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Wednesday, March 18, 2009 — YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 49TH YEAR  ISSUE 11 $ 25 1(incl. GST) ISLANDS TRUST BC ELECTION Past CRD Trust ups director will be property next NDP candidate taxes by Gary Holman chosen from group of four nominees just .96% BY ELIZABETH NOLAN DRIFTWOOD STAFF A firm belief in the impor- Tough times lightens tance of the social contract has motivated a local politician to islanders’ tax load take the next step. Gary Holman, Salt Spring BY SEAN MCINTYRE director to the Capital Region- DRIFTWOOD STAFF al District for two terms until Islands Trust Council has approved a .96 per he was narrowly defeated by cent Trust-wide property tax increase for the Garth Hendren last fall, was 2009-10 fi scal year. selected from four nominees The increase, passed at council’s quarterly as the NDP candidate for meeting on Gabriola last week, represents an Saanich-Gulf Islands. increase of 55 cents on every $100,000 of assessed A vote among NDP mem- property value. bers in the area saw Holman The hike is considerably lower than a pro- take the lead over fellow nomi- posed 4.5 per cent increase forecast in late nees Mike Roscoe, a forestry 2008. worker, Saanich farmer Robin Linda Adams, the Islands Trust’s chief admin- Herlinveaux and Jagmeet Gre- istrative officer, said the budget process high- wal, a BC Ferries employee. lighted many residents’ concerns about the Because of the meeting loca- long-term impacts of the economic slowdown. tion in Sidney, mail-in ballots “That’s the mood out there,” Adams said. were allowed to include partic- Salt Spring trustee Christine Torgrimson said ipation from the Gulf Islands. the increase was kept to a minimum without Holman said perhaps as many sacrificing any of the Trust’s major initiatives. as two thirds of the 140 ballots “We did not eliminate any complete pro- were mailed in. grams, but rather reduced some funding for offi- PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY Although he “studiously CHILLIN’: Busker Daryl Rasmussen uses fi ngerless gloves to combat the persistently cold weather avoided partisan politics” and BUDGET continued on A2 as he plays the guitar and entertains passersby in Ganges had a good working relation- ship with Liberal MLA Mur- INCORPORATION DEBATE ray Coell during his years as CRD director, Holman said, he always held strong opin- Province silent as study deadline passes ions about B.C.’s eroding social state. Hendren ponders ‘plan B’ any clear indication of what may happen next. incumbent CRD director Gary Holman in local Those views led him to fi nal- “No news is bad news,” Hendren said on Tues- elections. ly accept the NDP’s invitation BY SEAN MCINTYRE day afternoon. Undertaking an incorporation study on Salt to run as provincial candidate. DRIFTWOOD STAFF Hendren said calls he placed to the Ministry of Spring Island wasHendren’s focal campaign “My emphasis is on restor- Salt Spring’s Capital Regional District direc- Community Development on Tuesday morning issue. ing the social contract, in tor Garth Hendren wasn’t overly optimistic on were not returned. The province’s delay in providing a response terms of my personal motiva- Tuesday afternoon as the province’s deadline on Last November, Hendren contacted the prov- does not mean the issue is off the table, he tion, because I do feel that over whether or not to approve a formal incorpora- ince’s Ministry of Community Development less added. the past eight years our social tion study for Salt Spring Island expired without than 48 hours after learning that he had defeated STUDY continued on A2 HOLMAN continued on A2

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management. dollars to two projects in Van- PHOTO BY DAVID BORROWMAN build affordable housing even “People have been really couver: re-roofing B.C. Place Gary Holman after federal funding was cut. inspired by the election down and building a new conven- As a Gulf Islands resident south, with the election of a Protecting tion centre. seeking to represent a broader black president. Maybe here and growing Holman said local evidence the Lower Mainland, but deal riding, Holman will have to we could have a woman pre- of the eroding social contract with terrible roads at home, work on becoming known on mier with First Nations back- your wealth. includes the four-day school while “the Liberal government the Saanich Peninsula. ground. week, the closure of Lady Minto does not seem to accept that However, Holman’s six years’ “I really do believe it’s time Hospital’s operating room and BC Ferries is part of the high- experience as CRD director for a change.” the tearing up of health work- ways system.” have given him important Offi ces are being set up on ers’ contracts. Affordable ferry “This is what I fi nd very dif- knowledge of the area and Salt Spring at the former Sports travel is another key concern. fi cult to reconcile, that these some of its players. Traders building on McPhillips Island taxpayers contribute to conditions have been allowed “I was on the regional dis- Avenue and on the Saanich Meet Joni Ganderton highway projects benefitting to develop and worsen.” trict board and met many of Peninsula.

R. Joni Ganderton MBA CFP MEMBER Investment Advisor and Financial Planner 250-537-1654 Governance study could be May election issue Question? email [email protected] www.joniganderton.com STUDY The delay could make the afternoon deadline. “I’m not going to shrug Áʺ "Ê­ ‡L>ÀÊÀœÕ˜`iÊÃޓLœ®»ÊˆÃÊ>ÊÀi}ˆÃÌiÀi`ÊÌÀ>`i‡“>ÀŽÊœvÊ >˜ŽÊœvÊ œ˜ÌÀi>]ÊÕÃi`Ê՘`iÀʏˆVi˜Vi°Êº iÃLˆÌÌÊ ÕÀ˜Ã»Ê>˜`ʺ "Ê continued from A1 debate about a governance Hendren said estimates iÃLˆÌÌÊ ÕÀ˜ÃÊ
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BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF Speakers at a Friday evening discussion about the health of shellfish found along Salt Spring’s shoreline called for more action to restore what’s been lost and protect what few healthy clam beds remain. “We can lobby for better monitoring of areas that have been closed for a long time to make sure that they are prioritized because things do change,” said geographer and former federal Liberal party candidate Briony Penn. Penn was among three speakers at a Salt Spring Con- servancy-sponsored event, titled The Clam Controversy: Why Can’t We Eat Local Clams? She said the idea to organize the event stemmed from an inability to curtail the continued disappearance of safe shellfish harvesting areas in the Gulf Islands and elsewhere along the coast. A resurgence in interest about local food, she added, is encouraging more people to look to their backyards and neighbourhoods to complement their daily menu. In the Gulf Islands, where generations of early Euro- pean settlers and First Nations residents have harvested clams at low tide, shorelines are a natural source of fresh local fare. A stronger connection between our environment and our food, Penn added, has the additional benefits of fostering a unique local culture and a stronger sense of community. “There are so many levels to clams. There’s the cul- tural, political and the economic,” Penn told a packed house at the Lions’ Hall. “It is a very political issue, and we’re all realizing that the ‘100-Mile Diet’ is something that we should be paying attention to.” The problems facing shellfish areas in the Gulf Islands are nothing new. Permanent closures in once popular harvesting areas like Ganges Harbour and Booth Canal PHOTO BY SEAN MCINTYRE have resulted from elevated levels of effluent released Elevated fecal coliform counts along much of Salt Spring’s shoreline have forced indefi nite closures on the harvest of a once- from septic tanks and industrial operations. plentiful healthy local food source. As development and permanent settlement have increased, so too have the closures of harvesting areas due to poor sanitary conditions. ments for more testing are some of the ways to limit the He told the audience one way to preserve healthy “Just trying to wrap your head around some of the pollution of coastal waters. areas is through creation of marine preserves where chemical concerns is pretty ridiculous,” said Tom Child, “We live at a time when just about everything we do is shellfish resources can be protected. a researcher who studies the impact of pollutants on unsustainable,” he said. “If we don’t give more thought “We must protect the beaches that we have and that First Nations’ traditional food sources. to what we are eating and where it comes from, we may are open now and try to get those set aside,” he said. His work to date has found persistent fat-soluble pol- as well all be driving stretched humvees. Our modern “When there’s new development, then those areas are lutants such as PCBs and PBDEs in marine species large food system is a modern horror show.” flagged as sensitive areas and that helps.” and small along both sides of Vancouver Island. DFO representative Rick Harpo said marine vessel dis- Updates on current shellfish area closures are avail- For Child, the time has come for us to reassess our charge and effluent from septic tanks account for nearly able at www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca or by calling DFO’s relationship with the ocean and take personal respon- 20 per cent of sewage-based contaminants. That may shellfish information hotline at 604-666-2828. sibility for any potential impacts we are having on our not seem like very much but, he added, it represents the More information on how to get involved in the pro- marine environment. two largest pollution sources. More than 55 per cent of tection and rehabilitation of shellfish harvesting areas Checking to ensure septic tanks are functioning prop- sources are listed as “multiple sources,” a fact that com- is available from the Salt Spring Conservancy (www. erly and lobbying local, provincial and federal govern- plicates attempts to restrict the flow of pollutants. saltspringconservancy.ca). News briefs

