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THE best Salt Spring has to offer! DRIFTWOOD GULF Dg ISLANDS $ 25 iM MEDIA Wednesday, August 16, 2017 — YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 57TH YEAR  ISSUE 33 1(incl. GST) ISLANDS TRUST FIRE Rainfall Trust to fails to enforce dampen fi re risk Wildfi re Act fi nes no-STVR handed out on coast BY ELIZABETH NOLAN DRIFTWOOD STAFF Islanders were grateful to receive some rainfall over the policy weekend, but the turn of the weather overnight on Aug. 12 and 13 was not enough to shift Local trustee works toward the island’s fi re hazard. compliance With just 2.5 mm of rainfall accumulation recorded at Salt Spring weather stations, a total BY ELIZABETH NOLAN fi re ban, including campfi res and DRIFTWOOD STAFF objects like sparklers and tiki Salt Spring’s Local Trust Committee has made torches, remains in effect. another step toward cracking down on short-term Salt Spring Fire Chief Arjuna vacation rentals, unanimously approving a new policy George said the good news is Thursday that includes enforcement beginning this only two fi res have been report- fall. ed locally during the past week. The LTC had previously passed a resolution on July “The island has been extreme- 20 signalling that a standing policy on STVRs both ly cooperative with the ban and applied and should be enforced, with the interpreta- are being very vigilant about tion suggesting a proactive response. fi res. This is so fantastic to see,” Short-term vacation rental is defined as rental George said. of a dwelling, suite or cottage in a residential zone Members of the public for less than 30-day periods. Bed and breakfasts, should not get complacent, which are allowed in residential zones, are defi ned however. Provincial Wildfire as a home-based business that provides temporary Act regulations are in effect overnight accommodation and a morning meal to and have come with escalat- paying guests. ed fines since 2016. They are Islands Trust bylaw enforcement manager Miles being actively applied in other Drew reported Thursday that staff had previously parts of the coastal region understood STVR enforcement should take place only where people haven’t been as if complaints had been made, and recommended a compliant, including $10,000 new standing policy with explicit wording be accepted. shared among nine people who

“The proposed new resolution will make crystal PHOTO BY JEN MACLELLAN refused to shut down a bonfire clear the intention of the LTC that STVR enforcement near Keats Islands on the B.C. be proactive,” Drew said in his report. HOORAY: Special Olympics athlete Dawn Hadler cheers during the annual invitational Day long weekend. bocce tournament at Centennial Park on Sunday. The Salt Spring hosted seven teams from STVRS continued on 2 Campbell River and four from Oceanside. FIRE continued on 5

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ISLANDS TRUST Farming, water conflict bubbles up Trust aims for ing activities. noted in his report the LTC second reading on June 1 A report revealed ongo- had decided on a regula- stated the LTC would not best practices ing conflict, however, with tory approach over an make changes to bylaws contrary recommenda- educational one when it resulting in “obstacles to BY ELIZABETH NOLAN tions coming through established the project. the creation of local abat- DRIFTWOOD STAFF referrals to the Advisory “The 15-metre setback toirs, cold storage facili- A bylaw to protect rural Planning Commission from a water body is effec- ties, or other facilities that watersheds from farming and the Agricultural Advi- tively the best practice would improve local food activity continues to pro- sory Planning Commis- — it’s the minimum best security.” duce conflicting opinions sion. As a result, the LTC practice, to the best of my The APC found that from the two sectors of directed staff to look into understanding,” Youmans statement to be over- the community most con- how farmers might be said. reaching. Staff recom- cerned with the outcome. compensated for infra- “I think it was the pur- mended replacing it with: Water protection advo- structure costs associated pose of the working group “The Local Trust Com- cates who lobbied for with the new bylaw. to study these best prac- mittee could consider regulations governing The AAPC took the tices and come back to changes to local bylaws to agriculture in watershed stance that watershed pro- the LTC with recommen- prohibit or restrict farm- zones succeeded in hav- tection is ideally achieved dations that would reflect ing in areas outside of the ing their concerns taken through best practices best practices in farming.” Agricultural Land Reserve seriously by the Salt Spring and education, and said Bylaw enforcement where farming is now Local Trust Committee, the bylaw as drafted could officer Miles Drew further allowed in order to protect who established the proj- produce an undue burden offered his opinion that the natural environment ect last year and approved of cost in terms of fencing legally, it’s better to have and/or water quality.” the terms of reference for required to keep livestock clear guidelines such as a “I don’t think I’m com- a joint working group in out of the setback. setback that can be mea- fortable taking an oath December. Referrals sent to local sured than terms that are promoting farming above The draft bylaw pro- First Nations, however, open to interpretation. all else,” commented poses a 15-metre setback produced a response from The LTC also consid- trustee George Grams. from drinking water body two groups that 15 metres ered but has yet to act on He noted the rural boundaries for agricul- might not be sufficient. a proposed amendment watersheds bylaw is about tural activities. It does not Cowichan Tribes and to the official community striking a balance between apply to lands within the Malahat First Nations sug- plan that would reaffirm protecting the environ- Agricultural Land Reserve, gested a 30-metre setback the LTC’s ability to regulate ment and food security, and existing farms will would be more appropri- farming for environmen- but ultimately the Trust’s have legal nonconforming ate. tal purposes. A previous mandate is to “preserve status that protects exist- Planner Jason Youmans amendment that received and protect.”

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Successful event aids had to overcome was the back “My intention with eddies and swimming against Pull Together campaign the current. This led to two “low- the swim was to raise kilometre days,” but luckily, on By SEAN HITREC the last day, she hit a fast current DRIFTWOOD STAFF money and awareness going in the right direction to To raise money for the legal help carry her through the final battle against Kinder Morgan’s to protect the coast and leg of the swim. Trans Mountain Pipeline, Salt “My top speed that day was Spring’s Rama DelaRosa recent- to do so in a way that clocked in as 22 km/h,” she ly finished the first recorded said, noting that her pace with- swim around the island. was in alignment with out oceanic help is around two The purpose of the 86-km my personal politics and km/h. “Catching some of the swim was to raise money for eddies was really fun, because Pull Together, an organization beliefs.” I had the current pushing me whose goal is to help fund First through them and so I would hit Nation groups’ legal battles Rama DelaRosa the eddy and I would feel all of against the controversial pipe- Swim for the Salish Sea this turbulence, but I would just line. DelaRosa’s goal was to raise be ripping through it. It almost $14,000, half of which was to be photo by sean hitrec feels like a wave pool or a roll- covered by an anonymous party. such a super effective way to Rama DelaRosa stands at the Fulford Ferry Terminal, across the water ercoaster ride or something, but To date she has raised just over raise awareness because it was from Drummond Park, the starting point for her seven-day swim. I’m cruising.” $12,000. so fun and beautiful,” she said. Apart from raising money for “My intention with the swim So she set out on her jour- the Salish Sea and the profound was to raise money and aware- ney and, as if in a symbol of an attempt to tackle the strong Over the past few years, seven-day adventure, DelaRosa ness to protect the coast and to solidarity, one of the remain- currents. That’s when she saw a DelaRosa has made lemonade said the community spirit for do so in a way that was in align- ing 78 orcas joined her on the whale-watching boat in the dis- out of the lemons handed to her. her journey was something she ment with my personal politics afternoon of her first day. The tance. She originally planned to do a greatly appreciated. and beliefs,” she said. whale appeared in a moment of “Shortly after that we started shorter swim last year, but was “So many people live here on The swim took place in the overcoming what would be an to see dorsal fins, about four or held back by an injury. Salt Spring because it is so beau- Salish Sea, waters that are ongoing challenge in the swim, five dorsal fins where they were,” “I had a brain injury and I tiful and we have such a beauti- threatened by the increase in strong currents. she said. had to cool it, I couldn’t do any ful coast and they want to be tanker traffic that the pipeline “The current was really strong- That realization gave her time physical activities. So I had to here experiencing this,” she said. will create. It has been report- ly opposing us where we were to prepare for a possible encoun- cancel it for last year, which “So I found this way to take all ed that even if there aren’t any swimming and we weren’t mak- ter. Then it happened. really hurt my pride because I that love that’s already here and spills, the increase in noise ing very much forward progress. “The first approach was face- had been working really hard,” just focus it on the ocean. I just caused by more tankers will So we got out, had a powwow to-face. It just came straight at she said. Instead of giving up, became this lens of the laser love drive off food for the remaining and I was like, ‘Hey, guys, I’ve got my face and under me,” she said. she pushed forward to greater beam.” 78 whales along the coast, as all this energy, we’ve got an hour “Then it came up beside me . . . It heights. “Then I started work- DelaRosa is still looking for well as hamper their navigation. and half, let’s just see. If I don’t could have been an inch away.” ing even harder and that’s why donations to reach her goal of “I was inspired by Turning the make any forward progress, we’ll “I felt really blessed. It felt like I had to up my goal, because at $14,000 and donation informa- Tide in 2014. I paddled from Salt just get out and this will be our this was bigger than people busi- that point 10 kilometres felt like tion can be found at https:// Spring to Pender with a group of waypoint for today,’” she said. ness. It felt like nature was on my breakfast.” fundraise.raventrust.com/fund- people and I thought it was just She got back into the water in side,” she added. The biggest hurdle DelaRosa raiser/1023686. News briefs

