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$ 25 Wednesday, September 7, 2016 — YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 56TH YEAR ISSUE 36 1(incl. GST) BUSINESS SATURDAY MARKET Market Channel group tackles Ridge deal friction Limits to farmer in sight area among recommendations Creditors to vote on fi re-sale BY ELIZABETH NOLAN restructuring plan DRIFTWOOD STAFF Saturday market ven- BY SEAN MCINTYRE dors campaigning to revise DRIFTWOOD STAFF current guidelines gained A spokesperson for the company acting as receiver some ground last week for Channel Ridge Properties Ltd. confi rmed Tuesday when the Market Advisory that a deal to sell the troubled real estate development Group agreed to recom- is taking shape. mend several changes to Mike Bell, vice-president of transaction advisory the Salt Spring Parks and services with Ernst & Young’s Vancouver offi ce, said a Recreation Commission. proposal will be fi led this week. A copy of the plan will The advisory group will be forwarded to eligible creditors, who will vote on the ask PARC to place a cap on project’s future later this month. space allotted to farmers “[Ernst & Young] is still the receiver,” Bell wrote in in Gasoline Alley and to an email. “Should the sale complete, the insolvency tighten the rules on ven- PHOTO BY JEN MACLELLAN proceedings will be terminated and the new owner will dor partnerships and how take over.” BACK TO IT: GISS students put on the iconic Breakfast Club movie pose for the fi rst day of a new they are enforced. Follow- school year on Tuesday. From left are Eugenie Gary, Jessie Adelson, Carlie Aston, Emma Thomas and ing a virtual tidal wave of CHANNEL RIDGE continued on 4 Camille Courtot, with Hannah Lawson in front. requests, MAG will also recommend reinstating a policy on absentee points FRAUD that allows non-perma- nent vendors to miss up to four market days per sea- son and still build senior- Crafty scam targets island artists ity points. “The old system, in my Online off ers arouse suspicion person who identifi ed themselves as Grace Vine potential buyer hadn’t asked about seemingly opinion, was a little inef- from Charleston, S.C. told Jensen by email they important details such as framing or the picture’s ficient but it still worked. BY SEAN MCINTYRE were struck by the beauty of a painting created by dimensions. And the new system doesn’t DRIFTWOOD STAFF her late father LeRoy. The buyer, who had seen an Suspicion shifted to alarm when Jensen received really work,” vendor Brian Vesuvius Bay resident Gabrielle Jensen wants image of the piece online, asked about the price a cheque made out for double the painting’s value Paterson observed during to spread awareness about a suspicious online art and offered to send a cheque by mail. two weeks later. In a subsequent email, the mys- a delegation to the capacity buyer who has tried to steal money from at least Though such inquiries aren’t unusual, Jen- terious buyer gave Jensen follow-up instructions. crowd at the meeting. fi ve island artists in recent weeks. sen said, the email’s halting language and poor The swindle began in early August, when a grammar arose her suspicion. Furthermore, the ART FRAUD continued on 5 MARKET continued on 2
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Driftwood YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 2 | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 NEWSBEAT www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood ISLANDS TRUST LTC moves forward on watershed protection bylaw Environmental farming agriculture in watersheds, giving first reading bylaw seeks to prohibit intensive agriculture in Support for regulating agriculture in water- to a draft bylaw during their Sept. 1 business Rural Watershed zones and introduce setbacks sheds has come from the Salt Spring Water practices to be encouraged meeting. between regular agriculture and certain water Preservation Society. The group has proposed a The LTC first considered draft Bylaw 487 in courses. framework for crafting a bylaw and suggested a BY ELIZABETH NOLAN December 2015 and then referred it to various Following comments from the concerned working group should be formed that includes DRIFTWOOD STAFF agencies for comment, including Islands Trust bodies and a review of island watershed pro- water experts and members of the farming The Salt Spring Local Trust Committee is bylaw enforcement, the provincial Agricul- tection plans and other documents, Trust plan- community. moving ahead with a regulatory approach to tural Land Commission and Island Health. The ning staff recommended voluntary steward- The LTC considered whether such a working ship rather than a regulatory approach, but group was needed at Thursday’s meeting and trustees decided against the advice. decided to go with the regular public process “I have to say as much as I love my fellow that takes place in order to pass new bylaws islanders and have complete and total faith in and amendments to the Official Community everybody on this island, voluntary steward- Plan. This includes holding an information ship, I think, doesn’t necessarily work,” said meeting and public hearing. trustee Peter Grove. “Here we are serious about Wayne Hewitt of the Cusheon Watershed protecting drinking water, and I think we need Stewardship Committee and SSWPS presi- SaltSalt Spring Spring Island Island LocalLocal TrustTrust Committee rules in place to do that to the best of our abil- dent Maxine Leichter thanked the LTC for their ity.” movement on the bylaw during the meeting’s PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Trustee George Grams said he felt staff’s town hall session. Leichter reiterated that her PUBLIC HEARING – NOTICE suggestion to encourage ecologically-friend- group has a recommended approach which The Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee would like to invite you to attend a public hearing ly farming practices was absolutely the right includes forming a working group. beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at the Hart Bradley Hall, 103 Bonnet The Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee would like to invite you to attend a public hearing direction. If the bylaw is enacted, existing farming Avenue,beginning Salt atSpring 9:30 a.m. Island on toFriday, hear yourSeptember views regarding 23, 2016 Proposedat the Hart Bylaw Bradley No. Hall, 483. 103 Bonnet Avenue, “But I also agree with Peter that encour- practices would be protected to their current Salt Spring Island to hear your views regarding Proposed Bylaw No. 492. At the Public Hearing, all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed agement should be provided through legisla- extent under the Local Government Act. The bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions tion rather than seeking it through a voluntary regulation will not apply to properties located respectingAt the Public matters Hearing, contained all in personsthe proposed who bylaw.believe that their interest in property is affected shall basis,” Grams said. within the Agricultural Land Reserve. Priorbe toafforded the Public a reasonable Hearing Planner opportunity Jason Youmans to be heard will beor availableto present at writtenthe Hart submissionsBradley Hall fromrespecting 8:30 a.m.matters to 9:00 contained a.m. to provide in the information proposed aboutbylaw. the bylaw and to answer any questions.
WHATPrior toIS the THE Public BYLAW Hearing, ABOUT? Planner Seth Wright will be available at the Hart Bradley Hall from In 9:00general a.m. terms, to 9:30 the a.m. purpose to provide of Proposed information Bylaw about No. the483 bylaw is to amend and to Saltanswer Spring any Island questions. Land Use Points system change wanted Bylaw No. 355 by adding a new Industrial 2 Zone Variation (b) – In2(b) that permits an abattoir as a that portion of the Salt Spring Island Local permanentWHAT IS use THE on BYLAW the land ABOUT? illustrated below and by adding a definition for an “abattoir” in the Trust Area that lies within Electoral Area “F” of definitions section of the Land Use Bylaw. The purpose of the bylaw is to update technical issues within the Salt Spring Island Land Use theMA CapitalRKET Regional District. tion of the rules to gain entry.” Farmers’ Market option, he Bylaw No. 355. The proposed amendments would make the land use bylaw easier to interpret; continued from 1 Three key issues that staff said the need is perhaps no correct identifi ed errors; and ensure proper reference to current legislation. have recognized are priority longer there. placement for farmers, how The group also spent time Proposed Bylaw No. 492 is cited as “Salt Spring Island Land Use Bylaw, 1999, Amendment No. Two other vendor delega- farmers are defined and ven- discussing the definition of 4, 2016” and concerns that portion of the Salt Spring Island Local Trust Area that lies within tions also focused on absen- dor partnerships. farmer, which was crafted to Electoral Area “F” of the Capital Regional District. tee points. A letter submitted Advisory group members allow vendors with local val- to PARC by Amy Sandidge, debated whether to put a ue-added products, such as HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? which included signatures cap on farmer spaces or find cheese and lavender, to par- A copy of the proposed bylaw and relevant background documents may be inspected at the from 101 vendors, listed seven another way to level the play- ticipate. Farmers must have Islands Trust Salt Spring Offi ce at 1-500 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island between issues inThank total, including you for the correcting ing field for vendors before 90 per cent uncultivated food September 7th and September 23rd, 2016. problemsJamie. caused It by is policy now approved.settling on the square foot- products, produce or flowers changes made in 2014. age recommendation. Mar- on land they own or lease, or A copy of Proposed Bylaw No. 492 may also be viewed on the Islands Trust website (www. Aaron Hailman, read- ket coordinator Rob Pingle 90 per cent value-added prod- ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ islandstrust.bc.ca) under “Islands” “Local Trust Areas” “Salt Spring” “Bylaws” “Bylaw ing a submissionBegin forwarded on behalf saidmessage: the proposed maximum ucts whose contents are at 355” under “Bylaw Amendments”. of his wife Elizabeth Smith, of 25 10-by-10-foot stalls or least 50 per cent by volume ! explained the change on the equivalent square footage grown on land they own or Enquiries regarding the proposed bylaw may be directed to Planner Seth Wright at absenteeFrom: points Claire made Olivier it
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Introduction to Hospice Monday, SEPTEMBER 12 Newsbeat SS Library Program Room, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. ENVIRONMENT Cedar tree die-off could be climate change ‘canary’ Tipping point for south island is the canary whose death can reveal gets Act set B.C.’s GHG emissions to be unseen dangers. Hebda said cedar trees reduced by at least 33 per cent below region may be reached, says declined in the late 1990s but then 2007 levels by 2020, and at least 80 per started to recover. But with last year’s cent below 2007 levels by 2050. Because expert drought and another short intense dry emissions have increased at such a high period last month, the stress may be too rate and provincial policies have pla- BY ELIZABETH NOLAN great for younger and poorly situated teaued since 2012, the 2020 target will DRIFTWOOD STAFF trees. likely not be met. The 2050 target can Just as the government of British Normally cedars show their stress by possibly still be met with “ambitious Columbia unveiled less-than-robust dropping their tops and upper branches, actions,” according to the government’s strategies for tackling climate change but the rest of the tree continues to grow. Climate Leadership Team. last month, evidence around the Gulf Having entire trees die, and in such great Hebda said the conservation of for- Islands and south-eastern region of numbers, is something Hebda hasn’t wit- ests, especially older trees, is one way to Vancouver Island was suggesting an nessed before. Even trees in wetter zones safeguard against climbing emissions. unimaginable transformation is already like the Fraser Valley north of Hope are Forest ecosystems both contain and at our doorstep. showing high stress. capture a lot of carbon, while trans- Noticeably high numbers of dead “It could be we’ve crossed the thresh- forming live trees releases carbon diox- western red cedars in the dry coastal old. We’re outside what they’re tolerant ide into the atmosphere. zone are showing up on a scale that sci- to,” Hebda said. “Maybe for cedar trees “By converting forests you reduce entists haven’t seen before. While tree we’ve crossed a cut-off in our region.” their capacity for capturing CO2 and deaths may be directly linked to last The difference between weather and you increase the rate of releasing, so it’s year’s drought, the present situation for climate is a measure of time. Weather a double whammy,” Hebda observed, the moisture-loving cedars could also conditions occur over a short period adding B.C.’s forests are some of the be evidence that climate change is not of time, while climate describes how carbon-richest in the world. only occurring, but has passed the point the atmosphere behaves over relative- “The best practice is simply to let the of no return for some key species. ly long periods. Long-term trends of forest be . . . There are things you can Richard Hebda, who is the curator of increasingly drier and warner summer do about it. If you’re a land-use planner botany and earth history at the Royal therefore show not just interesting or on Salt Spring Island, you should not be BC Museum in Victoria, has mapped the abnormal weather but the shift in over- approving the removal of trees,” Hebda probable effects of climate change on all climate conditions. said. local species and predicted the ultimate photo by Gail Sjuberg “If this is the new kind of summer Even the owners of small acreages can disappearance of cedars in the region Dying cedar trees recently photographed we’re going to be experiencing, then make a difference, he said. as early as 2020. The model includes on Porlier Pass Road on Galiano Island. there’s a bunch of cedar trees growing “It’s tree by tree,” he said. “It does not several different horizons and scenarios that have been established in the old stop the emission of CO2 from our daily according to the rate of climate change, climate that won’t have well-established lives, but every tree matters. When you based on existing data and projections. do, the trees are doing, but they’re doing root systems and we’ll see mass die-off,” [take a tree down] you really have to ask “I started looking at this in 1992, using it more quickly than we expected them Hebda said. ‘Do I need to do this?’” a timeframe of 50 to 100 years,” Hebda to do it.” On the global scale, July 2016 was the “Everybody needs to be stewards of said during a recent interview with the If the local ecosystem of south- hottest month ever recorded in the hot- their own trees and not expect the gov- Driftwood. eastern Vancouver Island and the Gulf test year ever recorded. ernment will do it. The responsibilities “Exactly what we thought they might Islands is the coal mine, than the cedar The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Tar- are our own,” Hebda said. News briefs
