world’s wetlands, 20 per cent of the world’s cafeterias, school gyms, public parks and fresh water and 20 per cent of the world’s By the way, what is the “blue dot”? How does the Blue Dot Movement work? concert halls. At each stop, David was joined remaining wilderness. However, our wealth is For those unfamiliar with the expression, The campaign starts at the grassroots level. by well-known performers, artists and lead- not equitably distributed. the blue dot is a tiny, pale blue spot in a pho- Citizens are asked to “sign on.” As well, they ers. The message was clear: stand up and Many northern and aboriginal commu- tograph of planet Earth taken on Feb. 14, 1990 are asked to contact their locally elected rep- demand protection of the basic elements of nities suffer from limited access to health by the Voyager 1 space probe. The shot was resentatives and ask that their local govern- our survival — clean air, drinkable water and services, affordable food, clean water, proper taken from a record distance of about 6 bil- ment adopt a declaration recognizing the unpolluted land. housing. A sizable number of these commu- lion kilometres as part of a series of images of right to a healthy environment. The plan is After the tour, David said it was the nities have lived with a boil-water advisory the solar system. You can see the photo on the to grow a national movement of Canadians most important thing he has ever done. for decades. In addition, many people live in Wikipedia posting for “‘pale blue dot.” who recognize the importance of this right He remarked, “I have been both humbled areas exposed to industrial air pollution at and will stand together in pressing legisla- and energized at the outpouring of support levels known to be hazardous to human life. The writer is a former Islands Trust trustee tors to do the same. Canadians are showing.” The Blue Dot Movement recognizes these for Denman Island. 8 | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood

The NSSWD Capital Project Process By Ron Stepaniuk, District Manager

In order to undertake the building of a new DAF treatment facility on St. Mary Lake, the NSSWD has gone the facility, and provided two options for a scope of through a multi-year process, closely guided by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development (the work and costs for approval by the Board. The Board Ministry) according to the required elements of law as laid out in the Local Government Act and the Improvement approved the initial design criteria, by a 4-1 majority District Handbook and in close consultation with other government Ministries and agencies. We have provided decision, and elected to go with Option 1 of KWL’s our ratepayers and islanders at large with many updates on the project and listened to suggestions for alternative proposal at their December 19, 2012 meeting. designs and locations for the treatment plant from ratepayers. We have done our best to answer all questions directed to us in person and by email. 2013 NSSWD trustees, management and staff have devoted thousands of hours of work towards the development During 2013, KWL, working in close consultation of a facility that the Board of Trustees feel is the best option for their fellow ratepayers. It is a basic, no frills design with district management, prepared the preliminary with one amenity – a two piece washroom. design for the proposed facility. Following is an overview of the process we have followed to date, the reasons why, and where we’re going The draft preliminary design was received by the from here. Board on December 16th, 2013. In the fall, several financial institutions and the Ministry were approached to discuss financing 2008 options including interest rates and other associated facility. Discussion was held on whether or not to use Island Health (then VIHA) mandated that NSSWD fees. A financial institution, the Royal Bank of a multiple bid process or to select an engineering build a DAF treatment plant by 2011 on St. Mary Lake Canada (RBC), was agreed upon by the Board and firm the Board agreed was well experienced with to meet its 4-3-2-1 Policy for surface water treatment. management. A preliminary multi-year repayment water treatment facility projects. The majority of the plan utilizing various interest rate scenarios was 2011 Board felt a single source route was the most cost developed to assess the estimated ratepayer As NSSWD was not in a position financially to effective and efficient way for the District to proceed. surcharge and ratepayer impact. build a treatment plant between 2008 and 2011, Kerr Wood Leidal (KWL) was asked to prepare a Newsletters kept ratepayers informed of progress. Island Heath extended its deadline to build and proposal for the preliminary design work for the St. mandated NSSWD to have the new treatment facility Mary DAF facility. 2014 up and running by January 1, 2016. On behalf of the Board, (then) Board Chair, All districts must have Ministry pre-approval to In the summer of 2011 the Board decided to Denis Russell (P.Eng), also sought advice from begin a capital project that requires borrowing. To commission an engineering firm specializing in water the Association of Professional Engineers and borrow funds the district must pass a borrowing treatment plants to do a preliminary assessment of Geoscientists BC (APEGBC) on the process the District bylaw that receives approval from its ratepayers as a new facility and what it would need. Anderson planned to use for selection of an engineering well as its board. (However, in some circumstances, Civil Engineering, who have worked with the District company. APEGBC was supportive of the District`s such as an Order to Comply from another Ministry, on small projects, recommended Dayton and decision to engage a consultant with a proven track the Inspector of Municipalities may waive the Knight. Dayton and Knight were contacted and record in water treatment plant design rather than requirement for ratepayer approval.) they suggested the District also contact Kerr Wood go the request for proposal route. To receive ratepayer approval, a district must use Leidal (KWL). Due to other commitments Dayton either the Alternative Approval Process (AAP) or hold and Knight bowed out of the process and KWL was Designing A Water Treatment Plan Takes a voting Referendum. The Ministry also requires that engaged to do a preliminary analysis of a proposed Expertise. the maximum amount a district expects to borrow is treatment plant to be located on the property “As a trustee, you must make prudent, the amount stated in the borrowing bylaw. Once pre- where the Duck Creek weir is located. The length of educated decisions on behalf of ratepayers.” approval is received the District may begin the AAP intake needed was found to be overly challenging or Referendum process in order to pass a borrowing and the District could not reach an agreement with Marshall Heinekey bylaw to finance a project. At the discretion of the property owners to purchase the lot so this Chair, NSSWD Board of Trustees July 2014 Ratepayer Newsletter its board, a district may use its reserve funds for ceased to be an option. The District again focused preliminary work, such as design, as it sees fit. their attention on the existing Tripp Road site and On January 14, 2014 the NSSWD Board officially an assessment of the potential rock fall hazard. Through a series of discussions with the Board, management and operations personnel, a review of requested permission from the Ministry of Thurber Engineering was engaged to review the site Community, Sport and Cultural Development to suitability and the potential rock-fall hazard. site constraints, regulatory requirements, operating considerations, an environmental assessment, undertake a capital project which, at the time, was 2012 a geotechnical report and assessment of other expected to cost up to $11 million. The district was The Board and management agreed the District relevant information and data collected over the required to provide: should undertake the preliminary design for a DAF years, including lessons NSSWD learned from • An overview of what was to be built and why. facility on St. Mary Lake in order to comply with commissioning and operating two DAF