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COURT ACHIEVEMENTS Island man Province nnivers ary recognizes enters guilty Murakami generosity plea in Richard Murakami one of 45 B.C. Community knife attack Achievement Award winners Kitchen knife used in throat BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF slashing At this rate, the province’s Lieutenant Governor should BY SEAN MCINTYRE just hand over the house DRIFTWOOD STAFF keys. “You have to come over, something terrible has Less than a year after Salt happened,” Simon Teskey told his mother in a Spring’s Richard Murakami telephone call only moments after a March 2009 visited Victoria’s Govern- drug deal took a turn for the worse. ment House to meet the Teskey was in Ganges Provincial Court last Emperor and Empress of week facing charges of attempted murder and Japan, he’s been asked to aggravated assault stemming from an incident in come down and make yet which Crown counsel said he used a “ridiculously another appearance. big French chef’s knife” to slash the neck of an This time around, acquaintance who had come to collect a $200 drug Murakami and 44 other Brit- debt. ish Columbia Community Court heard that Teskey, 30, had been partying Achievement Award win- off and on with the victim and three other island ners will be celebrated as the residents since the previous day when the early guests of honour during an afternoon incident took place at Teskey’s Bull- April 28 gala. ock Creek Road cabin on March 20. “You’re kidding,” Muraka- It was revealed that the partygoers had been mi said upon hearing the drinking and using cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy news at his collision repair and Ketamine (a tranquilizer/painkiller used in shop on Tuesday morning. veterinary procedures) throughout the night pre- “I guess I’ll have to spray my ceding the attack. shoes with a spray bomb to Justice Adrian Brooks accepted Teskey’s guilty PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY shine them up again.” MADE-UP: Trinity Forbes is transformed into this Avatar-like creature by make-up artist Fiona Ken- Murakami said he’ll dust COURT continued on A2 nedy (see “before” photo on Page 27). Kennedy was demonstrating her skill at the Salt Spring Craft Bazaar off his suit and attend the on Saturday. ceremony even if it means DEATHS having to take another big trip off the island. An announcement by the Former resident killed in motorcycle accident British Columbia Achieve- ment Foundation states Island friends remember Hunter fi rst came to Salt Spring from Ontario and was the young mother of a daughter when Murakami was selected as a around 20 years ago, said Cherie Geauvreau, she moved here. result of his “selfl ess acts of Sandra Hunter’s life who remembers hiring the young woman as a Geauvreau recalls Hunter as being one of the generosity, large and small.” short-order cook for the Fulford Inn pub. six founding members of SWOVA as well as an “Richard supports youth, BY ELIZABETH NOLAN Friends remember Hunter as a vibrant char- original member of Salt Spring’s marimba band the hospital foundation, the DRIFTWOOD STAFF acter with many artistic talents, a gardener who and of Samba du Soleil. Heiwa Peace Park and most Salt Spring residents are mourning the death loved animals and a proponent of social justice. “She was a fabulous painter, she was a poet, signifi cantly, and the initia- of Sandra Patricia Hunter, a former long-time “She was a fiery social and environmental she could write, she could sing and I’ll never tive that will affect the com- resident of the island who was killed in a motor- activist,” said Wendi Gilson. cycle accident last week. She noted Hunter had lived in India as a child HUNTER continued on A7 MURAKAMI continued on A7

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Teskey’s lawyer maintained left carotid artery, something ment or attend school, refrain that his client had acted in self- that would have undoubtedly from alcohol and drugs, and not GOOD VALUE defence based on fears that his caused the victim to bleed to travel to Salt Spring Island. acquaintance’s efforts to reclaim death on site. Justice Brooks called Teskey’s the debt would turn violent. One full year after the inci- acceptance of responsibility for Compounding matters was dent, the victim reports contin- the incident “critically impor- the victim’s discovery, ear- ued psychological and physio- tant” and a major factor behind lier that morning, that Teskey logical effects from the incident. the judgement. had “become intimate” with a Police arrested Teskey “with “He’s intelligent and well-edu- woman who happened to be in blood on his hands” later that cated except he’s wasted the past a “romantic relationship” with afternoon after receiving reports 10 years of his life,” said Brooks AN IDEAL ACREAGE FOR A SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE; the victim. of the injury from Lady Minto of the accused. “[Teskey] was having a hard Hospital staff and a “suspicious” “That he is drug and alcohol ML#272076. 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(Ganges Vancouver) BOOK YOUR FLIGHT ON-LINE AND SAVE $3.00 ON A RETURN TRIP AIRFARE. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | A3 Heads up! PARC meeting Monday, MARCH 22, 7 p.m. Newsbeat Portlock Park portable GAMING GRANTS Funding seesaw shifts gaming grant balance Adult-oriented arts and sports groups declared ineligible BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF The prospect of no more gaming grants for Salt Spring’s Graffi ti Theatre brings with it a whole lot more drama than the Salt Spring-based theatre group cares to handle. “We have the money for this year, but if we don’t have that gaming money this time next year, we’re in trouble,” said Amanda Spottiswoode, Graffi ti’s executive director. The $18,000 of provincial funding Graffiti Theatre received for each of the past three years represents half of the group’s overall annual budget. Finding ways to keep Graffi ti rolling, Spottiswoode said, will mean relying solely on local business owners, individual donors and box offi ce revenue. Graffi ti has always had great support from local busi- nesses, but is hoping that individual donors will come forward with some sustainable funding that will enable the programming they’ve developed over the past 14 years to continue. Graffi ti was among several island groups declared ineli- gible for gaming grant funding when the provincial budget was delivered in Victoria on March 2. According to the 2010-11 budget, the province has elect- ed to redirect funds from adult-oriented sports, arts and recreation initiatives to more youth-based programs.

Public safety groups, human social services groups and PHOTO BY SEAN MCINTYRE public health programs are all eligible for the upcoming Amanda Spottiswoode, Graffi ti Theatre’s executive director, hopes gaming grant cutbacks for community theatre groups grant cycle. Grants to daycares, preschools, fairs, festivals won’t mean more empty stages. and museums will decrease by 50 per cent. Salt Spring Island groups received slightly less than $200,000 in funding from gaming grants in 2008-09. Approx- 2009-10 Gaming Grants recipients like the Island’s Natural Wildlife Care Centre. imately 63 per cent of those funds went to adult-oriented Last year’s cuts put serious pressure on the volunteer- arts, sports, recreation and public safety groups. Tuned Air Choral Society, $12,000 driven facility’s ability to treat and care for up to 600 ani- Grants range from $670 received by Phoenix Elementary Graffi ti Theatre, $18,000 mals per year. School to $84,610 awarded to Salt Spring Island Search and “For us to miss this money for two years in a row is pretty Rescue Society. Our Island, Our World Film Festival, $2,300 devastating,” said founder Jeff Lederman. “[The province] In spite of the government’s priority shift, the total has completely cut out the environment again and this is amount of gaming grant revenue for 2010 increased to $120 Salt Spring Search and Rescue, $84,610 after the ‘green’ Olympics.” million from 2009’s $113 million. The province’s projected Bandemonium Music Society, $7,000 To help make it through another year, Lederman has defi cit for the coming fi scal year is anticipated to reach $1.7 hired a fundraising consultant to establish more ways of billion. raising money. Expanding his centre’s donor base beyond According to fi gures compiled by the province, approxi- “Theatre groups that are youth-based will still be funded the Gulf Islands, he said, is essential for the facility’s long- mately 6,000 groups benefi ted from the gaming grant pro- and we’ve always had a youth element,” she said. “We do term future. gram last year. have a history and I think I can make that case.” In the meantime, he said, the centre is ready to proceed Proposed cuts to theatre groups in the 2008-09 budget For those who can’t play the youth card, the province has with another busy season of wildlife rescues. sparked a province-wide outcry that eventually led the gov- established the Sports and Arts Legacy Fund to help pick up “Doing the job is the easy part,” he said. “I’m hoping we ernment to reconsider its decision. a portion of the funding slack. The new fund will provide can get some good input about our [fundraising] options.” This year, Spottiswoode has yet to hear much protest. upwards of $60 million in funding to arts and sports groups Provincial gaming grants are made available each year Before the curtain is fully drawn on provincial gaming over the next three years. to applicants through the Ministry of Housing and Social grants, Spottiswoode said, she’s prepared to argue that Whereas that may come in handy to groups like the Our Development. More information about the application Graffi ti Theatre’s signifi cant youth component makes it eli- Island, Our World Film Festival, Bandemonium Music Soci- process and eligibility requirements is available on the gible to receive funding under the new conditions. ety or Tuned Air Choral Society, it won’t help former grant ministry’s website. News briefs FOR THERECORD ducing the program in 2008. Island, Denman Island-Hornby ter George Abbott. 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ENVIRONMENT ISLANDS TRUST Fruit trees at mercy BOARD OF VARIANCE of “wacky” weather APPOINTMENTS The Islands Trust is inviting applications for three (3) positions on a new Board of Variance for and apricot trees are normally the Orchardist concerned the Salt Spring Island Local Trust Area. earliest to flower in March, fol- about warm-cold swing lowed by plums around the first of April. The Board of Variance has the authority to permit minor variances from, or exceptions to, land BY ELIZABETH NOLAN Early-producing Gravenstein use bylaw regulations in instances where it deems compliance with the bylaw would entail DRIFTWOOD STAFF apples typically start blossoming undue hardship; and also to permit alterations or additions to non-conforming uses. An unusually warm spring could on the island around May 1, but play havoc with apples and other this year Burton is already seeing If you are interested in serving on the Board of Variance, please submit a written expression of tree fruit crops, says Salt Spring swelling fruit buds. interest, specifying your background in any or all of the following areas: farmer Harry Burton. An earlier than usual season will The owner of Apple Luscious not in itself harm the fruit, but • Previous experience as a member of a Board of Variance Organic Orchard at Beaver Point extreme changes in the weather • Experience on a local government council, board, local trust committee, and organizer of the island’s could cause potential damage. • commission or other body annual Apple Festival, Burton has Burton warned that if the tem- • Experience with other volunteer boards, commissions or committees observed very early budding of perature goes lower than -2 C, • Experience and credentials in a planning, design or related profession spring plants compared to those nascent fruit buds could freeze • Experience and credentials in a building or design trade that occurred during more regular and be destroyed. • Educational background weather patterns in 2008. A weather station at GISS report- • Length of residency in the local trust area In an email circulated March 1, ed a drop in temperature of -2 on • Any other related experience, education or comments Burton reported that dandelions Tuesday, March 9, but fortunately flowered around March 15 in 2008, the apple buds did not freeze then, The positions are not paid, but all legitimate expenses will be reimbursed. compared to Feb. 4 this year. Simi- Burton said. larly, daffodils appeared on March “We are okay — we didn’t freeze Please direct any questions, or send your expression of interest listing your related experience, 10 in 2008 and this year came out because of that so we are still hold- on Feb. 22. ing on,” Burton said Monday. by March 29, 2010 to: As an apple farmer, Burton is Burton said trees growing in the Pauline Brazier, Deputy Secretary naturally most concerned about island’s higher elevations might Islands Trust how this year’s weather will have been affected by the shift in 1-500 Lower Ganges Road affect his crops — and it’s the weather, but also may have been Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2N8 apples he said appear “most out less advanced in their growing sea- Tel: (250) 538-5606 or Fax: (250) 537-9116 of whack.” son and therefore would be in less Email: [email protected] According to Burton, almond danger if a freeze occurred. A6 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT Honda Generators ONE-MONTH SPECIAL EDUCATION OPTIONS EU2000IC reg. $1749 Late French Immersion info night Sale$1299 explains School District 64 program Eu1000 IC Sale $949 Eu3000 ISCA Sale $ Time for interested families to — are delivered in French, and for Grade 10 ber of places available, parents will be noti- 2299 the Math in the trio is replaced with Plan- fi ed and informed of the selection process. explore requirements ning. French and Social Studies are the two Finally, once staffi ng levels are known, Sale ends Mar 31 subjects in Grade 11, with French the sole usually in early June, applicants receive HARBOURS END MARINE & EQUIPMENT For students and parents interested in course in Grade 12. placement information. 122 Upper Ganges Rd. at Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm French Immersion education in School Program application forms are avail- Students who successfully complete the the head of Ganges Harbour 250-537-4202 District 64, the first door in the process able at the information evening or can be whole program from Grades 6-12 and the opens next week. picked up in the main offi ce of Salt Spring French Immersion Provincial Exam are Next Wednesday, March 24 sees an infor- Middle School. awarded a B.C. Bilingual Dogwood cer- Tide Tables mation evening held for families of all “This application form is a segue into a tifi cate. It is widely recognized as an indi- AT FULFORD HARBOUR students currently in Grade 5 held at the thoughtful discussion that we encourage cation that these students have attained Pacific Standard Time – measured in feet sponsored by Harbours End Marine & Equipment Ltd. library of Salt Spring Island Middle School parents to have with their child,” explains a high level of fl uency in French and may TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT beginning at 7 p.m. GISS French Immersion teacher Ann pursue post-secondary studies in French MAR m ft m ft 17 00:22 1.7 5.6 20 02:07 2.4 7.9 The information session give parents Donahue. as well as work in a French setting. WE 06:35 3.1 10.2 SA 07:25 3.1 10.2 and students better insight into the struc- “It is the start of a signifi cant commit- “Many of our former students have con- 14:47 0.8 2.6 12:58 1.3 4.3 22:53 2.9 9.5 ture and requirements of the program, ment of the next seven years for the whole tinued on to study languages in univer- 19:41 2.8 9.2 with administrators, teachers and students family, as the student progresses from sity, work in an international setting or in a 21 02:54 2.6 8.5 SU 07:44 3.0 9.8 answering any questions people may have. Grade 6 to 12. The motivation for choos- bilingual setting in Canada,” said Donahue. 18 00:54 2.0 6.6 15:35 0.7 2.3 The program is dubbed “Late” French ing to be in the French Immersion pro- “Some have even become French teach- TH 06:51 3.1 10.2 Immersion because it begins in Grade 6, gram must be examined and weighed ers.” 13:30 1.1 3.6 22 00:14 3.0 9.8 MO 04:00 2.8 9.2 rather than Kindergarten or Grade 1 like carefully.” For more information about School Dis- 20:38 2.9 9.5 08:07 3.0 9.8 16:30 0.7 2.3 some other programs. Completed forms must be returned trict 64’s Late French Immersion program, 19 01:28 2.2 7.2 In grades 6 through 8 in the local pro- prior to the deadline to Salt Spring Middle see the article and student’s letter in this 23 01:31 3.1 10.2 FR 07:07 3.1 10.2 TU 05:45 2.9 9.5 gram, 80 to 85 per cent of core subjects are School. They will be dated and numbered week’s Driftwood B section, which is our 14:06 0.9 3.0 08:38 2.9 9.5 taught in French. In Grade 9, three sub- in the order that they are received. If the annual Education Week supplement on 21:40 2.9 9.5 17:33 0.7 2.3 jects — French, Social Studies and Math number of applications exceeds the num- Gulf Islands schools.

SALT SPRING ISLAND TRANSIT SYSTEM Tourist avoids impaired driving conviction Riders Guide Lawyer identifi es technicality several friends waiting outside the bar for EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 28, 2009 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE an opportunity to leave the area unde- A man holidaying on Salt Spring Island COURTDOCKET tected by police. According to the offi cers’ dodged an impaired driving charge after report, the group showed signs of intoxica- establishing that his arresting offi cer had cer “believes on reasonable and probable tion and appeared to be waiting for offi cers insufficient grounds to obtain a blood- grounds that a person is committing, or at to clear the scene before departing. alcohol reading in an incident dating back any time within the preceding two hours, When stopped by police, court heard that nearly two years. has committed [...] an offence.” Briand “displayed hostility” and ignored Bruce Atherton was driving back to his Given that samples were taken at the sta- multiple requests for a breath sample. room at a north-end bed and breakfast at tion after 3 a.m., defence lawyer Robert Claus • A woman charged after offi cers caught 1 a.m. on May 19, 2008 when he stopped argued the RCMP no longer had grounds to her trying to back her car out of a ditch to ask the driver of a parked police car for ask that a blood sample be provided. pleaded guilty to driving while impaired directions. Midway through the trial, Justice Adrian during her appearance at Ganges Provin- That driver happened to be an on-duty Brooks accepted a joint-submission from cial Court on Wednesday. Salt Spring RCMP offi cer who asked the Crown and defence counsels based on the Aslan Sinclair, 28, will have to pay a lost visitor to submit to a roadside screen- accused’s guilty plea to driving without rea- $1,250 fine, face a one-year driving pro- ing test. sonable consideration. hibition and enroll in some form of alco- Court heard that the officer’s request Atherton will have to pay a $400 fi ne and hol counselling program as a result of her was based on a strong odour of liquor is prohibited from driving for two months. guilty plea. coming from the lost driver. • In other court news, a 37-year-old Salt After police detected an odour of alcohol Atherton’s lawyer successfully argued Spring man won’t be able to drive for one and Sinclair failed a roadside screening that, even though his client failed the year and has to pay $2,000 in fines after device, she was taken to the RCMP detach- roadside screening test, the more than pleading guilty to impaired driving and ment and provided blood-alcohol samples two hours between the initial meeting and refusing to provide a breath sample in an of 0.240 and 0.230. the blood test undertaken at the RCMP event from July 3, 2009. Justice Adrian Brooks commended Sin- detachment rendered the evidence inad- Court heard that offi cers on patrol out- clair’s early plea and her success at keeping missible. side Moby’s Pub at 2 a.m. observed a vehicle sober for nearly two months. According to the Criminal Code of driven by Paul Briand swerve across Upper “I’m sure you appreciate that you could Canada, breath and blood samples can Ganges Road as it left the premises. have killed somebody, possibly even your- only be obtained when an arresting offi - Offi cers on duty had noticed Briand and self,” he said.

FIRE PROTECTION www.bctransit.com BUS INFORMATION 250-538-4282 Fire district survey survey fuels long-range planning BY SEAN MCINTYRE supplies, in addition to changes to deal with fi nding a suitable waterworks infrastructure was DRIFTWOOD STAFF to the fi re department,” reads new location for the aging Gan- built for domestic purposes, Results of a recently released part of the 95-page document. ges Fire Hall and recognized the many of the systems fall short Fire Underwriters’ Survey Chief Tom Bremner said one department’s ongoing efforts to of meeting modern fi refi ghting indicate the Salt Spring Island of the department’s top priori- fi nd a new site. standards. Fire District has maintained ties over the coming year will be “Hall number one is outdated The Fire Underwriters’ Sur- an acceptable rating, but that to increase the physical area to and quickly becoming a major vey is conducted for fi re insur- long-term action is needed to which water can be effectively concern,” Bremner said. ance grading and classifi cation improve service even more. and effi ciently delivered. Longer-range projects will purposes. Specifi c recommen- “Although improvements The survey suggests improve- require the fi re department to dations will be addressed in the have been made to the fi re pro- ments could be made to the work alongside island water protection district’s upcom- tective services in the SSIFD department’s response reli- districts and local government ing revised 10-year strategic since the last Fire Underwriters ability, fi re station functional- bodies to increase the number plan, slated for release later Survey, a change to the [ranking] ity, training facilities and water of adequate fi re hydrants serv- in the spring. The full survey cannot be made until improve- supply coverage. ing the island. can be viewed online at www. ments are made to the water The report reiterated the need Because much of the island’s saltspringfi re.com.

