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BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF Worries about drinking water quality in a Salt Spring neighbourhood has highlighted troubling gaps in provincial oversight of septic system regulations. “We had no idea that B.C. is the only area in North America — that includes Mexico — that has no government oversight on septic and wells,” said Gayle Baker, a Fort Street resident who spoke at Thursday’s Salt Spring Local Trust Committee meeting. Baker took to the podium alongside neigh- bours from the Grantville Street area in antici- pation of a much-awaited Islands Trust staff PHOTO BY JEN MACLELLAN report that discusses minimum distances FRONTROW SEAT: Southey Point is the perfect spot to watch some of the 99 Round Salt Spring Race boats pass on Saturday after- between septic fi elds and drinking water wells. noon. Co-operative winds helped bring the fi rst boats to the fi nish line by 6:10 p.m. See story on page 23. Fearing hazardous effects on water qual- ity in their small-lot neighbourhood, some residents approached the LTC last year with HEALTH CARE a request to consider and enforce setbacks between wells and sewage disposal fi elds. “Some people who I know drink the water and don’t have clue, and I think that’s a bit dis- concerting,” Baker said. Subsequent research by Trust staff revealed Funds take aim at GP shortage the province does not mandate government Social worker pilot project to help users navigate system approval or inspection for septic system instal- lation, notifi cation of neighbours about con- tamination concerns, or any public oversight BY ELIZABETH NOLAN (RRDFP) completed earlier this year with the ginalized populations and lay a foundation for of ongoing septic system maintenance. DRIFTWOOD STAFF aim of addressing primary care challenges on the future of primary care in our community,” a A team of public health offi cials reviewing New funding from British Columbia’s A GP the island. According to the chapter, an esti- press release states. the province’s Septic Sewerage Regulations for Me program will help Salt Spring residents mated 18 to 35 per cent of the population does Focus group information suggests many in 2004 recommended immediate changes. access health care and related social supports not have a family doctor in the community. islanders fi nd the health-care system diffi cult They said the lack of public oversight has “set during a pilot project running to March 2016, “Based on information from our community to navigate and have trouble getting the support the stage for a potential health disaster.” A 2009 and in the long term through potential develop- assessment, the Salt Spring Island chapter has they need. This is particularly true of some of the study by the University of Victoria’s Environ- ment of a new health-care clinic. made plans and received funding for two initia- community’s most vulnerable members, such mental Law Clinic also raised concerns about The funding is the result of focus group tives that we hope will help increase capacity as seniors, people living in poverty and people the septic approval process. studies the Salt Spring Island Chapter of the within the local system, improve the experience Rural and Remote Division of Family Practice of patients, better support vulnerable and mar- GP FOR ME continued on 2 SEPTIC REGS continued on 2
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Driftwood YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 2 | WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 NEWSBEAT www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood BROADCASTING CRTC grills Green FM station owner at second hearing Noncompliance consider whether these par- Dhillon placed the blame dence sent by Dhillon. Fournier also referred to the A similar concern arose ticular licensees deserve to for all noncompliance issues “This is 2015, Feb. 23. You are issue of ownership during a during the hearing on Dhil- alleged at two continue benefitting from that squarely on his staff, referring assuring the commission that remote hearing submission lon’s station in Wetaskiwin, privilege,” CRTC chair Jean- to ongoing resentment from within 30 days the quarterly from Victoria. Fournier testi- Alta. Pentefountas suggest- stations Pierre Blais said during open- Salt Spring programmers dat- reports will be deposited and fied that Radio India, a com- ed that Dhillon’s request to ing remarks on May 13. ing back to his purchase of here we are three months later pany owned by Gill’s father, amend his music categories BY ELIZABETH NOLAN Blais and CRTC commis- the station. More specifically, and we still don’t have quar- had been taking care of CFSI’s to include more world beat DRIFTWOOD STAFF sioners Peter Menzies and Dhillon blamed former sta- terly reports. Any thoughts on financial matters such as was a way to increase cover- Salt Spring radio station Tom Pentefountas questioned tion manager Radha Fournier, that? Any explanation of that, payroll and bills. She added age to the area’s Southeast owner Sukhdev Dhillon was Dhillon about his failure to who resigned in March 2015, besides blaming staff?” that Radio India had recently Asian population, at the back before the Canadian meet his obligations with as well as Andrew Forsyth, a Commissioners were also approached her to ask if she expense of the listener com- Radio-television and Telecom- CFSI, including proper filing consultant he hired to work on concerned by Dhillon’s noti- wanted to run the station munity the current licence munications Commission on of logger tapes and Canadian CRTC compliance. fication of a transfer of partial “with no need to interface serves. Thursday for his second hear- content descriptions, failure ownership in CFSI to Har- with Mr. Dhillon.” Dhillon promised to pay ing in a little over a year. to file annual and quarterly “A broadcasting man Gill, since the CRTC must “I turned this down as all amounts owing within 30 Dhillon was summoned reports on time, and $9,000 approve licensing arrange- I believe it would not be a days, citing a new influx of to Gatineau, Que. to explain owing in Canadian Content licence is a ments before sales take place. CRTC-approved business revenue through a Califor- why his broadcasting licences Development contributions Under questioning, Dhil- deal, nor would it fly on the nia station he recently pur- should be renewed for two and a further $5,746 outstand- privilege.” lon said he had received a island as Mr. Dhillon would chased. An employee of that stations that he owns, both of ing in tangible benefits. $150,000 investment from Gill, still be owner,” she stated. station named Tony Vieira which have shown repeated “Mr. Dhillon, I can’t help but JEAN-PIERRE BLAIS which included $100,000 in Dhillon’s request to change is supposed to monitor pro- and severe noncompliance be struck by the level of your Chair, CRTC return for 50 per cent of the the station from a FM to AM gram logs, logger tapes and with CRTC regulations. In preparation for this hearing shares, plus another $50,000 signal also raised questions musical lists from Dhillon’s addition to hearings on Dhil- to conclude that I don’t get the Pentefountas pointed out in cash. with the CRTC. Though he Canadian stations to ensure lon’s CFSI-FM Salt Spring impression that you under- the responsibility ultimately Dhillon said Gill had trans- stated the purpose would be CRTC compliance, and a new Island and CIHS-FM Wetaski- stand how serious the situa- rested with Dhillon. ferred the funds for the cash- to get better coverage across automated system installed win stations, Aboriginal Voices tion is,” Blais said at the end of “You have made many, strapped operation a bit at a Salt Spring and attract adver- at both stations is supposed Radio was also summoned to the first session, noting Dhil- many undertakings, none of time as needed. tisers from Duncan and to make the job much easier. speak about its noncompli- lon had not brought any sup- which have been respected. “You see, the island never Nanaimo, commissioners CFSI’s licence expires ance issues. porting documents with him. We don’t even have to go back accepted my buying the radio asked whether his true pur- on Aug. 31. CRTC decisions “A broadcasting licence is Similar to his last CRTC to last year or years prior,” he station, from day one,” he pose would be to serve the typically take at least three a privilege. This hearing will hearing in January 2014, said, pointing to correspon- explained. Lower Mainland. months.
North End Fitness Second funding area explores clinic concept Health Club GP FOR ME by June. An evaluation will be done after fund- laborate on patients’ cases. Summer Special! ing ends on March 31, 2016 to see whether “It encourages providers and care teams to continued from 1 there is a case for adding the service on a per- meet patients where they are, from the most 99 Days for 99 Bucks manent basis. simple to the most complex conditions . . . On struggling with mental health and substance The second area of funding will allow the Salt Spring Island, that will include exploring use issues. Having a social worker integrated RRDFP’s Salt Spring chapter to create a busi- the options for creating a shared space that with the medical system will help those people ness model for what is called a “primary care will support physicians and others in practis- access the supports they need while freeing up home,” which could help address an identified ing together,” the press release states. doctors’ time for direct health-care delivery. need for “more integrated models of health Gowans said the funding would provide “a Salt Spring chapter coordinator Janine care and for multi-physician practices.” needs assessment to see what is feasible — if Gowans elaborated that details on the way As described by the RRDFP, a primary care it’s virtual or physical and what services could doctors will access help from the social worker home is not a residential care facility but more be provided there.” still need to be worked out, but the group akin to a multi-disciplinary clinic where dif- Deadline for completion of the study is also hopes to post the position with Island Health ferent types of health-care professionals col- March 31, 2016. Trust proposes setbacks for new wells and septics
SEPTIC REGS day to have staff draft an amend- potential effect on other parts of the to consult septic installers about continued from 1 ment to the island’s land use bylaw. island. possible options. The change would implement a “It seems clearly that’s going to “Part of the exercise is going “Subsequent amendments were minimum setback of 30.5 metres impact a whole raft of existing prop- public with this,” said trustee Peter No Restrictions! made to the SSR, but the changes (100 feet) between all new installa- erties,” said trustee George Grams. Grove. “This is phase one, and we’ll did not address the outstanding con- tions of wells and septic fields on Any proposed amendment to the have to make sure that people (250) 537-5217 cerns of public oversight of design, the island. land use bylaw requires consulta- understand that.” installation, maintenance and mini- Although the problem is espe- tion with affected property owners, A draft bylaw for LTC consider- www.northendfitness.ca mum standards,” reads the staff cially noticeable on the quarter- community meetings and referrals ation is anticipated before the end report. acre lots found in the Grantville/ to government and non-govern- of the summer and the bylaw could In a bid to remedy the problem, Fort Street neighbourhood, trust- ment agencies. Staff will prepare a be ready for adoption before the trustees voted unanimously Thurs- ees didn’t rule out the proposal’s communications strategy and plan end of 2015.
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ENVIRONMENT Salish Sea Youth Summit convenes on Salt Spring Marine environment in focus was particularly meaningful for mem- age and younger who are doing really bers. great work.” during weekend program “After PowerShift we were like, ‘Let’s Saturday will also feature screenings do this! Let’s do that! Let’s change the of Directly Affected, a short documen- world,’” Beauvais said. “Since we’ve tary profiling those excluded from the BY ELIZABETH NOLAN been back we’ve been saying ‘Wouldn’t National Energy Board’s pipeline con- DRIFTWOOD STAFF it be great to do something here?’” sultation process, and Northern Grease, Events aimed at inspiring the next Beauvais was travelling in Europe last a mission to understand Canadian generation of environmental leaders fall when she came up with the youth resource extraction projects in B.C. and will be taking place at Gulf Islands Sec- summit idea and emailed Cousins to Alberta produced by the Beyond Board- ondary School this weekend with the ask if she’d sign on. Cousins was able to ing crew. first Salish Sea Youth Summit convening connect her with the Salt Spring Forum, After a sleepover party Saturday night on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May which had money for a youth program. at GISS, on Sunday morning students 24. “When Maia asked I said ‘Yes — in will go on a boat excursion for direct Created for high school students who fact, we have funding for you,’” Cous- experience of the environment most at are interested in addressing environ- ins recalled. “She didn’t have to do any threat from growing fossil fuel indus- mental issues facing the Salish Sea, the grant writing, and the entire thing is free tries on the West Coast. Beauvais said a summit is the brainchild of Grade 12 for students except transportation and trip she went on last year with Raincoast student Maia Beauvais. Beauvais has some lunches.” Conservation to distribute oil spill “drift organized the event as an independent While registration is still being col- cards” provided a good model. design study course, putting together a lected, Beauvais is hoping at least 20 “That was really fun and was sort of panel of expert speakers and coordinat- students will be involved in the summit. the inspiration for the excursion,” she ing activities that will attract students Groups from Oak Bay and Comox plus said. from several districts. The idea has been one student from Surrey have signed on, While Beauvais has done all the work floated that it could become an annual with local participation also expected to to organize the summit on her own, she occurrence. be strong. has found some willing advocates. In “Maia’s really visioned the whole thing Events begin on Saturday with presen- addition to the Salt Spring Forum, they herself and selected who she wanted to tations from Beyond Boarding cofound- photo by Elizabeth Nolan include GISS principal Lyall Ruehlen, come,” said supervising mentor Amy er Tamo Campos, Raincoast Conser- Grade 12 student Maia Beauvais is spear- Gulf Islands Water Taxi and her mother’s Cousins. “She’s passionate about pro- vation Foundation’s biologist Andy heading an environmnetal youth summit at business, Ethos Food Cart, which is pro- tecting the oceans from tankers.” Rosenberger, and Larissa Stendie, who Gulf Islands Secondary School this weekend. viding all the food. Beauvais found early inspiration for is Sierra Club BC’s energy and climate “There’s been a lot of community the project with the GISS Environmental campaigner. Luke Wallace, a young sing- will also appear. support,” Beauvais said. “I have really Club, which Cousins supervised while er-songwriter from Vancouver whose “We really tried to concentrate on pre- enjoyed organizing it and being part of teaching at the high school last year. song Kangarooz was featured by the senters in their 20s, as a way to get youth it.” Attending PowerShift, a conference of UN Framework Convention on Climate involved,” Cousins said. “The Gen Y-ers More information can be found at The Canadian Youth Climate Coalition, Change as a climate song of the week, are really active — there are people my www.gulfislandssecondary.ca. News briefs website is saltspring. zation. have an excellent founda- ferent roles at the Islands phone numbers. Library bc.libraries.coop/ “Linda has been a source tion to build on.” Trust, with its dedicated Lawyer James Pasuta Meeting Salt Spring of knowledge and wisdom According to a press trustees, unique mandate, learned his phone number probes tech Island’s technological needs to all of us. She has been release, Adams originally treasured landscapes and had been “hijacked” when is a strategic goal of the an outstanding CAO, creat- joined the Islands Trust highly engaged commu- a client called him last Tues- services library. ing an organization that we in 1993 and was the first nities,” Adams said. “I am day to advise that he had The Salt Spring Pub- are all proud of,” said chair planner located in the particularly proud of our answered the call when he lic Library wants to hear Trust CAO Peter Luckham. “I have new Salt Spring office. She amazing and engaged saw Pasuta’s number on from community members enjoyed every moment of became manager of the staff, who excel in so many his call display. However, a about their technical needs Adams plans working with Linda, know- Salt Spring planning team ways.” scam was clearly at work as — what tech programs they ing the experience, profes- in 1993, a position she held the man was instead told by would like the library to retirement sionalism and knowledge until 2001 when she was Phone scam a recorded message that he offer and what support and The Islands Trust has that she brought to the appointed director of Trust had won a large number of resources it should provide. announced that chief table was always sound Area Services. She has held reported WestJet points. A five-question survey is administrative officer and supported by research the most senior position Islanders are warned to Other islanders reported available at the library or Linda Adams will retire and reason. We will all at the Islands Trust since be aware of a robo-call similar happenings after online until the end of May in early 2016, following miss her, however, we 2003. type scam that sees calls the warning was posted on 31. It only takes a minute a 25-year career with the can move on embracing “It has been an honour being fraudulently sent the Driftwood’s Facebook to complete. The library’s local government organi- change knowing that we to work in so many dif- from Salt Spring tele- page last Wednesday.