plants for • The initial cost estimate for the project as Island Health’s mandate to build a DAF treatment the CRD, KWL developed the initial design criteria for determined by the professional engineers hired to prepare the preliminary design. (The Ministry requires an actual cost estimate prepared and signed by a professional based on either a Key Reasons for NSSWD’s Design Choice and Location preliminary or detailed design.) • A projected revenue forecast showing how funds • Design suits operational needs and maximizes cost-efficiency of daily operations would be raised to finance the project and details of how ratepayers would be impacted by the • Provides operational flexibility with the ability to pre-treat water costs. • Site layout maximizes access and egress • Information on how the district planned to seek ratepayer approval – AAP or Referendum. • Underground storage maximizes security of treated water • A Ratepayer Communication Plan, including • NSSWD owns the property and is currently withdrawing water from this location copies of newsletters to date and a proposed awareness campaign. • No major distribution system upgrades are required to bring the new plant online At the April 23, 2014 Board meeting, Trustees • Remote area with only a few homes in the vicinity revisited their prior decision not to proceed with • 3-phase hydroelectric power already exists at the lot line the detailed design until ratepayer approval for • Area available for standby power generation and fuel storage borrowing was received. It was agreed that, due to the tight timeline, rather than hold up the project • Building construction has long life cycle and minimizes sound transfer while moving through the AAP process it would be • Meets post-disaster construction requirements better to move forward with the detailed design and use some of the district’s reserve funds to pay for it. KWL was engaged to continue with the project and Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 | 9

We look forward to an open dialogue with our ratepayers about Borrowing Bylaw 264 once the revised figures from the Detailed Design are available. - NSSWD Board of Trustees

undertake the Detailed Design. Ministry approval Officer and his team were hired to conduct the was not required as no borrowing of funds was referendum including advertising and conducting Q. Why did you elect to go with this needed. However, the Ministry was consulted by the advance polls and referendum day voting. process? staff to ensure regulatory compliance. Ratepayer On July 25th at the request of ratepayers Jon Scott and Ministry approval of the borrowing bylaw must and Ron McKenzie representatives from Stantec MH. This is the conventional and be received before the Qualified Bidding process Engineering, business associates of Jon Scott, pitched conservative route which we believe the can begin. (Note: The design remains a work in their suggestion for a single storey design with majority of ratepayers would appreciate. In progress as design changes have been incorporated above-ground storage to Board and management addition, the Detailed Design and a Fixed Price throughout the design process to date. Including and suggested NSSWD terminate their relationship Contract are required to satisfy our lender. the downsizing of the plant capacity from 2,000,000 with KWL. They estimated their cost to be at least In any project, there is always a degree of gallons per day to 943,000 gallons, a decision based $7.5 million using a design-build contract. Their uncertainty such as commodity prices, world on the preliminary results of the St. Mary Lake suggestions did not meet the criteria established or provincial economy and interest rates. A Hydrology report. The Board and management during the preliminary design process. Their offer detailed design leaves as little as possible to continue to work closely with KWL to achieve the was declined by the Board, although they were maximum cost savings possible.) advised they were welcome to submit an application uncertainty, defends against “scope creep” and At the May 28, 2014 Board meeting ratepayers as a qualified bidder when that process begins. provides bidders a level playing field. Jon Scott and Ron McKenzie petitioned the Board to August 19, 2014 - Borrowing Bylaw 264 was Interview with Marshall Heinekey consider their design idea from an un-named company defeated by two votes – 283 to 281 - representing a Chair, NSSWD Board of Trustees for single storey treatment facility. The Board advised voter turnout of approximately 22%. The Ministry July 2014 Ratepayer Newsletter them their configuration had been considered and was advised of the results, as was Island Health. eliminated earlier in the process, but that they would Island Health advised they would get back to the take their suggestion under advisement. District within a couple of weeks with their decision December 2014 – Ratepayers are advised on the Preliminary approval to commence the project on whether or not to Order the District to build. If District’s website that a spring referendum is coming. and pass a borrowing bylaw via the AAP was granted ordered, the District could apply to the Inspector After consultation with the Ministry, a tentative by the Ministry on January 23, 2014 and, in-house, at the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural referendum date of March 28th, 2015 was selected the AAP process began. The Ministry was consulted Development for a ruling on whether or not the and approved by the Board. throughout the process. During the process the District needed ratepayer approval to borrow the District was required to have a public awareness funds to meet Island Health’s Order. 2015 campaign that included advertisements in the At the August 27th Board meeting the Board The January newsletter provided ratepayers with newspapers and an open house at which ratepayers reviewed a request from Jon Scott to have Stantec a project update and announced that a referendum could view the plans and discuss the project with the re-present their design suggestions. The Board is coming. Trustees. Awareness activities included: and staff again agreed that their suggestions had The ongoing Open House at the office continues. not taken into consideration many of the factors On January 26, 2015 the Board requested • A series of four advertisements/articles in both that have been studied as part of the pre-design formal pre-approval from the Ministry to begin the the Driftwood and the Island Tides. process and did not meet the District’s needs either referendum process again. The Ministry was again • An Open House with the plans on view and at structurally or operationally. The Board declined Mr. provided with information about the project, an which an overview of the proposed facility was Scott’s request and reconfirmed their confidence in updated cost estimate (currently $6.17 million for given by the design engineer and questions KWL whose work on the detailed design was well the plant, plus an estimated 10% for construction about the project and project financing were underway. management [to be negotiated] and a 20% asked of the engineer and Board members. November 2014 – As Island Health had not contingency) and brief communications plan. • An on-going Open House at the District Office yet reached a decision on what to do, the Board Pre-approval from the Ministry was received on at which ratepayers could come in during office informally agreed to again seek ratepayer approval January 28th. hours and view the drawings and ask questions of for a borrowing bylaw in spring 2015. At that time, January 28th - the first of a series of planned management, and, on request, arrange a one-on- the cost savings realized through the detailed design articles providing a progress report on district one meeting with a Board member or manager. process would be available and the borrowing activities, including the status of the treatment • Advertisements regarding the AAP process in the amount could be reduced. facility was placed in the Driftwood. Driftwood and Island Tides and via a direct mail piece to ratepayers. • Newsletters to all ratepayers explaining the project. Upcoming • The creation of a website section