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BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF Salt Spring Fire Protection District trustees want details about the use and long-term costs of decontamination sau- nas before they accept a donation from the Salt Spring Fire Rescue Foundation. “The saunas are for decontamination, but how do we know they’re not going to be used at four o’clock on a Satur- day afternoon for something else?” asked trustee Norbert Schlenker during Monday evening’s monthly fi re district meeting. The Fire Rescue Foundation has PHOTO BY JEN MACLELLAN offered to donate about $5,600 to the SAFE AND SOUND: From left, Salt Spring Fire Rescue members Capt. Dom Gaudet, fi eld incident technician Howard Holzapfel and Lt. district to buy two infrared saunas. Such Peter Andress are pleased with the results of their auto-extrication demo during Saturday’s Fire Prevention Week open house at the Ganges units are used by many fire departments in North America to induce an intense fi re hall. Holzapfel was removed from the vehicle unharmed. For more photos from the event, see the Driftwood’s Facebook page. sweat that helps detoxify firefighters after a fire incident, according to acting DEVELOPMENT fire chief Arjuna George. “For general health, saunas eliminate chemicals and toxins while improving blood circulation and recovery from fatigue,” George wrote in a September request letter to the Fire Rescue Foun- Ridge sale gets court blessing dation. “Infrared saunas receive all the health benefits but avoid the harm- Status of court case unclear ful and extremely hot air of traditional steam saunas.” BY SEAN MCINTYRE said Alistair Black during Thursday Mike Bell, vice-president of transaction George’s letter cites research that DRIFTWOOD STAFF night’s CROA AGM. “We have no reason advisory services with Ernst & Young, the shows firefighters face elevated cancer Members of the Channel Ridge Owners to believe that they will act against our court-appointed receiver in the Channel risks compared to the general popula- Association are voicing cautious opti- interests. With Onni, we would assume Ridge Properties Ltd. case, earlier this tion. Findings indicate firefighters are mism about last week’s B.C. Supreme that we are in it for the long haul.” week. more than twice as likely to contract tes- Court decision to approve the sale of The $5.75-million deal is subject to a Terms of the proposal indicate that Onni ticular cancer, 1.5 times more likely to be Channel Ridge Properties Ltd. to a num- 30-day appeal period that took effect fol- Group will acquire 950 acres of partially diagnosed with multiple myeloma and bered company affiliated with Vancou- lowing the Oct. 12 court decision. serviced land northeast of Vesuvius Bay at non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and 1.4 times ver-based Onni Group. “The parties are working towards a the end of Broadwell Road. more likely to get skin cancer. “We believe this is an opportunity closing at the conclusion of the appeal to establish a relationship with Onni,” period in early November,” confirmed CHANNEL RIDGE continued on 5 INFRARED continued on 3

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RCMP ISLANDS TRUST NORTH PENDER ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Liquor fuels assault incidents NOTICE is hereby given that the North Pender Island Local Trust Committee Thieves target locked asked to contact the Salt Spring He punched the door and a near- will hold a community information meeting and public hearing within a Special Island RCMP or CrimeStoppers. by vehicle. Local Trust Committee Business Meeting on the following proposed bylaws: vehicles An attempted theft from a “Threats were made toward the • Proposed Bylaw No. 203 – Cited as “North Pender Island Official motor vehicle on Lower Ganges police officer who approached the Community Plan Among 50 calls responded to by Road was also reported on Oct. individual,” an RCMP press release Bylaw No. 171, 2007, Amendment No. 2, 2016”; and Salt Spring RCMP last week was a 17. states. “The patron then charged • Proposed Bylaw No. 204 – Cited as “North Pender Island Land Use report of an assault on Vesuvius RCMP officers also responded at the police and a fight ensued Bylaw 103, 1996, Amendment No. 2, 2016.” Bay Road in the early morning to several calls during the week- before the patron was arrested. for the purpose of allowing the public to make representations to the Local hours of Sunday, Oct. 16. end’s storm relating to power The police officer sustained minor Trust Committee respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw at 9:30 A male reportedly assaulted a lines being down and on the road. injuries.” am, Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the North Pender Island Legion, 1344 female in an incident believed Police again responded to a McKinnon Road, Pender Island, BC. to have been fuelled by alcohol bar in the late hours of Oct. 10, and drugs. The matter is being where a large fight was reported At the public hearing, all persons who believe that their interest in property is Charges recommended investigated. to be in progress. A male who was affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity after assaults on police to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained RCMP also responded to two identified as being an instigator in the proposed bylaws. complaints regarding the theft or The previous week saw two inci- was arrested for causing a distur- attempted theft of items in locked dents result in assaults on local bance. Proposed Bylaw No. 203 – “North Pender Island Official Community Plan vehicles. A complainant reported police officers. A second male, who interject- Bylaw No. 171, 2007, Amendment No. 2, 2016:” that their vehicle, while parked Police were speaking with ed himself into the investigation, In general terms, the purpose of Proposed Bylaw No. 203 is to amend the North on Hereford Avenue, had been patrons in the parking lot of a became increasingly volatile and Pender Island Official Community Plan Bylaw 171 to enable short term vacation entered on Oct. 15. Several items drinking establishment in the aggressive with police. During the rentals as accessory uses in Residential zones and to adopt guidelines for of value were reported missing, early morning hours of Oct. 9 arrest of that male, a fight broke out short term vacation rentals to be permitted by Temporary Use Permits. including a laptop computer. when another patron exited the and a police officer was assaulted, Anyone with any information is building yelling and screaming. sustaining minor injuries. Proposed Bylaw No. 204 – “North Pender Island Land Use Bylaw 103, 1996, Amendment No. 2, 2016:” In general terms, the purpose of Bylaw 204 is to amend the North Pender PARKS & REC Island Land Use Bylaw 103 to permit short term vacation rentals as an accessory use in residential zones, under the home business regulations. This approach requires an owner or operator of the home business to reside Belcher trail opposed by neighbours on the property where the short term vacation rental takes place. A copy of the proposed bylaws and any background material that may Trails forum will (SWR) since 1992 as a intention at the time was the $88,350 budget has be considered by the Local Trust Committee in respect of the proposed community amenity to have the SRW for the been secured. The proj- bylaws may be inspected at the Islands Trust Office, #200 - 1627 Fort Street, review path exchange after the sub- benefit of everybody,” ect calls for foundation Victoria, B.C. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, division was created. PARC chair Jon Suk said. expansion and upgrades inclusive, excluding statutory holidays, commencing October 19, 2016 and priorities Developing the trail to He added that if a com- that will permit lacrosse, up to and including November 4, 2016. link with Mount Belcher munity amenity was not basketball, floor hockey, For the convenience of the public only, and not to satisfy Section 892(2) BY ELIZABETH NOLAN lands has been identified wanted, the commission pickleball and a tennis (e) of the Local Government Act, additional copies of the proposed bylaws DRIFTWOOD STAFF as one of the top three would have accepted a practice wall to share the may be inspected at various Notice Boards on North Pender Island, B.C., Concerted opposi- priorities of PARC’s Trail cash-in-lieu payment space. commencing October 19, 2016. The proposed bylaws can also be viewed on tion from seven neigh- Advisory Committee. instead. the internet at www.isandstrust.bc.ca/npender/housing. bouring properties to a However, doing so Commissioners agreed Centennial Park proposed trail from Lib- would require relocating to wait six months to Written submissions may be delivered to: erty Hall Lane to Mount a 30-metre strip over a review the plan. They Staff recommenda- 1. The office of the Islands Trust by mail at #200 - 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. V8R 1H8, by Fax (250) 405-5155 prior to 4:30 p.m., November 4, 2016 Belcher has caused Salt private driveway shared noted a trails forum taking tions for the final master 2. By email to [email protected]. Spring’s Parks and Rec- by five property owners in place next month might plan for Centennial Park 3. After 4:30 p.m., November 4, 2016, to the Local Trust Committee at the reation Commission order to avoid going over change the project’s pri- are expected to be made Community Information Meeting & Public Hearing at 9:30 am, Saturday, to delay consideration a large cliff. Those proper- ority level, because part at PARC’s November November 5, 2016. of the project for six ty owners are adamantly of the forum will be spent meeting. Ovington said months. opposed to the plan and creating an objective tool he had recently received The public is encouraged to send any electronic response to vicphsub@ Parks manager Dan to any trail at all. One per- with a set of criteria to additional public input, islandstrust.bc.ca. The Islands Trust does not guarantee that any email sub- Ovington had originally son has threatened legal evaluate all potential trail including a false scare mission will be received by the North Pender Island Local Trust Committee. recommended deferring action if it goes ahead. projects. that a number of heri- Reasonable efforts will be made to provide email submissions, if they are the trail’s management Ovington said two “A portion of [the tage trees were in dan- opened and received, to the North Pender Island Local Trust Committee for consideration, but the public should not rely on email as a means of provid- plan review for one year property owners at the neighbours’] driveway ger of being cut down ing a written submission. since PARC already has base of the SRW are also actually goes over our immediately. a number of projects in opposed, and one of them property as well, so that CRD manager Karla Written comments made in response to this notice will also be available for the works, some of which has placed private prop- could be a tool for nego- Campbell said the public review. have caused contention erty and no trespassing tiation,” Ovington said. administration team Inquiries regarding the proposed bylaws may be directed to the Islands in the community. signs on PARC’s property. would be putting togeth- Trust Office, Justine Starke, Island Planner, at (250) 405-5189 or, for Toll Free “Given the timing, is Commissioners asked Multi-sport box er a package for the pub- access, request a transfer via Enquiry BC: In Vancouver (604) 660-2421 and this a fight we want to whether the property lic outlining how they elsewhere in BC 1-800-663-7867. take on right now?” he owners were able to pur- The project manage- had arrived at recom- asked during the com- chase property in that ment plan for a major mendations, since some NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE NORTH PENDER ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE mission’s meeting Mon- location because the sub- renovation of the multi- members of the public PUBLIC HEARING. day evening. division had taken place, sport box at Portlock Park were joining the con- Ovington explained which was confirmed. received commissioners’ versation after much of Sharon Lloyd-deRosario, Deputy Secretary that PARC has owned a “That’s unfortunate, approval, despite the the consultation process statutory right-of-way because I believe the fact that only $35,350 of had already taken place.

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Mark Leiren-Young presents Services declared the population among Most people didn’t know one of the eight most-endangered marine new work on Oct. 26 populations in the United States. The pod that fisherman had was listed as endangered under Canada’s By SEAN MCINTYRE Species at Risk Act in 2002 and is the DRIFTWOOD STAFF declared a full-scale war world’s only officially endangered orca There came a point in his journey to population. learn about the killer whale called Moby on the orcas to protect Yet pressure on the Southern Residents Doll when Mark Leiren-Young felt his persists. Earlier this month, scientists quest had taken on a life of its own. lucrative salmon stocks. were dismayed by news of the death of He’d spent years searching archives, L95, a male killer whale who succumbed conducting interviews and pondering One such scheme called for boats to to a fungal infection that formed due to a scientific literature to understand Moby herd the whales into shallow waters, where poorly placed identification tag. Doll’s plight and share whatever lessons the air force could swoop bomb the pods The anti-whaling firepower may be rel- there were to learn from the killer whale into extinction. egated to history, but threats to orcas are who changed the world. At the height of this anti-orca frenzy in as pressing as they’ve ever been due to Leiren-Young inevitably found a Moby 1964, Moby Doll was towed into Vancou- habitat loss, vessel conflict and threat- Dick scholar. In the great 1851 epic by ver Harbour. Whalers had tried to kill the ened food supply. Herman Melville, Captain Ahab symbol- whale for the Vancouver Aquarium, but With plans to increase shipments of izes man’s consuming drive to conquer the wound up bringing back a live specimen. diluted bitumen and LNG through the wild. He chases the great whale to the ends News headlines heralded the arrival of a Southern Residents’ living room, Leiren- of the earth and back in a literary pursuit bloodthirsty monster. Crowds gathered Young’s history of the killer whale who of monumental proportions. Following but rumours of the whale’s cannibalistic changed the world propelled him into the some reading between the lines, the schol- tendencies, gnashing teeth and irrepress- heart of a very timely debate. ar determined Ahab probably spent two ible lust for killing failed to come true; “The National Energy Board report says years on the hunt. A book launch for Mark Leiren-Young’s new the freak show quickly transformed into if [the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion “I realized I’d been chasing my whale a love-in that set the tone for the environ- project] goes ahead it will bring signifi- book will be held Oct. 26 at the library. six times longer than Ahab,” Leiren-Young mental movement and a paradigm shift in cant adverse impacts, and the reality is said during an interview from a literary whale-human relations. that this is a population that cannot sur- festival in Calgary last week. British Columbians didn’t know about the Moby Doll spawned scientific inquiry led vive significant adverse impacts,” he said. That was about a decade ago, before creature that’s become the de facto mascot by the likes of Michael Bigg, Ian MacAskie “If everything goes wonderfully as in the Leiren-Young wrote about Moby Doll for for the Salish Sea and Pacific Northwest. and American Kenneth Balcomb, and best-case scenario, it [still] means extinc- The Walrus, presented a Jack Webster Most people, for example, didn’t know established modern understanding of kill- tion for these whales. Ignoring that part of Award-winning radio documentary for that fisherman had declared a full-scale er whale populations and behaviour in the the report is pretty irresponsible.” CBC’s Ideas and completed his latest book, war on the orcas to protect lucrative salm- Salish Sea and beyond. Moby Doll may have changed the way The Killer Whale Who Changed the World, on stocks. Fishing fleets were outfitted Before Bigg arrived on the scene, peo- people think about whales more than 50 earlier in 2016. with an array of whale-killing weaponry, ple commonly believed tens of thousands years ago, but Leiren-Young shows we When he discovered that one of the first a 50-calibre anti-whale machine gun was of whales lurked off the coast. A closer have more to learn from his lessons. killer whales ever taken into captivity was installed north of Campbell River over- look revealed a population of only 549 Leiren-Young will read from A Killer caught off the coast of Saturna Island in looking Seymour Narrows and propos- orcas between California and Alaska. Whale Who Changed the World on 1964, Leiren-Young couldn’t believe the als were launched to equip the Canadian In early 2016, the population of South- Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Salt story wasn’t more widely known. He’d soon Coast Guard with explosive bullets, bazoo- ern Resident orcas was 83 animals. In Spring Island Public Library Program discover, however, there were many things kas, dynamite, depth charges and mortars. 2015, the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Room. Fire Rescue Foundation endorses safety and training projects