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GOVERNANCE Contenders queue for incorporation committee duty Names announced “We have had an incred- members George Grams between 10 and 12 mem- focus on the implications provide $120,000 for the ible response from appli- and Peter Grove. Applica- bers. Grams, Grove and of the changes that would project in March. The Min- by end of month cants, which I think is ter- tions are no longer being McIntyre will sit as non- come with incorporation, istry of Community, Sport rific,” said Wayne McIntyre, accepted due to the high voting members. The group modelling the authorities, and Cultural Development By SEAN MCINTYRE Salt Spring’s Capital Region- number of applicants, will be responsible for operation and finances of a will base its decision to pur- DRIFTWOOD STAFF al District director, at Thurs- McIntyre said. selecting a consultant and Salt Spring Island munici- sue an incorporation refer- Locally elected officials day afternoon’s Local Trust “We hope to have an watching over the incorpo- pality,” reads part of the endum on the report’s find- report a “very healthy Committee meeting at the incorporation study com- ration study’s completion. group’s terms of reference. ings. response” to requests for Lions Hall. mittee by the end of the “The study should pro- A final report is expected More information about applications to serve on the McIntyre is reviewing 23 month,” Grams said. vide a thorough, objective by March 2016. the incorporation study is Salt Spring Island Incorpo- applications and interview- The Incorporation and technical examination The provincial govern- available at ssigovernance. ration Committee. ing contenders with LTC Committee will comprise of the current situation and ment announced it would wordpress.com. Income Tax SUSTAINABILITY CANADIAN & AMERICAN APPROVED PERSONAL & CORPORATE TAX PREPARTION Island Savings hosts EV charging station James T. Fogarty Partnership idea accepted its Salt Spring Island branch on McPhillips their hands on a free charging unit,” said TAX ACCOUNTANT Avenue. Members and clients are now free Andrew Haigh, president of Transition Salt Electric vehicle owners on Salt Spring will to top up their EVs while they bank. Spring, in a press release from Island Sav- Fulford Village Office soon be able to recharge while they do their The decision to install the charging sta- ings. “We started looking for best possible PH: 250-653-4692 FX: 250-653-9221 banking, courtesy of Island Savings. tion at Island Savings originated with Tran- locations and since we share Island Savings’ [email protected] Island Savings, a division of First West sition Salt Spring. commitment to green initiatives and com- by appointment Credit Union, has installed a new electric “Transition Salt Spring members run an munity stewardship, a proposal to partner Fogarty Accounting & Tax Services Ltd. vehicle charging station in the parking lot of electric vehicle club and were able to get with them made a lot sense.”
LOCAL POLITICS Capital Regional District Notice of Application to Volunteer as a Scrutineer & Advance Voter Registration PARC and LTC reach out Misunderstanding ing the subdivision in question repre- Magic Lake Estates Wastewater Assent Voting sents an unprecedented opportunity resolved at meeting to promote food security and organic Public notice is hereby given that the assent of the electors is required with regard to Bylaw No. 4008, “Magic Lake farming practices. The nature of the Estates Wastewater System Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1, 2015”. By SEAN MCINTYRE application and reasons for the LTC’s Qualified electors of the Magic Lake Estates Sewage Local Service Area located on North Pender Island within the DRIFTWOOD STAFF decision were never forwarded to Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, will be asked to vote on the following question onSaturday, June 27, 2015: Salt Spring’s Local Trust Commit- PARC commissioners for review. tee vowed to communicate more “It is LTC’s decision, but I believe Are you in favour of the Capital Regional District (CRD) Board adopting Bylaw No. 4008, “Magic Lake Estates clearly with the island’s Parks and we should endeavour to communi- Wastewater System Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1, 2015” authorizing the Capital Regional District to borrow Recreation Commission to prevent cate more clearly,” said Salt Spring an amount up to but not to exceed SIX MILLION FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($6,050,000) for the purpose of misunderstandings akin to the fall- LTC chair Peter Luckham. administering, planning, designing, acquiring and constructing the capital renewal and upgrade of the Magic out from a recent south-end subdivi- The misunderstanding results Lake Estates Wastewater System. sion application. partly from the fact that the LTC has YES or NO? Because developers who seek to authority over land use while PARC subdivide property must dedicate is overseen by the Capital Regional Scrutineers up to five per cent of their land, or a District, Luckham added. Applications to act as a scrutineer for those organizations for and against Bylaw No. 4008 shall be received at the cash equivalent, to local government The discrepancy prompted PARC offices of the Capital Regional District (CRD), PO Box 1000, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2S6 between 8:30 for parkland projects, PARC commis- chair Jon Suk to present a formal del- am and 4:30 pm from Wednesday, May 20, 2015 until Friday, May 29, 2015. Application forms and information sioners had taken exception to the egation at Thursday’s meeting. on the requirements and procedures for making an application are available at the CRD by telephoning toll free LTC’s decision earlier this year to sig- “I think we have common goals 1.800.663.4425 local 3642 or 250.360.3642 or at the address noted above. nificantly reduce the fee associated and would like to see our groups with a Burgoyne Valley development. work towards the common good,” List of Registered Electors Citing the policy’s importance to Suk told trustees. “We wish to work Beginning Wednesday, May 13, 2015 until Friday, May 29, 2015 a copy of the List of Registered Electors for North the funding and creation of public closely together for a creative solu- Pender Island will be available, upon signature, for public inspection at the CRD offices listed below, Monday to parks and trails, and in the absence tion in determining how that park- Friday, except statutory holidays. You may also call CRD Legislative and Information Services, telephone toll free of receiving minimal information land dedication is calculated.” 1.800.663.4425 local 3642 or 250.360.3642 to enquire whether your name is on the list. about the specific application, PARC Suk left the meeting content that • CRD Building Inspection, 4605 Bedwell Harbour Road, Pender Island, BC, 8:30 am-noon members sought more details about better communication and greater • CRD Legislative & Information Services, 5th Floor, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC, 8:30 am-4:30 pm the decision’s apparent arbitrariness. consistency between the govern- Trustees meeting on Thursday ment bodies should prevent any fur- Notice of Advance Voter Registration for Non-Resident Electors Only afternoon justified the decision, stat- ther confusion. Advance Voter Registration closes on Friday, May 29, 2015 for the List of Registered Non-Resident Property Electors for North Pender Island. Please note that the CRD will be using the Provincial Voters List for Resident Electors in the CRD. WATER QUALITY Voter qualifications are set out below. You may also register on voting day if you meet these qualifications: You are entitled to vote as a Resident Elector or Non-Resident Property Elector if you: are 18 years or older on voting day (June 27, 2015), are a Canadian Citizen, have resided in British Columbia for six months, and either: SSIWPA hosts workshop • have resided in the Magic Lake Estates Sewage Local Service Area located on North Pender Island within the Options for St. example of multi- munity members to Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area for 30 days; (If registering as a Resident Elector on voting day, you must provide stakeholder process in produce a lengthy list two documents proving identity and residency, one of which must have a signature); OR Mary Lake will action,” said SSIWPA of options through a • have owned and held registered title to property within the boundaries of the Magic Lake Estates Sewage Local coordinator Shannon “structured decision- Service Area for 30 days and do not qualify as a Resident Elector. If registering as a Non-Resident Property Elector be considered Cowan. making process.” on voting day, you must provide the following information: Monday evening’s Monday’s meet- • a recent land title registration of the real property or a property tax notice, which will show the names of all the Members of the meeting is the third ing will be held in registered owners; and Salt Spring Island and final stage in the the upper hall of All • 2 pieces of identification (one of which must have a signature), and Watershed Protection formalized process to Saints’ By-the-Sea • in the case of more than one owner of the property, a completed consent form signed by the majority of the Authority are gear- establish ways to fix on Monday, May 25 ing up for a landmark St. Mary Lake. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. owners designating you as the person entitled to vote for the property. meeting Monday to During the past Public participation is For more information about registering as a Resident Elector or a Non-Resident Property Elector, call Toll Free discuss ongoing efforts several months, rep- encouraged. 1.800.663.4425 local 3642 or 250.360.3642. to resolve the problem resentatives from For more informa- Dated this 11th day of May, 2015 of potentially hazard- multiple levels of gov- tion, contact Cowan at ous algal blooms in St. ernment and local ssiwpacoord@gmail. 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ENVIRONMENT Private member’s bill on derelict vessels defeated
NDP vows legislated The federal NDP MP was out “The problem is that fiberglass is talking to constituents about the reaching the end of its lifespan for solution if elected issue on Thursday, with party lead- the first time. We don’t have a way to er Tom Mulcair touring Vancouver recycle it or dispose of it. There are BY ELIZABETH NOLAN Island ridings with Crowder. Sheila lots of true barriers that have been DRIFTWOOD STAFF Malcolmson, who has put consid- identified that are causing dump- Coastal residents will have to erable work into the issue as a past ing, even by boaters who want to do continue waiting for a federally chair of Islands Trust Council, was the right thing,” Malcolmson said. mandated solution to the aban- there to continue her advocacy in “There are also more intense doned vessels cluttering up bays her new role as NDP candidate for storms due to climate change, and and shorelines, with the defeat of Nanaimo-Ladysmith. more fishing vessels falling out of NDP MP Jean Crowder’s private Malcolmson said she too was service. We’ve certainly seen a num- member’s bill on Wednesday, May disappointed in Wednesday’s ber of situations where mental ill- 13. vote, since the NDP has recently ness is an issue ... None of this is Crowder’s proposed Bill C-638 achieved success on issues such addressed by public education.” would have amended the Cana- as support for veterans and for vic- Malcolmson said there are pro- da Shipping Act to designate the tims of thalidomide. Driftwood file photo by elizabeth nolan posals for a program of product Canadian Coast Guard as a receiv- “I must say I did have optimism Abandoned wrecks like these in Fulford Harbour are a problem all along stewardship, which could be help- er of wrecks and require the agency that the Conservative members B.C.’s coast. ful, “but that takes serious gov- to take reasonable steps to deter- would agree to send the bill to ernment leadership — and that’s mine and locate the owners of the committee, but only one stood up principle attributed to the matter The Islands Trust and other something the Conservatives voted abandoned vessels. The bill was and said yes, and the rest voted by my constituents.” coastal groups frustrated with the against.” defeated 145-113. against,” Malcolmson said. Weston has proposed a different shortfalls of existing federal and Mulcair vowed on Thursday to “This bill received strong sup- John Weston, MP for West Van- approach to deal with abandoned provincial legislation have looked to put forward legislation to protect port from British Columbians. couver-Sunshine Coast, was the vessels that would involve criminal Washington state as a model, where coastal environments from aban- Tonight, Conservatives ignored sole Conservative to vote in sup- and financial liability relating to a portion of boat licensing fees doned vessels if the NDP gets into that support, and voted down a port. the response cost under a new sec- is devoted to a removal program power this fall. piece of legislation that would pro- “While I voted in favour, I under- tion of the Criminal Code. administered by the Department “The clock has run out in this tect British Columbia’s coast from stand the concern that Bill C-638 “I intend to submit a private of Natural Resources. Conservative term for a solution to the problem. abandoned derelict vessels which would have imposed unlimited members’ bill in the House of Com- members instead suggested a pre- The NDP wants to be in govern- are a hazard to safety and the envi- liability on the Coast Guard and mons that will accomplish these vention strategy based on a public ment so we can address it, and we ronment,” Crowder said after the not imposed accountability on the things, something that reflects a education campaign around the life had had all-party support aside session. “Protecting our coast is persons responsible for abandon- growing consensus among coast cycle of boats when Bill C-638 was from the Conservatives. So I imag- also a key component in helping ing vessels,” Weston explained in a dwellers, ship owners and mem- first debated in March. ine this is a solution we could get the economy and job creation in news statement. “I supported the bers of the Conservative govern- Malcolmson said this approach is in a coalition government as well,” British Columbia.” bill to reflect the importance and ment,” Weston said. inadequate. Malcolmson said. EDUCATION SAM ANDERSON School district budget predicts deficit APPLIANCE REPAIR • Prompt, Reliable & Professional Service Flexible options $200,000. Rodgers said problem has been how The topic is being discussed • Factory Authorized Warranty Technician the amount will hopefully to cobble together a cur- at a community forum on Salt for all Makes & Models be enough to cover any riculum,” schools super- Spring on May 22 and is also • Hot Water Tank & Appliance Installation proposed for older • Licensed Refrigeration deficit in the following intendent Lisa Halstead part of the provincial govern- learners • Fully Insured & Security Screened year. said. ment’s education plan. • Kenmore Service Technician “Thank you to the staff The district plans to The next board meeting will 250-537-5268 BY ELIZABETH NOLAN for creating something release more informa- take place at the school board EMERGENCY SERVICE [email protected] DRIFTWOOD STAFF out of nothing — and tion for students and office on Salt Spring on June 10. 124 Lawnhill Drive, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1M9 The Gulf Islands Board nothing seems to be get- parents in June. of Education approved a ting smaller every year,” Galiano trustee Shel- draft budget bylaw with said board vice-chair ley Lawson commented a temporary deficit for Rob Pingle. “But your the program would be a 2015-16 at its May 13 prudent financial man- “game changer” for the DRIFTWOOD AD PROOF meeting on Mayne Island, agement allows us to stay outer islands. with hopes that an antici- creative.” Mayne Island’s princi- IMMEDIATE response required pated surplus at the end Among the creative pal Matti Girardi report- of this year will cover the programming outlined ed on more innovative Please proof this ad carefully and reply ASAP with your approval or changes. costs. during Wednesday’s plans that will be tak- Two Well-Used Trucks For Sale The $23,198,027 bud- board meeting are plans ing place at her school, If you have changes, please respond ASAP thus allowing the production team time to make the changes indicated. get includes a deficit of for a new flexible learn- where 10 students from The North Salt Spring Waterworks District has two well-usedIf we do trucks not receive for auction, a response as by MONDAY AT 5 PM this ad goes to press in this format. around $189,000 based on ing program for second- the Lower Mainland’s is, by sealed bid; the projected loss of 30 ary and adult learners in Windsor House will be Truck #1: 2003 Ford F-350 Pick Up, white, 2-wheel drive, standard cab (212,104 km) students next year. the district. The plan will Thanks very much. cross-enrolled in 2015- Truck #2: 2005 Ford F-350 Pick Up, white, 2-wheel drive, crew cab (184,471 km) “At this point we don’t allow for a combination 16. really know if this esti- of learning environments “The big thing for us Both vehicles have been well-maintained. Gulf Islands mate is accurate or not. such as part-time stud- as a school next year is Vehicles can be viewed, by appointment, between 8:00am and 4:30pm at 761 Upper We won’t really know until ies at Gulf Islands Sec- becoming nature-based, Driftwood Your CommunI t Y n ewspaper sIn C e 1960 September,” said Cindy ondary School, Phoenix place-based and project- Ganges Road. Rodgers, School District Place and the Secondary based,” Girardi said. If you wish to bid on either of the vehicles please place the following information in a 64’s manager of finance. Learning Centres based Mayne School students sealed envelope and deliver or mail it to the address below: Rodgers said if there on the outer islands. did all the planning for continues to be an issue Tagged Access 64, their own field trips this • Truck number (1 or 2) you are bidding on by the end of September, the new program will year, and Girardi men- • Dollar Amount of your bid that will be the time to allow permit learners tioned the hope that • Your contact information (name, address and phone number) make structural changes. to be flexible with when these will now take place North Salt Spring Waterworks District At this point the draft courses start and end. on a more consistent Vehicle Bid budget is “sensible” rather These will be self-paced basis, perhaps at the end Attention: Ron Stepaniuk, District Manager than “reactionary,” she and provide one-on-one of every project period or 761 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1S1 added. teaching support. on a monthly basis. A report on the current “Not everybody wants Mayne School will Bidding closes June 5, 2015 at 4:30pm. Bids received after June 5, 2015 will be re- year’s status from cor- to leave their home also focus on creating turned unopened. porate financial officer base to attend GISS on an assessment structure Rod Scotvold included Salt Spring, but without that is more meaningful North Salt Spring Waterworks District a projected surplus of a full-time teacher, the for parents and learners. www.northsaltspringwaterworks.ca 250-537-9902 6 | WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