dedicated to the project, including FAQs. The Detailed Design is expected in mid-February for review by the Board. Borrowing estimates based on the maximum amount needed, including a healthy contingency, will be calculated and communicated to ratepayers In the July 2014 special newsletter, ratepayers including the revised estimated surcharge. It is expected that the competitive bidding process for the actual were advised that the preliminary findings of the construction of the project may provide additional savings. However, the competitive bidding process cannot St. Mary Hydrology Report would translate to cost begin until the Borrowing Bylaw is passed. The tentative referendum date will be confirmed or changed by the savings due to the downsizing of plant capacity to end of February. our current license amount. March 12th - An Open House with Kerr Wood Leidal, the Board and management is planned to discuss the From February to May, a series of newspaper detailed design and process (time and place to be confirmed). We look forward to the opportunity to discuss with articles and ratepayer newsletters explained our ratepayers the Borrowing Bylaw, the impact that the cost of the facility will have on them and the steps the the reasons for the treatment plant, the type of District is undertaking to keep that cost down. It is also hoped that our upcoming donor campaign will raise a equipment to be used, the maximum amount the significant amount of funds to help offset borrowing costs. district expected borrow, how the cost of the facility March 28th has tentatively been scheduled as the date for another referendum. If the referendum is successful would impact ratepayers and the AAP procedure. the District will be able to move forward with the competitive bidding and construction phases of the project. Emphasis was placed on the fact that significant North Salt Spring Waterworks supplies water to approximately 55% of island residents as well as businesses, savings were expected to be found through the parks, schools, the hospital and two fire halls. Clean, safe drinking water is vital to our island’s residents and our detailed design process. This website section was primarily tourist-based economy. created to keep ratepayers informed. More information about the project will be made available in the coming weeks once the Detailed Design has The AAP process closed on May 30th and the been reviewed. The Board feels strongly that the current design will meet ratepayers needs well into the future request to pass Borrowing Bylaw #264 was defeated while providing the operational flexibility necessary when dealing with variable water quality such as that of St. when 14% of ratepayers opposed its passing. Mary Lake. The Ministry then ordered the District to Visit our website for copies of our newsletters, articles, meeting minutesand other information. referendum within 80 days, ultimately on August 19th. More advertising and newsletters were done, North Salt Spring Waterworks District the Open House at the office continued. 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CLoSed thiS Sunday Sunday Night Music with Sunday night from 2Pm, Staff Par- arts&entertainment Billie Woods with Lucas Prime riB - $23.50 ty LIVE THEATRE DRIFTWOOD AD PROOF Unfringed theatre festival unites the Gulf IslandsIMMEDIATE response required Program plays Mahon er Brian Crumblehulme — who also Please proofthe Meringuethis ad carefully was produced and reply at theASAP with your approval or changes. heads Mayne Island Little Theatre — King’s Shorts festival in Nova Scotia Hall on Feb. 27 & 28 felt an ideal start would be a theatre If you have changes, pleasein respond June 2014, ASAP where thus it allowing was awarded the production team time to make the changes indicated. tour of the islands that also included If we do not receivefi rst prize a response for the bestby MONDAY script. Chris- AT 5 PM this ad goes to press in this format. BY ELIZABETH NOLAN material from different community tensen appears again in this one DRIFTWOOD STAFF theatre troupes. Their call for sub- woman-play about a widow who Inter-island connections are get- missions led to a program with four prepares a meal Thanksfor her friends very for much. ting a boost through creative means short plays, which opened on Saturna the fi rst time since losing her hus- this month as a program of four Island on Thursday, Feb. 12 and will band. Gulf Islands short plays tours the southern Gulf culminate on Salt Spring with two Christensen said her initial read- Islands. shows at Mahon Hall on Feb. 27 and ing of the script was quite dark, but Driftwood Your CommunI t Y n ewspaper sIn C e 1960 The Gulf Islands: Unfringed is a 28. Mayne shows were on Feb. 13-14 Johnson (who also directs the piece) group effort that owes some credit to and Galiano Island is the Feb. 20-21 helped guide her to find the hope the Southern Gulf Islands Commu- stop. embedded in the story. Getting nity Economic Development Com- Bell said the recent example of to meet up with the other theatre mission. Arnie Bell, a Galiano repre- MILT’s Gulf Islands tour of Emotion- groups has also been rewarding. sentative to the group, was inspired al Creatures provided evidence that “Most of my theatre work has all by talk of the days of old when there such a thing could be done. been on Salt Spring and I don’t often was more communion between the “The idea has been around for a have a chance to get beyond that lit- islands to make waves on the creative long time, but I couldn’t have done tle comfort zone,” Christensen said. front. it without Brian, Therin [Gower] and “It’s all a very novel experience — it’s “Years ago people on the Gulf Pam Janszen [on Saturna]. So we all very exciting and fun.” Islands used to travel back and forth share the blame,” he said. Both Gower and Christensen have to attend each others’ island events,” Bell’s piece called A Shaggy Cow PHOTO BY TOBY SNELGROVE enjoyed how the tour has allowed Bell said. Story and Crumblehulme’s play The Unfringed cast members from left, at back, Mayne Islanders Mark Smith, them to work with young people, “Nowadays we are more isolated. Audition are joined by two works Haylee Stobard, Shaye Steele, and Arnie Bell from Galiano. From left in with actors from Mayne Island We think travel between islands is from Salt Spring playwrights: The front is Marit Christensen and Therin Gower, both of Salt Spring. who attend Gulf Islands Secondary hard and time consuming. And yet, Worst Thing by Therin Gower and School starring in Crumblehulme’s a live performance is a moment of Western Music in the Meringue by characters discuss being a single “It was fortunate for me, because piece, and another student acting as magical communication between the Sandi Johnson. woman on Salt Spring in a light, [the play] was something I had in stage manager. performers and the audience.” Gower performs in her play along- comedic piece that upsets assump- the back of my mind to write, with Ideas are already fl owing for how Bell and fellow CEDC commission- side Marit Christensen. Their two tions about what “the worst thing” no particular purpose,” Gower said. the tour can become an annual tra- actually is. “It fi t the Unfringed parameters per- dition as well as grander goals such “In the play it’s a comedy — in real fectly, so I had the opportunity to put as cross-island collaboration within life it’s a tragedy,” Gower quipped. pen to paper and have an audience a single play. Gower appreciates the opportu- see it, which is always enjoyable to a “This has already rejuvenated the Gustavson nity to connect with theatre commu- playwright.” theatre scene on Saturna,” Gower nities on other islands, particularly The two actors co-direct the play said. “They haven’t done much for since she used to live on Galiano and as well as star in it, so having Rachel a few years and now they’re talking was active in its local theatre scene Jacobson of Active P.A.S.S. theatre about doing things on their own.” before moving to Salt Spring and lend a hand as consulting director The Mahon Hall shows start at becoming a stalwart of its commu- was a valuable asset, Gower added. 