Roadwork at a community revitaliza- ing lanes. This temporary contractors during tempo- areas will work together resources, opportunities tion project by the District rerouting will cause a reduc- rary traffic rerouting through to identify areas of mutu- and land-use tools to pro- Crofton ferry of North Cowichan and will tion in holding lane capacity, the terminal. al concern and find ways mote affordable housing result in a closure of the resulting in increased traffic to “embrace individual and consider “innovative terminal intersection that provides staging on Chaplin Street. Sidney hosts island diversity.” This ses- ownership options.” Ferry passengers travel- access to the public parking Customers who utilize sion is a precursor to a A delegation and town ling between Salt Spring lot for the Crofton marina, the public parking lot are Trust Council broader public visioning hall session is on Wednes- and Crofton are advised of museum and seniors centre encouraged to arrive at the Islands Trust Coun- exercise that will be held day, Sept. 14 between 1:30 municipal road work at the adjacent to the Crofton ferry terminal earlier than normal cil will hold its quarterly later this year. and 2:30 p.m. intersection of Queen Street terminal. and be prepared for possible meeting at the Sidney Pier Trustees will discuss A complete list of and Joan Avenue in Crofton, To allow continued vehicle delays exiting the lot during Hotel from Sept.13 to 15. issues of common inter- items on the agenda and with an expected impact on access to the public parking vessel loading and discharge. Activities will include a est with representatives detailed schedule are ferry traffic beginning Friday, lot, BC Ferries will be allowing Drivers and customers are “visioning session,” where from San Juan County and available by following the Sept. 9. temporary access through asked to follow the direction trustees representing participate in a special Trust Council tab at www. The roadwork is part of the terminal’s vehicle hold- of staff and traffic control each of the 13 local Trust housing session to tackle islandstrust.bc.ca. Need Packing Paper? Puppy Paper? Art Supply Paper? Paper Table Cloths? Why not stop by the Driftwood and buy a Roll End Prices $5 and up. CASH ONLY. 4 | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 NEWSBEAT www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood Water supply case before Supreme Court in Kelowna channel ridge Vancouver-based Onni Group will track record of delivering large-scale stability to the Channel Ridge devel- multi-zoned village on the site. The continued from 1 become the sole shareholder of property developments,” reads an opment.” original plan called for more than Channel Ridge Properties Ltd. for Aug. 22 report by Ernst & Young. The north end property covers 300 housing units, up to 75,000 According to a version of the pro- $100,000. “The Onni Group has the skill set and nearly 1,000 acres. Before entering square feet of commercial space posal submitted to the Supreme “The Onni Group is a large devel- financial wherewithal to restore con- into receivership in 2013, Channel and nearly 9,000 square feet of Court of British Columbia last month, opment company with a proven fidence and provide much-needed Ridge Properties Ltd. envisioned a community amenities. Work on the plan stalled after the land was cleared, minor infrastruc- ture was installed and a show suite LEB E CE RATI E’R NG $ 99 was constructed. The land and W ! 36 improvements have an assessed CROWN ROYAL value of $7.6 million, though the NORTHERN HARVEST company owes 17 creditors more RYE than $56 million. B C EIN B G A PART OF Canada Reg. $39.99 “We still hold out hope SEPTEMBER SPECIALS! 429704 750 ml Ganges, 115 Fulford Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island that the other WHILE defendants will reach $ 29 $ 49 2016 SUPPLIES an agreement with the 9 14 WORLD WHISKY LAST! HARDY'S WAYNE GRETZKY OF THE YEAR companies suing us, STAMP SERIES OKANAGAN Jim Murray RIESLING CABERNET SAUVIGNON GEWÜRZTRAMINER SYRAH and the case against us Australia BC VQA Reg. $10.29 Reg. $15.99 will be dropped.” 448548 750 ml 835348 750 ml Salt Spring Water Preservation Society
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Besides new courses designed to give and professionalismIf we do not receive a response by MONDAY AT 5 PM this ad goes to press in this format. students more exposure to computer website: programming and First Nations history, Halstead explained, the new curriculum www.dmarchitect.ca Thanks very much. is intended to help students become bet- Photo by Jen MacLellan ter communicators, collaborators and A student steps onto the first of a line of school buses picking up GISS students after Gulf Islands critical thinkers. the start of the school year on Tuesday. “The focus is on concepts,” reads a Driftwood Your CommunI t Y n ewspaper sIn C e 1960 statement released Tuesday by the Min- Please join us for a reading, istry of Education. “Students will under- school year, the Ministry of Education to address any questions that arise about discussion and signing with stand and work with the big ideas, rather continues to review the system with a the new curriculum. Deborah Campbell and than simply memorizing the facts.” hope to provide more frequent updates This school year marks the second year Kevin Patterson. Books will Though critics like BC NDP leader John about student learning. of a three-year plan to implement the be available for purchase Horgan and others have slammed the According to the ministry, provincial province-wide curriculum change. Part from Salt Spring Books. provincial government’s lack of funding exams in core competencies like math of the new curriculum for grades 10 to to adequately implement the new cur- and English will continue, though sci- 12 will be available for teachers to use at THURSDAY, riculum, Halstead said she feels the local ence and social studies courses will be their discretion and comment upon dur- district’s early adoption of the changes assessed at the class level instead of with ing the 2016-17 school year. SEPTEMBER 15 has set it on the right course. school-wide exams. McKenzie said initial observations 7:00 PM “The new curriculum is no longer in May McKenzie, chair of the Gulf Islands and anecdotal reports indicate a jump in draft form and we’re very excited,” she School District, said students, staff and the number of young families that have ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue said. parents have discussed the new curricu- moved to the Gulf Islands, but the school Salt Spring Island A major difference students and par- lum well ahead of implementation. district won’t have an official enrolment ents will notice is the shift to self-assess- “We are well ahead of the curve with count until the end of September. ment, where students will be asked to this,” she said. “We’re feeling good and “It sounds like we’ve got a lot of kids, reflect on their work and what they’ve we’re feeling positive.” but we won’t know how many until we learned with teachers. Although regu- She said trustees intend to continue count the number of bums in seats later lar report cards will be distributed this working with students, staff and parents this month,” she said. Artwork and funds could be lost art fraud money as well as the item if you RCMP at 250-537-5555. have already sent it,” reads an More information is available continued from 1 excerpt from the Little Black Book from the Anti-Fraud Centre at of Scams. 1-888-495-8501 or by visiting the “I am so excited and can’t wait A photocopy of the suspicious agency’s website at www.anti- to have the piece in our home,” payment revealed previously fraudcentre.ca. The Little Black the buyer began. “I hope to give it undetectable markings that con- Book of Scams can be accessed a very good home and enjoy the firmed Jensen was holding a void through www.competitionbu- piece for many years.” cheque. She hasn’t received any reau.gc.ca. Vine explained how her preoc- further correspondence from the cupied and misinformed husband scammer. had made a terrible mistake and sent the cheque for the wrong Town Hall Meetings amount. She apologized for the “I was already leery, so I confusion and asked that Jensen go ahead and cash the cheque, mak- just called the police.” ing sure to forward the difference to Vine’s address. GABRIELLE JENSEN “I was already leery, so I just Salt Spring artist and framing called the police,” Jensen said. business owner The ruse she experienced is com- monly known among fraud watch- Jensen said she’s heard of anoth- ers as the overpayment scam. The er artist on the island who received con aims to fleece unsuspecting a similar email request. She’s cho- online vendors, many of whom are sen to speak out to prevent anyone undoubtedly enthused by the pros- from falling prey to the trick. pect of a lucrative international “It’s going on here, and I thought sale, by offering them an amount the community should know,” she well over the agreed-upon price. said. According to the Little Black Following reports that at least Book of Scams, published by four more people on Salt Spring the Competition Bureau, scam- have been targeted by the scam, Elizabeth May, O.C., MP mers hope victims will transfer the local RCMP detachment has the refund before the cheque or opened a file on the matter. Saanich-Gulf Islands money order is discovered to be Anyone who suspects they may elizabethmaymp.ca | 250-657-2000 a fake. be an email or telephone scam tar- “You will lose the transferred get is advised to call the Salt Spring 9711 Fourth St., Sidney BC V8L 2Y8 6 | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
2016 CCNA Awards Gold - Feature Series (Elizabeth Nolan) | Gold - Environmental Writing (Elizabeth Nolan) Gold - Special Section (Best of Salt Spring Island) | Silver - Community Newspaper Magazine (Gulf Islander) Bronze - Local Cartoon (Dennis Parker) C ANADIAN 2016 BCYCNA Awards COMMUNITY Silver - Environmental Initiative (Elizabeth Nolan) | Bronze - General Excellence NEWSPAPER OPINION AWARD 2012 EDITORIAL Proud people he societal shift that’s heralded the current era of LGTBQ open- ness is no less signifi- Tcant than the civil rights move- ment of the 1950s and ‘60s. As in the battle for racial equality, however, the campaign to educate, enlighten and eliminate bigotry is never done. Hundreds will line the streets of Ganges on Saturday for an annual celebration of the island’s LGBTQ com- munity, but the costumes and the music stand for so much more. The march and parade is an opportunity to share our pride in a community that nurtures and defends diver- sity in all of its shapes, sizes and colours. It’s a chance VIEWPOINT by Shelley Nitikman + Michael Friedman to assess how far we’ve come and chart the challenges ahead. It’s a doorway for each of us to consider how to embody the ideals of fairness and open-mindedness that are sometimes easier said than done. Background crucial to BDS story THE ISSUE: It wasn’t until 1969 that In response to Jan Slakov’s Aug. 24 “Greens should be applauded gave Palestinians an opportunity beginning in 1993 to negotiate Salt Spring Pride same-sex sexual acts were for controversy” piece about the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions for territory but not a right to it. Over time, it became clear that the no longer offi cially punish- motion, Ms. Slakov quoted from Article 49 of the Geneva Convention. Palestinian goal was not a state of their own but rather the complete WE SAY: able under Canadian law. That article refers to the prohibition of an occupying power from eradication of the Jewish state. More work to be It would take nearly 25 transferring parts of its own civilian population to territory it occu- It’s important to understand that Israel’s occupation of Judea and done more years before gays and pies. The problem is there is a multiplicity of articles 49 under many Samaria is lawful as a consequence of defending against military lesbians could openly serve sections. For example, the fourth Geneva Convention, 1949, speaks aggression by unlawful occupiers Egypt and Jordan. What is current- in the Canadian military. to “Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War.” It appears that Jan ly unlawful is resistance to IDF authority in the territories. Jan should Though Canada was among the fi rst wave of nations didn’t read that one. have read further into the convention at least as far as Articles 64 to to legalize same-sex marriages, it wasn’t until 2005 that Part 111, Status and Treatment of Protect Persons, S.111, Article 49, 78. These are known as “security exceptions” which permit measures same-sex relationships were offi cially recognized by the uses the phrase “deport or transfer” and it deals with the “forcible” justifi able on the basis of security such as check points, preventive Civil Marriage Act. action that is sanctioned. The section was a response to the deporta- detention, barriers, blowing up houses, incarceration and capital The U.S. Supreme Court only ruled that a ban on tion of Jews as prisoners in boxcars to concentration camps during punishment. These measures may be challenged through the courts same-sex marriage was unconstitutional in 2015, the the Second World War. — and Palestinians have done so many times successfully — but any same year voters in Ireland chose to legalize same-sex No Jews were deported or transferred into Judea and Samaria by action outside of judicial process is criminal. unions. the government of Israel. Rather, they used their own vehicles or Jan is onside with Palestinian criminality, it seems. That is the only Despite these major victories, the fi ght for equality, hired moving vans and travelled voluntarily into territory that had logic available for her or the Green party to explain support for BDS. justice and respect lags far behind in much of the world. been ethnically cleansed of Jews by Arabs in 1948 but repossessed Palestinians’ civil rights are limited by international law since territo- A report undertaken by the International Lesbian, by Israel in 1967. rial Palestinians are a hostile population under lawful occupation. Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association earlier this Jan cites “illegal Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied Pal- And let’s be clear about BDS. Its goal is not to boycott Israeli goods summer found that LGBTQ relationships are still illegal estinian territory.” The settlements, however, are not illegal. There is and services, which is impossible unless one is willing to abandon in 74 countries. In 13 of these countries, being gay is no adjudication of Israeli illegality by a court of competent jurisdic- most electronic technology and signifi cant innovations in medicine, punishable by death. Seventeen countries, including tion. Pronouncements of UN agencies or of national departments agriculture, solar energy, water recycling and, by the way, Victoria’s Russia, Lithuania and Egypt, prohibit “propaganda” of state get confused with law. Neither UN agencies nor national Secret lingerie. The elastic content is an Israeli patent. intended to promote LGBTQ communities and identi- departments of state have authority to legislate or adjudicate. In So what is it that makes BDS anti-Jewish? It was initiated by Omar ties. 2004 the International Court of Justice issued an “advisory opinion,” Barghouti — a Qatari who moved to Israel as an adult to study phi- Here at home, we’ve come a long way, but the but an advisory opinion is not law and doesn’t form legal precedent. losophy at Tel Aviv University — with the intention to delegitimize campaign to open minds and combat discrimination Nor is there any area that may legally be termed “Palestinian the Jewish state. continues. The annual Pride parade is borne from the territory.” The whole point of negotiations mandated by UN Secu- ongoing need to march for justice and denounce rity Council Resolution 242, in 1967, was to determine the status of Shelley Nitikman is a retired member of the B.C. Supreme Court intolerance. On Saturday, let’s march together for the territories. The reason “Palestinians” are not referenced in the judiciary, Michael Friedman is a former Salt Spring resident and our families, our friends and our shared future. resolution is because they did not exist at the time. The Oslo Accords contract researcher with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