INFRARED for a second digital screen for use in live-fire dation, chair Carol Dodd said she highly donation. continued from 1 training exercises held at the Burgoyne Val- endorses both projects as they fit within “I’m a little reluctant to proceed without ley training facility. The $5,000 (US) screen the foundation’s mandate to support the knowing the operational considerations: Space for the saunas is available at the would be used alongside another similar health, safety and training of firefighters. Where it’s going to fit. How much power Central fire hall, George added. screen and two smoke generators to simu- “We are prepared to fully fund both proj- it’s going to draw. What it’s going to cost us Each sauna can accommodate two users late a live-fire incident. ects if the SSFPD is willing to accept these when it breaks in six months. And whether and could be made available around the “We are looking into an additional screen enhancements on behalf of the firefighters employees are getting paid for being in the clock to help the department “further to enhance the training experience and and the community,” Dodd wrote. sauna,” Schlenker said. reduce the chances of being exposed to improve our maintenance of crucial fire- Fire trustees have asked for a clear busi- George will present further informa- cancer-causing byproducts and carcino- fighting skills,” George wrote in his request ness case and operational guidelines for tion about the decontamination units gens,” George said. to the foundation. the new saunas and the training screen and training screen at the fire board’s The acting fire chief also requested funds Writing on behalf of the Fire Rescue Foun- before they decide whether to accept the Nov. 21 meeting.

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ISLANDS TRUST Capital Regional District Notice to Electors within the Capital Regional District Meeting decorum Alternative Approval Process for CRD Bylaw 4119 and Bylaw 4123 Emergency Response Dispatch Centre concerns Trust Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Capital Regional District (“CRD”) proposes to adopt: Official guidelines to be he promised to give more infor- • Bylaw No. 4119, “911 Call Answer Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1, 2016”, to authorize the borrowing of $16,000,000 mation verbally about speaking to fund the land purchase and construction of a new Emergency Response Dispatch Centre, including initial installation made more prominent procedures at the start of the of furniture, fixtures and equipment; and town hall sessions. BY ELIZABETH NOLAN Trustees George Grams and • Bylaw No. 4123, “Emergency Response Telephone Extended Service Establishment Bylaw, No. 1, 1997, Amendment DRIFTWOOD STAFF Peter Grove agreed with the pro- Bylaw No. 1, 2016”, to amend the 911 emergency response telephone service function to allow for construction of The Salt Spring Local Trust posal. the facility. Committee is planning to make “[The meeting] should have The new Emergency Response Dispatch Centre will unify the 911 primary safety answering points and police dispatch a section of its meeting proce- a certain dignity, and when that for the Region. The cost of borrowing will be funded through the existing 911 call answer levy and lease revenue as dure bylaw more public follow- dignity’s removed, it’s demean- appropriate. ing a town hall outburst last ing for the Local Trust Commit- month. tee and it’s demeaning for the Take further notice that the CRD may proceed with Bylaw No. 4119 and Bylaw No. 4123 unless at least 28,078 electors Section 28 of the meeting community,” Grams said. within the CRD indicate by signing the elector response forms, that the Board must obtain the assent of the electors by bylaw states the chair is respon- Grove said the attack nature of way of an assent vote (referendum) before proceeding to adopt Bylaw No. 4119 and Bylaw No. 4123. sible for preserving order, and the communication made it dif- may deny the right to address ficult to respond. The elector response form must be in the form as established by the CRD and forms are available from the CRD on request the meeting to any individual or “If the points had been made or from the CRD website. The only persons entitled to sign elector response forms are electors of the area to which the delegation who “makes defama- in a more civilized tone, we alternative approval process opportunity applies. The alternative approval process opportunity applies within the 911 tory remarks about any person could perhaps have had a debate emergency response telephone service area, which is comprised of all the municipalities and electoral areas in the Capital or speaks disrespectfully of any and facilitated a conversation.” Regional District, as follows: Central Saanich, Colwood, Esquimalt, Highlands, Langford, Oak Bay, Metchosin, North Saanich, person; addresses issues not Saanich, Sidney, Sooke, Victoria, View Royal; and Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island and Southern Gulf Islands electoral areas. contained within the written Veterinary expansion The deadline for delivering the original signed elector response forms, in relation to Bylaw No. 4119 and Bylaw No. 4123, application of the individual to the CRD is 4:00 pm on Friday, December 2, 2016. Forms must be received by the deadline to be counted. or delegation; or immoderately idea supported raises his or her voice, or uses During the applications por- The CRD has estimated that the total number of electors within the service area is 280,787 and that 10% of that number profane, vulgar or offensive lan- tion of Thursday’s meeting, the or 28,078 electors must submit elector response forms to prevent the CRD from enacting Bylaw No. 4119 and Bylaw No. guage, gestures or signs.” LTC approved a rezoning request 4123 without the assent of the electors by referendum. to permit the construction of a Questions regarding the Emergency Response Dispatch Centre project may be directed to Shawn Carby, Senior Manager, “We owe it to everybody single family home on Park Drive Protective Services, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, 250.360.3186, [email protected], during regular office hours Monday to instead of the commercial accom- Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from the date of this notice until December 2, 2016. modations permitted there, and to provide an accepted a varied timeline on Qualifications for Resident and Non-Resident Property Electors landscaping completion for new opportunity for a Summerside Village townhomes Resident Elector: You are entitled to submit an elector response form as a Resident Elector if you are 18 years or older on at 107 Atkins Rd. the date of submission of the elector response form, are a Canadian citizen, have resided in British Columbia for 6 months safe meeting place.” Trustees also discussed send- and in the Capital Regional District for at least 30 days prior to signing the elector response form. ing an application for the non- peter luckham Non-Resident Property Elector: You may submit an elector response form as a Non-Resident Property Elector if you are farm use of agricultural reserve Chair, Salt Spring Local Trust 18 years or older on the date of submission of the elector response form, are a Canadian citizen, have resided in British land at 300 LePage Rd. on to the Committee Columbia for 6 months, have owned and held registered title to property in the Capital Regional District for 30 days and provincial Agricultural Land do NOT qualify as a Resident Elector. If there is more than one registered owner of the property (either as joint tenants or Commission. It will first go to the tenants in common) only one individual may, with the written consent of the majority, submit an elector response form. “It’s well within our jurisdic- LTC’s Agricultural Advisory Plan- tion to convey that message,” ning Commission for comment, To obtain an elector response form, or for questions about the alternative approval process, contact CRD Legislative and LTC chair Peter Luckham said but trustees gave full support to Information Services, PO Box 1000, 625 Fisgard Street, 5th Floor, Victoria, BC V8W 2S6, email [email protected], telephone during a discussion on town hall the concept of expanding the Salt 250.360.3127 or toll free 1-800-663-4425 local 3127 from 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. management at Thursday’s LTC Spring Veterinary Clinic. meeting. He added, “We owe it to A staff report noted applicant A copy of the elector response form may be downloaded from: everybody to provide an oppor- Malcolm Bond and his family www.crd.bc.ca/about/how-we-are-governed/elections-other-voting tunity for a safe meeting place.” practise active farming on 21 of Elector response forms may also be obtained at the CRD offices listed below. The matter was precipitated the 33 hectares and the expanded by an incident at the Sept. 30 clinic will take up just 0.1 hect- A copy of Bylaw No. 4119 and Bylaw No. 4123, and a copy of this Notice may be inspected during regular office hours, meeting, when a Salt Spring resi- are (1,000 square metres). Staff 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from the date of this notice until December 30, 2016, dent became upset that a matter found that the application meets at the following CRD locations: had been moved ahead on the the ALC guidelines for non- • public notice board in the lobby of CRD headquarters, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria agenda before the public could farm use as the veterinary clinic • Panorama Recreation Centre, 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich comment at the town hall. His “would allow an active farm to address to the LTC included diversify and broaden its income, • Juan de Fuca Local Area Services office, #3-7450 Butler Road, Sooke curse words, shouting and per- while not decreasing the farm- • Integrated Water Services, 479 Island Highway, Victoria sonal accusations. ing capability of the property.” • SSI Administration (PARC) Office, 145 Vesuvius Bay Road, Salt Spring Island Luckham said trustees, staff In addition, staff found the vet- • on the CRD website: and the audience were made erinary practice benefits farming uncomfortable by the scene. He and the greater community since for Bylaw No. 4119 and Bylaw No. 4123: www.crd.bc.ca/about/document-library/Documents/bylaws/ suggested adding signage with it includes treatment of farm ani- bylawssubjecttoreferendumoralternativeapprovalprocess the relevant part of the meet- mals as well as pets. for this Notice: www.crd.bc.ca/about/how-we-are-governed/elections-other-voting ing procedures bylaw, along The application must come Given under my hand at Victoria, BC this 12th day of October, 2016 with wording that bad behav- back to the LTC before it is for- Brent Reems, Corporate Officer iour won’t be tolerated, at the warded on to the provincial meeting hall’s entrance. As well, authority. Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 | 5 GANGES BOARDWALK News Follow the Driftwood on Twitter Harbourwalk planning inches ahead Updates http://twitter.com/GIDriftwood CRD to create one member at large. Grams said he felt that SAM ANDERSON steering committee such a committee might be APPLIANCE REPAIR too small and too limited by BY ELIZABETH NOLAN structural constraints. • Prompt, Reliable & Professional Service DRIFTWOOD STAFF “It’s important that the • Factory Authorized Warranty Technician Salt Spring’s local govern- whole community feels a for all Makes & Models ment bodies continue to take sense of ownership [in the • Hot Water Tank & Appliance Installation small steps toward the long- project],” he said, and added • Licensed Refrigeration anticipated goal of complet- later on in the discussion, • Fully Insured & Security Screened ing the Ganges boardwalk. “I’m optimistic they can con- • Kenmore Service Technician 250-537-5268 The Local Trust Committee sider a wide compendium of EMERGENCY SERVICE [email protected] will continue to work toward issues that I think the com- rezoning four Ganges proper- munity will wish them to do.” 124 Lawnhill Drive, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1M9 ties with the aim of facilitat- Also helping to move the ing harbourwalk construc- project ahead, at its Oct. 12 tion, although Islands Trust meeting the Capital Regional planner Jason Youmans out- District Board approved a lined some of the concerns proposal from the Salt Spring Every SetDRIFTWOOD AD PROOF received through referrals to Electoral Area to contribute of Lost Keys IMMEDIATE response required other agencies at Thursday’s photo by gail sjuberg $150,000 from the Federal LTC meeting. The main issues Part of blocked boardwalk on Ganges Marina property. The Gas Tax Community Works Please proof this ad carefully and reply ASAP with your approval or changes. are potential problems with Fund to develop a board- Has a Story traffic and parking if com- existing structures are slated for evaluation. walk infrastructure plan and If you have changes, please respond ASAP thus allowing the production team time to make the changes indicated. mercial development takes to renovate Pecks Cove Park, “We lost our keysIf we at ado hockey not receive game out a response of by MONDAY AT 5 PM this ad goes to press in this format. place on the upland portion tive water sources exist. ters would be outside PARC’s located at the northern end of of the boardwalk area, and “They’re not going to dig scope and that the commit- the boardwalk. A staff report, town, including our expensive-to-replace potable water supply to any too many wells on this par- tee would be mainly con- the terms of reference for the smart key for the car. Our War Amps key tag Thanks very much. new buildings. ticular property — and if they cerned with project design steering committee and the did its job when our keys were returned to Trustees supported a staff do, they’re going to be salt and implementation. project management plan Gulf Islands recommendation to rescind water,” he said. “We’re here to project man- are now awaiting approval us last week by courier, much to our relief.” a previous motion stating the A staff recommendation age and build infrastructure,” from CRD senior administra- – War Amps supporter Driftwood Your CommunI t Y n ewspaper sIn C e 1960 draft rezoning bylaw is not to have a future boardwalk she said. tion, Campbell said at PARC’s contrary to the Islands Trust steering committee consid- While the LTC had origi- monthly meeting on Monday The Key Tag Service – it’s free Policy Statement. The poli- er potable water and traffic nally envisioned a joint task evening. and it works. Nearly 13,000 cy requires a potable water issues more closely did not force between the Islands Director Wayne McIntyre supply, which is not secure get much traction with the Trust and CRD that includ- explained the $150,000 will sets of lost keys are because of North Salt Spring Capital Regional District, ed members of the public, go toward a geotechnical returned every year. Waterworks’ moratorium which will be convening the Campbell said the current study and an assessment of on new connections and committee under the Salt proposal as a PARC com- the existing boardwalk to see the proposed zone’s cliffside Spring Parks and Recreation mittee is for a five-member if any of the structure can Order key tags online. location. Commission. Salt Spring’s group that will include one be salvaged first, with any George Grams said he senior CRD manager Karla LTC member, the chairs of remaining funds going to The War Amps The War Amps does not receive government grants. would like to acknowledge Campbell, who attended the CRD parks and transpor- Pecks Cove Park, hopefully in 1 800 250-3030 NSSWD’s concern, and noted the LTC meeting to answer tation commissions, CRD time for Canada 150 celebra- Charitable Registration No.: waramps.ca 13196 9628 RR0001 that few options for alterna- questions, said such mat- director Wayne McIntyre, and tions in 2017. Millions unrecoverable by investors