2014 CNA Awards Gold - Excellence in Rural Reporting (Elizabeth Nolan) | Gold - Community Newspaper Magazine (Gulf Islander) Gold - Special Section (Best of Salt Spring Island) | Silver - Promotional Campaign (SS Conservancy Blackburn purchase) Silver - Multimedia Feature (Pride Festival) | Bronze - Community Newspaper Magazine (Aqua) Bronze - Local Cartoon (Dennis Parker) | Bronze - Arts Coverage | Blue Ribbon Award - General Excellence C ANADIAN COMMUNITY 2014 BCYCNA Awards NEWSPAPER OPINION Silver - Special Publication (Gulf Islander) | Bronze - Special Publication (Aqua) | Bronze - General Excellence AWARD 2012 EDITORIAL Better and better alt Spring Island has long been known as a hotbed of artistic endeavour. SWith the Salt Spring Studio Tour celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and ArtCraft entering its 47th season next month, it’s a testament to the viability of the practice of making art and craft that visitors and island- ers want to buy. Some art galleries have come and gone from the island in past decades, but we’ve seen remarkable stability through uncertain fi nancial times and can only marvel at the calibre and diversity of work available at those establishments. Besides internationally recognized artwork by Salt Spring and Gulf Islands artists, our island boasts a national treasure when it comes to the collection and promotion of historic Canadian art. Pegasus Gallery of Canadian Art owner Ian Sigvaldason demonstrates seri- VIEWPOINT by John Borst ous passion and knowledge through collecting, study- ing and writing about the THE ISSUE: iconic Sampson-Matthews Salt Spring’s prints created between Water moratorium a prudent move arts activity 1942 and 1963. A 240-page coffee-table book on the Congratulations to the North Salt Spring Waterworks District resource as well. Aquifers need to be resupplied by rainwater and WE SAY: subject, plus exhibits at the for its decision to declare a moratorium on new connections the rate of recharge broadly speaking depends on the geological Museum of Contemporary announced at its annual general meeting on April 28. area, the amount of rainfall and the rate of extraction. If more water More to off er than Canadian Art in Toronto Although the island has plenty of rainfall during the winter is removed than is recharged into the aquifer, then the well may ever before this past winter and at and there is no shortage of water, during the summer the district become dry and salt water from our surrounding ocean can creep Calgary’s Canadian War depends on the capacity of St. Mary and Maxwell lakes to supply into the rock formations. Museum this fall are the latest developments. most of the north end of the island and Ganges village with drink- In 2010, Water Council commissioned POLIS Institute from the May long weekend visitors to Salt Spring could see ing water. The lakes’ capacities are limited and summer University of Victoria to design a Salt Spring Island some pieces in the Sampson-Matthews collection and usage is greatest due to garden watering and increased strategy for water management and received a hear Sigvaldason talk about the project; they could have tourism. (My visiting grandson wants to shower three The problems Soft Path Strategy for Salt Spring report. It recom- seen extraordinary work at several exhibition spaces; or times a day.) mends a number of steps individual residents could have taken in an auction of artwork provided by Last summer’s shortage of rainfall prompted a Level-3 we face are not could take, including installing low-fl ush toilets artists and collectors to help fund another endeavour: drought warning. And although our lakes are full now, and shower heads, rainwater harvesting and the Salt Spring National Art Prize. Fifty works by Cana- the little rainfall we had this past winter, the drought unique to using drip technology for garden watering. It dian artists will be chosen for the fi rst biennial juried declaration in Washington state, the large forest fi re near further recommends the CRD change the build- show this fall. It puts Salt Spring among a select few Prince George, higher temperatures and the expected El Salt Spring. ing code to allow grey water (dishwater and bath communities in the country offering such a competi- Nino effect may indicate a summer of low rainfall. water) usage in our toilets and gardens. (A copy of tion with $25,000 in prizes thanks to a bequest to the The NSSWD announcement is an indication that our lakes’ the report can be found at ssiwatercouncil.com.) Salt Spring Arts Council made by longtime resident capacity is limited. We may have reached that limit. Salt Spring The problems we face are not unique to Salt Spring. The pro- Rosmaria Behncke. Island Water Council has studied and debated the current water vincial government has passed the Water Sustainability Act, which Just this week the Salt Spring Potters Guild supply question and peered into the future in its What If — Future takes some steps in water management throughout the province. It announced a new regional ceramic arts competition. Supply and Demand Alternatives report and the picture does has recently proposed but not yet adopted surface and groundwa- This summer also sees the fi rst Landart installation not get better. The B.C. Ministry of Environment climate change ter regulations. These will be explained to the Water Council at its project outside Mahon Hall. Another arts council models indicate that Salt Spring summer rainfall will decrease with annual general meeting on May 29 at the Fritz theatre by Savannah initiative, it involves fi ve artists creating works fewer cloudy days and higher temperatures. NSSWD, in its recent Wilson-Carr of POLIS. All are welcome. specifi cally for the landscape in question. newsletter, outlined water conservation measures. Water Council So congratulations again to the North Salt Spring Waterworks Salt Spring was named the ninth best small art endorses these. District for taking a step long anticipated before entering a pos- town in North America in the 2005 version of John So where do we get water in the future? One possibility is to sink sibly long hot summer. Villani’s The 100 Best Art Towns in America, but wells and tap the island’s aquifers. Although initially expensive, he really needs to come back and see us now. this might seem to solve the problem. However, this is a limited The writer is president of the Salt Spring Water Council.
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Quote of the Week: “To get to know the people and see the changes and the growth in the nine years — it’s inspirational.” Island Voices MERV ANDERSON, on volunteering with special olympics athletes Salt Spring Says We asked: As a young person, what is your big- gest environmental David Chan Alyssa Backnum Emma Lewis Hope Caldwell Jacob MacLean The troubling decline in On Salt Spring, I guess it’s Personally, I think marine Global warming is the big- I guess the lack of knowledge concern? biodiversity. the over-population of deer conservation is a big issue gest thing — I’ve heard a lot or accessibility about how and the under-population of currently. about that over the years. our actions are affecting the predators. The drought in California is world right now. a big one, too. 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 Send your letters to [email protected]
MP May a be part of Canada’s offi- work helps other Cana- rium on water hook-ups The Farmers’ Institute sort of vendetta; other- cial delegation. Justin dians protect our demo- and, in fact, having one recognizes that water wise, common sense and a positive force Trudeau was outraged cratic freedoms. I trea- of the agricultural com- is one of the most valu- love of community would and used an expletive in sure my right to know munity’s newest proj- able assets a community rule the day. at talks reference to Peter Kent, the truth and to correct ects come under threat can have, particularly an In a previous letter to the who was the environment disempowering spin and by that moratorium, the agricultural community. Driftwood (July 9, 2014), I guess Robin Williams minister at that time. outright lies. board of directors made Water is critical, not only I compared the HASSI to is so eager to oppose Elizabeth knows that Jan Slakov, the decision to take posi- for irrigation, but for all Officer Obie in the song Elizabeth May’s work that most of her constituents Salt Spring tive action and hopefully aspects of food process- Alice’s Restaurant: small- he is failing to check his and most Canadians want provide some leadership. ing and preparation. minded, vindictive and facts. In his most recent the international climate Farmers’ Effective immediately, The Farmers’ Institute blindly bureaucratic. diatribe (“MP’s irrelevant talks to succeed. Stephen we have converted all of is pleased to be able to Almost a year later, I offer results,” May 13), he Harper has used whatever Institute takes our toilets to low flush. do our part in preserving the final lines from Fried accuses her of abandon- power he can to under- At first glance, this may this commodity. Green Tomatoes at the ing “both her new con- mine the work others have water-saving seem like a minor con- BOARD OF DIRECTORS, Whistle Stop Café: “When stituency and the coun- done to reach an inter- tribution to solving the Salt Spring Island that café closed, the heart try for her own personal national climate agree- leadership water-shortage problem, Farmers’ Institute of that town just stopped agenda” when she got ment that would help Always looking for but if you multiply our beatin’.” accreditation from Papua humanity stop polluting opportunities to enhance 16 toilets by the number Tree House The outpouring of sup- New Guinea to partici- our home to death. When and improve community of events and the num- port for the Tree House has pate in UN climate talks she got official standing conditions, the Farmers’ ber of people participat- pleas fall on been unprecedented and in 2011. from the government of Institute board has recent- ing in those events over widespread. Unfortunate- The truth is that Ste- Papua New Guinea, Eliza- ly made a significant deci- a year, we think we are deaf ears ly, our protestations have phen Harper’s efforts beth was doing what most sion that may provide making a fairly serious As summer approach- fallen on the very deaf ears to silence those who do of us don’t have the abil- some leadership for other contribution to resolv- es (and with it our tour- of the Harbour Author- not toe his party’s line ity to do: bring a voice of community members. ing the shortage. Sever- ist season), I remain angry ity. They remain unmoved, extended to shutting sanity and life into UN Water, or maybe more al of the events involve and heartsick over the sit- and the heart of our town opposition MPs out of the climate negotiations. accurately, lack of water hundreds of people and uation with the Tree House remains very much at risk. official Canadian delega- No, she was not able to has become one of the some, thousands. One Café. Connie Kuhns, tion to climate talks. Even tip the balance so that we most discussed assets in can readily see the gal- The Harbour Author- Salt Spring if they paid their own way, could have a truly use- the community. Having lons of water saved rap- ity of Salt Spring Island they were not allowed to ful climate treaty. But her read about the morato- idly compounding. appears to harbour some MORE LETTERS continued on 8 Seniors interactions illustrate diverse needs After receiving a grand tour of Mead- her years at Meadowbrook. I was also quite impressed secondly, doesn’t want the big bill owbrook Seniors Residence when it first It’s quite the testimonial for with the wine supply on attached with paying for an ambulance opened in 2003 I remember wanting to her current home. hand, a standard I hope will visit. All she needs, she says, is two big scribble my name on the waiting list While I didn’t have time be maintained by the time strong men who can get her 250-pound right then and there. to catch up with all of the Gail it’s my turn to move in to self back into her chair. She’s even will- A quick visit to take a couple of photos friendly faces I knew from Sjuberg Meadowbrook. ing to pay for that service. during a double birthday celebration my years as a Driftwood Another island senior I While I can certainly see how liability last Tuesday failed to alter that original editorial department staff wrote a Driftwood story and other issues are legitimate barri- sentiment. member (and dinner was Other WISE about way back when is art- ers to anyone making a “business” out I arrived just as resident Eileen Stub- about to be served), I did ist Mary Burns, who lives on of such a service, it is an interesting be was saluting George Harrower and get a hug from former Salt Garner Road. (I also remem- point that the full muscle of the whole Queenie Haddow, who had just passed Spring Local Trust Committee trustee ber cherishing a handy and artful emergency response system is probably the century mark. She told a charming and librarian Grace Byrne, and confir- ceramic egg separator she had made.) not always required or can be afforded story about how when babies are born mation that she also loved her new digs, Mary called me last week to point by the person needing some help to get people feel compelled to say something including her duties as facility librarian. out a glaring gap in health services for back on their physical feet or into a seat. unique about the child. Her narrative Resident Joan Myers had asked the seniors like herself who aren’t ready to Mary’s made several calls to Salt led her to explain that for Queenie that Driftwood to send a photographer to the move to Meadowbrook or similar assist- Spring agencies to see if anyone can saying was “Cute as a button,” as she birthday event, and made sure I saw the ed living accommodation. She said she connect her with the service she wants produced a button-filled framed picture extensive display of artwork and crafts occasionally falls down in her home and but has had no success thus far. She with that phrase inside. For George the made by Queenie and George, as well is unable to get up. She has been able has investigated the Lifeline option but saying was “Bright as a penny” and his as Sophie Betts, who marked her 100th to roll herself to the phone to call either didn’t feel it fit the bill either. gift was adorned with pennies. birthday last October. Joan was clearly friends or 911, but would rather not Anyone with ideas is welcome to con- Queenie told the crowd that when she proud of her friends’ talents and longev- have to summon an ambulance when tact Mary at 250-653-9258. is asked what the happiest time of her ity, which added to the supportive and that happens. For one thing, she doesn’t life has been, she tells people it has been all-round good feeling in the room. feel she needs medical attention, and [email protected] 8 | WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 OPINION www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood
Photos by Gail Sjuberg CENTENARIANS: Seen at a Meadowbrook Seniors Residence 100th birthday party for residents George Harrower and Queenie Had- dow on May 12 are, from left, a self- portrait painted by Harrower and part of a display of arts and crafts created by Harrower, Haddow and Sophie Betts; Harrower and Haddow looking at specially made framed 100th birth- day “cards;” and Betts, who celebrated her 100th birthday last October.