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Quote of the Week: “As much as I love my fellow islanders and have complete and total faith in everybody on this island, voluntary Island Voices stewardship . . . doesn’t necessarily work.” PETER GROVE, SSI TRUSTEE Salt Spring Says We asked: What are you most looking forward to in the new school year? Jaidyn Byron Safiya Carroll- Lina Losier Olivia Desharnais Lilly Campbell Having fun. Labelle A chance to help with leader- I’m looking forward to seeing Getting back into sports, It’s my last year, and it’s nice ship, promote a positive the new curriculum changes. especially volleyball, soccer to have the structure back in school environment and just and baseball. place to get the learning done. enjoy everything the school has to offer. 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] There was even an Christians are protected, Commission regularly tar- We got out of the truck at Celebrate Great song instance where a car shot prosperous and increas- gets Israel, which has equal the ferry line before head- Regarding “The Best right past my front door ing in number, and ignores rights for women, gays and ing back and I had dropped transgender School Song” in the Drift- and out the end of the countries like Iraq, Syria religious and ethnic minori- my wallet on the road. We wood’s Best of Salt Spring driveway because they and Egypt where Chris- ties, and ignores Saudi Ara- made it back into the line- rights Island publication that couldn’t make the corner. tians have been subject to bia, which has none of the up and asked around if any- As of July 25 of this year, came out in August: acco- We’ve had crashes, near persecution, massacre and above. one had seen my wallet on transgender people are now lades must go to Salt Spring misses, endless brake expulsion. And people try to tell me the ground. protected from discrimination Elementary School music screeching and dog casu- Unions boycott Israel, that this is not anti-Semi- A Mrs. Valcourt had found under the law in our province. teacher Whitney Walker! alties. which probably has the tism. Horsefeathers! it and she also phoned her The upcoming Pride parade What a great song! Instill- Many thanks to those most powerful labour union And, yes, Jews can be husband, who left a mes- ing into young people those of you who observe our in the world, the mighty anti-Semitic too, a phe- sage on our home phone of Salt Spring Island will cel- positive values confers ben- working farm signs. You Histadrut, which can shut nomenon that always answering machine saying ebrate this achievement in the efits far beyond the school others, just slow down! down the whole country in reminds me of the fellow they had found it, leaving presence of NDP MLA Spen- years. It helps to shape lives. LINDA KOROSCIL, a heartbeat and has been who is busy chopping away their home number so we cer Chandra Herbert, who Harold Page, Beddis Road known to do it, and ignore at the branch he is stand- could get hold of them. I is responsible for having the Salt Spring countries like Bangladesh ing on. recovered my wallet from rights of transgender people Horsefeathers where workers have hor- P.N. Spiers, Mrs. Valcourt. included in the B.C. Human Just slow down The Green party boycotts rible conditions and few Salt Spring I so appreciate the hones- Rights code. He represents Kudos to Brian and Israel, which recycles 80 per rights. ty and kindness of Mr. and Vancouver-West End in the Mary of Laughing Apple cent of its water, has a solar Left-wing groups boycott Honesty Mrs. Michel Valcourt. It is legislature and he will walk Farm for helping to slow panel on every roof and has Israel, which has a better nice to know that there are in our fabulous Pride parade down traffic on Beddis made the desert bloom, and social safety net and health appreciated still people like them in this with our own MLA Gary Hol- Road. ignores major polluters like service than Canada, and I was on Salt Spring Island world. man. I was born on the farm China and India. ignore all those coun- on Tuesday, Aug. 30 helping Thank you so very much. Do come out and join us in with “the barn” on Bed- The United Church of tries with a sink or swim a friend on his property. We Ian Brand, the celebration on Sept. 10. dis Road, and the speed at Canada boycotts Israel, approach to the underprivi- headed to the ferry and for- Ladysmith Frances Havelaar, which people travel around which is the only country leged. got something at his prop- Salt Spring my corner is insane! in the Middle East where The U.N. Human Rights erty. MORE LETTERS continued on 8 Greens must set the record straight on BDS By Bob Moffatt Middle Eastern countries that means in practice is any- is rescinded, her leadership authority is I was dismayed to read Jan Slakov’s received Freedom House’s high- body’s guess, but it is seriously compromised. impassioned defence of the Green Party est rating this year for freedom. InREsponse unlikely to be a congenial President Obama left no doubt about of Canada in the Aug. 24 edition of the It’s also the only state in the area picture of polite restraint. the U.S. position last February when he Driftwood (“Greens should be applauded any fair-minded person would It’s a dangerous policy said, “I have directed my administration for controversy”). refer to as a functional democracy. and will lead to further confrontation, to strongly oppose boycotts, divestment There’s no reason to congratulate the There is no shortage of countries in the including the real possibility of violence. campaigns and sanctions targeting the Green party for debating and passing the Middle East or elsewhere in the world Paul McCartney received death State of Israel. As long as I am president, odious resolution supporting the Boycott, that could be sanctioned for undemo- threats from extremists when he agreed we will continue to do so.” May and the Divestment and Sanctions movement. cratic practices, human rights violations to perform in Tel Aviv to celebrate Isra- Green party owe our country the same The decision to condemn Israel is dis- or worse. The Green party’s failure to el’s 60th anniversary. Surely the Green principled leadership and resolute state- criminatory, hypocritical and remarkably include these in the debate is a mistake. Party of Canada does not want to align ment. narrow-minded. The BDS movement relies on threats itself with radicals, militants or other The inflammatory resolution is on the Indeed, you’d think the Greens would and intimidation to achieve its ends, tac- extreme elements who wish to see Israel public record and still appears on the par- applaud Israel for its innovative, world- tics the Green party apparently approves. destroyed. ty’s website. The controversy will not fade renowned environmental and sustain- However, the Green resolution goes fur- Although May decided not to resign, away and May doesn’t have the luxury of ability practices. The issue is a good ther and is tantamount to a ban on virtu- many people disagree with her decision waiting another year to fix it. example of the failure of leadership and ally everything Israel and its people stand (including nearly 50 per cent of Driftwood It’s baffling to learn that Slakov and how an ill-conceived idea can undermine for. It is so poorly framed it could affect readers responding to a recent poll). In other members weren’t sure if they voted a party, including its leader. any cultural, economic, educational or spite of the melodrama, there was little for the resolution or not. The party must The Parliament of Canada condemned trade-related activity. chance she would step down. She built organize another vote soon to set the the BDS movement by a decisive (229- And then there is the provocative decree the party and it’s her political home. record straight. The credibility and future 51) vote last February. For some reason, tacked on at the end of the party’s resolu- However, May now has an opportunity of the Green Party of Canada and its lead- Elizabeth May did not vote. It’s alarming tion that says, “Be it further resolved that to restore the party’s credibility (and her er depends on it. the Greens ignored the overwhelming the GPC opposes all efforts to prohibit, role as party leader) by removing the reso- national consensus and instead voted to punish or otherwise deter expressions of lution swiftly and unequivocally from the The writer has an MA and is a former support BDS at the convention. support for BDS.” record. May has been forthright about her CEO of a large, national not-for-profit It’s also disconcerting the party chose It’s designed to legitimize measures to personal opposition to it, but it’s impor- organization. He was involved in several just one country as the target for its out- oppose dissent, criticism or questions tant she condemns the BDS movement policy issues at the federal level, including rage. Israel is the only nation out of 16 related to the BDS movement. What this on behalf of the party. 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ISLANDS TRUST GALIANOISLANDS ISLAND TRUST LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE GALIANO ISLANDNOTICE LOCAL OF TRUST PUBLIC COMMITTEE HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that the Galiano Island Local Trust Committee will hold a community NOTICE is hereby giveninformation that the Galiano meeting and Island public Local hearing Trust within Committee a Local Trust Committeewill hold aSpecial community Meeting informationon the meeting and public hearing within a Localfollowing Trust proposed Committee bylaws: Special Meeting on the following proposed bylaws: • Proposed Bylaw No. 233 – cited as “Galiano Island Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 108, Proposed Bylaw No. 1995,233 Amendment– cited as No. “Galiano 15, 2011.”; Island and Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995, Amendment No. 15, 2011.”; and• Proposed Bylaw No. 234 – cited as “Galiano Island Land Use Bylaw No. 127, 1999, Proposed Bylaw No. Amendment234 – cited No. as 4, 2011”“Galiano Island Land Use Bylaw No. 127, 1999, Amendment No. 4, 2011” for the purpose of allowingfor thethe purpose public ofto allowingmake representatithe public to makeons torepresentations the Local Trust to the CommitteeLocal Trust Committee respecting matters contained respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws at 12:30 pm, Monday, September 19, 2016, in the proposed bylaws atat the12:30 Lions pm, Hall, Monday, 992 Burrill Road,September Galiano Island, 19, 2016, BC. at the Lions Hall, 992 Burrill Road, Galiano Island, BC. At the public hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the At the public hearing all personsproposed bylaws who believe shall be affordedthat their a reasonable interest inopportunity property to is be affected heard or toby present the proposed written bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunitysubmissions respectingto be heard matters or to contained present in writtenthe proposed submissions bylaws. respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws. Proposed Bylaw No. 233 – cited as “Galiano Island Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995, Amendment No. 15, 2011.” Proposed Bylaw No. 233In general – cited terms, as “Galianothe purpose Island of Proposed Official Bylaw Community No. 233 is to amendPlan Bylawthe Galiano No. Island 108, Official 1995, Amendment No. 15, 2011.” Community Plan Bylaw No.108, 1995, Schedule B (Land Use Designations) in order to re- Photo by Kyle Heeb In general terms, the purposedesignate of thePropos lands edlegally Bylaw described No. 233as Lot is 1, to District amend Lot 3,the Galiano Galiano Island, Island Cowichan Official District, Community Plan Bylaw Plan VIP29196, to Community Housing (CH) as depicted in the map below. GOT IT!: Theresa Lange scoops rings off the pylons as her father Joe Lange does the No.108, 1995, Schedule B (Land Use Designations) in order to re-designate the lands legally described asdriving Lot 1, during District the bike games portion of the Salt Spring Toy Run at the Farmers’ Institute Lot 3, Galiano Island, CowichanProposed BylawDistrict, No. Plan234 – citedVIP29196, as “Galiano to CommunityIsland Land Use Housing Bylaw No. (CH) 127, 1999, as depictedAmendment in the mapon Aug. below. 