CHANNEL RIDGE part of the Ernst & Young report. Chapel for last week’s AGM that continued from 1 The Channel Ridge property is a B.C. Supreme Court judge also valued at $7.8 million, according approved the sale of Channel A Male Stripper Parody The property development to 2016 BC Assessment figures. Ridge Properties Ltd. to View- & Improv Comedy Show firm will pay Kelowna’s Paradigm The original project sought to point Enterprises in 2014. The Mortgage Investment Corpora- create a multi-zoned village devel- buyer withdrew its offer based on tion, holder of the first-priority opment comprising 400 homes. the NSSWD’s water restrictions. mortgage, $5.65 million. A fur- Basic infrastructure and permis- The failed transaction is subject ther $100,000 will be distributed sion to access water from the to ongoing legal proceedings proportionally to other creditors NSSWD is in place for approxi- launched by Paradigm Mortgage associated with the beleaguered mately 121 lots. The water dis- Investment Corporation against project. trict’s ongoing moratorium on the NSSWD, Islands Trust and Channel Ridge Properties Ltd. new water connections has nixed the Salt Spring Island Watershed has more than $56 million in plans for further homes at the site. Preservation Society. debt, according to a September The report points out the origi- Speaking Thursday night on report released by Ernst & Young nal Channel Ridge Properties behalf of the NSSWD, trustee Jeff Inc. Nearly $12 million is owed to Ltd. development was plagued Thompson said he is pleased to Paradigm and the remainder to by a drastic crash in recreational hear news of a potential sale but 14 unsecured creditors, including property sales following the 2008 unsure how this will affect the Equishare Mortgage Investment financial crisis, unanticipated lawsuit. Corporation ($37 million), Olym- costs to clear and level the proj- The Onni Group is one of North pia Trust Company ($7.2 million), ect site, inadequate sewage infra- America’s leading private real Salt Spring Excavating ($271,824), structure and “significant” man- estate developers, with exten- Syer Marketing Group ($64,111), agement turnover. sive experience designing, devel- Focus ($30,800) and Creus Engi- The deal gives Onni Group oping, building and managing neering Ltd. ($14,155). control over Channel Ridge Envi- large-scale real estate develop- A SHOW FOR ALL “The proposal is supported by ronmental Systems Ltd., which is ment projects, according to court GENDERS… 19+ ONLY Paradigm, who will suffer a mate- the sewage system that currently documents. The company has WARNING! rial loss in excess of $6 million serves properties within the exist- built over 7,500 homes in the past No extreme nudity, on its secured mortgage. Based ing Channel Ridge subdivision. decade and owns and manages just extreme hilarity! on the discussions and analysis CRESL is currently flagged by the commercial property and rental provide above, [Ernst and Young] provincial Ministry of Environ- apartments throughout North cannot envision any scenario in ment for operating beyond its America. which a liquidation of the proper- specified capacity. A spokesperson for the Onni Nov. 5th ArtsSpring Theatre | For tickets call 250-537-2102 ty will yield a recovery in excess of Ross reminded those assem- Group could not be reached for www.thecomicstrippers.com what is owed to Paradigm,” reads bled at the Community Gospel comment. 6 | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

2016 CCNA Awards Gold - Feature Series (Elizabeth Nolan) | Gold - Environmental Writing (Elizabeth Nolan) Gold - Special Section (Best of Salt Spring Island) | Silver - Community Newspaper Magazine (Gulf Islander) Bronze - Local Cartoon (Dennis Parker) C ANADIAN 2016 BCYCNA Awards COMMUNITY Silver - Environmental Initiative (Elizabeth Nolan) | Bronze - General Excellence NEWSPAPER OPINION AWARD 2012 EDITORIAL New neighbours ince Channel Ridge Properties Ltd. was incorporated in 1984, the company’s pro- Sposed development site on Salt Spring’s scenic northwestern corner has been envisioned as a potential retirement paradise, a vibrant new village, and a world-class hub for conferences and conventions.

But despite all the best-case-scenarios, antici- pated returns on investment and carefully crafted business plans, the Channel Ridge saga stands alone as the island’s largest development that never hap- VIEWPOINT by Gary Holman pened. And that’s saying a lot. THE ISSUE: In recent years, islanders Channel Ridge Electoral reform a priority for MLA have watched plans for the ill-fated Bullock Lake Vil- The 2015 federal election has put electoral reform on the front outcome. The contrary results of two referenda suggest a clearer WE SAY: lage Resort veer from farce burner in Canada. The federal parliamentary committee examin- mandate from voters is necessary to proceed with electoral reform. Welcome to the to tragedy more than once. ing electoral reform will make its recommendations to the federal One approach to a referendum question that could be consid- neighbourhood Over a century ago, a government by year end, with government’s response expected next ered here was taken by New Zealand, fi rst holding a referendum on full-scale subdivision was spring. whether to move to some form of PR. The specifi c type of PR could carefully laid out near As Offi cial Opposition spokesperson for democratic reform in then be decided by government based on public consultation. The Walker Hook to accommodate the site originally B.C., I want to make clear our commitment to making electoral threshold for success also must be a clear majority (not an arbitrarily planned for Victoria’s Empress Hotel. Main Street reform an issue in the 2017 provincial election. high threshold), and government must support the referendum and still exists on Salt Spring’s north end, but it’s very dif- In 2013, only 24 per cent of eligible voters and less than half of the subsequent consultation process with comprehensive and objective ferent from the bustling, cosmopolitan thoroughfare people who cast ballots voted for the current Liberal government, information, possibly under the auspices of Elections BC. If voters pioneering investors probably envisioned. which under the “fi rst past the post” (FPTP) system holds 100 per approve, an NDP government will hold the 2021 election under a Last week’s B.C. Supreme Court decision to cent of the power in the legislature. The Offi cial Opposition loses PR-type system. approve the sale of Channel Ridge Properties Ltd. to every vote on virtually all of our legislative proposals, regardless of In B.C., there is also strong public concern about the undue infl u- Vancouver’s Onni Group signals a new start for the how constructive or strongly supported by the public. ence of “big money” in politics. The Offi cial Opposition believes we Channel Ridge project. A glance at Onni’s website The Green and Conservative parties received 13 per cent of votes should ban political donations from corporations and unions, and reveals the company has extensive experience with in 2013, but between them have only one per cent of the MLAs. This place limits on personal donations , all of which are in place at the residential, commercial and industrial projects means that the FPTP system leaves more than half of voters with zero federal level. We also would reinstate spending limits on political across the Lower Mainland and the Greater Toronto power in the legislature. The unfairness of our system is a key factor parties during the 60-day pre-election period and place government Area. The company’s reach extends across Canada, underlying voter cynicism and declining electoral participation. advertising under the auspices of the Auditor General of B.C. We through the United States and into Mexico. Now The Offi cial Opposition believes British Columbians should be would ban government advertising altogether in the four-month they’re on Salt Spring. asked to move to a system of proportional representation (PR), some pre-election period. It’s been nearly three decades since the original form of which is used by over 80 countries in the world, including My colleagues and I have also introduced more than a dozen vision was hatched for Channel Ridge, and the proj- parliaments like our own in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and bills during this term — none supported by the BC Liberals — to ect’s legacy includes broken promises, jilted inves- New Zealand. There are different types of PR systems, but they all make government more open and accountable. Since the Liberal tors and a scarred landscape. We’ve defi nitely been ensure the proportion of seats each party wins in parliament refl ects government has refused to even consider democratic reforms in the down this road before and have no guarantee our their share of the popular vote. legislature, it appears the only way such reforms will happen is to new neighbour can rescue the Channel Ridge train British Columbia has already voted twice on a specifi c PR system: change government. wreck, but Onni Group’s track record offers hope the single transferable vote or STV. The 2005 referendum resulted they may have what it takes to realize even part of in 58 per cent support (just shy of an arbitrary 60 per cent approval The writer is the New Democrat critic on democratic reform and the potential of a golden piece of Salt Spring land. threshold), but the second referendum in 2009 had the opposite Saanich North and the Islands MLA.

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Quote of the Week: “ The saunas are for decontamination, but how do we know they’re not going to be used on a Saturday afternoon for something else?” Island Voices NORBERT SCHLENKER, SSI fire protection district trustee Salt Spring Ssay We asked: What would you like to see happen at the Channel Ridge Sam Benoit Lili MacAllister Troy Dunnett Tamara Lemky Jane Albo Properties site? I hope they do something I’ve been here less than a Whatever it is, let’s use some Something low key, low Low-income housing is constructive rather than week, but housing is expen- renewable energy like solar impact, aesthetically pleas- needed. destructive. sive; maybe some affordable panels. ing and not putting strain on housing. the area’s limited resources.

