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Wednesday, August 31, 2011 — YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 51ST YEAR ISSUE 35 $ 25 1(incl. HST) EMERGENCY Car crash sparks brush fi r e Incident points out Garner Road danger
BY ELIZABETH NOLAN DRIFTWOOD STAFF Salt Spring Fire-Rescue crews were kept busy over the weekend with nine calls for assistance, including a car crash that turned into a brush fire and sent two people to hospital on Sunday night. At 9:30 p.m. the fi re station received its fourth call of the day, which sent firefighters out to the scene of a motor vehicle incident on Garner Road. According to Salt Spring PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY Fire Chief Tom Bremner, a DESTRUCTION: Garner Road resident Mary Burns is seen through the rear window of a burnt-out Ford Explorer that rolled onto her property and Ford Explorer had driven off ignited, along with one of Burns’ vehicles, a cedar tree and surrounding woods on Sunday night. a bank and rolled down onto another car below. The crash HST ignited a fi re involving both vehicles and then extended to the surrounding terrain. Mary Burns, who is a dis- abled resident of 161 Gar- Referendum decision ditches HST ner Rd. and the owner of the parked car, said she was not immediately aware of the sit- Local riding posts fi fth-highest turnout in B.C. uation’s severity. “I heard a bump at that BY SEAN MCINTYRE riding had the fi fth-highest participation rate in She said the referendum result is the demo- moment and I thought it DRIFTWOOD STAFF the province. Parksville-Qualicum topped the cratic choice of a people who were upset with was deer coming to my back Dawn Luker sighed with relief after Elections list with a 66.9 per cent turnout. The province- the BC Liberals’ cavalier introduction of a tax porch to eat my peas,” Burns BC announced that B.C. voters had elected to ax wide voter participation rate came in at just without prior public consultation. Whether said Monday. the province’s Harmonized Sales Tax on Friday below 54 per cent. voters’ decision to repeal the tax makes good When she went outside to morning. Although Luker, the owner of a small book- fi scal sense is another matter. shoo the deer away, Burns As a supporter of the anti-HST campaign store and stationery shop on Robinson Road, “I vote for the person whom I believe acts with didn’t find any animals but from the very beginning, Luker was thrilled to realizes the province finds itself in “a pretty the most honesty and integrity, whose beliefs did see a spark by a white learn that nearly 55 per cent of voters across the pickle,” she can’t understand why it’s going most closely mirror my own. If I fi nd they do Subaru that is not currently province sided with her choice to ditch the con- to take at least 18 months to scrap the tax, not, I do not hesitate to vote against them at the insured but parked on her troversial 12-per-cent sales tax. especially when she considers how quickly the next opportunity,” she said. “My active position property. Suddenly the spark In Saanich North and the Islands, the cam- government decided to implement it on July 1, regarding the recent HST debacle has purely to exploded into a one-foot paign to extinguish the HST received support 2010. do with these issues.” blaze. from a little more than 51 per cent of voters. “They could have assumed that it wasn’t With a voter turnout rate of 63.2 per cent, the going to go through,” Luker said on Monday. HST continued on 2 FIRE continued on 5
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including Valdy (who performed PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY a song for Jack he’d written that Islanders gather at the Ganges Cenotaph for the Layton memorial day for the event), Phil Vernon, on Friday. More photos on the Driftwood Facebook page. the Summer Singers and Daniel Howlett. George Ehring and Irene personal touch, relating stories NDP leader was at the Canadian Blue House Wright MCed, and were among from their many years of friend- Labour Congress convention in DENTURE CLINIC the many present who shared ship and close association. He May. When Layton told the del- memories and stories of Lay- spoke about Layton’s optimism, egates that “if we work together, ton that ranged from his time enthusiasm and energy, his we can build a Canada that we on Toronto’s City Council to his instincts for social justice, his want, a country that we know is Dan’s Back! tireless campaigning as leader of fabulous sense of humour and possible,” the place went wild. Dan Hardy Our Salt Spring offi ce is opening the federal NDP. self-deprecating wit, and above She said Layton responded, “I Pat O’Neill remembered Lay- all, Layton’s tireless work to build think you’re up for it; we’ve got R.D. in September ton from her time on North York a better Canada. to work together, roll up your Unit 202A, 338 Lower Ganges Rd City Council in the ‘70s, when he Gary Holman, the Saanich sleeves and let’s make it hap- Upper Ganges Centre was a young man with loads of North and the Islands NDP can- pen.” What we should take away hair and a big smile who helped didate in the next provincial from this evening, she added, is her break through the “old boys election, reminded the crowd of that “on Monday, it will be time Erika Colebank network.” another Salt Spring connection to put the tears away and roll up Dennis Howlett, from Ottawa, with Layton. The island’s first our sleeves.” R.D. also knew Layton from his early two buses are a direct result of The celebration ended with days in Toronto. He reminded budget provisions Layton insist- a candlelit walk through Gan- us how deeply committed Lay- ed on during the Paul Martin ges and back to the cenotaph in ton was to ending poverty, both minority Liberal government. Centennial Park. globally and in Canada, starting Mary Rowles spoke for many On Saturday, ArtSpring was from his days as a city councillor when she singled out Layton’s opened for community mem- working for the homeless. amazing capacity for friend- bers to watch the state funeral George Ehring added a more ship. The last time she saw the on the big screen together. Fight-HST gang happy with result HST ate an end to the HST that should serve as a model ings about the HST. continued from 1 takes place quickly and to decide all consumer- “It affected different reduces costs to the prov- based tax proposals not businesses in different Provincial anti-HST ince for this ill-fated mis- debated in the course of ways,” he said. campaign leader Bill take,” Vander Zalm said an election campaign. As a restaurant owner, Vander Zalm called the in a statement released Robert Steinbach, he’s happy to see it go and result a historic David on Friday afternoon. Oth- president of the Salt wants to see the province We Off er... versus Goliath victory. ers in the Fight-HST cam- Spring Chamber of Com- undertake more consul- • Complete & Partial Dentures “The B.C. government paign have suggested merce, said members of tation about potential needs to skillfully negoti- the referendum’s success his group had mixed feel- alternatives. • Implant & Overdentures • Reline & Repairs • Assistance Filling Out Insurance Forms • Friendly, Professional Service • We Do Home Visits & Care Facility Visits
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Gulf Islands would ‘bear the brunt’ of expansion, predicts Pender Island resident
BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF Broader public consultation and a thor- ough risk assessment are needed before a decision to increase the quantity of crude oil shipped through the southern Gulf Islands by more than 200 per cent by 2016 is made, says a group of concerned Gulf Islands residents and environmental orga- nizations. “The implications of these expansions are enormous both globally and locally, and the Salish Sea populace will be asked to bear the immediate risks with virtually no public engagement,” said Misty MacDuffee, PHOTO COURTESY KINDER MORGAN a resident of North Pender Island. Oil tanker getting set to dock at Kinder Morgan’s Westbridge marine terminal in Burnaby. National Energy Board commissioners are about to conclude discussions to determine how the group will proceed with Kinder per cent of those 700,000 barrels worth of Karen Campbell is a lawyer with one of the According to project information avail- Morgan Canada’s most recent application oil will be loaded onto ships destined for many advocacy groups throughout the Sal- able on the Kinder Morgan Canada website, to increase the capacity along the Trans major markets in California and Asia. ish Sea region that have lobbied to encour- the company touts the Trans Mountain line Mountain pipeline between Edmonton and As a resident of the southern Gulf Islands, age the NEB to require public town hall as an effi cient alternative to the Northern the company’s Westridge Marine Terminal MacDuffee worries a higher number of oil events and more thorough research before a Gateway proposal. on Burrard Inlet from 300,000 barrels of oil tankers transiting through the region will decision is made. “The [Trans Mountain expansion] contin- per day to 380,000 barrels per day. That’s place additional risk on a sensitive marine “A tanker mishap anywhere off the B.C. ues to offer the lowest cost and lowest risk enough oil to fi ll the gas tanks of about 1.5 environment that’s already feeling the pres- coast could result in irreparable damage to pipeline alternative to the West Coast with million average-sized cars each day. sure of rapid population growth and urban the marine environment and threaten the the ability to make incremental capacity By 2016, MacDuffee said, subsequent development. way of life for coastal communities, includ- available sooner than alternative pipeline,” applications seek to increase that number Oil tankers travel from the Burnaby ter- ing the two largest coastal communities in reads part of the project summary. to approximately 700,000 barrels per day. minal across the Strait of Georgia, down the the province — Vancouver and Victoria,” Rather than pumping oil through the The 1,150-kilometre Trans Mountain east coast of Mayne and Saturna islands to wrote Karen Campbell, a staff lawyer at Eco- southern Gulf Islands, an area with limited pipeline handles approximately 90 per cent Boundary Pass, along the border to Haro justice, in an article published in the Van- oil-spill response resources, MacDuffee sug- of the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel delivered Strait and eventually out into the Pacific couver Sun earlier this summer. “The Gulf gested use of the Keystone XL line which will to the province’s central interior and Lower Ocean via the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Islands, where many south B.C. residents link Alberta to Texas’ Gulf coast by 2013 or Mainland. Should Kinder Morgan’s permits be live and play, would also bear the brunt of along a proposed northern route to a termi- As one of North America’s largest Pacifi c approved, the number of tankers coming any fallout if a spill were to happen.” nal in Alaska. oil terminals, the Westridge facility is an and going along the route each year will rise Unlike Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pro- important infrastructure link to get oil from from 71 in 2010 to 288 by 2016. posal between Edmonton and Kitimat, no Northern Alberta’s oilsands to foreign mar- “This translates to more than one tanker broad public consultation or risk assess- Post your comment to this story kets. per day transiting our region’s front yard,” ment process is required for Kinder Morgan’s online at www.gulfi slandsdriftwood.com By 2016, MacDuffee estimates, about 65 MacDuffee said. Trans Mountain tariff applications. News briefs
the opportunity returns be made available. schedule for Route 6, SS Road. It could extend to Inter-island next summer, Pither has Entertainment along for Transit Connector. include a dozen roads in arranged a number of the ride includes Nashville Passengers are advised total if funding allows. ferry party activities. musician Cowboy Ted and schedule that further changes may Laying down the grav- Foot traffic and bicycle perhaps one or more Gee- take effect starting Sept. el is just the first step in planned passengers are encouraged zers, while “Queen Sue” changes 26. the chip sealing process, Gulf Islands residents to board the Bowen Queen of Salt Spring Harvest Users of Salt Spring’s bus Turenne explained. are being urged to check leaving Long Harbour at Grape Stomp fame will service are warned of some “Most people think we out their neighbours and 3:55 p.m. Upon arriving at invite people on the other schedule changes begin- Chip sealing are turning their road to participate in the sum- Sturdies Bay, participants islands back to Salt Spring ning Monday, Sept. 5. gravel when in fact we are mer’s last inter-island ferry will be treated to a ride on for upcoming festivities. A press release issued this week adding a layer of tar emul- crawl this Friday, Sept. 2. the local bus and Galiano Other entertainment is by BC Transit states the Drivers on several Salt sion and coating the emul- Ron Pither is a Mayne Inn wood-fired pizza. also in the works for Fri- changes are made each Spring roads should be sion with aggregate to seal and Salt Spring farmer who Next up is a 5:35 p.m. day’s Mayne stop. fall to adjust to the BC Fer- aware of loose gravel and the road and preserve the is promoting a “secret” sailing aboard the Queen of Participants can return ries schedule. The chang- minor delays during a road integrity of the road base,” circle route connecting Nanaimo to Mayne, where home to Salt Spring, catch- es can be viewed at www. improvement process that he said. Salt Spring, Galiano and Pither suggests people can ing the Queen of Nanaimo bctransit.com by selecting begins Thursday, Sept. 1. Work will take place Mayne islands available on either stay in the vicinity of from Miners’ Bay at 9:40, Salt Spring as your com- Dave Turenne, road and daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays during the sum- Miner’s Bay or explore fur- and arriving back on Salt munity. bridge manager for Main- Sept 1 and 2 and again mer. To celebrate the last ther afield with locations Spring at 10:55 p.m. BC Transit has also road Contracting, said the from Sept. 6 to 9. trip of the year before the like the Farm Gate Store or For more information, added trips on the Ganges work will begin with Bed- The project is weather schedule changes, and to the recycling centre. Com- email Pither at rpither@ Local, Vesuvius and Fern- dis Road and the north- dependent and will be logo_ad_2009.ai 11/12/09 6:25:51 PM raise awareness for when munity transportation will gulfislands.com. wood routes under the ern section of North End rescheduled if it rains.