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the Study business, nity theatre. Johnson’s play Western Music in door, which opens at 7 p.m. earn a $5,000 MUSIC EXCHANGE scholarship. Choir prepares for Cuban experience School of Business of School Members attending April festival Choir librarian Ruth Lovejoy, who has been respon- Thanks to the generosity of Black sible for fundraising related to the festival, agrees the BY ELIZABETH NOLAN educational opportunities are a huge draw. Press, 37 students from across BC will DRIFTWOOD STAFF “It’s a great learning trip for those of us who are going,” receive $5,000 to study business at Singers with Salt Spring’s Viva Chorale! choir are shap- she said. the University of Victoria. That’s one ing up for an immersive experience in Cuba this spring, During performances the Viva Chorale! group will where they will take part in the International Choir Fes- promote mainly Canadian repertoire, including This student from every community Black tival in Havana. Canada, a piece the choir commissioned from Vancouver Press serves. The trip from April 4 to 11 will include either perfor- composer Brian Tate in 2012. In return, Toole hopes the mances or workshops with local choirs and artists every Canadians will get to explore some of the African roots of Every BC high school student who day, plus visits to local school groups and a taste of Cuba’s Cuban music. is accepted into the Bachelor of unique cultural environment. Internal fundraising efforts Viva Chorale! members will also be taking time to will allow the group to distribute gifts and hard-to-fi nd distribute some items that are hard to fi nd in Cuba. Commerce program at the Peter items while they’re there. Some of the medical necessities such as headache B. Gustavson School of Business is “We get to see part of a community and a society tablets and personal hygiene supplies have been automatically considered for the Black through music, which I’m really excited about, because donated by Pharmasave. The group’s internal fun- Press award. I think it’s going to blow our minds,” said choir director draising efforts are helping to bring other gifts sug- Deb Toole. “Everybody participates in music in some gested by the festival committee, like music binders way — when it’s part of your daily life, it’s just that. It isn’t and paper, USB memory sticks, recordable CDs and Learn more at an add-on.” DVDs, and the fl ashy clothes and jewellery Cubans uvic.ca/gustavson/blackpress Around 20 members are going on the trip, with every- love. Choir members also intend to leave behind their one fully funding their own tickets. The program is repertoire and the festival T-shirts they have printed devised by Cuba’s Ministry of Culture and the festival’s for themselves. operating committee to allow several different options Toole observed the trip comes at a fascinating turning for the itinerary. point in Cuba’s history. With the country just recently Viva Chorale! board member Brian Lawson, who is the opened up to a relationship with the United States, Viva group’s main fundraiser, is looking forward to returning Chorale! members may fi nd an experience that can’t be to Cuba, which he has visited a couple times before as a repeated at future festival events. tourist. “I really feel like it’s going to change dramatically. It’s “It’s an interesting island because it has such a rich cul- one of the last opportunities to see an un-Western-infl u- tural history. It’s a really dynamic place,” he said. enced society,” Toole said. Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 | 13 EDUCATION Island kids rock out at school with Artstarts funding Diona Davies Penelakut island elementary Island, normally include one instrument, you can learn produce great music and and recording engineer Jenny schools. instruction from a roster of them all,” she said. encourage new friendships. Bruekelman to musicians like project at four Davies’ mentor-based pro- musician friends as well as Davies, who is classically Davies notes that an impor- Wesley Hardisty. There’s even gram introduces kids to what herself. She piloted doing trained and a veteran of the tant part of the rock camp a chance that mega Canadian schools it means to be in a rock band, the classroom program with folk fest circuit, demonstrates experience is playing music in recording artist Serena Ryder right from taking up instru- 20 intermediate students at the forms at the roots of rock community, both within the could pay a visit, if her touring BY ELIZABETH NOLAN ments to writing and record- Phoenix elementary last fall. music throughout the pro- small-group dynamic of the schedule allows. DRIFTWOOD STAFF ing a song, plus publicizing The Artstarts grant, whose gram. At the other end of the band and as part of the wider The Artstarts grant covers A successful grant applica- their show, packing gear and application was written by spectrum, she also teaches community. 60 per cent of the program’s tion with the Vancouver-based selling merchandise. Galiano parent Deblekha kids how to use digital soft- $15,000 cost, with Davies foundation Artstarts is bring- The program will culminate Guin, will see the full expres- ware for making beats and “It teaches them responsible for sourcing the ing an innovative and immer- in a battle of the bands concert sion of the vision. creating forms like dub step, remaining funds through sive brand of music education at ArtSpring, featuring the top Davies suggests it’s the because it’s all part of today’s to work together school PACs, School District to four Gulf Islands schools two bands from each school. group achievement that soundscape. 64, CD and concert ticket this spring. While to adults this might makes this type of music Although she has tried let- and they’re sales, and community spon- Inter-Island Rock Kamp seem like an intimidating goal, instruction appealing to kids. ting kids form bands around sors. One of the things in short is a project of local musician Davies has found kids respond “It teaches them to work their existing friendships, making music supply is the number of avail- Diona Davies, whose unique well to the format. together and they’re making Davies found it works better able instruments — Davies style of teaching is known to “They generally get excited music that pleases them,” she to make instrument selection that pleases has been able to cart around several local school communi- because they get to pick any said. “And rock and roll music and experience level the pri- them.” some of those that she secured ties thanks in part to Parent instrument they want and is easy enough that anybody orities — which is more true to for Phoenix school through Advisory Council funding. learn to play it, and play with can do it.” the actual experience of being DIONA DAVIES a previous grant, but keep- With money received from their friends,” she said. “I’m Students are encouraged in a band. Rock Kamp leader ing instruments on hand at Artstarts, the group that pro- sure they’re nervous at first, to try as many instruments “Because you can’t have a Penelakut and Fulford schools vides Artist in the Classroom but I prep them on how it will as they want. Davies herself band with nine drummers, would be appreciated. program funding, Davies has feel [to perform on stage]. started playing violin at age even though they want to,” she Guest artists are still an Anyone who has spare transformed an existing one- And when they get up there five and moved on to piano, observed. important part of the pro- instruments to lend or rent week summer camp program they know their stuff and they then “tuba, trombone, guitar As audience members who gram, with up to 12 people out should contact Davies at into a 10-week session for sound awesome.” and everything else.” attended Phoenix school’s of various talents expected [email protected]. Phoenix and Fulford elemen- Davies’ summer camp pro- “Music is a language — end-of-term concert at Lions to lend their expertise to the Stay tuned for the program’s tary schools on Salt Spring grams, which she has offered it’s not what you play that’s Hall in December can attest, spring session. They range final show, which will be held as well as the Galiano and for three years on Galiano important. Once you learn the multi-grade groupings from playwright Hanis Pine at ArtSpring on May 20.