bow Road and Lower Gan- way Network conceived 10 the Denman Island Activ- the meeting. Atkins path ges Road, with the contract years ago. Partner Creating Trust Council ity Centre. The topic, speaker’s awarded to Earth Heart Pathways is a partnership Trust Council encour- name and contact infor- work begins Productions. The site work of Island Pathways, CRD, invites ages people to attend the mation must be sent to Partners Creating Path- is scheduled to begin this Salt Spring Transportation town hall session starting Emma Restall (email: ere- ways is getting ready to month, so project man- Commission, PARC and the delegations at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, [email protected]) start work on its latest agement is advising mem- Trail and Nature Club. Con- Islands Trust Council Sept. 13. by Wednesday, Aug. 23. pathway in the Ganges bers of the public to keep tributions have also been invites members of the Anyone wishing to make Guidelines for presen- area, this time on Atkins an eye out for equipment. made by local residents, public to observe and a formal delegation to tations to council can be Road. The Atkins pathway the Salt Spring Foundation, participate in its next Trust Council must send viewed at http://island- The path will be the final will complete the origi- Victoria Foundation and quarterly business meet- their request in writing at strust.bc.ca/talktocoun- connection between Rain- nal Ganges Village Path- BC Hydro, among others. ing, set for Sept. 12-14 at least three weeks before cil.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 4 | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2017 NEWSBEAT www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood dock Island’s harbour facilities continue to improve By PER SVENDSEN things running smoothly and greeted efit island residents and especially the to walk on the ramp without fear of Harbour Authority of Salt Spring Island a large number of new and return- island visitors. For the island boater, slipping into the harbour. Talk It’s been a very busy time for the ing visitors, while ensuring our local we had the new floats installed to Aerodrome markers have been crews of the Harbour Authority during needs are met. compliment the new ramp that was installed in Ganges Harbour to the summer months. Many improvements have contin- finished last year. What a treat to be make it safer for boaters and to Jim, Devin and Ben have kept ued to come to fruition that will ben- able to launch a boat and to be able assist the numerous flights that touch down and take off on a daily basis. Late night boaters have found Capital Regional District them helpful after dark. The float- plane docks have been readjusted Province of British AND SUCH VOTING PLACES SHALL BE It is the obligation of the person owner of real property on Salt Spring to accommodate the larger aircraft OPEN BETWEEN THE HOURS OF Eight applying to vote by mail ballot Island for at least thirty days before that is presently servicing us. Columbia (8:00) A.M. and Eight (8:00) P.M. to ensure that the mail ballot is General Voting Day (only persons You may have noticed that the “Cy received by the Chief Election Officer who are registered owners of real Peck wheelhouse” replica — not the ADVANCE VOTING shall be open on “original” one as sometimes noted Vote on th within this time limit. property, either as sole owners, joint Wednesday the Thirtieth (30 ) of tenants or tenants in common are — that served as a waiting room for Incorporation August 2017 and Wednesday the For questions regarding voting and plane passengers is no longer at its th entitled to vote, those individuals Sixth (6 ) of September 2017 TO voter registration, call the Capital who are holding property in trust for location on the floatplane dock. It of Salt Spring Island QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SALT SPRING Regional District at 250.360.3127 a corporation or other trust are not has been donated to the Salt Spring ISLAND between the hours of Eight or toll-free at 1.800.663.4425 entitled to vote). Transportation Commission. There WHEREAS Pursuant to section 4(2) (8:00) A.M. and Eight (8:00) P.M. at: local 3127, or Thomas Moore at is now a larger, more useful, state- of the Local Government Act, the 250.472.0059. (f) You must not be disqualified by of-the-art passenger waiting kiosk. 1. Salt Spring Public Library, 129 Minister may direct a vote be taken the Local Government Act or any It is being called the McColl Room, McPhillips Avenue, Salt Spring Island, Given under my hand at Ganges, of persons in an area specified by other enactment from voting in an dedicated to Saint-Clair McColl, a B.C. B.C., this Tenth (10th) day of August the Minister respecting the proposed election or otherwise disqualified by long-time serving member of the 2017. incorporation of those persons into a 2. Community Gospel Chapel, 147 law. Harbour Authority and local busi- new municipality: nessman and pilot. Outside of this Vesuvius Bay Road, Salt Spring Thomas F. Moore, Only one person may register once waiting kiosk is a notice board and a Island, B.C. Chief Election Officer as a non-resident property elector in AND WHEREAS the Minister has new windsock. relation to one parcel of real property received a request from 2 or more A person must not vote at the Draft plans are in the works to MAIL BALLOT VOTING on Salt Spring Island. If the property residents of Salt Spring Island submission of the question unless renovate the harbour master’s office MAIL BALLOT VOTING is available to is in multiple ownership, you must requesting a vote with respect to entitled to do so. with the intent to source a local con- qualified Resident Electors or Non- provide written consent from the incorporation of Salt Spring Island as tractor to build this. This will include Resident Property Electors who: majority of registered owners a municipality: RESIDENT ELECTOR improved facilities for visiting boat- that you have been designated to ers and more usable work space. AND WHEREAS section 3(2)(a) of • Have a physical disability, illness To be registered as a resident elector vote accompanied with adequate You will notice lots of new paint the Local Government Act states or injury that affects their ability to you must meet all of the following documentation, such as a Land Title on the buildings, improved elec- that if more than 50% of the votes vote at another voting opportunity, requirements on the day of the search, proving ownership of the trical and water stations on docks, counted as valid in favour of the and/or submission of the question. property claimed as a basis for a proposed incorporation, the Minister work done in conjunction with the • Expect to be absent from the (a) You must be, or will be, age 18 vote. A copy of the consent form may recommend incorporation of a transportation ministry to improve regional district on General Voting or older on General Voting Day. may be downloaded from www.crd. new municipality to the Lieutenant access at Burgoyne, thanks to our Day (Saturday, September 9, 2017) bc.ca/ssi-vote. Governor in Council. (b) You must be a Canadian Citizen. skilled maintenance man Brett Jol- and at the times of all Advance If you are a qualified Non-Resident limore. NOW THEREFORE PURSUANT TO Voting opportunities (Wednesday, (c) You must have been a resident in Property Elector, you may vote if In consultation with the fire MINISTERIAL ORDER No. M098 August 30, and Wednesday, British Columbia at least six months you have registered in advance department and the Department DATED MARCH 7, 2017, OF THE September 6, 2017). before General Voting Day. on or before August 10, 2017, or of Fisheries, we have reviewed and MINISTER OF COMMUNITY, SPORT To Register To Vote By Mail, eligible if you apply at the time of voting. revised fire safety plans for all the & CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND (d) You must have been a resident electors who meet the criteria must At the time of application you must docks, being prepared but hoping MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR of Salt Spring Island for at least thirty submit a completed mail ballot provide the information noted above that we will never need to use them. TRANSLINK Public Notice is hereby days immediately before General application form in advance of and two pieces of identification A lot of time, cost and effort went given for which the electors of Voting Day. General Voting Day, September 9, proving identity and residency into replacing the pump out on the Salt Spring Island (including all 2017. Application forms are available (e) You must not be disqualified by (one must have a signature). If you Breakwater float. This is the only islands within Ganges Harbour and on the CRD website at www.crd. the Local Government Act or any are already registered as a Non- station servicing the Southern Gulf Russell, Idol and Channel Islands bc.ca/ssi-vote. Completed application other enactment from voting in an Resident Property Elector on the Islands. and excluding Fulford Harbour Indian forms may be submitted via email, election or otherwise be disqualified CRD Non-Resident Property List of Overlooking the inner harbour, Reserve No. 5) as shown on a map mail, in person or via fax at the by law. Electors and provided that you still we have recently installed The entitled “Proposed Salt Spring Island following contact information listed meet all of the requirements of the Mother and Child wood carving of Municipality” Map Reference Number If you are not on the Provincial below: Local Government Act in order to Willard Davis, who passed away last SAL-05-05 and dated December Voters List for Resident Electors be registered under this category, year. Plans are in the works to try to 1, 2016, will be asked to vote on Mail: Capital Regional District, you may register on General you are not required to re-register in protect it from the elements so that the following question on Saturday, Legislative & Corporate Voting Day or Advance Voting Days order to vote. it can be viewed for many years. September 9th, 2017: Services, 5th floor, 625 providing you meet the eligibility The Kids Don’t Float kiosks have Fisgard Street requirements. You must produce two The following are acceptable classes proven to be a huge safety hit in pro- “ Are you in favour of the PO Box 1000, Victoria, BC pieces of identification, one of which of documents for proof of identity viding free loaner PFDs to kids while incorporation of a Salt Spring V8W 2S6 has your signature, preferably with for both Resident Electors and Non- near the water. Island Municipality?” Phone: 250.360.3127 pictorial identification, e.g. drivers Resident Property Electors: We sadly accepted the depar- licence and a credit card. YES______or NO______Toll-free: 1.800.663.4425 local 3127 • BC driver’s licence or BC driver’s ture of board member Saint-Clair Fax: 250.360.3130 licence and service card McColl. His insight and cheerful VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Email: [email protected] NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY personality will be missed and we ELECTOR • BC ID card issued by the Motor wish him the very best in his new GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open If you are not on the Provincial Vehicle Branch adventures. We welcome Corey on Saturday the Ninth (9th) day To be registered as a Non-Resident Resident Elector List or the CRD Non- Johnson of Island Marine Construc- of September 2017 TO QUALIFIED Property Elector of Salt Spring • BC CareCard or Gold CareCard Resident Property List of Electors, you tion to Saint’s seat and are looking ELECTORS OF SALT SPRING ISLAND at: may register at the time of filling in Island, you must meet the following • Request for Continued Assistance forward to his extensive experience your mail ballot. requirements on the day of 1. Fulford Elementary School registration: form SDES8 on docks to help guide us in upkeep, Gymnasium, 203 South Ridge Road, After receiving a mail ballot future improvements and decisions. • Social Insurance Card (Canada) Salt Spring Island, B.C. application, the CRD will send out (a) You must not be a resident We are also fortunate to have Cor- the applicable mail ballot package. If elector. nelia Krikke from the Chamber of 2. Gulf Islands Secondary School • Citizenship Card (Canada) we receive your application at a date Commerce and Christine Hunt, well Multipurpose Room, 232 Rainbow (b) You must be, or will be, age 18 that does not permit mailing, you • Real property tax notice (municipal known special native advisor, join Road, Ganges, B.C. or older on the day of voting. should arrange to pick up a package or rural) the team to move the board along. Thank you to these individuals for 3. Community Gospel Chapel, 147 from the CRD, Legislative & Corporate (c) You must be a Canadian citizen. • Credit card or debit card issued by Vesuvius Bay Road, Salt Spring Services at the address listed above. volunteering their time, dedication (d) You must have been a resident a savings institution Island, B.C. To be counted for the assent and expertise. voting, your mail ballot must be of British Columbia for at least six • Utility bill The Harbour Authority door is 4. A.R. MacNeill Secondary School, received by the Chief Election months immediately before General always open for written suggestions 6611 No. 4 Road, Richmond, B.C. Officer, or delegate, no later than Voting Day. For more information, visit and ideas for improvements that www.crd.bc.ca/ssi-vote. would benefit our beautiful island 5. Mary Winspear Cultural Centre, 8:00 p.m. on September 9, 2017, (e) You must have been a registered at the CRD address listed above. home and help keep access to our 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, B.C. surrounding marine environment. Drop these off at the office. Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2017 | 5 ASTRONOMY Solar eclipse this Monday excites citizen scientists Safe viewing gear crucial then sunset gold all the way around the Vancouver Courier, “A huge dark disc eclipsed sun without risking severe retinal injury. horizon. It is not like any sky you have emerged on the western horizon, and as “Unfortunately we sold out of the 50 glasses we ever seen.” it rushed over us, the countryside fell into ordered quite quickly,” said optometric assistant Gretta BY ELIZABETH NOLAN Although the moon will fully block out shadow. In seconds everything went from Hildebrandt. “We want everyone to know that it is not DRIFTWOOD STAFF the sun’s light for just two minutes start- twilight to midnight, as if on a dimmer safe to view through regular sunglasses, telescopes or A total solar eclipse that will be visible ing at 10:20 a.m. on Aug. 21, the effects switch.” binoculars.” in North America this Monday has scien- will last longer, beginning around 9 and The temperature dropped several If certified glasses can not be found before Monday, tists and members of the public excited ending around 11:30. degrees, cows started returning to their NASA suggests pinhole projection as an alternative safe about what the skies may reveal. Weather permitting, the otherwise hid- shelters and the birds went silent. The viewing method. “An eclipse is probably the most radical den solar corona will become visible, as effect was dramatic enough that a teen- “For example, cross the outstretched, slightly open thing that can happen to the daytime sky,” well as bright stars and four nearby plan- age girl burst into tears. fingers of one hand over the outstretched, slightly open said Geoff Olson, a Salt Spring resident ets. Olson noted that such unusual chang- fingers of the other. With your back to the sun, look at and journalist who has taught astronomy es to the daylight have a visceral effect. An your hands’ shadow on the ground. The little spaces for the Vancouver public school system eclipse completely confuses and disturbs between your fingers will project a grid of small images and at the Gordon Southam Observatory. “We’re in the right place animals, but can impact humans strongly on the ground, showing the sun as a crescent during the Observers within the narrow “path as well —even a minor event such as partial phases of the eclipse.” of totality” can watch the moon as it at the right time in the the recent wildfire haze had on the sun’s Olsen recommends finding an open area with completely covers the sun. Outside that colour felt surreal to many people. high ground for best viewing, and to check it out the 112-kilometre-wide path, which will universe for seeing this.” The last time a total eclipse crossed day before to ensure the sun is actually visible from traverse the United States from Lincoln North America was in 1918, which is one that location. While planning a Salt Spring experi- Beach, Ore. to Charleston, S.C., viewers GEOFF OLSON reason the event is getting so much atten- ence, he’s still open to a last-minute road trip if one will see a partial eclipse. It’s estimated Astronomy enthusiast tion. An amazing set of circumstances or two interested people would like to join him. that 90 per cent coverage will occur along creates the illusion that the two celes- Email [email protected] for more information. B.C.’s southern coast. Olson was hoping to get to Oregon to tial bodies are the same size: the sun is For those who are used to missing see the full eclipse before his hotel plans 400 times bigger than the moon, but the astronomical events such as meteor fell through. He witnessed the strange moon is 400 times closer to the earth. showers that peak in the middle of the thrill that even an obscured eclipse can Olson said other changing condition SAM ANDERSON night, an eclipse marks a rare opportu- bring in Cornwall, England during a trip such as the Earth’s place in its elliptical APPLIANCE REPAIR nity. in 2000. orbit make this year’s total eclipse pos- • Prompt, Reliable & Professional “Eclipses are often referred to as ‘day “There was cloud cover so our expec- sible. Service turning to night,’ but that is not quite tations were very minimal, but actual- “We’re in the right place at the right • Authorized Warranty Technician what happens,” Bob MacDonald, host ly it worked to our favour,” Olson said, time in the universe for seeing this,” he • Hot Water Tank & Appliance of the CBC program Quirks and Quarks, recalling how the sky acted as a projec- said. Installation explained in a recent blog post. “While tion screen for the moon’s 120 km-wide Salt Spring optometrist Dr. Andrea • Licensed Refrigeration the sky does turn dark, it does not go umbra. He and his party watched the Varju has been well prepared for local • Fully Insured & Security Screened • Kenmore Service Technician black as night. Instead, the area close to shadow travel over the horizon like a giant interest and took the precaution of stock- 250-537-5268 [email protected] the sun turns a deep cobalt blue, which space ship. ing certified solar eclipse viewing glasses EMERGENCY SERVICE www.AndersonApplianceRepair.ca becomes lighter blue lower down, and As Olson wrote in a story for the — the only safe way to view the partially 124 Lawnhill Drive, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1M9