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BY SEAN MCINTYRE We guarantee to change your life! DRIFTWOOD STAFF Come in for a free consultation. Staff at Salt Spring’s Islands Trust offi ce continue to PHOTO BY SEAN MCINTYRE seek islanders’ input as part of the ongoing discussion CANADIAN ART: Local illustrator Pat Walker gives the Canadian Star a livingstrongstudios.ca over plans to legalize the rental of secondary suites. touch-up at the Centennial dock in Ganges on Friday. Considering the response she’s received since the 250.931.5483 information-gathering effort was launched in mid- 120 HEREFORD AVE. August, planner Justine Starke said the community MARINE INCIDENT has provided plenty of encouragement and support for the discussion. Part of the process has involved surveys that target homeowners and renters with specific questions Island man battles navy about the potential consequences of legalized sec- ondary suites. Property damage would have slid off, age assessed and then Advertising The surveys are available on the Islands Trust’s either that or they would send the information to website or in print form at the local Trust offi ce. claim on the way have been catapulted a naval judge advocate. “This isn’t a referendum,” Starke said, adding that off the dock,” Hill said, He is not convinced Deadlines results will be compiled and brought forward for BY ELIZABETH noting the family often the exercise will do any further discussion when a draft bylaw to legalize NOLAN sits there on chairs. For- good, however, and is secondary suites is introduced to trustees and the DRIFTWOOD STAFF tunately, his grandchil- frustrated by the idea of community. A Salt Spring man is dren had gone back to having to take his sail- PLEASE NOTE: The Trust has established the Sept. 17 and 18 fall fi ling for damages to his Vancouver two days pre- boat in to Sidney for an The Driftwood Offi ce fair weekend as the tentative deadline for survey sub- sailboat and dock after viously. estimate. missions. Starke said she will continue to meet with a close encounter with “Marine law says you “I could spend thou- community and neighbourhood groups who seek a Canadian naval vessel are responsible for your sands and they could just Will Be Closed more information about the implications of legalizing Tuesday morning. wake. That not only refuse to pay,” he said. Monday September 5 - Labour Day secondary suites. Derek Hill was on the caused damage but it was Gerry Pash, a spokes- The survey and personalized sessions are part of water in his inflatable a threat to life and limb,” person for Maritime the Trust’s relatively new and untraditional communi- dinghy around 9:20 a.m. Hill said. “The boat was Forces Pacifi c headquar- Advertising deadlines cations strategy. Regular appearances at the Tuesday when a large navy ship leaping like a cork and so ters, confi rmed the frig- for market at Centennial Park, she said, have also helped passed by at extreme was the dock.” ate HMCS Regina was spread the word about the secondary suites issue. speed. The wake left Damages to the sail- in the area at the time of Wednesday September 7: “We are getting positive encouragement and have behind produced a steep boat include a scratched Hill’s complaint. seen lots of support for this grassroots approach to wave that crashed into hull, a bent steel guard “It does occasion- DISPLAY DEADLINE: Thursday September 1, 4pm community consultation,” she said. Hill’s dock off Chuan rail and a snapped- ally happen and there The survey’s online version, along with plenty of Drive and damaged the off man-overboard is a process to decide CLASSIFIED DISPLAY DEADLINE: background information about the secondary suites 47-foot sailboat moored restraint. whether any harm was Friday September 2, 4pm issue, is available by following the link from www. to it. Hill contacted the done. We will take the islandstrust.bc.ca to the Salt Spring Island Local Trust “If my grandchildren navy to complain and information and address Area website. were on board they was told to get the dam- it from there,” said Pash. '5,& )3,!.$3
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Even if Salt Springers were to shelve plans for traffic circles, cycling lanes, a new fire hall, or Taking a look whatever other amenities islanders can imagine, research conducted prior to the 2002 referendum showed that incorporation comes at a definite cost. Whether or not taxes would increase more than they did in the last 10 years under our current rural system, beyond our shores however, would ultimately have depended on the decisions of our island’s elected councillors and mayor. Sooke, Metchosin, Lake Country and Barriere British Columbia’s taxation system operates under a vari- offi cials share their experiences able mill rate system. Every jurisdiction’s local government IncorporationIncorporation sets a mill rate for residential, commercial, industrial and RevisitedRevisited BY SEAN MCINTYRE six other “classes” of property. The mill rate is the amount DRIFTWOOD STAFF a property owner must pay per $1,000 of their property’s assessed value. nyone who thinks the drive for incorporation Fiscal restraint has meant residential Municipalities like Metchosin, with little infrastructure has been an uphill battle here on Salt Spring taxpayers, who comprise about 90 per and few recreational amenities of their own, end up with ought to speak with Ron Dumont. cent of the district’s tax base, have tran- a relatively low mill rate when compared to communities sitioned to a municipality without the such as Lake Country, which boasts a 266-seat theatre, anticipated tax hikes. arena, curling rink and nearly 200 kilometres of roads. AEver since he was old enough to vote, on a rural model ever since the commu- Metchosin’s “sensible approach to Another factor to consider when looking at mill rates Dumont can recall casting a ballot for nity incorporated in 1984. zoning” and a “philosophically minded is property values. Places like Bowen Island with high any candidates who shared his vision to What Metchosin has become is a com- OCP,” had even encouraged residents to property values can still collect sufficient revenues with a incorporate Sooke as an offi cial munici- munity that hasn’t followed the develop- the west in Otter Point/Shirley to explore relatively lower mill rate. pality. ment-at-all-costs model eagerly adopted joining them rather than end up being Back in 2002, the mill rate for an average Salt Spring Now in his 70s, Dumont figures he’s by neighbouring municipalities in recent amalgamated into the District of Sooke. Island home, assessed at $245,000, was $7.38. That would voted in about four or fi ve referendums decades. The Otter Point/Shirley government have made the total tax rate for the owner of an average- on the subject, only to see his hopes Mayor John Ranns, who campaigned restructure study, it turns out, was the priced island home just over $1,800. dashed each time the votes were tallied. against incorporation during the early fi nal report commissioned by the prov- All that changed in 1999, when a major- ‘80s, said his community probably ince before the last batch of funds for The 2002 SSI Restructure Study Update projected the ity of voters elected to incorporate the wouldn’t be what it is today if it hadn’t such reports dried up — just when Salt tax implications of incorporation phased in over an eight- thriving community of just under 10,000. been for the change. Spring offi cials were making a restruc- year period to be between $105 to $192 in property tax, or Dumont’s passion for the cause “We were very lucky that the fi rst coun- ture study request two years ago. between $13 and $24 per year. encouraged him to become a career cil was completely dedicated to building But the boundary-adjustment con- (The difference represents the gap between maintaining politician. He served as a director on the the foundation for a rural community cept was shelved after Metchosin’s elect- an urban road standard like that used in Sooke or opting for Capital Regional District board during and we have a population that made sure ed offi cials said they weren’t interested a more rural approach such as that used in Metchosin.) the 1970s and on the community’s incor- that every council that got elected was in expanding their community’s area by On Salt Spring, where “community life is less shaped by poration study committee in the 1990s. committed to maintaining that princi- taking on Otter Point and Shirley. the need for traffic management, rural road standards may After spending most of the past decade ple,” Ranns said. In Barriere, a town of just under 3,500 not only be more appropriate but also preferred by island on Sooke’s municipal council, he’s fi nally “When [council members] did try to residents that’s about a 45-minute drive residents who want to keep roads narrow and rural where decided to call it quits for politics at the sway, they got hammered.” north of Kamloops, the opportunity for appropriate,” according to the 2002 report. end of this year. greater control of local tax rates is com- It’s likely Salt Spring, with its mix of concentrated com- During an interview earlier this sum- plemented by the district’s newfound mercial areas and rural backroads, would fall somewhere mer, Dumont recalled how it was the ability to access federal and provincial in the middle. region’s business community that “We’ve always identifi ed grants made available only to incorpo- Because projections were made assuming no changes mounted vociferous opposition to incor- rated districts. to 2002 service levels (no new pool, library or more fire poration’s potential impact on tax rates. ourselves as something “When you consider that our total department staff), it’s no surprise the projected 2010 aver- In a rapidly growing community with a tax from all our taxpayers is just over age tax rate of $1,900 to $2,000 falls below what islanders high demand for a wider range of munic- half a million and the remainder of our actually ended up paying in 2010 without incorporating ipal services like arenas, traffi c infrastruc- $1.5-million budget is made up from the diff erent, as a rural — which was $2,835 for an average-assessed property ture and playgrounds, Dumont said, ris- government’s small community grant, ing taxes were already on the horizon, we have done very well,” said mayor of $550,590. (As an aside, Salt Spring’s average property regardless of how the referendum played community.” Mike Fennell, value dropped between 2010 and 2011.) out. “We have received more money in Given that the projections did include funds for a mayor “The taxes weren’t any lower with the JOHN RANNS, grants in the last three years than in the and six-member municipal council, 9.5 full-time municipal regional district so [people in the busi- Mayor of Metchosin last 30 years.” staff members, policing and road maintenance costs, how- ness community] fought heavily, but they The power to “control our own des- ever, the cost of incorporation appeared to be relatively would have been better off incorporating tiny,” Fennell said, has made it possible low at the time. sooner.” for councillors to rebuild the town into a While every community’s mill rate is based on a combina- As shown in last week’s Our Island, Our As an anti-incorporationist, Ranns sustainable community based on green- tion of highly localized factors, a mill rate comparison is a Government segment, the Ministry of was concerned about a bulging bureau- energy sources like wind, solar and run- useful tool to show Salt Spring homeowners where they rank Community, Sport and Cultural Develop- cracy and a potential threat to his home- of-river projects. in relation to residents of other incorporated communities. ment has established higher post-incor- town’s rural charm. Oddly enough, those “We are also thinking of starting our A new restructure study, which would be conducted prior poration taxes as one of the biggest detri- were the same reasons given by many of own energy co-op and creating a sus- to any incorporation referendum, would provide islanders ments to the incorporation option. the people who supported the move to tainable form of income for the district with comprehensive financial information based on the Unlike big-spending communities like incorporate, he said. so that we don’t rely just on taxes to sur- island’s current services, amenities and projected needs. Sooke, however, plenty of smaller munic- Nearly 30 years after incorporation, vive,” he said. “We are also pushing eco- ipalities across the province that have with a largely part-time staff and all nomic development and encouraging incorporated without feeling the pinch. senior positions contracted externally, business and industry to locate here.” In Lake Country, a community of near- Metchosin’s bare-bones administration “I want our young people to be able to Side by side: 2011 residential tax levels from ly 10,000 residents about 25 kilometres and fi nancial restraint have made it one stay in the area and have the opportuni- select B.C. communities north of Kelowna, a spirit of fi scal pru- of the few municipalities in the province ty to have a career here, ply their profes- total dence has characterized local politics that isn’t in debt. sion here or at least get a decent-paying Community Mill rate pop. total avg. residential since the region incorporated in 1995. During the early 2000s, when coun- job here,” Fennell added. ( 2006) roads property prop. tax Since Lake Country voters chose to cillors of the day went on a staff hiring The town has 11 employees respon- (KM) value and incorporate, tax rates have remained rea- spree, the municipal budget reached sible for office administration, financ- charges sonably consistent with estimates made new heights. Electors voted in a new set es, water, sewer and solid waste system during the community’s incorporation of councillors and, within months, staff maintenance, and parks and recreation. Bowen Island 4.1941 3,362 128 $757,102 $3,549 study, according to Alberto De Feo, the were dismissed and costs brought back “Any extra work is contracted out or community’s chief administrative offi cer. to reasonable levels. handled by day labour on a case-by-case Metchosin 4.7496 4,795 97 $598,852 $2,844 “Taxes and fees increase due to the Today, the district proudly operates basis.” Salt Spring* 5.3125 9,600 265 $530,649 $2,844 level of service citizens require, not due out of a small offi ce commonly referred Fennell said the decision to contract to incorporation,” he said. “You can still to as the “virtual city hall.” out building-inspection and planning Sooke 5.7483 9,704 97 $386,656 $3,273 incorporate and decide to keep the same When people come around and ask services, previously handled by the level of service you already have with no for various amenities or services, he said, Thompson-Nicola Regional District, Lake Country 7.68 9,606 225 $500,882 $3,849 or minimal tax or fee increases. If you they’re told fl at out that it’s not within the has resulted in lower costs as well as Barriere 7.5439 1,723 29 $183,341 $1,484 wish to have more and the municipality budget. Even if it were, sidewalks, splash more fl exible and frequent service. is required by the taxpayer to provide the parks and recreation centres aren’t the “I guess our administration fees may Sources: Ministry of Community, Sport & Cultural Development; CRD, Ministry of service, the cost will have to be borne by kind of thing called for in the commu- cost slightly more, but I think it is worth Finance and Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. the taxpayers and usually comes through nity’s offi cial community plan. it, and so do the local contractors and New B.C. Municipalities since 2000 Incorporated on: a tax or fee increase.” In Metchosin, that OCP stands like most of our citizens,” he said. Furthermore, De Feo added, because a constitution for citizens, councillors, It took two referendums before Bar- District of Lantzville (pop. 3,807) June 25, 2003 decisions made before the community staff, developers and people moving riere residents voted to incorporate and incorporated involved “heavy represen- into the area. The 15-year-old document the final decision snuck past by only Village of Canal Flats (pop. 700) June 25, 2003 tation from the City of Kelowna,” a signif- is legally defensible and considered the eight votes in June of 2007. icant portion of the revenue from Lake most important tool for preserving the Fennell is confi dent residents’ experi- Village of Queen Charlotte (pop. 948) Dec. 5, 2005 Country taxpayers was spent on projects rural municipality’s distinct character. ences during the past four years would outside their community. “We’ve always identifi ed ourselves as result in a larger margin of victory if a District of Barriere (pop. 3,450) Dec. 5, 2005 “Now decisions are made within and something different, as a rural commu- vote were held today. District of Clearwater (pop. 4,960) Dec. 4, 2007 for the community,” he said. nity,” said Ranns. “We don’t have to be “All of this is a lot of work and frustra- About 25 kilometres east of Sooke, near like everyone else.” tion, but I wouldn’t change it one bit,” District of West Kelowna (pop. 28,793) Dec. 5, 2005 the rapidly sprawling Victoria suburbs of He said that philosophy has had he said. “It is such an honour to be the Langford, Colwood and Goldstream, the the added benefit of promoting civic fi rst mayor of Barriere, to help build a N. Rockies Reg. Municipality (pop. 6,147) Feb. 6, 2009 mayor and council elected to represent engagement and maintaining a strong community from the ground up and the District of Metchosin have made a core of volunteers to serve on commit- create a place where people really want Sun Peaks Mtn. Resort Municipality (pop. 400) June 28, 2010 conscious decision to manage their town tees or maintain parks. to live and play and work.” GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011 | 7 NEWSBEAT SAM ANDERSON SENIORS APPLIANCE REPAIR
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Salt Spring Elementary is wasting no time in kicking off its year-long forest theme with a whole-school walking fi eld trip to Mouat Park next Wednesday afternoon. Dinner, Live & Silent Auction Children will eat lunch, do a scavenger hunt, create Goldsworthy-like art, have free play and do Fundraiser by Thrifty Foods a forest clean-up between 12:45 and 2:45 p.m. With so many students out and about for that period of time, school principal Marie Mullen Saturday, September 10 - 5pm wanted to let park users know it won’t be a place Meaden Hall, Legion Center for solitude on Sept. 7. On Thursday, students will create artwork based on the reading aloud of a forest-themed book by a Proceeds go to supporting teacher or parent, which parents will be invited to Cancer Research & The Cancer Centre in Victoria view in the school the following week. In recent years, Salt Spring Elementary students Tickets: $65/couple and $35/individual and their project work have often been seen out and about as they studied the Ganges Creek water- available at Thrifty Foods, SSI shed and Ganges Harbour environment in depth. Contact Carol Scott 250.537.5047 for information WHAT IS IT? The fourth and fi nal historical object that needs to be BID ON: A Helicopter Ride, courtesy of Don Arney. identifi ed for a chance to win a Salt A Day on a Sailboat, courtesy of JP Krauss and Debbie Brandow. Spring Fall Fair pass PHOTO BY JOHN FULKER is pictured above. A Homemade Cheesecake baked for you Send your answer to each month for one year courtesy of Linda at Love My Kitchen. [email protected]. , Last week’s winner was Joy Howell, who correctly and much more! determined that the object was a mould for mak- ing lead fi shing weights. The previous week’s object was actually a sock-knitting machine, not just a knitting machine as mentioned on Aug. 24. This fundraiser is in support of the Cancer Centre in Victoria. We hope to aide in building an additional 7800 square feet and a renovating of 3000 square feet ON CALL & to the existing Cancer Centre. This will create a Patient & Family Support Centre, Predictive Cancer Research Centre and Radiation Wing. ON TIME A capital campaign is urgently needed to meet patient needs and enable vital Our Island's cancer research to continue. On completion of this facility, Vancouver Island will only Interprovincial be the only location in B.C. with a truly comprehensive Cancer Centre, with clinical Journeymen Glaziers care, supportive care and basic cancer research, all under one roof.
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EDITORIAL Life after the HST uring the past year, British Columbians have had plenty of time toD get up close and personal with the Harmonized Sales Tax.
After a year spent taking it out for coffee, treating it to dinner, buying land and even shopping for school supplies with it, 45 per cent of the 1.6 million people who voted in last month’s referendum ultimately decided the tax was worth keeping around. A majority of voters in 25 of the province’s 85 ridings voted “no” to keep the tax and, here in Saanich and the Islands, a whopping 49 per cent of voters decided to stick with Christy Clark and the BC Liberals’ revamped HST. Although the “no- side” result clearly THE ISSUE: wasn’t enough to Hospital staff work much appreciated save the HST and end HST referendum the debate for good, BY BILL RELPH to special meals, bus outings and trips “down memory result the sheer number of I would like to use this public forum to let island- lane.” people who voted in ers and staff at Lady Minto Hospital know how much VIEWPOINT Physiotherapy services are an integral part of hos- WE SAY: favour of the tax, not I admire and appreciate each individual hospital staff pital care. Our physiotherapist and rehabilitation aide Electorate has to mention a tax that member and the work they do for our patients every day. develop individual plans to assist our patients and residents maintain was poorly introduced I understand the angst of the last few years and feel it is important their mobility and independence as long as they can and to recuper- spoken, sort of and the subject of to recognize the ongoing incredible work that each department ate from surgery or falls. incessant negative carries out on a daily basis. Everyone, irrespective of their role, is as Technologists in both the laboratory and medical imaging depart- publicity since its important as the next. ments see inpatients and outpatients and are called back at all hours inception, is telling of what may lie ahead. Our support services departments (housekeeping, dietary, laundry) of the day and night. From routine blood collection to an emergency When that many people vote in favour of a are among the unsung heroes of Lady Minto. They work in cramped ultrasound, staff in both these areas work hard to accommodate the tax, the alternative just can’t be good. quarters under tight timelines, but still take time to stop and talk to specifi c needs of each patient. Untangling the HST from the province’s patients as they walk through the wards delivering fresh laundry and The fi rst faces that often greet patients at Lady Minto belong to our economy and figuring out how to square meal trays and keeping the building sparkling. Also, we’re dependent admitting staff. They are calming and helpful as they work effi ciently things off with the feds is expected to take on the organizational skills of our stores clerk who ensures we have to help alleviate the stress that comes with entering a hospital. anywhere from at least 18 months and untold suffi cient stock to carry out our work. Behind the scenes, our efficient health records staff transcribe millions to complete. When it’s all said and We don’t know what we’d do without our pharmacist and phar- records that are dictated by the physicians, organize hospital charts, done, it’s anyone’s guess what the province’s macy assistant, who keep current with the ever-changing range of and oversee our transition to the electronic health record as we move taxpayers will end up paying or how many medications and provide such a high level of support to the medical away from paper fi les — no easy task. program cuts will have to be introduced. and nursing staff. Endoscopy is provided by highly competent and trained staff. I Whether the tax was good or bad for the Our maintenance crew is busy with a head-spinning number of hear from many patients who have high praise about the exceptional province was a distant story line during a projects, and juggle these along with ongoing equipment repairs, care they were given. debate fuelled primarily by the deep wounds plumbing and electrical trouble-shooting. The medical staff not only provide care in their busy private prac- left by former premier Gordon Campbell’s The patient care areas are the most visible to the public. Staff for our tices, but also meet the demands of the hospital environment. Spe- surprise decision to implement the HST not medical and psychiatric patients work conscientiously to provide indi- cialists and family physicians work alongside each other, patient care long after the 2009 provincial election. vidualized care and friendly reassurance to patients and their families, staff and other hospital departments as they provide a level of care Though many residents had grown accus- and we receive cards and letters of thanks every week acknowledging that should be envied. tomed to the tax since it was introduced their great work. Our unit clerks provide the necessary clerical support Of course, all staff interact not only with each other, but also with on July 1, 2010, Friday’s referendum result to keep us organized as they multi-task throughout their shifts. our community partners and volunteers — examples of teamwork proves that neither Campbell’s resignation Lady Minto is home to 31 residents. It is a privilege to look after at its best. nor the prospect of a 10 per cent HST by 2014 people at this point in their lives, and I admire how well staff work as I am passionate about our local hospital and care deeply for the was enough to assuage the electorate’s yearn- a team helping residents in the various stages of dementia and physi- staff who work here and everyone who comes through our doors. ing for revenge. cal decline. Our part-time social worker assists in myriad ways to I consider it an honour to work with them in providing care to our Now let’s just hope the result doesn’t prove solve problems large and small. The activity worker organizes a range island community. revenge is a dish best served cold. of options to stimulate our residents — from sing-alongs to bingo The writer is site manager at Lady Minto Hospital.