all sailings between 11:40 #5-105 Rainbow Rd. reached via cell phone at at the end of February, Ferry service a.m. and 3 p.m. Normal Garth Hendren, Salt 1-250-888-7044. offi cers have let motorists FOR service was back in place Spring’s electoral area off with only a warning. resumes by mid-afternoon. director to the Capital RCMP get In one 90-minute stretch, Ferry service between Regional District, or his an RCMP offi cer issued 14 THERECORD Vesuvius Bay and Crofton alternate director Dar- serious such warnings. was temporarily suspend- CRD offi ce lene Steele will be in the Salt Spring RCMP offi- People caught travel- Last week’s Driftwood con- ed on Tuesday afternoon as office and available to cers advise island motorists ling in excess of the post- tained an article that referred to mechanics rushed to fi x a open meet with islanders on that they will start enforc- ed limits will face a $196 the death of Edith Sigmund as problem aboard the Howe Mondays. ing the new speed limit in a fine. being caused by suicide. Sound Queen. Mondays The office phone num- playground zone area near The new playground Her death was in fact acciden- Work on the vessel iden- Monday will be CRD ber is 250-538-0009 and the Portlock Park “effective zone stretches from the tal. The Driftwood apologizes tified a problem with its director’s day on Salt e-mail is directorssi@crd. immediately.” Community Gospel Cha- for this error and the additional steering system. Repairs Spring, with the official bc.ca. Since the 30 km/h speed pel to the Central intersec- grief it caused to Edith’s family forced the cancellation of opening of the office at Hendren can also be limit signs were installed tion. members and friends. Drapery & Upholstery Fabrics 1 0 to 40% OFF 30% OFF! • Silhoutte Shades• Pleated Shades• Luminette Shades • Roman Shades• Vignette Shades• Vertical Blinds Robert Allen • Woven Woods• Cellular Blinds• Wood Blinds • Roller Shades• Venetian Blinds• Motorization At Home Collection FREE SHOP AT HOME SERVICE 384-1230 2745 BRIDGE STREET www.ruffell-brown.com A4 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ACCESS CANADA'S NEWSBEAT TOP INSURANCE FIRMS FIRE DEPARTMENT • Life Insurance • Critical Illness • Long Term Care • Disability New deputy chief steps up to the plate • Office Overhead Arjuna George puts MAFALDA focus on volunteer Hoogerdyk recruitment and [email protected] 250-537-1730 Grace Point Square retention

SALT SPRING ISLAND TRANSIT SYSTEM BY ELIZABETH NOLAN DRIFTWOOD STAFF Riders A respected member of the Guide Salt Spring Fire Department has received the support of SEPT. 28 - MAY 1, 2009 his superiors with the pro- www.bctransit.com motion to the deputy chief 250-538-4282 position. Arjuna George is already active in the position, follow- ing the retirement of long- time member Dan Akerman last month. George has lived on Salt Spring for 30 years and joined the department as a volunteer in 1997. In 2001, he became a career firefighter PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY and started moving through Arjuna George is set to take on a new position with the fi re department. the ranks. He was made captain and then assistant chief before close to 20 new volunteers. all sorts of emergency calls, receiving his latest promo- “It’s going to be more about including medical calls and tion. retention than recruitment: hazardous waste reports. “We have a very dedicat- “Dan had 40 years’ experi- keeping them on board, keep- “Environmental issues are ence. That’s a lot of experi- ing them motivated, keeping also something we should ence in the department and them happy.” take a lead on,” he asserted. ed crew. They’ve spent on the island that’s going to “We have a very dedicated George reported the be missed, for sure,” George crew. They’ve spent numer- department is looking at numerous hours train- said. ous hours training and using LED lights and water While he admits that tak- responding, so we’re very conservation methods. Fire ing over the position will be a proud of them, to be sure.” engines that run on diesel ing and responding.” learning experience, the new As for his vision of where are already using bio-diesel, deputy chief already has a the department is heading in and low-emission producing ARJUNA GEORGE good handle on the scope of the future, George noted the propane is used in training Deputy fi re chief his responsibilities. coming months will see big procedures. These include all the changes for staff and volun- Chief Enfield had high administrative operations teers. praise for George. venture.” such as department health “Definitely it’s going to be “AJ is a dedicated person, Enfield also said George and safety procedures, train- a big transitional year with a family, work and his career are was extremely thorough ing and firefighting ground- new chief coming on board his focuses. He never balks at when handling his duties and control command. George in July. Dave Enfield has been a challenge and can be relied not afraid to ask questions of said his most important chief for 10 years, so most of upon to think things out and his peers to ascertain quality duties, however, will lie in the members have had him always handle them the best work. personnel management and as chief ever since they’ve interests of all involved. He One goal of the fire district volunteer recruitment and been on the force.” is ensuring that he gets as and department is to ensure retention. George said the local much relevant education as an adequate number of per- During the past two years, department will continue to possible and the Salt Spring sons from “within” that can George said, recruitment lev- evolve as a customer service Island Fire Protection Dis- be promoted to all ranks in els have been very good, with organization that responds to trict supports him in this the near future. 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in promotional materials WE ARE Slegg Lumber £ HERE! and to receive resources Fulford-Ganges Road Garner Rd. Dukes Rd. and assistance in plan- GANGES Marine ning. “Let’s have a mean- ­ Gravel & -UÊ,ÊUÊ6 7 Repair Soil Mart ingful impact and lots of FULFORD + fun on Salt Spring’s Earth Day,” said Cullen. 1429A Fulford-Ganges Rd. at Garner Rd. | Mon-Sat 9 am - 5 pm | 250-653-4871 Call for Reservations 537-5041 A6 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT INFRASTRUCTURE Ganges pathway project gets major gov’t grant Sum of $61,750 comes on Lower Ganges Road. “These pathways will benefi t all the through for Partners seniors living in the area, students Creating Pathways coming to and from schools and PE classes, people going to work and anyone who just wants to walk their BY MEGHAN HOWCROFT dog or go for a nice walk in safety,” DRIFTWOOD STAFF Gelwicks said. Salt Spring Island’s Partners Creat- ing Pathways group received more good news this week when members “We are now sure that all heard the non-profi t group received more than $60,000 in gaming grant revenue to put toward creation of three short pathways which more island pathways. Receipt of the grant means the make up this year’s project pathways group is just shy of its approximately $150,000 goal to com- plete three additional paths that will become a reality.” will connect Lower Ganges Road to schools, homes, town centres, shops JEAN GELWICKS PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY and health services. Island Pathways AT THE PODIUM: Salt Spring’s Briony Penn The announcement came Monday speaks at a federal Liberal party gathering at from Saanich North and the Islands MLA Murray Coell, who stated, “The “These pathways are a small part of ArtSpring on Saturday. new pathways will make walking a larger vision that has pathways run- safer for pedestrians and encour- ning all around and into Ganges and age other people to walk rather then up to Rainbow Road to the schools. using their vehicles.” Eventually, if you live within walking BOOK EXCHANGE According to Jean Gelwicks of distance of Ganges, we hope you will PREFABRICATED ROUND HOMES Island Pathways, “Partners Creating be able to travel most, if not all of it, unique designs Sunday, March 29 to 4 pm Pathways — a successful partner- on a safe pathway.” healthy • sustainable at Central Hall ship between Island Pathways, the Partners Creating Pathways thanks 1-866-352-5503 • 250-352-5582 Trail and Nature Club and the Trans- all donors who have contributed to www.mandalahomes.com come to exchange, barter, trade, sell or portation Commission — couldn’t the project so far, as well as the many be happier. We are now sure that all volunteers who have attended recent buy your gently used books three short pathways which make work parties to put the fi nishing touch- FREE! up this year’s project will become a es on the fi rst completed pathway. reality.” The next work party is on Friday, Capital Regional District tables are free but please call to reserve your The pathways, which will hopefully April 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Peo- space - 537-0049. Light refreshments available. be constructed in June, include: ple should bring a wheelbarrow and Invitation to Tender • one path down Atkins Road past shovel. EVERYBODY WELCOME Meadowbrook to Swanson Road Through the province’s Major This event is hosted by the board of directors of • a short pathway on Blain Road Capital Project grant program, non- Supply & Install Ultraviolet Disinfection from Braehaven, past Greenwoods to profit organizations can apply for System at Rainbow Road Recreation your community hall. There will be a short interruption at 1 pm for the Central Hall AGM. Lower Ganges Road; and funds to build a new facility or to Center, Salt Spring Island, BC • another short pathway on Crof- renovate or maintain an existing one PRIZES will be awarded when the meeting concludes. Contract 09-1625 ton Road from Lady Minto Hospital, to support their community-based past Heritage Place to the crosswalk programs.