RCMP willing ban enforcers Incorporation ... Are You Undecided? FIRE be able to provide enforcement or issue continued from 1 tickets under its bylaws. Announcing TWO panel sessions that present key reasons for Voting No George said he has received conflicting Speakers and Panelists Include: Sunshine Coast RCMP also handed out information from the B.C. Wildfire Man- Wildfire Act violation tickets for illegal agement Branch about enforcement on Arthur Black Brian Brett Writer and CBC Farmer and Poet campfires in Sechelt on Aug. 10 and in Salt Spring and has been seeking further Radio-columnist Gibsons on Aug. 3, according to their clarification for several weeks. However, weekly police reports. Sgt. Ryan Netzer, senior officer of the Salt Salt Spring Fire-Rescue implemented Spring RCMP department, confirmed a total burn ban on July 6 in tandem local police do have the ability to act if with the B.C. Wildfire Act ban across the the fire ban is not complied with. coastal region. Information issued by the “Absolutely. It’s a provincial offence,” Coastal Fire Centre on July 20 stated more Netzer said. Ronald Wright Bring your questions! than 50 illegal fires had been reported in As of Monday, Netzer was just returning Gary Holman Linda Adams Novelist and CBC their administration area since the ban, from vacation, but said he was unaware of Former CRD Retired Islands Trust Massey Lecturer Chief Administrator and that enforcement patrols would be any violation offences so far this month. Director and MLA stepped up as a result. Nicole Gagnon, a fire information offi- According to the B.C. Wildfire Act and cer with the Coastal Fire Centre, agreed Wildfire Regulation, “Anyone who lights, that RCMP can enforce the act and said fuels or uses an open fire when a fire pro- a number of different people are also hibition is in place or fails to comply with empowered to issue violation tickets. an open fire prohibition may be issued a These include B.C. conservation officers, ticket for $1,150 or, if convicted in court, compliance officers with the Ministry of Dr.Tara Martin be fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Opera- Conservation Scientist to one year in jail. If the contravention tions and Rural Development, and various causes or contributes to a wildfire, the officials as designated by the B.C. Wildfire Richard Kerr Economist person responsible may be subject to a Service. North penalty of up to $100,000 and ordered to Under its open burning bylaw, the Salt Tuesday, August 22, 2017 pay all firefighting and associated costs.” Spring fire department also has the abil- The fine for dropping, releasing or mis- ity to initiate cost recovery for its services Meaden Hall (The Legion) Michael Ableman handling a burning substance— such as a against a property owner of a burn loca- 120 Blain Road, Lower Level Farmer, Author, Activist cigarette — is $575, as is failure to a extin- tion, at the discretion of the fire chief. 7:00pm to 9:00pm guish a burning substance. The Coastal Fire Centre covers all of Doors open at 6:30pm Like Salt Spring, Sechelt provides fire the area west of the height of land on the services though an improvement district Coast Mountain Range from the U.S.-Can- South model, while Gibsons has a volunteer ada border at Manning Park, including Wednesday, August 23, 2017 department. The ability to fine Wildfire Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park in the Greg Clayton Fulford Hall Permaculturalist, Act violators under the improvement north and including the Sunshine Coast, Mortgage Broker district structure was recently questioned the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Doors open at 4:30pm by a group of eight former Salt Spring fire the Gulf Islands and Haida Gwaii. trustees in an open letter to the current Gagnon could not confirm whether any Authorized by Positively NO, registered sponsor under LECFA, [email protected]” board dated Aug. 10. According to the additional enforcement had been target- signatories, only a municipality would ted specifically in the Gulf Islands region. 6 | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2017 www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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2017 BCYCNA Awards OPINION Gold - Best Cartoonist (Dennis Parker) EDITORIAL Cutting the waste xcess and waste are two terms that seem to go hand in hand in our society. EFood Banks BC estimates that 40 per cent of all food produced in Canada is thrown out rather than being consumed. Thirty per cent of fruits and veg- etables are reportedly rejected by supermarkets for cosmetic reasons only. Salt Spring Community Services, which runs the island’s food bank and other nutrition programs, is one agency that looked at those statistics and decid- ed to change them on Salt Spring by creating its new Second Harvest program. The food bank receives generous support from island residents and businesses. But it’s been clear for a long time that more fresh food could be reclaimed and redistributed to those in need locally before it’s thrown out. Community Services VIEWPOINT by Harold Page THE ISSUE: personnel have been Second Harvest working on the issue food program behind the scenes, and were already getting food Current system has fewer dangers WE SAY: to some individuals out- side of the once-a-week There has been a lot written recently about the pros and cons of The Vancouver Sun reported in one case that of 15 top donors, 11 Deserves full food bank, which is not incorporation, which is good. People are at least thinking about it. were development related. John Sprague, perhaps with tongue support practical for everyone There are views as to the effect on taxes, other services, road in cheek, said in his letter to the editor, “I can see it now. After to access. But its hands maintenance — even whether the the Fulford-Ganges Road an election, the mayor and one councillor are real estate agents. were otherwise tied when it came to changing the would be widened by one metre, maybe more. Other councillors are a lawyer, a building contractor and business existing system. Much of it is based on supposition. owners who would welcome more customers.” Hmmm. Community Services was therefore justifiably The fi re board has for now taken the position of neutrality, evi- With any complex issue there are many minor items to excited to recently announce that a new refrigera- dently feeling that its job is to run the fi re department rather than consider, but there is a danger that we tend to get so involved tion unit located on Community Services’ Core Inn advising us on political matters. The North Salt Spring Water- thinking about the small issues that we lose sight of what should property in downtown Ganges is now up and run- works District board, on the other hand, has chosen be the main objective. Let us step back and think ning, thanks to serious support from the island’s two to support incorporation, being understandably clearly on what it is that we want to preserve. Surely main grocery stores, farms and other businesses. A interested in receiving more grant funding. On this Let us step back it must be this amazing collection of unique Gulf Victoria foundation grant also helped make it hap- point, one might wonder whether with the change Islands, fortunately still pretty much in their pristine pen. from 16 years of Liberal government policy on fund- and think clearly state. The Second Harvest program is starting by collect- ing could conceivably be a change that would be I see this as our opportunity and our responsibility ing fresh produce that has not been sold by Coun- benefi cial. on what it is to maintain them not just for our present pleasure try Grocer and Thrifty Foods, or from local farms, There is a recurring theme that we want to man- of living here but also for future generations and for including Community Services’ own Burgoyne Val- age our own affairs by being a municipality, that that we want to others from elsewhere to come and see and enjoy. ley farm. It aims to add dairy, baked goods and other “we would be able to negotiate with the provincial/ Were we to incorporate as a municipality, it would perishables. federal government on our needs and priorities . . . .” preserve. open the door and provide an incentive for pro- Community Services welcomes both funds and I have news for you. I lived in a municipality for 41 development councils to be elected. We have seen it volunteers to help it thrive. Food security coordina- years. “We” could do no more than “we” can do right happen elsewhere and we would be naive indeed not tor Simone Cazabon is the person to connect with at now. The municipal council is what has jurisdiction to do those to believe it would happen here. Community Services. things. If we like its decisions, fi ne. If we do not, then perhaps we Like many human endeavours, the system we have presently Salt Spring is an island of riches in an ocean of could change that come the next election! could be improved, but it has fewer dangers than the other option plenty. By supporting this project with time and Speaking of which, we need to be realistic about how councils being promoted. money, we can ensure the wealth of our food get elected. Putting fantasy aside, it is well known that real estate resources is shared to become a viable “second har- developers are constantly on the lookout for opportunities to The writer is a retired professional engineer and long-time vest” for islanders. infl uence municipal councils by funding candidates’ campaigns. Gulf Islander.

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Quote of the Week: “It felt like this was bigger than people business. It felt like nature was on my side.” Island Voices swimmer RAMA DELAROSA on her encounter with an orca Salt Spring Says We asked: What do you think about the new ferries servicing Salt John Duffy Blake Gold Gill Taylor Maureen Fath Roy Allingham I haven’t been on them yet for Salt Spring’s always against They seem to be having a bit I like the idea that there’s I haven’t tried them yet, but Spring Island? one thing, but from what I change, but 3 months later all of an issue with the elevators more trips from Vancouver I think there should be more hear, they’re very good. I am the things that weren’t great are in them . . . and the stairs are straight to Salt Spring. direct ferries to Vancouver, feeling positive about them. gone like ripples in the water .. . really steep. that’s for sure. New ferries are wonderful. Letters to the editor are welcome, but writers are requested to keep their submissions to 350 words or less. Letters may be edited for brevity, legality and taste. Writers are also asked to furnish a telephone number where they may be reached during the day, and to sign their letters with their full name. Thank you letters will not normally be considered for publication. Letters to the editor Send your letters to [email protected]

this beautiful island. Is this us with such a unique reputa- to take the time and effort government, more rules and Ask the right not why we all came here, tion. Slower pace to do it. restrictions, more garbage, because of its beauty? We are Perhaps if we look past a The creation of the Islands more congestion, perhaps question here to preserve and protect yes or no referendum, we can on our island Trust to preserve and protect you should head for a city. If we do not ask the right as we agreed upon by moving see “yet.” Those will no lon- I’m sending out an SOS: the Gulf Islands was a clear If you wanted a slower questions we will not get the to an island that is part of the ger be options if we choose to Save our Salt Spring. recognition of the value pace, time to think, the right answers. I read the let- Islands Trust. vote yes to incorporate. Vot- We arrived in 1975, a and importance of saving peace and beauty of the ters focusing on many points Yes, there are certainly ing no is voting for even better young family seeking a “safe these unique, sensitive areas forests, lakes and ocean, a from both perspectives on challenges for developers that options! harbour.” We found it. from the monetization and caring, committed commu- incorporation. would like to make it easier I feel that the most compas- Over the years, I saw the destruction of their natural nity that values “the island My sense is that we should to develop this last oasis in a sionate choice for all beings is efforts of dreamers and vol- beauty and resources. It is way of life,” you came to the perhaps look at a bigger pic- paradise. Perhaps that is why to vote no and then have time unteers inspire islanders important for those who right place. Sometimes less ture and ask the question: so many people want to move and space to explore even to turn their dreams into live and even visit here to is more. “What is the most compas- here from municipalities that better options than yes. Let realities that we have all be aligned with those objec- So, I’m sending out an sionate choice for all beings did incorporate and now us be a new model for the benefitted from. This “can- tives or the islands will be SOS: Save our Salt Spring. on and around the island?” regret the massive debt loads future. We have a new pro- do” independence is part of changed forever. Vote no to incorporation. This includes all of us after the drug of $20-million vincial government here now what built the island com- What brought you to Salt Trust it! humans, the trees, the wild- payoff wears off. Perhaps so that will be more open to us munities with people who Spring Island? APRIL CURTIS, life, the mountains, the ocean, many people choose to move creating even better options. shared an understanding of If it was financial oppor- Salt Spring the whales and all beings in here because of the quirky, Allen Schoen, what it is to live in harmony tunities, more develop- the Salish Sea that surrounds uniqueness that has blessed Salt Spring with nature and be willing ment, more taxes, more MORE LETTERS continued on 8 Island is already an almost-perfect paradise By NINA RAGINSKY character, natural beauty, and hundreds of hours, and 80 dedi- Over the past few years the community In 1968 I moved from London, England up peace and quietude, so rare in this cated planning volunteers, we acquired indoor tennis courts, and squash to the Arctic, to Old Crow, to do a photography crazy world of ours. INDEPTH created a land-use planning courts, the sailing club boat moorage expan- assignment for the National Film Board for the Now, I wonder if we were to document that protects and sion, new fire trucks and equipment, new Lady summer months. On my way back to London, become a municipality, if all this would slowly preserves our waterways, shoreline, sensitive Minto Hospital equipment, and bicycle and I stayed at a friend’s cottage in Vancouver, and disappear. ecosystems, forest lands, farm lands, water- pedestrian pathways. somehow never went back to London. After following the letters in this newspa- sheds and wetlands. Vancouver in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s per, over the past few months, I’m not sure In 2005 we made the decision to support the Affordable Housing Decisions charmed me with its neon, the old round if I understand, or agree with the benefits of new NAPTEC program, created by the Islands We made the decision to build Meadow- house, the Sweeney’s Cooperage, the On-On, becoming a municipality, or with their raison Trust to reduce property taxes by 65 per cent in brook, Croftonbrook and Murakami Gardens, The Green Door and Foncie, the street pho- d’etre: “We need to take destiny into our own return for covenanting privately owned lands in tographer, the False Creek boatyards and the hands, and make our own on-island decisions the Trust area. with more affordable housing projects under- Ovaltine Café. without outside government interference.” In 2002 we made the decision to vote “no” in way. Then, one by one, they all disappeared, and Now, all this time I thought that we were an incorporation referendum. one by one shiny new high-rises emerged. making our own decisions, without being a In 2008 we passed an updated OCP with new Food and Farmland Decisions In 1973 I moved to Victoria, charmed by the municipality, and without government interfer- policies that include climate change, energy In 1999 we decided to organize the first Salt quaintness of the city, and I didn’t have to own ence, but with government largesse, to the tune efficiency, food security and potable water. Spring Island Apple Festival. a car, and could ride my bike everywhere, with of $60,000,000 since 2001! In 2010 we made the decision to move the very little car traffic. Then, slowly, after 15 years, So I thought I would make a list of a few of our Park and Greenspace Acquisition Tuesday Farmers Market from the meadow to many of the old heritage buildings downtown community decisions, starting in 1989. Decisions Centennial Park. It has now become a burgeon- were demolished, or turned into shopping Over the past 20 years we have protected ing enterprise — a haven for foodies, with fresh malls, and my neighbourhood gradually shifted Public Buildings 10,000 acres of green space on the island. local produce and flowers, and gourmet delica- from funky-run-down-affordable to upscale In 1989 we made the decision to acquire land In 2001, hundreds of community members cies of all sorts, and the best ice cream in the chic and more high-rises emerged. to build ArtSpring. In 1999 ArtSpring opened. made the decision to stop the logging of 5,000 known universe! In 1989 we moved to Salt Spring, where there In 2005 we made the decision to acquire acres by the Texada Logging Company. We suc- In 2013 we made the decision to acquire was a lovely sense of quietude, camaraderie land to build our new library. In 2013 the library ceeded, and the Burgoyne Provincial Park was farm-land in the Burgoyne Valley, which is and natural beauty. opened. established. leased to the community for farm use, and for Today, 28 years later, the island is still charm- In 2004 we decided to build a new swimming In 2001 we made the decision to purchase allotment gardens. ing, even more so, thanks to all the decisions we pool. It opened in 2008. the Maxwell Lake watershed from the Texada made as a community over the years. (I must In 2012 we saw the need for and made the Logging Company. Today, Salt Spring has become an almost confess that I dearly miss Wendy’s milkshakes decision to receive land to build a local food We also made decisions to build a skate- perfect paradise, without being a municipality. at the old Ships Anchor restaurant, and the processing and storage facility. Construction is board park, a disc golf park and an off-leash Of course it would be very nice to have a laun- deluxe smoked ham hocks cured by Don at the slated for this autumn. doggy park. dromat and public showers, a cobbler, a fabric Red and White grocery store.) store, and … a baseball diamond! And thanks to our unique Islands Trust gov- Governance Decisions Various Community Decisions We can make it happen! ernance policy, with its preserve and protect In 1994, we made the decision to start work We made the decision to establish the Salt mandate, our island has maintained its rural on updating our official community plan. With Spring Transit bus system in 2008. The writer lives at Walter Bay on Salt Spring. 8 | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2017 OPINION www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood

News Updates Follow the Driftwood on Twitter http://twitter.com/GIDriftwood Keep big money out of local politics By SHARON MCCOLLOUGH bly popular. Commercial and industri- and we will donate an improvement to First, please just grab a coffee and sit al-zoned properties are taxed almost your community pool.” on a bench in Centennial Park, or have three times more than residentially Salt Spring presently has some devel- a seat at Barb’s or TJs or in your own zoned properties. Salt Spring’s current opment companies owning proper- Red Robinson speaks out kitchen, and hear me out. Actually, in tax base is 95 per cent residential. Sub- ties on the island. None are locally this case, read me out. divisions will increase the tax base but owned. Over the years the Trust has about Hearing Loss. Let’s put the “fear-mongering” the infrastructure costs (water, roads, stopped development proposals from accusation aside for just a moment sewer) must be deducted from those national, foreign and international cor- and explore the factual relationship of development costs. porations. Yes, some unpopular and development and municipalities. However, commercial and indus- inappropriate developments have It is common knowledge that big trial properties require minimal infra- slipped through. But imagine what we money plays a big role in federal and structure and therefore become the would be today if we had not had the provincial politics. Many who have most practical fiscal option. It’s where Trust’s protection? come from incorporated jurisdictions the money is to be found. There are Personally, I’d prefer any off-island are all too familiar with the role that no grants for municipalities just to vision for our island to come from the money can play in local municipal poli- pay their bills. The pressure to rezone other Gulf Islands, or even Victoria, tics as well. Development corporations rural and rural residential properties rather than a development corpora- have deep pockets. This is not news. to commercial and industrial devel- tion with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Some believe that our community opments is built into the municipal Seattle, Los Angeles, Tokyo or Hong “Forget what you knew about hearing aids. would never succumb to destructive governance model. The Islands Trust Kong. Ironically, there’s a high probabil- development pressures. It may not model separated the land-use plan- ity that those big pockets (who can also Ask about the Oticon OPN with BrainHearing™ be the first council, or the second but ning function from the delivery of ser- sue) will end up calling some big shots Technology. They are the first hearing aids perhaps the fourth when the transition vices specifically to alleviate develop- locally. Regrettably, we see evidence all proven to be ‘easier’ on the brain.” bundle of provincial “carrot” funds has ment pressure. around us that municipal councils can been spent. Eventually, the fiscal real- be often be bullied or bought. Some- ity is that even the greenest of councils times because they just have no other must pay the municipality’s bills. If Some believe that our source of funding! we incorporate we will definitely have It is often said that we all have the more expenses, i.e. roads, policing, community would never same vision for our island, just differ on municipal hall, municipal employees, the best way to get there. I know this is municipal cars and trucks. Where will succumb to destructive true for some of us who would like to SALT SPRING 778.353.3012 our increased source of revenue come see development projects that enhance from? development pressures. our island environment, such as 101 - 164 Kings Lane Municipalities derive their revenue wagon wheel housing, duplexes, a from property taxes. A council has Development corporations contrib- laundromat, an art and music col- the choice of cutting services, raising ute to election campaigns of mayoral lege, etc. taxes or increasing revenue to balance candidates and councillors. Their com- nexgenhearing.com the budget. Historically, the first two mon bargaining approach is “council- The writer is a longtime island resi- Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC options haven’t seemed to be incredi- lors, you approve our industrial park dent.