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International Standards Serial Number 1198-7782 Member of: Canadian Community Newspapers Association, B.C. & Yukon Community Newspapers Association, B.C. Press Council GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011 | 9 QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “All of this is a lot of work and frustration, but I wouldn’t change it one bit.” IslandVoices MIKE FENNELL, MAYOR OF BARRIERE, ON INCORPORATION SALT SPRING SAYS We asked: Was it a good idea to scrap the HST?
LEON UNDERWOOD SETH BERKOWITZ MATT BRAIN LISA STAFFORD SHELLEY NITIKMAN I’m happy that groceries are No. As a small business It’s obviously complicated. I Yes, because I don’t like paying I thought it was a good idea cheaper, but I don’t know person, I like the simplic- think it’s a shame how it was PST on services. because I don’t trust the enough to assess the long- ity of the tax forms and as introduced but in the long run government to do some of the term effects of it. a photographer I enjoy get- it’s going to be more of a waste things they said they’d do to ting cheques back from the of money changing back. make it a better tax. government when I buy big pieces of equipment.
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I was both amused and a pair of flip-flops, a bas- Did the swallows come We had two, maybe three It was indeed heart- Sue’s edited version was a little shocked to come ket” or other such designer back to Capistrano? we could keep. warming to see so many presented with a spirited across the advertised Fall materials is in harmony Will the herring come So what do we see as the family and friends over- delivery encompassing the Fair Focus in last week’s with the inspiration and back to Burgoyne Bay? problem? flowing the Lady Minto social issues of the early Driftwood. beauty of the Salt Spring We are in danger of losing Is it habitat loss or good- Extended Care Unit lounge 19th century as well as the Apparently a new section Fall Fair. the wildlife will? on Friday, Aug. 26. art and craft of the perfor- in Hobby Arts this year is Of course, ultimately, duct That sustain us in crucial Has the island been deed- The event was a musical mance. the Duct Tape Creations ways. theatre performance with The children captured tape does contain materials ed to VIHA competition. Without herring you can’t the fl air of a Broadway pro- the hearts of the audience, that come from our good By authorities on Parlia- Is it not slightly ironic to feed the salmon duction. Charles Dickens’ giving the perfect dose of earth. Genetically modifi ed ment Hill? anyone else that the cen- Without doctors you can’t well-known Oliver Twist medicine to the residents. tral theme of the fall fair this cotton, petrochemicals, heal the sick No, indeed said the was the theme. To quote the opening line year is Green and Grow- and rubber-based adhesive Without surgeons you patient-in-waiting Director Sue Newman, of this performance, “May ing? Isn’t the fair funda- are all “natural,” right? can’t deal with ailments With his gut and his face along with choreographer we be truly thankful.” mentally about celebrating The fall fair has been a That often come up very in a twist, Zoe Bentley, presented a MARGARET MACKENZIE, the earth’s natural harvest Salt Spring tradition for quick. Tell those bastards in yon- cast of eight young play- LADY MINTO HOSPITAL from our local roots, seeds years. Do we really need all We hear of the shortage of der Victoria ers — Lucia Dixon, Annie AUXILIARY, COORDINATOR, ECU and soils? Personally, I just the extra duct tape to hold training “Move over, things need to Bateman, Ella Baker, Niko don;t see how encouraging it together? For those who would put get fi xed.” Reveley, Jonah Baker, Pierre a hardware-store-harvest of CANDICE MAY, us to sleep SUSAN HAYES, Peters, Ruby Egger-Lipsett MORE OPINION on Pages 11 and 25 SALT SPRING SALT SPRING So-called ‘good’ ideas can easily disintegrate The other day I was poking around in the wasteful ones they had I’m sure you’re familiar lowers at the same time), will give you an the loft searching for some golf balls I had been designed to replace, with this particular record- idea of how “ingenious” Chindogu can be. left stored in a plastic bag somewhere up eventually lost their ability ed message: A poignant reminder of how a seemingly there. What I found were golf balls every- to take a charge and had to Shilo “All our agents are busy good idea may backfire can be demon- where and a layer of a plastic confetti-like be thrown away, he swore up Zylbergold helping clients. If you wish strated by a 1970 television commercial. substance covering everything else. Such and down that every tech- to speak to someone who At the time, the H.J. Heinz Company was was my introduction to the drawbacks of nological improvement was doesn’t care, press 1; if you trying to pry some of the soup market away biodegradable plastic. actually a step backwards for NOBODY ASKED ME BUT wish to speak to someone from Campbell’s with its new Heinz Great Let me be the fi rst to admit that when I civilization. who cares but can’t do any- American Soup ad campaign. Satirist Stan heard that someone had invented a kind For decades now, elevator “muzak,” that thing to help you, press 2; if you wish to Freberg was hired to write and produce the of plastic capable of decomposing quickly, annoying, lightweight stream of airhead be placed on permanent hold and have to commercial. What he came up with was, instead of remaining in our landfills for songs, has been making the already claus- listen to this cheesy Zamfi r muzak until the at the time, the most expensive 60-second thousands of years before breaking down trophobic experience of being trapped in end of time, press 3.” TV ad that had ever been made. The com- into toxic compounds which polluted the a small metal box even more unbearable Believe it or not, the Japanese have turned mercial featured Ann Miller, the famous environment, I considered this develop- than it already was. Passengers have been the invention of almost useless objects into Hollywood dancer from dozens of 1940s ment to be the best thing since sliced bread. known to get off on a floor earlier than an art form called Chindogu. Its founder, musicals (at one point she held the world By introducing something as simple as intended and take the stairs just to avoid designer and anarchist Kenji Kawakami, tap-dancing record of 500 taps per minute), corn starch into the polymer chains, scien- hearing another verse of Barry Manilow’s has authored the best-selling 101 Un Use- along with 21 frizzy-haired chorus girls, tists have been able to fool the plastic into Mandy. less Japanese Inventions, which documents dancing atop an eight-foot-tall can of soup believing it is an organic living substance Unfortunately for us, the perpetrators many of these inventions and illustrates while 4,000 jets of red, white and blue- whose days are inevitably numbered. Too of muzak discovered that piping horribly their uses. Just a few of these “ninven- coloured water gushed up behind them in bad this realization usually occurs just appalling songs into shopping malls incites tions” include the “back scratcher’s T-shirt” Busby Berkeley fashion. when the plastic bag has been fi lled with shoppers to spend more money and buy (the back of the shirt has a grid pattern of The outcome of the ad was not what had several cartons of eggs. more stuff they don’t need. A Zamfi r rendi- squares where each square is identifi ed by been expected. Although audiences respond- The biodegradable plastic bag is not the tion of any Paul Anka ballad can actually a number and letter and therefore makes ed favourably to the commercial, most people only invention that seemed like a good drive mall patrons into the food court area having someone scratch a certain location automatically associated the product with the idea at first blush, but turned out to be where they will chow down on vast quanti- on your back much more precise — “try E5, soup they were used to buying — Campbell’s, a nightmare to the unsuspecting public. ties of alien “McFood” willingly. This way oh yes, that’s the spot”). not Heinz. (Sales of Campbell’s soup actually The electronic sensors fi tted on BC Ferries they can put themselves out of their misery Another Chindogu beauty is the “person- rose after the ad was aired.) It didn’t take long toilets that cause them to fl ush as soon as with e.Coli and botulism poisoning and al rain saver,” which consists of an upside- for Freberg’s “brilliant” ad campaign to get your backside rises off the seat must have escape that infernal panpipe torture of Mr. down umbrella with a tube running down shelved forever. impressed Ferries management as a “can’t Z. through the handle into a plastic jug that Nobody asked me, but maybe we should miss” proposition. Unfortunately, what the In a like vein, automated phone systems is carried on a strap hanging over the user’s display more skepticism and trepidation toilets can’t miss is you as they usually fl ush must be somewhere at the top of the heap shoulder. before completely embracing the latest in prematurely while you are still in the seated when it comes to good ideas gone bad. Two more examples, the duster bootie cutting-edge innovations that are guaran- position. Ostensibly promoted to improve commu- slippers for cats which allow them to keep teed to “improve the quality of our lives.” Danny Finkleman, best known for the nications, facilitate connections and cut your fl oors dust and cat hair-free as they What may look like the next Microsoft or popular CBC radio program Finkleman’s down on time wasted while waiting to get prowl aimlessly around your house, and Facebook may turn out to be nothing more 45s used to rant on-air about rechargeable through to the desired department, this the up/down toothbrush (the bristles face than a Zamfi r 8-track. Buyer beware. batteries. When he discovered that these invention has turned out to be the “Fran- away from each other at the business end babies, which cost considerably more than kenstein” of modern technology. and allow you to brush both uppers and [email protected] 10 | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ISLANDS TRUST GALIANO ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that the Galiano Island Local Trust Committee will hold a public hearing Bylaw No. 223 on a series of proposed bylaws that would amend the OCP. In general terms the purpose of the proposed bylaws is as follows:
General OCP Policy Amendments:
• Bylaw No. 214 – cited as “Galiano Island Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995, Amendment No. 1, 2011.” Proposed Bylaw 214 would amend policy statements and objectives contained in Section I (Community Objectives) of the Galiano Island Offi cial Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995. • Bylaw No. 215 – cited as “Galiano Island Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995, Amendment No. 2, 2011.” Proposed Bylaw No. 215 would amend policy statements and objectives contained in Section II (Land Use) of the Galiano Island Offi cial Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995. • Bylaw No. 216 – cited as “Galiano Island Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995, Amendment No. 3, 2011.” Proposed Bylaw No. 216 would amend policy statements and objectives contained in Section III (Services) of the Galiano Island Offi cial Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995. • Bylaw No. 217 – cited as “Galiano Island Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995, Amendment No. 4, 2011.” Proposed Bylaw No. 217 would amend policy statements and objectives contained in Section IV (Conservation and Environment) of the Galiano Island Offi cial Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995. Amendments to the OCP DAI, Administrative and Temporary Use Permit sections: Development Permit Area OCP Amendments: • Bylaw No. 224 – cited as “Galiano Island Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995, Amendment No. 11, 2011.” Proposed Bylaw No. 224 would amend provisions contained • Bylaw No. 218 – cited as “Galiano Island Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995, in Section VI (Development Approval Information) and Section VII (Administration) of the Amendment No. 5, 2011.” Proposed Bylaw No. 218 would amend Section V (Development Galiano Island Offi cial Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995 and renumber Section VII to Section VIII, and Permit Areas) of the Galiano Island Offi cial Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995 by designating a new insert a new Section VII designating areas where temporary use permits may be approved Development Permit Area 1 (Riparian) indicated on the map below, in which many types of and circumstances and objectives concerning the issuance of temporary use permits. development will require the land owner to obtain a development permit. • Bylaw No. 225 – cited as “Galiano Island Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995, Amendment No. 12, 2011.” Proposed Bylaw No. 225 would replace the current map Bylaw No. 218 schedules B, C, D, and E of the Galiano Island Offi cial Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995, applicable to the whole local trust area. Sitespecifi c amendments to the OCP and Land Use Bylaw: • Bylaw No. 226 – cited as “Galiano Island Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995, Amendment No. 12, 2011.” Proposed Bylaw No. 226 would amend Section II, 1.4 (Rural Residential) of the Galiano Island Offi cial Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995 by inserting a new policy (e) applicable to the lands shown on the map below and by amending Schedule B by redesignating those lands as Rural Residential and Nature Protection. Bylaw No. 226 Bylaw No. 227
• Bylaw No. 219 – cited as “Galiano Island Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995, Amendment No. 6, 2011.” Proposed Bylaw No. 219 would amend Section V (Development Permit Areas) of the Galiano Island Offi cial Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995 by designating a new Development • Permit Area 2 (Shoreline and Marine) on all marine waters in the local trust area and on land 15 metres upland of the natural boundary of the sea in which many types of • Bylaw No. 227 – cited as “Galiano Island Land Use Bylaw No. 127, 1999, Amendment No. 2, development will require the land owner to obtain a development permit. 2011.” Proposed Bylaw No. 227 would amend Section 5.4 (Rural Residential zone) of Galiano • Bylaw No. 220 – cited as “Galiano Island Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995, Island Land Use Bylaw No. 127, 1999 by inserting new subsections 5.4.10 and 5.4. applicable Amendment No. 7, 2011.” Proposed Bylaw No. 220 would amend Section V (Development to the lands shown on the map below and by amending Schedule B (Zoning Map) by rezoning Permit Areas) of the Galiano Island Offi cial Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995 by amending provisions those lands as Rural Residential(a) and Nature Protection. of Development Permit Area 3 (Tree Cutting and Removal) and Development Permit Area 4 The public hearing is held for the purpose of allowing the public to make representations to the (Elevated Groundwater Catchment Areas). Local Trust Committee respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, • Bylaw No. 221 – cited as “Galiano Island Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995, September 11, 2011 at the South Community Hall, 141 Sturdies Bay Road, Galiano Island. Amendment No. 8, 2011.” Proposed Bylaw No. 221 would amend Section V (Development Permit Areas) of the Galiano Island Offi cial Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995 by designating a new At the public hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the Development • Permit Area 5 (Sensitive Ecosystems) indicated on the map below, in which proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written many types of development will require the land owner to obtain a development permit. submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws. Bylaw No. 221 Copies of the proposed bylaws and any background material that may be considered by the Local Trust Committee in respect of the proposed bylaws may be inspected at the Islands Trust Offi ce, #200 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, inclusive, excluding statutory holidays, commencing August 31, 2011 and up to and including September 9, 2011. For the convenience of the public only, and not to satisfy Section 892(2) (e) of the Local Government Act, additional copies of the proposed bylaws may be inspected at various Notice Boards on Galiano Island, B.C., commencing August 31, 2011 and can also be viewed at the following URL: http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca and selecting http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/ltc/gl/bylaws.cfm Written submissions may be delivered to: 1. The offi ce of the Islands Trust by mail at #200 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. V8R 1H8, by Fax (250) 4055155 or can be sent online by going to the Islands Trust Website at the following URL: http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/ltc/gl/meetings.cfm and completing the “Public Hearing, September 11, 2011, Submission Form”, prior to 4:30 p.m., September 9, 2011; 2. After 4:30 p.m., September 9, 2011 to the Local Trust Committee at the Public Hearing at 12:30 p.m., September 11, 2011. The public is encouraged to send any electronic response by using the online public hearing submission form. The Islands Trust does not guarantee that any email submission will be received by the Galiano Island Local Trust Committee. Reasonable efforts will be made to provide email submissions, if they are opened and received, to the Galiano Island Local Trust Committee for • Bylaw No. 222 – cited as “Galiano Island Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995, consideration, but the public should not rely on email as a means of providing a written submission. Amendment No. 9, 2011.” Proposed Bylaw No. 222 would amend Section V (Development Permit Areas) of the Galiano Island Offi cial Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995 by designating a new Written comments made in response to this notice will also be available for public review. Development Permit Area 6 (Commercial and Industrial Form and Character) on lands zoned Inquiries regarding the proposed bylaws may be directed to the Islands Trust Offi ce, Robert C1, C3, C4, C5, C5A, C6, C7, L1, FI, MCW and MCL in which many types of development will Kojima, Regional Planning Manager, at (250) 4055159 or, for Toll Free access, request a transfer via require the land owner to obtain a development permit. Enquiry BC: In Vancouver 6602421 and elsewhere in BC 18006637867. • Bylaw No. 223 – cited as “Galiano Island Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995, Amendment No. 10, 2011.” Proposed Bylaw No. 223 would amend Section V (Development NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE GALIANO ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE Permit Areas) of the Galiano Island Offi cial Plan Bylaw No. 108, 1995 by designating a new AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. Development Permit Area 7 (Steep Slope Hazard) indicated on the map below, in which many Kathy Jones types of development will require the land owner to obtain a development permit. Deputy Secretary GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011 | 11
OPINION Wines, Beers, Ciders & Coolers.
