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BY ELIZABETH NOLAN DRIFTWOOD STAFF vibrant core Salt Spring firefighters and members of the wider community are joined in sorrow this week due to the Strong business support for untimely death of Lt. Travis Guedes, who succumbed to an aggressive Ganges revival form of brain cancer on Wednesday, April 17. By SEAN MCINTYRE Flowers and written memorials DRIFTWOOD STAFF for the 35-year-old career firefighter High rents and sagging tourism were listed started arriving at the Ganges fire as the major concerns of Ganges business own- hall immediately following news of ers who gathered at an event to discuss ways to his death, as islanders paid tribute to strengthen the downtown economy last week. a caring father and citizen. The gathering was hosted by the Salt Spring Firefighter Mark Wyatt, who joined Community Economic Development Commis- the same recruiting class as Guedes sion as a way to launch a conversation about Gan- in 2004 and remained close to him ges’ business climate and initiatives to bolster the ever since, said he was proud to see downtown economy. his friend work his way up from a “The overall feeling in the group was that this produce clerk at Thrifty Foods to is the right time to get something going,” said his final position as a member of CEDC member Amber Quiring. “The whole idea the fire department’s prevention and is to really bring a vibrancy to the downtown core inspection team. and hopefully attract tourism and locals to shop “He worked hard for everything locally.” he accomplished, and not at the The April 17 meeting saw 54 people, including expense of anyone else, but just to representatives from the chamber of commerce, be the best he could be,” Wyatt said. CRD and individual business owners, attend. “Travis, to me, was the epitome “It was great to get everyone together to voice of goodness — there was just noth- their concerns and get a chance to speak,” Quir- ing about him that was bad. He put ing said. everyone above himself always, he The discussion produced four informal com- had such passion for the fire service mittees that will address specific issues related to Photo by jen maclellan and his family. revitalizing the Ganges economy. tree hugger: A Salt Spring youngster enjoys his treetop roost at Centennial Park during Earth Day weekend festivities. guedes continued on 2 downtown continued on 6

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Driftwood Your CommunI t Y n ewspaper sIn C e 1960 2 | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013 NEWSBEAT www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood Genuine caring personality recalled guedes ation,” Bremner said. “For me, The fire chief thanked the said. “And a really big thing with continued from 1 personally, he was one of the extended Guedes family for kids was his ability to remember nicest people I’ve ever met or the support, love and com- names from year to year.” “He was just pure and good, worked with.” munication they shared with Guedes also trained the entire one of the most solid men I’ve Bremner credited Guedes the department over the past Centre School staff in first aid ever met. And he died way too for his role as president of the months. two years ago. young.” firefighters’ association and for “We’re just glad to have shared “From that point on, every- Salt Spring Fire Chief Tom helping turn around a dismal Travis for the amount of time he one felt a real connection with Bremner said for those in com- situation in volunteer member- had left with us,” he added. him,” Bremner said. “He was a mand, losing a firefighter is ship to create today’s healthy Carol Bremner, who is the really genuine kind of guy, and almost as painful as losing a 50-member team. He did so by principal of Salt Spring Centre passionate about what he did. child, but Guedes is an espe- connecting with recruits from School, noted the strong impact And I think that came across cially hard loss. the point of their application Guedes had on the island’s to the kids and they saw the “He was a person that every- and maintaining the connec- children. He visited Salt Spring importance of that.” one got to know, love and tion through the training pro- elementary schools annually as Guedes leaves behind his respect for many different rea- cess and beyond. part of a prevention team with wife Sandy and two young sons: his ease in working in “We’ve lost one of the most Capt. Dale Lundy. daughters, Abigail and Hay- tough situations, his ability to amazing young persons in this “The children were really lee. A memorial service will communicate with all levels of service and this community — drawn to his kind, calm man- take place this Sunday, April photo by rick neufeld personality and his willingness we feel that every moment,” said ner, and his ability to explain 28 at the GISS gym starting Mourners pay tribute to the late Lt. Travis Guedes at to see the better of every situ- Bremner. fire safety on their level,” she at 1 p.m. the Ganges fire hall. TRANSPORTATION Mystery leak causes sinkhole

Fence & Wire Ministry to consult “In the meantime, the min- the location of the crack has istry’s maintenance contrac- him concerned. In addition with NSSWW tor is regularly monitoring the to other pipes, outflow from roadway to ensure that vehi- the sewer treatment centre BY ELIZABETH NOLAN cles can safely travel through runs under the same stretch DRIFTWOOD STAFF this area and will undertake of road. Products A constantly flowing stream temporary repairs as neces- “If it is coming from a leak of water and an ever-deep- sary,” according to an email in the water treatment plant, ening dip in the road at the from a Ministry spokesper- it’s going right into what was at entrance to downtown Gan- son. historically a salmon-bearing ges have provoked citizen But Island Escapades creek,” Rosen observed. Slegg action in response to govern- owner Jack Rosen is tired of “And you do get other fish ment’s apparent reluctance to dealing with the water and the coming into there on a regular intervene. Ministry’s slow response. basis.” Like the water serpent “I’ve been calling since Ralf Waters, the Capital Hydra of Greek mythology, the January,” he said. “It’s been Regional District’s manager storm water problem on Gan- iced up, my floors are getting of engineering for Salt Spring, ges Hill is seemingly unstop- destroyed, there’s constant said he was well aware of the pable: no sooner than one mud and water. ” dip in the road, but had never source is dealt with, another “We’re fed up with it and heard the water might be two spring up in its place. we’re starting to notice other associated with a treatment Last winter’s stream cas- people are seeing it more and plant leak. caded down the roadside to more,” he added. He said the water that goes the foot of the hill near Embe Along with calls to the Drift- through the outflow pipe is Bakery. That stream has wood, community response purified and would not be a now disappeared, but water has included a recent “Ganges danger to the creek, but he is coming up from a crack sinkhole” warning written in promised to have water from • Rabbit Fence • Chicken Wire 24” further down the road near chalk on a cement barrier. the crack tested to make sure MacDonald Realty. The result Rosen said Ministry offi- it wasn’t a plant issue. • Metal Deer Fence - 78” high is an alarming change in the cials were quick to remove the Rosen believes that, • Landscape Ties road surface that’s got drivers writing, but aside from send- besides testing the water, • Plastic Deer Fence • Painted T-Posts achieving near lift-off on the ing out a team to look at the MOTI should bite the bul- • Multi Fence • Treated Pencil • 4x4 P.T. posts approach to town. crack a month or so ago, the let and dig into the road to The official word from the department has not commit- determine where the leak is • Stucco Wire Posts • 6x6 P.T. posts Ministry of Transportation ted to investigate the source of coming from. If it doesn’t, a and Infrastructure on Friday the problem. Montreal-sized sinkhole with is that “staff are working with According to Rosen’s con- a car or truck busting through North Salt Spring Waterworks versations with Ministry staff, the road surface seems immi- District and CRD Wastewater the water is believed to orig- nent. www.slegglumber.ca Mon.-Fri. 7am-5pm Sat. 8:30-5:00 Services to identify where the inate from the same drain- “It’s definitely a big issue water may be coming from age issues caused by devel- — it needs to be addressed 250-537-4978 804 Fulford-Ganges Road and to develop a longer term opment further up the hill before someone gets hurt,” solution.” several years ago. However, Rosen said. DRIFTWOOD AD PROOF Introducing… Seair’s New Super Saver IMMEDIATE response required S E APL ANES More daily flights home from the mainland Webfares Please proof• this6 scheduled ad carefully flights anddaily replybetween ASAP Ganges with and your approval or changes. For scheduled flight info please call AS LOW AS If you have changes, please respondVancouver ASAP Airport thus allowing the production team time to make the changes indicated. • Newest, fastest and quietest Seaplane fleet in If we do not receiveCanada a response by MONDAY AT 5 PM this ad goes to press in this format. • Free parking and free shuttle bus to main 1-800-447-3247 $ 23 YVR terminal Thanksand bus exchange very much. includes • Frequent flyer discount or visit our website at all fees & taxes • Charter flights available to other destinations, *selected seats on all flights Gulf Islands seairseaplanes.com 79between Richmond (YVR) including USA. and Salt Spring Island.

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Speaker calls on “Because there was such a welcoming climate and because it individuals to take on was settled for such a long time, it was the most developed for urban ‘critical task’ and agriculture and the most heavily logged,” he said. “Salt By SEAN MCINTYRE Spring is a spectacular place and DRIFTWOOD STAFF it’s a hotbed for ecosystems and Salt Spring finds itself at the species at risk.” heart of what may just be the most Chief among these are the at-risk ecosystem in the country, region’s coastal Douglas fir for- according to a presentation made ests and few remaining pockets by professor, author and ecologist of intact arbutus and Garry oak Andy MacKinnon during a visit to groves. the island on Friday evening. The result, he said, has created “You have the most threatened a region with among the lowest or endangered spaces and they’re percentage of protected areas in almost all on private land,” MacK- the nation, the highest degree of innon told a crowd of nearly 100 land converted to agriculture and people during a Salt Spring Island the highest percentage of private Conservancy-sponsored event at land of any ecosystem type in Brit- the Community Gospel Chapel. ish Columbia and Canada. “The ecosystems here are the sec- “You shouldn’t assume that just ond or, perhaps some of them, the because you’ve got lots of forest most threatened ecosystems in around you that it will be like that

Canada. for a long time,” he said. PHOTO BY SEAN MCINTYRE “That’s the take-home message.” These challenges, he added, Having established his point stand to increase as climate Author Andy MacKinnon addresses Salt Springers about the specific challenges that face the island’s unique early on, MacKinnon devoted the change continues to have a ecosystems during a Friday evening talk hosted by the SSI Conservancy. majority of his 60-minute presen- marked effect with drier summers tation to outline how and why con- and wetter winters. many organisms that form what servation efforts by organizations difficult task that conservancies servation efforts offer residents of “Climate change is not some- researchers have labelled the and individuals. and individuals have to back,” he the Gulf Islands a unique set of thing that’s going to happen, it’s “wood-wide web.” MacKinnon’s talk couldn’t urged the crowd. “This is a critical challenges. something that’s happening,” he Much of this knowledge has have come at a more opportune task and it needs the support of The main reasons date back to said, adding that about 20 per cent been spread to a broader audi- moment, as the SSI Conservancy everybody on the island. the region’s settlement by pioneers of the province has already experience through his popular guide- recently launched a public appeal “Nobody else is going to do it,” attracted to the land’s relatively ence a shift in climatic zone. books. MacKinnon’s more well- to raise $400,000 to buy a 32-acre he added. “Tuum este. It’s up to mild coastal climate, lush and MacKinnon has spent much of known titles include Plants of property along the shoreline of you guys to do this kind of work.” lucrative forests and promising his career examining the countless Coastal British Columbia, Plants Blackburn Lake. agricultural potential. links between the sea of organ- of the Pacific Northwest Coast and He said the agricultural-zoned In many ways, the very things isms that can be found above and Edible and Medicinal Plants of property is symbolic of the larger that make the region so important below ground in British Colum- Canada. region, where urban and agricul- from an ecological perspective are bia’s forest ecosystems. “Plants and fungi are the two tural development has grown to the same factors that have made His interest not only touch- great loves of my life,” he said. cover roughly 50 per cent of the Post your comment to this story online at conservation efforts so challenges upon individual species but If MacKinnon’s loves lie in the landscape. www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com ing. also the interconnectedness of forest, his passion yearns for con- “Protecting those lands is a News briefs

“It was the loudest explo- “We were all hearing the public. Toy Run, set to take place cost which is food,” said Blast startles sion I’ve ever heard,” said sirens,” she said. Cpt. Coleman said such on the island between organizer Cindy Toutant. Annie Palovcik, who was Cpt. Linda Coleman of markers are often left over Aug. 23 and 25. “Also, if anyone is willing onlookers walking in the area with the Royal Canadian Navy from man-overboard drills The annual Salt Spring to volunteer, that would A large explosion that her husband Tom Koppel said the blast was a con- that are part of naval exer- motorcycle ride and show be amazing.” appeared to have come when the blast occurred. trolled explosion under- cises in the area. is used as an opportunity For more information from across Trincomali Palovcik said people had taken by the Pacific Fleet to collect toys and warm about how to participate Channel and Salt Spring’s gathered near the Fern- Diving Unit. Toy Run winter clothing for less in or contribute to the north end left many peo- wood Dock to try to deter- The team was tasked to fortunate children. event, contact Toutant at ple scratching their heads mine what was happen- detonate an unexploded takes shape “We are of course look- [email protected] or at around noon on Tues- ing within minutes of the “smoke marker” discov- Organizers have begun ing for donations for the Salt Spring Toy Run day. explosion. ered by a member of the to prepare for this year’s the kids and our biggest Facebook group.