Salt Spring Island in the islands most in need of protec- tion” and to “engage residents to work Fire Protection District MORELETTERS together to protect large natural areas Special Meeting of the and key wildlife habitat.” Board of Trustees In my own naive and simplistic Stewards of the world, if we just begin with what is 25 May 2015 beginning at 7:00 pm in front of us, would not this invasive Program Room, Salt Spring Island Public Library land or trespassers? species sooner, rather than later, disap- For Second Reading of Open-Burning Regulations pear? – Proposed Bylaw No. 125 First of all, thank you to those who Perhaps the Islands Trust or another work tirelessly to keep their own, and legislative body needs to consider cre- others’, Scotch broom from spreading. ating either positive incentives (pay Trustees of the Salt Spring Island Fire Protection The pollen is an allergen for many. people, create cash prizes) as the reality District have scheduled a special meeting of the Perhaps that’s why more isn’t being of this beautiful golden yellow yet inva- Board of Trustees to reconsider and pass done? sive plant species doesn’t appear to be proposed Open-Burning Bylaw No. 125. I recently saw a “Cut Broom In Bloom” motivating enough. Trustees invite input from interested community sign. Ironically, it’s buried by the bloom- After a huge forest fire, it may, but members to assist them in their deliberations. ing Scotch broom. then, ironically, it would be way too For more information visit our website Like some, I am concerned that the late. www.saltspringfire.com . bloom is spreading. Like others, I won- Or, the Islands Trust or another body
der who is legally responsible. could create negative incentives, i.e., Photo by Julie Northey Board of Trustees More importantly, are we legally tres- fines, to all offending property owners. Broom plants bury a Cut Broom in Bloom Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District passing if we take the initiative and cut Then, by raising much-needed cash via sign in the Walker Hook neighbourhood. 11 May 2015 down other people’s Scotch broom, fines, we can use those funds towards especially on a private road? keeping Scotch broom in check. Letter-writer Julie Northey wonders if it’s OK PLEASE NOTE LOCATION OF THE MEETING The Islands Trust’s priorities are Julie Northey, to trespass on private property in order to to “focus our efforts on natural features Grantville Street cut down broom.
Broom management of broom or gorse, or piles of old dry plants, How many forest fires are Kudos to everyone on the island who has Cam Proudfoot (250-538-8934) can bring his been cutting broom and gorse! These plants equipment to your place and chip them for there in BC each year and what contain highly flammable oils and resins, so $100 per hour. It’s amazing how much can be removing them significantly reduces the wild- chipped in an hour, and you’ll have the choice are their causes? fire hazard as well as helping to restore the of using the chips for mulching pathways to natural ecology. reduce weed growth, or have them taken away. However, if cut plants are left in place they Cut broom in bloom at ground level and the dry out, become even more flammable and plant will generally die. Cutting can be done pose a very serious fire threat. So please take later, too, but during wet periods the plant fresh-cut broom to Jan Steinman at Eco-Reality may re-sprout. Gorse generally re-sprouts and The number of wildfires that occur on average every farm to feed the goats. There’s no charge and requires repeated cutting. Small plants, with he’s happy to accept it until the seeds are devel- stems thinner than a pencil, can be pulled out. year in British Columbia is usually around 2,000, with oped in early July. Just call him at 250-653-2024 Please try to avoid disturbing the soil, and be to arrange a drop-off time. sure to avoid transporting these after the seeds half caused by people and half caused by lightning. Small amounts of green, fresh-cut broom or have ripened. For more information, feel free to gorse can also be burned, but be sure to moni- contact me at 250-537-4877. The current 10-year average (2003 to 2012) is 1,908 tor this very carefully and have a hose, shovel Jean Wilkinson fires, 38.6% caused by people and 61.4% and permit at hand. If you have large amounts Salt Spring caused by lightning. (Taken from the cerns be brought forth to this system, where the BC Ministry of Forests). Ensure that Gossip impacts commitment is to make sure that all families For the past year, someone who I love dearly are heard and supported should they be left you have a family emergency plan has been the subject of some unsubstantiated with a negative experience. gossip, which brought into question his ability As for the subject of the gossip, I am using and emergency kit and be prepared as a human being and also as a school teacher. this forum to apologize. I apologize for not The gossip was circulated and perpetuated being supportive and having your back when in case you are required to leave your by grown-ups, and the impact of such gossip on this first happened. You are such an inspir- home on short notice. this teacher and the apathy with which it was ing, unending source of energy and education being circulated can only serve as a reminder of for the children in the community for which what it’s like to be bullied, none of which works myself and others are so grateful for. You show Check out how to prepare yourself for a wildfire @: https://www.crd. in the world I wish to live in. such compassion and patience for the children Given the implications of such gossip, I could that you teach, and your peers see it too. I am bc.ca/prepare-yourself/hazards-in-our-region/wildland-fires only do what I know to do and that was to go grateful for the education that the children in to the proper authorities, where I discovered our community are blessed with. Thank you for two things. The first was that the words that being that in this world. were being spoken about this teacher were To the people responsible for the gossip, I inaccurate. wish for you resolve and strength in any area GULF ISLANDS The second was that our school system has that has been difficult for you. May we all stand a protocol in place for parents and caregiv- together to support one another to have our ers who have concerns about a child’s well- community work for everyone, in all areas, being, to share them in a safe and confidential using values and virtues which we hope to pass D YOURriftwood COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 environment, and to find a resolution to such on to our children. claims. I am grateful for this type of system and Tara Hollingsworth, I highly recommend that in the future any con- Salt Spring Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com OPINION WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 | 9
Photo by Jen MacLellan THREE-WAY RACE?: Rants and Roses Two Round Salt Spring boats Marine. We appreciate you giving emerge off of Roses our cherished old boat a brand new Beaver Point Thank you to Country Grocer home. May it enjoy many more with the Queen and all of the rock star volunteers years in its new location. Thank you who helped make our car wash and for your continued support. of Cumberland BBQ a success. You’re the best! Salt in the back- Spring Gymnastics A bunch of copper roses to the ground appear- firefighters who saved our burger ing momen- Spirit Point Dragon Boat pad- day at Country Grocer on May 16 tarily as if it was dlers are reaching out with a bou- when the BBQ caught fire! And also in the race quet of dragon red roses for Daniel, thanks to all the burger buyers too! on Saturday. Leslie and Dale of Harbour’s End The Copper Kettle folk
ISLANDS TRUST GALIANO ISLAND Seamless cycling on rural roads LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE BY JOHN ROWLANDSON as practicable. Because our roads you’re travelling at a predictable NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING It feels as if summer has been are narrow, winding and often speed. NOTICE is hereby given that the Galiano Island Local Trust Committee will leaking from the universe since in very poor repair at the pave- 5. Assume trucks and buses hold a community information meeting and public hearing within a Regular January. Fawn lilies were early, ment’s edge, you need to deter- cannot see you. Trucks and buses Local Trust Committee Business Meeting on the following proposed bylaw: trillium too. Our metal pecker mine what “practicable” means. are much wider and longer than — a rather muscular red flicker Ideally you’d have 2.5 to three most cars. Many BC Transit vehi- • Proposed Bylaw No. 250 – cited as “Galiano Island Land Use — has returned to our roof and meters between the curb and a cles have a bumper sticker that Bylaw No. 127, 1999, Amendment No. 1, 2015” nightly hammers home his inter- passing motorist. But because says: “If you can’t see me, I can’t est for female counterparts. I this ideal rarely exists on Salt see you.” By placing yourself in for the purpose of allowing the public to make representations to the Local digress. Spring you have to decide what their field of view you make your- Trust Committee respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw at The appearance of cyclists a safe distance is based on the self more visible. Once you’re vis- 12:30 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2015, at the Galiano South Community Hall, 141 riding hither and thither on Salt conditions around you: Is the ible, truck and bus drivers are in a Sturdies Bay Road, Galiano Island, BC. Spring paths and roads is another road very narrow? Is traffic mov- better position to anticipate what sure sign that spring has nego- ing slow or fast? How fast are you impact their actions might have At the public hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is tiated its transition to summer. moving relative to traffic? Is there on your journey. affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity For 20 years B.C. has celebrated a high curb, a wide shoulder, 6. Pedestrians rule. Please to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained this seasonal rite of passage with a string of potholes . . . to your assume that pedestrians have in the proposed bylaw. Bike to Work Week. Here are a few right? What you need is enough the right of way. And please cycling tips to make Bike to Work room to react and manoeuvre communicate with them. If you Proposed Bylaw No. 250 – cited as “Galiano Island Land Use Bylaw No. Week an enjoyable and safe expe- around obstacles on the road. are about to cross an intersec- 127, 1999, Amendment No. 1, 2015” rience for all. tion, always look for and wait In general terms, the purpose of Proposed Bylaw No. 250 is to amend the 1. Maintain your bicycle. For for pedestrians in the crosswalk. Galiano Island Land Use Bylaw No. 127, 1999 to clarify Section 2.14 of the most cyclists, bikes are some- Salt Spring motorists If you are coming up behind a Galiano Island Land Use Bylaw pertaining to the setback to the sea. thing you put away in the winter. pedestrian on the shoulder of When you pull your bike out you are mong the most the road or along a path then A copy of the proposed bylaw and any background material that may might notice that one of your tires slow down, ring your bell, call be considered by the Local Trust Committee in respect of the proposed is flat. But you might not notice courteous I’ve ever out “on your left” or dismount bylaw may be inspected at the Islands Trust Office, #200 - 1627 Fort Street, that a brake cable is frayed or that and walk around them. Victoria, B.C. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to one of your chain links is rusted. shared the road with. Salt Spring motorists are Friday, inclusive, excluding statutory holidays, commencing May 20, 2015 Take your bike in and have the among the most courteous and up to and including May 29, 2015. mechanic give it the once over. I’ve ever shared the road with. 2. Follow the Rules of the Road. They’ll move into another lane, For the convenience of the public only, and not to satisfy Section 892(2) (e) The Motor Vehicle Act states that 4. Communicate in all pos- they’ll slow when passing in a of the Local Government Act, additional copies of the proposed bylaw may cyclists have the same rights sible ways. Cyclists wear bright narrow section and in the eve- be inspected at various Notice Boards on Galiano Island, B.C., commencing and duties as motorists. Note: colours, mount front and rear ning they’ll dim their brights as May 20, 2015. The proposed bylaw can also be viewed on the internet at it’s against the law to ride on lights and plaster their bikes with they approach you in the oppo- www.islandstrust.bc.ca and by selecting the Galiano Island LTC Projects & sidewalks and extremely unsafe reflectors because they need to site lane. They make cycling Initiatives webpage: to ride against traffic. Like any be seen. Clothing and devices here a safe, casual and enjoyable http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/islands/local-trust-areas/galiano/projects- other road user you must yield to communicate your presence on experience. By paying attention initiatives.aspx oncoming traffic and yield when the road. Formal communica- to these tips you’ll make a good Written submissions may be delivered to: changing lanes. Your primary tion with motorists occurs when situation even better. 1. The office of the Islands Trust by mail at #200 - 1627 Fort Street, responsibility is your safety and you make eye contact, when you Victoria, B.C. V8R 1H8, by Fax the safety of others. By shoul- shoulder check, when you sig- The writer is a local cycling (250) 405-5155 prior to 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 29, 2015 der checking and signalling you nal and by the way that you ride advocate who has completed his 2. By email to [email protected]. increase the safety and ease of your bike. Straight line riding CANBIKE II rural cycling certifi- 3. After 4:30 p.m., May 29, 2015, to the Local Trust Committee at the moving in traffic. shows motorists you’re following cation and is a bike skills instruc- Community Information Meeting & Public Hearing at 12:30 pm, 3. You are required to ride as a predictable path, seeing your tor with the Greater Victoria Bike Monday, June 1, 2015. near to the right side of the road feet moving in a circle tells them to Work Society. The public is encouraged to send any electronic response to vicphsub@ islandstrust.bc.ca. The Islands Trust does not guarantee that any email Incorporation the real world go through crisis Christmas, Halloween, Easter submission will be received by the Galiano Island Local Trust Committee. after crisis with no end in sight. No competition whatever Reasonable efforts will be made to provide email submissions, if they changes could I don’t know if incorporation For those few blessed minutes are opened and received, to the Galiano Island Local Trust Committee is a good thing, but I do know Of sheer delight for consideration, but the public should not rely on email as a means of be risky that it is not if it puts you at risk In the life of a homeless waif. providing a written submission. I have heard that the question of undesirable changes. A year removed of incorporation has risen on Good luck and good fortune Fulford Harbour Written comments made in response to this notice will also be available for Salt Spring Island. to you all. Weekend with Captain and public review. Like every off-islander the DAVID MALTBY, Mrs. Captain matter is none of my business, Agassiz, B.C. (I was thoroughly in like) Inquiries regarding the proposed bylaws may be directed to the Islands but as you can see from my Shopping errands with her Trust Office, Kim Farris, Planner, at (250) 405-5194 or, for Toll Free access, request a transfer via Enquiry BC: In Vancouver (604) 660-2421 and poem, your island was a very everyone smiling, friendly; Salt Spring Respite elsewhere in BC 1-800-663-7867. special place to a boy with noth- A boy, I first saw Salt Spring I wanted to stay forever. ing and no one much, and from Rising from the sea, My reality in Victoria a night- NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE GALIANO ISLAND what I’ve heard over the years Holding fast to the ferry wheel mare LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE you have only gotten more spe- (Captain Maude — firm hands With years to run AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. cial and better. on duty) But in a child’s way We need all the special places early morning sparkle mist, That was for tomorrow Sharon Lloyd-deRosario, Deputy Secretary to go on being special. 