ON PREMISES WINE AND BEER MAKING AT SSI cycling route work is in progress THE BY DONALD MCLENNAN in a CRD decision trails for walking tion. The Salt Spring Island Cli- Wine Cellar I read with both interest and to proceed with and biking; mate Action Plan aims to reduce chagrin Peter Vincent’s column detailed designs INRESPONSE • Publication these emissions by at least 15 last week — “We’re so last cen- and cost estimates. of the CRD Parks per cent by 2015. Expanding 131 PRICE ROAD • 250 931 1963 tury when it comes to cycling.” More consultants Strategic Plan bikeways would be one of the Harry & Gerry TUES. - SAT. 12:30 - 4:30 OR BY APPT. Peter lamented the fact that were retained and the engineer- 2010-2020, which envisages an most important contributions cycling on Salt Spring is danger- ing work is now complete and island-wide bike and walking the SSITC can make to this prov- ous and under-developed. And pending approval by the B.C. trail system on Salt Spring; ince-wide goal. he is right on the mark. Ministry of Transportation and • A renewed focus on bike- In 1999, a planning level over- Tom Varzeliotis’ book The news of Peter’s enthu- Infrastructure. ways by the Salt Spring Trans- view entitled the Salt Spring siasm for safer cycling on our The CRD recently passed a portation Commission; Island Cycle Route Inventory fair island was music to my ears. budget allocating local gas tax • Progress on the Salish Sea was published. The consultants Behold the I. Trust Peter did not mention however funds to the project, which Trail in both the Cowichan Val- made the point that “cycling is that there are people and orga- should allow the first priority ley and Trans-Canada Trail seg- a viable alternative to the car Ecce Insulae Custodes nizations on Salt Spring who are segment to be launched in 2012, ments, which raise hope for on Salt Spring but the route is working very hard to improve including bikeways leading into Salt Spring as the “jewel in the less well used because of real Coming up at the situation. the village and in the school dis- crown;” safety risks involved.” Allow me to provide some trict. The ultimate plan com- • Formation of a community In 2011, the BWG Survey of www.alcy.ca background information on this prises a multi-million dollar Bicycle Working Group in 2010, Cycling made these points: timely subject. project that would be funded which gives a voice to cyclists on “Salt Spring residents have Salt Spring’s transportation over several years by local gas Salt Spring; been asking for bicycle lanes infrastructure in general (not just tax funds, MoTI contributions • Publication in April 2011 of on our roads for more than 25+ in terms of bikeways) is seen by and Salt Spring taxpayer funds, BWG’s extensive on-line Survey years; survey after survey has Salt Spring Island’s many as defi cient, thereby plac- plus any grants we are able to of Cycling on Salt Spring; revealed this to be the number best kept secret. ing pedestrians, cyclists and obtain. • The expected launch of one collective wish of islanders; The motorists at risk in various loca- Cyclists on Salt Spring are fol- the Ganges transportation other amenities get funded and tions on the island. Several seri- lowing the progress of this proj- infrastructure project in 2012 built, but not the bikeway — not HOSPITALITY SUITE ous and fatal accidents over the ect closely. with bike lanes in the village. even the fi rst kilometre; safety at Heritage Place for Seniors last few years, at least partially Beyond the Ganges village Bikeways on Salt Spring would concerns are the number one blamed on inadequate transpor- plan, separate funding must encourage more people to leave barrier to residents cycling more tation infrastructure, prompted be found to link Fulford and their cars at home, resulting on the island.” a myriad of citizens groups to Vesuvius as part of the Salish in less congestion in Ganges Cyclists are at risk on Salt demand improved safety and Sea Regional Trail. As far back as village, especially on Satur- Spring. The transportation com- security for pedestrians and 1999, bikeways were ranked #1 days when parking lots over- mission, the CRD and the BWG cyclists in Ganges village. in terms of needed amenities on fl ow. More importantly it would are determined to address this Subsequently, the Capital the island. The stars are now lin- contribute to the provincially matter. I did not want to miss Regional District hired con- ing up in favour of a major push mandated policy on climate this opportunity to welcome sultants to draw up a plan for in this direction. To wit: change. In 2007, the baseline Peter’s supportive outlook in the construction of cyclist and • Release of the new PARC year for BC communities, Salt this connection. pedestrian facilities in Ganges Strategic Plan 2009 acknowledg- Spring’s greenhouse gas emis- Available for short-term stays from village. This report included ing surveys in which 70 per cent sions were largely attributable to The writer is chair of the SSI 3 nights to 3 months, for islanders public consultation and resulted of Salt Spring respondents seek food and on-island transporta- Transportation Commission. & visitors aged 65+
Extraordinary Food man for the picture of you helped make it one Jack and photographing of the most heartfelt and Extraordinary People Extraordinary Experience the event, Salt Spring memorable evenings in RANTS and Roses NDP Club for organiz- all our years together. ing, Janis Gauthier and With love and gratitude, Home-cooked evening meal, telephone, An armful of big of orange Monbretia to Kenn Danner, Judi Ste- Corrie and Wendy cable, laundry facilities, housekeeping & Rants beautiful roses to all all the passionate peo- venson and Gary Hol- Lifeline emergency call system included. Bundles of nettles to who supported the ple who helped create man for all their help. Roses to our well- the angry neighbours Fundraiser for Kenyan an astonishing “Cel- Thanks to Barry Cooke trained firefighters, who left anonymous Schoolgirls Lunch. A ebration of Jack” event for overall coordinat- career firefighters and Senior living for the young at heart… nasty phone messages big thank you to Mol- on Friday night and ing with ArtSpring and fire chief Tom Brem- Come get to know us! Tuesday evening com- lie, Chris, Jean, Ellen, bring Jack’s state funeral others, George Sipos ner, who manned the plaining about the noisy Lynda C., Fitz, and Der- in to ArtSpring for us all. and ArtSpring staff for fire trucks and saved Contact: Teron Wolf, General Manager party they erroneously rick. Without your hard Thanks to Valdy for writ- their care in arrange- my home. Roses to B.C. 250.537.8340 assumed was coming work the lunch would ing and performing an ments and venue, Diana Ambulance personnel, www.HeritagePlace.info from Spindrift. While I not have been so suc- original song for Jack, Morris, Fred and Nancy who were there to take share their distress at the cessful. A special bou- Phil Vernon, the Sum- Powell. It was a pro- the driver to the hos- horrifi c painfully amped quet to Thrifty Foods. mer Singers, George found event! MP pital, the RCMP and music that was blasting Your generosity is heart- Ehring and Irene Wright, BC Hydro. The Sunday throughout the area, I warming! Finally, thank Greg Pauker and Clif- Bouquets of rainbow- night incident on Garner fail to understand why you to all who attended, ford Knox (sound), colored roses, dahlias Road could have started it would be attributed made donations and/or Dave Vollrath and Peter and lilies to all the “too a tinder dry forest fire to us. No noise has ema- bought goods. Because Prince (video), CFSI marvellous for words” in the area, from which nated from this prop- of all of you many radio station, Deirdre musicians, the fabulous there would have been BCSLA Approved erty for 40 years, nor will schoolgirls will not have Rowland for arrang- food makers, singers, no escape. M.Burns it, unless we (or some to miss school every ing with the musi- dancers, helpers, and possible new owners) month. Kits will be put cians, Fran Havelaar all the wondrous new decide to develop the together and delivered and Caroni Young for and old friends who SALT SPRING PRIDE property to its current early in 2012. Lynda T. arranging the Summer honoured us with your SEPT 88–11,–11, 2011 zoning potential which Singers, Jan McPhail for presence at our 25-year includes a marine pub A stunning bouquet piping, David Borrow- anniversary bash! All of Pre-Pride Events and 30 condos. Apolo- PRIDE ART SHOWS gies will be graciously BANNER WORKSHOP accepted. Spindrift at Welbury Point
Rants to whoever Thursday September 8 took ArtCraft’s brand SALON AND FILM NIGHT 7pm new sandwich-board Friday September 9 outside the firehall on ZE CABARET 7:30pm the meridian in town. Saturday September 10 It was displayed to help ANNUAL PRIDE PARADE noon promote the islands’ PRIDE IN THE PARK featuring Jose Sanchez 1pm artists exhibiting at Mahon Hall. H. Mears, PRIDE DANCE 8pm Sunday September 11 ArtCraft manager PRIDE GOLF TOURNAMENT! 10am PRIDE UNITARIAN SERVICE 11am Roses PRIDE PICNIC Noon An enormous bunch of red and white roses to Mouat’s Hardware and anyone else on the island who lowered GLOSSI their Canadian fl ags at gays and lesbians half mast to honour the of salt spring island late, great Jack Layton. L. Nye www.glossi.org 12 | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011 | 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 WWed.ed. TThurs.hurs. FFri.ri. SSat.at. SSun.un. MMon.on. WWed.ed. August 31 September 1 September 2 September 3 September 4 September 5 September 7 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT The Arbutus Ensemble. Tom & Matt. The Coalition. Tom Hooper. Run for Cover. Simone and the Soul Intentions. Harry Warner & Friends. Music & Munch recital at All Pop/classic at Moby’s. 8 to 11 p.m. Dance/rock at Moby’s. 8 to 11 p.m. Shipstones. 7 p.m. Dance/rock at Moby’s. 8 to 11 p.m. Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10:30 p.m. Music & Munch recital at All Saints. 12:10 p.m. Saints. 12:10 p.m. Daniel Howlett. Simone & The Soul Intentions. Shane Philip. Sunyata. ACTIVITIES Wednesday Night Live. Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10:30 p.m. Shipstones. 7 p.m. Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10:30 p.m. Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Live. Open stage hosted by Stephanie Simone & The Soul Intentions. Lane 31. Run for Cover. Jose Sanchez and Friends. Corn Roast. BBQ, kids games, meet See last Wednesday’s listing. Rhodes at Moby’s. 8 p.m. Shipstones. 7 p.m. Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10:30 p.m. Dance/rock at Moby’s. 8 to 11 p.m. Back to party at Salt Spring Vineyards, your neighbours. Church of Jesus Christ Sweet Water Revolver. Gemma G. Open Mic. Music in the Vineyard. The Barley Bros. 2 to 4 p.m., plus complimentary wine of Latter Day Saints. Info: Colin Walton, Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10:30 p.m. Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10:30 p.m. Thursdays at The Local Bar. 6 to Live music at Salt Spring Vineyards Salt Spring Inn. 6 p.m. and food tastings, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 250-537-1856. ACTIVITIES Out Innerspace. 10 p.m. from 2 to 4 p.m. with complimentary Out Innerspace. Watch Vancouver dance group wine tastings paired with local foods See results of creative residency by ACTIVITIES A Good Day in Ghana. create new works at ArtSpring. ACTIVITIES (from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Vancouver dance group at ArtSpring. Paws for a Cause. Plus Women in Blue Jeans, two mini- 12:30 to 5 p.m. Dance Troupe Try-outs. Out Innerspace. 4 p.m. BC SPCA fundraiser. Meet at Rainbow TTues.ues. documentaries by Paula Stromberg Kids 8 and up for new SS Arts See Wednesday’s listing. Road dog park at 11 a.m. Walk September 6 that explore gay and lesbian lives in ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES a UN refugee camp in Ghana. Part of Academy program. Fulford Hall. ACTIVITIES through Mouat Park begins at noon. SSI Local Islands Trust 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info/register: Salt Spring Toy Run. Info/register: www.spca.bc.ca/ LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Pride festival. Salt Spring Literacy. 5 Committee Public Hearing. www.saltspringartsacademy.ca or Symbolically 8 Summer Farmers’ Institute 11 a.m. Other branches/salt-spring-island. Open Stage with David Jacquest. to 6 p.m. Info: www.glossi.org. Proposed Bylaws No. 450 and call 250-537-4294. Exhibition Opening Reception. events include bike games, beer Pride Banner Workshop. At the Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10:30 p.m. Artist’s Trading Cards. No. 451. Meaden Hall (Royal See Exhibitions below. garden from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Dinner Core Inn, 3rd fl oor. 1 to 5 p.m. Info: SSI Painters Guild workshop with Canadian Legion, 120 Blain Road). Inter-Islands Ferry Crawl. and dance with Auntie Kate, 5 p.m. www.glossi.org. ACTIVITIES Dawn Davies. ArtSpring. 9:30 a.m. Community info meeting for Get on the 3:55 p.m. ferry from Long Info: www.saltspringtoyrun.com. Salt Spring Centre of Yoga Open Salt Spring Singers Fall to 12:30 p.m. Info/register: www. Bylaw 450 from 3 to 4 p.m.; info Harbour for a trip to Galiano, Mayne Tango Milonga. House. Registration. SSI Baptist Church, 520 ssipaintersguild.com. meeting for Bylaw 451 from 4 to 5 and back to Long Harbour with All Saints. 4 to 7 p.m. Info: Laura, To mark the 30th anniversary of the Lower Ganges Rd. 6 p.m. Info/register: p.m.; public hearing for 450, 451 activities at each stop to promote 250-537-4077. Salt Spring Centre of Yoga and the Lesley Reynolds at 250-537-4861 or go from 6 p.m. onwards. inter-islands community. Info: 100th anniversary of the building of to www.saltspringsingers.org. rpither@gulfi slands.com. the Blackburn house. 355 Blackburn Tuesday Morning Market. United Rd. Noon to 3 p.m. Info: www. Church Meadow. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. saltspringcentre.com. Tuesday Farmers’ Market. Island Natural Growers-sponsored market in Centennial Park. 3 to 7 p.m.