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BCAdvance voting is available Election from Wednesday, May 8 Saanich North and2013 the Islands to Saturday, May 11 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. General voting day is on Tuesday, May 14. Polls are ? open between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CANDIDATE Q & A PART ONE

Why have you decided to participate in this two small children, they need us to act now. We How can ferry fares be made more affordable year’s provincial election? need diverse, cooperative and balanced voices in for island residents and visitors? We need a new approach in our provincial the legislature. We have an opportunity to think differently government. We must address the growing What is your position on Salt Spring’s about transportation. We must address the disconnect between local and provincial incorporation debate? needs of coastal communities and assess governance and top-down government. It is important to assess government structures the real cost of the services. We need to ask I am excited by what Elizabeth May is doing to ensure they are efficient and effective. But, questions like: Is a passenger service viable? in the House of Commons; we need her kind of whether to incorporate or not is Salt Spring Can we transport goods more efficiently? By representation in the legislature. Islanders’ decision to make. using local working committees already in The environment can no longer be an In order to come to the best decision you must place we can find innovative solutions that afterthought, it must be a sincere part of have the opportunity to have your voice heard address our local needs. ADAM OLSEN every discussion we have in government. It’s and brought to the provincial government. Both the NDP and Liberals have had their important for our province and country that Most importantly, Salt Spring needs an hand in the problem. Neither party has we bolster the Green effective, respectful public process with presented us with a sound plan to address the Currently resident of: Brentwood Bay (Central Saanich) Party’s momentum in integrity that concludes with a decision. finances—only promises that we know are Years in politics: 4.5 Saanich North & the It is not in the best interest of the community to not real solutions. We have had deferred fare Islands. increases before—they didn’t work. Background/training/day job/etc: Small business owner – leave this issue unresolved. I understand local I was raised in government from my experience as an elected Privatization hasn’t worked. We can’t rely on Salish Fusion Knitwear and Olsen & Olsen Consulting, Tsartlip First Nation LNG promises to solve this one. There is no Central Saanich Council 2008-2013 municipal councilor and know these decisions and taught to be are difficult. Salt Spring is a vital vibrant single solution, we need to consider a range Interests/hobbies: Playing with my kids, a steward of our community and for the sake of the community of alternatives that might include more gardening, knitting, hockey, cricket territory—we need to this issue needs to be resolved. I will bring a foot traffic, smaller ferries and a renewed do a better job. I am a fresh and willing set of eyes and ears to the commitment from the provincial government husband and father of issue. In the end I believe in local solutions. to the island communities.

Why have you decided to participate in this advocate for these goals. structure and capital plans. year’s provincial election? The audit will examine the potential for I’m running in this election to help establish What is your position on Salt Spring’s operating cost savings, for example in an NDP government and implement incorporation debate? administration and the possible use of a progressive platform. I also want to It is up to Salt Spring residents to decide their natural gas engines in new ferries. continue serving and be a strong voice for form of governance. The role of an MLA As CRD Director for Salt Spring, I served my community within an NDP government. is to ensure that the community receives on our Ferry Advisory Committee for six As a resource economist, conservationist, comprehensive and objective information years and I believe I understand and can and former local elected official, I have a regarding the financial and other implications contribute to resolving the issues facing longstanding, proven record of supporting of governance options. the corporation. As an MLA within an Gary Holman and implementing initiatives to protect NDP government, I will be an advocate for green space and water, develop community How can ferry fares be made more an affordable and reliable BC Ferries to infrastructure and affordable for island residents and visitors? support our island communities. Currently resident of: Salt Spring Island address climate The NDP believes that BC Ferries should be Years in politics: 11 change. As an MLA recognized as part of the public highway for Get to know representing my coastal communities. That is why we have Background/training/day job/etc: Resource economist, community and as a your candidates: SSI CRD Director, community activist, conservationist just announced a freeze on ferry fares for member of the NDP the next two years while we undertake Interests/hobbies: Guitar, hiking, reading caucus, I believe I a comprehensive audit of BC Ferries to Central Saanich All Saanich Teachers’ can be an effective examine its finances, organizational Candidates Meeting Assoc. All Saturday, April 27 Candidates Meeting at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4 incorporation and be prepared to act once Why have you decided to participate in this Brentwood Bay at 3 p.m. the evidence is in. year’s provincial election? Community Hall Parklands I believe I can offer a balanced approach to Brentwood Bay, B.C. Secondary School How can ferry fares be made more governance where we protect our environment Sidney, B.C but also continue to grow our economy so that we affordable for island residents and Salt Spring Island create jobs and generate the revenues needed to visitors? All Candidates Saturna Island All provide the government services we have come to We can recognize that the ferry system Meeting Candidates Meeting expect. is an integral part of our provincial Thursday, May 2 Monday, May 6 transportation infrastructure and adjust at 2 p.m. at 5:30 p.m. STEPHEN P. ROBERTS What is your position on Salt Spring’s the provincial subsidy accordingly. Gulf Islands Saturna Community incorporation debate? We all have an interest in the prosperity Secondary School Hall of our island and coastal communities. Ganges, B.C. Saturna, B.C. Currently resident of: Salt Spring Island For too long we have We believe in highways that open up the asked two [representatives Years in politics: Two months interior of our province, and mass transit Mayne Island All Galiano Island All on the Salt Spring in our cities. Candidates Meeting Candidates Meeting Background/training/day job/etc: BA Honours Island Local Trust Economics, COO International Investment Banking The ferries are part of this investment too. Friday, May 3 Thursday, May 9 Committee] to act as a Research They need to be more affordable for island at 1 p.m. at 6 p.m. virtual municipal council. families and businesses. Mayne Island Location TBD Interests/hobbies: Kayaking, running, local food and wine This is unsustainable. We Community Hall need to look seriously at Mayne Island, B.C. a cost-benefit analysis for Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com NS EW BEAT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013 | 5 WATERWORKS Ratepayers elect continuity on NSSW district board Board looks to new annual general meeting of the 55 votes, respectively, in the pants of the board’s resolve to at St. Mary Lake is required year. Approximate costs of NSSWD at the Community opening round of voting. Les complete the project. “We are to comply with drinking- the project will be known at treatment plant Gospel Chapel, well above Howell, a former waterworks excited about what’s coming water guidelines established the end of the design phase. the 12 members of the public board member, won on the up.” by the federal government In other NSSWD news, BY SEAN MCINTYRE who came to last year’s event. second ballot with 48 votes, Heinekey said the board and Vancouver Island Health board members decided to DRIFTWOOD STAFF “This is a little bit of a new enough to soundly defeat is fully aware of the need to Authority. hold rate increases to three Marshall Heinekey, Les experience for us,” Russell water board hopefuls Eric dedicate the appropriate “The current treatment per cent between 2012 and Howell and Denis Russell said of the crowd. Booth and Norbert Schlenker. level of time and resources to plant is antiquated,” Russell 2013. have been elected to help The meeting was delayed The results are especially the project to avoid compli- said. “We feel that operating guide the North Salt Spring by nearly 30 minutes as elec- meaningful as the NSSWD cations experienced during Board members have initi- costs are sufficiently cov- Waterworks District through tion organizers registered continues its effort to con- similar upgrades in the Ful- ated the design process for ered,” Russell said. “District one of the most important the higher-than-anticipated struct a new multimillion- ford, Beddis and Highland/ the new plant. A referendum finances are in a healthy stages in its hundred-year number of attendees. dollar water treatment facility Fernwood water districts, he to seek ratepayer permission position.” history. Incumbents Heinekey and at St. Mary Lake. added. to borrow funds for the proj- The NSSWD serves 2,069 Approximately 75 people Russell held on to their board “We are focused on the Replacement of the ect is anticipated for some lots with treated water from turned out for Tuesday night’s positions by getting 60 and future,” Heinekey told partici- 40-year-old treatment plant point before the end of the St. Mary and Maxwell lakes. HEALTH CARE Help shape our community - Apply to join an Doctors sign on to new division Advisory Planning Commission!

Collective status Salt Spring professionals. harness the value of work- the low end of a hierarchy. The Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee will be establishing a new “It’s just really inspiring ing together,” the Division “I’m very confident to Agricultural Advisory Planning Commission and a larger and more diverse hoped to improve to see what’s been done. I of Family Practice website say the majority of doctors Advisory Planning Commission. access have great hopes of some explains. will be signing up,” Ryan If you would like to be an advisor to the Salt Spring Island Local Trust really positive results from “It has been identi- said. Committee and have a background in any of the following areas, please the division.” fied that these physi- When it comes to strat- consider applying to join the team! We value your time and ability to BY ELIZABETH NOLAN Divisions of Fam- cians often have different egizing new solutions, one contribute. DRIFTWOOD STAFF ily Practice are nonprofit, needs, challenges and benefit of joining the rural We are looking for expertise or a background in: Island physicians will collective organizations priorities than their coun- and remote division is Salt soon have a stronger that allow physicians to terparts in larger centres. Spring doctors won’t have • agricultural policy, or specific experience in agriculture, animal voice when it comes to work together to improve “By working together, to “reinvent the wheel,” husbandry, drainage engineering, horticulture, soil engineering and meeting local health-care health care delivery in rural and remote physi- but will be able to join with forestry, or a related field. needs with the formation their communities. They cians are able to realize those already working on • planning, development, engineering, community engagement, policy of a Salt Spring chapter are normally based on the advantage of their similar problems in other development, public administration, or a related field of the Rural and Remote geographical areas. network to address com- communities. Possible • environmental policy, or specific expertise in geology, soil science, hydrology,THE 2013 climatology, AWD biology,FORESTER zoology, ecology and forestry, or a Division of Family Prac- Although Salt Spring is mon issues that transcend outcomes include access- related field. tice. too small to form a divi- geography. Collabora- ing programs like A GP for • the principles of urban design, or specific expertise in architecture, Dr. Paula Ryan helped sion on its own, the newly tively they can prioritize Me, which was piloted by landscape architecture, and building contracting. spearhead the creation created Rural and Remote these issues, utilize their divisions in Prince George, It plays hard, of the Salt Spring chap- Division provides a prov- collective people power Cowichan and White Rock. The LTC is also looking for 2 members from the community-at-large. ter, which was formally ince-wide network for and other resources to Physicians and repreand- Allwill applicants soon must be electors be and hard residents of theto Local get. Trust area. agreed to with representa- physicians facing similar achieve results together sentatives from the otherDon’t miss your chance at the last of the 2013 Foresters. tives from the Vancouver issues. Its founding com- that would be more chal- bodies are now signing If you are interested in participating on a commission, we invite you to apply Island Health Authority, munities were Pember- lenging to arrive at on the chapter’s Document in writing. Please provide a statement of interest, relevant experience and BC Medical Association ton and North Vancouver their own.” of Intent. In the coming qualifications. Applications should be addressed to: and Ministry of Health on Island, with new chapters Local physicians have weeks local members will SALT SPRING ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE, ISLANDS TRUST April 12. now signing on to address the choice of whether to meet to begin the first 1-500 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2N8 “It seemed to me to be locally specific and com- join the Salt Spring chap- stage of planning before or [email protected] potentially a very progres- mon needs. ter. Those that do will be any action can be initi- Further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of advisory sive movement in health “Currently, physicians part of a collective voice ated. commission members may be obtained from the Islands Trust office or by care and a way to make are leading the develop- that has new and equal “We need to sit down email request through [email protected]. We can also be reached change,” said Ryan, who ment of the Rural and authority when working and say, ‘What do we need at 250-537-9144. was inspired to learn Remote Division as they with the health authority on this island? What are more after members of see an advantage to build- and provincial bodies to our priorities?’ And we This notice and a brief application form are on the Islands Trust website at the South Island division ing their network across make health-care deci- haven’t got to that step,” www.islandstrust.bc.ca/ltc/ss/default.cfm. made a presentation to the province in order to sions, instead of being on Ryan said.