Sealed Tenders, plainly marked on the envelope Quality "Supply & Install Ultraviolet Disinfection System at Doesn’t Cost... Rainbow Road Recreation Center, Salt Spring Island, BC, Contract 09-1625" will be received by the It Pays! General Manager, Environmental Services of the CRD at their offices at 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC up Fine cookware & accessories to 11 am local time on April 2, 2009, at which time Congratulations available at: they will be opened in public. Rick Alexander and Mike Hardy The works to be constructed under this Contract generally include the following: 2008 Bronze MLS Award Winners 140 Fulford-Ganges Rd. 250-537-5882 Provide all labour, equipment and materials for the supply and installation of two ultraviolet disinfection systems for the lap pool and swirl pool located at the To our friends Rainbow Road Recreation Center on Salt Spring on Island. Salt Spring! Specifications, Drawings, Contract Documents and “Thanks for stopping by.” Tender Form may be seen at the offices of the - Geoff Vancouver Regional Construction Association, 3636 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC; the Southern Vancouver Island Construction Association, 1075 Alston Street, Victoria, BC; and the CRD, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC on or after March 12, 2009. Geoff Hopps Owner Copies may be obtained from the CRD Environmental Services Department on payment of $25 (GST included) for each copy requested, the sum of which is non-refundable. The lowest or any tender Rick Mike will not necessarily be accepted. Back in 1887, Pemberton Holmes established a reputation ,"/" A pre-tender site meeting will be held at Rainbow for attracting intelligent and passionate realtors who work hard for Road Recreation Center on Salt Spring Island, at
1/"Ê 10 am, on March 26, 2009. their clients. Today is no different. We employ over 200 dedicated - ,6 250-246-3115 realtors and have ofÀ ces in Victoria, Duncan, Sooke, the Western Ó{ȇΣ£x For information and/or enquiries on this project Communities and Salt Spring Island. please contact Ray Riddell, AScT, at 250.360.3143. www.pembertonholmes.com WHAT’S ON R. Daniel Telford, PEng Rick: saltspringliving.com Manager, Engineering and Construction Services Mike: saltspringislandrealty.com THIS WEEK Capital Regional District 250-537-5553 • 164 Fulford-Ganges Rd. SALT SPRING PAGE B6 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009 | A7 NEWSBEAT

COURT Young grow-op owner pleads guilty tommy can you hear me? ICBC CLAIMS - PERSONAL INJURY after RCMP smell pot from the road • 25 years successfully representing injured persons Accused overwhelmed by his RCMP officers discovered a greenhouse the island visiting his mother when he • NO FEE until you collect containing 87 marijuana plants and an started the operation. • Free conÀ dential consultation horticultural success additional eight kilograms of unpro- Justice Evan Blake recognized Bielert as cessed plants in a trailer on the prop- a young man with enormous potential to PAUL B. JOYCE BY SEAN MCINTYRE erty. lead a fulfi lling life and urged him to use Barrister & Solicitor DRIFTWOOD STAFF Hemphill told the court his client this event as a valuable learning experi- 250-537-4413 (24 hours) A Salt Spring man received a six-month never intended to sell the crop and was ence. conditional sentence after he pleaded overwhelmed by the operation’s suc- “I appreciate we all make mistakes, guilty on March 10 to operating a grow-op cess. but the main thing is that we learn from Call on his parents’ property. “He never had any real notion of what them,” he said. KELLY REGEN Defence counsel Tybring Hemp- would be produced [when he planted the “The problem of marijuana production for all of your hill argued that his client, 24-year-old seeds],” Hemphill said. in this province and on this island in par- Micah Bielert, started the operation after Hemphill said Bielert is remorseful, ticular is such that I must deal with this by real estate needs. acquaintances recommended he “take embarrassed and ashamed of what has means of a conditional sentence.” 537-5515 advantage” of a greenhouse and other transpired. Bielert will have to respect a curfew nursery facilities owned by his parents. “It was a mistake,” Bielert said. “Con- between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., shall not pos- [email protected] Police became suspicious of Bielert sidering what I’d heard about the island, I sess or consume alcohol and can expect after driving by the property and detect- fi gured this wasn’t a bad thing to do and I routine visits from RCMP officers to MLS Gold Award ing a strong odour of marijuana. just went ahead and wasn’t thinking.” ensure he is in compliance with sentence Winner Salt Spring Realty Upon further investigation, Salt Spring Bielert, who grew up in Florida, was on conditions. www.GulfIslandsRealEstate.com Impaired drivers pack Ganges courtroom Judge levies fi nes, Wildman confessed to hav- spent the evening scouring ROSEMARY WALLBANK ing consumed several bot- the island for a bite to eat issues driving COURTDOCKET tles of beer while visiting his when he happened upon the is this week’s winner of a father earlier that day. Fulford Inn, where he con- $50 gift certifi cate from: prohibitions legal limit is quite another,” “May this be the link that sumed several alcoholic bev- he said. might help to turn things erages after discovering the Maria Diaz Torres received In other court news: around for you,” said Justice establishment’s kitchen was S.S. LINEN a $600 fine and one-year • Justice Blake issued a one- Blake. closed. & DRY CLEANING driving prohibition after year driving prohibition and a “In a sense you are very • Weston Reynolds received pleading guilty on March 10 $600 fi ne to a Lake Cowichan fortunate to have dodged a a $600 fine and a one-year to impaired driving. resident who pleaded guilty bullet and avoided a drinking driving prohibition after A Salt Spring RCMP officer to driving without due care and driving charge.” pleading guilty to operating manning a late-night road- and attention in an incident • Salt Spring’s Murray Rich- a vehicle while impaired on block along Fulford-Ganges dating back to January 2007. ardson was issued an $850 March 2, 2008. Road near Seaview Avenue Court heard that Mark fine and a one-year driving RCMP officers charged at 11:30 p.m. in April of 2008 Wildman and two passen- prohibition after pleading Reynolds after he was pulled stopped Diaz Torres’ red SUV gers were on their way to the guilty to impaired driving in over at a roadblock on Lower as it was heading into Gan- Fulford ferry terminal when Ganges Provincial Court last Ganges Road just after mid- ges. their vehicle failed to negoti- week. night. The accused provided ate a turn on Fulford-Ganges Richardson was pulled over Police administered a blood-alcohol readings of Road near St. Paul’s church. at an RCMP roadblock at 1 blood-alcohol test after not- 0.160 and 0.140 on the sec- The vehicle sustained a.m. on Nov. 4, 2007 while on ing that the accused was ond incident. irreparable damage after it his way back to Ganges from swaying back and forth and Register your Residents Card Justice Blake was not launched off a concrete bar- the Fulford Inn. emitting a strong smell of swayed by Diaz Torres’ excuse rier and landed near the Police reported that Rich- alcohol. to be eligible for weekly draws. that she had no other way to shoreline 20 metres below ardson, 48, was very coop- He provided blood-alcohol get around the island at that the road. erative with police during the readings of 0.100 and 0.110. View merchant specials at: hour. Wildman was hospitalized incident. “The problem was basi- “Getting around the island for several weeks after the He provided blood-alcohol cally that I’d had two beers in residentscard.com is one thing. Getting around incident and the passengers readings of 0.130 and 0.120 three hours,” he said. or pick up a list at The Driftwood the island with a blood-al- were treated for minor inju- on the second incident. “I did, unfortunately, drink cohol level that is twice the ries. Richardson said he had a beer before going home.” THE

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The three (3) Trustee positions are for a three year term commencing at the end of the Annual General Meeting to be held on April 20th, 2009 and terminating at the end of the Annual General Spirit of Salt Spring Meeting to be held in the year 2012. The Election is to be held on Monday, April 20th, 2009 at the Ganges Fire Hall from 11:00 A.M. The Spirit of Salt Spring to 5:00 P.M. in the Training Room. An Advance Voting opportunity will be held in the Training is a regular feature Room on Saturday, April 11th 2009 between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Candidates shall be nominated by two duly qualifi ed electors of the Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District. in the Driftwood Nomination forms may be obtained at the Fire Hall or from Thomas F. Moore, Returning Offi cer for local businesses (250) 472-0059. and organizations to Those persons eligible to vote at this election will have the following qualifi cations: publicize charitable 1. Be a Canadian Citizen 2. Be eighteen years of age or older donations. 3. Be a resident in the Province of British Columbia for at least six months prior to this First-come, first-served election 4. Be an owner of land within the boundaries of the Salt Spring Island Fire Protection basis as space permits. District 5. One vote is also allowed for each board or corporation that owns land within the Fire Meghan Ignatescue (holding certifi cate) of the Call Peter for details. Protection District. The Board or Corporation must designate one person in writing Phoenix Program receives her scholarship to to act as an authorized agent to vote on its behalf. attend a fi lmmaking course at the Gulf Islands Film If more than one person is registered on title as owner of land then those owners may vote providing they meet the qualifi cations set out above. No persons may vote more than once & Television School awarded by the Our Island, '5,&)3,!.$3 with the exception that they may vote as an authorized agent and personally if they own land on a Our World Film Festival Society last week. She is personal basis. $RIFTWOOD9/52#/--5.)49.%730!0%23).#% surrounded by Phoenix and festival personnel: Stacy Mitchell, Ian Mitchell, Joanne Perkins and Carol 328 Lower Ganges Rd Dated at Ganges, B.C. Thomas F. Moore Grace* Shelley. 