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arrative of Black Heritage We are forever grateful who bought pies from plies. Country Grocer is who donated apples: Tribute for on Salt Spring Island. that we got a chance to the Women’s Institute of an amazing supporter of Janice Booth, Elizabeth And it was an honour to visit Naidine during our Salt Spring Island at the fundraising on Salt Spring Buchanan, Harry Burton islander celebrate Naidine at our recent “stealth” visit to Salt Spring Fall Fair or the Island. of Apple Luscious Organ- then Creekside Forest- the rock for her daughter Apple Festival. Thank you to Slegg’s ic Orchard, Norm Elliott, Naidine Sims area home on a crisp Jan. Judy Sims’ farewell party. We had a wonderful Lumber, the Farmers’ Garry Oaks Winery, Don She could do the elec- 1 a few years ago. Born Dance on, Naidine. year, thanks to all of you Institute, Robin Reid Meierhoffer, Conrad tric slide, bake a mean on New Year’s Day, she’d Evelyn C. White, who purchased pies from and Ken Adshead for the Pilon and Jillian Reid. apple pie and tell spell- told us earlier in the year Joanne Bealy, us or donated items for us wooden floor at the pie Also thank you to those binding stories about her that she’d never had a Halifax, N.S. to sell and make our pies. booth at the Farmers’ who helped us by baking great grandmother Sylvia party on the actual date We would especially Institute. pies or who came to our Stark. of her birth. So, we hap- Big bites of like to thank Country Thank you to Catherine pie bees to help. It was a pleasure to pily hosted a bash for her Grocer for their dona- Mellstrom for sour cher- Connie Cudrak, “hang” with Naidine dur- during which she rightly thanks tion of whipping cream ries and Jean Davis for Pie co-ordinator ing the years we worked rejoiced in the love show- We are sending arm- as well as the discounts blackberries and pies. SSI Women’s Institute on our book, Every Good- ered upon her by family fuls of cherry and apple they gave us on pie-mak- Thank you to the fol- bye Ain’t Gone: A Photon- and friends. blossoms to everyone ing and pie-serving sup- lowing people or farms MORE LETTERS continued on 8 Study cultivates the ‘Bowen Island experience’ Submitted by the SSI Incorporation that led to Bowen’s refer- date. This being so, informed opinion on the matter of gover- Study Committee endum. It also included the ISC instructed its nance. what subsequently hap- incorporation consultant to gather We received from Bowen’s chief adminis- Why is the ISC providing pened after incorpo- the official numbers trative officer the names and contact infor- ration. Based on the and prepare a histori- mation for 25 individuals who met this information about Bowen Committee Operational studycorner cal tax comparison criterion and we sent the following ques- Island? Guidelines assigned to of Salt Spring, Bowen tion to each of them: “We are attempting us by the MCSCD, we Island and other simi- to contact all of Bowen Island’s past and During the winter of 2015-2016, the Incor- felt an obligation as part of our mandate to lar municipalities. This comparison will be current elected officials and are asking for poration Study Committee (ISC) received do our best to meet this information need. available later this month. their views as to what they consider to extensive feedback from the community These guidelines defined the role of the ISC On the qualitative front, we were asked be the pluses and the minuses associated about what they felt they needed to know to to include: what the Bowen community “experienced” with Bowen’s incorporation. Our request make an informed decision on the question • oversight of the preparation of an incor- as a result of incorporation. To attempt to is deliberately that open-ended, with no of incorporation for Salt Spring, should a vote poration study and analysis of community address this in a technical and objective questionnaire to complete and no specific be called. issues, by a consultant with B.C. local govern- manner, the ISC considered a few approach- topics on which you must comment. That One topic that received over 40 written ment expertise; es. said, we would welcome any observations comments, and considerable discussion and • oversight of the local process of com- First, we investigated the idea of commis- you feel qualified to make on incorpora- concern at the 2015 open house events, relat- munity discussion and debate of the implica- sioning a professionally conducted survey tion’s effect, if any, on the level of volun- ed to what other municipalities had expe- tions of island incorporation; of three to four municipalities, including teerism in the community; specifically, the rienced. The community most often asked • promotion of a process that is inclusive Bowen Island. We rejected this at our March willingness of Bowen’s residents to serve on about was Bowen Island, as it is the only and provides appropriate information to ISC meeting after talking with a research boards and commissions, and as directors incorporated island in the Islands Trust. enable members of the community to make firm, which advised us that finding enough of not-for-profit organizations.” It was clear to the ISC that this topic need- an informed decision about island incorpo- people who had lived through both the We added the question about the impact ed to be explored in some detail, and we also ration. pre- and post-incorporation time period on on volunteerism because this was a specific understood it to fall within our mandate to Bowen Island would make it very difficult topic on which we had received considerable do just that. H ow did the ISC tackle this to provide a statistically meaningful result. feedback. On May 17, 2016, the ISC received a com- information requirement? Second, we agreed at our April meeting munication from the Ministry of Community, to look for letters and articles from Bowen’s What are the results? Sport and Cultural Development (MCSCD), This information requirement was a chal- local media and town council that were confirming that “Bowen Island Municipality lenge to address without conveying real or on the subject of incorporation, and then We sent out 25 surveys in July, asking for is the only municipality within the Trust area, perceived bias, and was discussed at several post these as written on our website. Upon responses by Sept. 30. Two follow-up requests therefore it makes sense that the Salt Spring meetings. investigation, we were told there was no were subsequently made. From this list of Island public would be interested in find- There was both a quantitative component such material to be found. 25, 11 people responded, two declined to ing out general information about the study and a qualitative component to the informa- Third, we then decided to pursue an respond, one email address was not current process (on Bowen Island) that preceded the tion being sought. From a quantitative, finan- idea proposed by a member of the public, and 11 did not reply. 1999 successful incorporation referendum.” cial perspective, there was some concern Michael Wall, who suggested at our May We have posted on the ISC website all The ministry then provided the 1999 expressed about what had happened to taxes meeting that we survey past and present responses received, without any editing, in the Restructure Study for Bowen Island and this on Bowen Island, and in other municipalities, members of Bowen Island Council and sequence in which we received them. If you document was posted on the ISC website. as compared to Salt Spring. This issue was then post the responses we received. These are interested in reading these opinions, you The ISC also understood that the commu- debated in public last winter with facts and would be individuals who, by virtue of will find them at www.ssiincorporationstudy. nity’s interest extended beyond the process figures being cited that the ISC could not vali- having served on council, would have an com under “Facts & Articles.” 8 | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 OPINION www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood

More letters vices such as education, health care, police and infrastructure continued from 7 such as roads; • Employees support local suppliers of goods and services; Rants and Roses • Employees bring visitors and tourists who spend money in Civil war the community; Looks like America, “the city on a hill,” is having its very own • Businesses provide locally convenient services to residents Rants near-death experience, but the glaring light at the end of that and visitors; To the Mansell Road fruit thief: If you had asked, we would long tunnel isn’t the shining gates of heaven. Instead, it’s the furi- • Businesses provide donations to local charities, children’s have been happy to share some of our plums, apples and pears ous flames of a self-induced civil war. activities, churches, sports and fundraising activities; with you. Instead, you chose to creep around time and again There could be a political and violent conclusion to the harsh • Businesses support other businesses, including banks, trades and steal everything we had. There’s no way you’re that hungry. polarization of an angry country. people, local suppliers, retailers and professionals; You deciding that you are entitled to other people’s property Out of 320 million people, they ended up with this? Amazing. • Businesses pay rent to property owners, who are often local has had impact beyond what you cared to imagine. You have PETER HAASE, residents; created fear in people on their own property. You robbed us of Salt Spring • Business owners and employees provide a wide variety of more than fruit. Change. Be kind to others and stop stealing. J. volunteerism and leadership to support community events and Crossland Business celebrated activities. This week our community celebrates Small Business Week to The Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce looks Roses showcase our entrepreneurs and their contribution to the local forward to fostering and providing leadership in bringing economy. business and community together. Our Small Business Roses to the person who rescued our little rowboat when it Events held during the week brought together island entre- Week event is a great example of that initiative and we broke free in the storm last week. I found it tied up securely at preneurs and prospective entrepreneurs at a “show and tell” dia- encourage everyone to join us this week and to embrace the end of Long Harbour and brought it home. Thank you from logue on Tuesday night, a panel discussion on the “traits of suc- this essential relationship in the future! Nils, Sheila and Marit Christensen cess” and a guest speaker addressing “Marketing Success in the JEREMY MILSOM, Digital Age” (both tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Meaden Hall). For SS Chamber of Commerce board of directors A thousand singing and multi-coloured roses to each and The event finale at ArtSpring on Thursday evening will be an every artist, performer, member of the public and ArtSpring awards celebration to recognize local business excellence in Great feat volunteer who made this past weekend’s Celebration of the Arts several categories. Congratulations and fragrant late-blooming roses to everyone such a success! ArtSpring is so grateful to everyone who braved The goal is to provide the Salt Spring community with oppor- that helped in any way to make Apple Festival 2016 so successful the rain to join us in sharing, exploring and celebrating Salt tunities to learn, to network, to share ideas about small business and so much fun. Thanks to: Spring’s arts in all their flavours. excellence and success and to socialize with neighbours and a) the 18 farm hosts (who get to see no other farms that day); peers. b) the organizers who ran a very smooth event; Five beautifully carved clay roses to the girls and leader of Because small businesses with four or less employees provide c) the great volunteer apple team, who are so helpful and the 1st Salt Spring Pathfinder Troop for their help with the gala over 70 per cent of private employment in Canada, with B.C. enthusiastic; awards ceremony of the Salt Spring Island Ceramic Awards on showing the fastest growth nationally, the need to foster small d) the eight farms that offered delicious lunches; Sunday. Much appreciated! Edith Stevenson and the rest of the business is very evident. Whether it be in the arts, trades, micro- e) the over 1,200 happy apple lovers who came out. potters guild agriculture, recreation, retail, hospitality, wellness and manufac- Most of all, an amazing toast to Mother Nature and the grow- turing, the small business community is increasingly essential to ers who supplied 430 Salt Spring apple varieties that we dis- Volunteer and Community Resources Salt Spring would the economic health and livability of our community. Globally, played at Fulford Hall. I believe that is the largest collection of like to thank all the organizations that participated in our first small business leads all other business categories in creativity organic apples ever assembled in Canada. Amazing. Thanks Volunteer Fair, as well as the many islanders who braved the and adoption of fresh innovation. to the growers and collectors who put in such a great effort to weather on Friday to come out and learn about what our not- Particularly in our community, it requires more understanding assemble that beautiful apple display. To pull off such a fabulous for-profit community has to offer. The fair was a partnership that a business-friendly environment is essential to provide the Apple Festival was a great feat, requiring a real team effort. The with the Salt Spring Public Library and we are grateful to Nikky following benefits: presence of so many blissful apple lovers brings such a peaceful McCarvill for her enthusiasm and initiative. Thank you to • Businesses provide employment opportunities for local resi- aura to this island. Thank you all. 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YARD AND GARDEN Ancient technique has contemporary implications

BY SEAN MCINTYRE Biochar-ging ahead DRIFTWOOD STAFF Talk of charcoal elicits images of a slow, steady burn and tempting aromas associ- ated with barbecue season, but an increasing number of people are turning to char- coal to prevent the devastat- ing consequences of climate change, overpopulation and pollution. “It’s pretty amazing stuff,” said Rick Laing, a long-time resident of Wilkie Way. “For small farms and guys like me with a bit of acreage, it’s one of the best options we have to get carbon dioxide under control.” In early October, Laing and his two sons devised what could be Salt Spring’s first Kon-Tiki kiln. The conical- shaped metal cauldron forms an inverted pyramid that rises to a three-foot by three- foot square. When it’s lit up, the kiln has the ceremonial grandeur fi t for an Olympics flame combined with the industrial heft to make it a practical tool to save the world. About four hours after firing up the Kon-Tiki, Laing has burned through a van-sized pile of Douglas fir branches, broom and recycled pine pallets and created biochar. The key, he said, is to consistently fuel the fi re from above, adding additional materials as the layers of charcoal materialize at the bottom of the pile. “Once you get a really good base like that, it’s really easy,” he said, while tending the crackling coals and rising flames. “The trick is to use the top-down burning and keep the fire moving up all the time. You have to keep on adding, otherwise it would start burning down.” When the cauldron is full, Laing fi lls the kiln with cold water to prevent the newly formed charcoal pieces from burning up completely. When the water is drained and the ash pile dries out, Laing has a batch of fresh dark earth, or “terra preta” as it’s been PHOTO BY SEAN MCINTYRE known for centuries in South Rick Laing with his Kon-Tiki kiln in operation to make biochar. America. It can also be created in an easy-to-make soil pit kiln. BIOCHAR continued on 10 10 | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood Yard waste problem transformed

BIOCHAR that hobby gardeners who use allowing them to pollute soil, compost amended with bio- water and air through burning continued from 9 char experienced 10 per cent and runoff.” higher yields on average than The material is suited for use Laing unloads the moist farmers who used untreated in building materials, water charcoal next to his compost compost. purification, waste manage- pile, where it sits for several Increasing the humus con- ment and food conservation, weeks so that it can be charged tent of soils by 10 per cent according to The 55 Uses of with beneficial micro-organ- within 50 years has the poten- Biochar by Hans-Peter Schnidt isms. When the time is right, tial to reduce CO2 levels to pre- and Kelpie Wilson, published Laing will mix the charcoal into industrial levels, according to at www.biochar-journal.org. his compost bins and eventu- Ure Scheub, co-author of Terra The website includes exten- ally spread it into his vegetable Preta: How the World’s Most sive articles about the science courtesy biochar journal garden. Fertile Soil Can Help Reverse behind biochar and examples Soil and rock pit makes a spot for burning wood to create biochar. Whereas burning or chipping Climate Change and Reduce of how it’s been used to treat his pile of deadfall and wooden World Hunger. environmental degradation, pallets releases carbon dioxide Fighting climate change is food shortages and landscape into the atmosphere without one heck of an accomplish- renewal. producing any additional uses, ment, but there’s more, accord- For people without access converting those materials and ing to biochar boosters like to a custom-welded Kon-Tiki other leftover wood products David Suzuki. kiln, biochar can be created into charcoal enables Laing to “Dark earth’s benefit to cli- in a simple soil pit kiln, which extend the life of the wood and mate is just one of its many is essentially a circular pit minimize the release of harm- exciting possibilities,” he dug two feet into the ground ful greenhouse gases. wrote in a recent article for and ringed with stones. Light Mixing the black earth with the David Suzuki Foundation. some kindling over a small pile compost creates a humus-rich “It also enhances soils so they of brush and continue add- soil that stores a significant produce higher yields, helps ing layers of new material as amount of carbon dioxide, one retain water and prevents ero- needed. Biochar can be cre- of the big culprits responsible sion. It is more alive with bio- ated as long as the brush pile is for climate change. diverse micro-organisms, mak- never given the chance to burn Studies show that farmers ing it easier for crops to adapt downward and is quickly extin- who employ dark earth tech- to changing conditions. It is a guished at the end of the burn. niques throughout the world good way to recycle nutrient- “The trick to this is to keep can support far more inten- rich food scraps, plant wastes it pretty much smokeless, pre- Photo by Sean McIntyre sive farming. Research in Swit- and even human and animal vent the white ash and try not Biochar from Rick Laing’s kiln used to enrich gardens and reduce carbon zerland, for example, reveals urine and feces, rather than to smother it,” Laing said. dioxide emissions.