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Driftwood Your CommunI t Y n ewspaper sIn C e 1960 6 | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013 NEWSBEAT www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood WATER Income Tax CANADIAN & AMERICAN PERSONAL & CORPORATE TAX PREPARTION Algal bloom not ‘immediate concern’ Cusheon Lake non- Horel Road resident Wayne “It’s really fluky,” said island- achieve an “acceptable status.” James T. Fogarty Hewitt said the thin layer of based biologist John Sprague. “The prediction of 13.5 ppb TAX ACCOUNTANT toxic bloom offers a slime that has clogged his water “You never know. Really rich of phosphorus as springtime Fulford Village Office filters repeatedly during the past water will encourage cyano- average would be similar to gentle warning three weeks is unprecedented. bacteria.” the historic situation before PH: FX: 250-653-4692 250-653-9221 “I’ve never had one this According to a 2007 report settlement by Europeans,” he by appointment Fogarty Accounting & Tax Services Ltd. By SEAN MCINTYRE severe,” he said. on the state of Cusheon Lake, wrote. “There would probably DRIFTWOOD STAFF “I haven’t noticed a fishy the highest single-source, at 39 be fairly satisfactory conditions An algal bloom that’s surfaced or earthy odour. What I have per cent, is in the water that of minor algal blooms and few in Cusheon Lake is no cause for noticed is that it’s really expen- enters the lake from upstream problems with toxic cyanobac- immediate concern, accord- sive to change the filters every sources. This includes runoff teria.” APPLIANCE REPAIR ing to a DRIFTWOODspokesperson from the week.” from land in the upper water- In the nearly six years since APPLIANCEINSTALLATIONS REPAIR Capital RegionalAD PROOFDistrict. Hewitt said the bloom is an shed. his report was published, little INSTALLATIONS& SERVICING & SERVICING Stewartimmediate Irwin confirmedresponse required tests important reminder that peo- Other sources include: land has been done to reduce the of raw water samples from the ple who live and work in the runoff from the Cusheon Lake level of phosphorus that flows The lake showPlease no proof health this adconcerns carefully Cusheon Lake watershed need basin, 15 per cent; regeneration into Cusheon Lake. Even reg- The and reply ASAP with your associatedapproval with orthe changes. specific to be conscious of how their from bottom sediment, 21 per ular water monitoring by the Right strain of algal bloom detected in actions can affect the lake. cent; direct input from homes provincial government to col- Right Hand If you have changes, please the lakerespond earlier ASAPthis month. thus allowing The proliferation of algal around the lake and shoreline lect important data on the lake’s Hand The bloom’sthe production most team notice time to - blooms is directly connected to clearing, 16 per cent; and direct chemistry has been eliminated. Man make the changes indicated. Man able impact on people who live the level of phosphorus in the human input from upstream “Essentially nothing has (Fully Insured)(Fully Insured) PETERPETER ANDRESS near the lakeIf we dois notthe receive possibil a - water. Fewer than one per cent septic tanks, seven per cent. happened,” Sprague said. “The [email protected] 250-537-0881 ity of “fishy orresponse flowery by odours” of algal blooms produce toxic In his report, Sprague says only thing is that they’ve made [email protected] 250-537-0881 and cloggedMONDAY water filters, AT 5 PM Irwin cyanobacteria like that seen on a 15 per cent reduction in the this ad goes to press in this format. a few more clearcuts in the added. St. Mary Lake. lake’s phosphorus levels would upper part of the watershed.” Thanks very much.

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Driftwood YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 Keep PARC denied federal funding DRIFTWOOD AD PROOF Spring grants nearly $50 million to com- project applications were been denied. IMMEDIATE response required munities across Western received, demand for fund- “Beyond a certain age, Smiling... awarded Canada during the past ing was greater than the you get graded by perfor- Please proof this ad carefully and reply ASAP with your approval or changes.two years. available funds.” mance not effort,” quipped By SEAN MCINTYRE The funding was Commissioners gath- fellow board member Stan- ThoughIf you haveTS changes, & New please Srespond ASAP thus allowing theDRIFTWOOD production STAFF team time to makerequired the changes to upgrade indica undeted.- ered for their monthly ley Shapiro. If we do not receive a response by MONDAY AT 5 ThePM thisfederal ad governmentgoes to press inrutilized this format. school district PARC meeting on Monday In other PARC news, from Dr. Richard hayden has rejected a Salt Spring playing fields next to Fern- afternoon reacted with commissioners dispensed Island Parks and Recre- wood Elementary School understandable disap- $7,000 as part of their What’s the Thanks veryation much. Commission funding into baseball fields, a soc- pointment upon discuss- annual spring grants-in- request that would have cer field, a walking track ing the news. aid program. cheapest thing, Doc? Gulf Islandsenabled construction of a and family viewing area. “At least we know how to The Salt Spring Rowing multi-sport outdoor recre- “The fund has been met write grants, because we’ve Club will receive $5,000 So, what is the cheapest sort of dentistry? After ation facility in Fernwood. with resounding interest written a lot of them,” said to build a floating dock Driftwood Your CommunI t Y n ewspaper sIn C e 1960 doing this for over 17 years I have discovered that Commissioners had across Western Canada,” Gregg Dow, PARC chair. and the Salt Spring Island dentistry that lasts a long time and that doesn’t asked for up to $250,000 reads a note from Donna The refusal represents Tennis Association was through the Community Mandelkau-Krotec, pro- the second time commis- awarded $2,000 to fund a have to be redone too soon is ultimately cheapest. Infrastructure Improve- gram manager for the sioners’ efforts to obtain golf and tennis camp for ment Fund in 2012. The British Columbia region. federal funding to support youths between the ages of the most expensive dentistry is often what seemed program has provided “While many outstanding the Fernwood project have 10 and 16. to be the cheap option but fails and needs to be redone, usually in a more costly and complicated way. Volunteers Salt Spring Island Transit take for example a tooth with a crack in it. one option is to place a new top on the tooth so it won’t enthusiastic fracture. this might cost $1000 to $1500, depending downtown on your dentist. Another option is to “wait and see” Service continued from 1 which costs nothing. recently I saw a lady whose Nearly 20 volunteers signed up to tooth had split right to the nerve. ouCH! Now a participate in the effort during last root canal is required as well as the crown, doubling week’s session. the cost and making the entire procedure less Change “That’s a great response from a one- predictable. off meeting,” said commissioner Tar- quin Bowers. Effective May 4, 2013 Groups will address rental fees, beautification projects, local shopping and social media. Please discuss your budget “It seemed like the start of some- with your dentist, and always Pick up a new Rider’s Bulletin thing really really good,” said CEDC member Dan Logan. ask yourself if you can truly on board or visit The informal meeting, held at the afford the ‘cheapest’ option. Salt Spring Public Library, was orga- www.bctransit.com nized earlier this month after the closure of Moby’s Oyster Bar and Marine Grill prompted questions about the We have a smile for you! business climate in Ganges. Com- 199 Saltspring Way, Saltspring Island, V8K 2G2 missioners spoke about the event’s success during their regular monthly 250 537 1400 business meeting on Thursday after- VISIt our WebSIte: www.haydendentistry.com noon. The CEDC’s next meeting is in the Transit Info 250·538·4282 • www.bctransit.com Dr Richard Hayden Island Dental Centre 3042 school district office board room in Ganges on May 16 at 4 p.m.

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Reber Creative for BC Transit 250-383-5255 Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com NS EW BEAT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013 | 7 NORTHERN GATEWAY Follow the Driftwood on Twitter Pipeline resistance needs support http://twitter.com/ LNG protesters ask lives on the island, in a plea poisoning waters for money and like-minded volunteers GIDriftwood to island residents. “This and greed.” to work on the construc- for garden supplies, is our chance to support a The group’s current pipe- tion of traditional pithouses food and funds community on the frontline line fight is focused against and permaculture gardens. SAM ANDERSON of pipeline resistance.” the Pacific Trails Pipeline, a The project is part of the APPLIANCE REPAIR Since it was established 463-kilometre link between group’s long-term strategy • Prompt, Reliable & Professional Service By SEAN MCINTYRE by the Wet’suwet’en First the province’s natural- to occupy areas left in the • Factory Authorized Warranty Technician DRIFTWOOD STAFF Nation about three years gas-rich northeast Kitimat Wet’suwet’en’s care. for all Makes & Models A grassroots commu- ago, Unist’ot’en Camp has LNG terminal. The provin- “We’re hoping to find a • Hot Water Tank & Appliance Installation nity effort that’s taken up encouraged the backers of cial government considers centralized location on Salt • Licensed Refrigeration the fight against proposals two major pipeline proj- the Chevron Canada and Spring to collect supplies • Fully Insured & Security Screened 250-537-5268 to build natural gas and oil ects, including Enbridge’s Apache-backed LNG project but, for now, we’re happy to • Kenmore Service Technician fax: 250-537-1100 pager: 250-538-9000 pipelines across traditional Northern Gateway, to find a crucial ingredient in plans pick up any supplies folks EMERGENCY SERVICE lands in Northern B.C. is an alternate route. to supply lucrative Asian in the community may have [email protected] looking to Salt Spring Island “The Wet’suwet’en will markets with natural gas lying around,” Redfern said. 124 Lawnhill Drive, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1M9 for help. stop all pipelines by any from the province’s North. “We’d also love to collabo- “We’d like to organize a means necessary,” reads Unist’ot’en Camp, which rate with anyone in the com- community effort to help information from the group’s is set up in a remote area munity who has ideas about ON CALL & support the camp, specifi- website. “In solidarity with south of Smithers, needs contributing and organizing cally in the form of garden- nations also opposing pipe- equipment and funding to for this effort.” ON TIME DRIFTWOOD AD PROOF ing tools and supplies, food lines in their territories, we host a spring permaculture Anyone who wants to con- and monetary contribu- do not take any ‘not-in-my- workshop near in May. tribute or participate in the IMMEDIATE response required tions,” wrote Stu Redfern, a backyard’ . . . approaches The three-week event will effort can reach Redfern at Our Island's supporter of the group who in our strong stance against put community members [email protected]. only InterprovincialPlease proof this ad carefully and reply ASAP with your approval or changes. Journeymen Glaziers P ARC If you have changes, please respond ASAP thus allowing the production team time to make the changes indicated. • Auto Glass If we do not receiveTRoy a responseKAyE by MONDAY AT 5 PM this ad goes to press in this format. • Residential & Commercial Sign initiative enters second phase • Aluminum Fabrication Thanks very much. • Custom Skylights Data collected Parks and Recreation interpretive signage ty, convenience and ioural factors. Gulf Islands Commission, and the that reflects the com- accommodation to a For the second phase • Mirrors & Shower Doors and analyzed University of Victoria. munity’s perspective diversity of visitors,” of the project, those • Custom Sunrooms Driftwood Your CommunI t Y n ewspaper sIn C e 1960 UVic co-op student within Mouat Park. said Robinson. themes will inform and Free Estimates Stevie-rae Robinson Robinson’s research Once the data was inspire the crafting of The first phase of was hired as the proj- included 12 commu- collected it was orga- sample messages. Sign Your "clear" choice for glass. the Mouat Park inter- ect coordinator for nity focus groups with nized and reviewed by and message effective- pretive sign project is a four-month work key stakeholders, as PARC manager Lor- ness will be tested by complete. term. Over the past well as one-on-one raine Brewster, Joan community members Kapa Kai Glass Initiated in Janu- months she conduct- interviews conducted Wharf-Higgins from and tourists at the Sat- 250-653-4148 ary 2013 and formally ed an in-depth study with 16 individuals UVic and Robinson. urday market. There- called the Salt Spring to capture the com- who had a particular During the evaluation, after, the community’s Interpretive Signage munity’s knowledge investment in the park themes in the com- evaluation will be ana- Initiative (SSI-ISI), the and interests regard- and its development. munity responses were lyzed and the appro- Vote AdAM olsen MAy 14 project was set forth ing Mouat Park. The “All participants identified and grouped priate signage strategi- by the Trail and Nature research objective is to commented on the into the emotional, cally placed through- Olsen4MLA.ca Club, the Salt Spring implement thoughtful park’s natural beau- learning and behav- out Mouat Park.

SQUASH PLEDGE #6: Excitement builds for squash court idea I will work to help transition BC to Sunday meeting will squash court for the island intended to generate a pre- the past several months to earlier this year based on liminary vision about the get brought up to speed on clean energy investigate options a demand from local play- location, cost and financ- the drive to build a facility. ers who are forced to travel ing of a new court. Wenzel can be reached at through innovation. Squash players will take to Vancouver to play their The event will take place Markus.Wenzel@investors- a swing at the prospect of sport. in the PARC meeting room group.com for more infor- Please do your part by voting. a new indoor court on the Upwards of 60 people at Portlock Park on Sunday, mation. island during an informa- have since “emerged from April 28 at 4 p.m. tion meeting on Sunday the woodwork” to voice an Wenzel said the meeting afternoon. interest in the prospect of a is a great opportunity for Post your comment to this story @Olsen4MLA /Olsen4MLA Markus Wenzel revived new facility, he added. any snowbirds who’ve been online at the idea of an indoor Sunday’s meeting is out of the country during www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Authorized by M. Johnston, financial agent, 778-351-0404