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by ancient Tuvan and Mon- invited to the International GABRIOLA GALIANO golian techniques, but has Symposium of Throat Singing MAYNE PENDER developed in its Western form in the Republic of Tuva in 1995. SATURNA SALT SPRING INSIDE only since the 1970s. In 1989, She was also a world tour Islands GABRIOLA Market Guide Simova travelled to England member with the Crash Test GALIANO to learn overtone harmonics Dummies at the height of their MAYNE PENDER from renowned voice teacher fame, demonstrating overtone SATURNA S • DINING • ACCOMMODATIONS SALT SPRING Jill Purce. singing at each concert. Tour ATTRACTIONS • RECREATION • ARTS • MAP INSIDE Islands “I took to it quite naturally,” venues included the Royal Market she said. “I’ve developed my Albert Hall in London, and Guide own methods all these years, appearances on Saturday Night

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What’s On - the go! Scan this barcode with your smartphone to download, instructions what’s on this week below. Wed. Feb 18 Thur. Feb 19 Fri. Feb 20 Sat. Feb 21 Sun. Feb 22 Tues. Feb 24 Wed. Feb 25 ACTIVITIES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES Parent Child Mother Goose. Open Mic with Ross and Richard Cross and Ted Cook. Dad n’ Me Pancake Red Court Tennis. Pickleball at Fulford Hall. Hearing and Hearing Health. Songs, rhymes, snack and Dave. Live music with free appys at 5 Breakfast. Indoors at Centre Court every Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 Workshop sponsored by Salt playtime for parents/caregivers Every Thursday at Moby’s Pub. p.m. The Local. 5 to 9 p.m. Free pancake breakfast and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. noon. Spring Community Services and their children aged 0-6. 8 p.m. The Ravens. drop-in program for dads and Rollerblading. Stay and Play Drop-in. Seniors’ Wellness Program, with Fernwood Elementary. 10 a.m. Classic rock songs everyone All ages. Many sets of blades For parents and caregivers and hearing screening by NexGen ACTIVITIES other male caregivers and to noon. knows from the ‘60s up to the their children aged 0-6. Family available for use. Fulford Hall. their children aged 0-6. Family Hearing. Call 250-537-4607 or Parent Child Mother Goose. present. Moby’s Pub. 9 p.m. 2:30 to 4 p.m. Place. 12:30 to 3 p.m. [email protected] to pre-register. Work BC Employment Place. 8:30 to 10 a.m. Services Centre Open Songs, rhymes, snack and play- Oscar Night at the Legion. ToddlerTime. Seniors Wellness Centre. 1:30 time for parents/caregivers and ACTIVITIES Men’s Soccer. Big screen, free popcorn. Stories, rhymes and simple p.m. House. Salt Spring FC Div. 3A hosts Beacon Community Services their children aged 0-6. Fulford Stay and Play Drop-in. Members and their guests activities best suited for children Seniors Fall Prevention Bays United at Portlock Park. Employment Services office at School. 10 a.m. to noon. Every Friday for parents and welcome. Legion Lounge. Doors aged 3 and under. Salt Spring Presentation. 268 Fulford-Ganges Road. 11 Talk With Coffee, Then Walk. caregivers and their children 2:15 p.m. open at 6:30 p.m. Library. 2 p.m. Retired physiotherapist Lorna a.m. to 2 p.m. Unitarian chaplain Amanda aged 0-6. Family Place. 10 a.m. Pickleball. Classic Rock Bingo. Wood presents a free talk at the The Trouble With Dying. Tarling leads session beginning to 1 p.m. Saturdays at Salt Spring Every Tuesday. Moby’s Pub. 7:30 Meadowbrook Lounge. 2 p.m. at Rock Salt Restaurant + Cafe. StoryTime. Elementary School gym. 10 p.m. SongJam. Video presentation and discus- Feb 23 sion presented by Dying with Theme is “honesty.” 11:40 a.m. For children 3 to 6 years old and a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon. A 21st-century pub sing-along Stay and Play Drop-in. their families. Salt Spring Public to vocal and instrumental back- Dignity, Salt Spring chapter. Feltmaking Workshop: LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Salt Spring Library Program For parents and caregivers and Library. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Infinity, Moebius and Loop ing tracks. Moby’s Pub. 7:30 their children aged 0-6. Family Games Night. Fred Eaglesmith Travelling p.m. Room. 1:30 to 3 p.m. Scarves. Steam Show. Meditation & Relaxation Place. 12:30 to 3 p.m. Board games and other interac- Two-day workshop with Parent Child Mother Goose. The Little Prince By Monster tive games, facilitated by Bryan Salt Spring Folk Club con- See last Wednesday’s listing. Talk. Ulrieke Benner starts today. Theatre. Dubien. Salt Spring Public cert. Doors open at 6 p.m. for Wednesday Night Poker. Deb Stevenson will talk about Award-winning director/play- Library. 6 to 9 p.m. ArtSpring gallery. Info/register: season’s pass holders; 6:15 for See last Wednesday’s listing. meditation and how its calm- wright Ryan Gladstone brings [email protected] general admission. Music starts ing influence can relieve The Little Prince’s journey to at 7 p.m. stress. Salt Spring Seniors NEWS UPDATES life onstage. ArtSpring. 1:30 to Follow the Driftwood on Twitter Services Society. 2 p.m. http://twitter.com/GIDriftwood ACTIVITIES www.driftwoodgul slandsmedia.com/calendar/events/ 2:30 p.m. Feb 22 Wednesday Night Poker. Salt Spring Women’s Sun. National Cupcake Day Hosted by Albert at The Local. Basketball. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Fundraiser. Sign-up 6:30 p.m. Feb 21 A cupcake sale benefit for the Every Thursday (excluding school Sat. Billie Woods With Lucas. view our online Best of the Fest - Still Life. holidays) at the SIMS gym. Wear Salt Spring BCSPCA. Ganges Fire LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Live music at Salt Spring Inn. 6 Winner of Best Film and Best indoor shoes. 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Hall parking lot from 11 a.m. to Director at the 2013 Venice Film Latin Jazz Trio. to 9 p.m. 2 p.m. and GISS from 12:50 to comprehensive Festival. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. www. Cuban pianist & composer Pablo 1:30 p.m. ACTIVITIES SongJam One-Year driftwoodgul slands Cardenas, Peter Dowse on bass, Anniversary + Tim & John media.com/calendar/events/ Jose Sanchez and special guest Men’s Soccer. interactive calendar of Appreciation Night. Israel Toto Berriel feature popu- The Old Boys host Gordon Head Join Wendy and Derrick Milton, view our online lar Cuban jazz standards. Royal Nearly Dead at GISS. 10:30 a.m. plus celebrity song schleppers Canadian Legion. Doors open Pickleball. events listings Tim & John, to mark the first comprehensive at 7:30 p.m and the band starts Every Sunday at Fulford Hall. anniversary of SongJam at interactive calendar at 8 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Moby’s Pub and to thank Tim Island Rootz. Play Temple. YOUR go-to-place O’Connor & John Dolman for of events listings Playing classic rock songs, reg- Sessions led by Mitchell for everything happening Island Star Video service. 7:30 gae style and rootsy original Soulfeather and other artists. p.m. we are YOUR go-to-place for every- music ... bring your dancing feet. 