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Fogarty Daycare TAX ACCOUNTANT playground Fulford Village Offi ce PH: 250-653-4692 FX: 250-653-9221 fundraiser by appointment Fogarty Accounting & Tax Services Ltd. A group of officers at the island’s RCMP detachment hopes they’ve embarked on a fundraising cam- paign that will grow on islanders. After more than 30 years of operation, the Salt Spring Island Day- LiquorL store • bar & bistro care and Preschool will soon be packing up and Spring into THE LOCAL moving to a new home on Drake Road. for some great wine Fundraising efforts, a “grandfather of all suggestions! New wines are windfalls” and much- being added every week! hoped-for grant money will help ease the tran- BA R Meet your friends here for sition into the pre- a little Local Libation! school’s new digs with \ Open mic every Thursday with Steph @ 8:00pm the exception of one very important element #108-149 FULFORD-GANGES RD. 250-537-9463 STORE • 250-537-9485 BAR — the playground. Daycare board mem- ber and RCMP detach- ment clerk Loretta Rithaler said a basic no-frills playground CARISSA WINTER set can cost anywhere PHOTO BY SEAN MCINTYRE between $10,000 and Salt Spring RCMP constables Kent Emery, left, and Brandon Smith show off the burgeoning moustaches is this week’s winner of a $30,000. they’re growing as part of a fundraiser for Salt Spring Island Daycare playground equipment. Islanders can $50 gift certifi cate from: “They’re really expen- donate to the cause at the RCMP station. If the two men collect at least $1,000, Sgt. Danny Willis pledges sive and what this will to shave off his 29-year-old, trademark moustache. do will be start,” Ritha- COUNTRY GROCER ler said. “We are con- don Smith have agreed tive, Emery said, Sgt. Pledge forms and ment on Lower Gan- tinuing to raise funds to to set the razors aside Danny Willis has more information ges Road. reach our goal.” and grow their mous- agreed to shave his about the daycare Tax receipts for To help complete the taches until the end of very own 29-year-old playground project donations of more daycare project, offi cers March. moustache if the offi - can be obtained at the than $25 can be pro- SaltSpringIsland Kent Emery and Bran- As an added incen- cers can raise $1,000. island’s RCMP detach- vided. Residents Card 3(/00).',/#!,,9342%.'4(%.3 Province honours SSI’s Richard Murakami /5/52#/--5.)492 MURAKAMI from across the province. demanding times, we gather The British Columbia Salt Spring Island continued from A1 The recipients of the 2010 confi dence from those in our Achievement Foundation is OF COMMERCE British Columbia Community province who consistently an independent foundation CHAMBER community for years to come, Achievement Awards will be and honourably create safe, established and endowed by he donated land for the con- recognized at a formal pre- caring and vital communi- the province to recognize and struction of a recently com- sentation ceremony. Winners ties,” said Premier Gordon celebrate excellence in the Register your Residents Card pleted 27-unit affordable will receive a certifi cate and a Campbell during Tuesday’s arts, humanities, enterprise to be eligible for weekly draws. social housing project,” reads medallion designed by artist announcement. “I applaud and community service. VIEW MERCHANT SPECIALS AT: part of the offi cial announce- Robert Davidson. This is the the outstanding contribution ment. seventh consecutive year the these individuals have made residentscard.com Award recipients are chosen awards have been presented. to regions throughout British Post your comment to this story or pick up a list at The Driftwood based on nominations submit- “Together, British Colum- Columbia and their commit- online at ted to an advisory council com- bians build a stronger prov- ment to making our province www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com prising municipal politicians ince, and in the midst of these the best place on earth.” Island friends look to The Islanders Airline Q CARBON NEUTRAL Q Order your framing today hold April potluck in Islanders can now enjoy the convenience of direct fl ights from Salt Spring to Downtown Vancouverand for your spring & summer shows! memory of Hunter to the Vancouver Airport. One take off . One landing. *New mouldings available with the artist in mind. And you are there. Call us to book your direct fl ight. HUNTER continued from A1 NEW SCHEDULE VALID FROM MARCH 4 TO APRIL 30, 2010 get her laughter,” Geauvreau said. “Sandy has affected a lot of people in her life and lived life to the fullest.” Direct Ganges to Downtown: 7:40am Mon-Sat, 10:30am & 4:10 pm Daily Her outdoor pursuits included sailing, dragon boat ...... FREE! AIRPORT BUS racing, riding horses and motorcycles. She worked Direct Ganges to Van Airport: 7:40am SHUTTLE SERVICE as a computer programer in Victoria and travelled Mon-Sat, 10:30am & 4:10pm Daily between Vancouver Island and Salt Spring for the past ...... To and from Vancouver (YVR) Direct Van Airport to Ganges: 8:45am main terminal. few years. Mon-Sat, 11:20pm & 5:00pm Daily International or Domestic Hunter was riding her motorcycle in Mill Bay when ...... she was hit by a car turning left from the Trans Canada Direct Downtown to Ganges: 8:30am Highway onto Kilmalu Road on Monday, March 8. 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EDITORIAL Big Iron’s big lesson valanche country may be a long way from the plac- id shores of Salt Spring Island, but the impact of theA weekend deaths of two people at the Big Iron snowmobiling event near Revelstoke stands to reverberate across the province. In the days immediately following Saturday’s mammoth snow slide, calls came out to think up legislation that could prevent a similar tragedy from occurring again. By midweek, talk of criminal charges against event organizers was making head- lines in newspapers across the province. A quick look at what goes on at your average Big Iron event indicates this isn’t the kind of thing par- ticipants are likely to try on a whim. The extreme high-marking event involves snow- mobilers riding their machines as far up a slope as possible, then usually falling off and rolling down THE ISSUE: the mountainside. Community ready to grow together Backcountry The event takes place among mountains BY SHOSHANAH RAY quarters of their way through life. We need more regulation renowned around the On Saturday, March 6, an amazing thing hap- young people growing food. Farming without WE SAY: world for deep powder pened. Over 100 people from all over this island VIEWPOINT chemicals and petroleum is hard work, and it and steep slopes, elements came together and talked about growing more doesn’t pay that great — we need to create sup- A great yet that also make the region food locally. ports for young, idealistic people to take that on. Without more impossible prone to monster ava- “Let’s Grow More Food” was an opportunity for people to and affordable housing we are stuck — where could we house lanches. meet, share needs and opportunities, and build connections. willing workers? solution What’s more, the Cana- The feeling in Mahon Hall was one of deep concern, excitement People had creative solutions to the labour shortage: getting dian Avalanche Associa- and solidarity. The high energy was due to the fact that the chal- kids involved through volunteer credits; creating a calendar tion posted and broadcasted multiple avalanche lenge of how to feed ourselves locally is also an opportunity to of volunteer work days at local farms and gardens; scheduling bulletins stating that risks were at an all-season grow more together as a community. “crop mobs” to help get big projects done; and putting together high for nearly a week prior to the event. Looking around the circle, we could clearly see how our vision the resources and tools to make new growing opportunities for For some, it seems that’s not enough to get the of a more food self-reliant community might be pos- young people without a lot of capital. A hopeful message out. It hasn’t been in the past and it won’t sible. Sixteen people in that room have fruit trees The feeling . . . sign is that many people expressed an interest in be in the future. needing harvesting. investing in the purchase of community farmland The province was already set to implement a Twice as many people have land to share as those or starting community-supported agriculture much-needed licensing system for off-road vehicles who need land. Here is a couple in their 80s, wishing was one of deep where people pay a sum in the spring for a share sometime in 2011, but this weekend’s tragedy has for help maintaining the acres of good soil and trees of the produce of the farm over the growing sea- encouraged it to take a closer look at ways to reduce they’ve cultivated for years. There is a woman with concern, son. the number of avalanche-related deaths in B.C.’s lots of growing experience, who doesn’t have the Let’s Grow More Food was the start of a com- backcountry. space to do it. All of this potential, just waiting for munity conversation concerning our self-reliance The province’s solicitor general has mused about connections to be made! excitement and — a conversation that will continue to grow and the closure of backcountry areas and the levying of The open space format invited people to answer which requires every mind and voice in order to fi nes to people who ignore warning signs. the question “How can we grow more food?” There create a truly sustainable island. For a provincial government that’s posted a less- were 19 suggestions that were enthusiastically solidarity. We started and ended by holding hands in a than-stellar record in the management and mainte- explored by 15 dialogue groups. The groups shared ideas and circle, creating a space where everyone has an equal opportu- nance of recreation areas in its own provincial parks came up with plans and next steps, including: wild edible forag- nity to lead and participate. We felt the potential to accomplish system, it’s worth asking who will be out there chas- ing workshops; creating a growing networking website; classes anything we set our minds on. This is the gift of community — ing adrenaline-infused snowmobilers across the in preserving and storing harvests; creating seasonal celebra- so let’s grow together! vastness of the British Columbian wilderness, how tions and rituals to honour our Earth; fi nding ways to promote Contact [email protected] to get involved with perpetrators will be brought to justice, who will be and protect compost; and fi guring out a system to distribute projects that came out of the March 6 event. One tool that may left with the bill, and how, ultimately, this will lower (share/barter/sell) any excess food people produce. be of interest to readers is www.saltspring.sharingbackyards. the province’s number of avalanche-related deaths. A particular need was made evident by who was missing. com — a map for posting land or garden space needed or to In the end, we’ll all be shortchanged and com- About three-quarters of the people in the room were three- share. A follow-up meeting is planned for March 27. monsense will still come out the loser.

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Well, George, make sure short, you wouldn’t like it, Dave Barnard died that only able to afford to “livea- houses, barns, condomini- Difference? you apply for a burning per- but it happens, everywhere. night. board.” ums — every building with mit before you torch it. Here too. In last week’s Driftwood, I The trustees are claiming a roof. Go fi gure My variance permit Despite that and being read that the islands trustees to to be concerned about The rain from all of our On the front page of last application cost me $750 a total wildman on many are researching a bylaw that low-income and homeless roofs amounts to many week’s Driftwood was a and that is what I will light occasions he had lots of would restrict liveaboards. people having shelter, yet hundreds of thousands of story about an offi ce build- my next fi re with. friends who loved him sin- Jonathan Yardley had writ- are ready to toss the poor gallons per year of relatively ing already constructed on BRIAN LITTLE, cerely because that’s what ten to the Trust urging for a overboard. I urge them to to clean water that is wasted. Kings Lane. Zoned for two CASTILLOU WAY he was, sincere. He was bylaw for Fulford Harbour listen to all on this issue — Some of us are already stor- physicians, the owners were loud, he was loco, and yet and Burgoyne Bay. Trustee not just a few. ing rain water from roof asking for a zoning amend- Don’t throw he was honest and solid. He Ehring was quoted as say- DREW CLARKE, catchment to water gardens ment to accommodate fi ve. was a part of our communi- ing, “We are not intending MOUNT BELCHER and orchards on a small George Ehring and Trust the poor ty. As he got older he worked to simply move people else- scale. But this potentially members approved it unan- more off-island, returning where in the Gulf Islands.” I Roof water’s huge resource is generally imously. overboard regularly to be with his dad am wondering if he would neglected. On the second page was I used to have an ex- and friends. This was his clarify his remark for us a solution There are many possibili- a story about a carport con- brother in law. I don’t any- happiness. next week? Congratulations to Mike ties that could be explored. structed on Castillou Way more, he died recently. Had life gone differently I interpret this statement Larmour for the two-part For instance, we could seeking Trust approval for a He wasn’t important nor for him, he may have been as there will be no livea- series on water problems fac- encourage the owners of highways setback (already did he try to be. He was a your neighbour that you boards anywhere in the Trust ing Salt Spring Island with its new buildings, perhaps approved by the highway hard and steady worker by could go to for help and domain. I would remind increasing population. (Feb. with some fi nancial incen- department). day and a hard and steady company. There was to be the trustees that these are 24 and March 3 Driftwoods.) tives, to include a design George Ehring denied drinker by night. I do not no home for him and in the everyone’s islands, not a I believe this is a complex that would collect, fi lter and the application, he said, fault him for that. Some fall end his home was the sea. chosen few. The trustees are subject that most of us would store rain water. because “if we were to issue into that trap early and are Finally as the recent storm mandated to preserve and rather not think about. If this situation wasn’t so development variance per- happy with who they are roared into Fulford Harbour protect our unique commu- On the other hand, there serious, it would be comical! mits on the grounds that the despite the handicap. When he was seen on deck dragging nity and lifestyles for all of may be some solutions that GEOFF CUE, building is already there, we you work all day and drink anchor in fi ve-foot seas at 3:30 us, and that includes poor require thinking “outside DEER RUN, may as well take the island’s all night there is never any in the morning trying to save people who may, because the box.” The box or boxes VESUVIUS land-use bylaw and use it to savings, usually no home or in this case include every what passed for his home, an of circumstance, lifestyle MORE LETTERS continued on A10 light the fi re.” the “normal” family life. In old troller that sank. or desire, find themselves building on this island: Appeasing the gods of ‘Nogoodnik’ one way to survive

This week we find ourselves in one of ranging from Pope Lucius II green beer. Ah, but there’s so the credit can go to St. Paddy. In fact, sci- the more eventful periods in the calendar (1145) all the way to the for- much more to the legend of entists have determined there have been year. During the span of March 14-20, we mer Commissioner of Major St. Paddy than a cold pint of no snakes in Ireland since the last Ice Age, will have passed through four major annual League Baseball, Bowie emerald Guinness (although approximately 15,000 years ago. commemorations. Kuhn (2007). Shilo that in itself would have Historians now agree that the snake myth We will have begun this topsy-turvy week For many centuries now, Zylbergold been enough reason to cel- is actually a metaphor for the various pagan with our annual one-hour deposit into the the Ides of March has been ebrate the man). beliefs that dominated fifth-century Ire- Bank of Daylight Savings. Hopefully, we can associated with supernat- NOBODY ASKED ME BUT There are a number of land. Because the snake was seen as a pow- stave off environmental foreclosure and ural phenomena causing surprises to be found when erful symbol of paganism, it is understand- keep the earth going for at least another global calamities and disas- researching the life of this able how the banishment of snakes from six months so we can redeem our hourly ters. Earthquakes, hurricanes, epidemics fifth-century saint. Perhaps most aston- Irish shores came to represent the abolish- investment at face value in the fall. and plagues have purportedly chosen this ishing is the realization that the man him- ment of all non-Christian practices. The week will end with the fi rst day of day in history to do their nefarious destruc- self was actually a hated Englishman. He Another legend or myth associated with spring or the vernal equinox. This is the tive handiwork. was captured as a lad of 14 by Irish raiders St. Paddy revolves around the wooden walk- exact time when the hours of daylight equal Personally, I have found that the best way prowling the English coastline and taken ing stick (Ash of Patrick) he carried with the hours of darkness. For those living in to avoid personal mutilation and demise back to Ireland as a slave. He spent the next him while preaching the Gospel. Apparent- the northern hemisphere, the equinox her- on the Ides of March is to take a proactive six years of his life in bondage before escap- ly, during one of his sermons in Aspatria, alds the transition from winter to summer stance. Instead of waiting for a tree to fall ing from his tormentors and making his he thrust his stick into the ground to make (except for some of us on the Fulford end of on my dome or the earth to open up and way back to England. a point. It took so long for his evangelising Salt Spring who must still endure a couple swallow my unsuspecting remains, I begin You would think from his previous expe- message to get through to the mystified more months of long nights and darkness). each March 15 by deliberately stubbing my rience on the Emerald Isle that St. Paddy gatherers that the stick actually took root. Sandwiched in between these two dates big toe against a very large rock or concrete would have struck Ireland off his list of pre- We’ve probably all had days like that. are the ominous Ides of March on the 15th, wall. This action seems to appease the gods ferred vacation destinations. Such, however, St. Paddy died on March 17, 460, and his followed a couple of days later by the ever- of “Nogoodnik,” and they allow me to stick was not the case. On direct orders from none body is enshrined in Down Cathedral, in green St. Patrick’s Day. around for yet another year. The fact that other than Pope St. Celestine 1, St. Patrick Downpatrick in County Down. As inspiring The Ides of March is probably best known I’m able to write these words now is testa- was entrusted to return to Ireland to minis- as his life’s work may seem, one still has to for being the day Julius Caesar (Emper- ment to the effectiveness of this strategy. ter to the fl ock so they would abandon their wonder how effective it actually has been. or of Rome and founder of Orange Julius This brings us to the fourth of the special pagan beliefs and embrace Christianity. St. Patrick’s mission was to unify Ireland Inc.) was assassinated in 44 B.C. His dying days we celebrate this week in March: St. This brings us to the most often repeated and bring its people together in the nurtur- words, “et tu, Brute” (Latin for “just a little Patrick’s Day. As everyone probably knows, myth about St. Paddy: that he rid Ireland ing fold of the Christian faith. Judging by bit lower and a titch to the left”), form prob- St. Paddy is the patron saint of Ireland. Most of snakes. While it is true that there are recent Irish history, perhaps he should have ably one of the most memorable quotes people associate him with parades, green virtually no serpents to be found anywhere brought more snakes with him. in all of history. Sharing the same date of beer, the shamrock, green beer, corned on the island except in public zoos and obituary are a number of other notables beef, green beer, cabbage and, of course, working in the offi ces of lawyers, none of [email protected] A10 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD OPINION Remembering Sandra Hunter who died last week

BY TANYA LESTER environment. logical sign) personality. tion how wonderful life had been When I learned over the week- I interviewed her more than One adventure Sandra shared for me in my 50s has been so far. end that Sandra Hunter, former once and was impressed with with me occurred when I decid- . . . she also had the abil- Of course, now I know Sandra Salt Spring Island resident, died what an articulate spokesperson ed to go on the Caravan to Cuba. was not destined to live into her early last week in a vehicle acci- Sandra was. She knew little about the Cara- 50s. dent near where she most recently Once when she phoned, I think van and its annual journey in ity to get maximum enjoy- But of course I strongly believe lived in Duncan, I was shocked. she realized I was struggling to protest against the U.S. embargo she will remain with us in spirit. I knew right away, though, what sort through my memory bank to against Cuba, but with the soul Early last week, I woke up from the writer on the Salt Spring com- remember just who she was (this of a true social activist, Sandra ment out of the moment a dream that puzzled me. In the munity list online was referring happens often because I associ- quickly embraced this cause dream, I saw a tall, thin woman. to when she alluded to Sandra ate with so many different peo- when I explained what it was despite the serious aspects I thought, she looked familiar dying while she was doing what ple in all the various things I am about. but I could not place her. I now she loved. involved in). She very generously volunteered believe the universe was showing She had been riding her motor- Sandra cut to the chase. “I’m the to drive me and many boxes of aid of any activist event. me Sandra’s spirit as she ascended cycle. Along with dragon-boat rac- one with the bald head,” she said. for Cuba to the Peace Arch border into the light of the afterlife. ing, riding her bike was a great Whenever she referred to her fol- crossing in her van where I would Three years ago, Sandra moved There are other things I remem- passion for Sandra. licle-free head, this always made join the bus caravan. over to Duncan to be with her ber about Sandra. These things I met Sandra for the fi rst time me smile. I still have on file the photos daughter who gave birth to her are too personal to mention but, about a decade ago during the There was something so refresh- she took of me. We had a blast grandson. Sandra, the sisterhood will always protest against the Texada land ingly honest about how she owned going over to the mainland, sing- I heard little from her after that remember these things that hap- owners who were clear-cutting what, no doubt, everyone thought ing along at the top of our lungs except occasionally on Facebook. pened to you as well. the trees in the south end. about her when they fi rst met her. with the Motown tunes blaring In November, she and friends We will continue to struggle for I was working as a Driftwood I always admired how she crowned out of her sound system. This was planned a 50th birthday party for positive change. reporter and covered the story her head with such groovy caps. Sandra. her. May the Goddess be with your often as it unfolded. She was not one to shrink away Yes, she had deep-felt political I could not go and I emailed her spirit always, Sandra. Sandra was among those cou- from people because of her some- views but she also had the ability to say that having just returned rageous people who camped on what different appearance. It just to get maximum enjoyment out from Europe, I needed to make The writer is a Salt Spring tea- Texada land in opposition to what would not have fi t her dynamite, of the moment despite the serious some money doing readings on leaf reader and workshop leader, they were doing to our island’s larger-than-life Scorpian (astro- aspects of any activist event. Pender Island that day. I did men- freelance writer and author. Riding for peace 25 years ago and waiting for justice BY R.G. O’NEILL a tad, and in good weather still tial residence or seniors abode. son Reuters, took home $36.5 Twenty-five years ago I cycle a few k’s. I thank my lucky stars that I do million in 2008 to top the list of belonged to a cycling organi- INDEPTH I even have a battery-assisted not have to live on the streets. executives. zation, The Toronto Randon- EV bike if regular cycling here on I recently had occasion to have These are only the top 100 exec- neurs. distance to raise donations for Salt Spring Island gets too strenu- to go close to the courtyard of the utive officers in Canada, whose This organization stemmed cancer research to the tune of $14 ous! Open Door to witness the spec- personal average was a mere $7.3 from an original hiking club that million. But I have to admit I also drive tacle of the homeless and disen- million. took up serious cycling journeys A section of the Victoria water- a low-gas-mileage automobile franchised who use the facilities Here I quote: “To put it in per- worldwide. front is named after him, but is when the necessity arises. therein. spective, Canadians will work full- So one year after Terry Fox tried now in dispute over some of his Well, at 80 I may as well contin- It was dismal to watch and see time throughout the year to earn to run across Canada, we cycled more questionable activities. ue, since at 82 my licence needs what circumstances this unfor- the national average of $42,305, from Victoria to Toronto for peace. Whereas we cycled for “peace,” renewal and that may be more tunate population of Canada’s when the top CEOs pocket that We named ourselves Cyclists For not dollars and cents, his cause difficult than I imagine, as the destitute, for whatever reason, amount by 1:01 p.m. on Jan. 4 — Peace. is just as genuine if he did in fact testing is now tending to get us endures. the fi rst working day of the year.” Our sign was the established raise that amount exclusively for “old fogies” back on the buses. So, to conclude, I suppose it I rest my case. peace sign, then a popular cancer research. However, life continues and will still be some time before we Maybe my children’s children emblem. Our cause did not bring about they now estimate we seniors have achieve a society that promises will be as fortunate if they can Before our start we cycled to “world peace” as yet, much as a good life, living as we do with “from each according to ability dump these top-of-the-list crooks Terry Fox’s gravesite to pay him cancer is still our human prime basic pensions at least enabling and to each according to need,” who manipulate our daily lives, our respects, along with the then fatal disease. So we still have a us to live on the established “pov- particularly when one considers and take that power away and give mayor of Vancouver. way to go for both objectives. erty level” of $1,460 a month, as that the wealthy top richest CEOs it back to the ordinary people. Recently there was a news item When we cycled across Canada long as we do not pay more than grabbed $730 million in 2008. that another disabled person with I was a mere 56 years of age. a third of that in rent, if we don’t One example is that Thomas The writer is a Salt Spring resi- an artifi cial leg also once ran the Now at 80 I’ve slowed down already live in some sort of pala- Glocer, CEO of media giant Thom- dent.