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Gold - Coverage of the Arts | Gold - Photo Essay (Day in the Life of SSI) Gold - Community Newspaper Magazine (Gulf Islander) | Silver - Front Page Silver - Outstanding Reporter Initiative (Sean McIntyre & Gail Sjuberg for incorporation series) Bronze - General Excellence | Bronze - Historical Story (Elizabeth Nolan for First Nations history) 2012 Canadian Community Newspapers Association Awards C ANADIAN Gold - Photo Essay (Day in the Life of SSI) | Gold - Sports Photo (John Cameron for longboarder) COMMUNITY Silver - General Excellence | Silver - Special Publication (Aqua magazine) NEWSPAPER Opinion 2012 BC & Yukon Community Newspapers Association Awards AWARD 2012 Editorial Spring renewal s islanders shake off the last of those wet and gloomy winter doldrums, there’s a certainA buzz in the air when it comes to what’s in store for island business owners. The markets are in full swing, the visitors have begun to reappear and locals have already started chirping about traveling into Ganges on Saturdays. What isn’t so common is the renewed interest in the island’s Community Economic Development Commission. During the past several years, the CEDC has toiled silently, largely behind the scenes, on a recovery plan for the island’s sagging economy. With businesses closing and the economy lan- guished, more than a few islanders had begun to question what the group was up to. viewpoint by Wayne Hewitt Much of that changed THE ISSUE: last week during a CEDC- sponsored brain-storming Business on SSI Cure needed for Cusheon Lake session at the island’s new public library. The ongoing algal bloom in Cusheon Lake started in mid nutrient deficiencies and should done before adding any WE SAY: The event attracted March and has been constantly plugging up water filters fertilizers. The numbers on the fertilizer container refer to Change in the air more than 50 small- weekly, or often in a few days. Water filters are very costly the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) business owners from the and it is the first time people have experienced filters lasting in the product. It only takes 10 grams (the weight of two downtown core as well as representatives from the for such a short time. Luckily, the algal bloom currently has a nickels) of phosphorus to produce one kilogram of algae. Islands Trust, Capital Regional District and the Salt low cell count of Aphanizomenon. Unluckily, this can quickly Lawns do not require phosphorus to grow. Nitrogen is Spring Island Chamber of Commerce. change with this known cyanobacterial toxin producer. what turns grass green. People working on the land should Whether it’s the scent of spring in the air or the There is no way to determine if or when an algal bloom will try to avoid unnecessary soil disturbance. Anytime and recent closure of the island’s iconic waterfront pub change into a toxin producer. Expensive continuous labora- anywhere the soil is disturbed phosphorus is released. Rain that got people out is anyone’s guess. tory testing must be done. The only way to really eliminate causes the soil particles containing phosphorus to be erod- More certain is how last week’s meeting appears the health risk is to prevent the algal blooms. ed into streams, springs and wetlands draining into lakes. to have galvanized a community response to some The goal and objective of the 2007 Cusheon Watershed The community needs to work together with landowners, island problems. Management Plan was to prevent algal blooms. It has not especially along streams and lake shorelines to stabilize the News that nearly 20 people at the gathering have changed and little progress has been made to reach that banks and replant the important native riparian vegetation. joined ad-hoc volunteer committees to beautify goal. Native aquatic plants help purify water. Cattails remove the downtown core, help promote local events, Seventeen kilograms of phosphorus must be prevent- heavy metals such as zinc, cadmium, lead and nitrate. and address common concerns like high rents and ed from entering the Cusheon Watershed to lessen algal Rushes can remove bacteria, oil and heavy metals. a drop in tourist-related revenues is a noteworthy blooms. The CWMP states the source of 53.5 per cent of the Building very expensive dissolved air flotation water development. phosphorus comes from land runoff. Activities property treatment plants has now become the norm, but no water The approach is among a number of pro-active owners or residents do in the larger watershed can impact treatment plant is failsafe. Protecting the source is crucial. steps in store for both the CEDC and the island’s Cusheon Lake water. That means anyone living even as Our lakes are a vital part of the economy of Salt Spring and chamber of commerce during the coming months. far away as the upper boundaries of Wright Road, north of everyone should help to protect them. It’s can only be hoped the success of last week’s Cranberry Road, or part of Mount Belcher Heights and Fra- The Salt Spring Island Conservancy is doing something. event will encourage more initiatives by local zier Road can affect the water quality. They hope to purchase the land of the former Blackburn boards, commissions and elected representatives The question everyone should be asking himself or her- Meadows Golf Course. This would help protect Blackburn to foster closer ties with people on the front lines of self is the following: “What can I do to improve the source Lake and Cusheon Lake. island life. water on Salt Spring Island?” The Conservancy also needs the support of the com- In the case of our local economy, inviting more If people are serious about protecting the water quality munity for the passage of proposed bylaws 465 and 466 to input from all islanders can only help island busi- in Salt Spring lakes, they will not use fertilizers or products facilitate this purchase. ness owners sail on through to sunnier times. containing phosphorus on their property. Careful soil sam- pling and testing is the only reliable method of evaluating The writer is a resident of the Cusheon Lake area.

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We acknowledge the financial support of the Gov- International Standards Serial Number 1198-7782 ernment of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage. Member of: Canadian Community Newspapers Association, B.C. & Yukon Community Newspapers Association, B.C. Press Council Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013 | 9 Quote of the Week: “Beyond a certain age, you get graded by performance not effort.” Island Voices Stanley Shapiro, Parks and Recreation CommissionER Salt Spring Says We asked: How did you mark Earth Day this year? Kirsten Waller Debra Davidson Marc Davis Kevin Kopetzki Garth Hendren I spent some time outside We did a flash mob at the fire I was requisitioned to build I built a raised garden bed My grandson and I enjoyed playing in the first game of hall to promote car stops. an organic garden. for some veggies. the day by going to the swings the softball season. at Portlock Park.

Letters to the editor are welcome, but writers are requested to keep their submissions to 350 words or less. Letters may be edited for brevity, legality and taste. Writers are also asked to furnish a telephone number where they may be reached during the day, and to sign their letters with their full name. Thank you letters will not normally be considered for publication. Letters to the editor Read and reply to letters online at www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com under the Opinion tab. Walk-in clinic ly will not be spending $50 ing and doctoral staff (albeit He is a collaborative team concern for the economic, ally inside population. They on ferry fare, a whole day not all) making you feel player who gets things done. social and environmental bring love, compassion, needed crammed in the car with two judged about being there, He would be a conscientious well-being of this riding. laughter, knowledge, friend- small children (who are likely even though there are no representative for Salt Spring The NDP: an enlightened, ship plus much more than I am writing in response in this situation both sick) other options on the island. who will certainly keep phys- not socialist alternative there are words for. Volun- to the April 17 article about to go off island to a walk-in The solution is one that most ically in touch with us. toward levelling the playing teers serve coffee and tea, Lady Minto Hospital being clinic. If Lady Minto cannot residents are very aware of: His work in establishing, field. assist with games like Bingo, overloaded with non-emer- handle the overload then the we need a walk-in clinic. funding and developing the Ron Hawkins, crosswords and Scrabble; gency cases. The solution focus needs to be proposing P.S.: the non-emergency Salt Spring Water Council, Salt Spring bring in entertainment and proposed was for residents a real solution, not just tell- line, especially when dealing with its record of fine com- treats; and, most important- to familiarize themselves ing residents to stop coming. with children, almost always munity service on water Amazing ly, visit with the residents. with off island walk in clin- This is not a solution, nor advises people to go to the issues/public education. Volunteers help support res- ics or the non-emergency will it be effective in reducing emergency room. His work for the Salt Spring volunteers idents with many extras that nurse line. This article does the amount of people who TINA SIMPSON, library board in the difficult April 21 to 27 is a very spe- enhance residents’ lives. not address the real prob- come in for non-emergency Salt Spring years before the new library cial week as it is National Thank you to everyone lem, which is lack of access services. I can tell you hon- existed. Volunteer Week in Canada. who volunteers, and espe- to doctors on the island. As estly that it is not my idea Holman voter His personal involve- I have the privilege to cially our Lady Minto Hos- a parent I can say that I have of fun to have to sit in the Why I am voting for Gary ment in the BC Ferries work with an incredible pital volunteers — you are been to the emergency room emergency room for some- Holman: coastal communities con- group of volunteers that visit amazing. for non emergency situa- times hours with small chil- I have found Gary to be sultation hearings. His long- Lady Minto Hospital resi- BARBARA BRINDAMOUR, tions with my children. The dren, being bumped in line very hard working, a good lis- time record caring for Salt dential services (extended Lady Minto Hospital reason: because we had no over and over again for more tener, a careful thinker who Spring, particularly as an care). doctor on island. serious cases, and being thinks acutely and broadly exemplary CRD director (like These volunteers bring in more letters continued on 11 For the record I absolute- the subject of some nurs- on issues. our current director). His the outside world to a gener- Selfish concerns no guide for big decisions Speaking for my species, I have to admit that, tionable (in their eyes) facility the lamest dud a couple of and soon the arena was devoting three nights generally speaking, we humans are a selfish lot. that could only be financed on years later. Take the All-Fun a week to bingo. Eventually, the realization hit Oh sure, every once in a while one of us will do the public nickel. Water Slide Park in Langford, home that using the arena for hockey was a something heroic for the sake of others like fall Similarly, other “passion for instance. Twenty-five years money losing proposition. Instead, the com- on a grenade or pick up the tab for a restaurant buckets” have not yet found Shilo ago there was no more popu- Zylbergold pressors were shut down, the ice technicians meal, but most of the time we tend to our own enough support to keep them lar place on earth where you were laid off, and the Zamboni ice resurfacers self interests and spend our lives looking after in the perpetual conscious- could take the kids for a day of were parked underground permanently. Every “number 1”. ness of the voting (and paying) nobody asked me But wet thrills and ecstatic splash day, seven days a week, from about noon to late Nowhere is this fact of life made more obvi- citizenry. Among these, you downs. As it turns out, the joint into the evening, you could hear the frantic call ous than when we are asked to cough up our tax can include the skating rink, the closed down about five years dollars to help fund a public project that some squash courts, the curling ice sheets, and the ago because the equipment became too expen- of not “he shoots, he scores” but “Bingo!” echo- people regard as a necessity of life while others stainless steel surgical theatre. On the horizon sive to maintain and the novelty had worn off ing through the crowded building. see it as a frivolous pipe dream for the entitled lie some more obscure pet projects which may over time. The owners also blamed the sketchy Nobody asked me, but wouldn’t the whole few. The rallying cry of “If you build it, they will or may not include a cycling velodrome, an weather in the area for slumping attendance (as process work better if, for a change, we could pay,” becomes the tune by which we are all Olympic ski hill, a Formula One Grand Prix race if a few drops of rain falling on your skin would put aside our petty self-interests and take a asked to march. track, and a retractable dome Bingo stadium. ruin the “soaker” experience of flying through a broader look at how the presence or absence It doesn’t seem to matter how worthy or Believe it or not, somewhere in the com- plastic tube half-filled with water on your way of any of these entities would benefit the com- essential the proposed facility may look to its munity you will find almost fanatical support to belly-flop landing in a waiting pool below). munity as a whole or just a small segment of proponents; it is just as likely that its detractors for any or all of the aforementioned “wish list” Some changes border on insanity. A half the population? Another factor to consider will line up on the opposing stripe to thumb items. In a nutshell, it comes down to this: if we century ago, the Don Mills Arena in North York, is whether the cost of building such a facil- their collective nose at it. think it will benefit our lives, enrich our com- Ontario was a booming mecca for minor league ity would otherwise detract from those existing Here on Salt Spring Island, this phenomenon munity, and improve the lot of our children and hockey in the region. From the first light of infrastructures which already serve us well. makes itself evident on almost a daily level. The their families, then we are “all in” (no matter dawn to the wee hours after midnight, its ice Maybe then, instead of protesting with state- recent fire hall controversy and debate was what the cost). If, on the other hand, we don’t rinks served as a playground for both the very ments like, “I’m 93 years old and I don’t play only the latest in a string of similar kerfuffles particularly have a personal affinity to the pro- young (who had not yet learned to lace up their hockey,” or “Kids today don’t read anyway,” stretching back to my arrival here during the posed project, then it must be a total waste of skates) and grizzled veterans of the seniors or “We live in a steel building with a sprinkler Great Ganges Sewer War of the early Eighties time and money. leagues (who likewise had trouble bending over (and probably even farther back to the time Often, what we need and what we think we to do up their laces on account of their beer bel- system,” we can raise ourselves up a couple of when the first human shucked the first clam in need are not exactly identical. Time passes, we lies getting in the way). As the decades passed, notches up the humanity scale. Ganges Harbour). grow older, and we find ourselves not quite at the demographics of the region morphed into And if all else fails, and we find that we didn’t We’ve seen it happen over and over again. the same high level of activity as we were when a mishmash of subcultures that was not so really need a “deluxe” fire hall with a titanium Whether it’s been the library, swimming pool, we claimed we could not live another day with- hockey intensive. The arena directors decided fire pole and all the other bells and whistles? indoor tennis court, or community theatre, out a racquetball court or a bobsled run. to close down the ice making facilities one Hell, we can tear roof off, put a retractable dome the “nays” on the island have risen in unison to Trends come and go. What appears to be the night a week and rent out the arena to a bingo over it, and use it for a much more essential block the approval and construction of a ques- “coolest” thing in the world one year becomes operation. The result proved wildly successful, 24-hour bingo parlour. 10 | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013 OPINION www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood

Photo by Sean McIntyre Photo by Jen MacLellan GIFTED: Search and Rescue members are all smiles with their new wheeled transport. MEDICAL PRACTICE: The stretcher wheel was financed by a grant received from the Salt Spring Foundation. Lady Minto Hospital admitting clerk Lori Teather takes charge as “Hot Lips Houlihan” at Saturday’s Minto M.A.S.H. event. Rants and Roses olates, Chorus Frog Farm, Bees Wax Works, SAFETY NEAR Mega Roses Gina McMahon, Mistaken Identity Vineyards, We are blessed to have such a wonderful Jonn of Ashlie’s Pantry, Betty Lou Lake of POWER LINES and supportive community from the people Fit for Life, Love My Kitchen, Auntie Pesto’s that made the RockSOLID fundraiser work. Cafe, Muse Masks, Sports Traders, Harlan’s Thanks to the crew: Dave and Living Water Chocolates, Salt Spring Books, Dragonfly Art Media Services, sound & lighting; Louise Supplies, Salt Spring Inn. Adele, artwork; Diane and Mobius Communi- BC Hydro would like to remind the public to never go near or touch a cations, poster, branding & website updates; The Japanese Garden Society would like to Barnyard Grafix, Apple Photo, Imagine That send a huge bouquet of roses to the friends downed power line. Always assume that a line, or anything it is in contact Graphics, CoCo LoCo Lou, Al’s Gourmet of the Heiwa Garden who made the Blossom with, is energized. Falafel and Fries, Salt Spring Finest Natural Picnic such a wonderful event. This list is Water, Mahon Hall, Salt Spring Exchange, incomplete, and we’d like to send an even big- Gulf Islands Driftwood, CFSI, Heather Mar- ger bouquet to the rest of our supporters in The public should report a downed power line or a tree in contact with tin-McNab, Erin Fawcett & Sam Barlow, Shir- the community: SS Chamber of Commerce, a power line and should stay back a minimum of 10 metres (i.e., the ley McIntyre, Meghan, Kendra and Alec, Deb Caffyn Jesse, Deb Stevenson, Iroko, Harry Hellicar. Warner, Tetsuya Aoyama, Keiho and Kanako, length of a bus) and call BC Hydro (1 888 POWERON) or the police (911) The bands: Coastal Giants, Sue Newman & Raffi, Peter Levitt, Shirley Graham, Terry Ann immediately. Individuals should not attempt to clear the area or remove Friends, Beat Soup, Wesley Hardisty, The Fab- Carter, Elehna de Sousa, Petra Otten, Curt the tree or object. ulous Flakes, The Coalition Band, Interchill Firestone, Sean McIntyre, Akiko and Aki Otsu, Records, dj beatfarmer, DJ Mattress, Fiddler’s Terri Bibby, Shinobu Murata, Hannah Brown, Hatchery, The Samba Band, Ramesh Meyers, Bob Rogers , Artspring, Country Grocers, For more information, visit bchydro.com/safety. Nomi Lyonns, The Resistance, Ruwandzano Thrifty Foods, Fujiya Victoria, Aki and Miki Marimba Band, Zumba Queen Valri Cunning- Kikuchi, Ikuko and Gary Kunz, Rie and Mike 3829 ham, Soul Shakedown, Premonition. Papp, Yoshi Tajima, Kaori Lane, Mana Nakata, The businesses: Island Adventurers, Lionel Demandre, Brian Smallshaw, Mearnie Aveda Hair Institute, Choices, Foxes at Summers, Sandi McKerrell, Brenda Guiled Play, Julie Howard, Island Escapades, Out- and Karate Kids, Don Gillespie, Stella Weinert spokin’ Bike Shop, Rainbow Road Trad- and SS Elementary Grade 5 students, Elodie ing, Owl & Dot Dot, Treasures of the Heart, Stauffer, Malcolm McConnell, Tania Aguila, Flow Day Spa, Saltspring Island Choc- Wynona Cook, Rada Foumier, Marie Rempel. Roses

Gulf Islands National Réserve de parc national Famously flashy rock star roses to everyone Gulf Islands National Réserve de parc national who supported our Annual Salt Spring Cen- PPaarrkk Re Reseserrvvee dedse Îsle Îsle-Gus-Gulf lf ppararksckscaannaadda.a.ggc.c.caca parpcscarcscananadaa.dga.c.gcac.ca tre School Airband! Special appreciation to Pomodoro Pizza, Harlans Gelato, West of the Parks Canada invites you to comment on the Parcs Canada vous invite à formuler vos commentaires Moon, Thrifty Foods, Brian and “Soundma Mark” from the Tree House Cafe. Salt Spring recently prepared draft management plan for the concernant la récente ébauche du plan directeur de la Parks Canada invites you to comment on the recently Parcs Canada vous invite à formuler vos commentaires Cente School Guplrfe pIsalreadn drsaf tN maatnioagneaml ePnta prlkan R fore stheer ve coRnceésrnearnvte la d récee pnater écb anuacthieo dnua pl ladne dsir ecÎletesu-r Gdeu laf

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Sidney—Mary Winspear C entre, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney—Centre Mary Winspear, 2243, Ave. Beacon, sa Howard, and Dawn Davies who filled the SaPublication:turna Island Rec Gulfreatio nIslands & Cultura Driftwoodl Centre, (BCNG) Centre culturel et récréatif de l’île Saturna, Thursday, May 23, 7—10 pm le jeudi 23 mai de 19 h à 22 h new boxes along with Susan Lercher, Pauline Size:Sat u5.08”rday, M xa y82 11 lines, 11 am—2 pm le samedi 11 mai de 11 h à 14 h Pender Island Community Hall, Sunday, May 26, 11 am—2 pm Salle communautaire de l’île Pender, le dimanche 26 mai de 11 h à 14 h Martens, Kelda Logan and her boys and GISS SidneyInsertion—Mary Win sdate:pear C e Aprilntre, 22 10,43 B17,ea c24on Aandve., May 1 Sidney—Centre Mary Winsp ear, 2243, Ave. Beacon, student Lorence Byrans. Thanks also to Len Meetings will begin Thursdawy,i tMh raye m23a, r7ks— 1by0 p tmh e park reserve 'Les séances commenceront le jeudi 23 mpaai r dune 19e ha llào 2c2uti h on du directeur de la Wallbank, Mike Best and Chorus Frog Farm for superintendent, followed by a question and answer period réserve de parc national, suivie d’une période de questions et Mayne Island Agricultural Hall, Saturday, May 25, 12 —3 pm Salle agricole de l’île Mayne, le samedi 25 mai de 12 h à 15 h the donation of plant starts and Bailey dog for and an opportunity for discussion with park reserve staff. d’une occasion de discuter avec le personnel de la réserve de pest control. From Chef Mark, Milly and all the Pender Island Community Hall, Sunday, May 26, 11 am—2 pm Salle communautaire de l’île Ppeanrc denar, leti odinamal.n che 26 mai de 11 h à 14 h salad eaters at GISS.

Meetings will begin with a short presentation followed by a Les séances commenceront par une courte présenta tion A huge bucket of “blue” roses to every- question and answer period and an opportunity for discussion suivie d’une période de questions et d’une occasion de one involved in the excellent performance of with park reserve staff. discuter avec le personnel de la réserve de parc. Aladdin this weekend. The pre-show had lots of Salt Spring talent and the main attraction was fantastic. Thanks to the StageCoach team Parks Parcs for making it happen! Canada Canada Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com OPINION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013 | 11

when traffic volumes are island’s safety and it was “parking authority” report change, go to www.crd. room and back to fetch Bad timing by lower? very encouraging to see the in the Salt Spring Transpor- bc.ca/agendas/saltsprin- the broom again, she gave If servicing must be done voter turn-out at our trust- tation Commission’s March gislandtran_/2013_/ one of the larger stones a BC Ferries during busier times, why ee election. 19 agenda package, “While march192013ssitcagen-1/ push with her foot and fell A few days ago I travelled not replace the Skeena So many of you threw not an impossible task to march192013ssitcagen. down. She found she could from Salt Spring Island to Queen with two smaller your efforts behind me establish [parking designa- pdf, page 8. not move and so lay there Victoria through the Ful- vessels, synchronized to without being asked and tions, signage, and enforce- Brenda Guiled, for 10 minutes or so until ford Harbour ferry termi- depart Fulford Harbour my special thanks to every- ment] under SSI’s present Salt Spring someone came along and nal and, along with many and Swartz Bay at the same one who backed me. I governance structure, it fetched help. She now has other drivers waiting in the time? understand that the sup- would surely be complex Take care of a broken hip and will not lineup, had an extremely Allowing traffic to plug port shown me does not and costly to pursue.” be able to walk that path frustrating experience. one side of the steep road signal an acceptance of our Further, “As SSI is pres- hazards again for a long time. It’s simply unacceptable to Fulford Harbour creates new fire hall in its entirety ently conducting a gover- One day last week one I don’t suppose the for B.C. Ferries to tempo- a hazardous situation for but the vote was an accep- nance review, it would per- of Meadowbrook’s resi- cyclist who scattered those rarily replace the Skeena vehicles and pedestrians tance of what I stand for. haps be more effective to dents, as she was walk- particular stones is likely Queen, which normally trying to safely negotiate I look forward to work- present the lack of a parking along Meadowbrook’s to read this letter, but if services this route, with a it, not to mention the delay ing with all of Salt Spring ing authority as a limita- path, came upon a scatter- those of you who do will 48-year-old vessel carry- it will cause to emergen- Islanders to build a bet- tion of the present gover- ing of small stones where remember and remind ing 30 fewer vehicles and cy vehicles attempting to ter and safer home for our nance structure.” a cyclist, riding down the others that it is only com- requiring more complicat- respond to a fire, medical emergency people. Since the SSITC is gravel path, had braked mon decency when you ed loading techniques. issue or accident. As the fire district moves charged with being our sharply and turned onto create a hazard for others Despite the best efforts Many of those wait- forward into the future it parking authority, it seems the paved path below. that you take care of that of the crews, working ing in line were unaware is important that we also we don’t lack that. And I She knew that some of hazard before others are under stressful conditions, a smaller vessel would be pause to think of those who expect activating one the less agile residents hurt. travellers missed impor- servicing this route. If B.C. have given so much to this would be complex and who depend upon walk- Meadowbrook is happy tant medical appoint- Ferries had better publi- island and its safety. We costly under any form of ing aids to get around to share its path with the ments and were forced to cized this change, travel- have recently lost a brave governance. find it very difficult to community, but the path’s postpone or cancel other lers could have planned to and dedicated firefighter But no matter. Apologies get through such a rough main purpose is to give a arrangements. The vehicle accommodate it. — Travis Guedes. Let us not to Mr. McIntyre for read- spot and so when she got safe place where our resi- area of the terminal was As the cost to travel forget the sacrifice of those ing any political position- home she took her broom dents can get outdoors quite chaotic as several this route continues to who protect us. ing into his statements. and walked back to sweep and walk around. It is not lanes had been blocked off increase, B.C. Ferries cus- Travis; Pugna Magnus It’s great to know that he’s away all those stones. easy to walk around on a with cones, forcing drivers tomers deserve better Pugnorum. neutral on these things and Sometime later, com- broken hip. to block the public access treatment. RON CHAMNEY, that he’s been listening to ing back from the store It’s true, the cyclist, if road to the businesses and Mark Perry, SS FIRE TRUSTEE his SSITC citizen advisors (although 94 years old and he fell off his bike going homes adjacent to Fulford Salt Spring on the parking authority, almost blind, she still does around that corner, would Harbour. Parking in enough to skip any discus- her own shopping because probably not have broken Why does it take a Safety is sion of his report at the she doesn’t like “to trou- his hip — just scraped his month to service the Skee- neutral March 19 meeting. ble” anyone else to do it for shin, but please remem- na Queen? Can it not be serious Further to the discussion He includes in his clari- her) she discovered some ber, it’s likely that you too done in less time? And why I would like to extend my about a parking authority fication the governance more stones scattered in one day will grow old and must this servicing be done thanks to the Salt Spring- in the last three issues of study’s weblink, which is the same place from the will know what I mean. when traffic is ramping ers who stood up and were the Driftwood: appreciated. For those who same cause. MARY TOYNBEE, up in the spring? Why not counted. Fire/rescue is a CRD director Wayne would like to see, in full, Thinking to save herself Meadowbrook schedule it for mid-winter, serious element of our McIntyre wrote, in his what sparked this inter- walking all the way to her

Photo by SEAN MCINTYRE SSI Conservancy walks Participants enjoy a guided tour of the Blackburn Lake property give look at lakeside gem