537-9933 this 12th day of March 2009 Returning Offi cer A8 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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EDITORIAL Securely grounded very so often a news item soars by that clips the wings of logic. Recent announcements that Gulf EIslands fl oatplane operators are among those slammed by 2010 Winter Olympics security regula- tions is one of those stories. We understand that preventing incidents of terrorism is a priority for the Games. And with the Olympics’ security budget having ballooned to $900 million from a July 2008 estimate of just $175 million, it’s clearly become an even bigger deal for organizers. But the situation that came to light last week — where some airlines will be severely hampered in serving Vancouver bound and departing custom- ers from Jan. 29 to March 24, 2010 — seems like overkill or a case of poor planning. Communities throughout B.C. whose air- ports do not have machine screening will see Vancouver-bound passengers re-routed through places like Nanaimo or Port Hardy so passengers and their luggage can be cleared through a security THE ISSUE: check. Ferries can make the connections Olympics airline A security station has been granted to the BY ROSS KING Fulford Harbour. (Given the outrageous pres- security regs private dock used by Har- I would like to comment further on the ferry sure on Salt Springers to make the connection bour Air and Baxter Air at connectivity issue. (Connection at Swartz Bay- VIEWPOINT via the suburbs of Sidney, and the concomitant WE SAY: Vancouver’s Coal Harbour Fulford Remains Top Concern for Travellers, Feb. and illegal speed of execution, I can assure Current situation terminal, but that won’t 25 Driftwood.) everyone with a grouse about this “priority” who is going to not workable even change those com- The story states: “BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall Victoria will not be held up by slow-moving Salt Springers on panies’ needs to get their said the corporation would not be changing its policies in the fore- the highway!) passengers and luggage seeable future to accommodate connectivity for people travelling I note Marshall fails to address the suggestion of real-time, machine-screened in between Salt Spring and Tsawwassen via Swartz Bay . . . .” on-screen information emanating from “central control” (“the Nanaimo for fl ights originating elsewhere. Why not? A “customer-service” orientated organization would tower”) that’s available to: Those two airlines’ customers can depart all not come out with a fl at refusal such as Marshall offers without • up-front ticketing staff (who could advise taking the Duke checked out from Coal Harbour, but other compa- some kind of satisfactory explanation. These people Point/Crofton route instead); nies, such as Salt Spring Air, Seair Seaplanes and are employed by us, for us. They are our employees • loading offi cers (as in: “Watch for 10 Salt Spring Pacifi c Coastal Airlines, do not necessarily have and our servants. Island-bound cars interspersed in line”); guaranteed access to that wharf. How their pas- Marshall adds: “Those two routes don’t connect.” “ . . . if WestJet • pursers (“Yes, here’s the latest up-date for the sengers departing from downtown Vancouver are Codswallop! When did BC Ferries last look at a route situation at Swartz Bay . . . The Fulford ferry can supposed to be cleared has not been addressed. map? And at the timetables of ferries we Salt Spring wait 10 minutes.” People use fl oatplane services to travel quickly Islanders can use to get home? If they don’t connect, can do it, why Presumably BC Ferries won’t, or can’t, refute this between two points. why (as you report) were laudable efforts made by idea out-of-hand. Is this progress by BC Ferries If those travelling to and from Ganges Harbour, scheduling Fulford departures 10 minutes earlier to can’t BC Ferries?” standards? for example, are told they will be taking a detour accommodate the arrival times from Tsawwassen? If BC Ferries management had invested as much to Nanaimo, they will no doubt think twice about Marshall chooses to misunderstand my suggestion time trying to make these simple expedients work whether the cost is worth the additional time and for singling out through-traffi c for “early unloading” as they spend on public relations and inventing hassle. And if they can only travel one way, but not at Swartz Bay, trying to get off the hook by claiming reasons why they can’t work, we would have a back on that same airline, they probably won’t do that I was looking “to jump the queue.” Tendentious nonsense. solution in short order. I suspect it stems from an indolence it at all. Through-traffi c could be identifi ed at Tsawwassen by means bred of sinecures in a monopoly business, in an excessively cozy The Canadian Federation of Independent Busi- of a coloured windshield card, lined-up with the rest, and (as relationship with government. ness has now taken up the cause for 10 small air- each one presents him/herself at the loading-ramp, is diverted Remember, if WestJet (with a vastly more complex organiza- line companies and Salt Spring Air has an online down the (say) far right hand lane(s) which is (are) designated tion) can do it, why can’t BC Ferries? petition on its www.saltspringair.ca website. for “priority unloading,” not priority loading. (Space at the back Remember, The Queen of Nanaimo has honed effi cient meth- This situation has made some companies and of those lanes can be topped up with, say, 10 minutes to go, ods of sorting out traffi c for differential unloading. travellers Olympic losers before the fi rst starting with any remaining traffi c, Salt Spring Island-bound or not.) Also remember, BC Ferries is owned by us and for us — they gun is heard. This way, Salt Spring Island-bound travellers take their place are our employees. Indifference to our views is not an option. We hope this isn’t a done deal. in line, but can get off quickly to facilitate the connection to The writer is a retired professional engineer.

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They are the ones who go ble and not spread rumours part of a dumbed-down cul- right. remember how silly excited Make effort to out of their way to help, give that it is more expensive to ture. On the other hand, the Lastly, I think it obvious we would get to see each me a smile, tell me some shop here. It just isn’t true. patrons who paid Mozart that nothing survives forever other. I will miss spending buy on-island news or try to repair some- On another note, has can be seen as treacherous and classical music has been time with you, miss looking After reading the letter thing that hasn’t worked. I anyone seen those loonies thieves nicely dressed up as fading slowly for decades. To forward to seeing you, miss from Richard Elwell of Salt don’t have to wait in ferry sporting a “notankers.ca” courtiers and priests. my ears it’s just too ancient, our shopping and how we Spring Design Centre in last line ups, use gas, my pre- label? Get informed, that’s The bulk of what CBC 2 white and European. The would argue about clothes. week’s paper, I thought I cious time, or pay extra ship- an issue for another time was playing is the product musical world really is so I will miss how much you would add my two cents. ping when buying “online” and something to ponder of a corrupt society that was much bigger than that. looked up to me, telling me I agree that the percep- because almost everything I before the election. sustained by kleptocracy, Wiser men than me have I was the sister you always tion that things are always want I can get here. SUSAN AND repression, colonialism and said that lamenting change wanted and watching the more expensive here is not It’s because we have such DOC PAYNTER, enforced poverty for most is really lamenting our mor- love and patience you had only wrong but potential- a vibrant community base, KING ROAD people. I’m sure this isn’t tality, but that’s beside the for your two nephews. It ly very destructive. I have but if we as islanders don’t the “cultural education” Mr. point. Or is it? was easy to see they meant found that the businesses make a conscious effort Musical world English has in mind (March KUNO EGGER, the world to you and you on this island try very hard to support each other and 4 Driftwood In Response SALT SPRING never let them doubt that to keep the cost of their these businesses we will lose is larger piece), but it sure is the real- for a moment. I especially products comparable to “off them. Then we will be sorry. I have lately seen some ity. (I hope I’m not being too For Edith will miss our long late-night shore,” but another part of Folks will continue to move letters and columns decry- blunt about this.) I am and have been Edith talks and giggles while we this equation, and I think a away and we’ll be left crying ing the drift at CBC Radio Next I want to re-empha- Sigmund’s sister-in-law painted each other’s nails more important part, is our over our loss. Our commu- away from classical music. size that one man’s noise is for 10 years. We were so after you made me stay up responsibility to our friends, nity is under constant pres- I would like to offer three another man’s music. You close and shared a lot of so late watching movies. neighbours and other mem- sure from the “Wal-mart quick points in response. might cheer on Beethoven, time and laughter togeth- You said you always felt I bers of this community. mentality” and the lack of It is hardly fair to judge Chopin, Bruckner and Wag- er. I intended to read this understood who you were. Whenever I want to buy a thought that sometimes today’s popular music in its ner, to which I might reply note in the service on Friday Funny thing is, I thought the spool of thread, a bag of comes with visitors or new- social context but not do the Charlie Mingus, Roland but I was unable to as the same of you. I love you so nails, a can of paint, grocer- comers, so it is important for same for classical music. On Kirk, Bill Evans and Ornette tears were so strong. But I much, Edith. Rest in peace. ies, rent a CD or video, get those of us who make this this score I say the emperor Coleman. I will never agree need to say: Love, your sister in law some fabric, glasses, plastic island our home to use our has no clothes. The people that your bunch was any Edith: Ashley containers, go to the doctor, consumer dollar wisely. We who purchase Coldplay more cultured or sophisti- You will never be for- ASHLEY HEADON, lawyer or do my banking, must make an effort to buy tracks on iTunes today cated than mine, and there gotten, you will always LLOYDMINSTER, ALTA I go to my local merchant. “on island” whenever possi- might be