MORE LETTERS their knowledge of the language continued from A9 and culture. If you speak French and have PUBLIC NOTICE interests, skills or life experiences Be Part of Your Community! you would like to share with youth, All in favour please contact Sarah Hook-Nilsson Apply To Join an Advisory Committee Last week’s article headlined “LTC at [email protected] or leave approves ‘model’ housing solu- me a message at the high school 250- tion” mistakenly reports that I voted 537-9944. The Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee seeks advice against the bylaw to rezone a prop- SARAH HOOK-NILSSON, from, and taps into the expertise of residents wishing to work on erty jointly owned by Axel Dollheiser CONNECTING GENERATIONS PROJECT,GISS advisory committees. As community leaders and volunteers, we and Damien Barstead to create an affordable housing unit. Reproductive value your time and your ability to contribute. The article correctly notes that I do not think it was appropriate to barrenhood The Committee is now receiving applications from interested community members to fi ll ask the applicant to sign a letter indi- It is very pleasant to sit and play vacant positions on its four advisory committees; cating a willingness to enter into a bridge on a Saturday afternoon, hypothetical housing agreement but to play to raise funds to destroy • Advisory Planning Commission without knowing the terms of any what God has given to us as a lov- • Advisory Design Panel such agreement. ing gift, an amazing gift such as a • Advisory Environment Committee However, after the LTC voted 2-1 child, is beyond my comprehen- • Advisory Agriculture Committee to require that provision, I voted in sion. (“Fundraiser provides crucial favour of the amended bylaw and it service” Viewpoint, March 3 Drift- passed unanimously. wood.) All applicants must be electors of the Local Trust community and residents of the Salt Spring GEORGE EHRING, The very act of contraception Island Local Trust area. These appointments are for a 2-year term and may be extended LOCAL TRUSTEE is destroying that gift. One per- further. son, who has been denied the right French speakers to live, is regarded as having no Citizens interested in participating in any of these committees are invited to apply in writing. value. Applications will be received up to March 29, 2010 and must include a statement of interest, wanted As an 84-year-old fetus I thank relevant experience, qualifi cations, and identifi cation of which committee(s) you wish to be a Connecting Generations is look- my parents for giving me the right member of, and should be addressed to: ing for French-speaking adults who to live and enjoy the beautiful would like to have conversations things life has in store for us. SALT SPRING ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE, ISLANDS TRUST with students in the French Immer- Reproductive technology, which 1-500 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2N8 sion Program (Grades 11 and 12) at denies the right to life, should GISS. be named “reproductive barren- Further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of advisory committee members Whether you are an artist, a musi- hood.” as well as an application form may be obtained at the Islands Trust offi ce, by email request cian, a writer or involved in media, RUTH D. LISTON, through [email protected] or on the Islands Trust website at sciences or sports, the opportunity SALT SPRING WAY www.islandstrust.bc.ca/ltc/ss/default.cfm. We can also be reached at 250-537-9144. for youth to have a conversation with you in French would enrich MORE LETTERS continued on A12 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | A11

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Get the government to offi ce closures. Canada Post has also asked improve Canada Post’s finan- In recent months, Canada the Conservatives to approve cial future by not reintroduc- Post has been featured in news an employee share owner- ing Bill C-44. stories that paint a picture of a ship plan. The corporation Thankfully, Bill C-44 died post office in need of a major believes workers would be when Parliament was pro- tune-up. more engaged and produc- rogued. This bill would have The corporation has been tell- tive if they owned shares. It partially deregulated our post ing anyone who will listen that ignores the fact that such a office by removing interna- volumes and revenues are down, move would partially privatize tional letters from Canada in part due to the recession. Canada Post. Post’s exclusive privilege to According to senior man- If shares are sold or given to handle letters. • Grouts • Mortars agement, business is difficult. anyone, even employees, our It is the exclusive privilege The post office faces increased post office would be expect- that allows our post office to competition from electron- ed to make profits to satisfy generate the money it needs • Sealers • Thinset ic communication and its shareholders. to provide postal service to machines and plants need to Its focus would be profits, everyone, no matter where be upgraded and repaired. not providing service to the they live. with public. Urge the government to For the record, the corpora- reject an employee share own- Any vision of our tion is not opposed to deregu- ership program at Canada lating our post office either, Post. • No Mold public post offi ce’s but it would like to modernize Urge the government to stop first. A recent review of Cana- taking dividends from Canada • No Mildew da Post found there is virtually Post. future should be good no support for postal deregu- The money the govern- • No Worries lation. ment siphons off in dividends Canada Post has also asked should be invested in pre- A color for every style for the public, not sell it the government to appoint a serving and improving public third party to review its con- postal service. tract with the Canadian Union The government waived div- available at short. of Postal Workers (CUPW). idends for 2008. This is a good It wants this person to iden- start. Mon.-Fri. 7am-5pm, Sat. 8:30-5:00 tify changes that would make Don’t impose solutions on 804 Fulford-Ganges Road Not to worry — Canada Post the contract more “competi- postal unions and their mem- 250-537-4978 says it has a plan to deal with tive,” which is code for cutting bers. Imposed solutions usu- its challenges. The problem is it labour costs. ally fail to solve underlying i[ needs the federal government’s It wants the government to problems. Let free collective support to fully succeed. show support for these changes. bargaining work. For a start, the corporation It appears postal workers are Insist that Canada Post is modernizing our post office being set up to be one of the use the money it saves from by investing $2.5 billion in new problems that must be solved modernizing our post office plants, vehicles, equipment if Canada Post is to meet future to preserve jobs, keep pub- YOU COULD and other items. challenges. In fact, CUPW lic post offices open, continue It expects to save millions members have worked hard at rural mail box delivery, extend annually from moderniza- improving postal service and door-to-door delivery and take tion, largely through produc- being part of the solution to other measures that allow the tivity gains that pave the way post office problems. public and postal workers to WIN GOLD! for management to eliminate CUPW understands that our share in the benefits of mod- thousands of jobs in commu- public post office faces chal- ernization. nities across the country. lenges, but it has a different Any vision of our public post It is also making cuts to ser- view of what they are and a office’s future should be good vice (e.g. closing post offices, different vision of how to meet for the public, not sell it short. removing rural home deliv- them. You can get information ery) and argues that it must Instead of simply ask- on CUPW’s vision of the post do much more to reduce oper- ing “How do we revamp the office at www.cupw-sttp.org. ating costs. This is where the post office?” the union thinks government comes in. senior postal managers should The writer is national presi- The corporation wants be asking “What is the best dent of the Canadian Union of the federal government to way to keep our universal, Postal Workers. SEE PAGE A22 FOR DETAILS A12 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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What kinds of programs peace so that we can work sys- and social disintegration are To learn more, visit www. would these peace taxes be tematically to foster the power enormous. To address these consciencecanada.ca or ARAI IS STILL WAITING! used for? As a teacher and of nonviolence at home and threats, we need to fi nd ways contact either myself at 250- Arai is an older girl long-time member of Con- abroad. to live well with less waste and 537-5251, or Don Woodside, who is frustrated science Canada, I support Don Woodside is a retired consumption and more social of Hamilton, Ontario, at 905- after being at the the establishment of a federal psychiatrist and president of justice. A new federal bud- 522-8048. shelter since No- department of peace. “There Conscience Canada. He notes get was introduced in early vember of 2008. She is a widespread, pernicious as well that “It is wonderful March. Does it make sense to The writer is a Salt Spring- assumption that we can solve that so many Canadians have invest our “security” dollars based peace activist and board needs someone very a whole host of security prob- contributed to efforts to help in the military when the mili- member of Conscience Can- special and patient lems through the use of mili- Haiti in a time of dire need. tary approach requires huge ada. to give her a ‘forever home.’ Learn more about all of our adoptable animals at www.spca.bc.ca MORE LETTERS there is so much more, from spin- Do you have something to continued from A10 ning and weaving, willow basket www.spca.bc.ca/saltspring say about a story or letter? weaving, tool making, blacksmith- 250-537-2123 Comment on-line ing, fruit tree grafting, log sawing, GM and porn games, displays, pictures and histo- @ gulfi slandsdriftwood.com In light of the information con- ry of the farm, music and good food, tained in the single paragraph, the sheep dog demonstration, and quoted below, taken from the book the good feeling of people getting Empire of Illusion by Chris Hedges, together, a feeling of community. 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And porn is very lucra- past, and still do, is truly important. at tive to some of the nation’s larg- Ruckle Farm Day is a chance for us est corporations. General Motors to learn this while having a good owns DIRECTV, which distributes time. more than 40 million streams of With thanks to all who participate porn into American homes every and coordinate it, Ruckle Farm Day month. AT&T Broadband and Com- is a tradition we don’t want to lose. cast Cable are currently the big- NANCY WIGEN, gest American companies accom- FERNWOOD modating porn users with the Hot Network, Adult Pay Per View and IRQR success similarly themed services. AT&T This is a thank-you letter to and GM rake in approximately 80 everyone who came to the Jihad for percent of all porn dollars spent by Love event on Sunday night. consumers.” A cheque is going today from the Surely there is a better use for our Allies for IRQR account to the Ira- tax dollars than supporting porn. nian Railroad for Queer Refugees Also see our 2010 Mercedes ART MORTON, group for $1,400! This more than Sprinter Van and the PARK DRIVE reaches our goal for two refugees to New 2010 Mercedes B200 be helped out for a year. ManduMandu GGoebloebl Let’s not lose We received just over $500 at invites you to drop in at the Island Savings Credit the Sunday event alone and have Ruckle Farm Day received a number of generous Union and see what smart has in store for you. donations at other times. See why so many Gulf Islanders have tradition If the folks in Turkey could speak chosen this innovative approach to I’m sad to see that Ruckle Farm now I’m sure they would. Please mobility. Day may not happen this year take a moment to imagine how it (“Ruckle Farm Day needs help to would feel to be in their shoes, and Designed with the highest level of survive,” March 3 Driftwood). I hope I think it will be not too difficult safety and technology, class leading that it can go ahead without the to know something of what this fuel effi ciency, and generous horse ploughing if necessary. means. I remember the crowd of people If you would like to be involved in standard equipment, the smart there last year, especially the num- any of the following — organizing fortwo is truly unique in its ber of families with young children. talks on international GBLT rights, class! If we want to preserve and protect a further fundraising for Iranian Look forward to seeing you rural lifestyle on Salt Spring, surely Queer Railroad refugees or brain- Ruckle Farm Day is important. storming how to go forward from soon. For children in 4H it is a very here, contact me at rjpercy@shaw. important event, and a chance for ca or 250-537-2831. 4HREEæ0OINTæ-OTORS the rest of us to see and appreciate ROWAN PERCY, DL5053DL5053 æ'OVERNMENTæ3TREETæ  æ æpæWWWTHREEPOINTMOTORSCOMæpæINFO250-385-6737 THREEPOINTMOTORSCOM these possible future farmers. But SALT SPRING GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | A13 OPINION RANTS and Roses

Rants Wild Salt Spring roses to Joanne from Choco- Pitchforks full of slimy mold on the garden of late Beach and her fi ne efforts to bring organic the person in a silver truck who was seen stealing sugar to other businesses on Salt Spring. And to mulch from Summerside place on Sunday morn- the kind souls who fi lled the potholes in front of ing. You’re a pretty brazen thief to back your truck our bake shop. We live in a blessed place. Jana up and just help yourself. C. James Bouquets of early spring roses to all those who Roses contributed to the Fulford Valley Homeschool Kids’ drive to raise funds for a shelterbox for a A big bunch of roses to Mainroad for fi xing up family in Haiti. A shelter box has been purchased, the sides of our roads. Thank you, guys. Island and Sebastian, Gia, Gabriel, Calli and Julia’s goal Pathways. has been realized. This community’s spirit of giv- ing is a great example for our children to learn A moving van full of roses delivered to all the and live by. Thank you all! people who helped with my recent move. A very special thanks to Paul, Randy and the movers, A huge bouquet of peace roses to all the Salt Muriel, Sallie, Mike, Ken and Shelley. I am hum- Spring community, including members of the bled and honoured by all your help. Thank you so Salt Spring United, Anglican and Catholic church- much. Penny es, who gave of their time on March 7 supporting the photo appeal to CIDA to restore funding to Bountiful bouquets of roses to Barry and Jer- KAIROS. Also, thanks to the Driftwood for their emy at the Salt Spring Inn for their generosity in help. This effort will be ongoing until the funding so many ways to the Salt Spring Grandmothers is restored and compassion shown. On behalf of to Grandmothers Scrabble Fundraiser in support Salt Spring KAIROS, Tom Mitchell of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. We especially appreciated the magnificent delicious spread A big bunch of roses to the three young men on March 6 and all who donated to that feast: picking up the garbage around the skateboard Marz Fraser-Buchanan, Basil Chow, Salt Spring park last week. I walk past the school and park Dry Cleaners, Thrifty’s, Salt Spring Cheese Co., a couple of times a week and have been fi nding The Rental Stop. More thank-you roses to Harry it depressing to view the litter lying around. Per- Warner, Mark Roop, Ron Cooke, Steve at SS Cof- haps the school could instigate weekly clean-ups. fee, Helen at Country Grocer, Deb Nostdal, Marie Thanks for lifting my spirits, guys. Tom Mitchell Mullen, Sue Mouat, Joan Byrne, the schools, the donors, the participants and all the volunteers. Thanks so much to all the people who have put so much into the Fulford Hall. It looks fantastic! Lotus Ruckle would like to thank the unknown Now if only the person(s) who removed the paint- person who left orchids on her doorstep two ed murals done by Alfred Temmel would kindly weeks ago. She would like to know who you are. return them, all would be wonderful. Thank you. GM Berry With much gratitude and thanks I send back- packs full of crayola-coloured roses to Lauren, A ferry full of roses to Char and Janine, who Sarah and Anna for all the hard work they do at helped me last Monday when I was scrambling to PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY the food bank on Fridays. While they could be make the ferry with my little baby. Thank you so UP AND AWAY: Bud Kerr is in a sky-high bucket as he cleans the gutters playing, watching TV or doing homework (do much — and Char — I owe you a coffee! at Salt Spring Elementary School during spring break. Students return to island kids do that on Fridays?) these three beautiful schools on Monday morning. young ladies are contributing to others and to A pile of Jana’s treats to Driftwood staff mem- their community. You are an inspiration and an bers who are still hanging in as we pump out 196 indication that the world is in good hands with pages of glorious text, photos and ads in only young people your age coming up as the new eight days. Apologies to anyone startled by my generation of volunteers. sudden bouts of hysterical laughter. GS

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I can’t follow the logic of that, but it Salt Spring Islanders, are world lead- does seem discriminatory — though FRESH FAMILY PACK CALIFORNIA NO. 1 ers in the use of debit cards, so when to whom? PORK SIDE FRESH we first went to live in Geoje five But to be fair to the banks, once years ago it was a surprise to re-enter you are in “the system” with your SPARERIBS STRAWBERRIES a cash-based society. deck of access cards, debit cards, We could use credit cards at large passbooks and so on, it works very 78 98 hotels (of which there was only one well. The 10 ATMs in our bank’s at that time) or in department stores lobby can do almost anything for you Lb 1 (of which there were none: we had to except foreign currency transactions, 1 go to Tongyeong, the nearest main- so you rarely have to actually go into fresh fresh land town, to experience that) or 4.14 the bank. 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The bank no month’s rent of our furnished apart- doubt provides its washrooms for HALIBUT 1 Per NAVEL ORANGES ment, a security deposit, money to the exclusive use of its clients, but 100 g buy supplementary bits and pieces the citizenry of Okpo views them as STEAK 9.03 BLACK Lb for the apartment, and money to live its own. During our first visits, we FRESH, WILD ¢ on for a month. We brought about thought that the large crowds mov- 69 $8,000 worth of the equivalent of ing through the bank were custom- HALIBUT 2 Per 68 Lb $10 bills. We needed a separate bag ers undertaking complicated fi nan- 100 g fresh for the cash, and felt like those char- cial transactions. 1.50 FILLETS 12.20 Lb Lb acters in the “B” movies who keep Then we realized that the ATMs opening suitcases neatly packed with could do almost anything you need- bundles of bills. Fortunately, Korea ed, except foreign currency transac- no club cards | no gimmicks | no points was, and still is, a very safe country, tions — and surely all these people JUST GREAT VALUE and INSTANT SAVINGS EVERY TIME YOU SHOP and although each of us routinely couldn’t be exchanging Won? Even- carried around several hundred dol- tually it dawned on us that many of lars’ worth of cash, and had another them were just there to use the wash- CHILLED ASSORTED MONEY KELLOGG’S RAISIN BRAN hot couple of thousand or so lying loose room, the bank being strategically TROPICANA saver COUPON in our apartment for emergencies, located in central Okpo. Since there JUICE CEREAL we never felt threatened or vulner- are very few public washrooms in 99 able to mugging or burglary. Okpo (certainly none that you would 99 Now, five years later, banks rou- want to use except in dire emergen- With this coupon $40 or over. tinely issue debit cards, though in cy), the bank plays the same essential • 1 coupon per order. 1 practice you can use them only in but discreet role in the everyday life 3 • Limit 1 per coupon. larger stores or supermarkets and for of Okpo as does Mouat’s in Ganges. • Expires March 22, 2010 1.75 Litre170 Ctn. Gram + Dep. Tin 675170540 GramGram mL BoxTin fairly large transactions like buying That was fi ve years ago, and things READY TO SERVE ASSORTED VARIETIES WHITE the weekly groceries. have changed: globalization has Also, Korea has invented a 50,000 reached Geoje, bringing with it, like 9” DEEP DISH DARE ULTIMATE BOUNTY Won bill ($50 approximately), so we erratics on a glacier, coffee shops. APPLE PIE COOKIES PAPER TOWEL shouldn’t need to carry around a Korea has embraced cappuccino bulky wad of paper any more. How- culture enthusiastically and we now ever, the corner stores and the small have six coffee shops, including a 2 mom-and-pop cafés where you can Starbucks, within fi ve minutes’ walk 99 00 99 buy lunch for 7,000 Won (a bowl of of our apartment. FOR soup, a plate of noodles with veg- All of them provide clean, spacious 5 4 5 etables and ground beef, and the and comfortable washrooms, but 1200 300-350 6 inevitable accompaniment of kim- since you feel obliged to buy at least Gram Each Gram Package Roll Package chi, dried squid and bits of seaweed a cup of coffee, there’s really no net QUAKER ASSORTED ASSORTED VARIETIES ASSORTED VARIETIES FROZEN — and very tasty it can be, too) don’t gain in using them. Unfortunately, INSTANT QUAKER MCCAIN want the larger denomination bill, so the proliferation of cappuccino joints you still need a wad of 10,000-Won has put the traditional Korean tea- OATMEAL GRANOLA BARS PREMIERE PIZZA bills. rooms out of business. There, you As it turned out, it wasn’t diffi cult used to be able to sit at low tables in to open a bank account in Geoje, but semi-darkness, surrounded by heav- 2 00 2 00 2 00 it was labourious and time consum- ily-carved oriental furniture, and sip FOR FOR FOR ing. Every step involved the bank on exotic teas served in delicate por- 6 4 8 making copies of our passports, for- celain cups in an atmosphere sub- eign resident certifi cates, proofs of tly suffused with incense. But they 8-12 5-8’s 498-540 employment and, on at least one didn’t have nice toilets. Pouches Box Box Gram Box occasion, of our marriage certifi cate. Well, perhaps it does make sense But we fi nally got the process over that a bank should provide wash- +VANILLA PLUS +PRO PLUS MONEY ASSORTED VARIETIES MONEY with, and had an account — in my rooms: after all, it’s just another way ISLAND FARMS BREYERS CLASSIC name only. of making a deposit. (Groan . . . .) YOGURT saver FROZEN DESSERT saver We weren’t able to open a joint OK, OK, — I won’t do it again. 2 account, perhaps because we were 00 99 foreigners, or more probably because FOR Korea is still very much a male-dom- Until recently the writer lived on 5 3 inated society and joint accounts Salt Spring Island, and for the past 15 just aren’t used. However, my wife years has visited and worked in inter- 650 Gram Tub 1.66 - 1.89 Litre Tub Jean was given an access card that vals in South Korea. This is the second allowed her to draw funds out of my in a series of letters home. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | A15

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SPECIAL EVENTS Wednesday, March 17, 8-11pm Wednesday: St. Patrick’s Day with DJ Dubblan Pint Club & Owen Mathieson Thursday, March 18, 8-11pm Monday: Blues: Soul Shakedown & Friends Mexican Friday, March 19, 8-11pm Night Live Music: Lane 31 Saturday, March 20, 8-11pm Live Music: The Karuna Movement OPEN PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY Sunday, March 21, 7-10pm FOR BREAKFAST SPRING BREAK Jazz:Jazz: TBTBAA 7-11am daily ART: Wyatt Saw- chuck works intently 250-537-5559 on a “monkey mug” as he takes part in a Creative Fire Clay Workshop held at Tracy Harrison’s stu- Photos are available for purchase @ our on-line photostore dio. More workshops are set up for this gulfi slandsdriftwood.com week.

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Death of a Clown ladder. But when he meets Anna, son and Colby Wilson; costume fi nds humanity in a a sassy clown with big plans to design by Meredith Grantier; turn the world upside down, makeup design by Carly Wolk; dehumanized world Roy’s life is thrown into chaos. and props and set design by Kyle Which path will he choose? Sutherland. Vancouver artistic “At its core, Death of a Clown contributions include perfor- ITSAZOO Productions visits is about the freedom to act with mances by Lesli Brownlee and Salt Spring Island for the first reckless abandon for all the David Benedict Brown; music time with Death of a Clown by right reasons. It’s about fi nding written and performed by Court- Sebastien Archibald. humanity in a dehumanized ney Lancaster and Will Smith; “If Charlie Chaplin and George world,” writes playwright Sebas- choreography by Tara Schaufele; Orwell collaborated on a theatre tien Archibald. video and projection design by production, Death of a Clown Following its debut at the 2006 Mike Antonakos, John Crossen would be the result. Infusing the Victoria Fringe Festival, Death of and John Russell; lighting design epic theatre of Bertolt Brecht a Clown has evolved from a mod- by Graham Ockley; and stage with the art of clowning, this est experimental Fringe show to management by Cassandra Tat- hilarious satire is for the rab- a full-scale two-act multi-media trie. ble-rouser in each of us,” press extravaganza, featuring seven Death of a Clown runs at material states. original songs, dance numbers, ArtSpring on Friday, March 26 Death of a Clown follows the video, animation, projections at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 for story of Roy, a fl oppy, fun-loving and a live band. adults, $14 for students, seniors clown born into a rigid, oppres- Death of a Clown features and the unemployed. Tickets sive metropolis. A natural outsid- several University of Victoria can be purchased through the er, Roy suppresses his clowning alumni, including performances ArtSpring ticket centre at 250- nature in favour of a life spent by Archibald, Cameron Ander- 537-2102. For more information, clawing his way up the corporate son, Melanie Moore, Chris Wil- visit www.itsazoo.org.