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FREEBORN emergency brake is dagger style and continued from 11 the gas pedal was scrounged from a bass drum. There’s small touches like shock Aircraft-style seats from a GMC Sub- absorbers mounted behind the chromed urban now clad in supple black leath- and drilled solid front axle instead of out er by upholsterer John Taylor have in front to clean up the head on look of custom-fabricated bases that carry the car. Headlight mounting brackets through the perforation theme that is were similarly drilled and chromed to also used on the inside of the roof and match the axle. Finned brake drums are in the trunk. chrome as well. “We used aircraft rivets and the A cut-down grille shell from a 1937 perforation theme done with a dim- Ford truck collected along the way by ple die throughout to give the car an Freeborn, who admits to being “a bit industrial look,” Freeborn says. “There of a magpie,” became the centrepiece are all those little things that can be for the evolving hot rod. The hood was missed but really work when they are lengthened to give the hot rod a lon- assembled as a package. It’s really a ger, sleeker look. collection of elements that have come The top was “chopped” to lower the together to make a car.” car and the rear of the car was lifted He sent the Chrysler hemi engine to give it a rakish stance. “Because back to Ontario to be rebuilt and mod- her underwear was now showing, we ified by Jim and Dan Rini, the two added a chrome quick change rear end brothers who built the hot rod Free- for the look,” Freeborn says. born saw in the early 1960s at the age Louvers were punched in the trunk of nine and which had such an influ- lid and tail lights from a 1946 Buick ence on his ongoing love affair with were fitted. cars. A chromed flip-up gas filler origi- “The car has been finished for about nally from a motorcycle was recessed a year and a half now, but I still get a into the body by Laurie Peterson. The kick out of looking at it and listening to interior shows the creativity of both it,” he enthuses. “The whole process of the film-production designer and cus- building the car was an evolution from tom-car builder. beginning to end and it worked.” The art deco 1940 Ford dashboard has a pod-like tachometer that was Alyn Edwards is a classic car enthu- originally a dash-mounted clock from siast and partner in Peak Commu- PHOTOS BY ALYN EDWARDS a 1956 DeSoto that Freeborn once nicators, a Vancouver-based public owned in Florida. The custom steer- relations company. Reach him at aed- Front and back views of the custom-built hot rod, plus its steering wheel from a 1953 Ford and a ing wheel is from a 1953 Ford. The [email protected]. 1940 Ford dashboard, just two of its unique touches.
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CERAMIC ARTS Anonymous donor kick-starts local ceramics award Campaign for create an arts prize running in 2016. The show will be at ters Guild by raising its profi le Separate prizes will be award- paign to make up the amounts in alternate years to the Salt Mahon Hall and will be called in the ceramic community ed for established artists as not covered by entry fees and expenses underway Spring Arts Council’s National the Salt Spring Island Ceram- and with the general public. In well as newcomers to the fi eld, sales commissions. Dona- Art Prize event that debuts this ics Award. addition, Gallery 8 has gener- or emerging artists. tions of any size are welcomed Salt Spring’s Potters Guild fall. “The exhibition and priz- ously offered to fund a People’s The donor has stipulated at: https://fundrazr.com/ has been inspired by a dona- The donor, who is a lover es are meant to encourage Choice award.” that the funds cannot be used campaigns/7yRCf. tion to establish an arts award of ceramics, wishes to remain artistic and technical excel- Ceramic work eligible to cover the costs of jury- A call for submissions will DRIFTWOOD AD PROOF that promotes excellence in anonymous. The cash awards lence in ceramics within for consideration is broad, ing, mounting the two-week be made on Oct. 15, 2015. ceramics. totalling at least $4,200 will be the Gulf Islands,” explains a including sculptural and func- exhibition and putting on an For more information, see: IMMEDIATE response required The guild, which has a long given to the winners of a juried press release from the guild. tional pieces. The competition awards ceremony, estimated www.retailsoftware.com/ history in the Gulf Islands, exhibition to be held in Octo- “The donor also intends it to is open to artists from all Gulf at about $8,000. The guild is Ceramics-Award.html or call Please proof this ad carefully and reply ASAP with your approval or changes. plans to use the donation to ber every other year starting strengthen the Salt Spring Pot- Islands and Vancouver Island. launching a fundraising cam- Kuno Egger at 250-537-9785. If you have changes, please respond ASAP thus allowing the production team time to make the changes indicated. If we do not receive a response by MONDAY AT 5 PM this ad goes to press in this format. ART REVIEW Maxwell Lake Human condition delivered by Woode Watershed Protection Thanks very much. Maxwell Lake is a vital part of our island watershed, Landscape paintings side of the show, Jade Boyd’s supplying water to many island homes, farms and shimmering land and sea- businesses. Both also at Gallery 8 scapes provide a lovely sense islanders and tourists of serenity. Boyd belongs to the can play a vital role in BY ELIZABETH NOLAN meticulous school of painters, watershed protection DRIFTWOOD STAFF with many individual brush- by honouring the Salt Spring sculptor Janis strokes and marks contribut- fact that it is private Woode has the exact require- ing to quite large-scale acrylic community watershed ments necessary for someone paintings on panel. and not open for reproducing human figures: In Quiet Time, for example, camping, swimming, an understanding of the uni- sunset’s golden light fills the walking, hiking, picnicking, mountain biking or off- versal aspects of the human sky and bleeds into an expanse road vehicles such as motorbikes and ATVs. condition, delivered with indi- of deep blue water with a sil- These activities slowly degrade the watershed vidual personality. houetted wave of low island because the expansion of trails and pathways creates As the three-dimensional hills at the horizon. Boyd has a direct route for nutrients and sediment to enter the anchor of Coast to Coast, the put many strokes into the lake during the rainy season. This nutrient loading current feature exhibition water’s surface, capturing the Twillingate by Robert Potter. will negatively impact water quality in both the short at Gallery 8, Woode demon- feeling of multiple ripples and and long term. The risk of wildfire during the summer strates once again her sensitiv- movement. An overlay of tiny ity for emotions like angst and end, pulled a little away from a daubs in red and yellow mean- months is significant and could cause devastating loneliness while also making stack of chairs. Both extremes while gives the idea of the light and permanent damage to the watershed. room for humour and hope. point to an inability to connect sparkling across the surface. A healthy and intact watershed helps to filter and As she explains in her artist’s with others in this dark space. If Boyd’s work has an purify runoff before it reaches the lake; damage statement, her 30-year history Bait is a slightly menacing impressionistic softness, Rob- to the watershed with the health care fi eld has piece, with the tiny wire fi gure ert Potter employs a semi- will directly result made her witness to many sitting gingerly in the midst abstracted style with a Group in decreased water moments of “turbulence and of an unsprung leg-hold trap, of Seven sensibility for the quality and increased tenderness,” which have in which is connected by chain arresting colours and forms in treatment costs in turn informed much of her to a large spike. To move would his series on Newfoundland. order to meet the work. be to invite the trap’s snap, but This is particularly evident in appropriate standards “Each piece that I create is the figure is trapped just the scenes of rock and water, such and regulations for a small window into shared same. as Greenland Ice and Brigus drinking water. experiences,” she explains. There’s more humour in Bay. The efforts Woode’s sculpture The Lost Dog, a life-sized piece, Twillingate, a view out over being made today Waiting Room epitomizes although the fact that the a village and adjacent water to protect the lake the theme. Known for her human is missing from the at dawn, has a softer touch. and surrounding wrapped wire fi gures, this time end of its leash is kind of sad. The hazy yellow sky extends watershed may allow the District to defer or minimize there’s a glum-looking person The beauty of the work is in its warmth over sleeping cot- the capital costs required to treat Maxwell Lake in cast bronze, bald and naked, the form, with the wrapped tages, with a fi shing boat at the water in the future. sitting on a clearly uncom- wire body pulsing with the shore perhaps almost ready to The North Salt Spring Waterworks District fortable chair. The position- kinetic energy of muscles go out. ing speaks volumes: arranged Figure in The Waiting Room and tendons. The slim fi gure Coast to Coast continues appreciates your cooperation in our ongoing efforts along a horizontal beam, one by Janis Woode. appears to have a curious and upstairs at Gallery 8 through to to preserve this valuable natural resource. lonely chair sits empty at the intelligent nature: hopefully a June 8, with work by the many North Salt Spring Water District far left and is probably closest or bad news lurks. The fi gure’s reunion is coming soon. other island artists also repre- www.northsaltspringwaterworks.ca to the closed door where good chair is located at the opposite On the two-dimensional sented on two fl oors.
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ART COMPETITION Last call goes out for national art prize submissions Online application art that demonstrates origi- A blind juried process will nality, quality and integrity is be used, with the three judges deadline is May 31 wanted for the juried exhibit of — Vicky Chainey Gagnon from 50 pieces that will run on Salt Newfoundland and Labrador, Local artists are reminded that Spring Island this fall. Awards of Holger Kalberg of Manitoba and the Salt Spring National Arts up to $25,000 are offered, with Ian Thomas of Salt Spring — not Prize submission deadline is just first prize being $10,000 and a knowing the name or region of around the corner. one-month artist’s residency on the artist whose work they will Two and three-dimensional Salt Spring. be considering. “This is a good moment for Canadian art,” states Chainey Gagnon in a press release. “I’ll be looking for art with rigor that is interesting, that is technically sound and is fluid and dynamic that brings context to global, cultural and local issues.” Kalberg adds, “An art prize like this that is national in scope is a good thing, allowing for a big- ger audience to participate. The work I might champion will be challenging and current; art that pushes the boundaries of the medium.” SSNAP, a project of the Salt
Spring Arts Council, is one of Photo by Jen MacLellan only a few major national John Bateman undertakes auctioneer duties at the live auction portion visual arts competitions with of the weekend-long SSNAP art auction at Mahon Hall. The event raised such a significant prize amount offered. funds for SSNAP expenses and benefitted the artists as well. “National art prizes propel an artist’s career forward in scope ing director of SSNAP. “We are available at www.saltspringart- and recognition, and help their thrilled to see submissions com- prize.ca. own community celebrate their ing in from across the nation.” “Once the submission process talent, empowering them in this The call for Canadian artist sub- is done we will focus on get- dynamic cultural field,” said Ron. missions closes on May 31. ting people to come here for the Crawford, SSAC chair and found- Details and entry forms are show,” said Crawford. MID ISLAND
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CONCERTS Choir celebrates national qualities Quartel commission will be set for the rest of the program when nects us as a Canadian community and a the choir premieres a new composition musical community — this wind makes centrepiece of commissioned especially for the group us one.” Canadian-themed show from Canadian composer Sarah Quartel. The seeds of this conversation set the Entitled The Wind that Makes Us One, the path for the commissioned work, which folk-style song uses the wind as the bridg- Quartel wrote with Viva Chorale!’s distinct BY ELIZABETH NOLAN ing element connecting coast to coast and character in mind. DRIFTWOOD STAFF past to present. The composer will be with the group for Viva Chorale! community choir, along “Writing a piece with meaningful lyrics dress rehearsals and then in the audience with conductor and music director Deb around the theme of interconnectedness for the premiere. Toole and accompanist Chris Kodaly, was very appropriate for this group of “This will be the first time that I’ll hear it. bring their nationally inspired Canadian people,” Quartel told the Driftwood, not- It’s so exciting,” Quartel said. Soundscapes concert to ArtSpring on Sat- ing not all choral groups demonstrate the The second half of the program is about urday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24. same type of closeness as Viva Chorale! Canada’s people and touches on many As Viva Chorale!’s director for 12 major members. regions. All of the pieces have been com- concerts over the past six years, Toole is Viva Chorale! has some solid history posed by Canadians, and in most cases planning a heartfelt event for her final with Quartel’s harmonic composition the words have been generated by Cana- show at the helm before stepping down. style, having performed her Snow Angel dian poets. Many of the works such as Un Coinciding with the group’s three-year song cycle both in part and in entirety at Canadien Errant present a wistful look at cycle for focusing on Canadian compos- past concerts. The relationship began with returning to one’s homeland. ers, the program she has created is an Toole and Quartel, who have done several It’s a fitting way to mark the passage opportunity to reflect on Canada and workshops and choral festivals together into a new era for the choir, who will have being Canadian. over the years and became good friends in the final appearance with Toole during Photo contributed “I know I say it every time, but it turned the process. Canada Day festivities. POLITICS OF PERFORMANCE: James Gordon out to be really beautiful music,” Toole Quartel, who recently moved from Vic- “I’m really impressed with them. The is set to perform his acclaimed and highly political show said. “As always, we’re presenting a pro- toria to the small town of Gananoque, choir has handled themselves with such gram that reflects as much as possible the Ont., recounted how the origins of The professionalism,” Toole said. “I’m very called Stephen Harper: The Musical at Fulford Hall on process we’ve being going through — that Wind that Makes Us One began with the fond of this group, but it’s just time to Friday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. Gordon will use songs, rants, vi- we sing well and make beautiful music 2013 Festival 500 in St. John’s, N.L. move on.” suals, puppets and more to make his audience both laugh accessible.” “We had a discussion one day out on Tickets for the concerts are available at and think about the state of the Canadian nation and its The first half of the concert is devoted the bluff overlooking the ocean, eating a ArtSpring or online at tickets/artspring.ca. leadership. Tickets are for sale through ArtSpring and at to the geography and other elements that picnic lunch, about working together. We Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and the door if the event has not sold out in advance. connect Canadians as people. The tone were talking about how the wind con- 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.