27. The event that was initiated by Lil Irwin in 1996 once again saw a large turn-out No. 4, 2011” of local and visiting motorcycle enthusiasts and other community members to the fund- Proposed Bylaw No. 234In general – cited terms, as “Galianothe purpose Island of Proposed Land Bylaw Use No.Bylaw 234 isNo. to amend 127, 1999,the Galiano Amendment Island Land No. 4, raiser2011” for Santa’s Workshop, which is part of the Christmas hamper program of Salt Spring Use Bylaw No. 127, 1999, Schedule B (Zoning Map) in order to rezone the lands legally described In general terms, the purpose of Proposed Bylaw No. 234 is to amend the Galiano Island Land Use BylawCommunity No. 127, 1999, Services. Schedule B (Zoning Map)as inLot order 1, District to rezone Lot 3, Galiano the lands Island, legally Cowichan des District,cribed Plan as Lot29196, 1, toDistrict Community Lot Housing3, Galiano Island, Cowichan 1 (CH1) as depicted in the map below and to permit the development of up to 20 affordable District, Plan 29196, to Communityhousing units withinHousing a bare 1 land(CH1) strata as subdivision. depicted in the map below and to permit the development of up to 20 affordable housing units within a bare land strata subdivision. More letters teachers on the picket lines throughout the continued from 7 constituency last year, they made it clear their primary concern is lack of classroom support More than signs for all children. When I worked with parents to help con- needed vince the Minister of Education that Bayside In last week’s Viewpoint article, Beddis Road Middle School’s leaking roof needed replacing, resident Kirsty Barclay referred to the multiple it reaffirmed for me the political power of par- “slow down” signs on Cusheon Lake Road as ents if they choose to exercise it. But ultimately, being effective. the social contract upon which public educa- Fellow residents and I wish that was the case. tion depends will only last if we all step up to While we appreciate the drivers who find the the plate as advocates. signage to be helpful reminders to drive slowly, Gary Holman, we do not find that the signs have made an MLA, Saanich North and the Islands appreciable difference. We simply have both too many speeding drivers and too many vehicles on the road. Tasty apples wanted Deborah Nostdal, Do you have the best tasting apple on Salt Cusheon Lake Spring Island? Put it to the test at the Salt Spring Fall Fair on Sept. 17 and 18 in the Best Tasting Apple on Salt Spring Island compe- Support public tition, AKA the People’s Choice Award for Apples. A copy of the proposed bylaws and any background material that may be considered by the Local Trust Committeeeducation in I challenge everyone to enter their best tast- respect of the proposed bylaws may be inspected at the Islands Trust Office, #200 - 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. A copy of the proposed bylaws and any background material that may be considered by the This week marks the beginning of another ing apple into the fall fair and let 80 people between the hours of 8:30Local a.m. Trust and Committee 4:30 p.m., in respect Monday of the to proposedFriday, inclusive,bylaws may excluding be inspected statutory at the Islands holidays, commencinghopeful school year, and I wish the best for the decide which is the best tasting apple on Salt September 7, 2016 andTrust up toOffice, and #200 including - 1627 Fort SeptemberStreet, Victoria, 16, B.C. 2016. between Background the hours of 8:30 information a.m. and 4:30 p.m., may alsostudents, be viewed parents on and all those working in the Spring Island. This is the most meaningful the internet at the followingMonday URL: to Friday, www.islandstrust.bc.ca/islands/local-tru inclusive, excluding statutory holidays, commencingst-areas/galiano/current-applications September 7, 2016 education system. We all appreciate that B.C. fruit and vegetable competition at the fair, as and up to and including September 16, 2016. Background information may also be viewed on has good education outcomes, despite some- it is based on taste and not looks. For the convenience of thethe publicinternet only,at the and following not to URL: satisfy www.islandstrust.bc.ca/islands/local-trust-areas/galiano/ Section 892(2) (e) of the Local Government Act,times additional difficult circumstances. But it can and Rules: current-applications should be better. 1) Submit your entry form at the latest by 5 copies of the proposed bylaws may be inspected at various Notice Boards on Galiano Island, B.C., commencingThe court appeal regarding class size and p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 to any fall fair entry September 7, 2016. TheFor proposed the convenience bylaws of canthe publicalso beonly, viewed and not on to thesatisfy internet Section at 892(2) the following(e) of the URL:Local composition will be heard soon and may force location, such as Foxglove Farm & Garden www.islandstrust.bc.ca/islands/lGovernmentocal-trust-areas/galiano/bylaws/ Act, additional copies of the proposed bylaws may be inspected at various Notice the provincial government to finally live up to Supply, Island Savings and the Salt Spring Visi- Written submissions mayBoards be delivered on Galiano to: Island, B.C., commencing September 7, 2016. The proposed bylaws can its contractual agreements with teachers and tors Info Centre. 1. The office of thealso Islands be viewed Trust on theby internetmail at at #200 the following - 1627 URL: Fo rtwww.islandstrust.bc.ca/islands/local-trust- Street, Victoria, B.C. V8R 1H8, by Fax obligations(250) 405-5155 to students. But legal proceedings 2) Cost is 50 cents per entry. areas/galiano/bylaws/ prior to 4:30 p.m., September 16, 2016 aside, we must place a higher value on educa- 3) You are allowed to submit three sepa- Written submissions may be delivered to: tion, one of the best investments society can rate entries for the People’s Choice Award for 2. By email to [email protected]. The office of the Islands Trust. by mail at #200 - 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. V8R 1H8, by 3. After to the Local Trust Committee at the Community Informationmake Meeting to prepare & our kids for and support a Apples. Section 2, Class 113. 4:30 p.m., SeptemberFax (250) 405-5155 16, 2016, prior to 4:30 p.m., September 16, 2016 rapidly evolving economy. 4) Bring your apple entries to the fall fair 2. By email to [email protected]. Public Hearing at 12:30 pm, September 19, 2016. Money isn’t everything, but it’s not irrelevant grounds on Friday, Sept. 16 from 3:30 to 7:30 3. After 4:30 p.m., September 16, 2016, to the Local Trust Committee at the Community either. Education spending as a proportion p.m. Information Meeting & Public Hearing at 12:30 pm, September 19, 2016. The public is encouraged to send any electronic response to [email protected]. The Islands Trustof our does economic not output has declined signifi- 5) You need three large apples, five medi- guarantee that any emailThe submission public is encouraged will be receivedto send any by electronic the Galiano response Island to [email protected] Local Trust Committee.. The Reasonablecantly in efforts B.C., and our spending per student um-sized apples or 10 small apples for each will be made to provide emailIslands submissions, Trust does not guarantee if they are that opened any email and submission received, will tobe thereceived Galiano by the Island Galiano Local Trustis among Committee the lowest in Canada. We have the entry. Enough for 80 people all to get a taste. for consideration, but theIsland public Local should Trust Committee. not rely on Reasonable email as efforts a means will be ofmade providing to provide a email written submissions, submission. if fiscal capacity, but the provincial government 6) Looks are not important, only taste. they are opened and received, to the Galiano Island Local Trust Committee for consideration, has other priorities, for example, cutting taxes The apple competition will be judged by 80 in the 2015 budget for the top two per cent of people randomly chosen at 10 a.m. on Sun- Written comments madebut in theresponse public should to this not relynotice on email will alsoas a means be available of providing for a writtenpublic submission.review. income earners by $230 million per year. day morning, Sept. 18 at the demo tent. Written comments made in response to this notice will also be available for public review. Public education is also a key factor in Come on out and enjoy the fun. You can Inquiries regarding the proposed bylaws may be directed to the Islands Trust Office, Robert Kojima, Regionaladdressing Planning inequality in our society, but many also be a judge. Manager, at (250) 405-5159Inquiries or, regardingfor Toll Freethe proposed access, bylaws reques mayt abe transfer directed tovia the Enquiry Islands TrustBC: Office,In Vancouver Robert (604)parents 660-2421 and teachers are spending hundreds of Note: There is also a competition called the and elsewhere in BC 1-800-663-7867.Kojima, Regional Planning Manager, at (250) 405-5159 or, for Toll Free access, request a transfer dollars a year on school supplies, computers, Sweetest Apple Award. (See Section 2, Class via Enquiry BC: In Vancouver (604) 660-2421 and elsewhere in BC 1-800-663-7867. materials for art and music classes, and more. 112.) It is based on the percentage of sugar in This user-pay approach contradicts a funda- your apple. NO REPRESENTATIONSNO WILLREPRESENTATIONS BE RECEIVED WILL BYBE THERECEIVED GALIANO BY THE ISLAND GALIANO LOCAL ISLAND TRLOCALUST TRUST COMMITTEE AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. mental premise of public education: that it Please enter your sweetest apple into that COMMITTEE AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. should be accessible and provide opportunity category as well. You are also allowed three for all, regardless of income or (dis)ability. entries. Sharon Lloyd-deRosario,Sharon Deputy Lloyd-deRosario, Secretary DeputyTeachers Secretary have historically been advocates HARRY BURTON, for more education funding. When I visited Salt Spring GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 | 9 12th annual celebration SALT SPRING
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Stronger together: an inclusive community connected Black Lives Matter; have managed alone. It took team- Spring and beyond) who experience ver chapter of Black Lives Matter will As always, a commitment to sup- work, and we are tired, but we have oppression in the form of racism and be attending SSI Pride this year. For porting decolonization and Indig- Indigenous people good reason this weekend to stand historical/ongoing colonial violence. those who don’t know, Black Lives enous self-determination is a fun- proudly in our community, sur- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. told us that Matter is a multi-chapter, anti-racist damental part of anti-racist social among special guests rounded by support and held in love. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to jus- organization started by queer Black justice work. Racism, homophobia, For myself and other Pride orga- tice everywhere.” All oppression is women in the United States, and it transphobia, misogyny and other By ANNA WARJE nizers, a priority this year was for SSI connected — thus we must all stand fundamentally “affirms the lives of forms of oppression are inextricably GLOSSI PRESIDENT Pride to be as inclusive and as com- in community with one another to Black queer and trans folks, disabled linked to colonial violence, and any It is with immense pride and grati- mitted to the principles of social jus- create a just world for us all. folks, black-undocumented folks, work to undo these forms of oppres- tude that I have watched this year’s tice and anti-oppression as possible. To this end, SSI Pride 2016 is host- folks with records, women and all sion must be done in solidarity with Salt Spring Pride take shape in the As many of you know, GLOSSI (Gays ing a workshop, created and facili- Black lives along the gender spec- Indigenous nations and with an hands of our amazing LGBTQ+ and and Lesbians of Salt Spring Island) is tated by queer, mixed-race artist and trum.” acknowledgement that we are organ- allied community. in the process of working to evolve activist Anoushka Ratnarajah, on izing on unceded Indigenous terri- From the beginning, we knew it our organization’s name into some- how to be a supportive and proactive All oppression is tory. would be a communal effort. The thing more inclusive and representa- ally to QTBIPOC folks (Queer, Trans, All events of SSI Pride are organ- GLOSSI board were aware that we, tive of our whole diverse community Black, Indigenous and People of Col- connected — thus we ized with gratitude on the traditional, as a small group of busy individu- of queer and trans folks (stay tuned our). Pre-registration for this work- unceded territory of the Saanich, als — many of us with multiple jobs for more news about that post-Pride). shop (which is being held at Harbour must all stand in Cowichan and Chemainus First to work, young children to care for, I wanted Pride 2016 to be driven by a House at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9) Nations, and the rally on Saturday or, in one case, high school to attend similar commitment to expansion, filled up at lightning speed, and we community with one will open with remarks by local Indig- — did not have the ability to mount collectivity and inclusivity, since it are now at capacity for the event. enous community leaders and activ- Pride 2016 on the scale Salt Spring is my firm conviction that we are It is my sincere hope that we can another to create a just ists. We are also honoured to stand has enjoyed in years past. always stronger in community and bring Anoushka back to repeat the with the Japanese Garden Society Our only hope was to put out an dialogue than we are in separation workshop in the near future so more world for us all. in solidarity with their commitment open plea for all hands on deck. This and silence. folks have the chance to attend. Any- to peace, reconciliation and cross- we did, and we were rewarded with I particularly wanted SSI Pride one wishing to add their name to These folks will be here as hon- cultural unity. loving and dedicated volunteers 2016 to prioritize a commitment to the waiting list for Friday’s workshop oured guests of SSI Pride, and we Immeasurable thanks to all our coming forward from all sides. The anti-racism, giving the island’s pre- can still email prideallyworkshop@ are so profoundly grateful for their organizers, local businesses, donors, Pride you will experience on Salt dominantly white community the gmail.com and you will be notified if presence. They will not only march volunteers, performers and partici- Spring this year is a collective one — chance to strengthen our ally skills a space opens up. with us but will also speak at our pre- pants in this year’s Pride celebrations! one that we created together, coop- and stand in solidarity with people of I am also excited to announce that parade rally on the steps of the library You make Pride happen, and I am eratively, and that none of us could colour and Indigenous folks (on Salt a group of folks from the Vancou- at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10. deeply proud to stand with you.