BOOKS Marlyn Horsdal and colleagues share words at March 21 reading contemporary but gives a nod to the NEWndulge DINNER FORMAT Brindle and Glass group I past.” welcome literary crowd “Set partially in Vancouver, par- Three- or four-course menus available nightly Islanders are invited to a special tially on a farm in rural Ontario, and Single seating (7pm) spring and fall and two book launch event for Salt Spring partially in West Africa, Sweetness seatings (6pm and 8pm) during the summer. author Marlyn Horsdal’s debut novel from Ashes is a novel about family in called Sweetness from Ashes. its various forms.” Three-course lunches available for a minimum It will include a reading from Hors- Horsdal co-founded Horsdal & of four guests with 24 hours notice. dal, as well as guest readings by Ann Schubart Publishing in 1984 and ran 2010 SUNDAY BRUNCHES Erickson, author of Falling from the company until its sale in 2002. Easter Sunday, April 4th Grace, and Margaret Thompson, Educated at Queen’s University and Mother’s Day, May 9th with her book Adrift on the Ark. and the London School of Econom- The free event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. ics, she was also a CUSO volunteer on Sunday, March 21 at ArtSpring. in Ghana and started a scholarship Refreshments are provided. program in Ghana called Educat- All three books are from Brindle ing Girls in Africa. All proceeds from and Glass Publishing Ltd. of Victoria. Sweetness from Ashes will be donat- The publisher describes Sweet- ed to the cause. RE-OPENING RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 250.537.2362 ness from Ashes as “a vibrant novel Book sales will be handled Sunday FRIDAY, APRIL 2 SMART CASUAL DRESS | 160 UPPER GANGES ROAD with a voice and perspective that is by Salt Spring Books. A16 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

What’s On - the go! Scan this barcode with your smartphone to download, instructions What’s On This Week below. www.gulfislandstourism.com/calendar.htm Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Wed. Mar. 17 Mar. 18 Mar. 19 Mar. 20 Mar. 21 Mar.22 Mar.24 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINBMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIESLIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVEACTIVITIES ENTERTAINMENT St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Open Mic. The Legion Open Jam. The Karuna Movement. Live band Foggy Hogtown Boys. Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary Seniors Social Afternoon. With Bruce Everett, Ken Lunn & Hosted by Stephanie Rhodes at With Dave & Buck at the Legion, at Moby’s. 8 p.m. Toronto bluegrass band plays at Society. At SS Seniors Services Society. 2 to Jane Squier. Tree House Cafe. 5 The Local. 8 p.m. 7 p.m. Billie Woods. Live music at the Tree Fulford Hall. 7 p.m. AGM at Lions Hall. 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Blues Night. Mike Alviano. House Cafe. 5 to 8 p.m. Celtic Service. Word, Excel or Powerpoint. Late French Immersion Program St. Patrick’s Day Bash. With Soul Shakedown & Friends at Live music at the Tree House Cafe. 5 Lisa & Charley Erck. Live at the Special United Church musical event Six Monday course with Philip Info Night. Live music at Moby’s Pub. 8 p.m. Moby’s. 8 p.m. to 8 p.m. Harbour House. 6:30 to 9 p.m. to mark the spring equinox. SS Benson begins tonight. info@ For parents and students interested Annabelle Chvostek. ACTIVITIES Lane 31. United Church. 10 a.m. ssicommunityed.org in Sept. 2010 entry into the Grade 6 Past member of the Wailin’ Live band at Moby’s Pub. 8 p.m. ACTIVITIES Live Jazz. program at SIMS. In the SIMS library. Jennys performs as part of Home Mistake Cup Cake. Karen and Randy. SSI Minor Baseball & Softball TBA at Moby’s. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Routes house concert. 7 p.m. Kids’ clay workshop at Creative Live music at Raven Street. 6:30 to Registration. Watercolour Basics. Tickets at Acoustic Planet. Info: Fire Studio. 10 a.m. to noon. Info: 9:30 p.m. At the Shell Gas Station. 10 a.m. to 2 ACTIVITIES SSI Painters’ Guild Workshop Rob Pingle, 250-538-7262. 250-538-0144. KC Kelly. Live music at the Harbour p.m. Forms at Sports Traders, PARC or Tues. presented by Frank Townsley. House. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Shell gas station. Maple Syrup Demo & Tasting. ArtSpring. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ACTIVITIES Mar.23 ACTIVITIES Poultry Swap Meet. Syrup-making demonstration and Info/register: Maggie, 250-537- Spring Break at the Library. Buy, sell or trade poultry-related tasting. Harbour House parking lot. ACTIVITIES 0887; [email protected] Animal Sculptures presentation Song Angels and Weird Wizards products. Fulford Hall. Chicks, coops, No dogs, please. 2 to 4 p.m. Introduction to Observational Favourite Uncommon with artist Paul Burke. Suitable Make an angel or a wizard out of etc. 10 a.m. to noon. No dogs, please. Marlyn Horsdal Book Launch. Astronomy. Ornamentals at Home & in the for ages six to 10 but all “young clay at Creative Fire Studio kids’ Info: 250-931-5179. With additional guest readings Six-Tuesday course with Larry Nelson Wild. at heart” islanders and visitors workshop. Info: 250-538-0144. Fabulous Flea Market. A Fulford by Ann Erikson and Margaret begins tonight. [email protected] SS Garden Club talk by Sue Milliken welcome. SS Library. 1 p.m. Spring Break at the Library. Hall fundraiser at Fulford Hall. Thompson. ArtSpring. 1-3 p.m. Photo Editing for Photographers and Kelly Dobson at Community Mammals that Love Water Delicious homemade food available GLOSSI AGM. - Part II. Gospel Chapel. 7 p.m. presentation with Jean Gelwicks. too. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Note the date Wine, cheese, election of offi cers. Six Tuesday Community Education Suitable for ages six to 10 but all has changed from its original one.) Harbour House. 2 to 4 p.m. course with Charles Buchwald begins “young at heart” islanders and Clay Amulets and Magical tonight. [email protected] visitors welcome! At the SS Library. Mandalas. Kids’ clay workshop. Info: SS Transportation Commission. 1 p.m. 250-538-0144. Meets at 118 Fulford-Ganges Rd. 7 Rollerblading. Gulf Islands Seniors Residence p.m. Fridays at Fulford Hall. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Association. BC SPCA - Salt Spring Branch. AGM at Meadowbrook. 9:30 a.m. AGM at Lions Hall. 5:30 p.m. MARCH SPRING SPECIAL atat Central Hall call 537-4656250-537-4656 for showtimes for showtimes & info & info www.thefritz.ca www.thefritz.ca May Fri. 16 Mar. - May 19 20to Tues. Mar 23 20% off Orthotics (custom made on Island) VALENTINE'S DAY Call for an appointment or a free informational visit Get mobile for Spring!

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CASTING CALL Rocky Horror auditions Planning for summer Parental permission in writing is required for those under 18 years. production well underway Jacobson is looking for artists to start immediately on painting Rachel Jacobson is asking local backdrops and making set pieces. performers to “activate the transit Materials such as fabric and paint crystal” and get ready to “do the will be gratefully accepted as dona- Time Warp again.” tions, as will costumes “a ‘la Rocky.” The performer and director Crew members being sought behind local hit productions such include a production coordinator, as Fiddler on the Roof in 2004, a technical troubleshooter, a set Jacobson is gearing up to mount overseer and a publicity and pro- a live staging of the Rocky Horror motions agent. Picture Show for the summer of A technical manager to run sound 2010. for the four last rehearsals and all She is seeking people to fill many shows is required, as well as a stage positions in what she promises will manager, an assistant stage man- be a “fabulous community show.” ager and a prop manager. Auditions take place April 23-25. Jacobson is also on the look-out Actors who can sing and who will for musicians to form a great band. be on island from the end of May The Rocky Horror Picture Show is until the end of August can call slated to open on July 30 at Fulford Jacobson at 250-537-1091 for an Hall and to run weekends through- appointment. out August.

PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY THE SOUND OF MUSIC: Naomi Burkhard plays her autoharp outside of Thrifty Foods in Ganges.

BOOKS Brian Brett’s rural life classic ArtSpring Presents gets three more award nods ATwo One-Act Plays by Hannah Moscovitch Trauma Award for Canadian Non-Fiction. It was also A comedy about Canadian Farm snags an Amazon Top 100 Mexico City unprecedented Book for 2009. tourists in Mexico Brett is a man who number of thoroughly enjoys nature and being out- A dark romance set in BC Book Prize doors as much as pos- sible. He is most cer- The Russian Play Stalinist Russia nominations tainly a family man, often mentioning his The Belfry Theatre has described Hannah Moscovitch as “the hottest Canadian Salt Spring resident wife throughout the playwright on the scene today.” and Writers’ Trust of book as well his chil- Canada prize winner dren, grandchildren Brian Brett is on tap for of islanders and fel- and beloved animals. three additional awards low Canadians with his Trauma Farm con- Wednesday, March 31 for his latest book. story of life on the farm trasts this organic life- Trauma Farm: A located near historic style with the harmful Thursday, April 1 Rebel History of Rural Ruckle Park. He and effects of big business Life was nominated for his wife Sharon Doo- agriculture, a mes- three BC Book Prize benen have struggled sage that is resonating Friday, April 2 awards, including the for 20 years to make the with readers across the Hubert Evans Non-fi c- farm viable, producing country. 8 pm tion Prize, the Roderick vegetables, fruits, seeds As Brett said in a 2009 Haigh-Brown Regional and ornamental foliage interview, “We always Prize and the Bill Duth- to be sold at local busi- need to think outside Adults $24 | Youth $5 ie Booksellers’ Choice nesses. the envelope and rebel Award. The results will Trauma Farm has against accepted cul- be announced in Van- also already won the tural practices; we need couver at an awards prestigious 2009 Writ- to get people to think 250.537.2102 soiree on April 17. ers’ Trust Award for about the human con- Brett has already Non-fiction and was dition and the environ- www.artspring.ca captivated the hearts long-listed for the B.C. ment.” A18 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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Come enjoy live music in our toasty, warm, heated patio every Friday and Saturday night from 5 till 8 pm. Wed. Mar. 17: St. Patrick·s Day Celebration with Bruce Everett, Ken Lunn and Jane Squire Fri. Mar. 19: Mike Alviano Sat. Mar. 20: Billie Woods Fri. Mar. 26: Harry Warner & Jo Lundstrom Sat. Mar 27: Denny McCue THE BOYS ARE BACK: The Foggy Hogtown Boys, a cutting-edge bluegrass band from Toronto, Sun-Thurs 8am-7pm Celebrate St. Paddy·s Day performs at Fulford Hall on Sunday, March 21 beginning at 7 p.m. They’ll have their new CD Scotch and Open at the Tree House Fri and Sat 8am-8pm Sofa on hand, and the concession will raise funds for Fiddleworks programs. www.treehousecafe.ca ph 250-537-5379 ART BEAT Master watercolourist celebrated in new book Book launches March 26 at Gallery 8

BY ELIZABETH NOLAN DRIFTWOOD STAFF A painting by watercolourist Carol Evans is a testament to the awe-inspiring scenery of the B.C. coast. To see our environ- ment refl ected and transformed by Evans’ brush is to see it with new eyes, to be reminded of just how lucky we are to be here. With three decades spent per- ISLAND STAR VIDEO presents... fecting her technique, Evans has unarguably reached master sta- tus. Her ability to portray water and light, in particular, has been noted as being exceptionally fine. Her paintings contain an Jason Tudor almost photographic quality “I really wanted to paint in the the edge of every ripple. Flick Pick of realism, but with the crucial classic watercolour way with a If Evans’ landscapes are unfail- element of the painter’s per- lot of washes — I was hoping ingly spectacular, that’s because Ninja Assassin a fun time if you like blood sonal touch, which gives them a to fi nd a master to study under she tends to emphasize certain human element. at UVic,” Evans said during an qualities to bring out the best of Ah, ninjas. I remember in elementary survive they’re going to have to take down Evans’ body of work has been interview. “There really wasn’t what she sees. For example, she school when the most daring kids in class the entire clan. As the 2008 Oscar for Best thought important enough to anybody doing watercolours, so might increase a certain qual- would make little ninja throwing stars out Picture should have said, “There Will Be warrant publishing in two previ- I kind of made it up.” ity of light or water in order to of four pins and some tape. They didn’t Blood.” ous books. The newest and third It’s perhaps for the best that emphasize the natural beauty of work very well, and not nearly as well as the I was fully unprepared for just how violent collection, called The Shores We Evans never completed her body-shredding “shuriken” used in Ninja Ninja Assassin turned out to be. Computer the surroundings. Assassin. effects have brought melee weapon violence Call Home, will be launched Fri- formal training. Using a tech- “I just feel quite a bond of love The ninja craze of the mid-1980s spawned to new levels of yucky awesomeness, and day, March 26 at Gallery 8 (for- nique of loading more colour for the place, so I just help peo- untold number of ¿ lms that were not very the very ¿ rst scene proves this by having a merly J. Mitchell Gallery). than is usual on the brush, she ple see it at its best, in a way — to good but at least frequently gory enough to whole gaggle of Yakuza sliced and diced into Printed by Harbour Publish- developed her own style of high share in its appreciation,” Evans be entertaining. Ninja Assassin takes that tattooed chunks of steak by waves of shiny ing, The Shores We Call Home defi nition and depth that helps said. formula to the extreme, in that it’s pretty blades pouring out of the darkness. Neato! is a gorgeous, full-colour book produce her paintings’ realistic But pristine coves and beach- terrible, but terrible — and bloody — enough It’s all so ridiculously over the top, that at boasting 80 pages of repro- look. es don’t make up Evans’ entire to be a pretty fun time for those who ¿ nd that times I thought it was a comedy. Certainly, duced paintings. There is also “Once I discovered I could do body of work. She is just as kind of thing a fun time. enough of the dialogue is bad enough to an engaging and well-written it, I just kind of went crazy. I real- attracted to the coasts’ unique The ¿ lm’s plot begins with a Europol warrant that kind of designation, but Harris agent named Mika (Naomie Harris), whose and Rain play things straight just like it preface by the artist herself, in ly got into it,” Evans laughed. settlements. research into a series of high pro¿ le murders would have been done in 1985. As a result, which she speaks about her fas- Evans’ paintings immortalize Her paintings capture mod- quickly leads her to believe in the existence Ninja Assassin is a decent watch for action cination with the landscape that many diverse locations along the ern mariners’ enclaves such as of the heretofore-supposedly-mystical ninja. fans but a whole lot of nothing for everyone has inspired her work. B.C. coast, from the Gulf Islands Pender Harbour’s Bargain Bay, Protecting that secretive status, a clan of else. Evan relates in the preface to Haida Gwaii and beyond. Her as well as the older communities ninjas comes after her in the night, and it’s Even a lot of those action fans might that she once planned to attend decades spent on and around of Haida Gwaii. In these works only the sudden appearance of a rogue ninja be turned off by the stylized combat art school in a city, but instead the water have translated into she is just as likely to celebrate named Raizo (Korean pop star Rain) that (director James McTeigue is a disciple of wound up being one of 10 an almost uncanny ability to the human occupants of the saves the day . . . er, night. the Wachowski brothers) and CGI blood, people living on Mudge Island. make paint and paper look like landscape, with portrayals of the Raizo spirits poor Mika around Europe, making this ¿ lm’s effective market actually (She writes a compelling pas- seawater: crystal clear, refl ective modern lives of First Nations ¿ ghting off hundreds of black-clad, sword- pretty small. 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I think if we care about would not be financially pos- over golden sunlight illuminat- it, we’ll look after it,” Evans said. 250-537-4477 sible. ing the sand beneath. Shells in Evans will be in attendance at ...your locally owned video shop! She was also not able to fi nd the Shallows (1999) is a master- the book launch of The Shores ISLAND STAR VIDEO anyone doing watercolours to ful reproduction of clear, jade We Call Home at Gallery 8, Fri- learn from. water, with sunlight caught at day, March 26 at 6 p.m. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | A19 Community Newspaper Party! The Driftwood Newspaper celebrates 50 years of publication with a newspaper party! Friday March 26th at Artspring Galleries there will be an open house from 10am - 5pm.

There will be Driftwood memorabilia,abilia, hhihistoricalsstorical displays from businesses and organizationsrganizaations that have been a part of Salt Spring since 119609960 (or earlier!)

- Mouats Trading Co - Salt Spring Historicalorical SSocietyoociety - Ganges Pharmasave - Farmers’ Institutete - Salt Spring Inn - Harbour House - Laurie’s Recycling - Royal LePage - Patterson’s Market - Salt Spring Public Libraryry

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CD RELEASE Allison Crowe launches eagerly anticipated Spiral album Island performers, sible on that date, but if some cialty is startlingly beautiful pia- With the live track Wake Up, there for a lot of the songs that online stores can’t post Spiral no-based songs that sort of make Crowe renders the personal uni- were written and/or have heard producer and manager until later, at least most every- you wonder why you bother with versal and the global human,” the stories behind them (if there one will be able to fi nd the music anything else.” (Crowe is joined press material states. is one), so I’m super excited about part of latest project somewhere on March 17,” du on the list by top names like Rocha-Woods, one of Crowe’s it,” added Rocha-Woods. Plessis said in an email. Fleet Foxes, Gorillaz and Massive frequent touring partners, said But the Salt Spring connections BY ELIZABETH NOLAN Hard copies of the album in CD Attack.) it was a honour to work on the on this project don’t end with the DRIFTWOOD STAFF form will also be available. Du Du Plessis notes that in over a new CD. performers and locale. There’s one more reason to cel- Plessis said he has had pre-orders decade of reviews, the word most “She came over and we record- Spiral was produced by Kayla ebrate St. Patrick’s Day for fans waiting for people across Canada often used to describe Crowe’s ed the tracks at my sunny Vesuvius Schmah, who grew up on Salt of Allison Crowe. March 17 is the and the United States and as far voice is “gorgeous.” Press mate- residence,” Rocha-Woods said in Spring and is now a Los Angeles- release date for Crowe’s highly away as Europe and Australia. rial describes the acclaimed sing- an email. based composer and fi lm scorer anticipated album, Spiral. It’s not just the public who is er-songwriter’s seventh album as “All these songs we had prac- who orchestrates the recording Crowe’s Salt Spring-based man- eager to hear the new record- containing eight of Crowe’s origi- tised and performed while touring with a cinematic sensibility. ager Adrian du Plessis said Spiral ing, which features Salt Spring nal songs, “ranging from the ten- in Canada and through Europe, The diverse mix of music will be available today in digi- musicians Billie Rocha-Woods der and playful country/roots of so it was a breeze. She previous- was created in Corner Brook, tal formats, including on Crowe’s on acoustic guitar and backing Dearly, to the upbeat pop of Dou- ly had to walk me through the Nanaimo, Denman Island, Salt web site, Facebook and YouTube vocals and Laurent Boucher on ble-Edged Swords . . . and [the] harmonies, but after practising Spring Island, Vienna and Hol- pages. percussion. U.S.-based enter- darker terrain of I Don’t Know in her home in Newfoundland lywood. The music has also been sent to tainment blog Muruch named and the hard rocking title track.” and singing them as we walked Du Plessis said Crowe’s transna- digital stores such as iTunes and the album among its most highly “Raw, natural emotion is through the new cities at night, I tional and international concert Amazon, although some loca- anticipated. embraced passionately with ele- had them down! dates for 2010 will be announced tions may not be able to post the U.K. music blog We Write Lists giac beauty and melody in these, “Putting in little guitar noodles during the spring. music on the same date. included Spiral as one of The and such joy-fi lled tunes as Going was the funniest and most cre- To hear Spiral and other record- “We’d like as many people to Twelve Most Exciting Albums of Home Tonight and No Matter the ative part for me. The whole CD ings by Crowe, visit www.allison- have the music available as pos- 2010, remarking: “Crowe’s spe- Battle. will mean a lot to me, as I was crowe.com. TO YOUR meet your Health west coast health providers