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CINEMA EXHIBITIONS • The Imitation Game — Held over! In 1952, authorities entered Alan Turing’s home • Salt Spring Gallery (formerly Salt Spring Gallery of Fine Art) has reopened for the to investigate a burglary, instead arresting him on charges of “gross indecency.” Little season with its Art from the Heart exhibition. SqueezeSqueeze Me!Me! did they know he led scholars and intelligence officers to crack the “unbreakable” codes • A special exhibition of Bill Brownridge’s artwork is on the walls of the Fernwood of Germany’s Enigma machine. An intense and haunting portrayal of the genius who Road Café until March 14. helped shorten the war and save thousands of lives. • A pop-up art show by various Salt Spring artists runs in the ArtSpring gallery daily • National Theatre Live: Skylight — Thursday, Feb. 26, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. shows until Friday, Feb. 20. only. On a cold London evening, schoolteacher Kyra Hollis receives an unexpected • Members of the Salt Spring Painters Guild display new work in the ArtSpring lobby visit from her former lover, Tom Sergeant, whose wife has recently died. They attempt through February. The life drawing group will also present some of their works. to rekindle their relationship only to find themselves locked in a battle of opposing • Interpretive photographs by David Borrowman, Eric Klemm, Sam Lightman and Theresa Mackey of the Standing Babas, a sculptural installation by Salt Spring’s Ron ideologies and mutual desires. Starring Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan. Advance tickets 1-800-887-4321 at Island Star Video and Salt Spring Books. Crawford, are on display in the library program room through February. www.tempurcanada.com The only mattress Tempur is sold in over 50 countries • Julianna Slomka’s artwork is on exhibit at Salt Spring Coffee Co. Cafe in Ganges. recognized by NASA and certified by the worldwide, with hundreds of • Bev Lillyman shows paintings in the Harbour House Hotel through February. Space Foundation dealers across Canada. www.driftwoodgul slandsmedia.com/ • Heidi Van Impe’s oil paintings are on display at Island Savings. • Julianna Paul’s photography is hanging at Penny’s Pantry. A better night’s sleep, no springs attached! calendar/events/ • Nicola Wheston’s ‘Stuff’ paintings and Michael Dennis’ 7 Figures in yellow cedar view our online comprehensive interactive are featured at Duthie Gallery on Churchill Road. The gallery is open by appointment UNCLE ALBERT’S FURNITURE calendar of events listings (250-537-9606) till February. Sculpture park open daily. UNCLE ALBERT’S FURNITURE 107 2nd St.St. DuncanDuncan Mon.-Sat.Mon.-Sat. 9-5:309-5pm 1-800-593-5303 Sun.Sun 11-4pm 11-4 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 | 15

D.W. Salty is looking for If you have information on any of D.W. Salty is looking for our streets, please contact us at: If you have information material for his column, 250-537-9933 or material for his column, on any of our streets, [email protected] please contact us at: Streets of Streets of 250-537-9933 or people&community Salt Spring Island Salt Spring Island [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ‘Changemakers’ nominated for SWOVA awards night D.W. Salty D.W. Salty SECOND ANNUAL EVENT CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAYis looking for material is lookingAndrea for Mills material is fora hisPender column, Island Editor’s note: This year’s SWOVA Changemaker for his column, Changemaker through Awards will go to 15 Gulf Islands girls and women Streets of her work inStreets recreation, of While working on the environment and aged 39 or under who were nominated by other a master’s degreeSalt in Spring Salt Spring D.W. Salty is looking D.W. Salty is looking for on improving lives of for material for his material for his column, community members. See the next two issues of the social work, 28-year- Island. seniors. As a part-timeIsland. column, old Angela Huser plays Streets of Driftwood for other nominee proﬁ les in advance of and volunteer community Streets of Salt Spring Island an active role in the support programs awards being given out at a March 7 dinner gala. community where she Salt Spring coordinator, she has made If you have information volunteers at the sexual significant contributions Island on any of our streets, Sarah Kyle is a young please contact us at: health clinic, is a supportIf you have to the island, includingIf you have graduate of SWOVA’s Pass If you have information 250-537-9933 or worker at the women’sinformation on any bringing the informationBetter at Home on any on any of our streets, It On Program, both as a [email protected] transition house andof our astreets, program to Penderof our Island streets, please contact us at: participant and as a mentor social worker atplease Lady contact and three neighbouringplease contact 250-537-9933 or [email protected] to middle school girls. As a Minto Hospital. Sheus has at: a Gulf Islands. us at: ANDREA MILLS 250-537-9933 or Changemaker she brings to passion for social 250-537-9933justice or Andrea coordinates [email protected] life all that Pass It On aims and equality. [email protected] activities at the Pender to achieve — nurturing and She has shown Community Hall, creating many ways to bring all ages empowering the woman ANGELA HUSER empowering leadership together, including establishing a winter market and a within young females who skills with Salt Spring community cafe to go with it. She is also the coordinator D.W. Salty is looking for are making their way in high Babies where she for the Gulf Islands Centre for Ecological Learning, which material for his column, school. facilitates a group for parents with young babies. She ran two camps last summer focused on gardening and Streets of SARAH KYLE She has continued to be also advocated and coordinated local involvement in wilderness skills. Salt Spring Island committed to working within the Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge, part of a Currently her volunteer focus is to acquire a bus for If you have information on her community to support young women on their journey national event to break down barriers and remove the Pender Island. This is a woman who at 39 is a role model of any of our streets, please to empowerment. Sarah actively photographs community stigma of breastfeeding in public. female leadership contact us at: 250-537-9933 or [email protected] members while presenting Humans of Salt Spring Island on “She is the one person to whom you can always go and one who Facebook. to feel listened to and supported in a compassionate, “always has time Sarah models leadership with her passion for supporting young confidential and non-judgemental way . . . and she for everyone females, her con dent creativity and her open heartedness. has a kind and gentle soul with big shoes but anD.W. even Salty is withlooking a smile,for material an for D.W. Salty is looking for material for bigger heart,” says her younger sister, who nominatedhis column, open heart and a his column, Junessa Sladen-Dew is her. Streets of Saltlistening Spring ear,” Island says Streets of Salt Spring Island a Grade 11 student at Gulf If you have informationher nominator. on any of our SAFE • FREE • CONFIDENTIAL If you have information on any of our Islands Secondary School streets, please contact us at: streets, please contact us at: 250-537-9933 or Salt Spring Transition 250-537-9933 or and was nominated by her Jenny Redpath [email protected] born and grew up on Salt House & Help Line [email protected] teacher. Spring Island. She is the supervisor for Options for Sexual 250-537-0735 or She has a remarkable ability Health, a dedicated professional nurse and a professional toll-free 1-877-435-7544 to organize herself and others in the eld of sex education. Women’s Outreach Services to accomplish projects and She cares deeply about young women and works 250-537-0717 or tasks. Junessa is the “de facto” tirelessly to help them deal with the challenges and toll-free 1-877-537-0717 head of the GISS leadership barriers that face them in today’s world. committee. Her energy and Stopping the Violence drive enable and empower In addition, Jenny’s engaging, non-judgemental and Counselling for Women other students. caring leadership is widely felt in the community through 250-538-5568 JUNESSA SLADEN-DEW Junessa’s recent achievement her work at the GISS Sexual Health Faire, the Pregnancy Children Who Witness as a Changemaker has been the Outreach Program, Family Place, Strong Start and Early Abuse Counselling idea of involving the school’s Learning Centres. 