“Quite simply the best agent atat CentralCentral HallHall callcall 537-4656250-537-4656 for showtimes to watch preview & info go www.thefritz.ca to www.thefritz.ca May Wed. 16 Aug.- May 31 20 - Tues. Sept. 6 a person could hope for …” - CLIENT, 2011 PLEASE NOTE WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR THE SUMMER! Final show Midnight in Paris Wed. Aug. 31 at 6:45pm Susan de Stein MBA, REALTOR® held over LARRY [email protected] DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND! CROWNE BestOfSaltSpringRealEstate.com Wed. Aug. 31 at 8:30pm Fri, Sat, Sun. Sept.2-3- 1 hr 34 min Fri, Sat, & Sun 1 hr 35 min 4 at 8:30pm/Mon. 7pm PH: 250-537-5553 • CELL: 250-537-7943 Rating: PG Rating: PG Sept 2,3,4, at 6:30pm Tues. 7pm 164 FULFORD-GANGES ROAD
CINEMA • Final show of Winnie the Pooh on Wed., Aug. 31. Paws for a Cause • Midnight in Paris — The sweetly sentimental Midnight in Paris is funny and charming. Woody Allen’s romantic comedy about a family on a business trip to Paris. A young couple experience a profound transformation during their visit. BC SPCA fundraising dog walk • Larry Crowne — With the relaxed, easy chemistry of stars Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts, this romantic comedy is about a Sunday, September 4th big-box store employee who loses his job and attends community college to reinvent himself. He meets a colourful array of Meet at Rainbow Road Bark Park outcasts and also-rans and develops a crush on his teacher in a public-speaking class. Larry finds that just when he thought his 11 am life had reached a dead end, he has hope for the future. EXHIBITIONS
• Gallery 8 presents Symbolically 8, new work by gallery artists, with an opening reception on Friday, Sept. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. Ganges, Mouat’s Centre • 7:30am to 9pm • Customer Service 250-537-1522 Show runs at the Grace Point gallery until Oct. 1. • Robin Relph Contemporary presents an open studio event with Kathy Venter and Deon Venter — New and selected work. Runs daily at Venters’ studio at #23 in Merchants Mews until Monday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Michael Hames shows new oil and mixed-media paintings at Steffich Fine Art through Monday, Sept. 5. Squeeze Me!! • ArtCraft’s Showcase Gallery presents In the Skin of the Forest, paintings by Barbra Edwards and basketry by Debbie Squeeze Me!! Magnusson, at Mahon Hall daily until Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. along with the ArtCraft gallery and gift shop. • Shapeshifters: The Chainsaw Masks is presented by Peter McFarlane at Pegasus Gallery of Canadian Art. Exhibit runs daily through Saturday, Sept. 3. • Photosynthesis — the 11th annual exhibition of work by Salt Spring photographers — runs daily at ArtSpring through NEW Fall CARHARTT Sept. 11. • An exhibition of Howard Fry’s original Salt Spring Women Preserve & Protect calendar photos runs through August at products Starfish Gallery in Grace Point Square. • Nathan Stewart shows his work at Barb’s Bakery through August. NOW in the Ganges store. • Morley Myers Summer Show runs at #7-315 Upper Ganges Rd. (Merchant Mews). Including Sherpa lined Vests, • Summer Lights night exhibition at Duthie Gallery on Churchill Road is open Thursdays through Mondays from 9 to 11 p.m., in addition to regular gallery hours. Camo Hoodies and Jackets, • Point Gallery: Held over . . . “observations” — work by George Wallace, Diana Thompson and Margaret Day until the end of 1-800-8874321 August. By appointment only, call the gallery at 250 653-0089. www.tempurcanada.com The only mattress Tempur is sold in over 50 countries plus more! • Wendy Wickland shows paintings and mixed-media works at Country Roasters Cafe in Country Grocer through recognized by NASA worldwide, with hundreds of and certifi ed by the dealers across Canada September. Space Foundation • A selection of local artist Sav Boro’s originals and prints are on display at the RE/MAX Salt Spring office for the summer. 250.537.2999 • Macdonald Realty is showing work by Deon Venter in its Ganges office through the summer. A better night’s sleep, no springs attached! 152 Fulford-Ganges Road • The Porch Gallery is open Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m. at the home of Mother Tongue Publishing’s Mona Fertig & Peter Haase, 290 Fulford-Ganges Rd. Featuring work of George Fertig, Jack Akroyd, Irene Hoffar Reid, Wim Blom, Ina D.D. UNCLE ALBERT’S FURNITURE Uhthoff, Gary Sim, LeRoy Jensen, Gordon Caruso and Peter Haase. 107 2nd St. Duncan Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30 • Salt Spring Gallery of Fine Art welcomes work by Dawn Davies, Joan Warren and Tom Debrayanna. 1-800-593-5303 Sun 11-4 • Photographer Curt Firestone has images from his Morning series hanging at Bocados Bistro. The Salt Spring Island Residents Card is a new way to save and take advantage of special island promotions from member businesses of the Chamber of Commerce. Check specials online www.residentscard.com You can also pick up a list of Residents Card Specials at the front counter of the Driftwood. your island ... your card! GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011 | 13 Arts +
Saturday at 6 pm Entertainment 250.537.9339 EXHIBITIONEXHIBITIONN Deon and Kathy Venter expand boundaries 250.537.9911
NewNew workworrk on body’s inherent beauty and sensuality and its Don’t Watch It Pass You By... long history as the preferred form of western cul- view atat SaltSaS ture. She also creates nudes because she does not want her pieces limited by a particular fashion or SprinSpringg sstudiotut era of time and, being a woman herself, she feels she gets beyond the surface to tell a deeper story. BY ELIZABEELIZABETHET “Any fi gure could exist now or 4,000 years ago,” NOLANNOLAN she said, adding that her work takes into account DRIFTWOODDRIFTWOOD STASTAFFF and references that entire history. Work she is preparing now for the Gardiner show includes a set of two tableaus that will be altalt SpSpringrir art- exhibited side by side. The fi rst portrays a young istsists DDeoneoe and artist on the ground, sketching a seated model. KathyKathy VVenter The artist is in a state of acute observation but havehave intro- hunched over as if to hide her work. Kathy said Sducedduced a friendfriend to the the piece is in some ways a metaphor of the communitycommunity who young artist’s commercial pressures. isis hopinghoping ttoo bring The partnering piece will have the artist stand- themthem ttoo thethe hhighest ing and displaying both confi dence and creativ- echelonechelon ooff ttheheh inter- ity, which will be matched visually by a more nationalnational aartrt wworld.oro abstracted and lumpy style to the entire piece. TheThe Venters aalready “The artist is still observing but is more willing crccreatereae te wworkork ooff a ccalibrealibrb that to transform what she sees in her own expres- iniinspiresnsps ires sosololo sshowshows at rerenownednon sion,” Kathy explained. gaggalleriesalll eries (suc(suchh as KatKathy’shy’s upuupcom- Deon is known for exploring deep and often Mouat ’s iniingng sculsculpturepture exhibition at thtthe Gar- dark themes in his work, exposing and trans- ddidinerner Museum in TorontoToronto).). 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EachEach is ververyy tacttactile,ille,e work- doing and why you’re doing it,” Deon said. iningg directldirectlyy with thick mediums too eexpress Paradigm Shift II, with its doubled nude fi g- ccomplexomplex materiamaterial.l. ures looking out suggestively at the viewer, recov- KKathyathy continues to bbee one ooff ttheh few ers the nude from its (recent) politically incorrect IN STOCK MERCHANDISE ONLY. aartistsrtists in tthehe wworldorld to wwork on closet and at the same time marks what Deon llife-sizedife-sized terra-cterra-cottaottata sculp- describes as a positive disintegration of an estab- Home Owners helping HomeownersTM MOUAT’S tures. SheShe preferspreferss to use lished style, opening the doors for something tthehe ffemaleemale fformorm to tell new. SHOP 7 DAYS A WEEK heherr storiesstories forfor severals The Venters’ work can be seen at their studio at 250.537.5551 reasons, incincludingludidin the #23 Merchant Mews through Monday, Sept. 5. 14 | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EXHIBITION PREVIEW Artists create meaningful work for Symbolically 8 Second annual the world with all new works Cameron has also added to perhaps record a timeless with candy-coloured plat- created just for the show. her roster of sheep portraits European vineyard with low forms and bizarre landscape event starts Sept. 2 Some of these will directly with a unique model. patchwork hills and white details in Shelter Eight. And reference the number 8 and Jerry Davidson gets mini- farmhouses. Ida Marie Threadkell con- Gallery 8 is celebrating the others will only hint at it, but malist with several elegant Collectors and fans of tinues her series of fairy- special properties of balance all will be new and delight- still lifes. Whether or not Kevin Peters’ antler sculp- land couture with two new and harmony with the sec- ful creations from some of eight items are portrayed, tures will want to see just garments that suggest the ond annual Symbolically 8 the best contemporary art- his ability to capture objects how creative he can be with personalities of the missing exhibition starting Sept. 2. ists found on Salt Spring and can be seen as better than a an all-new motif. This unex- owners in silk fusion, felt Just as ancient and con- beyond. photograph with his artistic pected transformation of his and more obscure materials temporary cultures have Viewers are invited to fi nd interpretation. material reveals a willing- such as gut and snakeskin. admired the visual symme- the eights hidden in Janet Dutch-Canadian painter ness to take chances beyond An opening reception try of the numeral, Gallery Cameron’s Gallery View, Pieter Molenaar contributes the tried and true. takes place Friday, Sept. 2 8 artists will demonstrate an one of her highly collected sunny landscapes that could Daniel Tibbits expands from 5 to 8 p.m. The show admiration for harmony in stitched thread paintings. be taken for Lee’s Hill — or his benign Dali-like scenes continues through Oct. 1. Untitled by Pieter Molenaar PHOTOGRAPHY SUMMER LIGHTS Pegasus previews Klemm series AT THE NIGHT GALLERY 8:30-10:30, Friday & Saturday until September 18th Forever Green images rials as “diverse both aestheti- of one. Priced under $1,000, the 9–11 pm | Thursday to Monday cally and conceptually with a 20-inch-square framed images at Pegasus thread of surrealism running fi t the home as well as the bud- throughout.” get, notes the gallery. The Pegasus Gallery of Cana- In these latest works, titled “This exhibit is a unique dian Art is holding a special pre- Forever Green, he tackles the opportunity for new or veteran view exhibit of a new series of relationship between plant life collectors of Eric’s work,” said photographs by internationally and the urban setting. Noted art gallery manager Anthony Mat- known fine art photographer critic and writer Gary Michael thews. “In photography, collec- Eric Klemm. Dault says of this series that tors seek those rare limited prints Klemm is an award-winning “Klemm’s prodigious Forever done shortly after the image was Salt Spring photographer whose Green project is a bracing mix of taken. Since there is only one of work can be found in public col- imagistic meditations upon the each in this size, I expect a bit of lections, including the Nation- perseverance of plant growth in competition for some of the key al Portrait Gallery in London, a world we seem to be paving images.” England and The Art Gallery of over as rapidly as we can.” Forever Green will open with 125 Churchill Rd Greater Victoria, among others. To celebrate his relation- an artist’s reception from 5 to 8 From his critically acclaimed ship with Pegasus Gallery and p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9 and con- 250-537-9606 series of portraits in Silent War- the people who call Salt Spring tinue to Saturday, Oct. 1. [email protected] riors, to the painterly arrange- home, Klemm has created a spe- Visit www.pegasusgallery.ca duthiegalleryblogspot.com Brent Comber – The Nine Sentinels ments of Shavings, Klemm’s cial edition of smaller-format or call 250-537-2421 for more work is described in press mate- images in an exclusive edition information.
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BY ELIZABETH NOLAN DRIFTWOOD STAFF Salt Spring’s photog- raphers continue to impress while demon- strating a wide variety of approaches to their art at the 11th annual Pho- tosynthesis exhibit. Continuing at ArtSpring through Sept. 11, the show highlights the vast creative possi- bilities of the medium. In addition to mastering the necessary technical skills, the 24 participat- ing photographers run the gamut from docu- PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY menting affecting scenes Rodger and Lili Garbutt take in the Photosynthesis show at ArtSpring. The and people to express- photography exhibit continues daily until Sunday, Sept. 11. ing the wonders of pure Everyday colour and texture. Oth- in jeopardy. itz comments on human texture and shape. Chris • HIGHLY ers use the format to cre- Another of Eligh’s culture through our Stackhouse has a good SCRUBBABLE ate images of their own candid shots, Ladies in artefacts, such as the example of this stream • EXCELLENT Low Price construction, expressing Waiting, takes in a group view of Fulford Hall with of work with Exposed, COVERAGE a visual theme or narra- of elderly women seated True Love broadcast on a close-up of peeling tive that may not exist on a Paris bench. While its sign board. paint on metal surface • STAIN RESISTANT on its own. the rest of the public Tamar Griggs puts that combines beauti- In the documentary seems busy and pur- together her skill at fram- ful layers of yellow, deep stream, Alaine Lalonde poseful on this cobbled ing a shot with a passion orange and cerulean has contributed a market street, the old for nature in her amaz- blue. SLEGG LUMBER heartbreaking series of ing series of breach- Christina Heinemann Mon.-Fri. 7am-5pm, Sat. 8:30-5:00 804 Fulford-Ganges Road portraits taken on the ing whales. The flukes is similarly satisfying streets of San Miguel de Several emerging (or resub- with a close-up rock 250-537-4978 i[ Allende, Mexico. Shots merging) with sprays of surface in Traces, as is www.slegglumber.ca of beggar women young photographers ocean water reveal great Bobby Crichton’s close- and old contrast with artistry, not just the abil- up view of an elephant but add gravity to Des- ity to be in the right spot calf with its already perado in Sombrero, a have used at the right time. deeply wrinkled and fi s- solemn child decked out Michael Levy is sured hide. Come for the Weekend, in sparkling gear and their tools to another photographer Birgit Freybe Bate- painted-on mustachios. who captures the shot man captures amaz- Gregg Eligh seems gift- explore painterly on the wing and does ing vertical fractures in Stay Forever! ed at capturing people in so with an artful eye, as Anchorage Cliffs, but humourous and telling seen in Mountain High, also offers a delightful poses. Each photograph abstractions of a super crisp shot of an study of pattern and is layered with signifi ers eagle in flight against shape in Plugged In, a so that an entire story colour, texture a thickly forested hill backstage view of mul- can be constructed from stretching down to tiple yellow cords that one snap. Together is a strip of water. The contrast with white pil- the ironic title of a shot and shape. eagle is framed with its lars and black control framing a man and a powerful wings on the boxes. woman seated at an out- downstroke, while its In the world of digi- door café. The couple is women are to the last eye appears to catch the tal manipulation, Amy Panoramic oceanviews! 3 bed, 2 bath Oceanview stylish home, 3 bed (2 ensuite), looking away from each one occupied with being viewer’s and to express Melious creates a lovely home, self contained guest suite, hob- 3 bath, large living, vaulted ceiling, large other — her face turned disgusted. how unimpressed it is memorial piece in For by/storage room, kitchen/dining, sunny kitchen, library/den, solarium, sauna, away from the cam- Bill Ford provides a with the situation. Japan: Repair. The tops living, wood fl oors, new septic sys- wood fl oors, double garage, greenhouse, era and out toward the moving portrait of Mona Nirmal Dryden fi nds of three muted apart- tem. 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A set of Japanese Year round protected oceanfront with Delightful cottage style home, large ple at rest after a tiring and honest view without Several photogra- kanji are in the left cor- dock in Long Harbour! Country retreat deck, sep garage with loft space, fenced round at the museums. a trace of romanticism. phers have used their ner. The mood success- home, great kitchen, private master, garden / orchard, sunny 2+ acres. Very But taken with the title, In a contrasting tools to explore painter- fully suggests peace and sunny patios & deck, workshop. A private. Close to lakes, it conjures a relationship approach, Seth Berkow- ly abstractions of colour, renewal. wonderful home port for the boater! Ruckle Park, Fulford LiRead.com/1676.htm $799,500 Ferry. This is a hard MUSIC & MUNCH to beat opportunity! Don’t wait! LiRead.com/1700.htm Harry Warner & co. play M&M $498,500
Traditional Irish tunes who is originally from Country has performed at many venues Kerry in Ireland, Briony Penn on Salt Spring Island.” Oceanfront with swimming beach! 3 and originals on tap and Jo Lundstrom. While the music is always free bed, 2 bath home, wood & tile fl oors, Warner plays banjo, tenor gui- at Music and Munch events, solarium style dining, feature fi replace, A recital of rousing traditional tar and mandolin, Lundstrom donations are accepted to sup- kayak/canoe dock, sep studio, large ga- Irish music marks the return to plays accordion and concertina, port the Music Makers program. rage. Private 0.84 acre. Don’t overlook the monthly schedule of Music while Penn plays pennywhistle. An optional light lunch, for this one! LiRead.com/1546.htm $767,000 and Munch concerts at All “They all sing and, according $5.50, is provided by the Angli- Saints. to their audiences, their a cap- can Caterers immediately fol- 250.537.7647 On Wednesday, Sept. 7, Harry pella three-part harmony rendi- lowing the concert. [email protected] Warner and Friends will take the tions of traditional Irish songs Lunch tickets must be pur- stage beginning at 12:10 p.m. are among their best pieces,” chased before the concert LI READ www.LiRead.com Band members are Warner, states a press release. “The group begins. 16 | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
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Darren Sigesmund Quintet Joyce Yang Thursday, September 22 – 8:00pm Wednesday, February 8 – 8:00pm Toronto trombonist Darren Sigesmund brings Back by popular demand, Joyce is one of the us a contemporary blend of jazz, Latin and brightest young stars of the international piano classical influences. world. She played here in February 2011 and our audience loved her. Short Story Long Shane Koyczan Hansel & Gretel Friday, October 28 – 8:00pm Vancouver Opera Spoken word virtuoso Shane Koyczan wowed Monday, February 20 – 7:00pm us in the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Vancouver Opera in the Schools presents Olympics. He’ll thrill us again live, with his own another delightful opera adaptation for young band. audiences. A perfect evening for families. Starts at 7 and lasts an hour. Canticum Canticorum (The Song of Songs) Les Voix Baroques Unbound Sunday, October 30 – 2:30pm Wen Wei Dance Critically acclaimed Montreal vocal ensemble Thursday, February 23 - 8:00pm explores the five centuries of music inspired by Wen Wei Dance’s performance of Cock Pit the biblical Song of Songs. in 2010 thrilled our ArtSpring audience. The company is back with another amazing evening The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari of contemporary dance. Andrew Downing Ensemble Sunday, November 6 – 8:00pm Carlos Del Junco & The Blues Mongrels The world’s first horror movie, premiered Wednesday, March 7 – 8:00pm in Germany in 1919, accompanied by live Blues/jazz harmonica like you’ve never heard orchestral music. A hair of the dog for before. High energy doesn’t half describe it. Halloween. Elmer Iseler Singers Isabel Bayrakdarian Thursday, March 8 – 8:00pm Thursday, November 10 – 7:00pm For over 30 years this Toronto choir has been Canada’s most exciting soprano, live in recital. Canada’s most important all-professional choral Special reception with the artist following the ensemble. concert. 1+4 Trio Accord & Ian Parker Karl Schwonik Jazz Ensemble Wednesday, November 16 – 8:00pm with Rémi Bolduc Vancouver’s Trio Accord (with pianist Ian Thursday, March 15 – 8:00pm Parker) will play the world premiere of a work An Alberta combo that’s winning jazz awards developed on Salt Spring this summer, as well left and right, joined by renowned Montreal sax as trios and quartets by Brahms and Beethoven. legend Remi Bolduc.