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One of the husbands enough merit that it was the PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY (John Cade) has to model the key to pulling Coopman out of Steve Coopman extreme male fashions, while a 15-year retirement from the the other (Gordon Keel) dresses theatre, where he had a career in women’s lingerie to escape c? as a professional director for 20 are some of the things he’s tried and attracts the lust of the secu- years. — he wrote a column on wines rity guard. Coopman’s experience as an for the Driftwood for about 10 As Coopman observed, “It’s Are YOU the next BIG THING in Country music? educator and director is full of years and will soon be offering a a classic farce, except instead prominent positions, including course in wine appreciation for of women running around in y Fraser Val e teaching at Brock University and Community Ed. skimpy things, it’s men running e , then Country 107.1 in Thei gFraserBrea kValley the University of Toronto. Coopman returns to directing around in skimpy things.” IF SO He was an assistant director for the fi rst time since his break Despite a healthy measure of is looking for YOU! The Winner of Big Break will receive: for two seasons at Stratford and at the prompting of Commu- sexual innuendoes, however, UDGET directed all over the province of nity Theatre’s Ann Stewart and Coopman said the production is ON B Ontario, where he often worked with the attachment of the right completely family friendly. A $12,000 PRODUCTION BUDGET McKillop with Theatre Ontario to bring script. “There’s nothing untoward Including full production professional experience to com- “Ann asked what I would do if in it. Children might not get all by award winning producer Tom McKillop munity theatre groups. I came back and I said it would the double entendres but they’ll HVILLE He was an adjudicator for have to be a farce, because I like enjoy all the action — and the A TRIP FOR 2 TO NASHVILLE theatre festivals and spent his to see people laugh,” Coopman people dressed in their under- fi nal fi ve years in the province as said. wear,” said Coopman. PROFESSIONAL VIDEO s artistic director of Solar Stage in And he knew just the play: “If someone’s interested in ano Barberi Toronto. he directed Who’s Under Where having a good laugh, then they’ll AND PHOTO SHOOT Coopman began his long break with Toronto’s Gryphon Theatre come.” With award winning producer Stephano Barberis from his former career when he in 1991. Who’s Under Where opens Fri- moved to the west coast. Written by Marcia Kash and day, March 26, 8 p.m. at Mahon A TRIP FOR 2 TO THE “I couldn’t see myself living Doug Hughes, Coopman said Hall. 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Heinekey. Funded by the BC Ministry of Community Services LOCAL HISTORY News Updates A portrait of Salt Spring’s pioneer past Follow the Driftwood on Twitter http://twitter.com/GIDriftwood Passion for genealogy and farm property to 600 acres. Davidson writes that perhaps McLennan wasn’t history in Mary Davidson’s happiest as a farmer, but he was a very community-minded person who made About to list your book many contributions to the island. McLennan helped to found Beaver house for sale? BY ELIZABETH NOLAN Point School (with Ruckle and pio- DRIFTWOOD STAFF Times have changed and so have the real estate neer Theodore Trage) and served on companies and their business models. Salt Spring Archives founder Mary the school board as secretary. He also Davidson has something of a passion served at various points as postmas- Most of today’s buyers use the internet to search for their new homes. Most buyers see all the listings online for genealogy. ter and Justice of the Peace, and was before they even get to Salt Spring. That is why a virtual tour In her many years as a librarian and a member of the Agricultural Society hyperlinked off the MLS® with stunning photos of a staged teacher, she taught students and par- (now the Farmers’ Institute). home is so vitally important in today's real estate market. ents that they should know where they “I think my grandpa was a really good One Percent Realty is a company that has a came from and be proud of that infor- pioneer. He certainly had a lot to con- very simple business model: low overhead and low fees mation. In her 20 years managing the tribute and he didn’t hesitate to do the charged to their agents. The low overhead is passed on to archives, she helped countless families Davidson begins the story with McLen- contributing. But then, he had a lot of consumers in the way of low commissions. The sellers still trace their ancestors’ island roots and nan’s parents. His father Ewan was a gen- get full MLS® listings, signs, Driftwood real estate advertising, great people to work with,” Davidson said. lock boxes, etc. helped create a well-established data- tleman from Scotland’s Glenshiel Coun- McLennan’s biography may have been base that generations will be able to con- ty, a scenic region fi lled with lochs and inspired by the personal memories of Compare commissions charged. One Percent charges a commission of $6,000 plus a $900 disbursement sult into the future. crags, who had holdings in Jamaica as a those close to him, but it is equally fas- fee +GST for houses up to $600,000. For houses over Davidson’s interest in her own fam- planter and trader. When he died at age cinating to any island resident because $600,000 it is 1% plus the $900 disbursement fee +GST. ily’s history has resulted in another boon 48, however, he left behind the children of its foundation of historical documents The commission is shared between the buying and or selling to the public record: a biography of her of his fi rst wife, who had died before him, and photographs and its relevance to REALTORS®. This is an example. There are no standard grandfather Alexander Stuart McLen- as well as Alexander. island history. Designed by Davidson’s commissions. All real estate companies are free to set their nan, which she created mainly for family “As an educated young gentleman with fellow archivist Frank Neumann, the own rate. If an agent charges 7% on the fi rst $100,000 and 3% on the balance for selling a $600,000 home the interest, is the latest publication to shed little fi nancial wherewithal, there is not book’s design reproduces these original commission would be $22,000 +GST = $23,100. (Plus 12% light on Salt Spring’s intriguing past. much he could have done without fur- documents and photos on every page. HST this summer). If you listed with One Percent Realty Davidson was just 18 months old in 1932 ther training, to earn a living in Scotland,” Davidson said her family is lucky to be the commission would be $6,900 + GST = $7,245. The when her grandfather passed away at 87. Davidson writes, theorizing this circum- fi lled with people who have saved books savings would be $15,855. She was told that she strongly desired to stance sent him to Ontario where two and letters and passed them on with the Real Estate fees come out of your after-tax home equity. look into his casket, although she doesn’t uncles were established. Family tradition generations. Also fortuitous is the fact If the 600k home used in the example above had a 500k remember the experience. But although says McLennan was waiting for money that a member of the family had a cam- mortgage on it the 7%-3% real estate fees would be approx she was too young to remember him in from his mother to attend military school era “very early on.” (There’s one photo 23% of the after-tax home equity. Why do the rich get person, Alexander McLennan continued in Canada, but had to drop out when it of Davidson’s father Murray on the farm richer? They save money. Don't give away your after tax home equity. How long would it take you to save up the to exert a strong presence in the family, didn’t arrive. taken around 1905 — he’s young enough after tax $15,855? with stories of his life in Scotland and Long before he arrived on Salt Spring, to be wearing a toddler’s gown but is also The big myth “If I list with One Percent the other in Canada passed on through his many McLennan’s travels took him west as a holding a rifl e!) agents won’t show my house.” The reality is other children and grandchildren. surveyor for the CPR. He spent time in Even with the primary resources, how- REALTORS® on Salt Spring do show my listings. Overall Davidson still has memories of living the gold rush town of Barkerville, where ever, Davidson’s book shows that his- 70% of One Percent listings are sold by other agents. The as a young child on the farm McLennan he tutored two little girls, and also went tory is in many cases a matter of detective buyers see what they want to see these day. Buyers have created — and now, family, islanders and north into the Peace River Country. But work. There are several places where she access to all the MLS® listings. history buffs have another resource for he was living in Victoria when he became makes a best guess as to the reasons for If you would like to talk to me about selling your Salt understanding the past. With her interest acquainted with Salt Spring’s Henry her grandfather’s actions. Spring home call me direct at 250-538-8316, and let’s work in genealogy and the wealth of historical Ruckle, who convinced McLennan to “You have to have a bit of background out a plan of action. Let me show you my high tech virtual data available, she said it was natural to take over pre-empting a 200-acre plot of tour internet marketing system that enhances the MLS®. knowledge when you’re doing geneal- Let me help you stage your home to sell. want to research this early islander. land next to his when the original claim- ogy,” Davidson said. “The records aren’t “There is an old saying that if you don’t ant passed away. To look at the property, always accurate, and people make mis- know your history, you don’t know the he and Ruckle travelled from Victoria to takes. When you come across two records Scott Simmons@250-538-8316 mistakes, so you repeat them,” Davidson Sidney by stagecoach and then rowed by that don’t agree, you have to use your [email protected] said in an interview at her home. “And if open boat to Beaver Point. background knowledge and informa- www.escapetosaltspring.com you don’t know who you are, you don’t Davidson notes McLennan’s pre-emp- tion.” FULL-TIME SALT SPRING RESIDENT FOR 8 YEARS have that pride. I think if you have that tion was registered March 8, 1882. In the The book, called Alexander Stewart background knowledge and you know years following that fi rst contact, McLen- McLennan, 1845-1932, is available at Vol- Salt Spring agent for something about your origins, it’s very nan and his wife Elizabeth raised a large ume II Books or from Davidson at 250- One Percent Realty Vancouver Island good for you.” family of children and increased their 653-4357. 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AGRICULTURE CONTACT SHARON GLYNN 250-537-9933 Poultry club ready to host Here’s my card... FOR ADVERTISING SPACE fi rst swap meet of the year Great place to learn from tured is the care and nurturing of chicks, which is important to be Fingers & Toes hobby farming peers aware of if you want to be successful Blue Velvet Salt Spring Nail Care at raising them. BY SIMONE BOVA CHECK So before coming down, prepare Upholstering Solace Spa SPECIAL TO THE DRIFTWOOD a brooder at home. In nature, the DRAPERY, SLIPCOVERS According to the calendar, spring brooder is the sitting hen. In this - Elizabeth - will be sprung this Saturday, March case, the brooder is a warm, dry UUnisex,nisex, Manicures, Pedicures,P Nail Enhancement, & UPHOLSTERY edicures, Nail Enhancement, 20. On that morning from 10 a.m. to enclosed area. Nail Art, AcrylicAcrylic and Gel!Gel! #6 Merchant Mews WWeddings,eddings, Graduation, Holidays, or just for fun!! 12 p.m. the Salt Spring Island Poultry It can be a large plastic tub, a 250-537-4369 315 Upper Ganges Rd. fun!! Club will hold its fi rst swap meet of wooden crate or a circle made of 250-930-6822 (h(home)ome) 250-532-250-532-5467 (cell) 5467 (cell) the year in the parking lot of the Ful- cardboard. It must be free of drafts ford Community Hall. and keep out predators such as cats The club was formed about a year and children (of all ages!). The fl oor ago to provide poultry people with a should be slip proof, covered with a REPTILE place to discuss and share informa- towel or white shavings. True NorthNorth DESIGN tion about chickens, turkeys, ducks Warmth is provided with a red heat Leigh Sturgess and so on. lamp, positioned so that the chicks Satellites It is an informal group, with no are comfortable. If they’re cold, they • Slate • Ceramic • Limestone • Granite official membership or dues paid. will huddle together under the heat Expressvu • 30 Years Serving the Gulf Islands Instead, there is a little red box on lamp. If they are too hot, they’ll lay Satellite TV Free Estimates • Art Projects Welcome Creating Mold-Free Living • Quality Assured the table next to the treats in which with their wings and legs spread out. t: 250.538.0362 anyone can drop in some money Raise or lower the lamp accordingly. 2250-537-170550 e: [email protected] whenever they are willing and able. Naturally, the chicks need food -537-1705 Everyone is welcome regardless of and water. They need to eat 20 per experience, as we are always learning cent chick starter, either in mash or from each other. crumble form. Provide fresh water The swaps are similarly structured. daily in a waterer or a small dish — Residential & Anyone willing to sell anything that just be sure they don’t fall in. Commerical Filling is poultry related is welcome to Chicks need to be kept dry at all Tank Sales come down, and anyone who wants times as they can catch cold easily, s & Rentals mendation duct recom to come see what’s for sale, start and that can prove to be fatal. PProductro recommendationsin type! their own backyard fl ock, or what- This basic information will get you on your sk bbasedased on your skin type!! ever, should check it out. Chances and your new brood off to a great zed beauty Wayne Wrigley PPersonalizedersonali beauty! BRENDA are there will be no mature egg lay- start. AKERMAN 250-537-2006 ing hens for sale, but you could fi nd There’s more information avail- Independent Salt Spring Island, BC 250-930-4997 146 Oakspring Rd turkeys toms, ducks, chicks, coop- able on the internet, at the library, Beauty Consultant Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1S8 www.marykay.ca/bakerman building information and lots of and of course at the next poultry club shared experience. meeting. Watch for the next one to be One thing that is not loosely struc- announced soon, and see you there! GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | A31 PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY

INTERNATIONAL ISSUES Conservancy set for Dyer visit Intellectual heavy- versity and received his Ph.D. The Profession of Arms, was in Military and Middle Eastern nominated for an Academy hitter speaks at History at King’s College Lon- award. don. Dyer also worked on two ArtSpring April 25 He served in the Canadian, series in 1994 called The American and British naval Human Race and Protection The geopolitics of climate reserves, and taught military Force, both of which won Gem- change will be on the agenda history and war studies for two ini awards. when internationally renowned years at the Canadian Forces His award-winning radio current affairs author/journal- College in Toronto. documentaries include The ist Gwynne Dyer gives a pre- In 1973 he began writing Gorbachev Revolution, a seven- sentation at ArtSpring on Sun- articles for leading London part series based on his experi- day, April 25. newspapers on the Arab-Israeli ences in Eastern Europe and The Salt Spring Conservancy conflict and soon decided to the former Soviet Union, and is sponsoring the visit of the abandon academic life for a Millenium, a six-hour series on Canadian-born military his- full-time career as a journalist, the emerging global culture. torian known for his numer- broadcaster and lecturer. Dyer has written nine books ous books, documentaries, and Dyer now writes a column on to date. One of his best known radio and TV series on war. international affairs, which is is The Defence of Canada: In Dyer currently lives in Lon- published in over 175 newspa- the Arms of the Empire. don, but was born in St. John’s, pers in at least 45 countries His latest book is entitled Cli- Newfoundland and joined the Many people came to know mate Wars, which will form the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve Dyer through the seven-part basis for his Salt Spring talk. at the age of 16. television series called War The April 25 event begins at While still in the naval he created with Tina Viljoen 7:30 p.m. reserve, he obtained a BA in for the National Film Board of Tickets are available now at History from Memorial Univer- Canada, which was first tele- ArtSpring (250-537-2102) for sity of Newfoundland. cast in 1983. $25. They’re expected to go He went on to get an MA in War was shown in 45 coun- quickly, so people should get Military History from Rice Uni- tries, and one episode, titled them as soon as possible. FUN SKILLS Circus course begins with open house Semance ready to Thursday, March 25 might be evenings, participants will learn just the thing. balancing, juggling and twirl- share mesmerizing Hosted by Johane Boisclaire, ing tricks, and practise poi with talents also known as Semance, it balls and ribbons. begins with a free open house For more information or to For anyone who’s ever event at Mahon Hall on March register, contact Salt Spring PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY dreamed of running away with 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. Community Education at info@ PLAY ON: Amanda Hoy, left, and Christa Rogers are seen with Long Play 33 the circus, a Community Edu- For the rest of the all-ages ssicommunityed.org, or 250- Dj Disc Purses at last weekend’s Mahon Hall craft fair. cation course that begins on course on five more Thursday 537-0037.

PERSONAL HEALTH Conquerring insomnia in sight with Sounder Sleep workshop Anna Haltrecht leads session physical and mental repose, at will,” says “Workshop participants will also learn relaxation, inner peace and surer, sounder Haltrecht in a press release. “When you self-healing techniques called DayTam- sleep. on March 27 reach that tranquil state, if you need sleep, ers™ that are practised during the day It will also benefi t those that have taken you will fall asleep.” to combat stress, tension and anxiety to the workshop previously as new move- Islanders will learn how to say goodnight In the workshop, people will learn “gen- make life more peaceful. When your life is ments will be taught. to insomnia through Anna Haltrecht’s pop- tle, remarkably effective movement tech- more peaceful, your sleep is more peace- Haltrecht trained with the founder of the ular Sounder Sleep System workshop when niques called mini-moves that are syn- ful.” Sounder Sleep System, Michael Krugman. it’s offered next on Saturday, March 27. cronized with one’s breath. The workshop runs from 1 to 4 p.m. at She is a Feldenkrais® practitioner and “The Sounder Sleep System is based on “If you wake up during the night, the Haltrecht’s Cats Pajamas Studio. Bones for Life® Trainer. the discovery that certain small, slow, gen- mini-moves get you back to sleep. They The workshop will include everything Pre-register by calling her at 250-537- tle, physical movements can shift us from will relax your body, calm your mind and people need to begin practising what she 5681 or email [email protected]. an alert, waking state to one of profound lull you to sleep. descibes as a powerful system for enhanced The fee is $40.

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* Counselling Services: Short-term counselling for adults, youth and New island canoeist calls for calm families. * Alcohol and Drug Program: Prevention and treatment service is free Trincomali rescue and confi dential. * Family Place: Stay & Play Drop in Mon. & Thurs. 9-12:30, deemed unnecessary Tues. 12:00-3:00pm. Rugg Huggers Fri. 10-1. Dad ‘N Me Sat. 8:30-10. BY SEAN MCINTYRE * Let’s Do Brunch: Tuesday, 9:30am - 12:30pm DRIFTWOOD STAFF * Food Bank: Open Tuesday, 11am - 4pm It’s diffi cult to say who was * The Wall: Indoor Rock Climbing Gym, open Thurs. & Sun. 6:30-9:30 pm. more surprised when Coast Information: [email protected] or 250-537-8970 Guard and RCMP officers * Recycle Depot: Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, approached Vincent Theriault 349 Rainbow Rd., 250-537-1200. and his 26-foot voyageur-style * Seniors Wellness Programs: Call Sharon Glover at 250-537-4607. canoe in Trincomali Channel * Emergency Mental Health Services: Available 4 pm to midnight at Lady earlier this month. Minto Hospital. Call 250-538-4840 As far as Theriault was con- * 24-hr. Crisis Line: Toll free: 1-866-386-6323. Caller is connected with the cerned, he was out for his Need Crisis Centre in Victoria. usual Sunday afternoon pad- dle with some friends. When winds and currents in the channel began whipping up the sea, onlookers from the Join us for the shoreline assumed the worst and called for help. Rescue crews came out expecting a midweek Vancouver full-on rescue mission. Emergency personnel Canucks Games!!! ended up towing Theriault and his vessel closer to shore Tuesdays, Wednesdays and, though he appreciates the lift and residents’ vigi- and Thursdays lance, the incident made him want to set things straight. New Lounge Menu “I’d just like to let people know that I know what I’m doing, because I’m going to PHOTO BY SEAN MCINTYRE Residents can get used to seeing Vincent Theriault sailing his giant canoe around the island in the be doing a lot of this,” he said COME IN TO ENTER in an interview following the weeks and months ahead. The long-time sailor asks that people take a closer look before assuming NEW non-incident. he and his customized high-speed canoe require assistance from emergency personnel. OUR DRAW FOR A “I was just surfi ng with the H30 POST-SEASON PARTY wind and having a hell of a residence. ence westward across North FOR 6. WEAR YOUR time.” “I know what danger is.” The boat was shipped America for the glory of New At 60 years of age, Theri- across the country, equipped France. LAGER CANUCKS JERSEY, ault’s experience on the water with a sail and two outriggers Over the past several weeks, VINCENT THERIAULT AND THE FIRST PINT extends from his service for added stability. Theriault has completed two Always aboard a deep-sea tug in the Ocean canoeist The fully loaded vessel non-continuous circum- IS ON US. Baffi n Sea to lobster fi shing off weighs in at more than 300 navigations of the island and $3.50/pint Canada’s East Coast and work- “I know what danger is,” he kilograms (650 pounds) and fully intends to keep hitting Hours: Mon. 7am - 3 pm • Tues.-Sun. 7am - 9pm ing off the Haitian coast. said. can reach speeds of up to 20 the water every Sunday as the Theriault said he’s also the Given the tempestuous seas km/h in the kind of wind that weather improves. inventor of a self-contained he’s faced throughout most of so alarmed Theriault’s north- In the event of a real emer- maritime rescue capsule used his life as a commercial fi sher- end onlookers. gency, Theriault carries a VHF by deep sea vessels and their man, the waters of the Salish Similar vessels made of radio, extra paddles, PFDs and crews. Sea, he said, are the ideal spot birch bark were used by Can- survival gear. In keeping with his home for a laid-back retirement. ada’s 17th-century coureurs Should people ever see province of New Brunswick’s Theriault spends much of de bois. Theriault said it was him flashing an SOS signal rich maritime and cultural his “retirement” these days common for the “coureurs” to shore, he added, that’s the history, Theriault has plenty working on island farms and to put in 10- to 12-hour days time to call for help. 121 Upper Ganges Rd. 250-537-4700 of yarns and a strong spirit of fine tuning the giant nine- paddling at between 50 Theriault offers free rides adventure that assures many person fiberglass canoe that to 60 strokes per minute as every Sunday afternoon. SALT SPRING’S ONLY AUDUBON ECO-RATED ACCOMMODATION more gems are sure to follow. sits outside his Fulford Valley they pushed European infl u- If you can catch him.

BASEBALL THIS WEEK: Local baseball season now getting GULF ISLANDS Mexico and the Zen of Cycling underway with registration blitz WEEKENDER www.gulfislands.net Second date set this store on Hereford Avenue was Registration forms are avail- the spot to bring in completed able at the Parks and Recre- free at the following locations: Saturday forms and pay the registration ation Commission office, John- The second of two registra- fee. son’s Shell Service or Sports Admiral’s Meadowbrook Apple Photo Morningside-Fulford tion dates for Salt Spring Island This Saturday the registration Traders. Barb’s Buns NE Fitness Minor Baseball and Softball will table is set up at Johnson’s Shell Photocopies of birth certifi- B-Side Raven St. Market Café be held on Saturday, March 20. Service in Ganges from 10 a.m. cates are required to complete Calvin’s ReMax Last week the Sports Traders to 2 p.m. registration. Chamber Offi ce Royal LePage Core Inn Rock Salt TENNIS Creekhouse Rendezvous Café Dagwoods Senior’s Centre Embe Bakery Seabreeze Motel PARC to take swing at disintegrating facilities Fulford Inn Seaside Fish & Chip Fulford Ferry Salt Spring Coffee Co. Fulford tennis not on property leased from the Salt Also under discussion on Golf Course Salt Spring Books Spring Island Fire Protection Monday will be commissioners’ GISS Salt Spring Inn Salt Spring Physio about to fall through District, has been budgeted at fi nal recommendations on how Greenwoods Golden Island Sears the cracks anywhere between $65,000 and to proceed with work on the ten- GVM Shipstones $75,000. nis courts at Portlock Park. Hospital Skin Sensations BY SEAN MCINTYRE “That’s a lot of money for a Discussions up to this point Harbour Foods Sports Traders DRIFTWOOD STAFF facility on rented land,” she said. indicate the commission could Harbour House Studio One Hotel The scale of work needed to Baker said the commission- choose to fill existing cracks The Local Harlan’s The Fritz improve Fulford’s public tennis ers will discuss how to proceed on courts 2, 3 and 4, or go Home Hardware Thrifty’s court means the facility could with the court issue at Monday’s with a longer-term option to Island Savings TJ Beans stay closed until 2011, accord- monthly PARC meeting at Port- resurface courts with a layer Island Star Video Transitions ing to Gayle Baker, chair of the lock Park at 7 p.m. of asphalt. Costs for the work Jana’s Bakery Uptown Pizza island’s Parks and Recreation Fulford area tennis players can have been budgeted at $9,000 Library Uniglobe Love My Kitchen Vesuvius Store Commission. rest assured that commission and up to $30,000 respectively. Long Harbour Vesuvius Ferry PARC closed the Fulford court members are aware of PARC’s PARC members are still receiv- Terminal on Board as a result of “serious safety con- ongoing commitment to tennis ing quotes for the short-term Marketplace Cafe Vesuvius Ferry cerns” posed by the courts’ dete- in the south end, Baker added. solution. Moby’s Terminal riorating conditions. Over time, she added, it’s hoped Cracks have reappeared since The anticipated cost to recon- the best and most cost-effective repair work was conducted on struct the court, which is located solution can be developed. the courts three years ago. A34 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD SPORTS & RECREATION

PROFILES Who’s at the PARC offi ce? Meet Kees, Carin, Tracey Parks and Recreation Com- She is involved with the mission member Jane Hors- minor baseball association burgh submitted the following and also enjoys the Stage- Salt Spring is lucky to mini-profi les of PARC offi ce staff coach Theatre, helps coordi- to the Driftwood for publication nate the Relay for Life, and have dedicated, as part of a public awareness she and Mark own West of the campaign being undertaken by Moon. PARC. Tracey Shaver and husband hard-working PARC staff . Joel, who owns the Ganges BY JANE HORSBURGH Sports Traders store, arrived SPECIAL TO THE DRIFTWOOD on Salt Spring in 2003. Kees Ruurs became PARC’s Salt Spring is lucky to have Shaver works as the secre- manager in 2008 and comes to dedicated, hard-working tary (preparing letters and Salt Spring from The Nether- PARC staff. minutes), clerk and recep- lands via Arizona, California, Carin Perrins is officially tionist. This last task means Alberta, Yukon, the Okanagan PARC’s administrative secre- that she functions as Salt and Oregon. tary, but she is much more. Spring’s municipal “informa- With more than 30 years’ As PARC’s “money lady,” she tion central.” experience supervising parks does accounting and produc- Residents and visitors alike and recreational facilities, es accurate budgets. call PARC’s office with a mul- negotiating agreements and Perrins can save here, trans- titude of queries, such as preparing budgets, Ruurs is fer a surplus there and track “When are you coming to col- turning PARC into a vibrant, every penny spent. lect my brush?” or “What time useful service that all Salt She runs the Saturday mar- is the next ferry?” Springers can utilize and ket, which is a PARC respon- While more questions are enjoy. sibility, is the go-to person now asked about our trails Ruurs and his wife Mar- for questions about Rainbow and beaches, Shaver feels griet, who is an internation- Road Pool and organizes the most Salt Springers don’t real- ally renowned author of chil- successful Camp Colossal for ize how varied PARC’s tasks dren’s books, have adopted kids. are. “Ask us questions!” she Salt Spring Islander’s multi- When outside groups says. tasking skills. use PARC property, Perrins Born in Burnaby, Shaver They run Between the Cov- ensures they have the neces- lived in Santa Rosa, California ers Book Lovers’ B&B. They sary insurance. for some years. chose Salt Spring for its Perrins and her husband She and Joel were drawn to “green” attitude and climate. Mark came to Salt Spring from Salt Spring because as a child Also, Ruurs currently vol- Richmond in 1984 to help she spent summers here with unteers with the Salt Spring build Mark’s parents’ house. her grandparents. Conservancy and fire depart- They stayed and now Mark She is also a multi-tasking ment to eradicate the inva- runs Crystal Blue Pools & Spa. mom, taking sons Dylan and sive, flammable Scotch Sons Christopher and Erik Brennan to basketball and broom, which is a serious PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY keep this working mom busy. baseball. fire hazard. PARC staff , from left: Tracey Shaver, Kees Ruurs and Carin Perrins.