MORE LETTERS is definitely not the case. continued from 7 I notice so much on the Salt Spring Incor- PUBLIC NOTICE: Site C Inquiry Initiated poration Discussion Facebook page in par- Proper pick-ups ticular that is not entirely correct. Voters have been misled on Salt Spring before, so please I would like to share an example of the abso- check with people holding diverse perspectives The BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) has initiated an inquiry into BC Hydro’s Site lute wrong way to pick up hitchhikers that I before you assume that something you read or C project, as directed by the Provincial Government in Order-in-Council (OIC) 244 encountered last week. hear is true. on August 2, 2017. Coming north through town while traffic Virtually all Canadian Salt Spring residents was at its peak, I was in a lineup of at least 15 can vote in the Sept. 9 referendum. Tenants too. The full scope of the inquiry is set out in the government’s terms of reference for cars. When we came adjacent to where the And we can all do what we can to build con- the OIC, which is available online: http://www.bcuc.com/Sitecinquiry.html. knife-sharpener sets up across from the begin- nections across the “yes/no” divide. It’s exciting ning of Park Drive, a blue van at the front of the to see that happening already. The inquiry will be handled in two phases. In the Širst phase, the BCUC will gather information and produce a preliminary report. Those parties who would like to lineup stopped abruptly upon noticing a hitch- Jan Slakov, Salt Spring submit data and analysis to be considered for inclusion in the preliminary report hiker, only slightly pulled over and was still are invited to submit that by no later than August 30, 2017. Data and analysis totally blocking traffic. There is a double-wide submitted during this Širst phase must be within the scope of the OIC. space there for parking, which this driver totally Ask for other options ignored. The driver then engaged in a lengthy Re: “Island farmers cultivate a ‘no’ vote” and Opportunity for public comment on the preliminary report will be provided during discussion with the hitchhiker, and then finally “Incorporation is not the only choice,” I felt the second phase of the review. Process details for the second phase will be drove away without even taking on the pas- much relief when I read those two opinion provided once established. senger. During this time, the lineup was unable pieces in last week’s Driftwood. Preservation to proceed and tied up traffic further for Park of farmland is extremely important for all of Drive cars trying to enter Lower Ganges Road. us and most especially for our children and GET MORE INFORMATION If you wish to pick up a hitchhiker, you must grandchildren as we continue to battle cli- pull off the travelled portion of the roadway in mate change and its resulting extreme weath- the same manner as if parking. You should also er events. To Šind out more about how to Šile data and analysis on the questions above, be parallel to the road, and not perpendicular. As I write, I hear that a 62-hectare parcel of please check our Site C website at: http://www.bcuc.com/Sitecinquiry.html. The As it is technically illegal to pick up hitchhikers, farmland has been granted exclusion from the BCUC will make arrangements with members of the public not able to access or if you are blocking traffic and cause an acci- Agricultural Land Reserve in the fertile Fra- submit information online. In these instances, please contact our ofŠice using the dent, you will be held responsible. ser River delta; this follows strong opposition contact information below. There are many proper pick-up spots, and from community activists but was supported also good parking areas for pulling over. In by Delta mayor and council. British Columbia Utilities Commission future please use them. I have long believed that where there are Sharon Boulter, two opposing points of view, there is always Long Harbour a third alternative. Thus, much gratitude is Suite 410, 900 Howe Street P: 604.660.4700 Vancouver, BC Canada V6Z 2N3 TF: 1.800.663.1385 owed to Richard Kerr for providing such an Misleading alternative. It is indeed shocking that the pre- E: [email protected] I see a “Yess” ad that includes, in the list of vious government restricted our commit- pros for incorporation, “tenants can vote too.” tees to only two options. The question now True. becomes, why are we holding a referendum But by repeating over and over how renters to choose between the options given? Why can’t vote in improvement district elections don’t we approach our new government and and referenda, people are getting confused. request that other possibilities be considered? All documents Šiled on the public record One of my friends who is well informed on gov- Wilma Haig, may be made publically available on our ernance issues in general actually thought that Baker Road website at www.bcuc.com. renters couldn’t vote to elect our local elected representatives (Islands Trust and CRD), which MORE LETTERS continued on 9 Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com OPINION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2017 | 9 Consultants respond to study’s road figures criticism By JAMES KLUKAS and an assumed figure for the current to $680,000 (not including trans- It is acknowledged that this uncertainties related to roads. DAN HUANG level of capital road expenses. portation studies completed by comparison does not factor in the The incorporation study does not The Salt Spring Island commu- The Ministry of Transportation other bodies or allocations for administration and engineering presume that current costs will nity faces an important decision and Infrastructure does not pub- engineering and administration support that Salt Spring Island be future costs, nor does it set whether to remain as an unincor- lish a long-term capital plan or a that are treated separately in receives from MOTI’s district out to predict future conditions porated area or incorporate as a singular report on historic capital the incorporation study). If this office in Nanaimo. Within the or council decisions that could municipality. expenses. Therefore, profession- level of annual spending were scope of the incorporation study impact future service levels or As the authors of the incorpo- al judgement was required both assumed, the incremental addi- it was not possible to quantify the costs. ration study, our goal has always to interpret the ministry’s avail- tional annual tax impact would be ministry’s current administration Ultimately, voters considering been to provide the community able data on non-maintenance- approximately $20 to $27 for the costs specifically for Salt Spring road issues are faced with a deci- with unbiased, objective informa- contract capital expenses, and to average residential property (over Island roads. However, the study sion as to whether the Ministry tion on the potential impacts of determine a reasonable assumed and above the core study findings includes a separate allocation for of Transportation and Infrastruc- incorporation. In light of recent figure for analysis. The annual and based on 2016 tax rates). Public Works and Engineering ture or a new municipality is best community conversations on the $500,000 figure was based on a Second, there has been dia- Administration under incorpora- positioned to provide the desired topic of roads, the local CRD and snapshot in time and an attempt logue on the level of Provincial tion, which is treated as a new level of service for roads, fund- Islands Trust elected officials have to balance historic capital spend- Rural Tax revenue from Salt Spring cost. ing for roads, and address the asked Urban Systems to provide ing levels with the fact that the Island versus actual road mainte- In contrast to any assumed various risks, opportunities and clarification on two main points. ministry’s recent capital spend- nance and capital expenses. While figure for current service levels, uncertainties. All of these factors First, there has been dialogue ing has declined, with a focus on this comparison is a point of inter- McElhanney Consulting Ltd. pre- should be considered as part of on the issue of historic and cur- emergency repairs. est, it does not affect the overall pared a road condition assess- the sum of the issues surround- rent capital costs for roads. The A community member has also incorporation study tax impact ment as part of the incorpora- ing municipal incorporation. core incorporation study analy- compiled data on historic road analysis. Our review continues to tion study, and identified a need Regardless of how residents and sis was limited to assessing what capital costs from multiple free- suggest that recent contract road for higher levels of annual cap- taxpayers feel about these issues, current service levels would cost dom of information requests that maintenance and road capital ital spending to facilitate road we encourage all to get informed as an incorporated municipal- were made before and during the expenses have indeed averaged network renewal. These higher and to vote on Sept. 9. ity. As a result, while there was course of the incorporation study. slightly less than annual Provin- spending levels have been fac- a recognition that actual spend- The community member’s esti- cial Rural Tax revenue from Salt tored into the sensitivity analy- The writers work for Urban Sys- ing levels could be different based mates suggest a 14-year, inflation- Spring Island, which has remained sis within the study. Additionally, tems Ltd. and are the authors of the on decisions of a potential future adjusted average of capital spend- steady at about $1.9 to $2.0 million the incorporation study identi- Salt Spring Island Incorporation council, the study had to include ing that is in the range of $634,000 per year (not inflation-adjusted). fies other risks, opportunities and Study Final Report.

Don’t want to be limited ased. This is unfair and disrespectful to all the Salt My Aug. 2 “Worry about assertions” letter to the Springers counting on being informed in an honest Driftwood was not intended as an attack against manner. Derek Hill personally, and I am sorry if it caused him Lizzy Dunn, any grief. Salt Spring While we disagree about the need for incorpora- tion, I agree that improvements could be made to our governance, such as the Local Community Commis- Responsive to our sion or increasing the seats on the Trust, a suggestion that was overturned because of the lobby by Islanders community for Self-Government several years ago. This will be my last commentary on the upcoming In A Fair Country, John Ralston Saul points out that incorporation vote. our governments are modelled on European ideas: I read, with interest, the views, opinions and fears linear progress, fear of complexity and ownership of that are expressed in this media and over community the land, rather than the First Nations’ way of inclusive postings and would ask that everyone step back and circles and reconciliation through talking. Our nar- take a deep breath and think about this. row Salt Spring Island Incorporation Study by Urban If we choose to keep the existing system then we Systems seemed designed to justify forming a munici- will have a system where we feel that others, main- pality, and even ignored the voices of Hul’qumi’num ly government employees, will continue to decide people who have lived here for 5,000 years. our future direction and opportunities. A relatively recent arrival (1959), I feel deeply The alternative is that we choose to be self gov- rooted here. My vote will be “no” on Sept. 9 because I erned and elect citizens from the community and do not want to be limited to a model of government hire municipal workers from the community who that does not fit this unique place. will provide services to the community. The costs of Frances Hill, these services will flow through the island, provid- Vesuvius ing jobs and opportunities. The officials/staff will be responsive to the needs and desires of the com- munity as we elect them based on what we know and Accurate facts what they promise. Re: Brenda Guiled Gillespie’s report on the costs We already pay significant costs to off-island peo- of road maintenance, I have known and worked ple and organizations to get our services today, but with Brenda for over 25 years and, over that time, the dollars go into their home communities, not I have come to appreciate her abilities: she is an ours. I believe that once everything is accounted extremely competent and ferociously thorough for the difference is not materially different in costs researcher. If she presents facts, you can be confi- then the present structure. If there is a significant dent that they are accurate. cost difference then we are saying that we are happy (N.B. – Brenda didn’t ask me for any testimonial!) that taxpayers throughout B.C. are supporting our Marlyn Horsdal, lifestyle. If so, then are we really independent island- Fulford ers or just more people at the public trough that want more than we can afford at the detriment of future generations? Conflict of interest Anyone that really believes that we, as a group, I was disappointed to read in last week’s Drift- would ruin this island by electing developers that wood yet another challenge to the integrity of the would run amok building highrises or massive sub- work of the incorporation study consultants, Urban divisions is either underestimating the character Systems (“Fact-checking request denied”). of the inhabitants or suffering from paranoia that I refer to the decision to have the fact checker for leaves them out of touch with any reality. the upcoming referendum debate be a member of I really hope that we can rationally put our con- the Urban Systems team. cerns and fears in perspective and believe that the This is akin to having the fox guarding the hen democratic process will ensure that the good we house. Not only is it visibly wrong, it is in fact a con- want will prevail and the negative aspects will not flict of interest. The fact checker is in the invidious overwhelm the lifestyle that we all want regardless of position of either supporting or criticizing his or her what process we choose. own work. TONY MAUDE, Because I am legally trained, this conflict of inter- Fulford est is easy to spot. Individuals watching the debate, however, would assume the fact checker to be unbi- MORE LETTERS continued on 12

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BY SAM LIGHTMAN SPECIAL TO THE DRIFTWOOD For the 17th consecutive year, the Photosyn- WILL KIMBROUGH, GRAYSON CAPPS AND CORKEY HUGHES thesis show will provide a look at what some of the island’s top photographic talent is produc- ing. Photosynthesis is a group of accomplished Salt Spring Island photographers founded in 1995. Membership has fl uctuated over the years but it currently comprises 18 photographers, chosen for the quality and originality of their work. This year’s theme is “Pretty Pictures?” It encourages each photographer to explore and express their attitude about the current state of photography: whether to indulge the decorative aspect prominently featured on social media or attempt to go beyond it through imaginative and creative expression. All works are new; none have previously been shown. This ensures that the FRIDAY, AUGUST 25 show will be fresh, vibrant and exciting. PITCHFORK SOCIAL Participants in Photosynthesis 2017 include COURTESY BIRGIT FREYBE BATEMAN AT BULLOCK LAKE FARM 360 UPPER GANGES ROAD. Alane Lalonde, Seth Berkowitz, Shari Macdon- Birgit Freybe Bateman’s ‘Barefoot’ image, which is part of the Photosynthesis 2017 exhibit that ald, Chris Stackhouse, Alan Bibby, Brigit Freybe opens at ArtSpring on Aug. 23. TICKETS $40 • 7:30PM SHOW Bateman, Tamar Griggs, Christina Heineman, DINNER SALES 5:30PM Greg Klassen, Michael Wall, Jen Holmes, Avril Ariana Fraser. 5 with at least one photographer in attendance at Kirby, Grace Sevy, Bernadette Merten-MacAllis- The opening reception is on Wednesday, Aug. all times to meet visitors and discuss the group’s TICKETS AT: WWW.PITCHFORKSOCIAL.COM ter, Timmy Gibbons, Judy McPhee, Sam Light- 23 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at ArtSpring. works. ArtSpring gallery is open from 10 a.m. to OR SALT SPRING BOOKS + FEVER TREE man and Gulf Islands Secondary School student The show will run daily from Aug. 24 until Sept. 5 p.m. daily.