SCHOOL CONTEST Essays about ‘home’ wanted

Meaning of Home each entry submitted, giv- encouraging students to ing each student the oppor- become more engaged, Gail Jaeger contest could have tunity to make a difference we are teaching them to Intern Architect. AIBC, MRAIC in their own community. become more compassion- housing impact By encouraging students ate community members, and teachers from across all while educating on the Genworth Canada is Canada to participate in the need for more affordable LIGHTDANCE supporting Habitat for Genworth Canada Mean- housing in Canada. We are DESIGN INC Humanity Canada and ing of Home contest, young proud to have provided affiliates across the country people learn how to be over $900,000 in funding in giving families a safe and engaged, compassionate for Habitat for Human- decent place to live, with citizens while directly sup- ity across Canada since the CUSTOM HOMES the help of students in local porting the home-building contest started in 2007.” PASSIVE HOUSE DESIGN communities through the initiatives of Habitat affili- “The continuing gener- RENOVATIONS annual Meaning of Home ates. It’s a one-of-a-kind osity of Genworth Canada contest. opportunity for young peo- ensures that more families www.lightdancedesign.com 250 537 0755 The 10th annual Gen- ple to make a real impact in will experience the sta- worth Canada Meaning their communities. bility and independence of Home contest invites they need through afford- grade 4, 5 and 6 students able homeownership,” from coast to coast to sub- It’s a one-of-a- said Mark Rodgers, presi- �For the best clean - mit a written essay, poem dent and CEO of Habitat or video that reveals what kind opportunity for Humanity Canada. Eco Friendly Go Green!� home means to them for a “Communities across the Professional Home chance to direct $50,000 to for young people country benefit from the Maintenance a Habitat affiliate of their inspiring creativity we see choice, as well as receive an every year in stories writ- • interior/ exterior to make a real iPad, a pizza party for their ten by Canadian students window cleaning class and a $1,000 donation impact in their about what home means • gutter cleaning / to their school. to them.” repairs To celebrate the 10th communities. Students can submit • siding washing year of the contest, an addi- their entries between • power washing tional 10 runners-up will Oct. 3 and Nov. 30. • moss removal each receive a $5,000 grant “The Genworth Canada For more informa- • fully insured to direct to a Habitat affili- Meaning of Home contest tion on contest rules, ate of their choice, along becomes more reward- or to submit an entry, with an iPod touch and a ing each year,” said Anita visit www.meaningof- pizza party for their class. Booth, director of market- home.ca. The contest 250 815 5877 Genworth Canada will also ing and community rela- winner and runners-up donate an additional $10 to tions with Genworth Can- will be announced in www.windowviper.com local Habitat affiliates for ada, in a press release. “By February 2017. Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 | 11

WATER CONSERVATION Water management project returns to Bullock Lake Keyline plowing basic tenet of the keyline design away from areas that are prone to method, which originated in Aus- flooding. In addition, the design technique field day tralia, is to “slow, spread, sink and framework can help land owners store” water more evenly across best locate their farming infra- Thursday the farm landscape. structure so that roads, buildings “The idea is getting water back and irrigation equipment place- BY ELIZABETH NOLAN into the aquifer. In recent years ment aligns with water manage- DRIFTWOOD STAFF most of our annual rainfall has ment goals. Island farmers interested been coming in a few big surges As well as the data collection in learning how to mitigate the or storms, dropping more than from monitoring the three control effects of drought and manage the soil can soak up at one time, sites for soil moisture, bulk den- water more effectively are invited so it just runs off into creeks or sity, texture and nutrient profile, to attend a free public event at the ocean,” Krawczyk said. “We’re public education and outreach Bullock Lake Farm on Thursday, trying to hold it back as high as are key components of the proj- Oct. 20. possible and as long as possible.” ect. Keyline Water Management: Project information from the On the Oct. 20 field day, Kraw- Field Research & Education in Climate Action Initiative notes czyk will give an introduction to the Capital Region is a project that “climate change projections the program, an overview of key- led by Tayler Krawczyk of Hatch- for southern Vancouver Island line design principles and keyline et & Seed, a consulting, design include an overall increase in plow application, review of soil and project management busi- average annual rainfall but with moisture and compaction moni- ness based in North Saanich. The much of this falling in winter toring results to date and sug- upcoming demonstration day will and potentially in spring and fall gest some strategies for people be Krawczyk’s second public visit (and through more extreme rain- who wish to mark out contours to Bullock Lake Farm, in year two fall events).” With summers also on their own properties using GIS of a three-year project wrapping expected to become drier and see imaging technology and a simple up in December 2017. increased temperatures, farmers field contour layout. The session Funded by BC Agriculture & will have to plan ahead for drought runs from 1:30 to 4 p.m. and is a Food’s Climate Action Initiative, and flood conditions. casual drop-in. the project looks at how creating The specialized subsoil plow A more intensive classroom “keylines” along natural contours used in keyline plowing is designed seminar will be offered in Victo- can help transform land in three for minimal soil disturbance. ria sometime this winter that will CRD-area control farms. Small “rip lines” that follow the be free to CRD-area farmers and photo courtesy Hatchet & Seed. Speaking to the Driftwood this contours of the land relieve soil land managers. Check the project Tayler Krawczyk surveys keylines during a field day at Raven Hill week, Krawczyk explained the compaction, and help store water website at crkeyline.ca for details. Farm in Saanich.

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MAINTENANCE Home safety checklist important to complete this fall

Potential hazards can be of ways for homeowners to ensure gers around them. Children excit- their homes are as safe as possible. ed to see the great outdoors may minimized • Check for sturdy handrails and climb up to peer out windows, and prevent tripping hazards. Falls are open windows are falling hazards. A new kitchen or a bathroom one of the leading causes of home Screens do not offer an adequate remodelling job might be dream injuries. Falls can be a particu- barrier against falls. Consider lock- projects for many homeown- lar threat for youngsters and the ing windows or use safety bars to ers, but the right home improve- elderly. To help prevent falls, make guard against falls. Test to see how ment project at a given moment sure that staircases feature sturdy easily screens can be pushed out, is not necessarily the most glam- railings and that there is ample replacing any that do not provide orous project. Sometimes safety lighting in walkways. Remove adequate resistance to curious upgrades around the house must obstructions from frequently used youngsters’ hands. take precedence over more popu- paths inside and outside the home. • Check smoke and carbon mon- lar projects. In addition, insert nonslip padding oxide detectors. Replace the bat- Accidents or injuries can occur beneath runners or throw rugs. teries in smoke alarms and car- in any part of the home, but home- • Check for frayed wires or bon monoxide detectors at least owners who take certain preventa- faulty outlets. Address any electri- twice per year, and test them to tive measures can greatly reduce cal problems around the house, make sure they’re in good working their injury risk. The security including frayed wiring and faulty order at least once per month. The resource A Secure Life points out outlets. Sparks can lead to fires, National Fire Protection Asso- that more than 18,000 Americans and poor wiring may cause unfore- ciation recommends replacing die every year from injuries that seen problems behind walls. hard-wired smoke alarms every take place in the home. Uninten- Repair or replace any loose or 10 years. Battery-operated alarms tional injuries account for millions frayed wires on all electrical devic- may need to be replaced even of medical visits each year. Home es. Be sure that cords do not run sooner. Many carbon monoxide injuries also are prevalent else- under doorways or rugs. Replace detectors work for five to seven where in the world. In the United outlets that are in disrepair and years. Check the back of alarms Kingdom, the Royal Society for the install ones with ground-fault cur- for a date stamp that indicates Prevention of Accidents reports rent interruptors as an added pre- how old the product is and when that there are approximately 6,000 caution. If small children live in it expires. deaths every year that result from the home, use plastic safety covers Safety checklists are an impor- accidents at home. over unused outlets. tant part of home maintenance. Periodic inspections for poten- • Practise window safety. Young A proactive approach can prevent tial hazards can keep everyone children are curious and do not both injuries and damage to the MetroCreative Graphics safe. The following are a handful always recognize the inherent dan- home. Check faulty wiring and replace any outlets that are not working.

Irrigation, rain water harvesting & HORTICULTURE landscape lighting design, construction & maintenance for all sized systems. Semi-tropical fruit production IIABC: Member & CID-Certified Irrigation Designer | Certified Low Voltage Electrician CANARM: Member & Certified Professional | ARCSA: Member & Certified Professional harvested at garden club talk Jane Squier shares GGUULFLF ISLISLANDSANDS experience at Salt Spring Garden Club evening rain harvesting + irrigation

Matt Nowell The garden club’s guest speaker this month is well known on Salt 250 538 7538 Spring as the owner of the Living [email protected] www.gulfislandsirrigation.com Lettuce and Living Greens hydro- ponic business. 15+ years of experience, fully certified & insured Jane Squier grows 25 varieties of citrus fruit and four of avocado on the island. At the Salt Spring Garden Club meeting at Meaden Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7 ✓ p.m., Squier will talk about her RED CEDAR • Siding hydroponic gardening methods ✓ and how best to grow citrus fruits. DOUGLAS FIR • Decking Some fruits will also be for sale. Squier studied horticulture at ✓ YELLOW CEDAR • Flooring Olds College and UBC. She spent two years as a district horticul- FULL DIMENSION • Fencing turist in Papua New Guinea and ROUGH SAWN in 1983 established a greenhouse • Post & Beams business in Alberta to grow hydro- LUMBER/TIMBER ponic lettuce. • T&G Soffit After 10 years of production she and her partner sold the business • Custom Cutting and semi-retired to Salt Spring with their three children and built a small commercial greenhouse DOGWOOD to grow living lettuce. Squier took 250-715-1678 over the business in 2001 and Driftwood file photo by Jen MacLellan Ask for Murray Logan began experimenting with energy Jane Squier in one of her property’s greenhouses. LUMBER efficiency and sustainable agricul- Squier will talk about hydroponic growing methods 6537 Cowichan Valley Hwy, Lake Cowichan [email protected] ture technologies. next Wednesday. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 | 13