seen by some as is no proving either of us be missed. I will always MORE LETTERS continued on A12 Auto-immune revolution needed to regain control Have you noticed how everything is get- past. I know the “future is now,” as the say- tech-devices of the day, such as the garage gramming for emergency action, immedi- ting more and more automated these days? ing goes. I had just not prepared myself for door remote. ately shut off the fuel supply and unlocked It seems you can’t go anywhere or do any- “now” to be quite so, well, “NOW.” Nobody asked me, but I don’t think any- the braking system. The fl ashy donut trans- thing without having a little red motion or Sure, I have ventured bravely forth, albeit body would ever accuse me of being a con- formed itself into a painfully slow slide side- light sensor blinking at you. reluctantly, into the digital age. I actually spiracy theory kind of guy. There’s no secret ways into a hydro pole. So much for the I remember one time walking into the own a computer, an answering machine society bent on our demise. Let’s face it: the handing down of tradition from father to washroom aboard one of the big ferries to and a DVD player. I know these are no lon- Freemasons may have a secret handshake son. Tsawwassen and suddenly all hell broke ger considered to be on the cutting edge of and a long history clouded in subterfuge, We need to wrestle back control from this loose. Every single toilet and urinal started technology, but heck, somebody has to be but the only threat they pose today is the tyranny of automation. What is required is fl ushing. Even the taps above each of the at the back end of the gadget possibility of running over a whole new “auto immune” system. For a many sinks began spewing water. It seemed race. I have no cell phone, your foot with their silly little start, we can throw away all our remotes. I had walked in on a “Royal Flushathon.” no iPod, and no iPhone. scooters or selling you a raf- I’ve walked into living rooms where a dozen My guess is that my huge personal ener- The only kind of blackber- fl e ticket for a leaky kayak. or more of the silver or black suckers are gy (recently fortifi ed by strong coffee and ry that gets anywhere near Shilo Technology isn’t out to get piled high on the coffee table. It usually donuts) had triggered some kind of force me is the one you can eat. Zylbergold us. That doesn’t mean it won’t takes longer to fi gure out which button on fi eld and had caused all the sensors to go off Although my music of pref- get us anyway. As somebody which remote changes what than actu- in unison. erence is stored on compact once said, “just because NOBODY ASKED ME BUT ally getting up and switching the channel Completely forgetting my original goal, discs, I still have not trashed you’re paranoid doesn’t mean manually. I backed off gently before the soap squirt- my vinyl and cassette col- there isn’t actually somebody ers, hand dryers and paper towel dispens- lections just in case we were all to suddenly following you.” As a case in point, let’s take a Getting rid of your remote may be only ers joined in the party. As the washroom un-digitalize. look at what happened to a friend of mine. a tiny act of rebellion, but the symbolism door closed behind me, I half expected to You may have seen movies like Robocop, A couple of weeks ago, when snow had is immense. It sends a signal that you are see the ferry, locked on autopilot, turning Terminator, and I, Robot, in which technol- blanketed the island and its roads, my no longer willing to let your life be ruled by wide circles in Georgia Strait, while random ogy is seen as an evil force that threatens to friend decided this was a good time to teach convenience and comfort. It is a non-verbal announcements self-broadcast over the enslave and possibly annihilate the human his teenage son a vital lesson he himself had manifesto that screams freedom and self- loudspeakers. race. This fear is nothing new. learned in his youth: that male rite of pas- determination. It shouts, “If I want to drive What happened that day underscores the Perhaps you’ve also seen Charlie Chaplin’s sage on how to do donuts in the snow. into a power pole, I’ll do it myself, thank sensation that we’re losing what little sem- classic 1936 fi lm Modern Times, in which He found a nice, safe cul-de-sac and pro- you!” blance of control we thought we still had. man is hilariously pitted against machine ceeded to jam on the brakes so as to send The revolution is just beginning. We all Events we once considered to be strictly on the industrial assembly line. the vehicle into a tight, circular swerve. have a part to play. We must act before it’s within the realm of science fi ction are now A couple of decades later, France’s Jacques What he had not considered was that the too late. You can count on me. I’ll be there infi ltrating our everyday lives. Now I’m not Tati featured his Everyman, Monsieur Hulot, “auto”mobile’s built-in computer sensed as soon as I point my mouse and click on one of those who cling desperately to the in a futile struggle against the sinister high the loss of control and, following its pro- the “Save” icon. A10 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009 | A11 Thanks to you Salt Spring Our popular Save a Tape program has been operating for 25 years, where the store has donated one percent of all cash register receipt totals collected in its charity boxes. Through the diligence and generosity of our shoppers we were able to surpass our Save a Tape fundraising goal of $100,000 reaching a fi nal total of $113,521.00. That is $45,521.00 more than last year! The following are the names of the island associations, projects and non-profi t organizations that will benefi t from your kindness. (The totals for last year and this year refl ects Save a Tape and all other donations)

YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION MASONIC HALL ISLAND STREAM AND PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLY 4 – H SHEEP CLUB LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE GOLF CLUB JUNIOR SOUP’S ON SALMONID ENHANCEMENT BAPTIST CHURCH JAPANESE GARDEN EARTH ANIMAL (E.A.R.S.) SOCIETY DEVELOPMENT FULFORD HALL SOCIETY ROTARY CLUB PHOENIX HIGH SCHOOL S.I.M.S. – FIELD TRIPS I. W. A. V. HONOR CHOIR S.I.M.S. MUSIC PROGRAMME / PAINTER’S GUILD DISC GOLF ASSOCIATION G.L.O.S.S.I. JAZZ AND BLUES BANDS YELLOW SUBMARINE / COMMUNITY SERVICES TRACK AND FIELD CLUB YOUTH ARCHERY PROGRAM FIDDLER’S HATCHERY WATERBIRD WATCH TUNED AIR FRIENDS FOR CATS (ROD & GUN CLUB) TOASTMASTERS COLLECTIVE PLANNED PARENTHOOD ANGLICAN PARISH ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION – FIRE AND RESCUE LORNA CAMERON SOCIETY GULF ISLANDS RADIO COPPER KETTLE COMMUNITY – VOLUNTEER FIRE GREENWOODS FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP BRANCH 92 (HUNTINGTON DISEASE BROADCASTING SOCIETY DEPARTMENT SUPPORT) S.P.C.A. S.I.M.S. TSUNAMI BASKETBALL SEARCH AND RESCUE CONSERVANCY S.I.M.S. - MIDDLE SCHOOL ISLAND COMFORT QUILTS BANDEMONIUM MUSIC THERAPUTIC RIDING SALTSPRING SINGERS P.A.C. DAY CARE SOCIETY SOCIETY G.I.S.S. PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION MEADOWBROOK (GULF PONY CLUB WILDLIFE CENTRE CO-OP PRESCHOOL ISLAND SENIORS RESIDENCE CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT SALTY WHEELS SQUARE BEAVER POINT COMMUNITY SCOUTS CANADA (BEAVERS, MINOR BASEBALL DANCE CLUB ASSOC.) GROUP (ALZEIMER’S) CUBS, SCOUTS, VENTURES) ASSOCIATION SENIOR BOWLERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL G.I.F.T.S. PROGRAM COMMUNITY EDUCATION SALTSPRING FOUNDATION GULF ISLAND COMMUNITY MEALS ON WHEELS (HOME FERNWOOD SCHOOL (GULF ISLANDS ARTS COUNCIL BRAIN INJURY, DISEASE, B.C. SPECIAL OLYMPICS SUPPORT) FAMILIES TOGETHER SOCIETY) STROKE SUPPORT GROUP LIONS CLUB MARY’S MATINEE (BIDS) G.I.S.S. PARENT ADVISORY SENIORS SERVICES SOCIETY EXTENDED CARE – LADY COUNCIL ISLAND PATHWAYS MINTO HOSPITAL WRITER G.I.S.S. SCHOLARSHIP WATER PRESERVATION ARTSPRING EASTERN STAR FOR CANCER COMMUNITY SERVICES – SKATEBOARD PARK STAGE COACH THEATRE SOCIETY PROJECTS PUBLIC LIBRARY (MARY FOOD BANK SCHOOL SOCIETY SOUTHERN GULF ISLANDS HAWKINS) BESSIE DANE FOUNDATION CANADIAN FEDERATION OF COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHAPEL (HOSPICE) COMMUNITY POLICING AIDS SOCIETY 4 – H COMMUNITY CLUB VEHICLE UNIVERSITY WOMEN PHOENIX ELEMENTARY MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY DANZ KIDZ (SCHOLARSHIP BURSARY LADY MINTO HOSPITAL SCHOOL SALTSPRING COMMUNITY GYMNASTIC ASSOCIATION AUXILIARY SOCIETY FULFORD ELEMENTARY HOUSING AND LAND TRUST FUND) G.L.O.S.S.I. SCHOOL SALTSPRING ELEMENTARY DAUGHTER’S OF THE NILE SOCIETY G.I.S.S. MUSIC PROGRAMME S.W.O.V.A. S.S.P.L.A.S.H20 KINDERGARTEN CENTER SCHOOL HEALTHY ECO SYSTEMS CORE INN YOUTH PROJECT H.E.A.R.D. (HANDICAPABLE PARENTS FOR A SAFE GRAD HEALTHY COMMUNITY TENNIS ASSOCIATION SOCIETY TREE FROG DAYCARE ENRICHMENT, ARTISTIC, FARMER’S INSTITUTE BIG BROTHERS / BIG SISTERS 676 KITTY HAWK AIR CADETSC STINGRAYS SWIM TEAM CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE REALIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT BURSARY FUND (C/O R.C.M.P.) UNITED CHURCH U.C.W. OF CANADA (OUR LADY OF GRACE) GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION WOOD WORKER’S GUILD

TOTAL SAVE A TAPE & ALL OTHER DONATIONS AMOUNT RAISED $ We welcome qualified organizations 113,521 to join the program

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BC GROWN NO.1 BC OR CALIFORNIA GROWN NO.1 PHOTO BY AMY GEDDES FRESH JUMBO WHITE HOTHOUSE TOMATOES OFF-SCREEN: Niko Bauer celebrates at the pool with Salt Spring Centre School MUSHROOMS ON THE VINE after students successfully met their school-wide goal of spending the equiva- lent of 600 days away from TV and computer screens during the month of 98 98 February. Lb Lb MORE LETTERS it’s about to get a lot across the rainforests fresh fresh continued from A9 harder. of South America. But According to a Wash- the prospect of dam- 1 4.37 Kg 1 4.37 Kg Protecting ington Post article from ming the Madeira has Oct. 14, 2008, “Con- been widely criticized IMPORTED IMPORTED FRESH HAWAII GROWN JET FRESH rainforests struction began late last by social and environ- FRESH ATAULFO + GUAVA + DRAGONFRUIT month on one of two mental groups for its MANGOS PAPAYA Anyone who saw the massive hydroelectric potential damage to the film about the people dams that are to span environment, river resi- of the Amazon at the the Madeira River, a dents and nearby indig- recent fi lm festival must main tributary of the enous tribes . . . .” ¢ 69 48 applaud their determi- Amazon River and a ROGER BRUNT, Lb Lb nation to protect their major waterway that SALT SPRING homeland. It looks like runs from the Andes MORE LETTERS continued on A13 fresh 88 fresh 1 fresh 2 Each 3.73 Kg 5.47 Kg