250-538-5569 She is a person of integrity and a Changemaker who is culinary program to meet the needs of the food bank. This is Transitions Thrift Store a project she spearheaded which has resulted in a continued having a deep and positive impact on the quality of life of #1-144 McPhillips Ave. supply and delivery of fresh foods to cold shelter and food bank very many young people. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK patrons. Junessa saw a need and a possibility that connected the JENNY REDPATH Above all “she warms the hearts of everyone around,” GISS cafeteria students and the community. says one of her nominators. Please visit our website www.iwav.org Funded by BC Housing and the Ministry of Justice

SENIORS Call for Spring Grant Applications DRIFTWOOD AD PROOF ‘Moving’ speaker gives talk IMMEDIATE response required Fall prevention tips at canes, walkers and walking poles. The Foundation invites registered charitable organizations to “I think she brings a lot of experience and Please proof this ad carefully and reply ASAP with your approval or changes. submit funding applications for on-island projects or programs. Meadowbrook event expertise,” Glover said. If you have changes, please respond ASAP thus allowing the production team time to make the changes indicated. Participants can expect plenty of Criteria, application forms and full application instructions can be found at: Sharon Glover knows the implications of movement throughout the event, which is If we do not receive a response by MONDAY AT 5 PM this ad goes to press in this format. a fall can be life-changing for a senior citizen expected to last 45 minutes. The free talk www.saltspringislandfoundation.org -> Grants of any age. is open to any interested senior in the Thanks very much. “It’s a potential problem for all seniors community, regardless of whether they live at Application deadline: March 23, 2015 as muscles weaken and our bones become Meadowbrook. For further assistance please contact [email protected] Gulf Islands less strong,” she said from her office at The event is the latest in an ongoing series Meadowbrook. of speaking events hosted by the Atkins Road Driftwood Your CommunI t Y n ewspaper sIn C e 1960 To give seniors a leg up on preventing facility. Past talks include beating the blues falls and staying mobile, Meadowbrook will and healthy foot care tips. host retired physiotherapist Lorna Wood on For more information about this and other Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. Meadowbrook events, contact Glover at Wood’s talk will offer tips about how to Meadowbrook support by calling 778-353-1995. maintain balance, strength and flexibility, Anyone who drives to the event is asked to . and provide insights on the proper use of park in a visitors stall. www.saltspringislandfoundation.org

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VOLLEYBALL GISS alumnus exits UBC on high note D.W. Salty D.W. Salty Howe eyes glorious has spent the past three years Proposed St. Mary DAF Water Treatment Facility enrolled at UBC in Vancouver. is looking for material is looking for material playoﬀ ﬁ nale in Howe’s athletic prowess has for his column,$ ! ! For facts, project historyfor his and column, much more university career been matched off court in his Visit our website role as president of the UBC Streets of "! Streets of www.northsaltspringwaterworks.ca Athletes Council. Salt Spring #Salt Spring D.W. Salty is looking D.W. Salty is looking for BY SEAN MCINTYRE On Friday, Howe led the for material for his material for his column, DRIFTWOOD STAFF UBC Thunderbirds past Mani- Island. $ $ Island. column, Streets of Salt Spring’s own Chris Howe toba for a spot to compete in Streets of Salt Spring Island has been recognized as one of university volleyball’s final Capital Regional District Salt Spring the best blockers in Canada four. This weekend in Edmon- If you have information West Universities Athletic Asso- ton, Howe looks to pin a gold- Day Camp Program Staff Island on any of our streets, ciation history. en exclamation mark on an If you have please contact us at: If you have If you have information “He leaves a legacy,” said Bob accolade-studded post-sec- Salt Spring Island Parks & Recreation is lookinginformation for on any 250-537-9933 or information on any on any of our streets, [email protected] Howe, Chris’ father, in an email ondary career. of our streets, experienced, energetic Day Camp Program Staff forof the our streets, please contact us at: about the award. “Only Alberta, Trinity West- please contact 2015 spring break period. These positions are responsibleplease contact 250-537-9933 or [email protected] Howe attended his son’s ern, Brandon and UBC have us at: for the implementation and delivery of various recreational us at: last home game in Vancou- survived,” Bob Howe said. 250-537-9933 or camps for children and youth on Salt Spring Island.250-537-9933 or [email protected] ver recently, where he was Once he graduates with a [email protected] are looking for individuals committed to creating joined by some of Chris’ Gulf degree in sociology and com- positive recreational opportunities through planning, Islands Secondary School merce this spring, Howe will coordination and leadership. Successful candidates will friends: Jordan Borth, Cayce try for a spot on the Senior PHOTO CONTRIBUTED D.W. Salty is looking for Fedberg, Shawn Will Lee and Canadian National “B” Volley- have a combination of education, experience, excellent material for his column, Kristi Lee. ball Team in the International From left are GISS grads Cayce Fedberg, Jordan Borth, Chris communication and customer service skills. Howe attended the Univer- University Sports Federation. Howe, Kristi Lee and Shawn Will Lee, with Chris’ father Bob Streets of To further explore our exciting employment Salt Spring Island sity of British Columbia’s Okan- He strives to play volleyball Howe in behind at a Feb. 7 game at UBC. opportunities, please visit our web site at agan campus after graduating at the professional level, pos- www.crd.bc.ca, “Careers”. If you have information on from GISS in 2009 and being sibly in Europe, as soon as the pressing business to conclude against the Golden Bears can any of our streets, please coached by Kellie Booth for fall. at the University of Alberta be watched online at can- The CRD thanks all applicants for their interest and advises that contact us at: 250-537-9933 or [email protected] several years. He transferred to Before those lofty next steps, this weekend. The UBC Thun- adawest.tv on Friday, Feb. 20 only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted. the University of Alberta and however, Howe has some derbirds’ opening match at 5:30 p.m.