TEA A TEMPO second growth Tenor and piano duo at All Saints recital drawings and paintings by Victoria musicians sibéal foyle Dyjach commenced his musical education at Wilfrid furniture by give Aug. 23 concert Laurier University in voice peter pierobon performance under the direc- AUG 19 – OCT 1 Tenor Adam Dyjach and tion of Kimberly Barber. Now pianist Braden Young from residing in Victoria, he com- OPENING RECEPTION Victoria hit the Tea à Tempo pleted his master’s degree SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 5–7PM stage on Wednesday, Aug. 23. in voice performance with Young is a graduate of the Benjamin Butterfield at the Camosun College Piano Per- University of Victoria and cur- formance Diploma Program, rently studies privately with won the prestigious Irving Carolyn Sinclair. 125 Churchill Rd. Salt Spring Island GALLERY HOURS K. Barber Scholarship and In June, Dyjach was privi- duthiegallery.com | 250-537-9606 10–5 THURS TO MON completed his undergraduate leged to attend the Tafelmusik degree in music scholarship Baroque Summer Institute (piano) at UBC in the studio where he specialized in early exitStageLeft Productions & Present exitStageLeft Productions & Graffiti Theatre Theatre Present of Dr. Corey Hamm. He has a music performance prac- master’s degree in collabora- tice. Past performance high- tive piano from the University lights include the Evangelist of Toronto. in Bach’s Weihnachtsorato- Young has won many rium (Sooke Philharmonic solo and collaborative piano Choir), tenor soloist in Bach’s awards including the JVPAF Cantata 196 and Handel’s ARTSPRING Lieder Accompanist award Messiah (Handel Society of 2012 and the Erzsebet Gessler Music), among many others. AUG 25 - Memorial Scholarship 2010. His numerous operatic roles SEPT 2, He has also been the collab- include Ferrando in Mozart’s orative pianist for two recent Così fan tutte, Ernesto in Doni- ARTSPRING7:30 winners of the Roberto and zetti’s Don Pasquale, Oronte in Mary Wood Scholarship (in Handel’s Alcina and Romeo in 2012 and 2014). COURTESY MUSIC MAKERS OF THE ANGLICAN PARISH Neil Weisensal’s City Workers In the past several years, From top, tenor Adam Dyjach and pianist Braden Young. in Love. AUG 25 - Young has organized and par- He has also been a member ticipated in benefi t concerts University of Toronto. Two Foundation Graduate Fellow- of Fear No Opera, the Pacifi c SEPT 2, for the First Unitarian Church years ago, Young had the priv- ship (2014-2016), the Philcox Opera Victoria Chorus and the of Victoria, Cambodia Sup- ilege of attending the Centre Collaborative Piano Scholar- tenor section leader in the Vic- port Group, the MS Society for Opera Studies in Italy. He ship and a university fellow- toria Philharmonic Choir. TICKETS THROUGH ARTSPRING ADULTS $25, YOUTH (UNDER 19) $20, PG13 SPECIAL PRICING AUGUST 25th & SEPTEMBER7:30 2nd and a collaborative concert has been awarded the Wom- ship. Next Wednesday’s concert TICKETS THROUGH ARTSPRING ADULTS $25, YOUTH (UNDER 19) $20, PG13 to support his studies at the en’s Musical Club of Toronto A native of Waterloo, Ont., begins at 2:10 p.m. at All Saints. COME EARLYSPECIAL DRESSED PRICING IN YOUR AUGUST MEDIEVAL 25th BEST & SEPTEMBER TO ENJOY 2nd PIES AND BEER COME EARLY DRESSED IN YOUR MEDIEVAL BEST TO ENJOY PIES AND BEER

TICKETS THROUGH ARTSPRING ADULTS $25, YOUTH (UNDER 19) $20, PG13 SPECIAL PRICING AUGUST 25th & SEPTEMBER 2nd COME EARLY DRESSED IN YOUR MEDIEVAL BEST TO ENJOY PIES AND BEER Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2017 | 11 MUSICAL THEATRE Stay Connected be part of the Driftwood’s online community. Visit www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Arthur legend upended in Python musical for breaking news, extra content and ExitStageLeft’s Spamalot to vote in our weekly poll; like us on Facebook for breaking news, photos opens Aug. 25 and fun stuff; and get all the news first by following us on Twitter. BY ELIZABETH NOLAN DRIFTWOOD STAFF People looking for a reminder to take life less seriously can look forward to an especially silly bit of live theatre as the summer eases to a close. As international politics heat up to nuclear levels and local discussion around incorpora- tion seems even more likely to explode, a send- up of legendary power and politics may be just the relief we need — and Monty Python’s Spa- malot, the musical based on the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, is just the produc- tion to do it. Beginning Friday, Aug. 25, Salt Spring’s own musical theatre company exitStageLeft Pro- ductions is back at ArtSpring for six perfor- mances of one of their most ambitious works to date. Company founders Jekka Mack and Christina Penhale brought us highly accom- plished renditions of Rent and Cabaret in pre- Photo Courtesy exitStageLeft Productions vious years, plus Shakespeare’s As You Like It Spamalot rehearsal scene with Sue Newman as Lady of the Lake in the centre. earlier this summer. They’re set to advance the scale yet again with Spamalot. “We like to do a very different show to what- the musical has maintained epic numbers behind at the door and have a night of frivolous ever we’ve previously done, so you can’t really that rival the Tony-winning Broadway show. entertainment. It’s really about having a great night compare one to another,” Mack said on the Costume designer Maureen McKay has cre- out at the theatre.” FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 company’s turn to comedy during 2017. ated around 145 original pieces, while techni- Monty Python’s Spamalot runs at ArtSpring on PITCHFORK SOCIAL “And we’re also working to expand our rep- cal director Al Lehmann has supervised the Friday and Saturday, Aug. 25 and 26, and then from AT BULLOCK LAKE FARM 360 UPPER GANGES ROAD. ertoire so there’s always new challenges and creation of 15 large set pieces, including the Wednesday to Saturday, Aug. 30 to Sept. 2. Showtime things to work on,” Penhale added. “And Spa- famous Trojan Rabbit and a gondola. An entire is 7:30 p.m. all nights. TICKETS $40 • 7:30PM SHOW malot is light and fun, and the way the world is team has been needed to assemble the 90 or Audiences members are invited to come early for DINNER SALES 5:30PM right now, I feel like we just need a laugh.” so props, some of which are used for just a few savoury pies and refreshments, and to wear their Similar to the Holy Grail film, Spamalot seconds. best medieval costumes. Rated PG13 for bawdiness/ TICKETS AT: WWW.PITCHFORKSOCIAL.COM follows King Arthur and his servant as they “It’s just crazy-making, but very rewarding,” swearing. OR SALT SPRING BOOKS + FEVER TREE recruit other knights to the quest. As You Like Mack said. It director Jeffrey Renn leads the cast as Arthur, “It’s been quite the undertaking for every- with Patrick Cassidy appearing as his foil, body,” Penhale agreed. “Our cast is amazing, among six major male roles. but this time the crew are really the stars of the /ŶĐŽƌƉŽƌĂƟŽŶсŵŽƌĞĨĂƌŵƚĂdžсĨĞǁĞƌĨĂƌŵĞƌƐ In addition to their many tribulations en show.” route, the theatrical version also makes time Mack and Penhale are putting much of their to lampoon musical conventions and other focus into directing and producing this time popular shows like Fiddler on the Roof and around — unlike many of their past works, The Phantom of the Opera. Spamalot doesn’t have many juicy female The high level of absurdity in Monty Python’s roles. In fact there’s just one. Sue Newman humour does not mean the cast has levelled will command the spotlight as the Lady of the off its commitment to the material. Instead, Lake. their engagement goes so deep that even the “No one else could do it as well as she could,” knights’ imaginary horses have fully realized Mack observed. personalities and movements the actors keep Female cast-mates including Penhale and track of along with the very real intricacies of Mack do appear in the form of the Laker Girls, people, sets and costumes. a supporting chorus line with plenty of action. “The thing I love about this cast is their The play features around a dozen dance num- sense of play,” Penhale said. “They’re all really bers, all with different genres and styles. One creative and playful, and they’re creating a of the stage directions, for example, calls for a foundation of play in the show.” Las Vegas-style show done “in the worst pos- Taking on the Monty Python work is some- sible taste.” thing exitStageLeft’s music director Wendy “It’s been really fun doing the choreography, Milton has wanted to do for a while, and she’s asking, ‘Is this move more ridiculous?’” Mack risen to the challenge by adapting a score said. ͞/ŚĂǀĞŵĂĚĞƚŚĞĚĞĐŝƐŝŽŶƚŽǀŽƚĞEKŽŶ^ĞƉƚĞŵďĞƌϵƚŚ͘ meant for 50 musicians to a scaled-down “It’s a really great show,” Penhale concluded. tĞŶĞĞĚƚŽǁŽƌŬŽŶŝŵƉƌŽǀŝŶŐǁŚĂƚǁĞŚĂǀĞĂŶĚ/͛ŵ orchestra of seven. In many other aspects, “It’s a show for people to leave everything ƵŶǁŝůůŝŶŐƚŽĐŚĂŶĐĞƐŽŵĞƚŚŝŶŐƚŚĂƚŚĂƐƐƵĐŚĂƉŽƚĞŶƟĂů ĨŽƌĐŚĂŶŐŝŶŐƚŚĞǀĞƌLJĨĂďƌŝĐŽĨůŝĨĞŽŶŽƵƌŝƐůĂŶĚ͘͟ CERAMIC ARTS Michael Ableman Potters popping up in park

Event helps fund been donated by well- The event runs from 10 known Salt Spring Island a.m. to 3 p.m. ceramic arts awards potters Beth Feller, Judy A dozen potters are Weeden, Meg Buckley, offering their works for Salt Spring Potters’ Margo Zak, Wendy Squir- sale on the 27th, with Guild members are hold- rell, Denys James, Pat Web- some proceeds going to ing a “pop-up” sale on ber, Bruce Cochrane, Joan support the Salt Spring Sunday, Aug. 27 in the Warren and others. Many Island Ceramic Awards market area of Centennial other items will be auc- juried exhibition and sale Park. tioned, including a basket in the fall of 2018. Included in the sale will by Pat Bennett, a water- To learn more about &ĂƌŵĞƌƐĨŽƌ^Ăůƚ^ƉƌŝŶŐʹ Positively be a silent auction with colour painting by Libby the ceramic awards, visit tĞ͛ƌĞǀŽƟŶŐ͘͘͘ the draw at 2 p.m. Jutras and an arbutus burl www.ssicaceramicawards. Authorized by Positively NO, registered sponsor Auction pieces have bowl by Antonio Alonso. com. under LECFA [email protected] positivelyno.org 12 | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2017 OPINION www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood here’s my card Eco-sustainable mecca possible here By NANCY KRIEG embrace an art school that would draw Dear Salt Springers: What an oppor- upon this wealth of experience and at tunity we have before us. INDEPTH the same time attract a younger demo- Save the ferry fare! We have a chance to truly express graphic so desperately needed amid who we are, our past and importantly, vision stemming from the OCP. What our grey/white/no-haired population. We PRICE MATCH our values as they relate to our future. could this collective vision include? To Currently there are too many silos, OFF-ISLAND STORES Now we have the opportunity to dis- begin with#1 these AD are some ideas that each with separate budgets, different New Appliances pel the undeserved title: C.A.V.E. dwell- have surfaced during conversations agendas and their own priorities. I have Over 40 Major Brands ers (Citizens Against Virtually Every- with you. experienced this over the past 10 years thing) by spearheading the measured • Create an eco-tourism ethos that assisting my clients, who are public and Salt Spring Peter Andress Service for all models and exciting change that will propel Salt would outshine Costa Rica. An ethos private landowners alike. Too often I Appliance Sales [email protected] Springers to the forefront as the leaders that would draw like-minded environ- have seen well-meaning Salt Springers 250-537-5596 www.saltspringappliance.com of tomorrow. mental visitors to this island. wanting to do something for the island We have such an extraordinary • CreateROTATE the most affordable and end up defeated, confused and frustrat- wealth of wisdom and experience on appropriate ecological waste manage- ed with today’s Medusa bureaucracy. Your “clear” choice this island that we no longer need off- ment systemDONE on island FORthat even the Owners of two of the most successful island babysitters to tell us what to do, Scandinavian countries and Germany businesses on this island that are the for glass. how to do it and all the while control- would admire. two most iconic destinations — Salt ling the purse strings. • Transformaug Ganges 16 into an eco-aes- Spring Cheese and Tree House Café — • Auto Glass • Residential & Commercial We can “out Islands Trust” the thetic oriented seaside village, vibrant have both expressed their opinions as • Aluminum Fabrication • Custom Skylights Islands Trust if we have the compunc- with life day and night; focussed to why a “yes” vote is important to this