Guided tours of Blackburn mental integrity, especially as a property as a nature reserve. haven for birds and amphibians. Should the SSI Conservancy’s property offered weekly Since tours will be guided by fundraising campaign reach its The Salt Spring Island Con- a different person each week, goal, islanders can look forward servancy launched the first in a participants can expect to learn to visiting the property for gen- series of Friday afternoon nature something new regardless of erations to come, Torgrimson walks around Blackburn Lake how many times they take part. said. last week to show people the Torgrimson said the SSI Con- “There are a lot of people on DID YOU KNOW ? beauty and environmental significance of the group’s - Over 70 per cent of latest fundraising initiative. provide public access.” the water arriving to “This is Please donate to Protect Upcoming walks will be Cusheon Lake flows a very guided by naturalist Karen through the two streams rich Ferguson, April 26; bota- and lush wetlands of this place nist Carrina Maslovat, May property. and it 3; avian ecologist Susan would Hannon, May 10; and bug - Conservancy scientists be a very expert Linda Gilkeson, have located 11 species happy thing Blackburn Lake May 17. at risk on or near the if we could Anyone who wishes to property. protect it take part can meet, rain or - The property’s streams as a nature reserve YES! for the community,” My Pledge IS FOR: and lake offer homes for coho salmon and said SSI Conservancy executive servancy ■ $100 ■ $500 ✔ For healthy drinking cutthroat trout, with director Christine Torgrimson, has orga- ■ $1,000 ■ $5,000 ■ $10,000 ■ Other who led the first of five weekly nized the ✔ water into the future ponds offering safe For healthy drinking places for young fish to walks. free walks Name:______About a dozen people who to offer ✔ water into the future thrive in Salt Spring’s address:______For a place for people joined the first tour learned islanders ✔ For a place for people main salmon-bearing how the property’s extensive Ph:______email:______to enjoy watershed. and visitors to enjoy wetlands play an integral role the oppor- Please mail tO: ✔ - The Blackburn Lake salt spring Conservancy, PO Box 722, salt spring island, BC V8K 2W3 For its many birds and in the health of Cusheon Lake, tunity to ✔ For its many birds and property acquisition the source of drinking water for visit the We’ll collect pledges later and issue tax receipts at that time. abundant wildlife budget is about $1 hundreds of island residents. property abundant wildlife That the property was man- during the million. Fundraising aged as an organic golf course financial campaign to raise the this island who have good his- shine, just before 3 p.m. at 265 efforts have thus far for the past 20 years has helped $400,000 needed to seal the tory with Blackburn Lake,” she Blackburn Road. The tours last raised 60 per cent of preserve the property’s environ- deal and preserve the 32-acre said. “That’s why we want to approximately one hour. that total. 12 | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013 www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood

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Nora’s dilemma on how to received a Genie award for When Hits from the American Song- live the rest of her life presents a I Sing, written for Anne Wheel- book era may form the aural con- strong emotional draw. er’s WWII drama Bye Bye Blues.) text to the new Belfry Theatre “It’s a sweet play, and people The reason is, perhaps, his deep apr 24 musical Let Me Call You Sweet- will like it for that,” Henderson knowledge of the songwriting heart, but the story and its princi- said. that characterized his mother’s pal creators have a solid base on “It’s about aging and dying and era. #2 PAGE Salt Spring. all that, and how people deal with “I cut my teeth on that music,” The original play was written that, and how their children deal Henderson explained. “My first by former Salt Spring resident, with it.” paying job was playing in a hotel, Bruce Ruddell — the Tuned Air Henderson wrote 11 new songs much the same as in the play,” Dr. Patrick Callas, ND choir founder and noted compos- based on the American Song- and with a similar song list. That 250-537-0035 er who has taken a full leap into book with hints of New Orleans was pre-rock star days, while he scriptwriting. Teaming up with jazz and the blues to create the was still in Grade 12. After that DRIFTWOODROTATE Ruddell for their second musical soundtrack to Nora’s life. The he studied music formally in uni- AD PROOF collaboration is rock star and Salt former Chilliwack frontman versity and performed with a jazz DONE FOR Spring Folk Club co-founder Bill described the process of writing band on the weekends — playing IMMEDIATE response required Henderson, who Ruddell entrust- into a narrative structure as being songs that were created as varia- apr 24 ed to take on the important com- liberating, albeit within certain tions of melodies made familiar Family Practice • House Calls Please proof this ad carefully Cancer Care • Allergies • Nutrition • Acupuncture position and songwriting role. restrictions. in the American Songbook. and reply ASAP with your 190 Long Harbour Road Speaking to Henderson the “The script, of course, is the Seeing the play come to life on approval or changes. afternoon before the play’s open- whole back bone of the show. stage has been rewarding, Hen- [email protected] ing night on Thursday, there was Everything flows from that, derson said. He noting the high- If you have changes, please both anticipation and a bit of including the songs and music. ly skilled cast and crew (which sadness to see the end of his part And that is to Bruce’s credit,” said includes set design by Susan Ben- #6-315 Upper Ganges Road Blue Velvet Upholstering respond ASAP thus allowing in the project after two and a half Henderson, who created many of son, another Salt Springer) easily the production team time to years of work. the songs with Ruddell’s lyrics as won over audiences at two pre- VERTICALThis make the changes indicated. “This will be the last time I have a starting point. view shows. ND Dr. Patrick Callas,HERES MY CARD AD SIZE: any input. They take it and go and In addition to two chestnuts With matinees playing on 250-537-0035 If we do not receive a it’s theirs — it’s a weird letting go from the early century (the weekends and Wednesdays, 1.7”high X 4” profile response by thing. It’s a bit emotional,” Hen- title song and Red Red Robin) islanders should find plenty MONDAY AT 5 PM derson said. the musical contains an album- of opportunity to visit Victoria advertising With a script that Ruddell wrote worth of new tunes that could during the show’s run, which is HORIZONTAL this ad goes to press in this format. based on events that actually easily have come from the era of scheduled to May 19. Show times HERESspace MY CARD AD SIZE: happened on Salt Spring, Let Me Nora’s youth, up until her early and ticketing information can be 3.5” X 2” Thanks very much. Call You Sweetheart is the story 40s. As Henderson explains, that’s found on the Belfry Theatre web- Family Practice • House Calls Cancer Care • Allergies • Nutrition • Acupuncture of an 85-year-old woman named the period when most people site, belfry.bc.ca. is available, Gulf Islands 190 Long Harbour Road CHORAL MUSIC [email protected] Ruckle Heritage Farm Day Driftwood Your CommunI t Y n ewspaper sIn C e 1960 Viva Voce Youth MAY 5, 10-3 250.537.9933 FRee FAMilY Fun make M&M debut Range of styles The youth program Horse Rides, Facepainting, & Kim Nash 250.537.4369 has been supported by Fishpond for the kids; Blacksmithing; Lion’s Club and [email protected] at free May 1 Spinners, Weavers & Quilters; 4-H Food Concessions Viva Voce! Choral Soci- Butter & Ice Cream Making; See us on Facebook ety, Victoria Founda- Sheep Herding Demo; Antique Tractors; FREE PARKING concert tion, Salt Spring Foun- Farm Animals; Music & More! 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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. Apr 24 Thurs. Apr 25 Fri. Apr 26 Sat. Apr 27 Sat. Apr 27 Sun. Apr 28 Wed. May 1 ACTIVITIES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT aCTIVITIES aCTIVITIES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SS Seniors Services Society. Open Stage Night. Owen Mathieson and Barley Bros. Every Saturday. Bring Your Branches Day. Bateman, Birds & Blackburn Viva Voce Youth Choir. Annual general meeting. SS The Local. 6 to 10 p.m. Friends. Live music. Tree House The Local. 3 to 5:30 p.m. Bring your branches on and Lake. A fundraising event to Youth choir makes debut at Seniors. 2 p.m. Cafe. 6 to 9 p.m. Salt Spring Chamber broom. Material must be clean help the Salt Spring Island Music & Munch series. All Saints Public Hearing for Bylaws ACTIVITIES Players. Jim, Laurie and Matt and suitable for chipping. A Conservancy purchase a prop- By-the-Sea. 12:10 p.m. 465 + 466. Proposal to rezone Dining Out for Life. Stubbs and musicians from donation of $5 per pickup load erty around Blackburn Lake, property abutting Blackburn ACTIVITIES Tree House Cafe will donate Vancouver and Victoria sym- or $2 per car load is requested. featuring Robert Bateman. Lake from Agriculture 2 to an StoryTime at the Library. phonies will present a concert Please do not bring invasive ACTIVITIES Agriculture 2 zone variation that 25% of their food proceeds ArtSpring. 2 p.m. to AIDS Vancouver Island as The seashore comes to the featuring Messiaen’s Quartet for species, stumps, stones, gar- Texas Hold’em Poker. allows biodiversity conservation, library when Margaretha reads the End of Time and Martinu’s bage or construction waste. Every Wednesday night at The and education and research. part of the Dining Out for Life Vancouver Island event. stories of the shore and brings a La Revue de Cuisine. All Saints Portlock Park Parking Lot. 10 Local. Sign up 6:30 p.m. Lions Hall. 5:30 p.m. little of the shore life as well. For By-the-Sea. 2 p.m. a.m. to 2 p.m. Bob Weeden Book Launch. SSI Golf & Country Club. AGM. In Conversation With . . . Mon. Apr 29 Salt Spring Golf & Country Club. Ron Crawford. children 4 to 7 years. Salt Spring SIMS Talent Show. Annual New Fire Hall Info Session. An evening of conversation, Island Public Library. 10:30 a.m. middle school talent extrava- Learn about the proposed new readings, tea and coffee, and 5:30 p.m. Artist who created Once Upon ACTIVITIES Texas Hold’em Poker. Every BC Ferries Info Session. A ganza. Salt Spring Island Middle Ganges fire hall project. Fulford book signings of The Country a Time, 13-foot acrylic and session explaining why the School. 5 p.m. Fire Hall. 10 a.m. to noon. ToddlerTime at the Library. Of Heart, Eye, And Hand: Essays Wednesday night at The Local. plaster painting in the library Sign up 6:30 p.m. company is proposing to buy Beautiful Wild Animals. Short, Sharp, Sweet: A Bring your little ones aged From Nature. Lions Hall. 7 p.m. lobby, will give a presentation three new ships and the process Live music. Tree House Cafe. 6 to Celebration of the Short 3 years and younger for 30 Stitch Dimension Quilt Hatley Memorial Park on creating the piece. Salt Gardens. Head gardener Barrie leading up to its decision. Public 9 p.m. Story. minutes of finger plays, rhymes, Guild. Agar gives presentation to the Spring Island Public Library. 5 comments invited. Harbour Julia Beattie. Salt Spring sing- Readings by Bill Gaston and songs and bounces. Salt Spring New members and visitors Salt Spring Garden Club. Non- to 7 p.m. House Hotel. 3 to 5 p.m. er-songwriter. Harbour House Dede Crane as final part of a Island Public Library. 10:30 a.m. always welcome. Meets on the members welcome. Community Rollerblading to Music. Heart of Awakening with Hotel. 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. four-Saturday series. Salt Spring first and third Wednesday of Gospel Chapel. 7 p.m. Every Thursday night at Fulford Greg Marian. Start of Salt Spring Concert Band Island Public Library. 7 p.m. each month. Salt Spring Baptist Any Day Now Film Screening. Hall. Skate rentals available. 7 weekend-long satsang and ‘Music for the Heart and Soul’. Church. 7 p.m. Inspired by a true story from the to 9 p.m. meditation retreat. Event con- Music Director Dawn Hage, Tues. Apr 30 late 1970s about a gay couple tinues Saturday and Sunday at a presents an evening of sto- www. who take in a teenager with private home. Info/registration: rytelling without words and Sun. Apr 28 ACTIVITIES driftwoodgulfislands Down Syndrome when he’s Lalita, 250-538-7588 or clover- the winner of the 2013 solo abandoned by his drug-addicted LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Pickleball Advanced. media.com/calendar/ [email protected]. Still Point competition, 14-year-old alto Fulford Hall. 2 to 5 p.m. mother. 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Annual event both wonderful veggie able to offer free advice. starts and a variety of To accommodate all of the Information Sessions - promises to be seed packets.” extra activity, the sale will be This year’s plant open for two hours this year, Vessel Replacement Program better than ever selection comes from from 1 to 3 p.m. many local gardeners “Come early for the best BC Ferries representatives will be on hand to discuss plans for The Salt Spring Gar- who have divided up selection, as the popular plants replacement of the Queen of Nanaimo. Story boards explaining den Club is having its their favourite peren- sell out quickly,” the press strategy, vessel design and project timelines will be supplemented with famous spring plant nials, dug up some release advises. a Question & Answer period. sale on Saturday, April extra special items and “But don’t worry — there’s 27 at the Farmers’ Insti- raided their displays of lots to choose from. Get the tute on Rainbow Road. shrubs, flowers, herbs jump on your own spring gar- Information Sessions will be held from 7 pm to 9 pm as follows: “Gardeners of all and more to help the dening and support the local kinds look forward to garden club offer up Garden Club at the same time.” Monday, April 22, 2013: Galiano Island Community Hall this annual event, and over 400 pots of garden this year looks to be delights, including peo- Tuesday, April 23, 2013: Saturna Island Hall even better than usual,” nies and plants from Wednesday, April 24, 2013: Pender Islands Community Hall states a press release. the Bamboo Ranch. For the first time, the A varied selection Thursday, April 25, 2013: Mayne Island Community Centre club has invited other of drought-resistant vendors to join in the plants, grasses, bulbs SAFE • FREE • CONFIDENTIAL from 3 pm to 5 pm on Salt Spring Island: activity. and succulents are Salt Spring Transition Friday, April 26, 2013: Harbour House Hotel “Chorus Frog Farm included in the mix. House & Help Line will be selling their For people need- 250-537-0735 or high-quality veggie ing help to select some toll-free 1-877-435-7544 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in Richmond: starts, and Eagle Ridge plants, garden club Women’s Outreach Services Tuesday, April 30, 2013: River Rock Casino, 8811 River Road Seeds will be offering mentors will be avail- 250-537-0717 or toll-free 1-877-537-0717 Stopping the Violence People unable to attend an information session who would like to learn Counselling for Women more about vessel replacement can visit www.bcferries.com beginning 250-538-5568 Monday, April 22, 2013. Details can be found there along with an Children Who Witness email address for submitting your input. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Abuse Counselling 250-538-5569 Salt Spring Island Garden Club's For more info: Transitions’ Thrifty Store Peter Simpson, Director, Fleet Operations Strategy Fabulous Spring Sale #1-144 McPhillips Ave. [email protected] Saturday, aPrIL 27th 1:00 pm - 3 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK at Farmers' Institute, 351 rainbow rd. also Featuring: Chorus Frog Farm, Bamboo ranch, Please visit our website Eagleridge Seeds, Mentor Gardeners - Free advice www.iwav.org COME EARLY FOR THE VERY BEST DEALS! Funded by BC Housing and the Ministry of Justice