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MORE LETTERS is now stashed away, ter in Times Square. The mean that the owners donations of land can made to these eligible tors such as the donor’s continued from A12 waiting to be wrapped. students will attend a of Country Grocer are be made to a variety charitable recipients, income and the value of I don’t normally do Juilliard recital, a dress not connected to the of possible recipients, and not, as the article their donation. Further Fields Christmas shopping rehearsal of the New owners of the plaza. It’s including all levels of described, to govern- information on the pro- in March, but I will be York Philharmonic, a not transparent. government, and eli- ment agencies. gram and example tax opinions going on another binge jazz concert in the Vil- I am not the first gible charitable recipi- Secondly, a dona- scenarios can be found to buy various cloth- lage and a Broadway to say that the loss of ents (predominantly tion doesn’t guarantee at our website, www.cws- I am not surprised ing items for my nine show. They will also Fields is going to mean land trusts) approved by that the donor will not scf.ec.gc.ca/egp-pde. that there were not grandchildren. visit museums, a Goth- the loss of business to Environment Canada. pay income tax for six DAVID CUNNINGTON, more letters to back I am asking the peo- ic cathedral and other many others Salt Spring Most ecological gifts are years: it depends on fac- CANADIAN WILDLIFE Barb Pellerin’s note. ple of Salt Spring who sightseeing places. All establishments. When SERVICE I had started a letter agree with me to write in all they will be busy people have to pay and like so many island- or phone their protest seeing what the big city ferry fares to leave the This Week’s Horoscope by Michael O’Connor ers had procrastinated to Country Grocer man- is like. island, they attempt to long enough, so now I ager Paul Large and This is a very exciting compensate by buying Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) - The Sun entering cycles usher us into a time of growth and your sign now will bring an added boost of renewal, you can sense the emerging pos- am finally expressing express their opinion. trip for these kids and as much as they can at energy to your Á ow. With Mercury and Mars sibilities. Inspired by changes, yet challenged my view. I would like to add the Fiddler’s Hatchery better prices than the still in Pisces however, and Venus retrograde by other realities, you have reason to pay atten- How does losing that GVM/Country Gro- would like to acknowl- island can offer, and in Aries, the road will continue to be a winding tion. People and circumstances are pushing one. With a good attitude it could prove excit- you to respond. Fields affect our com- cer has been “my” store edge everyone who has filling their gas tanks, ing. However, being clear about what is around Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) - Some new spark to munity? The Fields store for years and I remain a supported them in their before returning. I am the next corner is unlikely. old relationships is gaining your attention now. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) - Spring is here and You feel moved to give more, to exercise a offers tons of different satisfied customer. All efforts. This includes all no different. Those very the time has come to do some cleaning. Take a more constructive, if still critical, attitude. You items at a very low cost the staff are like fam- of you who have donated people are not only thorough approach and set your sights on clear- want to see the good and the beauty in others. ing the clutter, inside and out. This can include Some people and situations in general, can to the consumer. Young ily, as most have been funds as well as those going to shop at such your home, basement, shed and yard. At deeper make doing so seem extra hard. people, single moms there since I started who have attended places as Wal-Mart and levels, it can include inner doubts and negative Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) - Asserting some with kids, older people shopping as a resident the concerts they have Superstore, but they thinking, or blame and frustrations that tend to creative new ideas and approaches is on your be projected upon outer players. mind. The time has come to enter the game in all shop there. Many of of the island. played. Thank you from are going to purchase Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) - What is likely a a new way. Generating ideas and possibilities these people and others DONNA M. DOBSON, the bottom of our hearts. off-island a lot of items much-needed boost in your life continues to that you can believe in and feel inspired by is SALT SPRING take you to new levels. How you work with important. may be unaware of what We will be thinking that Country Grocer is these energies will determine whether the new Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21) - Your creative is happening. If Fields is of you on Salt Spring as offering. level is higher or lower. With your individual- leadership is on the rise now. This will involve forced to close, island- ity shining and ideals running high, you are making some measurable changes close to Fiddlers off we fi ddle and frolic our I’ve seen a huge eager to push for what you want. This may home. In order to consolidate a more reliable ers will have to shop way around NYC. Stay improvement in Coun- simply include setting clear boundaries. base, it will have to undergo some very real off-island. The people to NYC tuned for a report from try Grocer during the 10 Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) - Assertions, initia- changes. This includes the health and quality tives and new intentions are high on your mind of your lifestyle. without cars won’t have On Friday, March 20, the kids about the trip! years I’ve lived on Salt these days. You are ready now to assert your- Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19) - A new wave of that luxury. the Salt Spring Island CAROLYN HATCH, Spring, and I always self more dynamically. Seeking earned rewards energy is rolling in now. You are in the mood to How do the people Fiddlers will board a SSI FIDDLERS, look forward to some and or favours from authority À gures is likely. take some key initiatives. You are determined WOODHALL PLACE This includes making investments and/or meet- to build upon a brighter future. You know there at Fields feel about los- plane and fly to New free coffee and a bit of ings with investors. Sharing dreams, ideals and is no going back so why even look? You may ing their store? I sug- York City. whatever yummy con- visions can be very inspiring. feel inspired to follow new paths and stimulate Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23) - A À ery enthusiasm is new associations. Exchanges with movers and gest that they feel very They have been rais- Leaving a coction is being offered rising in your heart. Spring has a way of melt- shakers of some kind are what you seek. badly. They have all ing funds since last at the demo table. Their ing away the blahs. You feel passionate and Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19) - Your mind and bad taste determined to make some measurable changes body are ignited with new ideas. This includes worked incredibly hard May and have liter- desire to turn into a in your life. Remembering that outer change meeting new people and going places. Your to make the store a suc- ally played their way Might I add more mega-store, however, often follows inner change will prove helpful. energy levels may not be as high as your ambi- Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22) - As the seasonal tions so you may have to make extra efforts cess, which it has been. to the Big Apple. The words to those already leaves a very bad taste. to strike the balance. This I really don’t approve group consists of 11 written to regret the TOBY FOUKS, HOROSCOPE BROUGHT TO YOU BY... is generally an expansive of this happening and fiddlers and one pia- loss of Fields? It’s dread- SANDPIPER PLACE time for you so taking risks to broaden your horizons I know so many others nist as well as three ful that the only place Arvid makes sense. are not even aware. adults and their music where the majority of Ecological Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20) Chalmers - An assertive momentum We have shopped at teacher. They have working islanders, and continues. You may want to Country Grocer (GVM) prepared music from people with children, gifts Ltd. shift into cruise mode but for years. I, for one, many countries and of can fi nd inexpensively- Thank you very much you will probably have to Real Estate maintain a steady focus. don’t want it to become many styles. Included priced items, is disap- for helping to spread the Commitment is ever an a “yuppy” store where are: The Staten Island pearing. We are told it word about Canada’s important theme and is espe- [email protected] cially strong these days. Ide- people can sit around Hornpipe and the Salt will be for one year, but Ecological Gifts Pro- ally, your focus is À xed upon and drink their lattes or Spring Island Hornpipe, there is no guarantee it gram in your Green Edi- 537•7148 a higher power. whatever. We defi nitely America the Beautiful, a will ever return. tion on Feb. 25. Canada need Fields more than Scottish Set, an old Eng- I am very sorry that provides substantial tax we need a larger area lish Set, the Big Apple Country Grocer has incentives to encourage for trendy stuff. Rag, three jazz pieces, chosen to expand at the Canadian landowners In a panic, with the as well as other jigs, expense of losing Fields. to protect ecologically thought that Fields waltzes and reels. Although we are told sensitive land, and we would soon be gone, The tour consists of that Country Grocer appreciate your cover- COMMUNITY FORUM: I did a power shop for fi ve concerts, including does not own the plaza age of this program. stocking stuffers, for a concert at the United but that it is owned by a I would, however, like BREAST & PROSTATE children and adults. A Nations, several schools numbered company in to clarify some details bag of stocking stuffers and at a homeless shel- Victoria, that does not in the article. Firstly, CANCER