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Shouldn’t we embrace Michael Byron Electric island we have far more eco-warriors • Entice young entrepreneurs with it and become the stewards of this spe- Licensed & Bonded than anywhere else that I know of, and ideas to produce environmentally ori- cial place we call home?! Reg. #38235 I am sure they will make certain all ented products with minimum impact Seize the opportunity. Vote “yes” and DRIFTWOODdevelopment will AD be sustainable. PROOF so that we could become a “pillar of control the outcome of our island’s Michael Byron Salt Springers wrote the Salt Spring authority” on this very important future. Owner/Operator IMMEDIATEOfficial Communityresponse Plan! required With our aspect of global climate change. [email protected] own council of “on-island” members And what of all of Salt Spring’s incred- The writer is a Salt Spring landscape Please proof this ad carefullyand anda mayor reply ASAPthe champion with your approval of our orible changes. wealth of fine arts, music and architect and director of Whitepine Con- TEL: 250.537.6229 goals, we can achieve our Salt Spring drama . . . perhaps this island could sulting Ltd. If you have changes,FAX: please 250.537.8967 respond ASAP thus allowing the production team time to make the changes indicated. If we do not receive a response by MONDAY AT 5 PM this ad goes to press in this format. Kerry Chalmers ThanksMORE L veryETTE much.RS is either an astonishing admission of inepti- ‘80s will support that statement. REALTOR® continued from 9 tude or further evidence of an effort to make During the past few terms the incorporation palatable by confusing the working relationship between our [email protected] GULF ISLANDS Office: 250.537.5553 voting public as to the facts. In contrast to elected representatives seems to Toll-Free: 1.888.608.5553 Hidden truth Ms. Guiled’s substantial conclusion, the 10 have been pretty healthy, but that Fax: 250.537.4288 Salt Spring taxpayers owe Brenda Guiled claimed benefits of a municipality read like a could easily change at the next elec- Driftwood YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 Real Estate Division a debt of gratitude for her research into the spongy wish list freed from reality. tion. We might elect a pair of trust- #1101-115 Fulford-Ganges Road costs of this island’s road network: a major Charles Breth, ees who are at loggerheads, leaving Salt Spring Island, BC V6K 2T8 capital liability that should have been more Salt Spring decision making to the off-island www.pembertonhomessaltspring.com accurately tabulated by the consultant, chair of the local Trust committee. www.saltspring-realestate.com Urban Systems, hired and guided by our Democratic governance can get officials. Better way to go messy, as evidenced by the present Ever since the preliminary report of Oct. In a letter published in last week’s Drift- situation in the U.S.A. Regardless of Vince Smythe 30, 2015, it has been evident that the truth wood, Murray Reiss points to malfunctioning what happens on referendum day about the road infrastructure would be hid- civic governments in B.C. and other provinc- it is more than likely that there will RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL den in footnotes, buried in the back pages es and warns that it could happen here too. be turbulence in our local govern- and otherwise obfuscated. He is right, but the fact is we have already ment structure from time to time. Ph: 250-213-6316 The threat of legal action to discourage suffered from dysfunctional government on Salt Spring wasn’t described as a dis- SMYTHE Fax: 778-746-7310 Ms. Guiled and to disparage her work speaks Salt Spring. Since the advent of our current agreement surrounded by water for [email protected] too clearly of the mentality underlying the governance model we have gone through nothing. ROOFING push for incorporation. This reversion to a number of periods when the relationship So, which of the governance intimidation when challenged has become between our three elected representatives choices is better for Salt Spring? I am “Quality Workmanship - Reliable Service” all too familiar on Salt Spring in recent years. could be best described as toxic. A perusal of voting for incorporation because I The call for yet another review of road costs Driftwood archives covering the 1970s and believe a locally elected mayor and six councillors representing a variety PAUL REYNOLDS of interests and dealing with com- owner/operator munity issues right in the commu- 250-537-4208 nity is simply the better way to go. [email protected] Tom Toynbee, Salt Spring JOSH LACY certified technician Embrace island CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING FREE ESTIMATES TILE & GROUT CLEANING “Since 1964” way Islander Reid Collins wrote a great song more than 10 years ago. The chorus went “If you love the island, Bernard LeBlanc please don’t come.” FINE FURNITURE & MILLWORK You came, and instead of embrac- ing the island way of life, some of you • unique custom crafted furniture seem to want this island to become a • creative cabinetry with storage replica of what you left. solutions Vote no to incorporation. • luxurious & simplistic urns and MICHEAL Curtis, accessories Salt Spring [email protected] ph/fax: 778.353.1963 www.bernardleblanc.com cell: 250.538.7570 MORE LETTERS continued on 13 Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com OPINION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2017 | 13 Salt Spring’s a community to emulate here’s By Ron Puhky Islands Trust Act was being for- had lived on the island, work- inevitably favours develop- my card I arrived on Salt Spring in mulated by the NDP govern- ing hard physically, growing ment? #2 AD 1974 when a GP colleague who ment, after the Social Credit their own food, helping one We can continue to better wanted to return to Victoria government had earlier put in a another out in hard times and our community, and to devel- with his family offered me his 10-acre freeze. It was definitely celebrating together the good. op it, without incorporating. Beat the drought! practice. The island population a welcome measure for our Well, here we are now, There’s still land for sale, and ALL SHAPES was then about 2,300. There small community at that time, with 10,700 permanent resi- there are smaller, less impact- ALL SIZES were approximately the same and the new NDP government dents and throngs of visitors, ful ways to provide afford- number of sheep. also introduced the new Agri- esteemed around the world able housing and amenities. ROTATE As my colleague greeted cultural Land Reserve Act. Wise as a truly unique place. What The community plan can be Find the Right Plastic Tank me and my partner Wendy actions by both the left and the a gift those clear thinkers adjusted to allow for new proj- for your Needs! DONE FOR he handed me his obstetrical right, and pretty well univer- bequeathed us over 40 years ects that accommodate the Call today for local distributor forceps and said, “You’ll need sally accepted by islanders of ago. They saved us from our- changes we see in our society, 1-800-661-4473 offi [email protected] these.” Surprised, I asked why, that time. These measures were selves and the narrow param- without the irreversible dan- aug 16 since the maternity room at truly unique, from both a pro- eters of self–interest — a small gers of incorporation. www.premierplastics.com Lady Minto was fully equipped. vincial, national and even an miracle when you look at the Dear friends and neighbours, “Well, about a third of my prac- international level. megacities that have arisen take a good look around at what tice are hippies, draft dodgers The following year we around us, and the neighbour- we have here, and what’s out and back-to-the-landers,” he bought a farm in the Burgoyne ing communities that are now there. This is a place of tremen- Buying or Selling Real Estate? said. “They want home births. Valley, and I began to incorpo- bedroom suburbs, complete dous creativity, respectful of the Let me put my experience, contacts & And a lot of those will be in tee- rate the new field of holistic with urban woes. environment and its natural track record of success to work for you! pees.” medicine into my practice. Our The upcoming referendum beauty, an island of gardeners, Clients first & foremost He was right. I had become neighbour, Bob Akerman, the will be the biggest choice of small farmers and talented, 250.537.5553 or 1.888.608.5553 heir to these new arrivals, along patriarch of the Akerman fami- our voting lives. If we incorpo- generous people, a unique [email protected] with people who had been on lies in the valley, soon invited rate, it’s forever. Sooner or later, place to raise children. What the island for generations and me for a glass of his blackberry the clumsy municipal system we need are more communi- a few mainland retirees. The wine. He told me stories from so well-described by others ties like ours! We already have a Phyllis Wakelyn Managing Broker people of Salt Spring welcomed his Salish grandmother about will force us into over-develop- working model for the good life all of us into island life. We soon the Indigenous history of the ment and we’ll lose this won- and for sustainability: it’s us. knew pretty well everyone on valley and my new farm. He derful, cohesive community. Is the island and felt completely also said, after I described it worth taking a chance on a The writer is a doctor of inte- chic chef at home in this amazing place. what holistic medicine was, municipal fantasy that doesn’t grative medicine practising on aprons It was also the year that the that it was exactly the way they work very well anyway, and Salt Spring. hand bags & totes home decor

Mayor and council leadership is needed BOUTIQUE 142 Woodland Drive - 250-931-8215 Open daily - July, August, September By KEN LEE with island politics and arts. All the big and five years as a Salt Spring BC Ferries October“When - June fate please and call & we’destinyll open the collide, Studio for you. I will be voting “yes” in the upcoming island issues were being addressed on a stakeholder. One achievement was the peti- we’ll be there.” referendum on incorporation. broken front. Bureaucracies such as Minis- tioning and funding of Shaw high-speed COMPLETE COLLISION REPAIRS Having a mayor and council will allow try of Education, Vancouver Island Health internet service and cable to the Beaver *ICBC accredited ExpressANNA *Air Conditioning J. PUGH us to punch above our weight on regional Authority, BC Ferries, TELUS, Fire Insurance Point Road area. We all knew how much Valet Shop BARRISTER*Auto &Glass SOLICITOR Replacement boards, such as library, housing, arts and Underwriters, the Islands Trust, Ministry of easier that task would have been with the *All Private Insurance PERSONAL*Guaranteed LAW CORP Workmanship water. We would also get a stronger voice Transportation and the CRD were control- political support of an island mayor and *Wheel Alignments• Wills, Estates, Power of Attorney/Representation Agreements locally and provincially, with a seat at the ling the daily lives of islanders in well-mean- council. • Trusts • Residential Real Estate Union of B.C. Municipalities and more ing but totally separate and uncoordinated A few years ago, during an effort to obtain • Matrimonial agreements opportunity to speak directly to our govern- ways. BC Ferries was threatening to close property tax exemption for our Legion, I 115 Desmond Crescent, • Elder Law • Guardianship • Corporate/Commercial250-537-2513 ment representatives. its Long Harbour terminal and build a ter- reminded a deputy minister in Victoria that next road down from the car wash email: [email protected] For me, as I vote for incorporation, the minal at the end of Isabella Point Road, and at least 10 other Legions in B.C. were getting ANNA J. PUGH LAW CORPORATION 1-105 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC most critical issue, following the wisdom of trying to balance its out-of-control budget property tax exemptions. I was told that ph: 250.537.5505 cell: 250.538.7020 email: [email protected] our North Salt Spring Waterworks District at the fare box. that this was because those Legions were Got dents? We’ll straighten you out! board, is the central management of our VIHA, which had initially encouraged located in municipalities and was reminded island’s drinking water. Yes, Salt Spring is an islanders to finance a state-of-the-art oper- that I was a second-class citizen in B.C. if I COMPLETE COLLISION REPAIRS island paradise that we all want to preserve ating room at Lady Minto, had grabbed the did not live in a municipality. *ICBC accredited Express *Air Conditioning and protect, but unless our water resources money raised and reversed its position. I am convinced that, if we incorpo- Valet Shop *Auto Glass Replacement are centrally and sustainably managed, our TELUS seemed uninterested in expand- rate, the Salt Spring men and women we *All Private Insurance *Guaranteed Workmanship paradise could rapidly change into a very ing its operations to include much-needed elect will work tirelessly and responsibly *Wheel Alignments expensive nightmare. high-speed internet service. The Fire Insur- for the benefit of all of us and that, as they Having served as a municipal councillor ance Underwriters body was pressuring the sit around the council table, they will be in a similar Ontario community, I know that fire board to upgrade the Ganges fire hall. acutely aware that all their actions will be Serving Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands for over 30 years! 115 Desmond Crescent, 250-537-2513 water management, fire and police protec- The largest Gulf Island was getting sand vigilantly monitored if and when they seek next roadResidential down from the car •wash CommeRCial •email: Renovations [email protected] tion, affordable housing, sewage treatment kicked in its face. later re-election. 250-743-4111 1340 Fisher Road, Cobble Hill, v0R 1l0 and rational road maintenance require I served three years as a school trustee, www.creativewoodcraft.ca municipal government. four years as a fire district trustee, three The writer has held various elected After retiring here in 1991 and building years as president of the South Salt Spring and volunteer positions on Salt Spring a home at the south end, I got involved Property Owners and Residents Association and in Ontario. Find us by accident! COMPLETE COLLISION REPAIRS a developer when that founda- to engage removes their power. *ICBC accredited Express *Air Conditioning More letters tion built the solar-powered six- Bullies We have just under a month Valet Shop *Auto Glass Replacement continued from 12 storey urban infill Bullitt Center. I was horrified to hear that left before the referendum. So *All Private Insurance *Guaranteed Workmanship ROTATE IRWIN 3 ADS But I believe that was an effort individuals on both sides of the far, with a few exceptions, our *Wheel Alignments Developer? to practise what they preach, referendum debate have been community is debating and dis- and to provide a model of where exposed to abusive phone calls cussing the issues in a respectful yes, rotated for aug 16