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Driftwood Your CommunI t Y n ewspaper sIn C e 1960         •  18 | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013 PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood • FUNDRAISER   Bateman aids conservancy’s Blackburn Lake campaign  Birds in focus at feature the images and experiences ings, gathered for the biggest inter- wildlife habitat,” the press release ing watershed.” of Robert Bateman, internationally national annual bird art show, will states. Avian species at risk that can be fundraising event renowned wildlife artist, naturalist be highlighted. “Conservancy scientists have found at Blackburn Lake include  and Salt Spring resident. Susan Hannon, a former profes- located 11 species at risk on or near the double-crested cormorant, great The Salt Spring Island Conser- “I’ve been a serious bird painter sor of avian ecology, will also speak the 32.6 acre property, and more blue heron, Peregrine falcon, band- vancy is holding a gala fundraiser and a serious naturalist since the about the birds of Salt Spring Island, than another 100 other species, tailed pigeon, common nighthawk, at ArtSpring on April 28 to celebrate age of 12,” Bateman explained in especially those frequenting Black- including more than 80 bird species. black swift belted kingfisher, and  the beauty and wonder of birds a press release. “By the age of 16 I burn Lake. Her presentation will fea- Its streams and lake provide impor- barn swallow. and support a key purchase of land had painted every hawk and owl in ture photographs by Salt Spring high tant homes for coho salmon and The event, including a silent auc- around Blackburn Lake at the same North America, but on a small scale school student Farley Cannon. cutthroat trout, with ponds offering tion, will starti at 2 p.m. Tickets are time. with a 16-year-old’s skills.” Images “Blackburn Lake is a unique place safe places for young fish to thrive in available at the ArtSpring box office The Sunday afternoon event will of the last dozen years of his paint- with a cornucopia of wildlife and Salt Spring’s premier salmon-bear- (kids are free),   ISLANDS TRUST GALIANO ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE  NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING   NOTICE is hereby given that the Galiano Island Local Trust Committee will hold a public hearing within a Local Trust Committee Business Meeting on the following proposed bylaws: · Bylaw No. 235 – cited as “Galiano Island Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995, Amendment No. 1, 2012”; and · Bylaw No. 236 – cited as “Galiano Island Land Use Bylaw 127, 1999, Amendment No.1, 2012” for the purpose of allowing the public to make representations to the Local Trust Committee respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws at 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2013 at the Galiano South Community Hall, 141 Sturdies Bay Road, Galiano Island, BC.

At the public hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws.

Bylaw No. 235 – cited as “Galiano Island Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995, Amendment No. 1, 2012”

In general terms, the purpose of Proposed Bylaw No. 235 is to amend the Galiano Island Official Community Plan Bylaw No.108, 1995 by effectively seeking a site specific designation in the vein of Policy 1.4 e) of the Galiano Island Official Community Plan (OCP) to permit the creation of subdivision with a minimum average parcel size as low as 2 hectares on the Rural Residential designated lands once land representing not less than 72% is transferred to the Crown represented by BC Parks. In addition, Schedule B of the OCP (Designation Map) is amended for the lands legally described as Lot 20, District Lots 69 and 71, Plan VIP61020; Lots 21, 24 and 25, District Lot 69, Plan VIP61020; Lot 32, District Lots 65 and 68, Plan VIP61030; and District Lot 68  Except Parts in Plans VIP61030 and VIP76636, Galiano Island, Cowichan District as depicted in the map “Schedule B (OCP Designation)”:  Bylaw No. 236 – cited as “Galiano Island Land Use Bylaw 127, 1999, Amendment No.1, 2012”  In general terms, the purpose of Proposed Bylaw No. 236 is to amend the Galiano Island Land Use Bylaw, 127, 1999 by rezoning of six lots from the Forest 1 (F1) zoning designation to Nature Protection (NP) and Rural Residential (RR (b)) along Bodega Beach Drive. The total subject area is 89.59 hectares; 72.8% (65.24 hectares) of which is proposed to be rezoned to NP and transferred to BC Parks, thus expanding Bodega Ridge Provincial Marine Heritage Park; and 27.2% (24.34 hectares) of which is proposed for rezoning to RR(b) for future subdivision into 12 residential lots. Schedule B (Zoning Map) is amended for the lands legally  described as Lot 20, District Lots 69 and 71, Plan VIP61020; Lots 21, 24 and 25, District Lot 69, Plan VIP61020; Lot 32, District Lots Schedule B (OCP Designation) 65 and 68, Plan VIP61030; and District Lot 68 Except Parts in Plans VIP61030 and VIP76636, Galiano Island, Cowichan District as   depicted in the map “Schedule B (Zoning)” :

A copy of the proposed bylaws and any background material that may be considered by the Trust Committee in respect of the proposed bylaws may be inspected at the Islands Trust Office, #200 - 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, inclusive, excluding statutory holidays, commencing April 19, 2013 and up to and May 3, 2013.

For the convenience of the public only, and not to satisfy Section 892(2) (e) of the Local Government Act, additional copies of the proposed bylaws may be inspected at various Notice Boards on Galiano Island, B.C., commencing April 19, 2013 and can also be viewed on the World Wide Web at the following URL: http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca and selecting http://www.islandstrust. bc.ca/ltc/gl/bylaws.cfm

Written submissions may be delivered to: 1. The office of the Islands Trust by mail at #200 - 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. V8R 1H8, by Fax (250) 405-5155 or can be sent on-line by going to the Islands Trust Website at the following URL: http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/ltc/gl/meetings.cfm and completing the “Public Hearing, May 6, 2013, Submission Form”, prior to 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2013;

2. After 4:00 p.m., May 3, 2013 to the Trust Committee at the Public Hearing at 12:30 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2013.

The public is encouraged to send any electronic response by using the on-line public hearing submission form. The Islands Trust does not guarantee that any email submission will be received by the Galiano Island Local Trust Committee. Reasonable efforts will be made to provide email submissions, if they are opened and received, to the Galiano Island Local Trust Committee for consideration, but the public should not rely on email as a means of providing a written submission.

Written comments made in response to this notice will also be available for public review.

Inquiries regarding the proposed bylaws may be directed to the Islands Trust Office, Kris Nichols, Planner, at (250) 405-5170 or, for Toll Free access, request a transfer via Enquiry BC: In Vancouver 660-2421 and elsewhere in BC 1-800-663-7867.

NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE GALIANO ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.

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GRIEF RECOVERY PRO- GRAM Begins May 7th through to June 11. An opportunity to make contact with others experiencing loss. Led by trained facilitators. Contact: Barbara 250-653-4945 or Anne 250-537-5935 or Salt DECEMBER 28, 1937 - APRIL 7, 2013 Spring Hospice 250-537-2770. More info at: t is with great sadness the family of Donna Winter www.saltspringhospice.org announces her sudden death on April 7, 2013 due ɄȽȽǸ_ȨȽɜȐɑIto surgical complications. Donna Marie was born on Salt Spring Island on December 28, 1937 to Isabel and Laurie Mouat. It was here she met and married David Winter (predeceased 2008), and their union produced two children: Keith and Laura. The family lived on Salt Spring for many years before moving to Victoria. Donna and Dave lived on the sea for some time before planting roots in Cobble Hill. Donna was a published author of her sailing adventures with Dave and ﬁrst mate ‘Sunday’ the cat COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS along the BC coast aboard the ‘Stone Spirit’. She and IN MEMORIAM GIFTS Dave made many friends during their sailing trips, and COMING EVENTS her home, whether it was on land or sea, was always a RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BC THE HEART of Awakening: A welcoming environment. Donna was a compassionate Help Tomorrow’s Families Satsang & Meditation Retreat friend to all who needed support, and had a soft spot Today– leave a gift in your will. with Greg Marian. Fri Apr 26, [email protected] 730-930pm, Stillpoint Yoga

for animals. She loved gardening, playing the piano, AL’S ASIAN TREASURES Studio, Ganges. Weekend Re- photography, and her shortbread was unparalleled. treat Sat/Sun Apr 27-28, 12- Left to mourn their beloved Mum are son Keith 6pm. Contact/register with La- lita at 250-538-7588 or clover- and wife Laurie Nelson, and daughter Laura and FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS [email protected]. For more in- husband Eric Rowlett. Sister, Yvonne Bryant, along formation please visit with husband Andrew and their family will also miss www.MeetingsInBeing.org. Donna terribly. There will be no service, however DEATHS DEATHS those who wish to remember and honor Donna, please FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS consider a donation to the Cowichan Cat Rescue at www.cowichancatrescue.org. Francis Joseph DEATHS DEATHS > Marcotte (Frank) Guedes, IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM After a short struggle with his health Frank passed away Travis Charles October 29, 1977-April 17, 2013 peacefully at the age of 58 in Memorial service arrangements for Victoria Hospital. Predeaced by his parents Alex and Martha and LT. TRAVIS GUEDES brother Gilbert. He will be sadly of missed by his siblings Ed (Lucille), Caroline (Rob Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue Twa), Linda (Henry Schwagly), Samantha (Ron Pultke) and many nephews and nieces. He will be and IAFF Local 4467- remembered for his kind and compassionate heart It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Salt Spring Island, BC. and for the good work he did for others mowing. Travis, a loving husband and devoted father. Travis was There will be a graveside service Saturday, April 27, diagnosed with brain cancer in November, 2012. After a Brother Travis Guedes 35, 11:00am at Central Cememtery, refreshments to courageous battle, Trav became our guardian angel on was diagnosed with brain cancer follow at Our Lady of Grace, Drake Road. Memorial April 17, 2013. Mass 5:00pm. Pre-deceased by brother-in-law, Clint Coleman, in in November, 2012. ( February. Survived by, wife, Sandy, daughters Abigail Unfortunately, after a courageous and Haylee. Parents, Ryon and Judy Guedes, sister, DEATHS DEATHS Margot (Rob) Knight, brother Roger (Rae-Anne) battle with the illness, he passed away Guedes, Father and Mother in-law, Wayne and Gwen on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Coleman, sister-in-laws Coree (John) Girard, Carrie Coleman, 8 nieces and nephews and our entire Salt Spring Fire Rescue family. Travis was in the fire service for 9 years. Donald Ogilvie Trav has touched and influenced so many lives in the He was a dedicated firefighter 18 November 1922 – 14 April 2013 short 35 years we were blessed to have him. He found and loving husband and father. his calling when he joined the Salt Spring Fire Rescue Don died peacefully with familymily He is survived by his wife, Sandy, at his side. He is dearly missedd bbyy as a volunteer in 2004. He quickly realized his passion and two daughters, Betty, his wife of 66 years, son was for serving the community and made the decision Abigail, 8, and Haylee, 6. Martin (Camille), daughter to work towards being a full time firefighter, achieving that goal in 2006. Bronwyn Lorimer (Graham) grandchildren, Nicholas, We would like to send a heartfelt thank-you to We invite you to attend the memorial service Melissa, Katy and Jill, sister Karen, Gale, Leanne, Cathy, Ede, Karen, Izzy, Bryan, which will take place on Sunday April 28th Ruth George and many nieces Cami, Shannon and all the incredible staff at Lady at 1:00pm at 232 Rainbow Road (G.I.S.S.), and nephews in the Prairies, Minto Hospital. As well as my deepest gratitude to Jean Salt Spring Island. and nieces Janet and Ruth in and Dr. Ron Reznick for their medical and personal England. support over the last few months. There will be a reception immediately A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 28 at CALL FOR ENTRIES The family is deeply gratefulul 11TH ANNUAL following the service at for the thoughtfulness of friends,ds, 1:00 at GISS, 232 Rainbow Rd., SSI. Kitty Coleman Woodland 351 Rainbow Rd (Farmer’s Institute). the exceptional care of Greenwoods staff, Dr. “Those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Barclay, Lady Minto Hospital, Beacon Community don’t mind.” ~ Dr. Seuss Juried Show. Services, Ambulance Service, and the staff and LEMONADE 2037 Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting volunteers at Meals on Wheels. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC May 18,19,20 A quiet family service was held on April 17, 2013. Children’s Hospital Foundation cancer fund, or to the Applications for Artisans charity of your choice. are available at “A life well loved.” woodlandgardens.ca ., 250-338-6901 Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com CLASSIFIEDS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013 | 21 DEADLINES DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS TUESDAY 9:30 AM classifi[email protected]