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CERAMIC AWARDS Where Truest Pleasure Is Fabiana Katz Vaughan Williams mezzo-soprano Songs of Travel please proof read Stephen Smith Songs of the British Isles by Regional show debut nds success Britten, Quilter and Stanford, piano and American songs by copy carefully, Copland and Bernstein Sunday Awards handed out October 30 All Saints By-the-Sea has been reset 110 Park Drive Sunday 2 pm Salt Spring Island Tickets $15 BY ELIZABETH NOLAN From Salt Spring Books DRIFTWOOD STAFF or at the door The first ever Salt Spring Island Ceramic Awards show ended Sunday after an excit- ing 10 days of exhibitions, Met Opera workshops and events cel- ebrating the best the island region has to offer. Capping a finale weekend that included a sold-out work- shop with master potter Bruce Cochrane and a thought-pro- voking panel discussion Sat- PHOTOS BY ELIZABETH NOLAN urday night — well-attended Tree Vase by Sarah Leckie, left, winner of the SSICA Emerging despite super typhoon warn- Artist prize, and Spring Basket by Sandy Harquail, which won ings — Sunday’s handing out The prize for best emerg- the top prize for SSICA Established Artist. of the prizes was a fi tting con- ing artist went to Sarah Leckie clusion to a terrifi c fi rst effort. of Victoria for her Tree Vase. “The work that you see here Honourable mention prizes ners and for the panel discus- Petal Mugs, Sharon Wilson’s Don Giovanni OCT 22 comes after years of study and went to Samantha Dickie, sion. delightful sheep sculpture and Mozart 10 am practise and enthusiasm; love Anthony Mochizuki and Beth Salt Spring artists may not Libby Jutras’ wall mask show and enthusiasm to be involved McMillin and were selected have been among the prize the breadth of island talent in the material, but the work based on excellence of their winners this time but were and predict even more local 250.537.2102 | artspring.ca $21.95 | $18.95 | $12.95 also refl ects the character, and entire submitted bodies represented at the show with participation in the awards’ the qualities and values of of work. Vincent Fe, a pot- strong pieces from Anne next edition in 2018. the individual makers,” juror ter based in Sooke, won the Byrne, E.J. Feller, Tracy Har- “I’m really glad to see a David Lloyd said during the People’s Choice Award for his rison, Denys James, LeeAnn group like this come together Pegasus Gallery invites you to come awards ceremony. “So you go Arbutus Bowl. Norgard, Claire Olivier, Kath- and support one another,” in and meet our new manager. around and you’ll see lots of Salt Spring Potters Guild leen Raven, Wendy Squirrell, Lloyd said. “You made a nice pieces that have thoughtful president Kathleen Horsdal Pat Webber and Margo Zak collection of pieces, it’s a good ideas, well-considered forms, noted that one of the prime that were on par with work show. I’ve seen lots of shows in Roshan VickeRy lovely surfaces — all these aims of the prize was to being done in other hot spots different places in collectives joins us from Victoria. things that makers pay atten- strengthen the guild by raising of ceramic arts such as Victo- and guilds, and they all have Bringing with him a wealth of tion to when they’re making its profile in the community ria, Metchosin and Denman this lovely quality of diversity knowledge in First Nations and their work.” and with the general public. Island. Emerging artists Sue and striving for excellence.” Juror Laura Carey, who is This was surely achieved, with McKenzie and Joan Werner In addition to the contri- Canadian Historical Art, plus a the new president of the Pot- ceramic artists and ceramic meanwhile proved promising bution from an anonymous background in art auctions. ters Guild of British Colum- lovers from far and wide con- newcomers to watch. sponsor for the prize money, G A L bia, said although the jury was verging on the community. A show by the Salt Spring Horsdal said the event would U S L S E unanimous in their decision The show even survived the Potters Guild running con- not have been possible with- A R G Y

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FUNDRAISER SSI Conservancy Fundraiser & Silent Auction Quirks & Quarks host heads event Perspectives Entertaining scientist states. “Drawing upon his decades regular reporter for CBC Television’s as science journalist and educator, The National as well as the Gemini- part of conservancy McDonald explores the possibilities winning host and writer of the chil- on a Planet of humans using their clever minds dren’s series called Heads Up! fundraiser to focus on solutions.” As a print journalist, McDonald “If we can go to the moon and has authored three science books Bob McDonald, the host of the other planets, can we not take bet- and contributed to numerous sci- award-winning CBC radio show ter care of the water, life and air that ence textbooks, newspapers and Quirks & Quarks, visits Salt Spring for make Earth, our home, habitable?” magazines. His latest book is Mea- a presentation this Sunday, Oct. 23 at McDonald asks. suring the Earth With a Stick. ArtSpring. The Salt Spring Island Conservan- McDonald has been honoured for McDonald will give his popular cy is thrilled to bring such a high- his outstanding contributions to the an afternoon with illustrated talk called Perspectives profi le name to the island. promotion of science as the recipi- on a Planet, which brings into focus “For anyone who grew up in ent of the Michael Smith Award from both the challenges of a growing Canada and was raised on the CBC, the Natural Sciences and Engineer- Bob MacDonald human population and the oppor- the name Bob McDonald rings of ing Research Council, the Sir Sanford of CBC’s Quirks and Quarks tunities that exist for building a sus- celebrity journalism and intriguing Fleming Medal from the Royal Cana- tainable future. science,” the organizers point out. dian Institute and the McNeil Medal “Perspectives on a Planet affi rms Since 1993, McDonald has hosted from The Royal Society of Canada. Sunday Oct 23, 2016 how rare and precious planet Earth CBC radio’s national science show, Sunday’s event starts at 1:30 p.m. 1:30 pm at ArtSpring Tickets $25 is and how miraculous it is that Quirks & Quarks, which is heard by and will include a silent auction that Tickets at our o ce at 265 Blackburn Rd or ArtSpring we’re even here,” a press release 500,000 people weekly. He is also a nature lovers won’t want to miss. CONSERVANCY 14 | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