In Meror Krayenhoff’s Aug. 9 building construction needs and seriously offensive attacks and intelligent way. There will 115 Desmond Crescent, 250-537-2513 column titled “Voting yes for a to go. Deep Green Buildings is on Facebook, from anonymous always be a few who are not able next road down from the car wash email: [email protected] greener Salt Spring Island,” he one program area of the Bul- sources. to participate in an appropriate cites Denis Hayes (coordinator litt Foundation; others include Such behaviour is cowardly way. Let them not spoil it for the BACK ON THE ISLAND of the first Earth Day) as now Regional Ecosystem Health and and bullying. And that is consis- rest of us. Let the rest of us work being “a developer.” Thought Leadership and Inno- tent with bullies generally: they towards doing what we each Dan Hardy Denturist I worked with Denis for a few vation. are cowards and hide behind the think best for Salt Spring. Salt Spring o ce located at years in the late 1970s in Wash- Although the quotes Mr. screen of anonymity. We must No matter what the result of #202-338 Lower Ganges Rd. ington, D.C. So I would like to Krayenhoff cites are accurate, not tolerate such behaviour. the vote, our community will Upper Ganges Centre clarify for Salt Springers that Denis Hayes is not a developer There are two ways of dealing thrive and we will continue to • New Dentures since 1992 Denis has been the as most people understand that with bullies. Stand up to them be among the very best places • Reline & Repairs president and CEO of the Bul- word. or, frequently just as effective, on earth in which to live. • Home & Care Facility Visits litt Foundation in Seattle. I sup- Linda Starke, turn your back on them. Bullies PETER GROVE, pose in a narrow sense he was Salt Spring require an audience. Refusing Salt Spring trustee For appointments call 1-250-710-1884 14 | WedNESDAY AUGUST 16, 2017 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. A ug. 16 Thu. A ug. 17 Fri. A ug. 18 Fri. A ug. 18 Sun. A ug. 20 Tue. A ug. 22 Tue. A ug. 22 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT activities ACTIVITIES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES Tea a Tempo: Phil Vernon. Live Music at the Tree House Friday Wine Down. Salt Spring Art Reception – Nikki Menard. Bittancourt House Museum. Live Music at the Tree House The 5-Step Blueprint to Salt Spring singer-songwriter Cafe. Vineyards features live music Reception for Nikki Menard’s See Wednesday’s listing. Cafe. Creating the Joyful Divinely Phil Vernon performs for Tea a To be announced. 7 to 10 p.m. every Friday. 4 to 6 p.m. Alchemy of the Soul exhibit, To be announced. 7 to 10 p.m. Inspired Work you Love. Tempo at All Saints By-the-Sea. Susan Cogan CD Release Karaoke. Karaoke with Drew at including mixed media, gelli Free experiential workshop 2:10 p.m. Party. the Legion at 7 p.m. plate, pen and ink watercolours given by Ellen Hayakawa. Scott Cook. Susan Devor Cogan releases Brent Shindell. Live music at and soul star paintings, which Salt Spring Public Library. 7 to Live at the Tree House Cafe. 7 to Nine Goddess Tales at special the Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10 p.m. is in the Library Program Room Tue. A ug. 22 9 p.m. through August. 4:30 to 6 p.m. 10 p.m. event. Accompanied by Jerome Entangados. A band of musi- ACTIVITIES Jarvis. Potluck at 6 p.m. and cians and actors from Argentina Salt Spring Stories – Louise ACTIVITIES Salt Spring Stories – Chris show at 7:30 p.m. Event held who perform as clowns. Since A ug. 19 Doucet. Summer Reading Club. on a private estate. Confirm by 2004 the band has mixed theatre Sat. GIFTS chair gives talk about the Arnett. Wed. A ug. 23 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Anthropologist gives talk about Drop-in program, with crafts, email to reserve spot and get with genres such as rock, cuar- island’s disability community as LIVE ENTERTAINMENT games and fun for kids aged instructions. susan@susanco- teto, música balkánica, reggae, Julia Beattie. Live music at the part of exhibition and speaker First Nations and colonial his- five and up. Come back each gan.com cumbia, ska, folklore, and tango. Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10 p.m. series celebrating diversity in tory as part of exhibition and Tea à Tempo. week for a different fun-filled Moby’s. 9 p.m. Carrie Elkin and Danny the Salt Spring community dur- speaker series celebrating Tenor Adam Dyjach and pianist theme. SS Library. 10 to 11 a.m. ACTIVITIES Schmidt. Live at the Pitchfork ing Canada’s 150th anniversary. diversity in the Salt Spring com- Braden Young from Victoria. Bittancourt House Museum. Bittancourt House Museum. ACTIVITIES Social at Bullock Lake Farm. 7:30 ArtSpring. 12 noon. munity during Canada’s 150th All Saints. Music at 2:10 p.m., Museum open at the Farmers’ See Wednesday’s listing. StoryWalk. Enjoy a walk through p.m. A Plein Air Event. anniversary. ArtSpring. 12 noon. optional tea and treats by dona- Institute every Wednesday Salt Spring Stories – Arthur Mouat Park while reading pages Salt. Live band at Moby’s Pub. 9 p.m. Live music, art demos, wine & Life Drawing. tion to follow. through Sunday in July and Black. of a picture book. Crafts and sto- cheese and more for everyone. The life drawing group now Live Music at the Tree House ACTIVITIES August. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Radio personality and writer ries in the library at 10 a.m. Walk Artists RSVP to get a painting meets on Tuesdays at Lions Cafe. Salt Spring Stories – Usha gives talk as part of exhibition from 10 a.m. to dusk. Saturday Market in the spot. Bring your easel and your Hall from 1 to 3 p.m. Drop-ins To be announced. 7 to 10 p.m. Park. Locally produced crafts, welcome. Info: Rosamund: Rautenbach. and speaker series celebrating Bittancourt House Museum. art. Dragonfly Art Supplies. 2 ACTIVITIES SSI Historical Society researcher diversity in the Salt Spring com- See Wednesday’s listing. foods and produce at famous to 6 p.m. [email protected]. gives talk on the island’s historic munity during Rotary Club BBQ. Famous Rotary event in Centennial Park. 8:30 Tuesday Farmers’ Market. Bittancourt House Museum. black community as part of Canada’s 150th hamburgers and hot dogs are a.m. to 4 p.m. Local, organic food producers See last Wednesday’s listing. exhibition and speaker series anniversary. available Fridays in the Country Bittancourt House Museum. Mon. A ug. 21 and food artisans offer goods Summer Reading Club. celebrating diversity in the ArtSpring. Grocer parking lot in partnership See Wednesday’s listing. every Tuesday in Centennial See last Wednesday’s listing. Salt Spring Stories – Rose LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Salt Spring community during 12 noon. with community groups. 11 a.m. Park. 2 to 6 p.m. SongJam. Murakami. Rose Murakami Live Music at the Tree House Canada’s 150th anniversary. until late afternoon. See last Wednesday’s listing. gives talk about the island’s Cafe. ArtSpring. 12 noon. Art Talk: Creating the Story Salt Spring Stories – Greg Incorporation: Are You Japanese community as part of To be announced. 7 to 10 p.m. Salt Spring Island Roads Dragon. Klassen. Photo-based artist Undecided? See Tuesday’s exhibition and speaker series listing, except the event is at Talk. Tracy Harrison, a local multi- and show creator gives talk as celebrating diversity in the ACTIVITIES Join Brenda Guiled for a repeat media artist and clay sculptor, part of exhibition and speaker Trivia Tuesday. Tuesdays at Fulford Hall. 5 to 7 p.m. with Salt Spring community during Solar Eclipse. Astronomical Moby’s Pub. 7 to 9:30 p.m. doors open at 4:30 p.m. of her June talks about all will discuss the creation of a series celebrating diversity in Canada’s 150th anniversary. event starts at 9:08 a.m. and aspects of Salt Spring Island paper clay architectural ceramic the Salt Spring community dur- Incorporation: Are You Photosynthesis – Opening ArtSpring. 12 noon. ends at 11:37 a.m., with maxi- Undecided? An opportunity to Reception. roads: Facts, costs and concerns installation she created with ing Canada’s 150th anniversary. StoryTime in the Park. At the mum coverage of the sun at and with a few new details. local school children for the new ArtSpring. 12 noon. pose all your questions about For the 17th consecutive year, Gazebo at Centennial Park, for 10:20 a.m. View only with certi- the upcoming referendum to the Photosynthesis show will Fulford Hall. 7 to 9 p.m. library building in 2012 (the Movie Matinee at the Library. ages 3 to 6. 12 noon to 12:45 fied filters or glasses. a group of friendly, engaged provide Salt Spring Island with SongJam. year of the Dragon). Salt Spring Come to the Salt Spring Public p.m. Salt Spring Stories – Bob and informed real live people. a look at what some of our top A 21st-century pub sing-along Public Library. 7 p.m. Library for a family-oriented movie Art Opening – Second McWhirter. Sponsored by the Positively NO photographic talent is produc- to vocal and instrumental Classic Rock Bingo. matinee featuring your favourite Growth. Drawings and SSI Historical Society chair backing tracks. Wednesday at Thursdays at Moby’s Pub. 7:30 movies based on books. Every paintings by Sibeal Foyle and campaign. Meaden Hall from ing. This year’s theme is “Pretty gives talk as part of exhibition 7 to 9 p.m., with doors open Pictures?” ArtSpring. 5 to 7:30 Moby’s. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday at 1 p.m. until Aug. 25. This furniture by Peter Pierobon in and speaker series celebrating week’s pick is Freaky Friday. an exhibition running to Oct. at 6:30. p.m. diversity in the Salt Spring com- Saltspring Driftwood Ad August 16 What’s On 3.3125 x 1.75 B&W 1. Opening reception at Duthie munity during Canada’s 150th Gallery from 5 to 7 p.m. anniversary. ArtSpring. 12 noon. 901 North End Rd. 250-537-4656 Movie info: www.thefritz.ca Moon Sisters Camp. Photosynthesis 2017 ###We are open 7 days a week for the summer! ### Three nights of camping and Annual photography exhibit A ug. 20 sisters’ workshops for women Sun. at Ruckle Park, offered by th th LIVE ENTERTAINMENT August 24 –September 5 final 2 shows mymoonmothers.ca, starts Opening event: August 23rd • 5-7:305 –7 p.m. p.m. Music in the Vineyards. Salt today. Camp set-up at 4 p.m. ArtSpring Spring Vineyards features live Discovering your Children’s Aug. 16 music every Sunday. Come for a Spiritual Gifts. and 17 1hr 47 min. Rating: PG 140 min. wine tasting and stay for the live Free public talk by Ganges, Mouat’s Centre • 7:30am to 10pm • Customer Service 250 537 1522 Wed. Rating: PG music. 2 to 4 p.m. Ellen Hayakawa. if you have an event for the Thurs. DUNKIRK Aug. 18 to 24 7pm THE EVENT THAT SHAPED OUR WORLD Alan Moberg. Live music at the Salt Spring Public Library. 7 to events calendar EMAIL: Fri. to Thurs. 7pm Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10 p.m. 9 p.m. [email protected]

cinema • Greg Klassen presents Salt Spring Stories, a series of images that speak to • Nikky Menard’s Alchemy of the Soul exhibit, including mixed media, gelli • War for the Planet of the Apes — Combines breathtaking special effects the uniqueness of place on Salt Spring, at ArtSpring, daily until Aug. 22. A sat- plate, pen and ink watercolours and soul star paintings, are on exhibit at the and a powerful narrative to conclude this trilogy on a powerful — and truly ellite exhibition takes place at the Salt Spring Public Library, as well as Steffich Salt Spring Library Program Room through August. A (postponed) reception blockbuster — note. Fine Art, which will show some of Klassen’s older works. is on Aug. 18 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. • Dunkirk — Dunkirk serves up an emotionally satisfying spectacle, brought • Janice Parker shows new paintings in her Renewal exhibition at Salt Spring • The Salt Spring Basketry Guild marks its 20th anniversary with Nests, to life by a gifted ensemble cast that honours the fact-based story. Gallery through Aug. 22. an outdoor exhibit at Mahon Hall. • Michael Wall’s photography show titled Six Persimmons: Homage to Mu • ArtCraft, the Salt Spring Arts Council’s annual show and sale of work by EXHIBITIONS Ch’i runs daily at ArtCraft at Mahon Hall until Aug. 23. Gulf Islands artisans, runs daily at Mahon Hall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Duthie Gallery presents Second Growth — drawings and paintings by • Karen Reiss and Donna Hall present an exhibit called Close to Home at • Salty Pear Gallery is now open at 279 Rainbow Rd. with an exhibition of Sibeal Foyle and furniture by Peter Pierobon from Saturday, Aug. 19 through Kizmit Galeria and Cafe through August. recent work by photographer Stasia Garraway. Oct. 1. Opening reception is on Aug. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. • The Island Textile Artists group presents their latest work in an exhibit • Photosynthesis 2017 opens on Wednesday, Aug. 23 at ArtSpring from called Loosely Connected in the ArtSpring lobby through August. if you have an event for the events calendar EMAIL: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Theme of 17th annual multi-photographer show is “Pretty • Pod Contemporary hosts “Many years have passed, New work by Michela [email protected] Pictures?” Exhibit continues until Sept. 5. Sorrentino” through Sept. 8.

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Scotia at the national regatta allowed to do, but then you And as punishment for “In the middle of the winter because of their performance. also have the freedom to go breaking a rule during a race, it’s there’s a . . . kind of a fun regatta The event is at the end of the off to one side of the course, common to make the offend- in Victoria,” Cianan said. “Just month, so they’re trying to get or tack on top of somebody, ing boat do a 360-degree spin. an hour before the race we the funding through crowd- so there’s a lot of strategy and The brothers said they have found out that there weren’t sourcing. They have to raise a lot of thinking, but it’s also had to do quite a few spins to any other 420s coming, so then $8,000. At the time the article very physical, so it’s a nice get where they are now. they switched us into a 29er . was written, they were just over Register for combination of those two Being twins gives the broth- . . so it’s really really unstable. halfway there. things.” ers a competitive edge, they We actually came in third in To help the brothers out, our Emergency “The rule book is like two said. Communication dur- that race, just because we are go to https://www.gofundme. inches thick,” added Callum. ing sailboat races is key and so well coordinated.” com/mcguffi nsailing/. Notifi cation System DUPLICATE BRIDGE In a major emergency or disaster Victories scored through smoky screens getting warnings and alerts quickly to people is essential. Future games in line ing were Patricia Hewett and only four full tables. It was Timing is critical. Our new Emergency Notifi cation Bob Morrisette. Nick Beringer and Patricia System will assist with this need providing for more clear skies BRIDGETRICKS Aug. 7 was B.C. Day here Sutherland who were cel- individuals a system using multiple communication and N.B. Day there, Sas- ebrating the most for com- methods including: cell phone, home phone, BY JILL EVANS katchewan Day in Saskatch- ing first, with the Ripleys texting or email. DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR But smoke did not get in ewan, Heritage Day in Alber- in the second spot and the There was rather a lot of the eyes of two pairs, who ta, John Galt Day and Sim- Laundry-Clement pair com- smoke from the mainland tied for first place — Bob coe Day plus various other ing third. Register today at: wildfi res in the air in recent and Judy Ripley, and Jeff Bell days in Ontario, a mere Civic They say the smoke will www.crd.bc.ca/ens weeks, but seeing that win- with Prem Margolese. Next Day in Nunavut and noth- have cleared by the time ning at bridge sometimes to see through the haze were ing at all in Quebec, Yukon this appears, so come one, www.prepareyourself.ca involves using a bit of a smoke George Laundry and Terry or Newfoundland-Labra- come all. For info, please screen, it didn’t deter four and Clement, followed by Ted dor. So maybe some play- contact George Laundry at GULF ISLANDS a half tables from showing up Baldwinson and Catherine ers had visitors enjoying the 250-653-9095 or pastorale@ at Seniors on July 31. Gardiner. Almost as all-see- holiday because there were shaw.ca. D YOURriftwood COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 Picture for July 26th , 2017!