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IN REVIEW Longstanding community group embraces change New name part of GLOSSI The issue that arose most around the world. I am so proud of everything es of our trans siblings. Join us this year at Pride strongly from their first we have done this year to support and celebrate to celebrate another year of love and power! evolution meeting was washroom trans and gender-diverse folks in our commu- To contact the parent support group, or the accessibility. Many wash- nity, and of all the decisions we made during gender neutral washroom project, email trans- By TARYN MULDOON rooms on the island do not last December’s intense meeting. [email protected]. To get into some queer youth GLOSSI BOARD MEMBER have gender-inclusive sig- In light of Orlando we stand together, to events on the island (and help create them), Last December a group composed of the nage, and this can be a real grieve and celebrate, and call forward the voic- email [email protected]. board of GLOSSI and one attaché — Moe, who barrier to some folks who organized the dance — gathered in the home of TARYN don’t fit easily into one or two of our fellow board members surrounded MULDOON the other sign on the bath- by food, two awesome facilitators and one room door. The group has burning question: Where does GLOSSI go from started a project aimed at introducing gender- here? neutral signage onto single-stall washrooms in It was a very important question. In my two the community, with the hopes of eventually Always celebrating and a half terms as a GLOSSI board member, I creating enough safe spaces on the island that have seen GLOSSI struggling between balanc- people won’t have to go far or wait long to find ing its need for a good party with the need for somewhere safe to pee. social conscience and activism. We challenged As a youth member of GLOSSI, the issues diversity ourselves with some questions: Who is being affecting trans and queer youth — particu- left out of our communities? Who is our com- larly trans youth — have always been a priority munity not accessible to? And how can we to me. Board member (now president) Anna begin to change this? Warje and I collaborated together last winter One of the first changes that was brought up to serve up a workshop for parents entitled at this special board retreat was our name. The Raising Rainbows: Supporting Gender Diverse name GLOSSI stands for Gays and Lesbians Youth to be presented at a pro-D day at the Eeaat, s s t, ps ee i i le iiff of Salt Spring Island. It is a cute and endearing high school in the spring. It was incredible to ep Ll l e rea , mple ad sim acronym, but it simply does not represent our work with a room full of such brave and eager . s .. Salt Spring Books full community anymore. We as queer people parents, educators and mental health providers are far more diverse in our genders and sexuali- in posing questions and ideas on how to better ties. support queer and trans youth. 104 McPhillips Avenue As an entire community we have made the A few months later, Anna and I were invited choice to leave our old, beloved name behind in to SWOVA, whose board and staff are in the and find something that fits us all truly. This is process of re-evaluating the content of their Salt Spring an ongoing process. We gathered suggestions courses and want to make sure the work they for names at our AGM in April, although we do provides a positive and affirming space for Books Celebrating Diversity still welcome any and all ideas. We have scaled trans youth. We had a great session together down the number of possibilities and are cur- discussing the specifics of language and being rently in the process of surveying to find the welcoming. perfect name. Stay tuned! As a young person, I am honoured and One of the foci that we identified during our amazed by the energy put in by this com- meeting last December was trans positivity, munity to give voice and power to our young education around trans issues, and support for folks. During my time with GLOSSI and in the trans and gender-variant folks on the island. high school I have witnessed the power of the Out of this also came a desire to connect with younger queer and trans people in this com- queer and trans youth. munity. I feel so lucky to be among so many We are lucky enough to be collaborating strong and talented peers, and to have a voice with some really incredible parents. A team of as a board member of GLOSSI. Rex Shaak and motivated, fierce and proud parents started a I are proud to be this year’s Pride marshals, | open 7 days | group for support and outreach to parents of and we would to like to invite any and all queer “Step into our world and discover fairly traded, queer and trans youth. 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CELEBRATION Everyone welcome to the Carnival of Pride and Protest Party with purpose on Saturday climate change synchronized swimmers and ering of dissenters of violence and deniers to other eco-cultural acrobats. despair. This year’s grassroots extravaganza By ROBERT BIRCH Come one, come all, come together and invites everyone who cares about something, 2016 ssi pride committee blow your horn at this year’s Pride rally and anything, to come out of their convention- Calling all performers of diverse sexualities street dance. Starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday in conditioned closets and stand up for what and genders, sacred clown truth speakers, front of the library there will be a festive gath- you love! Dance your rage, shimmy your worries and catwalk your concerns! Join Salt Spring Island’s rainbow community for the promise of a fairer day for all. Learn how to become more effective allies for people who Salt Spring Pride T- Shirts $19.99 are shaking things up for a saner world for you and your grandchildren. First a question to consider: where do you go to talk about what really matters to you? Several us decided that when the world feels chaotic, the right-kind-of-crazy get orga-
nized. We decided to give others and our- Driftwood file photo by Jen MacLellan selves permission to show up for the world An orange-wigged Robert Birch has fun at we want to take care of and share. We won- Pride 2013. dered, “How might our community adapt $10.00 from each sale donated to Glossi \ available Uptown and Downtown stores through changing and challenging circum- T-shirts made by Jennifer Close stances more effectively if we pot-luck style angry” for the Salt Spring palette. Some of us organized with our neighbours and friends then recalled the days when hundreds of us Live well with around our shared values?” Many of us still rose up to fight back developers from rap- remember the days not so long ago when this ing the land in 2000. So we decided to throw was our way of being together on Salt Spring. what we call “a party with purpose: this Car- On the morning after the Orlando massa- nival of Pride and Protest. We highly encour- cre in June of this year where so many trans age others to do their version of the same. and queer people of colour were murdered On Saturday, Sept. 10, local Indigenous DOWNTOWN 250-537-5534, 104 Lower Ganges Rd. in Florida, a small group of us came togeth- elders and two-spirit speakers will school us UPTOWN LOCATION 250-538-0323, 372 Lower Ganges Rd. er in a trauma circle. We all instinctively in how to decolonize our communities. Our brought food to share. We grieved the loss of trans and gender queer youth, this year’s so many young, vibrant lives. Pride marshals who will be kicking off our Like many of you, perhaps, we looked at Pride march, will open our eyes and hearts our own privilege, decided to wake up from to rapidly changing ways of viewing the where our comforts have put us to sleep and world. Representatives from Black Lives mobilize it to benefit more than ourselves. Matter Vancouver will look out to a crowd of Happy We remembered hushed-up moments of mostly white revellers and see our support our own trauma as folks, who by gene or and community commitment to challenge meme, chose not to be boxed in by a hege- racism, sexism, classism, homo and trans salt spring pridemonic, reality TV culture. phobia. Local performers will get our boo- Pride Festival, Our circle expanded to weekly meet- ties shaking. Local bands will get our hands ings where we laughed and cried more and clapping and our legs marching. began to organize. This ad hoc council of This will be an event not to be missed. peers (what I like to think of as community Join us to make the street party of the year CoPs) found us agreeing to a new way of get smarter and more Out!Rage!Us! What Salt Spring! organizing to lubricate change in our com- will you wear? What sign will you carry? munity and ourselves. Principles and pro- Spread the word and join the adventure. cesses from our lesbian pasts, the AIDS cri- Let’s show the world that Salt Spring Island sis and other successful campaigns that are is an example of culture-conscious-adap- now recognized to have served evolutionary tation. opportunities for the wider world came back to us as if popping us out of a dream. The writer is a CIHR-funded doctor- islandsavings.ca Some of us were understandably scared al researcher in the Social Dimensions of that we would be perceived as being “too Health program at the University of Victoria. Enjoy the “166 Rainbow Road” Pride Weekend islandsavings.ca onSalt Spring - from the staff at Rock Salt Windsor
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Driftwood file photo by Jen MacLellan GLOSSI past president Bill Turner, right, holds the GLOSSI banner in last year’s parade. Turner stresses that his organization wants this year’s event to be the most colourful yet. Parade: most festive ever Gulf Island Residents ‘Angry’ myth angry at such wonderful members as well as mem- Special... friends and neighbours? bers of the GLOSSI board needs to be Here is the aforemen- — hope to create this year STARTING tioned piece that appeared is the loudest, grandest, AT $249.00 dispelled in the Driftwood on July 13: most inclusive, proudest Includes accommodation and $50.00 certifi cate towards spa treatments. and most powerful cele- By BILL TURNER We are writing to you plus tax and resort fee per night bration ever, in which all November 1 - March 31 GLOSSI past president jointly as the past and cur- of us join hands and hearts As many in the island’s rent presidents of GLOSSI so we can demonstrate to business community are to provide some clarity and the perpetrators of such aware, I walk the town address some concerns hatred that we will not be Indulge yourself in our every year in the weeks we’ve heard regarding cowed or silenced by their unique guest rooms, leading up to Pride to ask the focus and tone of our despicable acts of violence. for donations to support upcoming annual Pride As we sang at the vigil in suitesClose or cottages. ome the expenses of our annual parade. 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We invite which they feel is a person- nation. all of you who wish to pay al affront to the thousands In the wake of some homage to the innocent of islanders who have been recent discussion of our victims of the Orlando so supportive and effusive Pride parade in the Drift- massacre to make signs, in their outpouring of love wood, we have heard con- carry flowers, sing songs to the LGBTQ commu- cerns that this year’s Pride in their honour. We also nity, not only during Pride parade may be cancelled invite you to carry pic- Pr de week but also throughout or drastically altered, tures and signs showing the year. In short, I think replaced by an angry pro- us who and what you they take it personally, that test devoid of celebration. march for, who you carry we are directing our anger We have heard that many in your hearts, who you at them. THIS IS COM- of our allies who annually fight for, who you love. Let PLETELY UNTRUE! walk, sing and dance with us honour them all, and We feel so blessed to us, joyously festooned in one another, as we walk be living on Salt Spring, a all colours of the rainbow, together every step of this community of extraordi- are now worrying that they journey. nary people who not only won’t even be welcome in Love is stronger than whole-heartedly accept our Pride parade this year. hate. Unity is stronger than but celebrate diversity in Nothing could be division. March with us. all its myriad forms (which further from the truth. Stand with us. Dance with 160 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island 250.537.2362 is most evident during our What our Pride collec- us. Lift your voices high www.hastingshouse.com annual Pride parades). tive — formed of many with us. See you all on Sept. How could we possibly be hard-working community 10! 16 | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood salt spring pride
HUMAN RIGHTS Rights and freedoms gradually acquired for individuals A brief history of the evolution • The modern gay rights movement • Toronto’s Pride movement was started in 1969 after police raided the launched following outrage over Opera- of LGBT+ rights in Canada Stonewall Inn in New York City. The tion Soap, during which city police raid- first gay pride parades took place as ed four bathhouses on Feb. 5, 1981 and GLOSSI launched first Salt Spring’s simultaneous demonstrations in New arrested more than 300 men. Over 4,000 Pride weekend in 2005 and added the York, Los Angeles and Chicago in 1970. protestors marched in a Gay Freedom parade in 2008. Below is a timeline of Several of Canada’s most noted early Rally the next month, while Toronto’s some significant events and milestones gay rights groups also launched that lesbian community held its first Dykes in the history of LGBT rights in Canada. year in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa and in the Street march in October that year. Vancouver. Canada’s first public protest • The first recorded prosecution of a for gay rights took place on Parliament • Canada granted gays and lesbians gay man in Canada took place in 1648, Hill on Aug. 28, 1971. the ability to serve the military openly when a military drummer stationed in 1992. at the French garrison in Ville Marie • Quebec became the first Canadian (which would become Montreal) was province to pass a gay civil rights law • The Supreme Court of Canada sentenced to death for sodomy. His life in 1977, adding wording to prohibit decided sexual orientation is covered as was spared on condition that he accept discrimination against gay men and a prohibited ground of discrimination the position of New France’s first per- lesbians in housing, public accommo- under the Canadian Charter of Rights manent executioner. Same-sex sexual dation and employment sexual orienta- and Freedoms in a 1995 ruling. acts remained punishable under British tion to its Human Rights Code. Canada’s North American and Canadian law until new Immigration Act of the same year • The path to legalizing gay marriage Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau’s govern- removed “homosexuals” from the list of in Canada started in 2002, when the ment decriminalized them in 1969. inadmissible classes. Ontario Superior Court ruled that pro- hibiting gay couples from marriage vio- • Montreal writers Elsa Gidlow and • Vancouver’s earliest Pride celebra- lated the Charter of Rights and Free- Roswell George Mills launched North tions began when the Gay Alliance doms. The court gave the province America’s first-known LGBT publi- Toward Equality (GATE) organized Gay two years to extend marriage rights to cation in 1918, producing an under- Pride Week ‘73, with a picnic and art same-sex couples. Ontario then passed ground magazine called Les Mouches exhibit in Ceperley Park. The city’s first the decision on to the federal govern- Fantastiques. Pride parade took place in 1978. ment, which enacted the Civil Marriage Act in 2005. It was the fourth country Driftwood file photo by Jen MacLellan in the world to pass such legislation, Julian Paquette holds a “Legislate Trans following The Netherlands (2001), Bel- Rights” sign in last year’s Pride parade on gium (2003) and Spain (2005). Winnipeg Salt Spring. Human rights protection for residents Richard North and Chris Vogel trans individuals was legislated federally in were actually the first Canadian men May of this year and in July in B.C. NDP MLA known to have married — a Unitarian Spencer Chandra Herbert, who worked hard minister performed the ceremony and signed a marriage certificate in 1974. to see the change, is scheduled to attend The Canadian military’s first gay wed- Saturday’s Carnival of Pride and Protest and salt spring prideding took place in May 2005 at Nova March/Parade. Scotia’s Greenwood airbase. NDP MP William Siskay had introduced Celebrating Inclusiveness • 103.9 Proud FM, the world’s first similar bills in 2005, 2006 and 2009. commercial LGBT radio station, Peace, Love & Joy launched in Toronto on April 16, 2007. • B.C. passed its own bill to add “gender identity and expression” to its • Transgender rights shifted into focus Human Rights Code on July 26, 2016. in the past decade. Bill C-16, which The province had previously stated Together, received second reading in the House special notice wasn’t needed as the We Hold Our Pride High of Commons in May 2016, adds “gender wording against discrimination on the identity or expression” to the list of pro- basis of sex was inclusive. Vancouver- hibited grounds of discrimination. The West End MLA Spencer Chandra Her- bill will also amend the Canadian Crim- bert had unsuccessfully proposed sim- IN THE HEART OF GANGES 250.537.9339 inal Code to extend protections against ilar legislation four times in the past hate propaganda. Burnaby-Douglas five years.