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They func- Because let’s face it: glance at it and you’re inside a bus and replace without tion as furniture, they prop next year, Kindle or Kobo the mind of another person. taking out a bank loan. Wit & WHimsy up sagging furniture and, or Fillintheblanksboox ," Ê, Ê, *,-," Ê, Ê, *,- - Carl Sagan I love books. Not just the disguised by quilts, function will come out with the all- {ÓÇÊÕvÀ`>}iÃÊ,`°ÊUÊxÎÇ{xxÊUÊ °ÊÊÀ°Ênx pleasure of reading them I know of another house as tables . . . I can’t imagine new Mark Twelve super- {ÓÇÊÕvÀ`>}iÃÊ,`°ÊUÊxÎÇ{xxÊUÊ °ÊÊÀ°Ênx I agree. And that is why or talking about them, but like that. It belongs to Lou- home without an overflow enhanced turbo-fired I Kindle not. Neither do I their very physicality. The ise Erdrich, a First Nations of books.” ebook with a mess of new Attention New Kobo or Cybook or Jetbook most beguiling house I novelist and poet who lives Ms. Erdrich has biblio- bells and whistles, making or Pocketbook Touch. I have ever entered was a farm- in Little Falls, Minneso- graphic backup. When she’s last year’s e-book hopelessly Salt Springers! nothing against e-books. If house owned by the writer ta. Here’s how she describes not at home in her book- obsolete. I were scaling Everest or Timothy Findley. Inside her digs: “We have a lot of womb, she’s running, yes, But books? They’ll just trekking to Antarctica I’d the walls were lined with books in our house. They a bookstore in downtown keep on being books. As probably opt for an e-book books. Everywhere. In the are our primary decora- Little Falls. Robert Nash said: “The book over a haversack full of kitchen, over the doorways, tive motif — books in piles Martha Stewart would be is a technology so pervasive, Stephen King novels, but I above the stairwells. Expen- on the coffee table, framed appalled but I’m glad there so worn and polished by don’t expect to indulge in sive leather-bound volumes book covers, books sorted are home decorators like centuries of human contact extreme mountaineering cheek by jowl with cheap into stacks on every avail- Findley and Erdrich around that it reaches the status of or polar expeditions any- paperbacks. I saw no paint- able surface, and of course and I expect there will be as Nature.” time soon and I already ings, photographs, knick books on shelves along long as humans continue Exactly. Why tinker with Welcome Wagon have enough expensive and knacks or gewgaws — just most walls. Besides the to read. And as long as we something that’s already A Canadian Tradition temperamental electronic books. visible books there are the continue to read, I’m sure perfect? Since 1930 Don't miss your opportunity DUPLICATE BRIDGE for a great welcome visit. Call Marilyn today for your greeting, gifts & useful info. WHAT’S Girlish laughter and tears punctuate games 250-653-4445 ON April day fickleness Joanne Elizabeth and sunshine or showers? page 16 Jill Evans came second DRIFTWOOD invades BridgeTricks and there was a tie for Old April wanes, and her third between the Gil- last dewy morn DRIFTWOODAD PROOF By JILL EVANS lian Mouat-Jennifer Quick Her death-bed steeps in Driftwood Contributor Next were Patricia Brown partnership and the Liz tears; to hail the May AD24 hour PROOFresponse required It was poet W.H. Gibson and Blanche Poborsa, with and Oleh Mycyk one. New blooming blossoms SSI FArMlAND TruST ANNOuNcEMENT who said, “Oh, the lovely Jean Elder and Isabelle So, “April, April, Laugh ’neath the sun are born, Farmland (acreage) is now available for long term rental at the Please proof this ad carefully fickleness of an April day!” Richardson following. thy girlish laughter, Then, And all poor April’s Burgoyne Valley Community24 hour Farm response 2232 Fulford-Ganges required Road and reply ASAP with your OK or but it might as well have George Laundry and the moment after, Weep charms are swept away. For info see www.ssifarmlandtrust.org changes. If you have changes, been the bridge players at Paul Retallack managed thy girlish tears!” (Sir Wil- Please reviewPlease the proofdocuments this ad carefully for: 1) Request for Proposals (RFP) please2) Memorandum respond ASAP of AgreementGreat Seniors buys on Aprilon 8, fantastic when fourth place this time. liam Watson) if it wasn’t (Clare — found on 3) Policies and4)thus Soil reply allowing Analysis ASAP the with production Report your OK teamor they were confronted with April 15 saw more fick- your week, and come back Google.) Deadline for submissionstimechanges. to make of If RFPyou the have changes- May changes, 13th,indicated. 2013 some bizarre, odd hands. leness, many hands with another day. For info about these postmarked May 13, email please deadline respond midnight ASAP May 13.PropertiesThere were five and a very long suits, and the There was another Mon- friendly duplicate bridge Also Familythus allowing Garden the productionPlots team half tables working their Laundry/Retallack pair day this month before games please contact (20 x 50’) are availableIf we fordo notrental receive of $40 a response, per year. time to makeby Tuesday the changes at 10am indicated. way through this, with regained their frequent you see this (stay tuned), George Laundry at 250- For info see www.ssifarmlandtrust.org Zelly Taylor and Ian Thom- first place among five full and then there will be one 931-9095 or pastorale@ Review: Shaw Family Gardensthe Handbook ad goes to press for rules in this & format. application form. Email: [email protected] we do not receive or a response,250-537-5302 as making the best job of it. tables. more — will they bring shaw.ca. 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ROLLER DERBY Roller derby players ready to rock home turf match SSI aims to upset fans in attendance, the and an overview of the come to a special open crowd was such a huge game’s rules. practice session on Harbour City and fun part of the The Committed will May 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. event.” try to get their first vic- at GISS’s Howe Court. Rollers Now that a few of tory against Nanaimo‘s Doors for this week- the first-game “kinks Harbour City Rollers, a end’s game open at 6 By SEAN MCINTYRE and jitters” have been team they’ve played on p.m. Player introduc- DRIFTWOOD STAFF cleared up, the team is two occasions. tions start at 6:45 and Players on Salt ready to do it all over “Needless to say, the opening whistle is Spring’s The Commit- again on Saturday, Salt Spring will be out slated for 7 p.m. ted are ready to lace up April 27. to prove themselves at Online tickets can be their skates to entertain Thanks to the help of home. This matchup picked up at the door. and amaze roller derby a small army of volun- will be as exciting as Salt Spring’s The fans at GISS on Satur- teers, the women will the game hosted at Coalition will provide day night. import and install 8,000 GISS last September,” music for a post-game “The Committed square feet of sport- Murray said. night of dancing at are really excited to court flooring to trans- “Come out and cheer Meadon Hall. Doors be bringing their sec- form the high school’s for your home town for the after party open ond home game to gym into a roller derby skaters, help them at 9 p.m. Salt Spring,” said team arena for a night. end this streak, and Game tickets are Driftwood file photo by Devin Milner spokesperson Kim Murray said there see why roller derby available for $15 at Salt Roller derby athletes from Salt Spring and Vancouver Island at last fall’s derby Murray. “They were will be more familiar is the fastest growing Spring Books, Sports inspired by the amaz- Salt Spring faces on the at GISS. women’s sport in the Traders and online ing reception the sport roster this weekend, as world.” through payforsports. of roller derby had from last year’s “fresh meat” To help keep fans in Vancouver’s Terminal informative and enter- Anyone who wants com. After party tickets the island community have been training the game, the team has City Rollergirls. Dr. taining commentary to get involved can find will be available at the at the last game. hard and are ready to recruited a pair of vet- Jenny Fever and Risqué for the crowd, includ- out more in the game’s door and at Salt Spring “With more than 400 hit the track. eran announcers from Bizsnatch will provide ing play-by-play calls official program or Books for $10.

TRAIL & NATURE Trail & Nature Club plans include broom attack during May

Other outings and chase. Christine will talk about the Mary if you are coming at gmhof@ the 9:10 ferry from Vesuvius. The or Ramble with Harold Page to wildlife and water of Blackburn shaw.ca so she can arrange the car foot passenger ferry to Newcastle Burgoyne Bay. Rain or shine, the presentations also Lake and the conservancy’s plans shuttle on the other side. is $9 round trip ($8 for seniors). Ramblers meet at 10 a.m. in Cen- for this property, whose purchase May 21: Ted Brown leads a mod- The island is a treasure trove of tennial Park. planned the club is strongly supporting. erately strenuous hike with some history, from First Nations people May 21: Ramble with Marilyn Hikers steep sections up Mount Tuam to the present day. Return on the and Bill Harding on Quebec Lane. Annual Broom Pull: All mem- May 7: Ashley Hilliard leads to the meadows. Carpool from 3:40 ferry from Crofton. Rain or shine, the Ramblers meet bers are invited to participate in a moderate but long hike from ArtSpring at 9:45 a.m. or from May 28: Harry Burton leads his at 10 a.m. in Centennial Park. the annual broom pulling event Beaver Point to Fulford. Car pool Drummond Park at 10 a.m. annual south-end walk on the May 28: Off-island trip. Anke on Tuesday, May 14. from ArtSpring at 9:45 a.m. Please May 28: We’ll tackle Mount old Monk property, once a farm Smeele will take the Ramblers on For the second year, we will bring twice the usual number of Bruce with Fred Powell leading. extending from King Road to the a walk in Victoria to see the rho- be attacking the broom at Bur- vehicles, as we will drop half the It’s a longish hike with some “up” water at the bottom of Stevens dodendron blooms. Meet at 8:45 goyne Bay. Volunteers should cars at South Ridge Drive, before bits but not as steep as hikes used Road. Visit the Grandmother Tree a.m. at the ArtSpring parking lot bring pruners, loppers, small tree continuing on to Beaver Point. to be with Fred, who has “mel- and have lunch by the water. Car- for carpooling. Ramblers should saws, broom pullers and any other Southenders meet at South Ridge lowed.” Meet at ArtSpring at 9:45 pool from ArtSpring at 10 a.m. to organize their carpool before- tools they deem useful. Suitable Drive at 10 a.m. South Ridge is the a.m. or Drummond Park at 10 a.m. meet the leader at Beaver Point hand. work clothing and gloves should first street to the right off Beaver Walkers Hall at 10:20 a.m. New Members be worn. A packed lunch should Point Road, just up the hill from May 7: Jean Gelwicks leads a Ramblers Interested in joining us? Con- also be brought. Car pool from Fulford. walk around Blackburn Lake and May 7: Join Terry Ison and Sher- tact Barry Spence (membership) ArtSpring at 9:45 a.m. or meet at May 14: There will be the Adian’s Pathway. Carpool from yl on a ramble around the top of at 250-537-2332 or John Heddle 10 a.m. at the Burgoyne Bay park- Broom Pull with the Walkers and ArtSpring at 10 a.m. or meet at Mount Maxwell. Sheryl will lead (president) at 250-537-2672, or ing lot. Ramblers (see above for details). Blackburn/Fulford Ganges Rd at the most energetic ramblers. Terry come on Tuesdays to the meet- Trail and Nature Presentation Alternately, Mary Hof leads an off- 10:10 a.m. will lead those who need to go ing point for the activity you are on Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. in island hike on Mount Tzouhalem, May 14: Walkers will join the slower and on trails that are not interested in. Participants need the United Church, lower floor. including the flower reserve. Car- Annual Broom Pulling event at steep. We can all have our lunch to bring a lunch and wear appro- Christine Torgrimson, executive pool from Portlock Park at 8:30 Burgoyne Bay. at the top with a beautiful view. priate footwear and outdoor director of the Salt Spring Conser- a.m. to catch the 9:10 ferry to Crof- May 21: Anne Beaumont leads Leave Centennial Park at 10 a.m. clothing. vancy, will speak about the land ton. Meet the leader at the corner an off-island walk to Newcastle or meet at the junction of Toynbee More information can be found around Blackburn Lake that the of Maple Bay Road and Kingsview Island near Nanaimo. Meet at and Cranberry Roads at 10:10 a.m. at our website at www.saltspring- conservancy is hoping to pur- Drive (“the Properties”). Contact Portlock Park at 8:40 a.m. to catch May 14: Join the Broom Pull tnc.ca.