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It was sending a message that it wasn’t as inclusive as it could be.” While some might ask what’s in a name, Wärje BY ELIZABETH NOLAN said there’s actually a lot at stake, both in terms DRIFTWOOD STAFF of the organization as a whole and the different The organization formerly known people it serves. Although Wärje is just 34, people as GLOSSI is signalling a new way for- younger than them are now identifying with ward with a name that better reflects labels that they haven’t heard of yet. Finding a the people it represents. way to include everyone now and into the future Gays and Lesbians of Salt Spring is crucial. Island has officially become Diverse “A lot of us are still grappling with who we are, and Inclusive Salt Spring Island, a and what it means to be ourselves and be proud, move that will hopefully encourage let alone expressing that to our community,” anyone identifying outside traditional Wärje said. gender and sexual norms to feel at “As a someone with an alternate sexuality, home. The name change comes after accepting oneself is always the hardest thing,” the board recognized a need and then Photo by Elizabeth Nolan Turner agreed. initiated a fulsome process for arriv- From left, Anna Wärje, Shellyse Szakacs and Bill Turner of DAISSI. Shellyse Szakacs, the current DAISSI chair, ing at a new one that took two years to noted once the organization decided a change complete. was in order, it then had to determine how to find While many longtime members who explained why the limiting term last president of GLOSSI, identifies a name that worked and truly represented the were attached to the old moniker, they “gays and lesbians” was not welcom- as trans and non-binary and uses the broadest community possible. also acknowledge the time is right for ing to her. gender neutral pronouns they/them. “That was the next step, and we went through a a shift. DAISSI vice-chair Bill Turner “She spoke very eloquently over cof- “I guess there’s a feeling that a name really rigorous process,” Szakacs said. was one of those who was most resis- fee at TJs one day and changed my is a symbol, and while GLOSSI aways This included several rounds of surveys led tant to change, until he had a meeting mind forever,” Turner recalled. represented diverse people, people by Andrew Cameron, whom the group praises with a trans woman new to the island Anna Wärje, who served as the very like myself who identify as trans or for “his exemplary work on making the lengthy name-change process happen in a way which was extraordinarily fair and inclusive.” A round table discussion was also facilitated by Kingsley Strud- wick, the founder of Victoria-based Ambit Gender Diversity Consulting. While some members of the Yoga with Dorothy YOUR community still did not feel there was a safe place to express their views, some that were hesitant at To Salt Spring Islanders Dorothy is know as a local first did come and participate. yoga teacher. “It was really exciting to hear all the dialogue and emotions that arose as we considered this Dorothy has found herself living a very interesting Health symbolic shift,” Wärje said. “I thought it was a life. Not only teaching her beloved Salt Spring students for 2017 really nice opportunity for those in the commu- but also teaching local and worldwide yoga retreats. nity to hear different feedback from each other.” Attending these retreats are students from Vancouver, Another important aspect of the process has Victoria and all over BC, Alberta, Ontario, Seattle, Maine, been demonstrating the involvement of the entire New York, Texas, England, and even Egypt! “It has been community it serves in DAISSI’s work. The orga- nization wants its members to know they have a very interesting progression.” She can hardly believe the say in its direction — it’s not a top-down deci- how she managed to do it. Once, at a retreat she was sion process by the board. teaching in Tuscany, while overlooking the hills of With the name change now accomplished, vineyards and olive groves, she actually pinched herself DAISSI will turn its attention to how to live up to make sure she was really there! “How did I do this?” to its key words “diverse and inclusive.” The She asked herself. expanded vision opens space for the complex intersection of factors that continue to prevent Well in reality, with lot’s of hard work and risk taking. some people from having equality in Canadian She credits her daily yoga and meditation practice with society, including gender, sexuality, race and helping magical things happen in her life. class. At the same time, it will look at the bar- Dorothy’s natural love and passion for this ancient riers that may be preventing people from par- practice is clearly evident in her weekly classes and ticipating in DAISSI events, such as low income, frequent retreats. She has enjoyed watching her mental health issues or a continuing sense of not Dr. Wm. E. Lea being welcome. students, here on Salt Spring Island as well as her “We’re at the very beginning stages. We’re worldwide students, grow and experience the life All Aspects of General & Family Dentistry including: starting to have those conversations,” Szakacs changing benefits of yoga. • Highly Effective Hygiene Program said. Dorothy teaches asana (poses), pranayama (breath- “Now we’re trying to live up to the name, and work) and meditation at every retreat. 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JENNIFER DOUGLAS WARREN MARTIN BAXTER 1939 - 2017 May 12, 1962 – July 28, 2017 Douglas Warren Martin of Saltspring Island died on May 19,

2017, at the age of 78, as a consequence of Parkinson’s disease. A brilliant, loving, Doug was born in Berkeley, California, in 1939. His parents daughter, sister, aunt, were the late Marvin D. Martin and Norberta K. Martin, also of daycare worker and artist, Saltspring Island. Doug graduated from Livermore High School left her grieving family on (in California) and Armstrong Business College (at Berkeley). He July 28, 2017 and is already was an independent businessman, providing purchasing services to deeply missed. Jennifer grew Kevin Charles MarKs private and public entities. up in Priddis, Alberta on a 07/08/1953 - 07/08/2017 Doug is remembered by friends and family as a seaman through forested acreage where her May the winds of heaven blow softly and through. In 1966, at the age of 26, he sailed the 32-foot sloop Avanti passionate love of nature and whisper in your ear, from San Francisco to Honolulu with his wife and six-year-old son as crew. took hold and stayed with How much we love and miss you, Some 700 miles out of Honolulu, a hurricane toppled the mast; still, the Avanti completed her until she died. and wish that you were here. its 26-day voyage under the sail power of a jury-rigged spinnaker. This adventure set Before she became ill with Parkinsons Jennifer loved precedent for a lifelong philosophy of independence and survival, a preference for all things Kevin Charles Marks aged 64 of Saltspring Island passed away being on Mt. Washington either skiing, snowshoeing “o the beaten path,” and an attitude of “no one can stop me.” Doug was an avid reader, peacefully after a long struggle with cancer surrounded by family or hiking, and in her earlier days skiing and hiking and it comes as no surprise that his favorite book was Sterling Hayden’s autobiographical at Lady Minto Hospital in Ganges. on Mt. Norquay in Banff where she worked for 3 Wanderer, a sea adventure featuring independence and the  outing of convention. Survived by his older son Philip (Taryn) and younger son years. When Jen lived on Salt Spring Island she had In 1973, Doug moved to Port Alberni, BC, and built a home near Sproat Lake. In 1989, he Christopher (Gabby) and grandchildren Maryke, John and Lyla, His a lovely yellow kayak and enjoyed paddling the areas moved to Saltspring Island, where he hand-crafted yet another home at Long Harbour. In sister Tina (Malcolm Gray), and niece Kelly (Ian Ford), and nephew around the Island and a number of times kayaked the the course of his near 30 years on Saltspring, Doug could often be found on the Ben Gunn, Anthony Marks (TerryLynn). Broken Islands with her family. Walking was one of still moored at Grace Point. Kevin was born on 7/8/1953 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England her passions, whether to her Salt Spring Island daycare Doug is survived by his three children – Steven Douglas Martin of Hawaii, Sandra to Jean and Charles Marks both of whom are pre-deceased. work or in the Valley when she moved here in 2002. Ann Martin of Hawaii, and Julie Kristine Martin of Victoria; by his three grandchildren Kevin worked as a milkman to help put himself through college Jennifer loved being with the children she worked with Christopher Peterson of Hawaii, Ryan Peterson of Hawaii, and Amanda Mills of Victoria; and then became an accountant. In 1976 he married Helen in the daycares and she was immensely sad when her by his sister Susan Romano of New Mexico and her husband Roberto; and by his niece and (Cotterill) and had his first son Philip. He brought his family to Parkinsons caused her to leave her work. Through all nephews Raquel, Alex, Robbie, and Nicholas Romano. He is fondly remembered by Betty Vancouver Island in 1983 for a year and then after a brief stint of these years Jen managed to stay connected with her Campbell of California, Jeanette Martin of Victoria, and Judy Sproule of Vancouver. back in England finally brought his family back with his second painting either in classes on Salt Spring, here in the Memorial services will be held on Saltspring on September 24 and in Hawaii on son Christopher and settled down on Saltspring Island where he Valley and at L’Arche – it was one of her greatest joys. November 11 of 2017. changed his trade to painter and decorator and had his own store, Her favourite subjects? Without a doubt, birds and Paint Plus in Ganges. Following divorce he met Carol (Gay) and fl owers! And a favourite pastime? Jen loved nothing helped raise her four children, Suzanne, Liz, Catherine and Alex for more than cruising in her sister’s little truck listening many years. In later years he met Nancy (Coburn) and she was with to ‘golden oldies’. PERSONAL SERVICES PERSONAL SERVICES HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES him till he passed on. We want to thank Dr. Laura Bell for her loving care Kevin was a jolly person, always had a smile and a joke to tell, of Jennifer, and Tracy Black and the Gatehouse staff FINANCIAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES CONCRETE & PLACING loved to help his sons with projects (he could fix anything). He for taking such good care of our beloved daughter and also loved fishing and cooking (curry of course!). He was always sister for almost 3 years. And a special thank you to GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad a willing helper and had good work ethics. He spent many happy credit? 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ROWING Salt Spring’s Stacy Mitchell leads B.C. team to gold Local rowing coach sees resident Stacy Mitchell was the community, she initiated the junior Everyone placed. wasn’t sure if she would pull it off,” coach behind the team this year program at the Salt Spring Island “The biggest thing was just bring- Mitchell said. “The single is prob- national success and was very happy with the results Rowing Club. ing them together,” she said. “And ably one of the toughest races to from the Winnipeg event. Assembling a team across B.C. then the mental side of it,” which race because you’re by yourself.” By SEAN HITREC “It was pretty incredible,” she was a large obstacle to overcome consists of staying focused and on She did pull it off, however, and DRIFTWOOD STAFF said. for the Summer Games. The group course during the event, where got a podium spot winning bronze. A provincial rowing team coached Mitchell started rowing when she had only three weeks to practice nerves can become a mitigating Being back at home, Mitchell is by a Salt Springer took home four was 14 and living in Ontario. She together. factor to success. looking forward to continuing her gold medals at the Canada Summer continued her rowing career when “I had about five athletes in Vic- Another challenge for Mitchell work with youth in the island’s row- Games earlier this month. she went to Queen’s University and toria, five in Vancouver, one athlete was a last-minute change to the ing club. She noted that due to the The B.C. Women’s Rowing Team was a member of the Kingston Row- in Europe at the U-23 world cham- rowing lineup. Ivy Elling Quain- age and participation levels at the won golds in lightweight double ing Club. Around 10 years ago she pionships and another athlete who tance was subbed in at the last sec- Salt Spring club, she’s had to do a sculls, pairs, fours and eights with moved to Salt Spring to teach math lives in Nanaimo,” she said. ond into single sculls, giving her lot of work to get people to be seri- coxswain, silvers in double scull and sciences at Gulf Islands Sec- Even though there was a tight less time to get up to speed with ous about rowing, but interest is on and quadruple sculls and a bronze ondary School. Wanting to share practice window, the team still the team. the rise. in single scull rowing. Salt Spring her love of the sport with her new yielded stellar results in the games. “It was a bit nerve wracking and I “Rowing is growing,” she said.

TRACK, TRAIl & TRIATHLONS Athletes stretch around the world Reports on Salt Spring Sneakers Austbydge to the top of Gaustattoppen, an 1,800- metre mountain above the treeline. and friends Of the 294 competitors who qualified to enter, 246 began the race while 13 did not finish. The By ERIC ELLIS winner, a 26-year-old Norwegian, broke the Salt Spring Sneakers 10-hour course record, finishing in 9:53, coming Salt Spring athletes are found far afield this in first in each discipline, while the last finisher summer, competing in many different disciplines completed in 19 hours, 38 minutes, 34 seconds. and venues. Hayden finished the 3.8-km swim in 110th place On July 18, Ness Murby qualified for and com- in 1:13:13, left on the 180-km bike ride in 101st peted in two field events at the IAAF World Cham- place, and finished the bike ride in 6:59:41 in 90th pionships for Para-athletics in London, Eng. In the place. morning, she competed in the F-11 discus throw, On Aug. 11, Khai Foo, who is normally seen earning a sixth with a throw of 26.99 metres. In the running up and down Mount Erskine and Mount evening, she competed in the F-11 javelin, with Maxwell, often in the same run, began the 120- her throw of 23.69 metres not only being a per- mile Fat Dog ultra trail run in Cathedral Park near sonal best but earning her a bronze medal. Keremos. This bills itself as one of the most dif- Closer to home, the Salt Spring Sneakers held a ficult trail runs in North America, boasting that club run on July 29, offering two courses at Fern- over the course competitors will climb almost wood — a 10-K and 5-K, and raising $550 for the the elevation of Mount Everest. After 12 hours of Multiple Sclerosis charity. running and maintaining 13th position of 72 com- On Aug. 5, Dr. Richard Hayden competed in the petitors for most of that distance, Foo reached the Isklar Norseman Xtreme Triathlon in the moun- 41-mile aide station and curtailed after experienc- tains of Norway. Offering the full triathlon dis- ing nearly 20 miles of severe leg cramps. tances, the Isklar Norseman distinguishes itself in On Aug. 12, Janine Fernandes-Hayden, fresh the manner in which it accomplishes it, the entire from serving as the principal support team for her 226-km distance accumulating over 17,175 feet of husband Richard in Norway the weekend before, climbing. ran the Seawheeze Half-Marathon circling down- The competition begins at 5 a.m. on a ferry in town Vancouver and the Stanley Park Seawall. She the Hardjanger fjord, 322 km northwest of Oslo. A covered the 21.1-km distance in an official time dive into 12 degree C water starts a 3.8-km swim of 1:40:48, finishing 396th (top four per cent) out to the village of Eidfjord, where competitors tran- of 9,641 runners, and 174th (top two per cent) of sition to bicycles for a 180-km ride to Austbydge, 7,404 women. Racestats.org, the database of all climbing 14,311 feet and descending 13,652 feet. runs on Vancouver Island, lists this as her per- Finally, the competitors run a full marathon from sonal best at that distance by three minutes.

GOLF Amateur Open nets fun Spirit of Salt Spring By MARCIE HOGAN ven Elwes was declared the open Driftwood Contributor champion with eight over par for a The Amateur Open got off to a low gross total of 150. Manson was Sandy Harkema of Island Savings, good start with a fun, social “horse- four shots behind with 75/79 for 154. left, gives a $500 cheque to race” on Friday night. On the net side, Gary Tremblay shot Sabrina, a Salt Spring Therapeutic Don Nemeth herded 16 teams 140 with rounds of 71 and 69. John Riding participant, and Erika around a hybrid layout of the course. Wickham also shot 140 but fell to After the first three holes the first second place through retrogression Ponsford of the SSTR Society. The cut was made. Teams at even par or after scoring 68/72. donation is part of Island Savings’ better after three holes were able to In the ladies division, top place Simple Generosity program, carry on. Further cuts were made on went to Franki Johnstone, who shot which saw Island Savings choose holes 4 and 5 until there were only low rounds of 86 and 88 for a total Harkema to give a donation to a four teams left. These teams had to of 174. Eleven strokes behind was group of her choice. tee it up for a tricky shot over the Carolyn Sharp, who carded 185 with reservoir to the number 7 green. A rounds of 95 and 90. Johnstone also further cut was made and the teams took low net honours by combining still standing played over to the scores of 71and 73 for a total of 144. ninth green and a tricky flag place- Running a close second was Diane ment. The team of Patrick Larouche Olshessky who scored 72 and 76 for and Scott McCartney won the race. a final tally of 148. The Spirit of Salt Spring is a regular feature in the Driftwood for local businesses and GULF ISLANDS Second-place finishers were Don Jeff Neilson knocked off 18 other organizations to publicize charitable donations. First-come, first-served basis as space permits. D YOURriftwood COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 McMahon and Kavan Manson. qualifiers in the putting contest to CALL DRIFTWOOD EDITOR GAIL SJUBERG FOR DETAILS. 250-537-9933 After two days of stroke play, Ste- take the top prize.