VOLLEYBALL GISS grad shines on national court HEALTH UBC-Okanagan places “This is quite an accomplish- not quit talking about the cal- ment for a rookie player on a ibre of his play as a first-year third in fi nals national stage. I have no doubt player and the happy, positive & A stand-out performance from that there will be many more manner in which he played the former Gulf Islands Second- great achievements to come for game.” Wellness ary School volleyball sensation Chris in his volleyball career,” The Titans went on to win the Chris Howe helped the Okana- said Kellie Booth, Howe’s former 2010 national title. gan Heat earn a bronze medal at coach at GISS. Howe and the Okanagan the Canadian Colleges Athletic “He is a fi ne young man, with Heat qualified for the eight- Association National Volleyball a tremendous work ethic and I team event after clinching IN THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS Championships in Edmonton am very proud of him.” third place at the BCCAA Pro- over the weekend. Booth said she watched the vincial Finals in Victoria earlier BUSINESS? ADVERTISE HERE! Howe, who graduated from games on the internet. this month. • Limited space available for GISS in 2009, earned a player- “All of Salt Spring would have Howe was a unanimous selec- of-the-match award in his game been proud of the way Chris tion to the province’s all-rookie upcoming editions against Quebec’s Limoilou carried himself on this national team following the March 12 • Popular with readers Titans. stage. The commentator could fi nal. • Great rate! Do you have YOUTH SOCCER something to say about a story or letter? Rothwell immersed in Comment on-line Your ad @ gulfi slandsdriftwood.com Whitecaps soccer event BY LAUREN ANDERSON is only GISS WORK EXPERIENCE STUDENT Salt Spring athlete Kimberly Rothwell competed $29.00 in last weekend’s Whitecaps West Coast College Showcase in Surrey. per week 537-1501 The showcase was an invitation-only event that gave young soccer players the opportunity to listen to guest speakers from North America, com- CALL TODAY. pete, and show off their skills in front of college RICK MACKINNON KIMBERLY YOUNG PH: 250-537-9933 EXT. 202 PH: 250-537-9933 EXT. 205 FAX: 250-537-2613 FAX: 250-537-2613 and university coaches and scouts. email: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] “Getting the chance to play with all the girls I normally played against” was the best experience of the weekend, she said. Rothwell’s name was added to the list of athletes attending after she sent in a player profi le. “We·ll get wet The 14-year-old high school student attends A nnivers ary GISS while not on the fi eld during practices and 1960-2010 SHARON GLYNN KAREN HEPP PH: 250-537-9933 EXT. 211 PH: 250-537-9933 EXT. 214 so you don·t have to.” games. Rothwell has been playing on a soccer '5,&)3,!.$3 FAX: 250-537-2613 FAX: 250-537-2613 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] team since she was in the second grade and now plays for the Upper Vancouver Island Metro U15 $RIFTWOOD9/52#/--5.)49.%730!0%23).#% • 5” GUTTERS • SOFFIT • DOWN SPOUT • GUTTERGUARDS girls team. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | A35 DRIFTWOOD CALL Classifieds 250-537-9933 or 310-3535 www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com OVER 20,000 CLASSIFIEDS ON-LINE UPDATED DAILY PLACE AN AD DEADLINES WHAT IT COSTS YOUR AD ON-LINE BOOK YOUR AD In person at 328 Lower Ganges Rd., Ganges GULF ISLANDS 3 LINE CLASSIFIEDS All ads booked in the Driftwood ON-LINE By telephone 310-3535 or 250-537-9933 $12.95 - additional lines 92¢ ea Classifieds appear on-line at All ads are posted to BCClassified.com Book your classifieds online or fax 250-537-2613 Published WEDNESDAYS www.bcclassified.com - open 24 hours a day Employment ads also listed on line at By email to classified@gulfislands.net Display deadline: Monday 4 pm EMPLOYMENT ADS 3 line rate $14.96 - additional www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com By post to Driftwood, 328 Lower Ganges Rd., www.bcjobnetwork.com Word ad deadline: Tuesday 10 am lines 1.25¢ ea or Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V3 Auto ads also listed on line at All ads are posted to GULF ISLANDS www.bcautocentral.com bcclassified.com Payment BCJobNetwork.com and Over 20,000 on-line ads updated dailyily By cash, debit, WEEKENDER BCClassified.com Mastercard or Visa. DISPLAY ADS Published FRIDAYS Classifieds are prepaid $11.20 per col. inch unless you have Display deadline: an advertising account. Wednesday 10 am Word ad deadline: Wednesday 4 pm

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Going www.ladymintofoundation.com launch of the C-Train. ISOBEL KERR While living and painting in Isobel died peacefully in her sleep on 8 March 2010 at Elbow Park, Calgary, she was an Lady Minto Hospital. Born 27 January 1922 in Ladysmith active member of Christ Church, 50! enjoyed golfi ng at the Glencoe BC, the only child of Bert and Kate Mainwaring, Isobel is Golf & Country Club and most remembered with love by sons Richard (Janice McLean) Carrie Louise importantly, loved and cared for of Salt Spring Island and Bruce (Janet) of Victoria, Happy her entire family. Away from granddaughters Kathryn and Erin, and by numerous home, she traveled extensively friends and family members. Birthday Cunningham to paint in Europe and to work in Taipei and Hong Kong. As Isobel grew up on Vancouver Island where her Karen a “Snow Bird” in Arizona and grandparents had homesteaded in the 1870s. Wherever Alexandra Margaret Hawaii, she shared her love of Bell (nee Porteous), else she lived, Isobel always considered Vancouver Island 1910 - 2010 travel with her entire family by to be her home. As an Air Force wife for 14 years, Isobel artist, died peacefully at the including them on these, and raised her sons in trailer camps at various RCAF stations DEATHS d age of 76 (June 16,1933-March many other trips. 11, 2010) on Salt Spring In 2003, Alexandra became in Canada and France. Although the conditions were WENDY LEIGH CROMIE Passed away peacefully at Greenwoods on Feb. 24, Island, B.C., with daffodils and a Salt Spring Islander and often primitive, Isobel enjoyed the opportunities to travel, DecemberDecember 7,7,1974- 1947- 2010 just 5 days before her 100th birthday. Born to crocuses blooming. embraced island life, pursuing especially in Europe. At 40, she unexpectedly had to March 11,2010 March 11, 2010 Louise S. Davis, noted educator, and Albert B. Davis, DRIFTWOODAlexandra (Sandra) PUBLISHING blazed her art andPREPAID--ROB as a member of the DRIFTWOODcombine single parenting PUBLISHING with building PREPAID-- a new life and Passed away peacefully at engineer, in New Orleans. Carrie Louise met Cyril her own trail and left a mark Weavers and Spinners Guild, career. After going back to school, Isobel obtained an home, surrounded by those Cunningham from Victoria, her future husband, BELLfrom her- ALEXANDRA start in Arcola, BELLPainters Guild, Probus Club, RICHARD KERR OBIT who loved her. She will be DRIFTWOOD PUBLISHING PREPAID--AL editor’s position at the Ottawa Citizen, where she worked when he was working for her uncle and training to 2Saskatchewan--- x 432.00 through Bridge Club, Book Club and a 2 x 432.00 deeply missed by her chil- CUNNINGHAM OBIT school years in Winnipeg, with until retirement. dren Patrick (Tee), Lyndsay be an entomologist in New Orleans. Carrie Louise 4266484 parishioner of the Anglican 4264668 (Steve), and Anna (Luke) 2 x 396.00 summer trains to Carlyle, the Church. As she had throughout Throughout her life, Isobel had a knack for forming lasting and her Grandchildren Oli- and Cyril moved to Canada when she was 19 years DEATHSlake, and her grandparents and DEATHS 4264685 her entire life, Alexandra friendships. She delighted in surprising her friends and ver, Emily, Lara and Lucy. of age. They were married for 63 years. The couple through the family she built with continued to welcome family Survived by her brothers family with occasional risk-taking, most notably her Barney and Patrick, and her DEATHSretired in 1965 on Salt Spring along with other her husband, Bobby: her three and friends to the beautiful sister Jill. members of her bridge club, who were looking for children Nancy (Kevan King), island world she created and paragliding adventure in Mexico. Isobel derived great Special thanks to Dr. Bar- adventure. Carrie Louse was a treasurer for the Rob (Lynne) and June (Scott ensured that each visitor pleasure from contact with nature at the cottage she had clay, Susan Banks and the Simmons), and her six Calgary- enjoyed treats and experiences wonderful staff at Lady Min- North Vancouver School’s band and the North Shore built near Algonquin Park. From her childhood, Isobel was to. Victorian Order of Nurses during the 1950’s and born grandchildren, Kathleen, meant especially for them, a very fond of animals and passed this trait to her sons. Parker, Jillian, Amanda, Keith ritual she continued until the Deepest gratitude to 1960’s. Carrie Louise was known for her wit and Salt Wendy’s dear friend, Romi, and Thomas---until her fi nal end of her wonderful life. The last six years of Isobel’s life were spent at the Extended for all his help. Spring bridge tournaments. Mourned by her son, “Salt Spring Moment”. Care Unit of Lady Minto Hospital, only a short distance For Wendy, give fl owers to Allen (Maxine), nephews Gary (Ernell) and Allen A service will be held at St. someone you love. Alexandra was a communicator from where her life began. The family would like to express Jr., nieces Jerie-Lynn (Mike) and Peggy (Ray) and Mark’s Church, 961 North with an eclectic and extensive our deep appreciation and thanks to the hospital staff and friends and Greenwoods’ staff. Special thanks to body of work both as a End Road, north of Central, COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS volunteers who were extremely caring and helped to ease Greenwoods for the many years of wonderful care radio journalist and travel Salt Spring Island, B.C., at the difÀ cult last years of this “tough old bird” – as Isobel and thoughtfulness both at the daycare level and writer. She provided public 2:00 PM Friday, March 19. COMING EVENTS liked to describe herself. Isobel’s ashes will be scattered, as in permanent residence. Their dedicated staff and relations expertise to The In lieu of donations or fl owers, Heart and Stroke Foundation Alexandra would have she requested, on the shores of the PaciÀ c. There will be no FABULOUS FLEAMARKET, caring personnel made her life trulty worthwhile of Alberta, the Alberta appreciated those who knew service at Isobel’s request. Donations in Isobel’s memory DATES HAVE CHANGED during her later years. A celebration of her life, New Sat. Mar. 20, 10am to 2pm at Trucking Association, several and loved her doing something may be made to the SPCA or the Lady Minto Hospital Orleans style, was held at home. A graveside service Fulford Hall. Table rental 8ft. oil companies, and lastly to nice for themselves or their Foundation Extended Care Fund. $20, 4ft. $10. Delicious home- for family is planned. Calgary Transit during the family in her memory. made food available. Books 250-537-5482. 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ARGENTINE TANGO FAREWELL GATHERING Denton, John Norman Pool Equipment ARGENTINE TANGO Mallory _ Died suddenly SSPLASH--SSPLASH FUNDRAISER DANCE TheMEL Family SUMNER of from an arterial embolism 2 x 72.00 Fundraising Burgers Saturday,KAREN PEDERSON March 20, moving March 11 in hospital on 4266480 9pm, $10 MEL SUMNER PUBLIC FORUM Saltspring Island. J.D., Outside Country Grocer preceeded by: COMING EVENTS Argentine Tango Lessons invite his many “We Have Never Died Like an irrepressible wheeler- friends to a farewell This” dealer with a booming Saturday, March 20 Robert Creese and Julianna Slomka With Katherine Murray 3:00 - 4:00 pm gathering for him March 30, 2010 voice, never met an Beginners / Intermediate 9-7 p.m. 10 am - 2 pm 4:30 - 5:30 pm argument he didn't like. Intermediate / Advanced Sunday, March 21 Lion’s Club Hall John was a longtime horse Classes are $15 each or both / $25 2:30 - 4:30 pm A discussion of new breeder and owner who Classes and Milonga at: approaches to palliative All Saints Anglican Church at the care. knew nearly everyone involved in equestrian 110 Park Drive activities in British Columbia. Born in Vancouver Info: Karen Pedersen 250.538.7472 Seniors Services Centre, Sponsored by Bob Akerman http://www.ssitango.com Memorial Funds as a gift to on June 17, 1927, he met and married Dorinne [email protected] 379 Lower Ganges Road the community. No fee. in Calgary in 1952-53. In the early days they hit Donation can be made to After 35 years on Bessie Dane Foundation. DRIFTWOODthe road across PUBLISHING Canada, selling PREPAID--LYNN encyclopedias to S.S.I. Mel is moving everyone from millionaire entrepreneurs to dirt- For more information call DENTON - JOHN OBIT to be with family in Beacon Community Services poor farmers. The family spent 1961-64 working CELESTE MALLETT--OPENING SOON BINGO at 537-9895. 2in x Australia.360.00 John passed the Canadian Securities 2 x 216.00 MEADEN HALL Vernon. B.C. Royal Canadian Legion 4266542Course in 1968 and for many years was a fi xture 4257333 Come to wish him well SALE DEATHSon the Howe Street investment scene. He is COMING EVENTS 7 PM THURSDAY 20% survived by Dorinne, daughters Laurie (David) March 18 SALT SPRING BOOKS Early Birds, 6:30 pm EXTRA OFF and Lynne (Mark), grandchildren Robert (Doris) IRON GATE SPECIAL and Patricia, great-grandchildren Lance and Sponsored by all SALE ITEMS Maximo, brothers Robin and Pat and sister Ladies Auxiliary AL’S ASIAN TREASURES Rosalyn. As per John's wishes there will be no Royal Canadian Legion Br. 92 30% OFF formal funeral service. Please raise a glass of All proceeds to bursaries 250-732-3696 your favourite libation in his memory and if for Salt Spring Students. All in-stock Art you see fi t, donations to the SPCA Biscuit Fund Supplies till would be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the staff at Lady Minto hospital, especially Dr. CLASS SERIES March 31st. INTRODUCING David Woodley and Dr. Jan MacPhail and all the nurses and paramedics. MINDFULNESS Salt Eea att, p isis , s e le ffe New shipment e lii le (Vipassana) r p p e rea , L mpl Arrangements by Hayward's funeral home. d sim Island Comfort Quilts . s . Spring . 250-537-1022. MEDITATION in for spring! Books Quilting Bee with Heather Martin Metal gates, outdoor benches, 7 Thursday evenings, 250-537-2812 Sunday 28 March 2010 starting April 1. hand carved garden stone, wood sculptures, slate pots SOUNDER SLEEP 9:00-4:30 Registration: Workshop William Wowchuk [email protected] and many more unusual fi nds. with Anna Haltrecht. Mar. 27, 1-4pm, $40. 250-537-5681. Farmers’ Institute Hall Discover Indonesia at Al’s Asian Treasures ISLAND COMFORT QUILTS--QUILTING BEE Community Theatre %PSPUIZ

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he was pleased to contribute. graduate scholarship hon- Eea att, p isis , s e le ffe e lii e rea p, L ple Refreshments served ead im d si ours Bill’s lifetime interest in .. s In 1984, we again returned to . Prevost; Bill loved the farm, cell biology. Call 537-2812 for info GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | A37 DEADLINES DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS TUESDAY 10 AM [email protected]

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TARSWELL Last seen Mar. 6 on REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Now Hiring 2 x 144.00 Quebec Dr. He’s a For all positions for our AFFORDABLE 4266238 handsome and loveable restaurant, bar, hotel LOST & FOUND fellow and very much and cold beer and wine HOUSING STRATEGY store. needed at home on Beacon Community Services is interested in receiving Apply with resume ISLANDS TRUST, SALT SPRING--REQUEST applications for Casual Community Health Workers stating experience and FORIslands PROPOSAL Trust wishes to engage the services Maliview. (CHW’s) to provide home support in the community. references to 2of x 216.00a Consultant to research, design and plan Please call if seen or found - 537-0675 Box 16 a Salt Spring Island Community Affordable Quali¿ cations: c/o Driftwood Publishing 4257398 BEACON• Community COMMUNITY Health Worker/Resident SERVICES--HEALTH Care Attendant 328 Lower Ganges Rd. Housing Strategy. The work will be conducted Salt Spring Island, BC INFORMATION INFORMATION INFORMATION WORKERCerti¿ cate, or equivalent quali¿ cation in partnership with community agencies that • Or, extensive experience in the areas of providing V8K 2X8 are working to resolve barriers to housing. 2 x 288.00 personal care, medication administration, assistance ROCK SALT restaurant is Request for Proposal documents may be 4259698with mobilization, care of clients and cognitive gearing up for spring. We are Annual hiring baristas, servers and obtained from Islands Trust Salt Spring Local HELPimpairment WANTED dishwashers. Apply by email Planning Offi ce, 500 Lower Ganges Road, [email protected] or General apply in person -ask for Jane. Telephone 250-537-9144. Proposals will be GULF ISLANDS SENIORS RESIDENCE-- Reliable car is required WORK AVAILABLE with accepted up until March 26, 2009. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGMeeting Please state your days and times of availability: small Property Maintenance For further information, contact Justine Starke minimum of one block of time on week-ends (mornings Co. for upcoming grass mow- 2 Thex 144.00 Gulf Islands Seniors Residence will ing season; preference given at 250-538-5603. 4241818be holding its' Annual General Meeting and/or evenings) to persons with experience in mowing, trimming, light gar- INFORMATIONon Saturday, March 20th at 9:30 am at Please submit resumes to [email protected] or dening and some heavy lifting. Meadowbrook Seniors' Residence, 121 Atkins mail to: Beacon Community Services, #2-137 Crofton Phone 250-537-5191. Road, Salt Spring Island. All members and Road, Salt Spring Island, V8K 2R8 TRADES, TECHNICAL those who may be interested in becoming Thank you to all applicants for your interest. Run it ‘til members are urged to attend. CARPENTERS/REMODEL- Only those invited to attend an interview will be contacted. ERS $25+/hour. Canada’s leading home repair and re- DRIFTWOOD PUBLISHING HOUSE ADS-- modeling company is seeking it sells. $24.99 carpenters, remodelers, skilled RUN IT TILL IT SELLS #2 tradespeople (M/F) in Vancou- Run your classifi ed ad in Connecting your giving to island needs SUMMER DAY CAMP LEADERS ver, Victoria, Okanagan Val- 2 x 216.00 ley. Apply Toll-Free 1-800- The Driftwood ‘til it sells! %ACH YEAR YOUR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Salt Spring Island 884-2639 or www.handyman- 4237384 FOUNDATION, SALT SPRING ISLAND-- connection.ca. INFORMATIONAll ads appear on-line at: ISLAND NEEDSDISTRIBUTESOVER INGRANTSTOOUR Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation is looking for gulfi slandsdriftwood.com and bcclassifi ed.com 2 x 144.00 ISLANDgS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS 0LEASE innovative and enthusiastic leaders to create a fantastic WORK WANTED SEND YOUR DONATION TO 33)& "OX  experience for participants of its 2010 Camp Colossal summer 4237307 COMPLETE GARDEN Your private party (merchandise) classifi ed ad will run in our 'ANGES 0/ 33) "# 6+ 6 OR DONATE daycamp program. Camp Colossal is a 44 day, Monday to main- next 4 insertions • If you need to modify the ad or run it INFORMATION tenance, Fruit tree pruning. 15 THROUGHTHE&OUNDATIONgSWEBSITE Friday program, that takes place in July and August with a yrs. exp. Call Doug 250-653- again, just call us and we'll run it again for another focus on local outdoor activities and crafts for children in the 9292. • • 4 insertions Extra lines at ½ price &OR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE GO TO THE WEBSITE PHONE 5 to 12 age group. The Camp offers a number of off-island day Please, no more than 3 items, call PARKS, ARTS & RECREATION, SSI--CAMP FOR ALL your lawn care   OREMAILINFO SALTSPRINGISLANDFOUNDATIONORG trips to venues such as the Shaw Discovery Centre and the needs. Mowing, Weed eating. to remove an item. WWWSALTSPRINGISLANDFOUNDATIONORG LEADERSChemainus Theatre. Call the Handyman at 250- 2 Thisx 288.00 is a bargaining unit position (CUPE Local 1989). Camp 537-7636. 4241977Leaders will be employees of the Capital Regional District FOR ALL your odd-jobs, both HELP(CRD) and WANTED are paid every two weeks at a rate of $12.67/$14.11 in and around your house- per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefi ts ($14.19/$15.80 per hour). Phone the Handyman at 250- 537-7636 First Aid Certifi cation, a Class “4” B.C. Drivers Licence and a clean driving record are mandatory. Lifeguard Certifi cation FRAMING CREW available, SEARS, SALT SPRING ISLAND--SCRATCH & SAVE is an asset. call Ron 250-537-8885. 4 x 144.00 Reply in writing, on or before March 31, 2010 including a JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER 4266474 resume and references, to: Contractor available. Addi- Camp Colossal tions, renovations, solariums, INFORMATION sun decks, concrete work. Salt Spring Island Parks and Quality experience and integ- Recreation Commission rity. Jim Anderson 250-537- 145 Vesuvius Bay Road 0779. References. Salt Spring Island BC V8K 1K3 NEED HELP in your garden? Email: [email protected] Weeding, planting and more! Phone 250-931-1008 A38 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD DEADLINES DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS TUESDAY 10 AM [email protected]

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Weekly Specials in Effect from Wednesday, March 17th to Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 B SECTION EDUCATION WEEK 2010 AN UPDATE FROM SCHOOL DISTRICT 64