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The BY ZEKE BLAZECKA contract work would not SPECIAL TO THE DRIFTWOOD have been possible with- Partners Creating out the transportation Pathways’ latest project commission topping up in the Ganges area is the project funding at about to become a real- the last instant. ity, following a detailed Important fund- review of the submitted ing contributions have tenders and an injec- also come from the Salt The Hearing Test. Reinvented. tion of additional fund- Spring Island Founda- ing from the Salt Spring tion and four local busi- Experience the convenience of our Online Hearing Test* Island Transportation nesses: Hastings House and Virtual Consultation with a Hearing Professional Commission. Country House Hotel, The off-island firm Moby’s Pub, Salt Spring from anywhere, using your computer or tablet. Saanichton Develop- Marina and Harbour *Hearing screening test only. A comprehensive assessment may be recommended. ment Ltd. was the win- House Hotel. Thanks go ning bidder for the path- as well to the individual way construction con- donors to Island Path- Ask about our new tract. Site work began ways’ Step Up for Safe this week and the path- Pathways campaign. LEASING OPTION! way will be useable by PHOTO CONTRIBUTED We apologize in the public before spring Island Pathways volunteers, from left, Donald advance for any incon- SALT SPRING 778.353.3012 OAK BAY 250.598.9884 is offi cially here. McLennan, Peter Lamb, Phil Grange and kiosk venience the construc- 101 - 164 Kings Lane 402 - 1990 Fort Street, Victoria The pathway will be designer Glenn Trarup get started on the new Har- tion of this new section 1.8 metres wide and, bour’s End project with a Valentine’s Day work party. of the Ganges Village when the good weather Pathway Network may arrives, it will be given the pathway will be a ing the history of the cause islanders, but we Selene Finlayson, RHIP / Owner an asphalt surface. As host of Partners Creat- harbour and the promi- think you will fi nd it will a safety measure, the ing Pathways volunteers nent role played by First be worth this valuable complete length of the constructing the infor- Nations through the section of pathway and FREE HEARING TEST pathway will have a mation kiosk where the years. Solar lighting will the information kiosk. Fully Refundable 90 Day wooden railing on the existing stairs descend eventually be installed at Trial period. No Money harbour side. to the water. The kiosk the kiosk. The writer is a Partners Down for the first 21 days. Complementing the will include three dis- The main funding Creating Pathways proj- contractor’s work on play panels highlight- agency for the pathway ect manager. Working with your Physician for Better Hearing nexgenhearing.com 24 | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 SPORTS & RECREATION www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD SOCCER NEWS Follow the Driftwood on Twitter http://twitter.com/GIDriftwood Old Boys seal victory UPDATES FC hosts cup match “Chided for not wearing black team socks in prior appearances, BY SEAN MCINTYRE Toynbee discovered they add yards DRIFTWOOD STAFF to his speed as he exploited a thread- Salt Spring’s Old Boys were ed Tweddle pass to beat Vantreights’ THINKING OF SELLING? February is the best month! bruised, battered but never beaten offside trap,” Hope said. by a robust Vantreights side during a The Old Boys’ defensive unit held according to Redfin. Their nationwide listing analysis showed that 74% of homes listed in February sell within 2-0 win under sunny skies in Esqui- fast as the opposition mounted a 90 days & 13% sold for more than list price*. These are US statistics. Ours will differ. I observe that...... malt on Sunday afternoon. late attempt to salvage some dig- The least number of houses are available for buyers to view in winter. Homes are frequently “Several Old Boys suffered from nity from the match. In what was temporarily off the market while owners are away. Many listings come“back on the market” in spring. the elbows and feet of their oppo- no doubt a tip to the Esquimalt nents, possibly affecting their game fans, an Old Boys defender is said “Quiet Season Buyers” tend to be “SERIOUS BUYERS”. performance on and off the fi eld,” to have graciously served the ball to said match correspondent Fraser a stunned Vantreights striker, who It is my belief that the ratio of number of showings to offers is highest during Hope. “Notably, Mark ‘Nuts’ Aston, missed the opportunity offered by the winter & early spring months, than in summer. Graham ‘Choker’ Tweddle and Mar- an open net. tin ‘Noggin’’ Thorn, but it would The Old Boys will be back on Salt Your residence will stand out from the crowd when there are the fewest number of listings. appear the shot Thorn took off the Spring’s GISS field to host Gordon Choose your timing for best success. head actually improved his perfor- Head Nearly Dead on Sunday, Feb. 2014 mance.” 22 at 10:30 a.m. The Old Boys took command of Call: 250-537-9894 the fi eld during the match’s opening 20 minutes but played to a scoreless SS FC starts cup play Jan Macpherson, M.E.S., R.I. draw at the half. Second-round action of the

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PRESIDENT’S keeper kept on his toes. The contest brings together teams Award Winner - 2014. AWARD Thorn eventually cracked the from multiple divisions of the Van- 2013 Ask to see Jan’s defence with a “cross-come-shot” couver Island Soccer League every RE/MAX marketing presentation that sailed across the goal line for the February and March to duke it out in * & award winning advertising. 20 12 one-goal advantage. ﬁ ve rounds of matches. * Reported in the Huffington Post January 3, 2015 * Source: CREA & REMAX Data. Dave Toynbee gave the Old Boys Salt Spring FC’s Div. 3A team a two-goal lead soon afterwards, a received a bye into the round of 16 [email protected] #104-150 Fulford-Ganges Road, RE/MAX Salt Spring www.saltspringguide.com Salt Spring Island BC V8K 2T8 250-537-9977 Each office independently owned & operated feat which may or may not have had for this year’s contest. Kick-off time something to do with his footwear. for Saturday’s game is at 2:15 p.m. SWIMMING Think Further. Masters achieve ‘day of ﬁ rsts’

2015 season freestyle, fourth in 100- metre freestyle and fi fth in starts with a the 50-metre breaststroke. Wolff swam to a fourth- splash place fi nish in the 50-metre butterfl y and placed fi fth BY SEAN MCINTYRE in the 50-metre freestyle DRIFTWOOD STAFF event. Allard-Gunn racked Salt Spring’s masters up first-place perfor- swim team can anticipate mances in the 50-metre, great things to come based 100-metre and 200-metre on results at a meet at Vic- backstroke, and placed toria’s Commonwealth first in the 50-metre but- Pool. terfl y for her age category. “It truly was a day of Clifford placed sec- firsts,” said Don Clifford, ond in his age category’s one of the club’s veteran 50-metre backstroke, fi fth members. “For two of our in the 50-metre freestyle athletes, Jane MacKenzie and fi fth in the 100-metre and Charlene Wolff, it was freestyle event. From Monday to Learn more about GNS and the IB program by attending our their fi rst time competing “The team easily Friday, Rory attends in years.” showed other teams that Glenlyon Norfolk Open HOuse in Victoria. Wolff and MacKen- though they are small, they zie teamed up with Joan are a force to be reckoned School and lives Friday, February 20, between Allard-Gunn and head with,” Fraser said. with a GNS family 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. coach Cassidy Fraser as For her part, Fraser in Victoria. But he calls Gabriola part of Salt Spring’s inau- won gold medals in the 801 Bank Street (Grades 6 to 12) or 1701 Beach Drive (JK to Grade 5) gural competitive relay 50-metre freestyle and Island home on weekends. team. The foursome fin- butterfl y events for her age Can’t attend our Open House? Call 250.370.6801 to make an At GNS, our 5-Day Family Boarding ished first in the 5x50- category. appointment to meet with GNS in your community. metre freestyle relay and Also at the Jan. 31 meet program makes it possible for second in the 4x50-metre was Susan Huber, a Salt Campbell River, Courtenay, Comox: Monday, February 23 students living outside of Victoria medley relay. Spring resident who Ladysmith: Tuesday, February 24 to receive an IB (International “It’s so great to be part swims for the Vancouver Duncan, Cowichan: Wednesday, February 25 of a team again at my fi rst Island Masters. Huber Baccalaureate) education. Gulf Islands: Friday, February 27 swim meet since I was 15,” brought home three silver MacKenzie said. “Each medals. race I did on Saturday Anyone who wants to was chasing those minute compete, train or learn www.mygns.ca | [email protected] pieces of time. I loved it.” masters swimming should MacKenzie finished contact Cassidy Fraser at Do your best through truth and courage seventh in the 50-metre the Rainbow Road Pool.