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WEDNESDAY EVERY WEDNESDAY EVERY FRIDAY MONDAY EVERY TUESDAY SALT SPRING GENEALOGY GROUP meets on the YOGA with Celeste Mallett Jason at SSI Wellness BOOMERFIT at Beaver Point Hall. All aspects of SSI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION usually ART GROUP meets at Salt Spring Seniors at 1 last Wednesday of each month, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Centre. Mixed Levels, 9:30 to 10:45 p.m.; Seniors tness are covered (strength, balance, exibility, etc.) meets on the third Monday of each month at the SS p.m. the Mormon church. Yoga, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. based on functional movement. Coed classes led Library Program Room. 4 to 6 p.m. Public welcome. CHESS GROUP plays games at Salt Spring SALT SPRING PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB meets on YOGA with Dorothy Price. NOT HAPPENING IN by certi ed personal trainer. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Info: Con rm meeting date at 250-537-4448. Seniors. 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 SEPTEMBER. trisha.synergy [email protected], 250-653-4656. SSI TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION meets on KUNDALINI MOVING MEDITATION from 5:30 p.m. at the Harbour House Crofton Room. ZEN MEDITATION at 210 Cedar Lane at 7 p.m. BRIDGE GAMES run at Salt Spring Seniors at 12:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at the SS Library to 6:30 p.m. and ECKHART TOLLE PRACTISING SOUTH SALT SPRING SENIORS meet on the Call 250-653-2411 for details. Newcomers always COFFEE TIME for seniors is at Salt Spring Seniors at Program Room. 4 to 6 p.m. Public welcome. PRESENCE from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Info: Amrita, last Wednesday of each month at Fulford Hall at welcome. 10 a.m. 250-537-2799. 2 p.m. ZUMBA TONING with Lee Sigmund at SSI Wellness FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS THROUGH LOST CHORDS seniors choir practices at Salt STITCH DIMENSION QUILT GUILD meets on the Centre. 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. MOVEMENT® CLASS with Anna Haltrecht at Cats EVERY MONDAY Spring Seniors. 10:30 a.m. RESUMES Sept. 13. rst and third Wednesdays of the month from 7 Pajamas Studio, 104 Langs Rd., 10 to 11 a.m. Move MOKSHA-INSPIRED FLOW HOT YOGA at the ACTIVE LEARNING group meets at Salt Spring to 9 p.m. at the Salt Spring Island Baptist Church, with less pain and stress by learning how to make Nest hot yoga. 5:30 to 7 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 Seniors. 2 to 4 p.m. around the back. any activity more e ective and more enjoyable. Info/ p.m. Info: [email protected] THURSDAY CHESS GROUP meets at Salt Spring Seniors from 10 TEEN BOOK CLUB for teenagers aged 13 and register: [email protected]. NIA at Salt Spring United Church hall returns Sept. BOOK CLUB meets on the second Thursday at Salt a.m. to 2 p.m. up meets at the Salt Spring Public Library on the GAMES NIGHT at the Salt Spring library. An evening 13. Nia is the original fusion/ tness practice that Spring Seniors in the lounge at 1:30 p.m. DUPLICATE BRIDGE meets every Monday at 6:45 third Wednesday of each month from 4:30 to of board games and other interactive games o ers the joy of dance, the power of the martial LIBRARY BOOK CLUB open to all meets on the p.m. at Salt Spring Seniors Services. Info: George 5:30 p.m. Fall books are An Ember in the Ashes facilitated by Bryan Dubien. 6 to 9 p.m. arts, the exibility and mindfulness of yoga and fourth Thursday of each month at the library. 1 to Laundry at 250-653-9095 or [email protected]. by Sabaa Tahir, This Dark Endeavour by Kenneth MAH JONGG players gather at Salt Spring Seniors at more. Blissful, sweaty fun that will change how 3 p.m. FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS THROUGH Oppel, and Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell. 12:15 p.m. you feel about your body and exercise. Learn to OPEN MIC POETRY NIGHT at the Salt Spring Library MOVEMENT® CLASS with Alice Friedman at The YOUTH CREATIVE WRITING GROUP for ages MEAT DRAW at the Legion. 5 p.m. listen to your body’s wisdom, be kind to yourself Program Room on the rst Thursday of the month. Gatehouse, 190 Reynolds Rd., 9 to 10 a.m. Info: Alice 9-13 runs at the Salt Spring Library led by Nikky STAY AND PLAY DROP-IN for parents and caregivers and “Dance with Life!” 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Info/ Sign-up at 6:45 p.m.; one poem per reader; event Friedman, 250-653-4332, [email protected]. from 4-6 p.m. on the rst Wednesday of the and their children aged 0-6. Family Place. 10 a.m. register: Arleen at 250-653-9235. begins at 7 p.m. Guest poets read at 7:30. LIFE DRAWING every Monday at the Core Inn (third month. to 1 p.m. NIA at the Core Inn top oor returns Sept. 13. 5:45 TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION — Group oor). 1 to 3 p.m. Info: Jose Campbell, 250-537-1121. STORYTIME - ideal for kids aged 3 to 6 and their to 7 p.m. Info/register: Arleen, 250-653-9235. meditations for all who have learned TM. Last Drop-ins welcome. families. SS Library. 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Begins Sept. 16. SS SEARCH & RESCUE - Learn ground survival, Thursday of each month 7:30 p.m. Call 778-353-3014 VINYASA FOUNDATIONS SERIES hot yoga at The EVERY WEDNESDAY TANGO PRACTICES for newcomers and old. Top search and rescue techniques at the SAR Hall. 7 to for address and more information. Free introductory Nest hot yoga. 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and Level 1 BOOMERFIT at Fulford Hall. All aspects of tness are oor of the Core Inn. 8 to 10 p.m. Facebook: Por El 9 p.m. Or phone Chuck Hamilton, 250-537-6601. lectures by appointment. from noon to 1 p.m. (silently led practice) and from 6 covered (strength, balance, exibility, etc.) based on Amor del Tango-Salt Spring Tango; Terri at ssi.tango@ SMARTSOMATICS classes with Nelly Kostelijk to 7:15 p.m. Info: [email protected] functional movement. Coed classes led by certi ed gmail.com at North End Fitness from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. READERS’ THEATRE meets at Salt Spring Seniors personal trainer. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Info: trisha. TENNIS - MIXED DOUBLES public drop-in at Info: 250-537-2056 or http://smartsomatics. from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. synergy [email protected], 250-653-4656. EVERY THURSDAY Portlock Park. 8 to 11 a.m. Everyone welcome. shawwebspace.ca/. SALT SPRING PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB holds casual CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP for people caring AL-ANON for friends and families of alcoholics STAY AND PLAY DROP-IN for parents and co ee mornings for its members at Penny’s On the for individuals with Alzheimers and others. Every meets at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church rear caregivers and their children aged 0-6. Family Green at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Salt Spring Seniors (379 Lower Ganges annex. 12 noon. Place. 12 to 3 p.m. EVERY SATURDAY SEVEN STARS TAI CHI CLUB — Applications at 210 Rd.) at 11 a.m. Info: Margaret Monro, 250-537-5004. DANCE TEMPLE at Beaver Point Hall from 7 to 9 SEVEN STARS TAI CHI CLUB — Yang Style at 210 DAD ‘N’ ME PANCAKE BREAKFAST at Family Place. Cedar Lane. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Info: 250-537-5667 COMPUTER HELP — Free help with computer, p.m. Cedar Lane. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Info: 250-537-5667 For dads and kids aged 0 to 6. 8:30 to 10 a.m. TAOIST TAI CHI at All Saints By-the-Sea. 6:30 to 8:30 tablet, smartphone problems at Salt Spring Literacy, FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS THROUGH TAOIST TAI CHI at All Saints By-the-Sea, 10:30 MEAT DRAW at the Legion. 5 p.m. p.m. With beginners until 8 p.m. Info: Stephanie, 126 Hereford Ave. Make an appointment through MOVEMENT® CLASS with Alice Friedman at The a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Info: Stephanie, 250-537-1721. TAOIST TAI CHI at All Saints from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. 250-537-1721. 250-537-9717 or [email protected]. Gatehouse, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Info: Alice Friedman, UBUNTU sacred chants with Barb Slater. SSI Open practice. Info: Stephanie, 250-537-1721. TECH TUTORING WITH CONRAD at the Salt Spring DUPLICATE BRIDGE group meets at Salt Spring 250-653-4332, [email protected]. Wellness Centre. 1 to 2:30 p.m. VINYASA YOGA at The Nest hot yoga. 9:30 to 10:45 library. iPad, Tablet and eReader Tutoring with Conrad Seniors. 12:45 p.m. (for 1 p.m. start) HATHA YOGA with Shanti Levesque at SSI Wellness VINYASA FLOW at the Nest hot yoga. 5:30 p.m. to a.m. Info: [email protected] Koke. Sign-up sheets are found in the Info Desk HOT HATHA YOGA at the Nest hot yoga. 9:30 a.m. to Centre. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Info: [email protected] Programs binder. 10:45 a.m. Info: [email protected] NIA at Antler Ridge Dance Studio, 211 Horel Rd. YOGA WITH DOROTHY PRICE — All Levels at Sessions are available every Monday at 12, 1 and 2 MEDITATION GROUP suitable for beginners meets New class. Starts Sept, 15, 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. See SSI Wellness Centre, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., and Slow p.m. at Salt Spring Seniors from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Everyone Tuesday Nia description. Info/register: Arleen, SUNDAY Flow at SS Centre of Yoga from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. TOASTMASTERS public speaking group meets welcome. Info: Deb Stevenson, 250-930-5333 250-653-9235. UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP meets on the rst three JOHN HOWE leads classes in September. Mondays at the Catholic Church, lower room, 135 MEDITATION MEETINGS and teachings with the PROBUS group for retired professionals/business Sundays of every month at Salt Spring Seniors. For Drake Rd. 7 p.m. sharp. Salt Spring Vipassana Society. The Gatehouse at people meets on the second Thursday of each weekly program, visit www.saltspringunitarians. THE CLINIC by OPT: Options for Sexual Health is Stowel Lake Farm. Teachings o ered by donation month at Meaden Hall at 10 a.m. with special guest com for info. open every Monday at the Çore Inn 2nd oor. 4:30 to with Insight Meditation teacher Heather Martin. 7 speakers each time. Info: [email protected] 6:30 p.m. 250-537-8786. to 8:30 p.m. SALTY WHEELS SQUARE DANCE CLUB meets at YOGA with Celeste Mallett Jason at SSI Wellness MEN’S BRIDGE at Salt Spring Seniors at 7 p.m. 734 Upper Ganges Road. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Info: EVERY SUNDAY Centre (yoga studio). Mixed Levels, 9:30 to 10:45 RESUMES Sept. 21. Marilynne, 250-537-5356. KUNDALINI YOGA with Jaya Levesque at SS Wellness a.m.; Level 1 Yoga, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Seniors PILATES CLASS with Anna Haltrecht at Cats Pajamas SEVEN STARS TAI CHI CLUB beginners class at 210 Centre. 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Yoga, 3 to 4 p.m.; Mixed Levels 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Studio, 104 Langs Rd. 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Info/ Cedar Lane. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Info: 250-537-5667. POKER at the Legion. 1 p.m. YOGA WITH DOROTHY PRICE for all levels at the register: [email protected] Pilates is a body STAY AND PLAY DROP-IN for parents and SEVEN STARS TAI CHI CLUB — All styles at 210 Cedar Salt Spring Centre of Yoga. 4:30 to 6 p.m. JOHN HOWE conditioning system that builds exibility and long, caregivers and their children aged 0-6. Family Place. Lane. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Info: 250-537-5667 leading classes through September. lean muscles, strength and endurance. 12:30 to 3 p.m. Toy library open on Thursdays too. SSI ROTARY CLUB meets each Wednesday for a TAOIST TAI CHI for beginners at All Saints By-the- deliciously prepared lunch with community focused Sea, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with beginners until speakers and presentations at the Harbour House noon. Info: Stephanie, 250-537-1721. MONDAY Hotel from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. VINYASA YOGA at the Nest hot yoga. 9:30 to 10:30 BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC on the last Monday of SWING DANCE at SS Elementary School gym. a.m. each month at SS Seniors. 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. East-Coast, West-Coast, and Lindy Hop. Everyone YOGA WITH DOROTHY PRICE for all levels at SS SSI FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT trustees usually welcome. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call Centre of Yoga from 4:30 to 6 p.m. JOHN HOWE hold their business meetings on the third Monday of Larry Nelson or Wendy Hartnett at 250-537-4118. teaches classes in September. each month at the SSI United Church, lower hall. 7 TAOIST TAI CHI at All Saints By-the-Sea, 6:30 to 8:30 YOGA WITH JIM DICKINSON at Salt Spring p.m. Public welcome. See www.saltspring re.com for p.m. Info: Stephanie, 250-537-1721. Seniors. 2 p.m. agendas and meeting dates.