INSIDE THIS SPECIAL ISSUE: NEWS AND INFORMATION ON SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS FROM • Salt Spring Island • Pender Islands • Saturna Island • Mayne Island • Galiano Island

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$RIFTWOOD9/52#/--5.)49.%730!0%23).#% B2 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD EDUCATION WEEK GULF ISLANDS SECONDARY SCHOOL Fact File GISS • Facility built in 1994 • 600 students • Grades 9 to 12 • International students from everywhere • Active PAC and School Planning Council • Full complement of academic programs • Extensive fi ne arts programs, including GISPA • Partnership in Trades programs with Camosun College • Secondary School Apprenticeship programs • Strong applied skills programs • All major athletic programs • Student leadership courses & opportunities • Many extra-curricular functions and events • French and Spanish, including French Immersion • Distributed Learning for independent learn- ers • Phoenix Program for a different way and place to learn • Excellent adult education program • Strong sense of environmental and human sustainability • High achieving, socially responsible students

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE GISS YEAR BOOK CLASS Above and at right, students and teachers at work at Gulf Islands Secondary School. Mentors, apprentices, students, teachers grow together at GISS GISS is on the small side, as high a perfect example. It is not unusual to And the teachers come away know- schools go, and therein lies its strength. see a group of dancers, musicians or ing that students need a wide variety of With about 600 students and 40 staff actors working intently together creat- ways to learn. working side by side every day, the ing, learning, practising and perform- It is inspiring to see teachers model- opportunities to know people well and ing without an adult in sight. ing the authentic cooperation that they the necessity to be involved with many Master students mentor, tutor and ask of their students. different people and projects creates teach each other so they can collec- More and more our staff are engaged a culture of diversity and support that tively create an unforgettable perfor- in team teaching, sharing tried tech- can only happen when you’re small. mance. And the teachers come away nologies and innovations, inter-cur- And when you combine that with knowing that students need frequent ricular planning and inter-disciplined the passion people bring to their work opportunities to learn from and with programming. at this place, you have a school that is each other. With a common goal of excellence, rich with diversity and a place that has We have an increasing number of stu- our staff actively support each other, something for everyone. dents engaging in community appren- learn from each other and create new Our district has been learning for a ticeships — in carpentry, cooking, metal and interesting ways to encourage stu- while now about the idea of a cogni- work, horticulture and more. dents to find their passion and take tive apprenticeship — skilled mentors Students are choosing to take a semes- away all that they can from their years teaching their apprentices. ter outside the regular classroom to at this school. GISS has a balance of youth and expe- learn about their passion with a skilled So, small is amazing. All 640 of us rience teaching in our classrooms, and community mentor — a step toward a know each other well, support each the mentors are not always as expect- college trades program. other, embrace learning and work hard ed. The greatest benefit is likely the fact on our relationships. Teachers at every stage of their careers that these students return to the class- Mentors and apprentices, students are actively learning from each other room with purpose and skills that only and teachers all grow together. And this and, especially, from their students. result from an authentic learning expe- can really only happen when you’re on Our performing arts programs are rience. the small side, as high schools go. Early learning in district 64 SD 64 is pleased to have Early who work with young children include songs, stories, art activ- Learning programs for children together to form a cohesive pic- ities and lots of playtime. from 0 to fi ve years- ld on all of ture of what happens for young Some programs include ele- our Gulf Islands. Gulf Islands families. mentary and middle school vol- We have Strong Start Centres Workshops for early child- unteers, secondary school work that we call ELF (Early Learning hood educators and others experience students and adults for Families) or Morning Stars working with young children as working on their ECE certifi ca- (on Galiano) at many of our well as workshops for parents tion. schools. have been part of this initiative. Check with your local school In partnership with Salt Other projects include a bro- to fi nd hours of operation. Spring Community services and chure of services for families Our program facilitators are Mayne Island Early Childhood and a calendar of activities for Janice Shields (Fulford), Janet Society we have Parent Child preschoolers. Hoag (Salt Spring Elementary), Mother Goose programs, and Strong Start Centres are pro- Janisse Browning (Galiano), book and toy libraries currently grams for very young children Tina Farmilo (Mayne), Trish running at two schools. and their parents, grandparents Hoffman (Pender) and Hetty The Coalition for Children or caregivers to attend togeth- Willemeumier (Saturna). If you and Families of the Gulf Islands er. have a child under five years PHOTO BY JOHN CAMERON (of which SD64 is a member) has Early Childhood Educa- old, please come and join in Young students in SD 64’s Strong Start program. been working to bring all those tors design these programs to the fun. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | B3 EDUCATION WEEK SATURNA ISLAND SCHOOL Adventures on SSI BY MICHELLE SPENCER with clay and understand the process SATURNA TEACHER of throwing, firing and glazing. Stu- The weather has become brighter dents created several unique pieces and so have the spirits of the students of from mugs to masks, with a few added Saturna Island School. For a few weeks penguins and mini-spoons in between. in February, students, along with a few Not to worry, the disc golf course has enthusiastic parent volunteers, have not been overlooked; we have taken been visiting Salt Spring Island to enjoy advantage of the warmer weather to swimming lessons at the new pool. do a few rounds of disc golf, while still Taking the water taxi in the morn- fi nding the time to play forest games ing is still a new and thrilling experi- and mapping challenges in the beauti- ence for some of us. We join the Pender ful park environment. Island students for the trip through the After a morning of activities and islands, pointing out birds and chatting walking around the town, we are ready about the day, just as the sun begins for a swim in the pool and another to peek over the islands. The morning swimming lesson from the skilled life- before swimming provides a perfect guards. At the same time we looked for- platform for exploring the Salt Spring ward to visiting the fi re station and the community and participating in vari- Salt Spring Cheese Company on future ous activities. trips. A sincere thank you to the Salt Canadian customs offi cers gave us Spring community and to all those who PHOTO COURTESY OF SEEC. a warm welcome as they screened our have helped make these trips exciting Saturna Island school kids enjoy one of many outings. bags and scanned our clothing upon and successful! arrival to the dock. This tour of the CATSA security bus parked at the coast guard office was an informative and exciting start to the day, followed by a question and answer period with a few Fact File Saturna Island School enthusiastic local police offi cers. During our time, we have expanded • Principal educator: Steve Dunsmuir • SEEC is featured in a national docu- tural events and connections our understanding of maple tapping • Elementary teacher: Michelle Spencer mentary “Evolving Education: Learning in • Annual Christmas Concert an important at the Harbour House farm, looked for • Secretary/ custodian: Laura Dunsmuir the 21st Century” (Check us out on You- seasonal tradition interesting objects on the GPS systems • Located in the Lyall Creek valley, short Tube @ CCL: Engaging Education Creat- • Salmon enhancement and Streamkeep- on the coast guard boats, learned about walk from the beach and Gulf Islands ing Community) er programs on Lyall Creek genetically modified food from Dan National Park • Eco-Adventure day and overnight pro- • Currently developing a sustainable Jason at Salt Spring Seeds, and tasted • A multi-age learning community of grams for visiting classes learning and living centre at Haggis Farm interesting fruits and cheeses at Thrifty grades 1 to 12 • Very active and supportive Parent Advi- that will provide residences for visiting stu- Foods. • 50 per cent of students Saturna resi- sory Committee, Saturna Ecological Edu- dents and rustic camping for Eco-Adven- We have also been lucky enough dents, 50 per cent Salt Spring Island cation Society and island community ture groups to work with local potter Leann Nor- • Incredible 1 to 7 teacher to student ratio • Visits to other district schools for cul- • Website: www.seec64.ca gard, who inspired us to play openly

Early Learning in SD64

SD 64 is pleased to have Early Learning programs for children from 0-5 years old on all of our Gulf Islands. We have Strong Start Centres that we call ELF School District No. 64 (Gulf Islands) (Early Learning for Families) or Morning Stars (on Galiano) at many of our schools. www.sd64.bc.ca In partnership with Salt Spring Community Services and Mayne Island Early Childhood Society we have Parent Child Mother Goose programs, and Book and Toy libraries currently running at two schools.

The Coalition for Children and Families of the Gulf Islands (of which SD64 is a member) has been working to bring all those who work with young children together to form a cohesive picture of what happens for young Gulf Islands families.

Workshops for early childhood educators and others working with young children as well as workshops for parents have been part of this initiative. Other projects include a brochure of services for families and a calendar of activities for preschoolers.

Check with your local school Strong Start Centres are to fi nd hours of operation. Our programs for very young children program facilitators are Janice and their parents, grandparents or Shields (Fulford), Janet Hoag caregivers to attend together. Early Childhood Educators design these (Salt Spring Elementary), Janisse programs to include songs, stories, Browning (Galiano), Tina Farmilo art activities and lots of playtime. (Mayne), Trish Hoffman (Pender) Some programs include elementary and Hetty Willemeumier and middle school volunteers, (Saturna). If you have a child secondary school work experience under 5 years old, please come students and adults working on their and join in the fun! ECE certifi cation.

PHOTOS: John Cameron B4 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD EDUCATION WEEK SALT SPRING ISLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL Striving for success at SS middle school At Salt Spring Island Middle School, Late French Immersion Programs. we serve all students in grades 6 Throughout the year we are revisiting through 8 from Salt Spring Island, as this concept with activities designed well as any students who choose to to refocus on contributing to the make the journey across the water classroom and school community, from the other islands in our district solving problems in peaceful ways, or from Vancouver Island. valuing diversity and defending These are formative years for our human rights, and exercising demo- students: we acknowledge that the cratic rights and responsibilities. learning interests, skills, self-concept We encourage parents and the and values they will hold as adults community at large to become will largely be formed during their involved in our school. From the journey through adolescence. pool of talent, passions, and exper- Our school goals this year are to tise in the community there are a improve student achievement in great many things that can be con- Literacy and Language, Mathemat- tributed to augment education for ics and Social Responsibility. This our students. We have been fortu- year some of the strategies we have nate to welcome a variety of local implemented to actively address artists into our building this year to these goals are the reduction of class work with students and teachers in size for our Grade 6/7 Math classes, our expanded exploratory program. and offering small group learning In addition, local authors have been assistance support to reading groups volunteering their time to meet with at all grade and ability levels. students in a series of writing work- In addition, we started the year shops, and an environmental club is off with our second annual Social in its early stages. Responsibility Week where students The theme of this year’s education

PHOTOS BY JOHN CAMERON were assigned to small groups with week is “Student Success” and at SIMS Above, youngsters read intently; below right, students take part in the shop program representation from each grade we celebrate every student’s success and from both our English and and strive to help each student excel.

Fact File Salt Spring Island Middle School • Curriculum and programming based on school community, including a strong and how learning works best for adolescents. We active PAC, and those who volunteer as coach- are actively adding to our educational offer- es, mentors, tutors, guest speakers, workshop ings, including an expanded Exploratory Pro- facilitators, gardeners, carpenters, drivers, gram and opportunities for constructivist learn- fundraisers, field trip coordinators, school ing and ecological education. store volunteers, “Safe Arrival” phoners and • An active sports program that focuses on much more! skill development, fun, and friendly competi- • Special events include a PAC-sponsored tion. Music instruction that includes band and Talent Night and Student Showcase on Satur- choral options. We encourage all students to day, April 24. take part! • You can also check us out online! simss- • Parents who are actively involved in our chool.sd64.bc.ca

French programs in offered SD 64 A student’s School District 64 offers Exam are awarded a BC Bilin- French Language programs gual Dogwood. perspective from Grade 5 to 12 and stu- As a program, French Immersion has con- dents can opt to follow the Intensive French sistently offered and delivered a well-round- traditional French Second Immersion Pilot Project ed education that has, and will continue to, Language classes or to join This year, SD 64 is pilot- prepare me for a world full of francophones. the Late French Immersion ing a new delivery model for As an experience, however, it’s given me so program which starts in grade the Senior component of its much more. 6. French Immersion program It’s been six years since I was signed up with a group of Grade 11 stu- for Immersion by my parents, along with a French Second Language dents. group of rowdy, hormonal 11-year-olds like program The goal is to involve stu- myself who had as little knowledge of the Students in Grade 5 receive dents in an intensive semester language as I did — that is, none. French instruction generally of French during the second It was scary, it was strange. I thought I’d from their classroom teach- semester of their Grade 11 never be able to understand any of my les- er and the focus is on basic year rather than having their sons, and I was nervous around so many vocabulary and structures. last courses spread over three new people. Instruction at the Middle semesters. his will allow stu- However, it didn’t take long to settle in: all School and GISS is provided PHOTO CONTRIBUTED dents to really focus on the of the students were in the same boat that I by French language specialists French Immersion students work on a PowerPoint project. French language and offer was in. and, while focusing mainly on more fl exibility for curriculum Now, as I near the end of my French conversational French, the Late French Immersion acy, encompassing listening, integration and field trips. Immersion odyssey, I am pleased to say that program does include some Program in speaking, reading, and writing During this intensive semes- I understand all of my lessons, and what’s reading and writing of short School District 64 skills . ter, the students will com- more, have a strong connection with all of texts. For over 25 years now, SD The program offers a higher plete their last three French my classmates. Teachers use a communica- 64 has offered a rich and very percentage of classes in French Immersion required courses There’s nothing like bonding over a com- tive approach using up to date successful French Immersion in the beginning and this per- and will also be involved in an mon goal, and we’ve been striving towards resources. program starting in Grade 6 centage decreases as the stu- Independent Directed Stud- ours together for six years. As a pilot project in 2009- and expanding all the way to dents reach high school. ies project based on an area We moved through middle and high 2010, students and teachers Grade 12. Except for the French of personal interest. Some of school with a chain of incredible teachers in Grade 5 classrooms on Much of what has been classes per se, the curriculum these projects will also involve that enriched our understanding of the Salt Spring have benefited recently learned about lan- content is the same as in the connecting with the commu- language through support and amazing, from the expertise of a spe- guage acquisition has inspired regular English program but nity. Students will also be trav- eye-opening trips: a two-week exchange cialist trainer in the AIM the Immersion model: we the instructional language is eling to Ottawa for a week of with a class from Quebec; a weekend method, a new language acquire language through French and students complete full immersion while partici- spent at Bamfield marine biology cen- acquisition program based active immersion experi- all assignments and activities pating in Youth Forum Cana- tre; a visit to the French sites at the 2010 on integrating gestures and ences. In French Immersion, in French. Resource, refer- da, a project partly funded by Olympics. drama in the French pro- French is used in the class- ence, and library materials are Canadian Heritage. It certainly hasn’t been an easy ride, but it gram. room for communication by provided in French as much We hope that this approach is without a doubt one of the most fun that We hope to be able to adopt teachers and students in a as possible. will allow our students to I’ve ever had. this approach for all of our variety of contexts and sub- Students who successfully reach yet an even higher level DANIELLE TOPAZ French Second Language ject matters. complete the whole program of profi ciency in French while GRADE 12 FRENCH IMMERSION classes at the elementary lev- The goal is to develop a high from grades 6-12 and the freeing their schedule up for GISS els in the near future. level of oral fl uency and liter- French Immersion Provincial their graduation year. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | B5 EDUCATION WEEK MAYNE ISLAND SCHOOL Programs for all ages and needs Mayne Elementary and Junior Secondary is a dynamic school currently serving 38 students in grades K-8. Our students are divided into two dis- tinct classrooms (K-3 and 4-8). Given our small size, we are able to offer indi- vidualized instruction to meet the needs of our varied student learners. We also have several adult learners enrolled in independent learning pro- grams aimed at meeting high school graduation requirements. In addition to providing programs for students in K-8 and adult learners, we provide Strong Start and a Mother Goose program for younger children and their parents. While we are a small school, we have an active and varied curriculum. In addition to the standard subjects of Math, Science, Social Studies and Lan- guage Arts, our teaching is enhanced by programs that include quilting, woodworking, information technology, and French-as-a-Second Language. Our school also participates in environmental education days to explore and learn about the diversity of our local environment. The philoso- phy that guides our teaching reflects construc- tive learning principles — notably that students learn best when engaged in meaningful, hands-on academic challenges that are undertaken both

PHOTO BY ANITA MCCAMLEY independently and within purposeful social inter- Students at a performing arts event at Mayne Island school. actions. Serving our student body is an experienced staff of six full and part-time teachers. In addition to classroom teachers at the primary and intermedi- ate levels, we have a special education teacher and a counsellor as part of our staff. Fact File Mayne Elementary and Junior Secondary School As we are a community school, the talents and contributions of community members are wel- • A small rural school with a current plus quilting, visual arts and wood- centred comed and encouraged. We frequently have guest enrollment of 38 students in K-8 working Encourages the active participation speakers presenting to students, have parents • Offers a varied curriculum that • Experienced staff facilitates learn- of parents and volunteer community collaborating with teachers on various projects, includes traditional academic subjects ing that is inquiry-based and student- members and after-school programs that enrich students’ learning.

Aboriginal Education

The GISS Aboriginal student group, led by Solomon Reece, sponsored Aboriginal Day. Their new First Nations 12 class has been successful, led by teacher Yarrow Sheehan. Students participated in button blanket making and carving projects. Currently GISS has School District No. 64 (Gulf Islands) embarked on an ambitious project - the carving of a welcome pole for the schoolgrounds. www.sd64.bc.ca Students will work on the six foot pole, with Saanich carver, Chris Pauls.

Victor Reece has his audience of elementary students spellbound as he tells a story, holding up one of his carved yellow cedar masks. Victor is a Tsimshian master carver and storyteller who now lives on Pender Island. He has been invited to share his stories by the district’s Aboriginal Education program. A popular visitor, he’s worked in most district schools, from Salt Spring to the Outer Islands. What exactly is Aboriginal education? All school districts in BC are funded by the Ministry of Education to provide Aboriginal programming. Districts develop Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreements with a committee of district and Aboriginal community members. Our EA’s goals are to promote Aboriginal students academic excellence, provide a feeling of belonging for them, and develop an understanding and appreciation for Aboriginal history and culture among all students. Initiatives to support this goal include individual student support, such as tutoring, provision of teacher resources and pro-d to support curriculum; and funding of cultural visitors. All these activities support the recognition of the Gulf Islands’ long Aboriginal A small district, with 119 students of history. Their impact can be seen in this comment by a GISS student, made after a Aboriginal ancestry, we’ve been busy. visit by Kuper Island carver, Richard Charlie, Visitors have enriched many school programs. This year we’ve hosted Dene “You brought a class of teenage students together in silence, and that is almost writer, Richard Van Camp, multi-media impossible to do. You had adults who had never had a chance to touch on the artist Sharon Jinkerson Brass, local elder, subject of residential schools think true and hard to the point they had tears Jim Spenser, Saanich native plant experts in their eyes. It was an amazing thing to see and feel.” Earl Claxton Jr. and JB Williams, and Kuper Island elder, Florence James. Galiano School has a close connection with Kuper Island and its Penelekut students annually sponsor an Outer Islands Sports Day, inviting students from Kuper, Mayne and Stella Weinert is the district’s Aboriginal Education Coordinator. Parents of children Saturna Islands. of Aboriginal ancestry are welcome to join the Aboriginal Ed Advisory committee. SIMS sponsored an Aboriginal themed Clubs Day with a variety of workshops Contact [email protected] for more information. presented from carving to bannock making. B6 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD EDUCATION WEEK FERNWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fact File Fernwood Elementary School Fernwood School is located on the north end of the island. It was opened in 1979 and extended in 1990. We have 117 students in fi ve classrooms, supported by very experienced staff, includ- ing classroom teachers, education assistants, teacher librarian, library clerk, custodian, support services teacher, principal, school clerical offi cer, two bus drivers and parent volunteers.

School Goals 1. To have all students feel they are mak- ing progress in numeracy. 2. To rebuild a positive culture in the school and school community.

We are proud of : • Firebird student leadership for all grade 5 students • Annual Christmas concert • Annual Water Walk • Fun Fair in May • Daily PE • Grade 4 and 5 sports teams • Choir • Monthly Family Group meetings • Our Parents Advisory Council • Community ties with Parent and Child Mother Goose PHOTO BY JOHN CAMERON • Community ties with our community Students at Fernwood Elementary School share the reading experience. gardens initiative News Updates Follow the Driftwood on Twitter http://twitter.com/GIDriftwood Fernwood School ‘is awesome’ BY ANIKA VON ALLMEN Family Groups. GRADE 5 STUDENT When we are in are Family I have been at Fernwood Ele- Groups, everyone gets a chance mentary for a year and a half, to talk about the topic of dis- Gulf Islands and I would have to say it is the cussion like Remembrance Day, best school I have attended. decorating the school for the Riding The Waves I really like how the leadership Christmas concert, and solving Water TaxiSince 1978 group is all the Grade 5s. We call school-wide problems. ourselves the Firebirds and we We have a garden and a green- help out on the playground and house, which is open to the in the office during the lunch Fernwood community as well as hour. the classes, and we also compost We also do special events like and recycle. helping with pizza and hot dog We have really good teach- days and we help raise money ers who help us with practically for UNICEF. The Firebirds also everything we need help with, organize popcorn sales for our and they even make math fun! foster child in Africa. Most of the students love We put on special Spirit Days sports. We have a grade 4 and 5 for each term. This winter we mixed volleyball team and a girls did “Jingle Bells for Jasmin,” and basketball and a boys basketball raised money to help the Wilson team, and all the students love family. We also help out with to cheer at our home games. 250-537-2510 our annual Water Walk in May, We have a Spring House Celebrating 32 years of safe and reliable service where we walk to St. Mary’s Lake League with indoor soccer and with empty milk jugs, fi ll them hockey, and it ends with a big up and walk back to school. tournament. We have a track and We do this to show ourselves fi eld meet, fun day and daily PE. how hard it is in third world We can’t forget about the PAC. countries for children our age They are an awesome group of who are doing this every day. parents that help out and orga- Over the past three years, we nize hot lunches, Fernwood have raised enough money to Family Swim nights and the big provide ten villages in India with PHOTO BY JOHN CAMERON Fun Fair in May. That’s not all clean water wells. Enthusiasm matters! we have in May. We also have The Firebirds are only one of a community picnic and open the great things about Fernwood. of course our awesome Christ- house to show how great our All of the students can take part mas concerts. About once a school is. in musical performances like month, we mix up all the grades That’s Fernwood for you, the choir with Oona McOuat . . . and from 1-5, and we call them our way I see it.