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Please check your ad after the first insertion. Should an error appear in an advertisement, Driftwood Publishing Ltd. is only liable for the amount paid for the space occupied by the portion of the advertisment in which the error occurred. Driftwood Publishing Ltd. will accept responsibility for only one incorrect insertion. George Johan Hume FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS April 19, 1946 – March 13, 2009 FUNERAL HOMES COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS After a long and valiant FABULOUS FLEAMARKET HAYWARD’S Sat. March 28 from 10am-2pm Salt Spring Centre School battle with multiple types at Fulford Hall. Table rental 8 of cancer, George Johan FUNERAL SERVICE ft. $20, 4 ft. $10. Delicious Art Lottery Hume is now at peace and home-made food available. To book table please call SSCS is holding an art lottery at ArtSpring on April 1. has joined the spirits of the 250-537-5482. LADY MINTO many golf fanatics who Tickets are only $75 and entitle ticket holders to a piece of FELT-MAKING WORKSHOP, HOSPITAL AUXILIARY CENTREart of their SCHOOL--2X2choice. Tickets are randomly CENTRE drawn, SCHOOL then you have gone on before him. this weekend, March 21 Annual General Meeting and/or 22! Three Dimensional 2x144.00have 1 minute to choose... Viewing is at 6 pm (the time to PATRICK BEATTIE Felting. Info: Ulrieke Benner- pick your favourites!) with the lottery at 7 pm. $10 tickets George was born in HAYWARD’S FUNERAL Mon. March 23 @ ART LOTTERY 0021 SERVICE Art You Wear, 250-537-1723. are also available for anyone who just wants to enjoy the Licensed Funeral Director www.ulriekebenner.com 1:30pm Rotterdam and came COMINGwine, cheese, EVENTS live auction and entertainment. Tickets are to Canada with his war #22 Merchant Mews FOR A complete calendar of at the Lion’s Hall coming events check the Drift- limited. Available at Salt Spring Books and Gecko Green bride mother Johanna Box 315, Ganges P.O. wood Community Calendar, in Living. Questions? call Leonie at 537-5478. (Visser) Hume to join his SSI, V8K 2V9 Election of Offi cers our offi ce in the Upper ~~~ ArtSpring • 100 Jackson Avenue father Arthur Scott Hume Tel: (250) 537-1022 Ganges Centre, 328 Lower st Fax: (250) 537-2012 Ganges Road, or on our web- All Members April 1 from 6 pm to 10 pm in Ontario. He spent many years in the horse racing site at www.gulfi slands.net. industry around North America, was a former member Use the calendar for event Urged to Attend of the United Steel Workers of America, and dabbled in COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS planning and to make sure your date doesn’t confl ict with several careers during his life – most recently he spent PAINTING CLASSES: 1st 3 hours someone else’s. hour free to new students. many long and happy hours tending the grounds, COMING EVENTS HOT YOGA strengthen, detox, Watercolour or acrylics. Mid of total bliss NEN W MOON FLOAT attacking broom, enjoying nature’s beauty and (most relax. It’s hot. It’s yoga. It’s April to June. Small classes. of all) playing on Blackburn Meadows Golf Course. A addictive. Now 2 Sunday Beg. and Intermed. welcome. for $7 classes! North End Fitness. Call Val Konig 250-537-4660. DRIFTWOOD PREPAID--2X2 NEW MOON celebration of George’s life will be held at Blackburn For more info and other class A multi-media/ Sunday later in the Spring and in Niagara Falls, Ontario. times: 537-7696 debfi t.com “RITES OF Spring” original art FLOAT March 29, 7:30pm DRIFTWOOD PREPAID--2X8 ANNE WIL- BINGO info@debfi t.com show and sale, by SSI Paint- multi-sensory MEADEN HALL ers Guild. April 14-28 at Art- 2x144.00 LIAMSPre-deceased by his father and sister Lawrenza, in Royal Canadian Legion KNIFE & SCISSOR spring, 10am-4pm. Contact NEWhappening MOON FLOAT 0021 Ontario, George leaves his beloved daughter Serina Nixe Gerbitz 537-5994. 2x576.00 7 PM THURSDAY SHARPENING & COMING EVENTS Hedley (Paul), mother Johanna, brothers and sisters SSI GOLF & COUNTRY GEORGE HUME 0007 Mar. 19 REPAIR Marie, Theresa (Mike), Georgina (Robert), Lorraine, CLUB Opening Day Tues. DEATHS Early Birds, 6:30 pm *barber scissors & razors* March 31st. 9 holes of golf. Patricia, Roy (Sue) and Arthur, plus his very cherished Drop Off: Thurs.10-4 Shotgun start. Scramble at grandchildren, Kaitlin, Ethan and Sarah, and numerous Sponsored by 10am followed by Luncheon & Ladies Auxiliary Pick Up: Fri. 12-4 Fashion Show. All Lady Rainbow Road Pool 250.537.1402 nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. On Royal Canadian Legion Br. 92 Members and Guests Salt Spring he leaves behind his loving partner of over All proceeds to bursaries @ Love My Kitchen welcome. Tickets in Pro Shop. 14 years, Anne Williams, his little golfi ng buddy Atreyu for Salt Spring Students. Call Seth 250-653-2435 and his little princess Shekinah. He will be sadly missed www.cosmoknives.com TENTERAINMENT Island Comfort Quilts by their mother and father Sarah Jane Giddy and Kyle Cosmo Knives are always sharpened for free! PERFORMANCES WANTED Parks, James Giddy of Vancouver, and his many friends CAUGHT IN the Middle: 8 for b’Earthday Cabaret. April Quilting Bee on Salt Spring, especially his ‘Blackburn family’, as well as week Parent/Child Support 22, 7pm. Contact Shoshanah many friends of Bill W. here and in Ontario. Also missing Group to help families over- @ 537-8598 before Apr 16. come issues related to divorce KRAYENHOFF MEMORIAL Sunday March 29, 2009 their ‘papa’ are his precious critters – Queenie, Bear, and separation. Running Wed. LUNCH / BRIDGE INFORMATION Burton and TiWa. 5:00-6:30pm Mar. 25 to May 9:00 am — 4:30 pm 13. Light meal will be provid- Friday, March 27 noon IF YOUR Driftwood subscrip- ed. Call Maryanne at 250- DRIFTWOOD PREPAID--2X3 ISLAND COM- Many thanks to all who helped George and I along tion label has the date high- Farmers’ Institute Hall 537- 9938 Fulford Hall lighted, now is the time to FORT his journey, especially Dr.’s Hansie De Kock and Bob Tickets $20 renew! 2x216.00 Volunteers Needed Crossland, all the wonderful and caring nurses and CENTRAL Call 250-537-0897 staff at Lady Minto, Sharron McKinnon and the group COMMUNITY HALL ISLANDS TRUST QUILTING BEES 0021 at Home Nursing Care and the wonderful volunteers All profi ts to COMING EVENTS Annual General Meeting Planned Parenthood SSI LTC Quilters for making quilt tops at the Bessie Dane Foundation and Hospice, especially Sewers for making bags. Kathleen, Bill and Mark. Blessings to all of you. Sunday, Mar. 29th UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP SALT SPRING1 X 4 ISLAND Helpers to pin, tie, iron etc. @ 1:00pm Sun, Mar. 22nd at 11am: “The LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE Gift” by Marion Pape. Helpers for setup Sat Mar 28 4:00 Exploring how gift-giving is a NOTICE OF In lieu of fl owers, donations to the Canadian Public Welcome transformative power going BUSINESS MEETING Helpers for takedown Sun Mar 29 4:30 Cancer Society, the Bessie Dane Foundation and Info: Call Valerie Hutton beyond the gift itself. SS The Salt Spring Island Local 250-537-0049 Seniors’ Centre. We are a Hospice, the Lady Minto Hospital Foundation or “Welcoming Congregation”. Trust Committee will be Phone: Marguerite Lee 250 537 5302 www.saltspringunitarian.com meeting to consider various Or email: [email protected] to the Blackburn Meadows Junior Golf Program matters of general business, would be greatly appreciated. such as applications DEATHS DEATHS received, bylaw reviews and meeting notes. GER LYONS DATE: Thursday, April 2, 2009 Is a clear and extremely powerful Channel for Sacred EDITH MARILYN SIGMUND, age 22 years TIME: 12:00 pm energy. He is a unique wise-man, a healer, a modern day passed away suddenly, and by accident, on March 4, 2009, at Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC PLACE: ArtSpring, 100 Jackson Ave alchemist. A man who walks his talk. Starting at 12:00 p.m. up to Beloved daughter of Lee Dianne Sigmund (Phillips), and Phillip Martin Sigmund of Salt 45 minutes will be available Spring, sister Dean Phillips Sigmund of Lloydminster, AB, and Eric Martin Sigmund of Salt for the public to discuss local Spring. Edith had family from Ontario, Alberta, the Yukon, California and British Columbia. land use matters with the Local Trust Committee. Those Edith was born in the hamlet of Bragg Creek, Alberta, a small foothill community west who wish to present a more of Calgary. She moved to Salt Spring as a small child and grew up on the island. Edith formal petition, or make a graduated from high school through the Phoenix program, thanks to the very special and delegation to the Committee as an Agenda item, must 6 DAY WORKSHOP AND TRAINING caring attention of many of the staff there. She then worked for her father, volunteered of spiritual healing, core transformation, cellular healing, at the SPCA, and in the past, babysat and cleaned in several households on advise Islands Trust staff at DRIFTWOOD PREPAID--2X4 SARAH JANE DRIFTWOOD PREPAID--4X4 PHILIP SIGMUND least one week in advance of trauma release, sacred transmissions, alchemy, therapy Salt Spring. In doing this many community members experienced her GIDDY 4x288.00 the meeting so that they can kind and loving ways. Edith held a special passion for animals, be added to the beginning of 2x288.00 March 20th-25th 2009 EDITH SIGMUND OBIT 0007 SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC especially those who had been abandoned or were in pain. the Agenda. For information GER LYONS 0021 DEATHS about the Agenda, please call Lions Club Hall The family wishes to thank all of our friends who were extremely the Islands Trust at 537-9144. COMING EVENTS(Except Mon 23rd - Core Inn) kind and caring during our period of grief. Michael Budd came from Calgary, consoled the family, and helped us to restore You can À nd more information about Ger Lyons and his work on his website: a sense of order in our house. A special note of gratitude is More news www.gerlyons.net extended to the Salt Spring RCMP who have been sensitive and supportive during these troubled times. Many, many online For additional information and registration medical staff at Lady Minto and at Community Services for workshops and private sessions contact: have acted lovingly to help not only Edith but her family. We’ve joined BCLocalNews.com, SarahJane We especially thank Marnie Poole, Dr. Karen Berg, and Dr. the largest online news-gathering email: [email protected] tel: 250.653.9512 Nicholas Sladen-Dew, for persevering to the end. organization in B.C. A life changing experience. Donations may be made in Edith’s name to any mental health www. gulfi slandsdriftwood.com program that seeks to restore the dignity of the individual WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK? and value to the community of those who suffer from '5,&)3,!.$3 mental illness and addiction. PAGE A6 $RIFTWOOD9/52#/--5.)49.%730!0%23).#% GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009 | A17 DEADLINES DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS TUESDAY 10 AM classified@gulfislands.net