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email proof to: [email protected] Open for Breakfast every day at 8am Open for Breakfast everyday at arts&entertainment Sunday Brunch served until 2pm 8am “Where Islanders & friends start their day” Sunday Brunch served until 2pm “Where islanders & friends start their day” CHAMBER MUSIC Vetta series created for Salt Spring crowd 2016 tour First concert on Sept. 14 works ranging from the Boccherini Guitar Quintet in D major to Faure’s BY GAIL SJUBERG Pavane for guitar and string quartet. DRIFTWOOD EDITOR Musicians are Daniel Bolshoy on For 30 years, Vancouver audi- guitar, Blackman and Jennie Press ences have been regularly treated on violin, Yariv Aloni on viola and to world-class concerts from Vetta Pamela Highbaugh on cello. Chamber Music. Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. Since Vetta’s artistic director Joan Blackman’s husband Larry, a vio- Blackman now lives on Salt Spring list with the Vancouver Sympho- Island, that same musical oppor- ny Orchestra, is helping out with tunity has moved across the Strait the various practical aspects of of Georgia. mounting a new artistic venture. Vetta’s successful Seasons con- He is grateful to people who have cert, consisting of Vivaldi’s Four stepped up to offer assistance with Seasons and a commissioned work PHOTOS COURTESY VETTA CHAMBER MUSIC everything from distribution of bro- that merged First Nations storytell- From left, cellist Ariel Barnes, pianist Jane Coop and vionist Joan Black- chures to offers of accommodation Friday ing with Western music, was pre- man, who is also artistic director of Vetta Chamber Music. The three for visiting performers and miscel- sented on the island in April. Now present a Beethoven program next Wednesday, Sept. 14. laneous advice. September 16 Blackman has created a series of He notes that the Vetta series is Pitchford Social at: three Vetta concerts for islanders, with and this is how we do it,” said Stravinsky, Khatchaturian, Piazzol- complementary to the ArtSpring Bullock Lake Farm, running in September, January and Blackman. la and Schoenfeld with Blackman Presents series of shows, which 360 Upper Ganges Road, May at ArtSpring. The first concert, which is on joined by Jane Hayes on piano and does not have a chamber-music Dinner Sales: 5:45 pm, Cash only, “Part of the reason I was so pas- Wednesday, Sept. 14, is an all- Francois Houle on clarinet. As well, component this year. BYOB • Showtime 7:30 pm sionate about doing this chamber Beethoven program featuring pia- author and radio/TV personality “If people want chamber music, Tickets: $25 available online music series is because when I was nist Jane Coop, cellist Ariel Barnes Bill Richardson will be part of that we are the place to go,” he said. www.pitchforksocial.com or at Salt Spring Books in the orchestra that was my way and Blackman on violin. show as he narrates The Soldier’s The Vetta concerts have been and Fever Tree to connect with people. And now The second, titled Sea and Sky, Tale by Stravinsky. deliberately priced at an extremely that we’re on Salt Spring, there are is on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. It will On Monday, May 1, 2017, The affordable level, both for single con- all these people we want to connect include 20th-century works by Romance of the Guitar will feature cert tickets and series subscriptions.
PITCHFORK SOCIAL Tri-Continental set to thrill
Bourne, Quitzau and Slim The three musicians have achieved dedicated followings both through make magic their solo careers as guitarists, singers and songwriters, and in performing The next PitchFork Social act is a with other artists. celebration of global blues and roots Between them they have earned four music created through a unique collab- Juno awards and 10 nominations. orative evolution. “Together as Tri-Continental, some- “There are no musical boundaries thing very special and magical happens present in this one-of-a-kind blues/ with the grand improvisor, the kidnap- folk/world music mélange,” explains per of the blues, and the inventor and press material for Tri-Continental. “Bill promoter of the new universal sound,” Bourne, Lester Quitzau and Madagas- says PitchFork Social. car Slim present a truly unique and crit- Tri-Continental performs on Friday, ically acclaimed sound that is a great Sept. 16 at Bullock Lake Farm begin- success in terms of soulfulness and ning at 7:30 p.m., with an earlier dinner presence, intensity and atmosphere.” option also available. Are you a Salt Spring charity with a bright idea? We can help. The Foundation is now accepting fall grant applications. Complete information can be found at www.ssifoundation.ca, or email [email protected]. Application deadline is Sept. 30, 2016.
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What’s On - the go! Scan this barcode with your smartphone to download, instructions what’s on this week below. Wed. Sept 7 Thur. Sept 8 Fri. Sept 9 Sat. Sept 10 Mon. Sept 12 Tue. Sept 13 Wed. Sept 14 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Tea à Tempo. Pride Film Screening: Art Opening: Creation Myths Salt Spring Pride: Carnival Drop-in Pickleball. SSI Heart to Heart Patient Vetta Chamber Music - Singer-songwriter Gwen Gagne Upstairs Inferno. & Legends. of Pride & Protest + Annual At Portlock Park. 9 a.m. to 12 Education Program. Beethoven! performs with friends Marianne A haunting and powerful Featuring new work by ceramic Pride March/Parade. noon. For patients, or caregivers, who First concert in a Salt Spring Grittani, Kathy Stack and Adam documentary about events of artist LeeAnn Norgard and Rally begins about 11 a.m. out- An Introduction to Hospice. have experienced a cardiac Vetta Chamber Music series. All Huber at All Saints. 2:10 p.m. June 24, 1973, when an arsonist photographer Michael Levy. Salt side the library. Pride March and Learn about Salt Spring event in the last six months. Beethoven Free music followed by optional set fire to New Orleans gay bar Spring Gallery. 5 to 7 p.m. Parade begins from there at 12 Hospice’s various programs at a Register: KOliveira@divisionsbc. program tea & treats. UpStairs Lounge, making it at Salt Spring Pride: ‘Loud and noon and will end on McPhillips special event at the Salt Spring ca. Salt Spring Library Program features Yael Wand & Billie Woods. that time the largest gay mass Proud’ Meet & Greet. Avenue for a festive street dance Public Library’s Program Room. Room. 12 noon. Jane Coop, Live music at the Tree House murder in U.S. history. The Fritz At Moby’s Pub from 6 p.m. till 2 p.m. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday Farmers’ Market. piano; Ariel Cafe. 7 to 10 p.m. Theatre. 7 p.m. Audience discus- onward. Musician Ange Hehr Mindfulness Program. Every Tuesday in Centennial Barnes, sion to follow. performs at 9 p.m. Dr. Candace Cole guides three Park from 2 to 6 p.m. cello; ACTIVITIES 1-hour mindfulness sessions. You Are Your Name. A pre- and Joan Shut Up and Write. ACTIVITIES Pre-register: info@saltspringli- sentation by Clayne Conings, Blackman, Meet up with others in the Salt Spring Island brary.com. Salt Spring Library author of The Miracle of Names, violin. library, and write. 1 to 4 p.m. Incorporation Study Sat. Sept 10 Program Room. 4 p.m. on how our names influence our ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. Poker. Committee Meeting. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Salt Spring Scottish Country lives and with an explanation Hosted by Albert and Rebekah Public welcome. Salt Spring Dance Club Open House. of the evolution of conscious- ACTIVITIES every Wednesday at the Legion United Church upper hall. 4:30 Marianne Grittani Trio. Free introductory class of ness as it relates to numbers Drop-in Pickleball. lounge at 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Live music at the Tree House Scottish Country Dancing. No from 1 to 9. Salt Spring Library At Portlock Park. 9 a.m. to 12 Cafe. 7 to 10 p.m. Inside Peace Film. previous experience is necessary Program Room. 7 to 9 p.m. noon. Latin Fiesta Night at the Screening of award-winning and partners are not required. Nia - New Season. Nia at Salt Salt Spring Historical Legion. documentary film in Centennial All Saints Church. 6 p.m. Info: Spring United Church hall Society. Fri. Sept 9 Featuring 9-piece Latin band La Park. Bring a blanket and enjoy Catherine Crombie, 250-537- begins a new Tuesday session The editorial team from the Familia. Legion Lounge. 7:15 to LIVE ENTERTAINMENT local music, Indian roti rolls and 9387 or [email protected]. today. 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Info/ Salt Spring Farmers Heritage 10:30 p.m. chai. 6 p.m. (Moved to United register: Arleen, 250-653-9235. Foundation who produced the Lover’s Touch. Salt Spring Pride Dance. Church basement in case of Nia at the Core Inn. new Farms, Farmers, Farming Thur. Sept 8 Live music at the Tree House All-ages Pride Dance featuring rain.) Nia at the Core Inn top floor 1859-1939 book give a presen- Cafe. 7 to 10 p.m. Vancouver’s ‘Queer as Funk’ LIVE ENTERTAINMENT begins a new Tuesday session tation. Central Hall. 2 p.m. Happy Daze. along with DJ Slade at Fulford today. 5:45 to 7 p.m. Info/regis- Poker. Daniel Hunter. Dance to band playing songs Hall. 7 p.m. ter: Arleen, 250-653-9235. See last Wednesday’s listing. Live music at the Tree House from the 1950s and early ‘60s. Salt. Sun. Sept 11 Saltspring Driftwood Ad Sept 7 What’s On 3.3125 x 1.75 B&W Cafe. 7 to 10 p.m. At the Legion. 7:15 p.m. Rock/dance/soul band at Moby’s Salt Spring Toastmasters. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Open Mic With Dave & Ross. Pub. 9 p.m. Drop in and check out a th Every Thursday at Moby’s Pub ACTIVITIES Peter Prince & Friends. group of diverse individuals 12 Annual beginning at 8 p.m. Stay & Play Drop-In. A parent- ACTIVITIES Live music at the Tree House who share a common goal of Restoring Wetlands for Rare child drop-in program for families Salt Spring Saturday Cafe. 7 to 10 p.m. becoming better communica- Salt Spring Pride Species of Wildlife. with children ages birth to 6 years. Market. tors and leaders, using the Events from Sept. 8–11, including a Carnival of Pride Salt Spring Island Conservancy Come for a snack and play time, Famous market in Centennial ACTIVITIES Toastmasters International pro- & Protest and March/Parade on Saturday, Sept. 10. hosts Tom Biebighauser, wildlife connect with other families and Park. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Salt Spring Pride: Unitarian gram structure. Every Monday Info: www.glossi.org biologist and wetland ecologist, access information about commu- Drop-in Pickleball. Fellowship Gathering. night except stat holidays. Our at the Blackburn Lake Nature nity resources and referrals. Family At Portlock Park. 9 a.m. to 12 Special speaker for Pride at Salt Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Reserve. 7 p.m. Place. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. noon. Spring Seniors Centre. 11 a.m. 7 to 9 p.m. Ganges, Mouat’s Centre • 7:30am to 10pm • Customer Service 250-537-1522
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CINEMA EXHIBITIONS • Café Society — In the 1930s, Bobby (Jesse Eisenberg) travels to California hoping to • Alchemic Exit — Exploring Themes of Escapism & Isolation is an exhibit of work make it big. Lucky for him his uncle Phil (Steve Carell) works in the movies and knows by Anne Griffiths and Cole Bazin at Duthie Gallery, Thursdays through Mondays, all the right people. The Woody Allen film is a glittering valentine to the movie stars, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. socialites, politicians and gangsters of the age. • The Whitemud: Uncovering a Landscape by Leslie Corry is the Showcase Gallery • Upstairs Inferno — On June 24, 1973, a gay bar in New Orleans called the UpStairs exhibit at ArtCraft at Mahon Hall through Sept. 18. It can be seen daily from 10 Lounge was deliberately set on fire: an event which held the title of “largestFriday gay mass a.m. to 5 p.m. murder in U.S. history” for 43 years. On Thurs., Sept. 8 only at 7 p.m. PartAugust of Pride 26th 2016. • Margie Korrison presents Colour Story: Once More With Feeling in the Salt Spring to Thursday • Romeo & Juliet — Recorded Live at The Garrick Theatre. Thursday, Sept.Sept. 22, 1st 3 p.m. Library Program Room through September. matinee and 7 p.m. only. Advance tickets at the cinema from Fridays through7pm Tuesdays, • Wednesday, Sept. 7 is the last day to see Chasing Bliss — paintings, glass and 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday 3pm ceramics by Lisa Lipsett & Kuno Egger at the Salt Spring Gallery. EXHIBITIONS matinee and • Dirk Heydemann and Cimarron Corpe show Haida Gwaii photography at Kizmit 7pm Galeria and Cafe through September. • Creation Myths and Legends — Expressions in Ceramic and Print by LeeAnn • Photographers Jen MacLellan and Melinda Divers present Pride: community Norgard and Michael Levy opens at Salt Spring Gallery with a reception on Friday, images and portraits in the ArtSpring lobby through September. DriftwooD Sept. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m., with the show running Mondays through Saturdays until Sept. 22. gulf • ArtCraft, the show and sale of work by 100 Gulf Islands artisans, is open daily from islanDs • The Ground Between, featuring the work of Donna J. Hall, Daniel Tibbits and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mahon Hall until Sept. 18. See also the LandArt installations by DgiM MeDia Janis Woode, runs at Gallery 8 daily through Sept. 20. Diana Lynn Thompson, Laura Keil and Melanie Thompson outside the hall.