The New Orford String Quartet Four Seasons – West Coast Style Monday, November 28 – 8:00pm Ballet Victoria Four of the best string players from the Toronto Sunday, March 25 – 2:30pm Symphony and Orchestre Symphonique de You loved their Carmen ballet this spring. The Montreal play Beethoven and Tchaikovsky. company is back with a new ballet based on Vivaldi’s Four Seasons interpreted through the art of the West Coast. Out Innerspace Monday, January 16 – 8:00pm One of Vancouver’s most exciting young dance Kassia companies presents an evening of duets, Voca Me Sunday, March 4 – 2:30pm including a new work developed on Salt Spring Stuttgart’s Voca Me ensemble presents music this August. from the 9th century by the oldest known female composer in the world. Eve Egoyan Saturday, January 28 – 8:00pm Canada’s most exciting pianist specializing in André Laplante Tuesday, March 20 – 7:00pm new music presents an accessible programme One of Canada’s greatest living pianists in a of contemporary works. memorable concert of music by Debussy and Liszt. Special reception with M. Laplante after Pentaèdre Wednesday, January 18 – 8:00pm the concert. Montreal wind ensemble plays quintets for wind instruments like you’ve never heard before. Cello Recital Great showmen as well as some of Canada’s Paula Kiffner Sunday, May 6 – 2:30pm finest musicians. Salt Spring’s own master cellist Paula Kiffner is joined by Victoria’s Pamela Aloni for an exciting evening of cello duets.
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The second project of Music this week: ArtSpring’s new initia- Live music 7-10:30pm every night! tive to provide creative Wed – Gemma G residencies for profes- Thurs – Daniel Howlett sional Canadian artists Fri – Lane 31 takes place this week. Sat – Shane Philip The young Vancou- Sun – Sunyata ver dance company Out Mon – Simone and the Soul Intentions Innerspace takes over Tue – Open Stage w/ David Jacquest ArtSpring’s stage for six Wed – Sweet Water Revolver days for an intensive period of development PHOTO COURTESY ARTSPRING Scene from Duets, performed by the Out Innerspace dance company. Open 8am-10pm Check out our website at of new choreography. www.treehousecafe.ca Artistic directors 7 days a week David Raymond and www.treehousecafe.ca ph 250-537-5379 Tiffany Tregarthen will facilities for new artis- percussionist. The sec- process in action. be working with lighting tic exploration,” said ond, which is yet to be Then on Saturday designer James Proud- ArtSpring executive developed, will explore at 4 p.m. the company foot and apprentices director George Sipos the unspoken relation- will give a studio show- Arash Khakpour and on Monday. “Outside ship between two peo- ing of what they have Jessica Wilkie to realize academia, there are very ple who have known accomplished during an hour-long piece to few venues in our coun- each other for a long the week. be called Duets, which try where musicians, time. Admission for the will be premiered in composers, choreogra- The public is invited public is free through- Vancouver in December phers and dramatists to come and watch the out the residency. and shown at ArtSpring have the opportunity to creative process unfold. Duets in its finished on January. try out new ideas and Local dancers or any form will be present- “We are delighted create new work.” other interested people ed on Monday, Jan. to welcome one of Duets will comprise are welcome to drop in 16 at 8 p.m. as part of Canada’s most exciting two contrasting dances, to the theatre Wednes- ArtSpring’s 2011-12 pre- young companies to the fi rst inspired by the day and Friday after- sentation series, tickets Salt Spring and to offer music of Asa Chang, an noon between 12:30 for which are on sale them our community’s experimental Japanese and 5 p.m. to see the now.
ARTS Painters’ Guild year sketched out in latest program guide New season of artistic techniques, allowing a Regular meetings and work- hands-on opportunity to try out shops are held at ArtSpring each activities starts Sept. 7 their methods.” Wednesday, beginning at 9:30 ISLAND STAR presents... R flick pick DO Workshops are presented in a a.m. Some workshops are for JASON TU Next Wednesday, Sept. 7 at fun environment that also pro- a full day; some for half a day. VIDEO ArtSpring marks the opening vides friendship and support for Occasionally, two-day work- day of the exciting fall 2011 Salt artists and would-be artists of shops are held on a weekend. Spring Painters’ Guild workshop all levels. New members of all levels of X-Men: First Class program. “This could be your year to experience, including begin- “An enthusiastic and experi- dare to dream and launch your- ners, are always welcome. No one really wanted another X-Men X-Men: First Class follows the spirit of the movie. While the fi rst two were truly most recent Star Trek in not only rebooting enced program committee has self into a new challenge or Check the guild’s website at excellent, the third was ditched by the the material but changing it somewhat to put together an attractive selec- expand your existing skills.” www.ssipaintersguild.com for previous fi lms’ director Bryan Singer and allow for an entirely new series storyline. It tion of workshops presented In addition to scheduled full details of programs and spe- turned out a laughable mess. So when isn’t, however, a big change. Singer was by accomplished guest artists,” workshops and collaborative cial events. news came about that another X-Men still around to write the script, and as a notes a guild press release. “Addi- activities, portrait and life draw- Ann Holt is the membership fi lm was going to be made, and that it result First Class has the original two fi lms’ tionally, our creative committee ing sessions are a popular offer- and registrar contact, and may was a prequel to boot, the public — perfect combination of intrigue, humour has organized several impressive ing during alternate Wednesday be reached at 250-653-9624 for and myself, admittedly — prematurely and character development. collaborative activity sessions sessions. For people who prefer information. snored in derision. Much of the emotional punch of the fi lm offered under the expert guid- a less structured day with the People can also simply turn Surprise! It’s actually a pretty darned rides on its stars McAvoy and Fassbender, good fi lm that evokes the spirit of the and they don’t disappoint. The latter ance of our own experienced guild, there is generally space up on the Sept. 7 opening day fi rst two. X-Men: First Class goes all the is particularly good — as always — a member mentors, incorporating to simply drop in and work on or any Wednesday morning at way back to the early ‘60s, focusing on charmer with a darker side, a damaged DVDs produced by well-known individual projects in the com- 9:30 to meet members and learn the friendship of Charles Xavier (James man hiding his anger against humanity artists in various mediums and pany of others. about the guild’s benefi ts. McAvoy) and Erik Lensherr (Michael under the guise of a wicked, dry smile. The Fassbender). While later these two will two share excellent chemistry, making the YOUTH DANCE become Professor X and Magneto, climactic confrontation between them all respective leaders of competing mutant the more potent. superhero factions, at this point they’re The fi lm isn’t perfect by any means; friends with only minor diff erences. I think director Matthew Vaughn is New SS Arts Academy troupe gets Initially, Xavier and Lensherr are united still a little tone-deaf, and some of the by the American government to fi nd and action scenes don’t quite live up to their train young mutants, but the appearance potential. Also, some of the smaller down to dance business this fall of the sinister Sebastian Shaw (Kevin characters aren’t quite fl eshed out. But Bacon) on the scene means the training overall, X-Men: First Class is a winner that’s Tryout day is Sept. 1 at Fulford Hall streets or at least encourage you to bust a move!” is forced into overdrive. It all leads to as good of a time-wasting blockbuster The academy says students should be focused, a massive confrontation between two as you’ll see this year, and much more Dancers aged 8 and up who are looking for a inspired, want to improve skills, work well with a teams of mutants and the navies of two interesting than any of the other Marvel- chance to express their passion for dance, acro- like-minded group, enjoy trying things for the fi rst superpowers off the coast of Cuba. based fare we’ve seen lately. gymnastics and creative ideas will love Naomi time, like to contribute ideas and be willing to work Jason’s new Dance Troupe class offered this fall at hard for a fun outcome and, most importantly, be the Salt Spring Arts Academy. committed. new arrivals Jason, a professional dancer, choreographer and “We will explore hip hop, breakdance, acrobatics, THE CONSPIRATOR • THE BEAVER • WEST IS WEST ex-rhythmic gymnast, is looking to build a strong contemporary, ballet, jazz, contact improv, strength IN A BETTER WORLD • DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES SEASON 7 team of dancers who want to perform. According training, work with props and so much more.” to a press release, dancers are encouraged to “bring Tryout day is on Thursday, Sept. 1 at Fulford Hall 250-537-4477 what you have, come as you are and learn to work from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ...your locally owned video shop! on co-creating choreography that will inspire you For more information, see www.saltspringartsa- ISLAND STAR VIDEO to take it to a performance, the dance floor, the cademy.ca or call 250-537-4294. 18 | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ALL GAMES People& 20% off for August
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He is the Fulford kids (with known for mount- help from artist-in- ing large portraits in the-classroom men- public spaces, and by tor Jane MacKenzie) PHOTO CONTRIBUTED doing so giving a face chose to give voice to Above, Zac Verboom is refl ected both in the poster to the invisible and a another group of peo- of his face behind him and the pail of poster glue, Insuring your teenage driver voice to the voiceless. ple that aren’t usually while below, Malaya Hart Weller puts up her poster His previous proj- heard: themselves. image as part of the Inside Out project Fulford ects have included In classroom work Help keep your teen safe on portraits of women in for the project, the elementary kids have participated in this year. the road: the Kenyan slum Kib- kids identified the era, where he printed three issues that con- the photos on vinyl cern them the most: R5&%5 )/.5." 5 )(- +/ ( -5) 5 and attached them to freedom, the envi- tickets and driver penalty points. shanty roofs to make ronment and safety. 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(.5 35 distortion. serious consequences. creating a safe driving contract. MacKenzie said them water-tight. the project’s value is As parents we know that the Another project enormous, because If your teen is going to be right to drive comes with took the portraits of kids are learning that driving your vehicle, review your women in the most art isn’t just for people responsibility and risk. insurance and make sure it is dangerous neighbour- who are talented at set up to give your family the hood in Rio De Janei- drawing. New teenage drivers face greater ro. The women who “It’s not just mak- protection you need. risks than other drivers because had lost teenage fam- ing pictures. Art can issue and lead to real by: ArtCraft, Bruce of inexperience and risk-taking ily members to drug change the world and change sooner than Patterson, Sushi 2 Go, At Island Savings, we’re not just cartel violence were make a statement,” later. They were so Ida McManus, Studio behaviours. ICBC statistics financial experts; we’re insurance positioned to face she said. That’s impor- excited by their work One, Rainbow Road show that car crashes are the experts too, and we want to keep toward the wealthy tant because, “at this MacKenzie offered a Pool, the Rock Salt number one killer of youth in part of the city. age they’re pretty summer workshop Restaurant, Knotty you safe on the road. Come in to our B.C., and one in five new drivers As winner of the confident and they with other projects. Threads Studio, Embe Ganges branch and talk to Cynthia TED prize, which is have an innate sense The project was Bakery, Ganges and is involved in a crash within their or any member of our insurance team. dedicated to “ideas of justice and what’s supported by Fulford Central fire halls, first two years of driving. Let us help you find the best insurance worth spreading,” JR right — but it can be Elementary’s Grade Mahon Hall, Acous- received $100,000 and difficult for them to 3/4 teacher, Robyn tic Planet and Phar- package to keep you protected. was granted “one wish articulate their ideas Huntley, Fulford prin- masave. to change the world” with words.” cipal Shelly Johnson To learn more and by the nonprofit foun- The kids hope that and parents Karen to see photos of the dation. seeing their giant Clark and Shelby Inside Out project on Salt Spring – 124 McPhillips Ave, Ganges | 250-537-4542 | iscu.com His wish was to “use faces around town will Johnstone. line, visit www.inside- art to turn the world stimulate public dia- Permission to post outproject.net or the ADVERTISING FEATURE inside out,” giving logue on the cycling portraits was granted Facebook page. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011 | 19 PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY ANIMAL WELFARE Dog fostering program hits Keep the trail at Paws for a Cause Smiling... Registration ongoing the shelter.” enced with dogs and be comfort- Brusatore’s idea is to get a able with dogs that aren’t familiar THOUGHTS & NEWS for Sunday event group of reliable foster people set to them,” she said. up so that when calls about dogs “And dogs should have ade- from Dr. Richard Hayden BY ELIZABETH NOLAN come in, there is already a net- quate space, food, shelter and Gratitude. DRIFTWOOD STAFF work in place and a list of possible water, human interaction and Dogs in distress will soon fi nd options. If it works properly, dogs exercise.” Salt Spring is a safer place to won’t have to visit the SPCA at all Brusatore is hoping to get some This week marks the 14th anniversary of my recuperate with a new fostering but will be picked up by staff and potential foster homes signed up being on Salt Spring. program being launched through brought directly to a foster home. during this Sunday’s Paws for a the local SPCA. “I don’t see it as being very hard Cause Walk and to have the pro- Leanne Brusatore, the island’s to implement. There’s so many gram in place sometime next As I was running along North End Road and waving branch manager since January, dog owners and dog lovers on the year. Registration for the annual at every other car or truck that passed, I was said the offi ce typically receives island,” Brusatore said. SPCA fundraising event can be around 10 calls a month that “I think also it’s about listening done at the dog walk park on reminded of how fortunate I am. relate to dogs in some way, to the needs of the community.” Rainbow Road, or participants whether reporting an abuse situa- Fostering times could range can register from 11 a.m. on the tion or just noting a more general anywhere from a day or two to a morning of the event. I have so many patients that have become my concern. month, depending on whether The walk will talk place from friends. I look forward to going to my offi ce each Until now the SPCA has had there is a medical situation. Once noon to 1 p.m, starting at the no way of responding to these healthy the dogs will be sent to dog park and venturing to Mouat day to get re-aquainted and updated. I equally calls, with limited space on site one of the shelters on Vancouver Park. Participants are invited to enjoy knowing that so many people also take an that does not allow for dog ken- Island for adoption. join the organizers for coffee and nels under land use bylaws. The Brusatore, who loves dogs goodies “for pups and people” interest in the lives of me and my family (one more facility is able to care for cats and herself but can’t keep one in her before the walk starts. child at the time of press!) rabbits only. small apartment, said there are The afternoon will be filled “Dogs are wandering and we a few factors that would make with fun activities, including pet don’t have a place to take them someone a good fostering can- portraits by donation. For more Thank you. in,” Brusatore noted. “People also didate. information call the SPCA at 250- come looking for dogs to adopt at “Ideally they would be experi- 537-2123. Now I guess it would be a much different story if the TERRY FOX RUN people driving by and waving were trying to hit me Islanders aim to outrun cancer or giving the one fi nger salute. Our Services: Sept. 11 event Registration for this pledge forms at Islands pating families to hon- year’s event begins at 10 Savings, the Bank of our her decades of dedi- • Laser treatment for gum disease unites hope, a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11 Montreal or online at cation and commitment • Alignment of crooked teeth health and at Salt Spring Elemen- www.terryfox.org. Pro- to cancer research. Her tary School. Salt Spring ceeds are used to sup- death in June of this year • Emergencies and pain relief healing is one of the few places port the Terry Fox Foun- adds signifi cance to the • Invisalign...invisible braces in Canada that received dation’s commitment to run. BY SEAN MCINTYRE a “special dispensation” cancer research. “She was a tre- • Surgical implants for rock solid teeth DRIFTWOOD STAFF to host the race a week As in past years, the mendous force in the • Dentures • Cosmetic dentistry More than three ahead of the nationwide event will feature plenty foundation, she never decades after it began, event, which happens of pre- and post-run wavered,” Bennett said. • Botox cosmetic volunteer coordinator to coincide with the activities, refreshments As in past years, Ben- Catherine Bennett said island’s fall fair. and food. 