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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. May 20 Fri. May 22 Sat. May 23 Sun. May 24 Mon. May 25 Wed. May 27 Wed. May 27 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES Rock Kamp! Final Concert. Stephen Harper: The Musical. SPLASH! SPLASH! Public Meeting on Burning Sanford Osler Book Launch. Free Hearing Screening Day. Students from Galiano, Fulford Comedy and music performance See Friday’s listing, except the Salt Spring Centre School Play. Regulations. Join BC author and paddler Free tests courtesy of and Phoenix elementary schools of one-man play by James time is at 4 p.m. See Friday’s listing, except the Special meeting of the Salt Sanford Osler for a reading NexGen Hearing at Country perform their own original Gordon. Fulford Hall. 7:30 p.m. Viva Chorale! Presents time is at 2 p.m. Spring Fire Protection District’s from his book, Canoe Crossings: Grocer. Phone 1-778-353-3012 songs in bands they formed SPLASH! Salt Spring Centre Canadian Soundscapes. Viva Chorale! Presents board of trustees to gather pub- Understanding the Craft That to schedule a time. 11 a.m. to 3 for the school year. ArtSpring. School student play. Bring the The concert is an opportunity Canadian Soundscapes. lic on proposed burning regula- Helped Shape British Columbia. p.m. www.nexgenhearing.com 1 p.m. whole family to cheer on the to reflect on Canada and being See Saturday’s listing, except tion bylaw. Draft document Salt Spring Island Public Library. Screening Mammography hard-working Seagulls as they Canadian. The program is devot- the time is at 2 p.m. available for study at www. 5:30 p.m. Mobile Program. ACTIVITIES try to keep order on a ship full of ed to the geography and the The Barley Bros. saltspringfire.com. Salt Spring Alzheimer’s Program. See Monday’s listing. Dying With Dignity. eccentric animals and struggle natural elements of our country Live music every Sunday at Library Program Room. 7 p.m. Alzheimer Society community Salt Spring Garden Club. This month’s topic is Writing to keep the sneaky Pie Rats from that connect us as people; Moby’s Pub. 3 to 6 p.m. SSI Transportation education program with Marg Linda Gilkeson presents Your Advance Directive: Your spoiling the cruise. Mahon Hall. 6 wind, water, and a shared his- Commission. Monro. Salt Spring Seniors Resilient Gardens for a Changing Voice Your Choice. Salt Spring p.m. with a pre-show pizza sale tory. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. ACTIVITIES Regular monthly commission Services Society. 2 p.m. Climate. Meaden Hall. 7 p.m. at 5 p.m. Library Program Room. 1:30 Queer as Funk on Salt Spring Unitarian Fellowship. meeting. Public welcome. Salt Classic Rock BingoJam. Friday Night Jazz Cafe. Classic p.m. Island. The Unitarian Fellowship’s Spring Island Public Library. 4 See last Wednesday’s listing. jazz every Friday with Lloyd and Classic Rock BingoJam. A GLOSSI fundraiser for Pride Social Justice Committee con- to 6 p.m. Myles English and special guests Wednesdays at Moby’s Pub 2015 with the acclaimed nine- siders Thomas King’s book The at Fernwood Road Cafe. through June 17. 7:30 p.m. member Vancouver Motown- Inconvenient Indian. Visitors Kirtan with Bhavantu Sound. funk-dance band. Fulford Hall. welcome. Salt Spring Seniors www.driftwoodgul slandsmedia.com/calendar/events/ Bhavantu Sound, a trio of dedi- 8 p.m. Services Society. 10:30 a.m. cated yogis from Victoria, offers Tue. May 26 kirtan at Ram Spring Wellness SS Writers & Friends: A Sanctuary. 7 p.m. Literary Evening. ACTIVITIES Celebrating both poetry and view our online May 21 Pharis and Jason Romero. Film Series: Death By Joy. Thur. prose to support young writers. A Southend Grooveyard con- Fourth in a series of four films LIVE ENTERTAINMENT cert. Show doors open at 7 p.m., Readings by Shirley Graham, being shown on Tuesdays in optional dinner at 6 p.m., music Sandi Johnson, Peter Levitt, Mon. May 25 Open Mic with Ross and May in the Salt Spring Library comprehensive at 7:30 p.m. Check www.south- Taryn Muldoon, Kathy Page, Dave. ACTIVITIES Program Room at 7 p.m. endgrooveyard.com for tickets. Rowan Percy, Nadine Shelly, Everyone welcome. Moby’s Pub. is Death by Joy, presented Gene Grooms. Live music, plus George Sipos, Chris Smart. Event Dance Temple Monday 8 p.m. by Pender Island filmmaker free appies made by Dagwoods. supports GISS scholarships. Salt Nights. interactive calendar of Jim Cribb. It is described as “a The Local Pub. 5 to 8 p.m. Spring Library Program Room. These evenings are both a ACTIVITIES provocative look at a passion- 7 p.m. perfect entry point for anyone Dance Temple. ACTIVITIES new to Ecstatic Dance/Free ate journey; a tale of warmth, Sacred dance ritual for those Games Night. At the Salt Spring ACTIVITIES Movement along with seasoned laughter, and music; a sharing events listings who want to explore their Library beginning at 6 p.m. in the fascinating visions of Saturday Market. dancers. Ganges Yoga Studio. 7 creativity in a safe space. Beaver Friday WineDown TGIF at Salt Mary’s travels across the ‘bor- Famous market event with all to 9 p.m. Point Community Hall. 7 to 9 Spring Vineyards. Bring your derline.’” Salt Spring Library items made, baked or grown by Screening Mammography p.m. friends to wind down the week Program Room. 7 p.m. Salt Spring residents. Centennial Mobile Program. with wine and music in the beau- Screening Mammography YOUR go-to-place Salt Spring Island Poultry Park. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the back lot of Lady Minto Club. tiful winery setting of Salt Spring Hospital. 1-800-663-9203 for Mobile Program. for everything happening Monthly meeting at the Vineyards. Sit out, sip and listen appointments for women aged See Monday’s listing. Farmers’ Institute. New mem- to local musicians. 4 to 7 p.m. 40 or older. on Salt Spring bers are welcome. 1 p.m. Seniors Scams and Fraud Workshop. At the Seniors Wellness Centre. Call 250-537- Saltspring Driftwood Ad May 20 What’s On 3.3125 x 1.75 B&W 4607 to register. 1 p.m. GISS Dance Show New choreography from GISS dancers 901 North End Rd. 250-537-4656 Movie info: www.thefritz.ca etnoticed Wed–Thurs, May 27th–28th g ArtSpring • 7:30 p.m. National board Theatre 2 hrs 10 mins Send your submissions to Live [email protected] or TREASURE drop them off at the Driftwood office. 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CINEMA • Shera Street is a guest exhibitor at Salt Spring Gallery with For the Love of Colour, running May 22nd to 26th Friday to Tuesday 7pm Sunday 3 matinee and 7pm until June 11. SqueezeSqueeze Me!Me! • Avengers: Age of Ultron — Exuberant and eye-popping, with new additions and a worthy • Provence - en plein air paintings by Heather Caldwell runs at Duthie Gallery until June 4. foe...Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Hulk, Black Widow and Gallery hours are Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Hawkeye, battle to save the planet from the evil Ultron. • The End of Fishing, potter Gary Cherneff’s first solo painting exhibition, is at KiZmit • National Theatre Live’s Treasure Island. Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money Galeria/Café through May. Open Thursdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.ish. and mutiny is brought to life in a thrilling new stage adaptation. Jim opens the door to an old • Looking Up is an exhibit of photography by Bill Underwood & artwork by Suzanne sailor with a sea-chest full of secrets. Inviting him in, her dangerous voyage begins. Thursday, Prendergast showing in the ArtSpring lobby in the month of May. May 28 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Advance tickets only at Salt Spring Books and the cinema. • Elehna de Sousa shows photos in a series called Goa, India: Street Portraits and Vignettes EXHIBITIONS at Fernwood Road Cafe until May 14. The cafe is open weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except closed Wednesdays, and weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1-800-887-4321 • The Point Gallery on South Ridge Road re-opens this month with two distinct bodies of work www.tempurcanada.com • Steffich Fine Art celebrates its 23rd birthday with an exhibition of new paintings by Melanie The only mattress Tempur is sold in over 50 countries in black and white. Beginning May 22, the upper gallery features prints by George Wallace, recognized by NASA Williamson. and certified by the worldwide, with hundreds of titled Relation, while the lower space will exhibit drawings in a show called CRUDE by Gillian • The Salt Spring Library Program Room exhibit for May is Illuminate, an exhibition of work Space Foundation dealers across Canada. McConnell. A reception is set for Sunday, May 31 from 2 to 5 p.m. Open by appointment most by illustrators Aidan Cassie and Allan Hancock. A better night’s sleep, no springs attached! days. • Altered Book Art is a unique exhibit by Andrea Spalding seen in the display case at the Salt • Pegasus Gallery presents historic Sampson-Matthews prints and gallery owner Ian Spring Library through May. Sigvaldason’s related book called Art for War and Peace. • Doug Wahlsten is showing photos of Fernwood Beach at Country Roasters Cafe during the • Coast to Coast — an exhibition featuring work by Jade Boyd, Robert Potter and Janis UNCLEUNCLE ALBERT’S FURNITUREFURNITURE month of May 107 2nd St.St. DuncanDuncan Mon.-Sat.Mon.-Sat. 9-5:309-5pm Woode — runs at Gallery 8 through June 8. • Heidi Van Impe’s oil paintings are on display at Island Savings. 1-800-593-5303 Sun.Sun 11-4pm 11-4 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 | 17
D.W. Salty is looking for If you have information on any of D.W. Salty is looking for our streets, please contact us at: If you have information material for his column, 250-537-9933 or material for his column, on any of our streets, [email protected] please contact us at: Streets of Streets of 250-537-9933 or people&community Salt Spring Island Salt Spring Island [email protected]
SHOW DOGS Ann McPhee and Trekhond earn coveted Best in Show D.W. Salty D.W. Salty puppy in his group in two events. rateis traininglooking strategies for material into their tion, callis looking 250-537-9505 for material or email “It was his first show but that daily routines. For more informa- [email protected] his column, put him more than halfway to his for his column, championship,” McPhee said. Streets of Kylarra Simmers, who trains Streets of with the McPhees at Trekhond, Salt Spring Salt Spring D.W. Salty is looking D.W. Salty is looking for for material for his material for his column, also did well at the Tyee events Stories and inspiration from anIsland. elder with two Australian shepherds. Island. column, Streets of One of her dogs received an obe- Streets of Salt Spring Island dience title, while the other won Letters to Salt Spring second place in the herding group. If you have information My GrandchiL dren Island on any of our streets, “So it was a big win for Salt If you have please contact us at: If you have If you have information Spring Island,” McPhee observed. information on any 250-537-9933 or “It was quite the weekend. We information on any on any of our streets, [email protected] of our streets, please contact us at: couldn’t do anything wrong.” of our streets, DAVID SUZUKI please contact please contact 250-537-9933 or The McPhees have focused on BOOK TOUR [email protected] us at: us at: several different breeds during 250-537-9933 or Trekhond Kennels’ long history. 250-537-9933 or [email protected] [email protected] “We had terriers in the past, but I wanted a really nice, healthy house dog that was versatile,” D.W. Salty is looking for PHOTO BY YVON SAVOIE McPhee explained about her material for his column, From left, show judge Martin Doherty from Orangeville, Ont., Ann switch to Tibetan spaniels. “I had Tickets: $12 Streets of McPhee and Bruce McPhee of Trekhond Kennels with Best in Show long admired them but couldn’t Saturday, May 30th - 2pm find one. Eventually I found a Salt Spring Island awards for Tibetan spaniel Luke. Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney BC mother and the father came from If you have information on a breeder in New Jersey.” marywinspear.ca tannersbooks.com any of our streets, please Tibetan spaniel champ you’re up against the profession- Ann actually wasn’t intending contact us at: 250-537-9933 or als.” to keep any puppies from the fi rst [email protected] is tops in Canada The win is all the more savoured, litter, but Bruce picked out Luke as McPhee said, because it came as a a winner. BY ELIZABETH NOLAN surprise. Conformation judges are look- D.W. Salty is looking for material for D.W. Salty is looking for material for DRIFTWOOD STAFF “Especially because this is a ing for dogs that are the healthi- his column, his column, A Salt Spring-bred and trained rare breed — it’s unusual for a rare est and most structurally sound Streets of Salt Spring Island Streets of Salt Spring Island Tibetan spaniel has been recog- breed to be recognized in this way, as well as being good tempered. If you have information on any of our If you have information on any of our nized as the top dog of his breed in and sometimes a dog with short Show dogs must be good in crowds streets, pleaseDon’t contact usmiss at: this opportunity streets, please contact us at: Canada with a Best in Show award little legs doesn’t get the atten- and willing to put up with strang- 250-537-9933 or 250-537-9933 or bestowed on May 10. tion.” ers checking their teeth and heads. [email protected] a free hearing test. [email protected] Island breeders Ann and Bruce The McPhees and their Trek- They also need to run nicely on Free Hearing Screening Day at Country Grocer McPhee found victory with a hond Kennels came into triumph a leash, be able to sit still for long sweet little dog who is almost after three days of conformation periods of time and be among lots May 27th, 11am to 3pm three years old and answers to shows at the Cowichan Exhibition of other dogs. “Luke.” His offi cial name is a trifl e fairgrounds sponsored by the Tyee One of the aspects that makes more cumbersome, as in shows he Kennel Club from May 8 to 10. the McPhees’ work stand out is the goes by the title Grand Champion Luke advanced to the Best in Show personal touch — maybe because Trekhond’s Hey Good Lookin’. category after winning the top spot their show dogs are also their pets. Although Bruce has previously in his non-sporting group. He was “For us the big thing is that the shown Luke to his championship then named the best among the dogs are healthy and live a good and grand championship levels, winners of all seven groups, which life, and for us it’s very much a the Best in Show was a fi rst in 32 include categories for sporting, team. We do everything together,” years of showing for Ann, who hound, working, herding, terrier McPhee said. Schedule a Free shares responsibilities with her and toy breeds. “What we like about it is it’s Hearing Test and you husband. The McPhees also showed Luke’s been a real community for us. Our “Winning a Best in Show has father, who was fi rst in Canada last son grew up in it. Some of the peo- will be entered for the been a lifelong dream. It really year, plus a new Tibetan spaniel ple who were there this weekend Grand Prize Draw! has,” Ann McPhee said. they recently imported from Swe- we’ve known for 30 years.” “It’s a very big deal, especially den who won her group, and a six- McPhee also offers group and Door Prizes when the dog is breeder/owner and-a-half-month-old Australian private obedience classes where and Draws handled. It’s like any sport — shepherd who was named best dog owners can learn to incorpo- FREE TRIAL GARDENING 90 NO MONEY DOWN FOR 21 DAYS
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Photo by Sean McIntyre supporting a critical fund- for glass. For others, the call to minimal- Hat-maker Dana Pennington of DCP Designs has donated two raising venture, and might DRIFTWOOD AD PROOFDONE FOR ism starts to sound appealing rain hats to the 2015 Treasure Fair. They will be on display at get a secret thrill from close • Auto Glass • Residential & Commercial after a certain age. Perhaps you ArtSpring along with other treasures as of this week. The com- encounters with those often • Aluminum Fabrication • Custom Skylights IMMEDIATE response requiredmay 20 • Mirrors & Shower Doors bought something on a whim, mittee is now looking for donations. surprising acquisitions, then TROY KAYE or received a gift that just didn’t think seriously about becom- • Custom Sunrooms • Free EstimatesPlease proof this ad carefully and reply ASAP with your approval or changes. work for you. Maybe you’ve although, naturally, those will appliances, electronics, cloth- ing a volunteer. If you have changes, please respond ASAP thus allowing the production team time to make the changes indicated. been storing estate items in be received with enthusiasm. ing and used exercise equip- “Treasure Fair volunteers$599,000 Exuding a sophisticatedKapa yet casual Kai air, this quality-built Glass (and renovated)250-653-4148 one level open your attic for years, wonder- The average price of items$169,000 in Don’t missment this are chance excluded. to buy a commercial What Trea building- in areFulford a specialvillage on breed,”Salt Spring said Donplan home- offers 3 bedrms, 2 bathrms, plus a den and separateIf studio,we do is located not closereceive to walking a trailsresponse by MONDAY AT 5 PM this ad goes to press in this format. ing what to do with them. The the silent auction is betweenIsland. Instead ofsure leasing Fair commercial offers space bidders buy your is own the building. ald This McLennan, sweet building couldpresident in a desirableof west side neighbourhood. With generous outdoor living spaces, sunny professionally be used for any number of business. The building has water but no sewer hookup. One could landscaped gardens with raised beds, and views down Sansum Narrows, this craftsman home annual Treasure Fair, a major $60 and $70. pleasure and thrill of the hunt the Island Arts Centre Society.features a gorgeous custom kitchen, granite countertops, hardwood and tile floors, high quality Thanks very much. fundraiser for ArtSpring, pro- put in a compostingfrom toilet. trawling The building other is approx people’s 560 Sq Ft, the lot“They it is sitting come on is approxtogether 653 to enjoy PAUL REYNOLDS Sq Ft. Why lease when you can buy! carpeting, vaulted ceilings, custom fir cabinetry and built-ins, two sets of French doors, gorgeous vides an unparalleled oppor- possessions in quest of the the company of others, towindows, be and two fireplaces. Separate laundry area, high end appliances,owner/operator and numerous special GULF ISLANDS tunity to donate possessions “Treasure Fair perfect find. part of the ArtSpring family,touches to make this a value-laden, easy-lifestyle offering. 250-537-4208 whose time has come to leave volunteers are Right now the push is on give back to their community [email protected] AD PROOF your home, garage, boathouse to acquire the treasure and and to have fun. Their efforts Driftwood YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 or barn. enough volunteers to manage allow ArtSpring to continue to JOSH LACYIMMEDIATE response required “If you are downsizing, or a special breed.” it. So, if you have something be a vibrant community cen- certified technician simply find you have out- you would like to donate, tre of artistic endeavour for all CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Please proof this ad carefully and reply ASAP with your approval or changes. DONAlD MCLennan FREE ESTIMATES grown one or two treasures, big or small, the process is of Salt Spring to enjoy.” FLOOD RESTORATIONSIf you have changes, please respond ASAP thus allowing the production team time to make the changes indicated. please consider donating President, easy. Contact Roome at 250- Victoria Olchowecki is TILE & GROUT CLEANING “Since 1964” them to Treasure Fair,” said Island Arts Centre Society 516-5622 or christieroome@ one such volunteer. She’s If we do not receive a response by MONDAY AT 5 PM this ad goes to press in this format. Christie Roome, Treasure Fair shaw.ca. She will arrange for been with Treasure Fair since #6-315 Upper Ganges Road Blue Velvet Upholstering chair and head of the fair’s Remember when your son a member of her acquisi- the very beginning and has Dan Hardy ThanksDan very Hardy much. - Denturist acquisitions committee. bought you a soda carbonator$647,500 Truly ations rare find... team this immaculateto come 1995 and square view foot homereturned sits on a flat toand privatevolunteer 3.31 acre lot year with an incredible 750 square foot attached triple garage (studio in one bay) with a large basement Treasure Fair 2015 is at drinks kit, forgetting youworkshop. hate If thatyour isn’t enough donation, this incredible take custom a photo, home features after a magnificent year. What’sopen concept the floor attrac plan with- large south facing windows. The main floor features a Denturistbeautiful “country” kitchen, dining, GULF ISLANDS Dan Hardy Denturist ArtSpring on July 16, 17 and carbonated drinks, andliving it’s rooms still and talktwo generous pricing size andbedrooms, arrange 4 piece washroom,for a laundry/mudtion for her? room plus the master bedroom with en suite and walk-in-closet. The basement has a 676 square foot workshop a hobbyist Salt Spring o ce located at 18. As always, there will be sitting unused at the dreambottom come true.pickup This home if can it’s accommodate something any family large. and or retired“Treasure couple who needFair room emphasizes for family/friends! Definitely one to put on your short list. DRIFTWOOD AD PROOFGulf Clinic 241 Lower Ganges Road a silent auction and a gala of a bedroom closet? Or, when Those wanting to donate their the sense of community I get Driftwood YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 night live auction. 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Volunteers are needed to see old friends and meet For appointments call 1-250-710-1884 weekend?) for the live auc- doned the uke in favour of for acquisitions, display — other volunteers who may be If we do not receive a response by MONDAY AT 5 PM this ad goes to press in this format. tion, the acquisitions com- mah-jong. Well, you see where setting up all the galleries and newcomers to the island. It’s Dan Hardy Denturist mittee is interested in hear- I’m going with this. lobby areas — for data entry, also a good chance to admire Thanks very much. Salt Spring o ce located at ing from you. You don’t have Treasure Fair is not a jumble preparing and printing the bid the treasures and begin plan- Gulf Clinic to have high-end objets d’art, sale and some items such as sheets and entering the final ning bidding strategy!” 241 Lower Ganges Road Gulf Islands EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1ST IDEAS $205,000 On a quiet dead end road lies this easy to build on ocean• New view lot. 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See us on Facebook 1-250-710-1884 Ross Beaty shares global and doesn’t see the world’s financial sys- tem falling apart.” economic perspective Scan the QR codeBeaty is Scottthe founder Simmons and chair of 250-538-8316Salt Spring Island Representative for Pan American Silver Corp., one of the One Percent realty to get a real time email: [email protected] • www.SaltSpringRE.com By JULIAN PAQUETTE Salt Spring mapworld’s leading silver producers. He Special to the Driftwood is also the founder andSalt chair Spring of AlterIsland- RepresentativesScott for Simmons DRIFTWOOD AD PROOF There are lots of clean energy projects with all the listings.ra Power Corp., a clean energy com- on Salt Spring Island, ranging from the pany with geothermal, solar,One hydroPercent Realty IMMEDIATE response required solar panels at Gulf Islands Secondary and wind power operations in B.C., School to the electric-car charging units Ontario and Iceland. Alterra operates It’s Time to Escape toPlease Salt Spring proof this ad carefully and reply ASAP with your approval or changes. in the ArtSpring parking lot and other five power plants, including 22 British I ISLANDS REAL ESTATE WINTER250-538-8316 2014 SALT SPRING ISLAND spots on the island. Columbia’s largest run-of-river hydro If you have changes, please respond ASAP thus allowing the production team time to make the changes indicated. www.SaltSpringRE.com • [email protected] Scott Simmons 250-538-8316 But what about the bigger picture? facility and largest wind farm, and If we do not receive a response by MONDAYSalt Spring AT 5 Island PM thisRepresentative ad goes forto press in this format. Can clean energy be scaled up to the two geothermal facilities in Iceland. One Percent realty global level so as to deal with the global Beaty is a director of The Nature Trust challenge of climate change? 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He is an avid sailor who Forum is pleased to host Ross Beaty. the Pan American Silver Corp. will be using wind energy to travel from Driftwood YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 “Mr. Beaty is one of the world’s Vancouver to Ganges for this Salt Spring most successful people at digging article. “He is a free marketer who Forum event. minerals out of the ground, and yet advocates interfering with the free- Tickets are available at ArtSpring at he is also a full-throated nature con- dom to mine the oil sands; and a 250-537-2012 or www.tickets.artspring. servationist,” states a Globe and Mail gold and silver advocate who really ca, or at Salt Spring Books.