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The Whitemud a patchwork of small hills. rounds out ArtCraft Above all are sky and sun dog, huge but also striated Showcase season with layers and nuances. Cut Away is another large BY ELIZABETH NOLAN landscape, but here the DRIFTWOOD STAFF prairie is a sketchy blur of #2 AD Salt Spring artist Leslie pastel yellows and greens. Corry learned more than What has greater presence she ever wanted about is the absent bison, repre- “the Whitemud” river area sented as negative space by ROTATE in Saskatchewan after an a large cut-out that reveals artist residency in 2013. only dark shadow beneath. sept 07 Following up on an The loss of bison is further exploration of family his- manifested in two sculptur- tory, Corry delved deeper al works. One is a pile of Call for Flexible with into the greater history of actual bison skulls grouped an your the region and was aghast around a man-sized wood- appointment ferry schedule to learn about the forced en post, in analog to the } } relocation of First Nations piles people have pushed peoples to reserves and together on the prairie the wholesale slaughter of lands. A tiny, delicate sculp- Groom That Dog by Janet Lynch the bison that was ordered ture references the larger 1-778-977-3647 [email protected] to help accomplish it. pile and acts as an offering 10109A McDonald Park Road, Sidney B.C. Ghosts of the past, both to the dead; Corry crafted personal and unknown, 100 tiny skulls in clay in one linger throughout the art- day as a silent rebuke to the Vince Smythe work created after that slaughter quota. exploration, now showing Corry explores the conflu- as The Whitemud: Uncov- ence of original inhabitants RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ering a Landscape on Art- and settlers in two multi- DRIFTWOOD AD PROOF Craft’s Showcase stage at media works. One employs Ph: 250-213-6316 Mahon Hall. photo by Elizabeth Nolan a bison cut-out, attaching SMYTHE Fax: 778-746-7310IMMEDIATE response required Saskatchewan’s French- Bison skulls dominate a sculptural work by Leslie Corry, while its head and shoulders to a ROOFING [email protected] man River is known to the piece titled Summer hangs on the wall behind. body made from a wooden Please proof this ad carefully and reply ASAP with your approval or changes. locals of the Cypress Hills ironing board and its metal “Quality WorkmanshipIf you have changes, - Reliable please Service” respond ASAP thus allowing the production team time to make the changes indicated. region as the Whitemud frame. Another piece takes River because of the white left by the 100-per-day tion with geometry and a small side table with a If we do not receive a response by MONDAY AT 5 PM this ad goes to press in this format. clays common to the area. bison kill quota (kills that nature’s motifs, can be seen drawer as the body for a The region was immortal- had nothing to do with in Corry’s painting Sum- pronghorn, its wooden PAUL REYNOLDS Thanks very much. ized in Wallace Stegner’s food provision). In addi- mer. This complex work has head extending nobly over owner/operator book Wolf Willow — it was tion to the traces of the two panels split by a nar- fragile legs. Corry has made 250-537-4208 GULF ISLANDS at Wallace Stegner House people and animals who row, vertical band of striped the animal’s back into a [email protected] that Corry undertook her inhabited the Prairies in strata. On either side the bookshelf holding a collec- residency. recent centuries, Corry is space is gently shaped by tion of tomes that a settler Driftwood YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 JOSH LACY The remnants of the also interested in the larg- underlying circles and tri- family might have owned. certified technician past can still be seen on er epochs of time uncov- angles, while the landscape The Whitemud is the CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING the ground today as rings ered in geological strata depicted is anything but final show of ArtCraft’s FREE ESTIMATES FLOOD RESTORATIONS of stones where teepees and fossils. barren. A vast collection of 2016 season. Visitors have TILE & GROUT CLEANING “Since 1964” once stood and towers of All of these influences, animals, bones, skeletons until Sept. 18 to explore its bleached bones and skulls plus an ongoing fascina- and symbols is set against treasures. Your “clear” choice ARTISTS’ CALL for glass. • Auto Glass • Residential & Commercial DRIFTWOOD AD PROOF Showcase planned • Aluminum Fabrication • Custom Skylights Vetta Chamber Music IMMEDIATE response required Salt Spring Concerts 2016 - 2017 • Mirrors & Shower Doors TROY KAYE Applicants invited for October festival • Custom Sunrooms • Free Estimates Joan Blackman Artistic Director Please proof this ad carefully and reply ASAP with your approval or changes. ArtSpring is seeking participants for its first Celebration If you have changes, please respond ASAP thus allowing the production team time to make the changes indicated. of the Arts event set for Oct. 14 and 15. Kapa Kai Glass 250-653-4148 All artists, performers, artisans and craftspeople are Jane Coop If we do not receive a response by MONDAY AT 5 PM this ad goes to press in this format. invited to demonstrate their process, promote them- selves and showcase their work in the ArtSpring lobby or Beethoven! Thanks very much. on the ArtSpring stage. The only limiting criteria are that people must be full- Jane Coop piano Gulf Islands time residents of Salt Spring and the complete production DRIFTWOOD AD PROOF process must take place on the island. Joan Blackman violin Deadline for submitting applications is Friday, Sept. DriftwoodIMMEDIATE Your CommunI tresponseY n ewspaper required sIn C e 1960 16. The call for submissions form is downloadable from Joan Blackman Ariel Barnes cello ArtSpring’s website and contains detailed instructions. Please proof this ad carefully and reply ASAP with your approval or changes. The Celebration of the Arts has three components: Sonata for Piano and Violin in G major, Op 30 No. 3 • Displays and demonstrations: Artists, artisans and If you have changes, please respond ASAP thus allowing the production team time to make the changes indicated. craftspeople are invited to set up in the ArtSpring lobby Sonata for Piano and Cello in A major, Op 69 and gallery to show their work and production process. Piano Trio in D major, Op 70 No.1 (Ghost) If we do not receive a response by MONDAY AT 5 PM this ad goes to press in this format. • Artist mash-up: Two artists of contrasting genres (for example, a spinner and a pianist; a jeweller and a dancer) Thanks very much. will be paired and asked to create a piece between 2.5 and th Ariel Barnes Wed Sep 14 at 7:30pm This high profile advertising space 10 minutes in length with minimal tech requirements to GULF ISLANDS be showcased in the ArtSpring theatre on Friday, Oct. 14. is available, Pairings will be arranged by a jury of volunteers. ArtSpring Driftwood YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 • Children’s activities: Interactive arts-related activi- 100 Jackson Avenue, Salt Spring Island call ties will take place in the ArtSpring gallery/lobby from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 15. Performances for tickets.artspring.ca children will take place in the ArtSpring theatre on the 250.537.9933 Saturday. 22 | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Pod Activities VISUAL ARTS CALL ✓ Neighbourhood Parties ✓ Disaster Movie Nights Tossed & Found II in the works ✓ Invasive special removal work parties Artists invited to submit works ✓ Workshops on Preparedness and Disaster First Aid ✓ POD-ween (dress up as your favourite disaster movie BY JAIME MURDOCH character or favourite first responder) SPECIAL TO THE DRIFTWOOD Found Object Art, a movement that began ✓ POD-ings (POD leader crowns one of the Neighbourhood in the 1900s with artists like Marcel Duchamp Leaders as Leader of the Year for their contribution) inventing the “readymade” with his Fountain (1917), takes regular everyday objects and re- These are many of the different ways that you as a POD establishes them as art by way of some altera- Leader could connect with the Neighbourhood Leaders in tion or combination with other objects. Recycled art or trash art builds upon this your area or you as a Neighbourhood Leader could connect found object art base; the art is made from read- with the residents in your neighbourhood. ily available waste material. Recycled art has the potential to inspire creativity that’s accessible beyond (yet may include) paint and canvas, and often sparks a conversation about personal Contact Laurel Hanley at consumption, the environment and satirical 250 537-1220 or email to humour. to find [email protected] Tossed & Found PHOTO COLLAGE BY JAIME MURDOCH out more about connecting to your Images of 12 works forming the fi rst Tossed & Found Made possible again, by the support of the exhibit held in March of this year. neighbours through the POD program. Salt Spring Arts Council, Tossed & Found Part Deux will be happening from March 10 to 28, 2017 at the Salt Spring Gallery on McPhillips what was once tossed; to find an object and give GULF ISLANDS Avenue. it new life by embellishing it and/or altering it The purpose of the show is to encourage artists and/or combining it with other found objects in D YOURriftwood COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 to explore with recycled/found objects for their a curious and creative way. means of expression and to engage the Salt Spring In the first Tossed & Found show in 2016, wun community at large (including local students). with support from the Salt Spring Arts Council, Artists are asked to bring new meaning to 12 artists participated. The work ranged from innovative lamps by Ron Dewar and hand- turned wood bowls by Hugh Finer to fused plas- tic art by Jessica Elliot and steampunk-inspired by Michael O’Connor assemblage by Laurie Blakely. www.sunstarastrology.com | [email protected] The wide range of creativity and innova- 1.250.352.2936 READ MORE IN MY NEWSLETTER. tion drew a diverse and eclectic crowd. With a TIP OF THE WEEK SIGN-UP IS FREE ON MY WEBSITE. packed house on opening night, the show began Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) with an energetic buzz.
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BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF As a father of two young children on Salt Spring, Sean Mulligan quick- ly grew impatient and frustrated with a lack of safe cycling destina- tions on the island. “It’s just too dangerous on most of the island to risk taking the chil- dren out for a simple bike ride,” he Forget what you knew about hearing aids. said. Traditional hearing aid technology delivers speech understanding in noisy Mulligan said cyclists in commu- environments by focusing on just one speaker, while suppressing all others. nities such as Cobble Hill, North With the newest technology now available from NexGen Hearing, users enjoy a Saanich, Ucluelet, Tofi no and Vic- toria have responded to the famil- realistic listening experience with input from multiple speakers simultaneously, iar problem by building devoted IMAGE COURTESY CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT even in complex environments! Now you can focus on what is important and cycling areas called bike skills or free Island biking advocates would like to see something similar to the switch your attention when desired with less brain fatigue. ride parks. Sooke Bike Park, seen above, established on Salt Spring. Courses comprise natural and man-made obstacles arranged along specific tracks. Rocks, logs, half-acre park could be built on Salt ing popularity of bike skills parks in ladders and “table-top jumps” are Spring for about $50,000. B.C. He said local government works all placed in such a way as to chal- Bike park supporters have yet closely with special-interest groups Some conditions apply. Call for details. lenge bike riders of all abilities. to settle on a location, but Mulli- to develop and plan for future recre- Bike parks differ from the ubiq- gan plans to work with Salt Spring’s ation opportunities like this. SALT SPRING 778.353.3012 uitous community skateparks in Parks and Recreation Commission He has advised the club to form 101 - 164 Kings Lane that they have dirt surfaces and, to investigate options. a society and present their idea to Mulligan said, tend to offer a more “The park will need to be inspect- PARC. OAK BAY 250.598.9884 family-friendly and welcoming ed and maintained on a regular Mulligan wants anyone on Salt 402 - 1990 Fort Street, Victoria environment. basis, a job that could ultimately Spring who supports the plan to con- “The landings are much softer be shared by the Salt Spring Bike sider joining a team to help develop and the likelihood of injuries is less Club and PARC,” he said. “It’s also a financial plan, seek community than at a concrete park,” he said. important to develop stewardship support, create a fundraising plan The cost for a facility on Salt of the site that encourages everyone and complete grant applications. nexgenhearing.com Spring will depend largely on the to assist in keeping the park clean For more information about Tell them Red Robinson sent you! proposed size, design and support and the features safe.” how to become involved, contact from volunteers. Mulligan suspects Dan Ovington, PARC general Mulligan at saltspringbikeclub@ Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC a sustainable and well-planned, manager, acknowledged the grow- gmail.com.