What’s On - the go! Scan this barcode with your smartphone to download, instructions what’s on this week below. Wed. Oct 19 Wed. Oct 19 Fri. Oct 21 Fri. Oct 21 Sat. Oct 22 Mon. Oct 24 Wed. Oct 26 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES Don Conley Organ Concert. SongJam BC SPCA Tina Turner Tribute Night. SS Forum Presents Don Death Café. Salt Spring Island Salt Spring Malas Show & Hear an all-Bach program on Fundraiser. Performer Luisa Marshall is Steinke. The popular Death Café contin- Toastmasters. Sale. the new Rogers four-manual SongJam teams up with BC back from a cross-Canada tour The Salt Spring Forum ues at ArtSpring with JayaLynda A dedicated band of public Handmade mala beads and digital organ. All Saints. 7 p.m. SPCA for fundraiser and farewell and appearances on Ellen and welcomes Don Steinke – a Cole and other Salt Spring speaking learners and enthusi- yoga jewellery by Jacqueline to Sean Hogan. $20 burger and Oprah. Legion Lounge. 7:30 Washington State resident Hospice facilitators. ArtSpring asts meet at the Shared Space, Medalye of Salt Spring Malas. ACTIVITIES a beer, with half proceeds to p.m. and retired high school science lobby. 2 p.m. Unit #1 Merchant Mews. Guests At The Nest Hot Yoga. 12 noon SSI Painters Guild Art BC SPCA, plus silent auction Texture & Light With Trinity teacher — for a discussion Meat Draw. Every Saturday at are always welcome. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Activities. The Painters Guild and animal themed sing-along. Firewood Poetry. about environmental activism. the Legion from 5 to 7 p.m. Affordable Housing Town holds an art workshop and Tickets at Mondo Trading Live music at Moby’s Pub. 9 p.m. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. Hall Meeting. life/portrait drawing each Company and Persnickety’s for Lions Hall. 2 p.m. Wednesday. See www.ssipaint- Kids. Moby’s Pub. 7:30 p.m. ACTIVITIES Women Writing Memoir ersguild.wordpress.com for Friday Adventure Camp. For Sun. Oct 23 Workshop. details. ArtSpring. 9:30 a.m. Oct 22 ages six to 12 years at the Salt Sat. ACTIVITIES Six week-session starts today SSI Incorporation Study Spring Island Elementary gym. and runs Wednesdays to Nov. Committee Meeting. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Today’s theme is Robot Building. Perspectives on a Planet. 30., 4 to 6:30 p.m. at SSI Public Public welcome to attend. Lions Pre-registration with PARC is Yasmeen Song - Celtic Bob McDonald, the host of the Oct 25 Library. Contact: Wendy Judith Hall. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tue. required at 250-537-4448. 8:30 Harpist and Singer. award-winning CBC radio show Cutler winnie@saltspring. Book Reading from Patricia ACTIVITIES a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Event rescheduled to due Quirks & Quarks, will pres- com or 250-653-4286. Jane Skidmore. Thur. Oct 20 to storm: Internationally ent an illustrated talk called Tech Series: Excel. Marjorie, by local author Patricia Elementary Bridge Salt Spring Golf & Country LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Coaching. With more advanced acclaimed Celtic harp and vocal- Perspectives on a Planet, fol- Instructor Jared Finesmith will Club Fall General Meeting. Jane Skidmore, tells the story ist performs at the Salt Spring lowed by a Q&A session. A SSI teach students to use Microsoft of her mother Marjorie Arnison Cari Burdett in Concert. coaching also available. Fridays Upstairs in the club house. 5:30 at the Salt Spring Library Wellness Centre. 7 p.m. Conservancy fundraising event Excel in this free four-part p.m. (Skidmore), who was removed Cowichan Valley singer’s vibrant Jaylene Johnson - Potter & with silent auction at ArtSpring. course. Salt Spring Library from her family and sent to Program Room. 10 a.m. to 12 Design your own Earrings. fusion of world, jazz, cabaret Clay Solo Concert. 1:30 p.m. Program Room. 6 p.m. Pre- a British colony to provide noon. Jewellery making class for 16 and opera music comes to Join Jaylene Johnson for an register: info@saltspringlibrary. cheap labour. Salt Spring Public Stowel Lake Farm, along with Storytime at the Library. years and over at the Portlock Library. 5 p.m. Stories, songs and interactive intimate acoustic concert at com. Park Portable Classroom. 6-8 her trio. 7:30 p.m. Community Gospel Chapel. DEBFIT® Beginner Weight Small Business Workshop. Open Mic With Dave & Ross. activities suitable for children 3 Oct 24 p.m. Pre-registration with PARC Guest speaker on Marketing to 6 years old. Salt Spring Public Doors at 7 p.m., concert at 7:30 Mon. Loss Outdoor Bootcamp. required at 250-537-4448. Every Thursday at Moby’s Pub p.m. Learn safe, fun and highly Success in the Digital Age and beginning at 8 p.m. Library. 1:30 p.m. ACTIVITIES Mark Leiren-Young Book a panel discussion on the topic Relationship Parenting Happy Daze. effective exercises in a non- Launch. High-energy 50’s/early 60s Transit Travel Training intimidating, co-ed fitness class. of Success in Your Business. ACTIVITIES Workshop. Session for Seniors. Reading from Mark Leiren- Meaden Hall. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. dance band based on Salt At the Portlock Park covered Great British Columbia With Cindy Clark at the Salt Held in conjunction with BC Young’s new book The Killer Salt Spring Film Fest Spring Island. Moby’s Pub. 9 picnic area on on Tuesdays until Shake Out. Province-wide Spring Library Program Room. Transit to introduce the SSI bus Whale Who Changed the World Screening: Dark Horse. p.m. Dec. 6. 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. system to seniors who have and discussion to follow. SS Winner of the World earthquake drill at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday Farmers’ Market. Meat Draw. Every Friday at the never ridden the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. Documentary Audience Award Drop, cover and hold! ACTIVITIES Last official day of the season at GISS Senior Boys Soccer. Legion from 5 to 7 p.m. bus or those who simply have 7 p.m. at the Sundance Film Festival. Wire Wrapped Pendants Met Opera: Don Giovanni. Centennial Park. 2 to 6 p.m. Semi-tropical Fruit The inspirational true story of Game against Brentwood at the Charismatic baritone Simon questions regarding the system Japanese Culture Class - Class. For 16+ years at operation. Brinkworthy club- Production on Salt Spring a horse-owning syndicate from Hydro Field at 3:30 p.m. Keenlyside plays the title hero, Haiku. the Portlock Park Portable house. 1:30 to 3 p.m. Island. a south Wales village who took Salt Spring Business Awards. opera’s ultimate cad, who goes For 16+ years at Portlock Park Appys and award ceremonies. Classroom. 6 to 8 p.m. Pre- Meeting of the Minds. Jane Squier is guest speaker at on the elite of the racing world. registration with PARC required to hell in a dazzling coup de Portable Classroom. 5:30 to 7:30 the monthly meeting of the Salt Shows at ArtSpring at 7:30 p.m. ArtSpring. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Outreach Adult Day Program p.m. Pre-registration with PARC at 250-537-4448. theatre, with an ensemble for independent seniors looking Spring Garden Club at Meaden required at 250-537-4448. of great Mozartean singers. to socialize and be engaged in Hall. 7 p.m. ArtSpring. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. thought-provoking activities. Central Community Hall Children’s Printmaking Caregivers welcome to contact Society Board of Directors 901 North End Rd. 250-537-4656 Movie info: www.thefritz.ca Event. Greenwoods Eldercare Society to Meeting. ShakESpEaRE’S Workshop led by Johanna discuss criteria for attendance. Public welcome. Central Hall. Measure for Measure Hoskins at the First Impressions Every Monday at Meadowbrook 7 p.m. Thursday October 27th 3pm Print Show in the Salt Spring from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact SongJam. Starring Jeff Bridges and Chris pine matinee and 7pm. Library Program Room. 11 a.m. Brandy-Lee Borley at 250-537- A pub-style singalong to the 1 hr 43 min to 1 p.m. Pre-register at the 5520, Ext. 6 to register. Floor Hockey. soundtrack of our lives. Moby’s Rating: 14a Recorded Live at The Globe Theatre in London. library. Salt Spring Transportation Every Tuesday at Fulford Hall. Pub every Wednesday at 7:30 Oct. 21st - 25th Family Dance. Commission Meeting. 7:30 p.m. p.m. Fri. to Tues. 7pm advance tickets All-ages line dancing and fun- Public welcome to attend busi- SSI Painters Guild Art at the Cinema Some Secrets are Too Big To keep Sun. 3pm draiser for Iraqi refugee family. ness meeting. Portlock Park Activities. matinee & 7pm . GLOBE Fri. to Tues. 6-7pm. Starts Friday October 28th ON SCREEN All Saints By-the-Sea. 7 p.m. Portable. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. See last Wednesday’s listing. Saltspring Driftwood Ad Oct. 19 What’s On 3.3125 x 1.75 B&W CINEMA EXHIBITIONS • Hell or High Water — Texas brothers come together after years • Judy Weeden & Ron Crawford show new work at Steffich Fine Art Perspectives to rob branches of the bank threatening to foreclose on their family until Oct. 27. land, with a Texas Ranger looking for one last pursuit on the eve of his • First Impressions – the first showing of original works by the SSI on a Planet retirement. Starring Jeff Bridges and Chris Pine. Painters Guild’s printmakers group — runs until Oct. 29 at the Salt Presented by Bob McDonald, host of Quirks & Quarks • Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure. Recorded live at The Globe Spring Library Program Room during open hours. On Oct. 22, Johanna Sunday, October 23rd Theatre in London. Disgusted by his immoral city, the Duke of Vienna Hoskins leads a kids printmaking workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A SSI Conservancy event at ArtSpring • 1:30 pm withdraws from public life and leaves his deputy, Angelo, in charge. • Island Textile Artists’ fall show runs at Kizmit Galeria for the month of To observe the law, he begins a ruthless program to stamp out sexual October. licence. Two shows only on Thursday, Oct. 27, 3 p.m. matinee and 7 p.m. • Optical Disruptions is an exhibit of Mary Laucks’ latest paintings in the Ganges, Mouat’s Centre • 7:30am to 9pm • Customer Service 250-537-1522 Advance tickets at the cinema from Fridays through Tuesdays, 6 to 7 p.m. ArtSpring lobby during the month of October. • Hannah Stone shows work at Barb’s Bakery & Bistro and the Salt Spring Coffee Co. driftwoodgulfi slands media.com/calendar/ by Michael O’Connor VIEW OUR ONLINE www.sunstarastrology.com COMPREHENSIVE [email protected] INTERACTIVE CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1.250.352.2936 PAGE 19 Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 | 15 EXHIBITIONS here’s Printmakers offer ‘First Impressions’ my card Workshops and demos add the lobby case, the linocut print is considered the very easiest printing to library show method and therefore suitable for absolute beginners, but several piec- BY ELIZABETH NOLAN es at the show prove there is much DRIFTWOOD STAFF to charm in its graphic potential. Members of the Salt Spring Paint- Susan Underwood makes good use ers Guild who have been exploring of line and spacing with her black #1 AD printmaking over the past year or and white Yin Yang, a cat snuggled so are revealing their work to the up in a swirl amid flower-printed community at the First Impressions bedding. show, hosted by the Salt Spring Pub- Gillian McConnell makes perfect at Merchants’ Mews lic Library this month. use of an Australian flower’s prickly Though all prints generally involve leaves and petals for the similar- the transfer of ink onto paper, the ly strong black and white motif in ROTATE process through which the source Banksia, while her reduction lino- Find us by accident! image is created and the means by cut Neon 1 adds just a bit of colour COMPLETE COLLISION REPAIRS DRIFTWOODDONE FOR which it is conveyed are fascinating- to an abstracted section of Las Vegas *ICBC accredited Express *Air Conditioning ly diverse. The library’s lobby display signage for another winning piece. Valet Shop *Auto Glass Replacement AD PROOFoct 19 case has some good basic definitions photo by elizabeth nolan Suzanne Prendergast’s “... and Old *All Private Insurance *Guaranteed Workmanship and examples of the myriad forms, Yin Yang linocut print by Susan Under- Lace” uses stencil and chine-collé *Wheel Alignments IMMEDIATE response required and the show itself also contains a wood, part of the First Impressions show printing techniques for an abstract broad array of resulting artworks. work with a Japanese sensibility, Please proof this ad carefully at the public library this month. According to an explanatory note, with patterns of origami paper-like and reply ASAP with your experienced artist and educator flower cutouts and reliefs of flow- 115 Desmond Crescent, 250-537-2513 next road down from the car wash email: [email protected] approval or changes. Johanna Hoskins has recently redis- strong image of shore and sky. ers and leaves in ragged blocks of I’M AT MERCHANTS’ MEWS • 250 931 1113 covered a love of printmaking, and Deborah Miller’s silkscreen print charcoal grey and mandarin. Play- If you have changes, please her favourite method is the etch- On Guard at The Beach is striking ful splashes of orangey yellow add respond ASAP thus allowing ing process, in which the image is for its graphic elements, in a bold energy and make the composition ANNA J. PUGH BARRISTER & SOLICITOR the production team time to burned into a zinc plate using acid. design divided into sections of black even more dynamic. PERSONAL LAW CORP Her Rainbow Jelly piece has a suit- and sky blue, with dark bird and Other nice examples include • Wills, Estates, Power of Attorney/Representation Agreements make the changes indicated. ably fluid appeal, with jellyfish ten- shoreline against a bright backdrop monoprints by Wendy Wickland and • Trusts • Residential Real Estate drils meeting seaweed on the ocean that could be water, sky or both. Rochelle Nitikman, among many • Matrimonial agreements If we do not receive a floor. A layer of bright yellow tran- At Dusk — Thetis Island is part fine pieces by other artists. • Elder Law • Guardianship response by • Corporate/Commercial • Licenced to practice in the Yukon sitions to green highlights in the of a magical lithograph series by The show continues through Octo- MONDAY AT 5 PM jelly body, while the background is Anaïs Gerber. She creates surprising ber at the library’s program room CLEMENT & PUGH LAWYERS a smoothly psychedelic swirl from depth and texture using just black when it is not otherwise in use. 1-105 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC this ad goes to press in this format. ph: 250.537.5505 cell: 250.539.0012 email: [email protected] blue through raspberry and peach. ink on the etched stone surface. The Demonstrations by Catherine Tam Barbara Bennett tackles the chal- deepest blacks are left to the edges and other artists were offered on Thanks very much. lenging method of white-line wood- and create lovely framing for the Saturday, Oct. 15, and a children’s #6-315 Upper Ganges Road Blue Velvet Upholstering Royal block printing to good effect, using scene, while a small area of water is GULF ISLANDS workshop for kids ages 6 and up with Canadian the simple, bold outline of a beached the only place without any ink, and Johanna Hoskins takes place on Oct. boat hull as the central focus of appears to have reflected light glow- 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pre-regis- Driftwood YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 In Repair. Using just a couple of ing outward. tration with the library is required browns, blue and grey, she creates a According to the information in for the children’s workshop. 120 Blain Road, Ganges TINA TURNER CONCERT IMPERSONATOR Friday Capital Regional District Oct. 21, Troubadour at Stowel 7:30pm Request for Proposal: Wharfinger Services - members $20 / non-members $25 Cari Burdett and trio perform Thursday BOSUN’S WHISTLE S. Gulf Islands and Swartz Bay DINER Troubadour Cari Burdett brings her Wild is the Wind Tour to Salt Mon. to Friday Spring on Thursday night with an intimate concert at Stowel Lake The Capital Regional District (“CRD”) invites detailed Lunch 12 to 2:00 Farm. proposals from individuals or companies to act as Friday to Saturday “The incomparable Cari Burdett, 2016 VIMA Vocalist of the Year, stirs Dinner 5:00 to 8:00 Wharfingers for the Southern Gulf Islands and Swartz Bay. the heart with her rich alto voice as she takes the audience around Kim Nash 250.537.4369 The proposals will be evaluated for the selection of a the world through song,” states press material. “Burdett coined the [email protected] Meat Draw Fri & Sat from 5-7 consultant (or consultants) with the intent to enter into a genre ‘dramatic gypsy cabaret’ to describe her fusion of world, jazz, See us on Facebook Come early, stay late! contract (the “Contract”) to provide the services described cabaret and opera. If you enjoy Ute Lemper, Edith Piaf and Nina Sim- one, you’ll love Cari’s unique interpretations of these great classics.” in Appendix “A”. Wild is the Wind Tour songs range from Edith Piaf’s La Vie en Rose, The CRD provides small craft harbours (docks) at 11 Servicing Loveliness by Vancouver Island’s Anne Schaefer, new arrangements of locations in the Southern Gulf Islands and Swartz Bay. Canadian classics from Leonard Cohen, Lhasa de Sela and Joni Mitch- These harbours provide a vital link to island community the Gulf Islands ell, as well as uplifting Italian, Spanish and Swedish songs. DRIFTWOOD AD PROOF residents and visitors by providing moorage, access points Estimates For the Oct. 20 show, the Cowichan Valley singer will be joined by for supplies and mail delivery as well as for water taxies. FREE Adrian Dolan on piano and accordion, Richard Moody on violin and & Advice IMMEDIATE response required viola, and Peter Mynett on stand-up bass. Proponents may submit proposals for multiple docks Please proof this ad carefully and reply ASAP with your approval or changes. Doors open at 7 p.m. and music begins at 7:30. however, each dock will be awarded separately. The Insured & Licensed remuneration level for wharfingers is set under CRD If you have changes, please respond ASAP thus allowing the production team time to make the changes indicated. Bylaw No. 2844 for the Southern Gulf Islands therefore, www.aerialtreeservice.ca 250-748-3939If we do • 250-416-0218not receive a response by MONDAY AT 5 PM this ad goes to press in this format. the criteria in the evaluation process will not include a financial component. The deadline for submissions is October 31, 2016 at 3pm. Thanks very much.