PHOTO BY JOHN CAMERON A Fernwood Elementary School student concen- trates on his work. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | B7 EDUCATION WEEK PENDER ISLANDS SCHOOL

Creative programs, community support PHOTOS COURTESY OF PENDER ISLANDS Pender Islands School offers stu- tutorial sessions to Pender’s high- SCHOOL dents in Kindergarten through Grade school students on Monday eve- At top, students from 12 diverse learning opportunities. nings. Pender Islands School Innovative programming, focused Our home-based “Spring Leaves” take their classroom out on the individual learner’s needs and students pursue individualized pro- into the spring weather; complemented by excellent Student grams developed cooperatively by at left, youths travel to Support Services (including English their parents and teacher, who assists Vancouver during the as a second language and counselling students with their learning through Olympics. programs), helps promote students’ tutoring, helps families access and academic and socio-emotional school-based and other programs success. and resources, and works collabora- Our Strong Start early learning pro- tively with parents to plan for and gram offers no-cost, early learning assess student progress. services for adults and their young Because we believe it more impor- children aged birth to five. While tant to ‘put things right’ between and Proudly supporting children have access to high-quality amongst all affected parties, rather learning environments and benefit than by simply identifying and pun- Saltspring Island from social interactions, the adults ishing ‘wrong-doers’, our approach who accompany them learn new to school discipline is a ‘restorative’ ways to support learning, both in the one. Schools through program and at home. Students are well-supported by the Our multi-age/multi-grade class- community which either contributes rooms allow students to learn at their to our academic programs, or deliv- the Smile Card own grade levels, and to review and ers a broad slate of community-led, extend their learning by exposure to after-school programs. programming at lower and higher Our middle years music program Fundraising grade levels. has recently expanded to include As well, they promote relationships keyboarding instruction, a wind band Program. between older and younger students, and beginning guitar. Most of the which we value and encourage. The instruments we’re using have been inclusion of international students provided by the community through from grade 4 levels and up provides Pender’s Ptarmigan Music and The- all students with daily opportunities atre Society. to broaden their cultural understand- After-school programs currently ings. include basketball, choir and gui- Dedicated to providing secondary tar. This year, most of our students students with effective and engaging attended the 2010 Winter Games, individualized learning opportuni- as a result of a sustained, six-year Simple Steps to Success: ties, our Secondary Learning Centre community fundraising effort and (SLC) offers programs involving dif- we extend thanks to all for helping Submit an application form with a covering letter. ferent combinations of direct instruc- to create life-long memories for our Group members “load” the cards with a cash tion and distance learning. students. amount at the till and Computer-based technologies fi g- A modern, well-equipped facility, a use the cards to buy ure prominently and, here, students caring and supportive staff and com- their groceries as usual. explore video production and digital munity, a great setting and wonderful editing using state-of-the-art com- young people make this a great place puters. Our SLC also offers evening to learn and work. Be approved by Thrifty Foods and receive a series of Fundraising Smile Cards. Distribute cards to members of your group. $ Fact File Pender Islands School FACT: 475525 Groups are currently fundraising in the program, and counting… • Modern, spacious facility with sory Council and school community Each time the Smile Cards are “loaded,” well-maintained playgrounds in a • Daily school bus serving both Thrifty Foods rural wooded setting this school and GISS automatically donates • 137 students • Member of UVic school-based 5% to your group’s • 8.0 FTE teachers, plus support weather station network Smile Card Account! staff • Two state-of-the art computer • A very supportive Parent Advi- labs; a 1:4 computer to student ratio Pick up an application form today in-store or at thriftyfoods.com B8 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD EDUCATION WEEK SALT SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Salt Spring Elementary kids: Guardians of Ganges Creek

BY MADELINE WOODLEY waters of Ganges Creek data. Our favourite part the food, water and AND JASPAR IRWIN, to the estuary down- is cork races for water cedars. ON BEHALF OF THE STUDENTS town. We started at the speed. We cheer the We also visited Rich- IN STELLA WEINERT AND swamps of Mt. Belcher corks on! ard Murakami. He told MARIE MULLEN’S GRADE 45 that hold the source of Helping salmon us about the 10-pound CLASS our little creek. We met Kathy Reimer salmon that used to The creek led us from Salmon Enhance- spawn in the creek. Did Whistling wind, through many chal- ment and she told us you know the creek was Whispering ferns, lenging obstacles, how and where we 10 times bigger in the A leaf falls in the including a very steep could help. We poured 1950s? Mr. Murakami’s water cliff-like hill. gravel into the creek to favourite thing to do This haiku was writ- We followed the creek make hiding places for when he was a kid was ten as part of our class’ through Mouat Park, the salmon and pulled to watch the fi sh. year-long water theme, past ArtSpring and blackberry bushes out Water fun, water which has focused on Barb’s and ended up at to clear the creek up. projects Ganges Creek. Our the estuary. The walk The creek needs to be For fun, we have built study takes us out to was important for us to clean because our class some amazing fairy the creek weekly. We’ve get to know the creek. and others are releas- houses and forts in the worked closely with Later we made our own ing salmon there. woods. Cate McEwen, an envi- maps of the creek with Plants, trees and After all our learning, ronmental educator, help from geographer, bugs we are working on two and with many eco- Briony Penn. We also studied the large projects. With the mentors. We’d like to Learning about plants and trees in the help of Cate and parent tell you about our proj- water riparian zone. Some volunteers, we are mak- ect. In class we have been common ones are red ing a model of the Gan- From mountain top doing experiments alder, Douglas fir, red ges Creek watershed. to ocean to learn more about cedar, salmon berry and We’re also making signs In October on a cold water. We’ve learned ocean spray. J.B. Wil- for an interpretive walk PHOTO BY JOHN CAMERON and misty day our class about cohesion, water liams and Earl Claxton, along the creek. We will Children enjoy the play equipment at SSE. hiked from the head- tension, adhesion and who are T’saout, taught share with the commu- the water cycle. We us about the Aboriginal nity on Earth Day. We brainstormed ques- use of these plants. One hope to see you there. tions about water and day Cate brought in lots Although we’ve had found their answers. of water bugs to look backaches, bruises Fact File Salt Spring Elementary We also mapped our at. We drew both plants and wet feet, we have own home water sys- and bugs. learned a lot through • 150 students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 • Music education program taught by a music tems, and found our The history this water study. We call • Located in a beautiful historic building with specialist watersheds on a map of Did you know that ourselves The Water- high ceilings, wide hallways and bright • Parents and community members actively Salt Spring. Aboriginal people have drops: Guardians of classrooms involved in school programs We go water monitor- lived here for over 5,000 Ganges Creek. Harrison • Dedicated and creative staff • Very active and supportive Parents Advisory ing monthly. In small years? We have seen the speaks for us when he • An excellent student leadership program, Salt Council groups we visit differ- evidence! First Nations says: “I feel good about Spring Spirits • Home to the original Strong Start ELF (Early ent places on the creek. have middens in Mouat what we’ve done with • Annual Reading Blitz in February Learning for Families) centre for children We test pH, transparen- Park. Florence James, the creek. I think that • Weekly whole school meetings to share and up to the age of fi ve and their parents or cy, temperature, water an elder from Kuper what we have done will celebrate what is happening in our school caregivers speed, water depth and Island, told us how they change the creek in the width and record our loved it here, with all future for the fi sh.”

FULFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL At Fulford— building a sense of community At Fulford Elementary, we strive family. This ensures that everyone to create an atmosphere where has a gift to give. All extra items are everyone feels that they belong donated to Santa’s workshop. and everyone experiences success. • Nature Activities: We know that Here are some of the ways we cre- it is important for students to feel ate this culture: connected to nature, so we strive • Whole School Meetings: Each to provide opportunities for stu- week the whole school gathers dents to get outside as often as together in our skylight room. possible. As a community, we discuss This year, every child planted issues, celebrate birthdays, recog- a bulb around the school and we nize friendly deeds and share our can’t wait for them to bloom in the learning. Each class takes a turn spring. Small groups of students presenting something to the whole work in our greenhouse under the school. direction of a teacher and parent • Explorations: This year we have volunteer. Our school forest is a held several whole school explo- very popular playtime destination ration sessions. Parents and staff and is the perfect “textbook” for members host workshops and stu- science studies. Every June, our dents select which session they school community celebrates the will attend. year with a family picnic at Drum- This provides an opportunity mond Park. for an adult to work with a small • Spring Showcase: This year group of students on a project of we expanded our talent show to PHOTO BY JOHN CAMERON common interest. Some of the include students who may not feel Youngster at Fulford Elementary School during the Olympics. explorations we have offered this comfortable on stage. Students year include: theatre, woodwork- had the opportunity to display art- ing, mask making, circus skills, work, photos, writing selections, ceramics, photography, baking Lego constructions and projects. and nature studies. Student performances included Fact File Fulford Elementary • Christmas Crafts and Carols gymnastics, dance, drama, songs, • Five multi-age classes for 116 students • Older classes “buddy” with younger classes Night: One evening each Decem- jokes and instrumental pieces. • Excellent student support services are pro- • We encourage exploration and social respon- ber, families and staff gather These are just a few examples vided by one teacher and five education sibility together to make crafts and sing of how we create a positive school assistants • Daily physical activity along to our favourite carols. environment. • All students receive music instruction three • Safe, respectful atmosphere • Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Gift Our community is committed to times a week from a qualifi ed music teacher • Excellent teaching staff and amazing stu- Exchange: This is another winter supporting everyone, and we work • Active school choir open to all students dents tradition. hard to maintain healthy, happy • Delightful anthology of student writing pub- • Strong Start program for babies, preschoolers Families donate gently used relationships. Our school is a spe- lished each June and their parents items and then students “shop” cial place, and we marvel at that • Excellent, extensive library is always open for items for each member of their every day. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | B9 EDUCATION WEEK GALIANO COMMUNITY SCHOOL Motto: compassion, respect and safety

Galiano Community School is a involvement of our parents, relatives small rural school and we believe that and friends takes us to a level of rich- being small has some big advantages. ness that makes wonderful things The organization of our school possible. One example of this rich- naturally promotes the use of varied ness is our involvement with the and adaptive instructional methods Galiano Club’s Food Forever Project. including: individualized instruction, The Food Forever Project endeavors peer tutoring, cooperative learning, to bring senior citizens and school- cross-age grouping and community age children together to learn more involvement. Our small class sizes about local, wild foods, to cook with allow teachers to give their students local foods and to generate a sea- more individual attention and to be sonal cook book for the Galiano com- more aware of their talents and needs. munity. Together, with the Galiano As a staff we are united in the belief Food Program, we are in the process that compassion, respect and safety of working towards the construction are essential factors which engage, of a community greenhouse. support and sustain students in their Another example is our ongoing learning process. involvement with the Galiano Con- Our school delivers a variety of servancy Association. The GSA pro- programs. We offer an early learning vides our students with place-based program called Morning Stars, which learning opportunities focusing on PHOTO BY CHELSEA MOHAN is geared to pre-school aged children ecology, environmental sustainability Students in the kindergarten to Grade 3 class at Galiano Community school. and their caregivers. We also offer pri- and conservation. mary (Kindergarten to Grade 3) and Our Parent Advisory Council con- intermediate (Grade 4 to Grade 8) tinues to support our students and programs. Secondary students (Grade have made it possible for our primary 9 to Grade 12) can work towards their students to receive swimming lessons Fact File Galiano Community School graduation certifi cate in our second- and for our intermediate students to ary learning centre. Through our Dis- attend the YMCA/YWCA Camp Thun- • 65 students in four divisions (primary, • Learning assistance in all classes trict Learner Partnership Program we derbird. Our PAC is also integral to intermediate and secondary and DLP) • Exceptional visual arts, music and cooking support home school students and our Christmas concert productions • Kindergarten to Grade 12, adult and early program their families with their education and our annual Sports Day event. learning programs • After-school sports for all students programs. Finally, the Galiano Activ- Our physical education and arts • Student-centred learning environments • Conservation and recycling programs ity Centre Society extends learning programs are also generously sup- with a strong emphasis on developing indi- • Many evening and weekend community opportunities by offering a variety of ported the Mabberley Trust. vidualized learning programs programs community education courses. We are a little school in the heart • Strong focus on literacy and numeracy • Active Parent Advisory Council Beyond being a rural school, we of a rural community that cares. We are also a community school. The celebrate that.

District Curriculum Coordinators Curriculum coordinators bring information about current and innovative practices to district teachers. School District 64 has three coordinators - each representing different School District No. 64 (Gulf Islands) levels: elementary, middle years, and secondary. They support teachers and subsequently, www.sd64.bc.ca students, by sponsoring workshops, supplying resources, networking and overseeing the mentorship programme.

Coordinators organize well-attended workshops and other learning opportunities for their educational community. The topics are based on district and school goals, as well as input from teachers. For instance, this year topics have included the new math curriculum, assessment and differentiated instruction. Internationally-renowned experts such as Faye Brownlie, Ray Appel and Kathleen Gregory have all given workshops here since September.

Workshops often inspire our teachers to pursue on-going professional reading. Coordinators provide many of the most current books for teachers, which are housed in one of three resource centres. They also gather collections of learning materials for students. Two examples are Literacy Circle novels and Math Playground.

Another aspect of the coordinator’s role is networking, both within School District 64 and beyond. As part of the district advisory group, Edlinks, they help to support innovative programming. Through connections to groups like IslandNet, Island Literacy and Island Numeracy, they are able to pass on information about leading-edge educational thought and practice to Gulf Island educators.

District teachers can also benefi t through the mentorship programme. This is based on the idea of shared expertise. Included are individual mentorships, group coaching, and sessions that support on-going professional growth.

Our district believes in a shared leadership model, an approach praised by the Provincial Assessment Team in our last district review. Of particular note was the important role fi lled by the curriculum coordinators. Many-layered support for teachers is essential because ultimately, what we are all striving for is success for all of our students.

PHOTOS: John Cameron B10 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD EDUCATION WEEK PHOENIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PHOTOS BY JOHN CAMERON Above, Phoenix student gives a presentation; be- low, student on the zipline. Individuals with a love of learning Phoenix School is a small, holistic school inspired by its natu- ral setting, with a deep sense of family, com- munity and society. We believe that all students possess natural intelli- gence and curiosity, as well as a desire to belong to a harmonious com- munity. Learning should be a process of discovery PHOTO BY JOHN CAMERON that will enhance the Phoenix Elementary School students exhibit lots of enthusiasm in the classroom. child’s physical, artistic, social, and emotional growth. We welcome the resulting evolution that comes from the input and actions of families Fact and staff. The Phoenix commu- nity celebrates diverse File paths of learning. Phoenix School follows a multi- age teaching philosophy in its two multiage class- Phoenix rooms: Kindergarten to Grade 3 and Grades 4 to 8. A multiage philosophy includes a focus on Elementary students’ individual progress through a develop- mentally appropriate curriculum. School In keeping with the Phoenix Elementary Com- munity goal to attempt to individualize learning • Two multiage for children, while covering the ministry’s cur- It takes many hands and many classrooms: Kin- riculum. dergarten to Grade Our goals for staff are to help students reach hearts to keep our schools working 3 and Grades 4 - 8 their full potential through the development of • Individualized intellect, intuition, compassion, humour and self- for our kids and our communities. learning for chil- confi dence and by developing and using mean- We're the bus drivers, special needs assistants, clerical staff, dren ingful Individual Learning Plans. We strongly • Give the stu- encourage the use of music, movement and art, custodians, maintenance and computer support staff who work with dents the chance especially in the primary class. to take on a leader- Our teachers welcome, meet and plan with par- students on a daily basis. ship role ents on a regular basis. Our goals for parents are to • We encourage participate in the development and review of their Getting students to school and keeping their schools clean, safe and social responsibil- children. We love when parents actively support ship shape is what we are here to do and we're proud to do it. But we ity as well as culti- the class and school community. This can be done vating relationships in many ways, such as volunteering time in the also get involved with extra curricular activities from sports teams and with residents classroom, being on the PAC executive, attending drama to dry grad. • Many pro- PAC meetings, coaching sports teams, fundrais- grams, lots con- ing, organizing special events and themes, and sisting of hands-on supporting classroom activities. And of course, many of us are proud parents of students who attend learning Another thing that plays a signifi cant role in our school on the Gulf Islands. • Fine arts pro- school are our Exploration programs. Exploration grams (art, music, leaders are parents, community members, staff drama) or students who have a passion for the subject • Field trips and can communicate in a positive way to the •Variety of students. sports The Explorations Program is one of the cor- • Explorations nerstones of Phoenix School. It is founded on programs: Origami, the belief that we want our students to have the willow weaving, opportunity to learn new skills and develop new cooking, clay work, areas of interest from a mentor who is passionate cob creations, about the subject. Explorations cover a wide range lantern making, of topics that include all the creative arts, math- woodwork, paint- ematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, CUPE Local 788 Gulf Island Schools ing, computers and sports, practical arts, etc. knitting. Our ultimate goal is to develop and inspire indi- Support public education. viduals with healthy attitudes, quality skills and a commitment to lifelong learning. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 | B11 EDUCATION WEEK SALT SPRING CENTRE SCHOOL SS Centre School has the only full-day kindergarten on SSI

The Salt Spring Centre School is excited to be offering a full- day kindergarten (FDK) pro- gram beginning in September 2010. Since FDK is phasing in this year, the Centre School will also offer a half-day program for this next year only. As the whole province moves to FDK in all the schools the fol- lowing year, parents and educa- tors are adjusting to the real- ity, and questions do arise. To answer some of the common ones, I asked Gale Robinson, our kindergarten teacher, what she thinks of FDK. “I am really excited about FDK. It will provide a more relaxed, less hurried environment for the children as well as more time for individualized instruction.” How will the change in sched- ule affect your program? “It will give the children more time to explore their interests and spend time involved in learning activities. Right now and social benefi ts for students, ity of teaching.” (Rothenberg, my students don’t want to leave at least in the primary grades 1995) at lunchtime. The afternoons (Cryan et al., 1992; Karweit, Robinson’s classroom is set will also give us time to do more 1992). “Full-day kindergarten up based on Montessori’s prin- art and music, storytelling and allows children and teachers ciples, including offering choice outside play.” time to explore topics in depth; to the child, movement, hands- What do you say to parents reduces the ratio of transition on learning material, and indi- who worry that their child will time to class time; provides vidualized instruction. be pushed when he/she is not for greater continuity of day- With over 15 years of experi- ready? to-day activities; and provides ence teaching primary children, “We don’t push the children, an environment that favours a Robinson is confi dent in identi- in any case. If anything, the full child-centred, developmentally fying and servicing the needs of day will have the opposite effect, appropriate approach.” her students. by allowing children to develop “Of course, the length of the We invite you to come see for on their time and terms, not school day is only one dimen- yourself. according to the clock.” sion of the kindergarten expe- Phone to make an appoint-

PHOTOS COURTESY SALT SPRING CENTRE SCHOOL Research studies confirm rience. Other important issues ment for a tour, or come any Above and above right, students at the Centre School take part in various that attendance in full-day kin- include the nature of the kinder- Tuesday morning from 9 to 11 types of learning. dergarten results in academic garten curriculum and the qual- a.m. Phone 250-537-9130.

JUNIOR GO Salt Spring Centre School 10 LF Fact File 20 at the • Motto: Where Learning Connects the Child • Five-day school week to the World • Beyond B.C. curriculum, plus enrichments SALT SPRING ISLAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB • Serving island families since 1983 classes in French, music, art, theatre and horti- • Located at 355 Blackburn Road, on 70 culture for the whole school • Junior memberships: $151.20 acres of fi eld, forest, ponds and organic gar- • Special programs: Leadership program for A great program for boys and girls up to 18 years old. dens Grade 5-6 class, leading to a middle school also • Current enrolment 45 students, pre-kinder- program, with focus on project learning, devel- garten through Grade 6 opment of leadership skills in variety of areas, Now accepting registrations for 2010 R.C.G.A. Future Links golf lesson • Small class sizes of 15 (12 in Kindergar- and communication skills academy. Limited enrolment. Call soon! ten), multi-age groupings, focus on individual- • Full-day kindergarten offered for 2010- ized instruction 2011 school year, in a Montessori-inspired For more info GET INTO • Staff of six teachers, plus enrichment spe- learning environment, with a half-day option 250-537-2121 GOLF TODAY! cialists, and administration as well

Home learning option available in SD 64 “ Education is hanging around Learning Design Partners is a small home-based tionships, multi-age groupings and connections. program situated within the Phoenix school com- We foster a child-centred and collaborative until you’ve munity on Salt Spring Island. approach to learning, and strive to empower our Our teaching staff and program, in true island students with mastery and an enthusiasm for life- caught on.” spirit, focus on community, nature and the arts. long learning. Our program supports and encourages diverse More information is available at: ~ Robert Frost learning paths, fl exible programming, strong rela- http://saltspringldp.wordpress.com/

The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can Kids Matter: take it away from you. Gulf Islands ~B.B. King Teachers Care

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School District No. 64 (Gulf Islands) www.sd64.bc.ca From Blue Sky to Green Earth: The “What” and “How” of Education for Human Sustainability

On March 2 and 3, the school district hosted an important event. The purpose was to involve a broad cross-section of community members from throughout the islands in a discussion regarding our education system. What does it look like? What can it look like? Upon what principles would we base any proposed changes?

The evening of the 2nd saw the context set by Briony Penn – local author, geographer, environmentalist and parent – and John Abbott, STUDENTS AT SATURNA ISLAND the founder of the 21st Century Learning Initiative (21learn.org). They talked about the “what” and the “how” of education, the urgency of the need to make changes to address pressing global challenges, and the thinking and research that has already been done that could offer us some points of reference along an as-yet-uncreated roadmap.

The day of the 3rd was a combination of Open Space forum and World Café dialogue, allowing the agenda to be set by the participants and creating a structure that fostered open and equal sharing of viewpoints. It started with only two provocative questions,

“How would an education system be designed so that it works for the individual, the family, the community and the planet?” “DRACULA” - GISS

“What should children and youth be learning to think about and learning to do?”

The rest of the day unfolded organically and powerfully. While the focus of the conference was on systemic improvement, it was made clear by several participants that it is precisely because of the existing strengths and values of this school district and these communities that we were able to have this dialogue at all.

The products from this dialogue will be in the forms of summarized value statements and draft action plan elements, all of which will be shared with participants and also publicly. Thanks to all of you who were able to participate and to contribute to the rich and honest conversations that took place here on those days. The district hopes to engage even more people as we formulate plans and continue to bring our

PHOTOS: John Cameron (except Saturna) shared values into action.