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Complicated Love oncile the knowledge that his dent of the Vancouver chapter of son was gay with his previously the Canadian Association of Pro- BY ELIZABETH NOLAN unexamined conservative Chris- fessional Speakers and is a cer- DRIFTWOOD STAFF tian views on homosexuality and tified executive coach through What happens when a son tells eventually “came out” on behalf Royal Roads University. his straight father that he is gay? of his son. He has a degree in theology How about when that father The presentation will invite from the University of South begins to confront his own participants to a real engage- Africa and is the co-founder demons about homosexuality, ment with a son, daughter, or of AuthenticDialogue.com, a and both father and son head out family member who is straight or coaching and consulting prac- on a road trip together? gay, and will address topics such tice. 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IN MEMORIAM GIFTS IN MEMORIAM GIFTS INFORMATION INFORMATION COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS IN MEMORIAM REMEMBER... BOOMER FITNESS - FULFORD HALL a loved one with a gift to the Level I Wednesdays, Sept. 14 - Oct. 26 10:30-11:30am. Lady Minto Hospital Foundation’s Connecting your giving with island needs If you’re new to exercise, or it’s been awhile, this class is Memorial Gifts program slower paced with a mindful focus. Your gift today will help islanders now and in the Level II Fridays, Sept 16 - Oct. 28 9:00-10:00 am. For the future. The Foundation gives approximately $100,000 135 Crofton Road relatively fi t and active, this class adds more challenge. Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1T1 to our island’s charitable organizations every year. tel: 250-538-4845 Donations may be made through the website, by phoning Cost: $84 / 7 weeks. Register by Sept. 11. 250 537 8305, or by mail to SSIF, Box 244, Ganges PO, SSI, BC, V8K 2V2. Trisha Moroz, CPT PLEASE INCLUDE: trisha@synergyfi t.ca 250.653.4656 • Name of your loved one www.saltspringislandfoundation.org • Name & address of next of kin so we can notify them of your gift. COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS Round, Ballroom, Line • Your name and address for tax receipt Dancing Salt Spring Singers Registration www.ladymintofoundation.com Salt Spring Singers, a non-auditioned community choir OPEN HOUSE - CORE INN directed by Mitch Howard, will hold fall registration Sunday, Sept. 11 6-7:30pm and the fi rst December concert rehearsal at 6 p.m. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS on Tuesday, September 6, at SSI Baptist Church, 520 Sunday classes Lower Ganges Rd. Registration will close at 6:45 Sept. 18 to Oct. 23 • 6 - 7:30 pm
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AL’S ASIAN TREASURES The Salt Spring Arts Council announces an open legal services and other charitable endeavours, most ANNOUCEMENT prominently as a long-serving member of the board Gays and Lesbians call to Artists and Craft people working in a variety of of directors of the Gulf Islands Early Learning Society from of Salt Spring Island Kalu Rinpoche media, to submit exhibition proposals for the 2012 (formerly Salt Spring Island Daycare Society). She (GLOSSI) season of ArtCraft’s Showcase Gallery. was heavily involved in the Society’s plans for a new Sept 17 & 18 2011 th The Showcase Gallery exhibits, on the stage at early learning centre in the community. Please be advised that the 4 annual KDOL Salt Spring Is- Mahon Hall, are approximately three weeks long and Laurel was proud of her professional Salt Spring Pride Parade land Mt. Tuam Medita- run during the ArtCraft season- June to September. accomplishments, but always said what she wanted will take place tion Retreat. more than anything was a family. She derived Saturday, September 10th September 19th • Artists are welcome to submit work individually or enormous personal satisfaction from her family from 12 noon to approximately 1 pm. Salt Spring Island, as part of a group. and was a committed and intuitive parent. To her The parade will start at the parking lot at Mahon Ganges High School family and many friends she exhibited in abundance • Work must be recent - created within the past 2 Hall and turn left onto Rainbow Road, then turn 7:00 pm Public Talk: the qualities of inspiration and compassion and right onto Lower Fulford-Ganges Road. It will years - and must not have been exhibited locally or mischievous fun. “Free Your Heart, Free at ArtCraft either on the main fl oor or at a previous Laurel’s family wishes to express sincere gratitude then proceed around the fi re hall, sharp left on Your Mind; Life and showcase exhibit. to the nursing staff at Lady Minto Hospital and Dr. Fulford Ganges Road to Mouats, turn left on Dharma” By Donation • Exhibitions are chosen to refl ect innovation, quality Ian Gummeson. Purvis Road and cross Lower Ganges Road to www.kkc-kdol.org and professionalism. A memorial service will take place at St. Luke’s Anglican Hereford Ave. It then turns left on Jackson, left www.paldenshangpa.net • The Artcraft commission rate is 35%. Church, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road, Victoria, Friday, onto McPhillips, right onto Lower Ganges, sharp September 2, at 2 p.m. In lieu of fl owers, donations can left onto Fulford Ganges again, left on Purvis, • All items entered must be for sale. and left on Lower Ganges Road. It will stop at Meditation Retreat (incl/gen- • Application Forms can be downloaded on the be made to the Gulf Islands Early Learning Society, 381 tle morning yoga) w/teacher Lower Ganges Road, Saltspring Island, V8K 2V4, Queen McPhillips corner opposite T.J. Beans coffee Lino Laure. Galiano Island, Fri website www.ssartscouncil.com Margaret’s School, 660 Brownsey Avenue, Duncan, shop, then fl ow into Centennial Park. Sept 16th (8:30 p.m. registra- • Or, picked up at Mahon Hall, 114 Rainbow Road at tion) to Mon, Sept 19th (12 BC, V9L 1C2, or the Colorectal Cancer Association Road fl aggers and police will be present p.m.) Meals included. On-site rear offi ce. of Canada, www.colorectal-cancer.ca. Condolences to to help direct traffi c. We apologize for any accommodation: $295. Off- inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s site: $195. Info: www.center- [email protected]. forsilence.com. Register: The deadline for proposals is OCTOBER 30th, 2011 } patience and support during this event. (604) 408-4457 or rmcgin@te- lus.net GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011 | 23 DEADLINES DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS TUESDAY 10 AM [email protected]
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SG POWER SCOOTERS Gas & Electric Islands Largest Selection www.bchomesforsale.com/ long-term, $850, NS, NP, ref. 730 Hillside Ave, Victoria Call 604-802-6722 view/lonebutte/ann/ FOR RENT - Like New 3 bedrm 250-537-4500. Visit our website: Condo in Victoria $1500.00 per THE GREAT month avail asap.3 bedroom, 2 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES www.stonebridgeom.com FOR SALE bathroom, 1100sq.ft., ground fl oor ONE BEDROOM cabin will be HOMES WANTED unit, patio Near Thetis Lake, The available approx. middle of 2003 CITATION Fifth Wheel 31.5 ft. GARAGE SALE Aspen, a 2 year old condo complex, September. Call 537-1069. HAULING AND SALVAGE secure parking, workout facilities Great shape for living in. 2 slides, WE BUY HOUSES Contact - [email protected] washer/dryer, huge heated holding MAP or phone 250-930-7655 ideal for SPACIOUS 2 STOREY, 2 tanks, lots of storage,TV, stereo, “ Damaged House? professional couple with children or bdrm plus den near Central. Pretty House? 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Mid Island, NS, NP MARINE Property Management Ltd. $1450. Diversifi ed Properties, WALK TO Ferry, furnished 3 bdrm, 2 baths, south end SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM, 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATHS, 250-537-9700. oceanview home , monthly BOATS 2 BATH HOME, WITH WOOD 2 FIREPLACES, REC ROOM, 2 BDRM MOBILE home, new- rental, high speed internet, ly renovated. Private yard & NS, $1800 plus util. Avail. mid HEAT & GAS FIREPLACE, LOVELY 2 CAR CARPORT, BEACH deck. WD, avail. Oct. 1. Sept. 250-653-4810. 15 FOOT RUNABOUT, 40 hp $800/mo. Call 250-537-6860. Evinrude. Fresh antifowling GROUNDS, GREENHOUSE & MORE. ACCESS,RENTED $1400 PER MONTH plus additional features. In- BOOTH CANAL WATERFRONT. AVAILABLE SEPT 1. 2 BDRM plus den, 3 baths, on WATERFRONT 3 bdrm 2 cludes an excellent trailer. private tidal waterfront. Electric baths house, furnished, dock, $2800. 250-537-1446. $1900/MO. AVAILABLE LONG TERM. RENTER INDUCEMENTS. heat plus woodstove. Mid Is- decks, woodstove. 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Contact RETAIL SPACE in unique 28’ SAILBOAT, 1998 Hunter online at www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Island Explorer Property Man- destination area. High tourism 280. Sleeps six, diesel, low agement 250-537-4722. traffi c; reduced off season hours. Excellent condition. All Call 250.537.5577 2 BEDROOM oceanview rates. Established Native Art safety and navigational equip- ONLY $15.95! Residential Management North end home. 2 baths, WD, Gallery and Antique Store on ment included. Ready to Call today 250-537-9933 NS, NP, wood/electric heat, site. Call 250-954-8981 or cruise. $35,000 obo. 250-537- long term, avail. immed. 250-586-1372. 2786. www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com $1250. Contact Island Explor- er Property Management 250- BARGE CAMP: Wood Barge SHARED ACCOMMODATION 131’LX38’4.5”X9’8.5”D c/w: '5,& )3,!.$3 537-4722. ISLAND EXPLORER Atco trailer complex mounted
$RIFTWOOD 9/52 #/--5.)49 .%730!0%2 3).#% 2 BEDROOM plus self con- WALKING DISTANCE to on barge deck consisting of 20 Property Management Ltd. & Real Estate Services tained In-law suite. North End, Ganges, shared living, $600 rooms, kitchen, pantry, dining one year lease preferred, NS, plus util. Rent a house, shared room, head and shower fa- 2 Bedroom Oceanveiw NP $1250. Contact Island Ex- with 1 person, WD, NP, NS. cilities, laundry facilities, small GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALES plorer Property Management Shared util, cable, internet & repair shop, twin Cummins Northend home, 2 bathroom, W/D, N/S, N/P, 250-537-4722. hydro. Avail Sept 1, Call 250- 60Kw diesel gensets. Survey 418-0919. 1070 WALKER’S HOOK Rd. 240A STARKS RD. wood/electric heat, long term, avail immediately 2 to 3 BDRM WATERFRONT available. Location: Zeballos. 9-12, Sat. New vinyl windows, Fri./Sat./Sun., 9-3. Household deep sea moorage, fully fur- $59,500 Call for more details. new rugs, new duvets, china, contents, plants, painting ...... $1250 nished/dishes linens log home. STORAGE 250.703.3551. children’s books, furniture, etc. tools, paint, bike, etc. No early No smokers. Pet neg. $1500+ birds please! œ hydro. [email protected] 137 McPHILLIPS, Ganges. 2 bedroom plus self contained In-Law suite or call 250-479-4769 Saturday 8-3, Sunday 10-4. 272 MALIVIEW DR. Sat. Sept Camera stuff, collectables, art- 3 & Sun Sept. 4, 10am to 4pm. North end, one year lease preferred, N/S, N/P 3/4 BEDROOM quiet water- works, lots more. À Electric scooter, bird cages, front home with stunning view bean bag chairs, full size elec- ...... $1250 in Fulford Harbour. Electric 154 ARNELL WAY. 9 - 12, tric keyboard & lots of other heat with fi replace, very tidy Saturday, Aug. 3. Fabric, sew- stuff. No early birds please. “ 3 bedroom Oceanview Home with lots of storage. Long term ing stuff. à lease available. Oct. 1st. 732 BEAVER POINT Rd. Yard Wood/electric heat, W/D, N/S, N/P Available $1650. 250-537-2572. 180 THOMAS RD., off Cedar sale. Benefi ting Grandmothers Lane. Cedar Mountain Studios to Grandmother for the Ste- Sept 1st ...... $1350 3 BDRM. HOUSE in Vesuvius. Blowout Sale: picture frames, phen Lewis Foundation. Sun. On bus route. Laundry shared mirrors, wooden crafts at low Sept 4, 8am to 3pm. ” with basement suite. cost prices. Make great 2 Bedroom Oceanfront Highend Home $1175/mo. plus hydro. Avail. 751 VESUVIUS BAY Rd. Oct. 1. 604-970-0774. presents! As well, massive Household knick-knacks, pic- Walk to Fulford Ferry, bright and sunny, on garage sale including furniture, tures, stereo, TV, some fur- 3 BEDROOM Oceanview household goods, collectibles, nishing, gardening tools, some shared property, long term, avail immed ...... $1475 Home Electric/wood heat. jewellery, handbags, gently- plants and more. Sun. Sept 4 Available Sept 1, 2011. WD, used clothing and much more. Õ from 11 am-3 pm. Proceeds NS, NP, $1350. Contact Island to Salt Spring Island Wildlife Explorer Property Manage- 1880 FULFORD-GANGES 250-537-4722 ment 250-537-4722. Rd. Indoor moving sale, kitch- Natural Care Centre. No early en/household, furniture, birds please. 11 1-800-800-9492 4 BDRM, 2 bath house on books, CDs, garden, craft. Vin- LIONS GARAGE Sales & lake. Very private, close to Photos tage/retro clothing, linens, Drop Offs: Fridays & Satur- Island Explorer is a fully licensed, bonded management town, all appliances $1800/mo purses, jewellery, tins. All days only, 10am - 12pm. Many company under the laws of the B.C. Govt. Avail. Oct 1: call 250-537-4415 are available cheap. Free Stuff. Sat.&Sun. household items. Note: We BACHELOR SUITE, w/d, Sept. 3&4, 8am. - 1 pm. Œ now offer furniture pickups for open space, close to town, for purchase @ 2396 FULFORD GANGES a small donation. We do not $675 incl hydro. 250-537-9346 Rd. (Cottonwood Farm) Sat. accept large appliances, drap- DELUXE WATERFRONT, 1 Sept 3, 9am to 2pm. 3-family eries or clothing. Drop-offs ac- Who reads us? bdrm Cottage for rent. $1000. our on-line cepted only on Fri. & Sat. downsizing/estate yard sale. 250-537-7009. SUITES, LOWER Many kitchen items, china, lin- morning. Please no garbage!! 103 Bonnet Ave. 12 88% of Islanders read I BDRM AND den garden lev- photostore ens, home decor, clothing el suite, near Ganges. Large 1 BDRM BASEMENT suite, (non-smoking households) SATURDAY, SEPT. 3, 8 - 12. the Driftwood each week. and light, 4 appl. Electric heat, ground level. WD, heated tile gulfi slandsdriftwood.com gardening, books, novels, fur- 165 Mountain View. Garden- gardens and beach access. fl oor, $850 incl. hydro, water, niture, sewing machines, knit- ing & household items, treas- Suits single professional, NS, garbage, internet, pets ok. ting machine, and so much ures, some lumber, some -Combase survey $950. Avail Sept 15 or Oct. 1. 250-537-5375, no trifl ers, more! Off road parking. — tools. Something for everyone.– 250-537-8736. avail. Sept 1. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011 | 25 OPINION This Week’s by Michael O’Connor www.sunstarastrology.com [email protected] Ferry party connects Horoscope 1.888.352.2936 Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) Should I work, or play or both; such questions Focusing to consolidate a new base continues. What do you need to get the job done? Do ‘outer and inner ‘ are on your mind! Striking a healthy balance Your mood is sober and the time has come you require tools, assistance or simply the is ideal. After all, do we live to work or work to take some calculated risks to expand your determination to get going? Whatever your to live? Creating a healthy lifestyle rhythm is professional and or social infl uence. Improving answer, this is a good time to advance. Practical wise because health is a key to enjoying life. upon your skills and getting organized are good measures to establish a more reliable fl ow is a Discerning what you must verses what you places to start. At least making clear proposals priority. Follow your intuition, reason and gut islanders this Friday choose to do could lead to illuminating ideas and plans will boost your confi dence levels. and avoid thinking too much. Don’t ask why, and new choices. simply ask what? Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) BY RON PITHER route or see to adding a “TR” sched- Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) You are beginning to entertain some inspiring Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Holding and gaining ground with ule note regarding the existing doable Sometimes we feel the love more than others. new objectives. This is a good time to shop Sometimes we have to downsize in order to BC Ferries this Friday afternoon in an transfer at Sturdies that they in my This often leads to wanting to express ourselves around and sample before you commit. expand, like packing to travel. The key is to creatively. Bathing in the feeling is good too. have the precise things needed verses excess. ethical, fun and serious fashion is what view have unfairly charged me (and Breaking through limiting beliefs and self- With your energies running high you are in concepts is part of the plot. Avoid rebellious This can apply to any area of your life. Clear is in store if you leave Long Harbour at many other Mayners and Penderites the mood to tackle projects. Be careful that reaction to others and focus on clearing what the clutter, cut the fat, lose the energy vampires 3:55 p.m. for a convenient round-the- who already know this route). Their your ambitions do not exceed the time and is in your own way. Avoid trying to change the and so on…. Effi ciency is the call now. This is a islands evening route that gets you half-hearted make-peace a la golden energy required to complete things. Aim to projection and focus on the projector. preparatory time for you to position yourself. do something you want verses what feel you home to slum further on the “inner “Hahnshake” offered in the Driftwood ‘have to’ do. Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) Who has what you want and need? Accessing island” of Salt Spring. last week only to me is muddled think- Getting things done behind the scenes will Or you can stay unplugged over- ing and everyone deserves the fair fare Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) the resources of others is likely now. Yet, you Quality time spent close to home is the call feel good now. Financial considerations and will also have to give to the situation. Playing night, tasting terroire of the Outer treatment that they were prepared to now. This may imply some rest and relaxation, responsibilities are gaining your attention. new roles may prove fun but they will also Islands and float back variously the give me in a special letter. yet you also feel industrious. Amidst a fl urry of Enjoying some social time with friends is in require that you work at it. Fortunately, you are places to go and people to see, you may not be the mix. With so many deep changes unfolding in the mood to do just that so everything should next day or maybe never! Gowned More wholehearted would be to not and/or brewing close to home, this is a good Queen Sue barrelled up with invita- charge everyone for the leg from Stur- able to fully relax. But you are happy to spend proceed quite smoothly. Pace yourself and time with family and friends anyway. At deeper time to be fl exible and forward thinking. celebrate each new moment, twist and turn. tions to all for the upcoming Harvest dies Bay and clearly mark the route as levels, learning how to be and feel freer is Grape Stomp, Nashville’s Cowboy Ted having a transfer (not any much differ- prompting dreams and visions. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) hosting local musicians on board and ent than what Saturnalites get for no Taking some independent initiative will feel A big activation of relationships and Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) extra important now. Improving relations may correspondences is probable now. Both work at ports of call mixed with community charge when they use Sturdies or Vil- You may fi nd yourself on a gallop these days. be high on your list. That the fi rst relationship and play is on your mind. Above all, you are tours of businesses and industries like lage Bay as a transfer). You are in the mood to explore new territory. and friendship is with one’s own self is worth ready to heal and improve relations. Organizing innovative recycling centres and local- In this case that clearly would Now is the time to plan and act on the fi rst items considering. Focus and self-control to make your living space and creating a better fl ow vore food services are all on tap. If we increase inter-island ridership and on your list. Allowing time for hobbies and personal adjustments and changes to meet will help. Your ability to successfully weave other activities that stimulate your imagination changing circumstances implies emotional work with pleasure is the test. This means be top out the smallish ferry passenger help serve community commerce, is in the mix. Set intentions and visualize the self-control. Then reach out to initiate new effective and achieve success amidst quality limits, tugboats, fisboats and other culture and inter-island wild times. outcome your desire to work the magic. connections. time with family and friends. vessels are standing by to help carry BC Ferries’ bonehead mandarin- the load the way boaters can do. class management can borrow $400 Seriously, though, BC Ferries is now million at 10 per cent interest from in the third year of actively resisting a international cartel German bankers Arvid common-sense approach to reveal- for European ship construction rather ing this summertime-convenient than borrow the money required at Chalmers Friday all-island return route with their preferred three to four per cent many passenger layover options that rate for ships for our use here, while Ltd. has no operational or safety concerns taking away Canadian jobs and ship- that they have been able to provide building infrastructure. me. Ms. PR for BCF Deb Marshall last Well, I hope we all just have a lot Real Estate week stated that there was no record of of fun with this inter-island party on my concerns. Well, I impatiently threw Friday, and “make the most for our away my customer complaint number coast.” [email protected] last year after talking to two different departments and getting word back The writer is a Mayne and Salt Spring from the BCF revenue department that farmer and media hound who also likes 537•7148 they would do nothing to market the coasting. Subscribers now have 2 delivery options . . . ON PAPER AND ON LINE! SCROLL AND READ Use the arrows on the screen or your keyboard to THE ENTIRE scroll through the news- NEWSPAPER is now online! paper, or “thumb” through Subscribers who register will re- the pages with your cursor. ceive an email every Wednesday morning to advise when their newspaper is available. SEARCHABLE CONTENT REGISTER NOW Looking for something if you already have a Driftwood specifi c? 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Banman and marks the first time That’s right – by age 50, women are making he’s competed on Salt screening mammograms part of their regular Wrigley fall to Spring Island. health routine - once every two years. teenage titans Teenagers Andjela Women ages 40-79 can book at the BC Stojkovic and Georgia Cancer Agency’s Screening Mammography Comber completed mobile service coming to: The final weekend the off-islander sweep of the month-long by ousting island final- Pender Island: September 13-16, 2011 Gulf Islands Tennis ists Marianne Banman Open failed to disap- and Donna Wrigley. Call 1-800-663-9203 (toll-free) to book. point spectators as Both men’s final- Visit www.smpbc.ca for more information. top-notch competitors ists and the women’s fought valiantly for the doubles winners 2011 women’s doubles are coached by Salt and men’s singles Spring’s Mike Best. championships. Tournament On the men’s side, spokesperson Virginia David Barclay fell short Giles said the strong in his effort to win a calibre of play during ninth-consecutive this year’s event made Gulf Islands Open final up for the lower-than- by losing to 18-year- average turnout. Fall Fair Focus old Wesley Bertsch of “The turnout was Victoria. Bertsch is small but powerful,” currently ranked as she said, adding that SEC 25: HORSE SHOW the fourth-best men’s cooperative weather PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY player in B.C. and is conditions made for Andjela Stojkovic, left, and Georgia Comber with Exciting Fun Events Added This Year ranked 393rd in Can- some splendid match- their women’s doubles trophy. ada. The tournament es. In addition to all our usual events, Sunday afternoon will provide a new event. Inspired by last year’s Pony Club Demonstration of some “Prince Philip Games”(PPG) there were many requests to offer the games as COMPETITIVE SWIMMING competition. These will be relay races competed as teams. So with a $5 entry fee per horse/rider combination , we will form teams at the Fair. The plan is to make scramble teams, with the hope that riders can meet Stingrays complete race season and play, maybe connecting with new friends. Some of the races may include The Sac Race, Canadian (involving hockey stick and ball), Stepping Stones and a Several 21 fi nals. 16th swam in B fi nals. girls Div.-8 freestyle relay Flag Race. These events Cassidy Fraser swam a Stingrays A-finalists (Birch, Ariana Fraser, help to develop precision, swimmers make blistering time of 1:11.27 were Maggie Birch (Div. Cassidy Fraser, Gardner) in the Div.-5 100 fl y (her 5, 100 breast, 6th) and placed seventh. strength and camaraderie. fi nals at B.C.’s These are a crowd pleaser best time by three sec- Gardner (Div. 8, 100 fly, Two Stingrays were so if you are not riding ...come Salt Spring Stingrays onds) to steal silver in a 7th; 50 fl y, 8th). also part of medalling and watch the fun. splashed their names breathtaking race. The B-finalists were Tajo regional relays. At the onto the season’s final next day she pulled out Fisher (Div. 2, 100 IM, tail end of the cham- Have fun, and see result lists at the provin- all the stops again to 13th; 50 free, 12th; 50 pionships, each of the you at the Fair! cial championships in win bronze in the 50 fl y fly, 12th; 100 free, 9th); province’s eight regions Richmond. with another best time Rylan Burnett (Div. 2, 100 puts forth their top four Overwhelmed in num- of 31.39. IM, 16th; 50 back, 11th; swimmers in each divi- Stay Connected bers by enormous main- The same day, her 100 free, 12th); Kenne- sion, creating fast heats land teams, Salt Spring’s teammate Lyyli Kennedy dy (Div. 4, 200 IM, 9th); of regional relays. The be part of the Driftwood’s online community. contingent of 20 athletes also landed a spot on the Ariana Fraser (Div. 4, 50 Vancouver Island region Sign up for breaking news, a weekly news digest E-dition, Facebook managed to qualify for podium with a silver in free, 9th); Birch (Div. 5, 50 featured Salt Spring’s community updates, and short, timely messages via Twitter. an impressive number Div.-4 100 breaststroke, free, 12th; 100 free, 15th); Kennedy in a silver med- gulfi slandsonline.com/signup.html of spots in the Aug. 19 to breaking her previous Cassidy Fraser (Div. 5, al-winning Div.-4 team. best by two seconds with 200 IM, 11th); Liam Sin- Kennedy swam breast- a 1:22.66. clair (Div. 5, 100 breast, stroke with her team- In Div. 8, meanwhile, 11th; 100 free, 15th); and mates Stingrays coach Rachael Arthur Irwin-Campbell In Div. 8, Gardner’s Gardner managed a (Div. 7, 50 fl y, 16th). team tie for gold. bronze in the same Two Salt Spring relay Other Stingrays select- Spirit of Salt Spring event. teams also earned sec- ed for Vancouver Island Swimmers placing ond swims. The girls regional relays were in the top eight during Div.-5 medley relay (Ari- Burnett, Fisher, Andrew The Spirit of preliminaries earned a ana Fraser, Birch, Cassi- Sinclair, Cassidy Fraser, Salt Spring is a spot in the A fi nals, while dy Fraser, Jade Beauvais) Birch, Liam Sinclair and regular feature in those placing ninth to placed fifth, while the Irwin-Campbell. the Driftwood for GOLF local businesses and organizations to publicize Iverson drives a winner charitable Hole-in one earns island fi ve wood on the 158-yard par-three hole. donations. golfer a new ride “It was a beautiful day with per- First-come, fect conditions,” Iverson said. first-served basis Melanie Iverson knew she’d hit a Her success was rewarded with doozy off the tee at the Mount Bren- a new 2011 Yamaha golf cart. The as space permits. ton Golf and Country Club’s 11th hole-in-one also contributed to the hole last week, but it was the hol- free night’s accommodation and Call Gail Sjuberg lering of ecstatic onlookers that told two rounds of golf at Victoria’s Gorge for details. her she’d hit a perfect hole-in-one. Vale Golf Club she won by fi nishing “The ball disappeared, but every- the event with a fi fth low-net fi nal The Allen and Loreen Vandekerkhove Family Foundation provided a body in my group began screaming,” score. $10,000 cheque to the Greenwoods Foundation last week. From left are she said. “It was the luckiest shot.” Although it was her fi rst ace dur- Phyllis Bolton, friend of Greenwoods; Roland Beaulieu, Vandekerkhove '5,& )3,!.$3 Iverson’s hole-in-one came under ing competition play, Iverson had blue windless skies during the already hit a hole-in-one during a board member; Ken Jackson, Greenwoods Foundation chair; Jean $RIFTWOOD 9/52 #/--5.)49 .%730!0%2 3).#% 328 Lower Ganges Rd Mount Brenton Ladies Amateur Golf match at the Salt Spring Island Golf Taylor, Greenwoods Eldercare Society ex-offi cio. 250-537-9933 Tournament on Aug. 21. She used a and Country Club back in 1994. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011 | 27 SPORTS & RECREATION TIERNEY’S HIKING WHOLESALE LTD. “PAPER & PACKAGING Blackberry Fest kicks off club season PRODUCTS” Supplying your business needs for: bakery, café, Regular Tuesday tives to Open Net Fish Farming 9:45 a.m. or meet at Burgoyne a.m. to carpool. The ramble will cleaning, food service, grocery, on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 Bay at 10 a.m. be planned as we go that day. activities back on track p.m. in the United Church, Sept. 13: Mystery Ramble led hotel, institutional, retail, lower fl oor. Walkers by Betty Sharp. Meet at Centen- restroom, shipping & more! Blackberry Festival Narwani completed a B.Sc. at Sept. 6: Leave ArtSpring at 10 nial Park at 10 a.m. Custom print & The 2011-2012 hiking season McGill University in 2003 and a a.m. or meet in the lower park- Sept. 20: Mystery Ramble led biodegradable products. begins with the Blackberry Fes- Ph.D. in ecology at the Univer- ing lot of Ruckle Park at 10:15 by Dorothy Kyle. Meet at Cen- www.tierneyswholesale.com tival in Ruckle Park on Tuesday, sity of Victoria in 2011. She is a.m. for a short walk prior to the tennial Park at 10 a.m. Sept. 6. currently working for Reef Safe yummy Blackberry Festival. Sept. 27: Join a ramble in the Locally owned & operated Meet at noon in the lower pic- Fish Inc. in Victoria. Sept. 13: Walkers are invited Reginald Hill area of Fulford led nic area of Ruckle Park to enjoy to join the Nature Excursion to by Harold Page. Meet at Cen- scrumptious blackberry dishes. Hikers Pacifi c Northwest Raptors Ltd. tennial Park at 10 a.m. or at the 250-538-0111 Remember to bring your favou- Sept. 6: Ashley Hilliard will in Duncan. Fulford Inn at 10:15 a.m. rite blackberry treat to share, a lead a short hike at Ruckle Park Sept. 20: Bryan Adderley will dish and a spoon. You may also before the Blackberry Fest. Car- lead an off-island walk at Hemer New Members wish to bring a folding chair or pool from ArtSpring at 9:45 a.m. Provincial Park, with lunch at Interested in joining us? Con- Salt Spring Island Community Services 268 Fulford-Ganges Rd. mat to sit on. or meet in the lower parking lot The Crow and Gate. We will fol- tact Barry Spence (member- 250-537-9971 of Ruckle Park at 10 a.m. low the south trail that we didn’t ship) at 250-537-2332 or Kees www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca Nature Excursion Sept. 13: Dan Dickmeyer and take on our last Hemer walk. Visser (president) at 250-537- COUNSELLING SERVICES ARE FREE Enjoy a visit to Pacifi c North- David Paine will lead a moder- Leave Portlock Park at 8:30 a.m. 5443, or come on Tuesdays to west Raptors Ltd. (Duncan) ate hike that combines loops to catch the 9:10 a.m. Vesuvius the meeting point for the activ- * Counselling Services: Short-term counselling for adults, on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Meet at of Andreas Vogt Nature Reserve ferry. We hope to return on the ity you are interested in. youth and families. Portlock Park at 9:30 a.m. for and Bryant Hill, with lunch at a 2:35 p.m. ferry from Crofton. * Alcohol and Drug Program: Prevention and treatment carpooling. Bring your lunch, viewpoint area. Carpool from Sept. 27: Join Terry Ison on Membership Fees service is free and confi dential. binoculars and the admission ArtSpring at 9:45 a.m. or meet at a moderate walk around Bur- The $25 annual fee for the * Family Place: Rug Huggers Baby & Parent Drop-In: Mon. 11-2, Dad ‘n Me: Sat. 8:30–10 fee of $12 adults/$10 seniors. the trailhead, which is a marked goyne Bay. We will first go 2011-2012 season is now due. Depending on numbers, inter- one-kilometre access road off round the south trail, then Current members renewing * Let’s Do Brunch: Tuesday, 9:30am - 12:30pm est and availability of a guide, Sarah Way (off Jasper Road and return past our cars to take the their membership by Oct. 30 * Food Bank: Open Tuesday, 11am - 4pm there may be an optional Jennifer Way), at 10 a.m. north trail where we can have receive an early payment dis- * The Wall: Indoor Rock Climbing Gym, open Thurs. & Sun. 6:30- guided tour for an extra $2 per Sept. 20: Zeke Blazecka will lunch with a beautiful view. count of $5. Complete and sign 9:30 pm. Information: [email protected] or 250-537-8970 person. More information is lead his annual (moderate) Leaving ArtSpring at 10 a.m. the membership and waiver available at pnwraptors.com. “B&B hike” on Mount Maxwell. and the bottom of Lee’s Hill at form and leave it with your * Recycle Depot: Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, 349 Rainbow Rd., 250-537-1200. We may visit Somenos and/or a Carpool from ArtSpring park- 10:10 a.m. cheque in the Cobbler’s Box or winery afterwards. ing lot at 9:45 a.m. give to an executive member * Seniors Wellness Programs: Call Sharon Glover at 250-537-4607. Sept. 27: Kees Visser will lead Ramblers at any club activity. Forms are * Emergency Mental Health Services: Available 4 pm to midnight at Lady Minto Hospital. Call 250-538-4840 Presentations a strenuous hike with some Sept. 6: Join us for the Black- available from the website at Anita Narwani (Ph.D.) pres- rough patches in the Bold Bluff berry Festival in Ruckle Park. www.saltspringtnc.ca, where * 24-hr. Crisis Line: Toll free: 1-866-386-6323. Caller is connected with the Need Crisis Centre in Victoria. ents Investigation into Alterna- area. Carpool from ArtSpring at Meet at Centennial Park at 10 more activity details are found.
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