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DUPLICATE BRIDGE SPECIAL OLYMPICS Lucky stars thanked D.W. Salty D.W. Salty Computer glitch an is looking for material is looking for material exception to the rule BRIDGETRICKS for his column, for his column, Streets of Streets of BY JILL EVANS Oct. 10 was both Thanksgiv- DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR ing here in Canada and Colum- Salt Spring Salt Spring D.W. Salty is looking D.W. Salty is looking for It was the evening of the fi rst bus Day in the U.S. Many were Island. for material for his material for his column, Trump-Clinton debate, but it thankful for being in Canada Island. column, Streets of seems not many were interested among other things, and many Streets of Salt Spring Island because six full tables showed up were enjoying festive din- Salt Spring for bridge. ners with family so there were If you have information Island on any of our streets, Unlike the “debate” results for only three and a half tables for If you have please contact us at: If you have If you have information The Donald, it was a matter of bridge. information on any 250-537-9933 or Terry Clement and Brent Vickers Players were also thankful information on any on any of our streets, [email protected] of our streets, please contact us at: trumping everyone else. Next in that there were no computer of our streets, please contact please contact 250-537-9933 or success were Liz and Oleh Mycyk, glitches this time. It was Jeff [email protected] us at: us at: with Jeff Bell and Prem Margo- Bell and George Laundry who 250-537-9933 or lese in third place. Fourth went to were grateful for coming first, 250-537-9933 or [email protected] [email protected] Patricia Hewett and Bob Morri- while Blanche Poborsa and Terry sette, while fi fth in line were Terry Clement occupied the second Wilkinson and Blanche Poborsa. spot. There was a tie for third The Oct. 3 session started off place with Nick Beringer and D.W. Salty is looking for well, with fi ve full tables of peo- Patricia Sutherland getting the material for his column, ple getting interesting hands, but same score as Ted Baldwinson Streets of the good old Windows computer and Marcia Jeanne. Salt Spring Island decided all on its own to inter- Here’s to good turnouts in the PHOTO BY GAIL SJUBERG If you have information on rupt the posting of results and future, and if you need a partner, any of our streets, please conduct an update. This ended please call 250-537-1398. For info CHAMPIONS: Salt Spring athletes who have qualifi ed for the B.C. Special Olympics Summer Games in contact us at: 250-537-9933 or any idea of finding out who about the games, contact George 2017 and their coaches are, back row from left, Ross Harvey (bocce coach), Carlos Manzano, Mahjor Bains, Bob [email protected] won, so players just relaxed and Laundry at 250-653-9095 or pas- Elsea (bocce coach). Front row from left: Jo Logan (swimming coach), Dawn Hadler, Jason Newport, Debbie enjoyed the pleasure of the game. [email protected]. McNaughton, Leslie Burke (swimming coach). Missing is athlete Terry Swing and swim coach Charlene Wolff . D.W. Salty is looking for material for D.W. Salty is looking for material for his column, his column, Streets of Salt Spring Island Streets of Salt Spring Island Athletes qualifyIf you have information for on summer any of our games If you have information on any of our The Height of fashion. streets, please contact us at: streets, please contact us at: 250-537-9933 or 250-537-9933 or The Brilliance of technology. Special Olympics coaches [email protected] always happy to be at practice and supportive of their fel- [email protected] low teammates. I always leave practice with more energy BY GAIL SJUBERG when I arrived.” The Art of hearing. DRIFTWOOD EDITOR Wolff has been a coach on Salt Spring for six years. She Salt Spring Island will again be represented at the Spe- also volunteered in Langley in the late 1980s. Introducing Oticon Opn.™ cial Olympics B.C. Summer Games next summer. Bob Elsea has coached bocce since the program’s Six athletes learned earlier this month that they had inception on Salt Spring 15 years ago. (See his thoughts Finally there’s a hearing device that lets you hear qualifi ed to be on the Region 6 team competing in bocce about being involved with Special Olympics, below.) He what you want to hear, even in the most complex and swimming, based on their results in qualifying events. will also be accompanying his athletes to the summer hearing environments. It’s Oticon Opn™ (Open). Carlos Manzano, Mahjor Bains and Terry Swing are on games. Only Opn features a revolutionary microchip the bocce team, while Dawn Hadler, Debbie McNaugh- Among the commitments athletes make in the con- ton and Jason Newport are the swimmers. Region 6 cov- tracts they sign is to train in their sport at least once a that adjusts and balances all the sounds ers Vancouver Island, Powell River and the Gulf Islands. week and two other times in another Special Olympics around you, not just the ones directly in front While the Salt Spring Special Olympics program has program or on their own. of you. It separates speech from noise and run for more than 20 years, local athletes qualifi ed for “May is when bocce starts, so those athletes have to let’s you focus on what’s important. And provincial championships for the fi rst time in 2013 and pick up other activities until then,” said Anderson. because Opn works in harmony with your instantly made their mark. Bocce players Newport, Man- Anyone wanting more information about supporting brain to process sounds exceptionally fast, zano and Chris Joynson earned gold medals at the B.C. the island’s Special Olympics program as a coach or in you’ll enjoy 30% better speech understanding*, games. Mahjor Bains, Daniel MacEachern and Dominic other ways should contact Anderson at mervsue@shaw. reduce your listening effort by 20%* and George were silver-medal winners in bowling. Newport ca or 250-538-2291. remember 20% more of your conversations**. and Manzano then brought home silver medals in bocce as two of four Team BC members competing at the Spe- Coach Bob Elsea’s comments With Oticon Opn, you can open up to a fuller, cial Olympics Canada Summer Games held at the Univer- more natural hearing experience. sity of British Columbia in 2014. “Special Olympics is an organization that supports * Compared to Alta2 Pro **Individual benefit may vary depending Local athletes have enjoyed their participation and athletes with mental handicaps to train and compete on on instrument prescription been so successful because of their dedication to the the world stage. And compete we do! In the past four years sports they play and the volunteer coaches who assist our tiny island has had athletes win gold and silver med- them. als at the B.C. provincial games, the Canadian national “Volunteers are the backbone of Special Olympics,” games and came within a held breath of going to the said Salt Spring program coordinator Merv Anderson. international Olympics in Los Angeles. More coaches are needed to participate in the pro- “Forty years ago this beautiful segment of our society Some conditions apply. Call for details. gram. A specifi c knowledge of the sport is not necessarily was institutionalized, isolated and forgotten. Three years essential. ago the unforgettable happened. The whole of a Swartz SALT SPRING 778.353.3012 OAK BAY 250.598.9884 Swim coach Charlene Wolff is one of the local program’s Bay-bound BC Ferries vessel stood and cheered six Salt 101 - 164 Kings Lane 402 - 1990 Fort Street, Victoria much-valued volunteers. Spring Special Olympians returning victorious from the “I tell people who are thinking of coaching that Special B.C. summer games. Olympics is a great organization that gives phenomenal “This summer the journey begins again. Charlene ENTER TO training to the coaches with certifi ed coaching programs,” Wolff and I have the honour of escorting three swim- WIN! said Wolff, who will be accompanying her swimmers to mers and three bocce players to Kamloops where they Advanced Hearing Aids the championships held in Kamloops July 6 to 9, 2017. have earned the right to compete in the 2017 B.C. sum- nexgenhearing.com “The most rewarding thing about being a Special mer games. We have the athletes. They have the desire. $5000 value Registered under the College of Speech and Contest rules Olympics coach is seeing the enthusiasm and enjoyment We need volunteers and coaches to help them realize Hearing Health Professionals of BC on website the athletes get from their sport,” she said. “They are their potential.” Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 | 17 CLIMATE ACTION here’s Forum hosts U.S. anti-pipeline activist my card Don Steinke’s school teacher from Washing- govern- train traffic through their com- ton State who has become a ment and munities. Steinke has helped highly effective leader in the the trans- to stop a stunning total of 24 success heralded Vince Smythe movement against new fossil portation of fossil fuel proposals in the last By Julian Paquette fuel infrastructure, joins the crude oil by six years, working with a coali- Salt Spring Forum Salt Spring Forum in discus- rail. tion of activists straddling the RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL #2 AD I often feel that I’m not sion on Friday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 Steinke Lower Columbia River. doing enough to fight climate p.m. at ArtSpring. motivated Islanders are invited to join Ph: 250-213-6316 change, especially because I Steinke’s visit comes just DON his city the Salt Spring Forum for an Fax: 778-746-7310 STEINKE SMYTHE know the world desperately two months before the Cana- council to illuminating discussion on ROOFING [email protected] ROTATE needs a major and immediate dian government makes its oppose a new oil terminal at Friday evening with Steinke, drop in emissions. 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What is a person to do when Steinke’s work in the “Block- ed and, since then, 35 other Due to a generous local for glass. a major fossil fuel company adia” movement — Naomi communities in Washing- donor, anyone who is active- sets its sights on building long- Klein’s term for grassroots ton state and 22 in California ly fighting climate change is • Auto Glass • Residential & Commercial • Aluminum Fabrication • Custom Skylights term fossil fuel infrastructure environmental resistance to have passed resolutions of invited to contact saltspring- • Mirrors & Shower Doors nearby? new fossil fuel infrastructure concern or opposition to ter- [email protected] in advance TROY KAYE • Custom Sunrooms • Free Estimates Don Steinke, a retired high — has largely focused on local minals that would generate oil for a complimentary ticket.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Scorpions toil for North Island championships spot D.W. Salty Senior boys rebound D.W. Salty is looking for material is looking for material after slow start for his column, for his column, SUBMITTED BY GISS SCORPIONS Streets of Streets of After an uninspiring opening to the Salt Spring Salt Spring D.W. Salty is looking D.W. Salty is looking for season against Brentwood in Mill Bay, for material for his material for his column, the Gulf Islands Secondary School’s Island. Island. column, Streets of senior boys soccer team found anoth- Streets of Salt Spring Island er gear for their trip to Shawnigan, Salt Spring earning their fi rst point of the season If you have information in a 1-1 draw. Island on any of our streets, If you have please contact us at: Noah Hart scored the lone goal for If you have If you have information information on any 250-537-9933 or GISS and Liam Wenzel was named information on any on any of our streets, [email protected] MVP in a game where the boys felt of our streets, of our streets, please contact us at: they deserved more. please contact please contact 250-537-9933 or [email protected] Next up was Frances Kelsey, a team us at: us at: the Scorpions would face twice in two 250-537-9933 or 250-537-9933 or weeks. The fi rst game was the boys’ [email protected] [email protected]

D.W. Salty is looking for material for his column, Oct. 20, 2016 Streets of 10:20 am PHOTOS BY JEN MACLELLAN Salt Spring Island From left, white-shirted GISS Scorpions soccer players Jaidyn Byron and Bradon Nordine battle opponents during a home game on Thursday. If you have information on Register Now at any of our streets, please contact us at: 250-537-9933 or www.ShakeOutBC.ca third away game of the season. After worked incredibly hard. from Haigh (2), Davin Norgard and Results from Tuesday’s game were [email protected] leading twice thanks to goals from Desperately needing points to an own goal that followed a Brennan not available before the Driftwood’s Aidan Haigh and Hart, two late goals qualify for the North Islands tour- Shaver free kick. Match MVPs were press deadline. by the home team spelled anoth- nament, the Scorpions’ first home Izaak Gaines, who made several cru- Parents, students and other home- er loss in spite of GISS’ best soccer game of the season was a must win. D.W.cial saves, Salty and is Haigh. looking for material townfor fans are encouraged to comeD.W. Salty is looking for material for and a sense that players really came After going down 2-0, the boys fi nally hisWith column, the final two home games out and show their support when his column, together as a team. Centre back got some of the luck they deserved Streetsof the season of Salt this Springweek, hopes Island are the team takes the pitch against Streets of Salt Spring Island Brennan Shaver was named Gulf and pulled off a 4-2 victory against Ifhigh you havethat theinformation boys can on anybook of oura spot Brentwood at the Hydro Field on If you have information on any of our Islands MVP in a defensive unit that a Frances Kelsey team with goals streets,to the North please Island contact Championships. us at: Thursday, Oct. 20 at 3:15 p.m. streets, please contact us at: 250-537-9933 or 250-537-9933 or [email protected] [email protected] GOLF I will help you design your dream home Exciting golf season takes fi nal swing Dennis Maguire Awards bestowed This year saw an increase Nemeth takes us behind the The fi nal junior day of 2016 Architect in the number of golfers join- counter in the pro shop where began at 4 o’clock, under the Serving the Gulf Islands BY MARCIA HOGAN ing Tuesday play. Competi- “strange things were afoot” able direction of the dedicated with experience, imagination DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR tion for all events tightened as the autumnal equinox volunteers who are preparing and professionalism Announcement of the 18-hole because the skill level of play- approached. He writes: our youth for future member- website: ladies group annual award winners ers improved throughout the Before 7:30 a.m. the Fickle ship. What a wonderful dis- www.dmarchitect.ca for the summer of 2016 is a sure sign season. The most improved Finger boys teed things up traction it is to be interrupted of the season coming to a close. player was Linda Tremblay at in the dewy morning light in midswing by a squeal of 1.039, closely followed by mul- for their regular Wednesday delight from a youngster who tiple winner Carolyn Sharp at morning course inspection. has “flushed” their first golf 1.037. At 8:30, 32 eager com- shot. Low-gross winners were batants filled the rest of the Brett Standerwick, the Grants Available Sharp with eight wins this course for an interclub match assistant pro from Fairwinds, year, Franki Johnstone with with Cottonwood. As soon as arrived at 4:30 for 18 holes seven and Lynda Joyce with the players’ carts cleared the of speed golf. He was on the two. clubhouse, pick-up trucks full third leg of his “four rounds Low-net winners were of workers and tools arrived to on four different islands” day. Sharp with four, Marcie Hogan, start the process of installing Standerwick was raising funds Lynda Joyce, Dora Reynolds the new heat pump. for the annual ALS Golfathon. and Johnstone with three and Sandra Palmer arrived at The golf alone must have been Alice Richards with two. 9:30 to set up for the first of gruelling, but what made his TheThe FoundationFoundation ofof YouthYouth (FOY) is proud toto offer grants to local charitable Johnstone put up eight bird- her three scheduled teaching effort Herculean was the fact organizations that benefi t youth in our community. The Foundation of Youth ies on the birdie tree, while clinics. Wide-eyed students that he travelled between organizations that benefit youth in our community. Joyce brought in six. Susan listened in earnest with the islands by kayak! is a committee of the Salt Spring Island Foundation. Russell was the chip-in queen hope that they could pluck a In the midst of the late after- Interested parties are invited to apply using the online form on our website with fi ve for the season. Rich- pearl of wisdom from the Har- noon madness, Jordan Hae- Interested parties are invited to apply using the online form ards was runner-up with four. vey Penick protégé. nen and Zak Cutshall quietly and send to [email protected] Following Harvey Penick’s By 1 p.m., the PGA veter- teed it up. In a classic battle on our website and send to [email protected] Deadline: November 22, 2015 advice — “Play games on the ans had begun their “pseudo” between two heavyweights, Deadline: November 18, 2016 putting green. The more time competition, racing off the they set out to determine the you spend there, the better tee box ahead of Palmer’s sec- winner of the Matson Cup. For more information about the Foundation of Youth golf scores you will turn in” ond clinic. The balance of the As dusk descended, Haenen For more information about the Foundation of Youth and for the online application form, visit us at — earned Johnstone fi ve well- afternoon tee times were fi lled birdied the second playoff and for the online application form, visit us at deserved cups this year. with members and guests out hole and claimed the cup. www.ssiwww.ssi-foy.org-foy.org With the conclusion of for one last game of summer The last day of summer was the summer season, Don golf. a full one behind the counter.