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By SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF A young western painted tur- tle made a successful break for St. Mary Lake thanks to a boost from a sharp-eyed Tripp Road resident. Carl Tourigny made a double take earlier this month when he noticed some peculiar move- ment in the grass as he walked the grounds of the trailer park where he keeps his recreational vehicle. A closer look revealed
a tiny turtle, barely larger than PHOTO CONTRIBUTED a toonie, headed toward the A young western painted turtle got a helping hand on his journey from water. a Tripp Road RV park to St. Mary Lake. “It’s really rare,” he said. “I’ve been here 10 years, and I’ve never seen that.” the animal to the lake. Although western painted Tourigny has seen mature Laura Matthias, a biologist turtles have been spotted at turtles, attracted to the loose, with the Salt Spring Island Con- St. Mary, Cusheon, Stowel and well-drained gravel used on the servancy, identified the speci- Weston lakes, shoreline devel- trailer park’s lots, often come men in Tourigny’s photo as a opment, road mortality and ashore to dig nest sites on the western painted turtle. She said human harassment threaten property. He suspects many of the turtle is federally listed as the species on Salt Spring, 2015 Graduation Book will be the young turtles succumb to endangered and among the according to information on the lethal labyrinth between province’s red-listed species. the Salt Spring Island Conser- their nest and the lake. Curious “They are known to be in St. vancy’s website. published on June 10. children, pets, lawn mowers, Mary and a few other lakes, but People who spot turtles on vehicles and natural predators the populations are very small the road are asked to slow Help us celebrate their success! stack the odds against the tur- in these lakes,” she said. down and let them pass. Shore- Congratulations If you’re a proud parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle: tell them you tles’ journey, he added. Western painted turtles nor- line residents and beachgo- Zach Tourigny, who lives in Victo- mally hatch in early fall, but it ers should give turtles plenty care. If you rely on students for your seasonal or regular workforce, ...and good luck ria but who frequently visits the isn’t uncommon for the new- of space and avoid disturbing with send the class a congrats. Or if you want to build brand awareness whatever road Tripp Road RV park, said he was borns to overwinter at their known nesting sites. you choose. of your products and services to these up and comers, tell them surprised and overjoyed when nesting sites and make a break “The SSIC would be inter- he spotted one of the little guys for open water with the arriv- ested in hearing from anyone you’re open for business. T T T T T poking through the lawn. al of warmer spring weather. who has nesting turtles at their » » » » “I was going down to the boat Mature turtles usually begin property,” Matthias said. “Tak- Contact your and happened to look down,” to look for nesting sites along ing a photo can help identify May life be full of adventure & endless he said. “I thought, ‘This is the shoreline in June. Tourigny what species it is.” account manager or call 250-537-9933 escapades!With all our love... Goodthe Jory’s: luck Drew, Erin, Nicole & Kai something else.’” said he’s already noticed female For more information about to all grads GULF ISLANDS SPECIAL WISHES TO Tourigny picked up the tur- turtles looking for nesting sites. the western painted turtle fullJade, Cassandra scale excavating Drewand Tavis Jory, owner 250.537.7320 T T T T T tle, asked a neighbour to snap a “They’re about two weeks or to report a sighting, visit D YOURriftwood COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 » » » » photo and promptly delivered earlier this year,” he said. saltspringconservancy.ca.
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The Alzheimer Society of BC presents UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA followed by BARBARA ANN DAVEY A question & answer session April 12, 1953 – May 12, 2015 The Saltspring Island Sailing Club wants to thank the community, and especially our generous local sponsors, for welcoming 100 boats and their Speaker: Meriel Randerson It is with heavy hearts that the family of Barbara crews to the Island over the May long weekend, and making the 42nd MA. (counselling) announce her peaceful passing on May 12, 2015 at annual Round Saltspring Race a great success! B.Sc. (occupational therapy) the age of 62 with her daughter and sister at her side after a long and courageous battle with dementia. Hometown Sponsors: Support & Education Co-ordinator Barbara is predeceased by her Parents, Albert at and Iris Davey and survived by her Children, Country Grocer David and Carol (Jean Pierre), Grandchildren Gulf Islands Driftwood Salt Spring Seniors’ Society Maya, Alora, Ethaniel, Nina, and Siblings Michael 379 Lower Ganges Road (Betty), Barry(Della), Brian (Mary), Penny (Jim) as Ienri Procter, MacDonald Realty well as several nieces and nephews. Island Marine Construction 1-4pm Barbara loved to play sports and lend a helping Wednesday, May 27, 2015 hand. She will be truly missed and loved by all. Jill Louise Campbell Fine Art May you rest well and have your memories Moby’s Marine Pub & Hoyne Brewing During the first part of the afternoon forever to cherish. participants will receive basic information Funeral service will be held in Edmonton Alberta. Mouaths Trading Co. on dementia and the impact it has on the d Salt Spring Inn individual, caregivers, families and the Saltspring Automotive community. The second half will be on personal planning along the dementia Saltspring Cheese journey. Caregivers will learn the importance Saltspring Marina & Car Rentals of planning and review strategies for ensuring the person with dementia’s wishes The Rental Stop are honoured now and in the future. Topics News Updates Thrifty Foods include health representation agreements, Windsor Plywood enduring power of attorney, financial Follow the Driftwood on Twitter planning and tax credits. Race Supporters: No Charge %"& &%*( #/(&+() % (!% http://twitter.com/GIDriftwood To reserve a space, phone Marg Monro )#% ,!% ) ( !*%!&%/! Island Marine 250-537-5004 DEADLINES DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS TUESDAY 9:30 AM classifi[email protected]
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SOCCER Challenge D.W. Salty D.W. Salty is looking for material is looking for material Cup rocks for his column, for his column, Streets of Streets of Salt Spring Salt Spring D.W. Salty is looking D.W. Salty is looking for for material for his material for his column, island Island. Island. column, Streets of Twenty-six teams participate Streets of Salt Spring Island Salt Spring in 2015 event If you have information Island on any of our streets, If you have please contact us at: BY SEAN MCINTYRE If you have If you have information information on any 250-537-9933 or DRIFTWOOD STAFF information on any on any of our streets, [email protected] Great soccer and even greater weather kept of our streets, PHOTO ofBY JEN our MACLELLAN streets, please contact us at: please contact McKenna Jason gets set to hand overplease the contact 250-537-9933 or fans and participants in fi ne form for the lat- [email protected] est incarnation of the island’s celebrated May us at: cup to the men’s comp winners. us at: long-weekend Challenge Cup tournament. 250-537-9933 or 250-537-9933 or PHOTO BY JEN MACLELLAN [email protected] “Everything went off without a hitch,” said [email protected] smoothly. Fans fl ocked to the sideline beer Jordon Morrison, a member of Salt Spring FC FC Zion team members are jubilant after receiving the men’s rec division championship garden, and savoured breakfast buns, fresh who helped coordinate the event. “It would cup at the Challenge Cup tourney on Monday. For more weekend soccer photos see the salmon tacos and other goodies . have been nice to make the fi nals, but it hap- Driftwood’s Facebook page. “I’d like to thank the volunteers who helped D.W. Salty is looking for pens.” make the weekend a success,” he said. “They material for his column, Morrison’s team fell to Victoria’s Play Fair who lost to PFHF in the 2014 fi nal. to advance to the final round. The women all know who they are; this tourney wouldn’t be Streets of Have Fun in the men’s competitive division’s Prospect Lake beat the Castaways in the couldn’t pull off the coup, losing 2-0 to the anything without them.” Salt Spring Island semi-final match. PFHF proceeded to get women’s competitive group to defend its Comox Revolution in a Monday morning This year’s contingent of 26 teams is down wiped out 3-0 by Black Creek United in Mon- crown, and FC Zion ousted defending champs game. slightly from previous years, but the soccer If you have information on any of our streets, please day afternoon’s fi nal at the lower Gulf Islands Dirty Sanchez in the men’s recreational fi nal. Morrison said the tournament’s popularity was still competitive in all four divisions. Mor- contact us at: 250-537-9933 or Secondary School fi eld. The win provided a In the women’s recreational division, the is a result of the strong effort by many people rison said boosting participation levels will be [email protected] taste of sweet revenge for Black Creek players, Flashbacks were the only Salt Spring team who work behind the scenes to make it all hap- a priority ahead of next year’s tournament.
SAILING D.W. Salty is looking for material for D.W. Salty is looking for material for his column, his column, Streets of Salt Spring Islandwww.paulzolob.com Streets of Salt Spring Island Cheerful winds propel race If you have information on any of our Serving Salt Spring Island If you have information on any of our streets, please contact us at: streets, please contact us at: 250-537-9933 or & the Southern Gulf Islands 250-537-9933 or Ole Anderson skips leading By 2:30 p.m. the first boats began to [email protected] [email protected] reach the half-way mark at Vesuvius Buying or selling your home is not easy, Salt Spring boat as waves of boats followed for the dif- everyone has different needs and ficult leg down through Sansum Nar- concerns. I am always client focused. BY PETE MCGOVERN rows. With the tide changing to a strong SPECIAL TO THE DRIFTWOOD ebb, the back half of the fleet was swept 250.526.2626 After giving up the title they won in through the sinuous passage towards 2013 to Rags in last year’s race, Ben Cape Keppel. PARK LIKE SETTING Power and his crew on ‘baaad kitty’ With the wind picking up at the south Like new 1670 sq. ft. Lindal home on a park-like .55 acre property in reclaimed the Marshall Sharp Trophy on end of the island, the faster boats were the North Central area. 3 bedroom, Saturday. soon heading home, with Dragonfly 3 bathroom plus craft room and den. West facing, treed property The Henderson 30 and its crew from from Royal Vic crossing at 6:10 p.m. with lots of smaller Arbutus trees. 5 the Royal Victoria Yacht Club beat out and taking multihull line honours, and appliances plus propane fi replace. $349,000 a strong challenge from Ogopogo, the Valkyrie from Royal Van crossing at 6:32 locally sailed Left Coast Dart skippered p.m. to take monohull honours. by Paul Faget. Caliente, skippered by Ole Anderson, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY? On Friday night, the Salt Spring Island was the lead Salt Spring club boat, fin- Walk to town from this convenient GREAT FAMILY HOME OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY location at the end of McPhillips Ave. Sailing Club hosted the traditional lamb ishing at 8:20 p.m., enough for them to Located on a half-acre parcel, this move in ready 3 bedroom, REDUCED Very private .25 acre lot backs on to BBQ and registration party. The Fabu- win the Doug Thomas Award. two bathroom home with addition is in pristine condition. Mouat Park and its abundance of walking Over 1300 sq. ft., with the vaulted ceiling in the living room and trails. Zoning allows for a medical or lous Flakes soon had the crowd up and By midnight, most boats had fin- skylights in both bathrooms it is full of natural light. This well dental offi ce with up to two practitioners. dancing and the introduction of a bag- ished, but the remaining boats had to priced property offers even more value with the large south Den with separate entrance would be facing deck and single car garage. This could make a great ideal for a professional offi ce. Older piper in the group heralded the race contend with dying winds. Efferves- investment property with a long term tenant in place. New home had a major renovation in 1986. chair instigating an ad hoc wind dance cence 1, the final boat to finish, arrived roof and skylights and hot water tank in 2014. $319,000 Many possibilities here. $285,000 as insurance for race day. at 3:40 a.m. Ninety-nine boats varying in size from With most crew and skippers experi- 21 to 70 feet skippered by casual cruis- encing at least some sleep, coffee and ers to Olympic racers required the com- a pancake breakfast prepared by the petitors be split into seven divisions, Lions Club provided a precursor to the with starts timed to allow the slower much-anticipated awards ceremony. boats a chance to work their way out This is a unique event where winning of the harbour before the sports boats skippers are presented with gift baskets SALT SPRING TREASURE! 2100 sq.ft, 3 bath home on 1 ac with a spectacular ocean view. Covered entry, ALL IN ONE were unleashed after them. of predominantly island products and open concept with large kitchen, vaulted ceilings, gas fi replace, and den. You can have it all if you build on this lot. Over 5 acres of With seven almost perfect starts and a prizes donated by our many local and Lower level has a small kitchen area and separate entrance usable as a suite untouched south end land offering you a choice of fl at building or B&B as this property is located within the pilot area allowing secondary sites and gentle sloping land to the east. Ocean views available good north-east wind, boats were soon off-island sponsors. suites. Attached garage and paved circular driveway. 1 year old vinyl deck with with some clearing of trees located on this property. This ocean working their way out of Ganges Har- With great weather, a fast race, three aluminium and glass railing. Close to town on Maxwell Lake water, very private view picture is from adjacent undeveloped lot. The well is and quiet! $525,000. already in place, just bring your building plans. $349,000 bour with a vivid display of plumage as boats hitting rocks, one boat going their spinnakers were hoisted. aground five minutes from the fin- With a choice of a counter clockwise ish line and one boat aground in the My commitment to you is simple... direction favoured by the currents, the marina, it was all in all a fantastic 2015 ...quality customer service. fleet began to spread out through Cap- Round Salt Spring Race! tain’s Passage and on the long north- erly leg up to Southey Point as winds The writer is race chair of the 2015 Salt Paul Zolob Coast Capital Realty INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED became more unpredictable and shifty. Spring Island Sailing Club event. REALTOR® 24 | WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 SPORTS AND RECREATION www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood INTERNATIONAL SPORT Blind Salt Spring powerlifter finishes strong at Seoul games
Murby sets world record record in the process by deadlifting all be fine,” said Murby’s wife and female F11/12/13 class discus final 165 kilograms. guide Eva Fejes. “Incredible how the and earned a top-five shotput rank. By SEAN MCINTYRE Powerlifting pits competitors whole rankings could change so The IBSA World Games bring DRIFTWOOD STAFF against one another in three styles entirely with one attempt.” together blind athletes to compete A Salt Spring athlete left a lasting of weightlifting. A contestant’s overall Murby was eventually outdone by in a variety of sports every four years. impression on the competition at the ranking is determined by the cumu- Russian juggernaut Irina Demaso- Last week’s competition is Murby’s International Blind Sport Federation lative weights lifted in squat, bench va, who pulled a remarkable world- latest stop on the road to an appear- World Games in Seoul, South Korea. press and deadlifting. Competitors record of her own with a 140-kg squat. ance at the 2016 Paralympic Games Vanessa Murby pulled off a dra- get three chances for each type of lift, “I came to lift at least 127.5 kilo- in Rio de Janeiro. matic comeback in last week’s IBSA’s and tension rises as coaches employ grams [in the squat],” Murby wrote. All the latest details of Murby’s powerlifting competition to earn a last-minute weight changes to psych “If she can lift 140 or more, she training and competition — includ- silver medal overall and secure third out and outdo the opposition. worked hard and earned that. Good ing video from Seoul — can be place in the bench press event. “I was so nervous I could barely on her.” viewed online at the “Ness Murby: Photo contributed Murby established a new world contain it as I assured Ness it would Murby also finished fourth in the Road to Rio 2016” Facebook site. Ness Murby competing in Seoul.
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