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ON STAGE Iconic music brought to life in new production of Tommy Lauren Bowler behind ‘edgier’ side of As Who historian Richard Barnes has pointed out, calling Tommy a “rock opera” can be misleading, since the origi- musical theatre nal musical did not have sets, separate dialogue or acting. Bowler’s version is therefore staying true to the format fi rst BY ELIZABETH NOLAN performed by its creators. DRIFTWOOD STAFF Bowler will take the role of Tommy’s mother Mrs. Walker, a A great love for the music of The Who’s classic rock opera, role for which Ann Margaret was nominated for an Academy Tommy, will see an island daughter return to her roots for Award in 1975. Scott Perry plays Tommy. Perry is lead singer the debut of her new production company. and songwriter for the Vancouver-based band Redgy Blackout, Lauren Bowler may be better known locally as “Sue New- and singer with Famous Players Band. Mr. Walker is played man’s daughter,” but the young woman is an accomplished by Steve Thompson; the lead singer with Vancouver’s Finding professional who’s been working steadily since moving to Friday has stage credits that include Jesus Christ Superstar and Vancouver seven years ago. Her recent roles include Gypsy Tommy with Vancouver theatre company URP. Lee Rose in Gypsy and Eliza in My Fair Lady. Some of the band members include guitar player Rob Tommy was one of the fi rst shows Bowler appeared in Hamilton, who has toured with Soul Decision, Moka Only after going out on her own, and she admits that sentimental and Lee Aaron, and played with Soul Stream, Ray Brown, value had a part to play in bringing her own version to the and Suzie McNeil. stage. But it’s the strength of the material that really has her Juno-nominated Shawn Soucy is known as one of the coming back to the edgier side of musical theatre. busiest drummers in Vancouver and has toured countless “Mostly I had a desire to hear that music and play that times over the last 20 years. The fi ve-time winner of the B.C. music with a live rock band,” she explained. Country Music Association’s Drummer of the Year award Released as a lauded concept album in 1969, Tommy is has played with Cheech Marin, Tiller’s Folly, Chilliwack and the story of a boy who is deaf, dumb and blind because of Shari Ulrich. the tragedy he witnessed as a child. He suffers emotional, Piano player Karel Roessingh has composed extensively physical and sexual abuse in this state, later becomes healed for fi lm, radio and TV, including co-writing music for the and the leader of a cult, and fi nally reaches enlightenment fi lm In the Company of Men, which won the Filmmakers’ and redemption. Trophy at the 1997 Sundance Festival, and was an offi cial For many, the story is perhaps most familiar in its fi lm selection for the 1997 Cannes Film Festival. version, but it’s also been produced as a Broadway musical Debuting the production on Salt Spring was a natural and as a concert staging. The album was inducted into the choice for Bowler, who said, “I think I’ll always consider Salt Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, while individual songs became Spring as a home of mine in some way. I love this commu- hits that are still part of popular consciousness. nity, and my mom is still here. I have friends here.” All of this means some pretty big shoes to fi ll, but Bowler If Bowler is fortunate to have the support of her home said her fledgling company is more than up to the task. community, the island also tends to benefi t from the rela- Bowler has hired a line-up of professional musicians from tionship. Vancouver, Victoria and Salt Spring with many years expe- “Part of my mandate with Little Lamb Artist Group is to rience working in the industry; and all of them are people partner with charitable organizations that have programs she’s worked with in the past. that are relevant to the shows I am producing. Tommy is a In fact, she’s employed three GISS grads and all of her child facing abuse, and the mental state he’s in is a result of immediate family, but only because she knows they have that, so it was important to me to work with a group with the skills to pull it off. programs for children and youth.” “It was extremely important to me to have a band who PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY Partial proceeds from Tommy will therefore go to Salt knows and loves this music, and who could play to the Getting set for Tommy are (from left) Jessica Mack, Patrice Spring Community Services’ addictions and mental health theatrical elements. From a musical standpoint, the people Bowler, Sue Newman and Lauren Bowler. programming. The opening night performance on March 24 involved are so immersed in the Canadian music commu- will be a “pay what you can” donation at the door. Tommy nity.” from the original staged musical, with theatrical elements also runs March 25 through 27 at 8 p.m. The format of the show will be more like a concert than a effected through visual imagery in video, and photograph Tickets ($20 adults, $12 youth) are available at ArtSpring, play. Bowler said the band will be playing most of the music projection and lighting. 250-537-2102. FINAL SHOW at the J. MITCHELL GALLERY March 20th to March 30th The gallery will be closing its doors on March 31st. In this, our final show, we present all new and original works by the outstanding local artists we have been so proud to represent. Come celebrate with us this one last time. Light refreshment available Friday, March 20th 5:30pm to 7:30pm If you are unable to attend, visit us online at www.jmitchellgallery.com (Presales will be facilitated) Jerry Davidson Jan Sharkey Thomas 3104 Grace Point Square Phone: 250.537.8822 Gallery hours: Sun. through Thurs. 11-4 Fri. and Sat. 10-5 Gerda Lattey J. Mitchell Gallery Mitchell J. Karen Reiss B2 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Relay for Life 2009 CONCERT REVIEW is just around the corner! Duhks live up to show fame May 29/30, 2009 Eclectic sound; every ounce of the quiet sultry and yet incred- storm with swaying hips hype that’s been made ibly powerful, her voice and manic bow circles. musical prowess of their new album, seemed at times too big Elizabeth’s lilting, 7pm-7am at Portlock Park their eclectic sound and to be contained by such Celtic-sounding voice, BY MEGHAN HOWCROFT their musical prowess. a small, unassuming combined with Dugas’ DRIFTWOOD STAFF They’ve earned numer- venue like Fulford Hall. jaw-dropping power- Sometimes you ous Juno nominations, The band dished out house vocals, created We need volunteers! feel especially lucky including one win, and fun call-and-response a surprisingly perfect to live on Salt Spring even a Grammy nomi- numbers, then slid blend that stole the So whether you have 12 minutes, Island. After having the nation for Best Coun- in some banjo-heavy show. opportunity to see the try Vocal Performance, “dance music” and a few Podolak gave them a 12 days, or 12 hours, we DON’T have award-winning band alongside groups such fiddling tunes that got run for their money on The Duhks play a last- as the well-known Dixie the crowd’s feet thump- the banjo and won the 12 weeks and we need your support! minute show at Fulford Chicks. ing. They really gelled in crowd’s hearts when Hall last Saturday night, The latest incarnation the gospel tune Turtle- he encouraged folks to Musicians, massage therapists, set-up, I found myself re-count- of the fi ve-year-old band dove Done Drooped his get up and dance, jok- ing my blessings. includes newcomers the Wings and were tight ing, “Here’s the perfect clean-up, food service, registration, After an enjoyable Dugas siblings, fiddler as the missing drum in opportunity to get out opening by Victoria- Tania Elizabeth, guitar- their fast-paced instru- there and meet your parking attendants, entertainment, based singer/songwrit- ist Jordan McConnell, mental pieces. future ex.” er Genevieve Rainey, and band founder and Needless to say, the security, and more! a notably confident banjo player Leonard band got a huge stand- young woman with Podolak, who is most The group’s ing ovation and for their Please call Kirsty at 250-537-1318 or capable guitar skills and likely the band’s rock, encore turned Fulford a fresh voice, the Winni- around which swirls a musical DNA is Hall into a “big Cajun email at [email protected] to tell peg-based Duhks (pro- whirlwind of musical dance party” where nounced ducks) took to styles, sounds, infl uenc- every audience member us what you are interested in doing, the stage, minus drum- es and interests. hard to was up on their feet. mer Christian Dugas The group’s musi- After fi rst hearing The what you have time for, and we will who bowed out due to cal DNA is hard to cat- Duhks on CBC Radio illness. egorize. They’ve been categorize. 2 and thinking of the fi nd something for you!! I wondered how the described on their recent debates in the quintet would fare sans website as “a fusion of Driftwood surrounding percussion, but from traditional bluegrass, To add to the variety recent programming the moment lead singer folk rock, Afro-Cuban of musical styles already changes, I can’t help Canadian Sarah Dugas belted out jazz and soul [that is] heaped on the table, The but point out that The Cancer Canadian Cancer Society Society the fi rst notes, we real- so accessible and yet so Duhks pulled out an a Duhks are the perfect ized we were in for a hard to pigeonhole.” cappella Brazilian num- example of the engag- musical treat and most It’s exactly this extreme ber that was hot, hot, ing, current and truly likely an unexpected diversity of style and hot, then jumped head- worthwhile “pop” music 2009 Relay For Life one considering few in sound, along with their first into a straight-up that Radio 2 introduces the crowd likely knew seamless transitions country two-step enti- us to on a regular basis. the group. through musical genres, tled Dance Hall Girls. We all know that crum- th th It’s time to spread the that makes The Duhks The crowd warmly my pop music abounds, Friday, May 29 , 7 pm to Saturday, May 30 , 7 am, Portlock Park word that The Duhks so incredibly delight- embraced fiddling but with multi-talented are a band that deserves ful. Simply put, mixing sensation Elizabeth, and diverse groups like things up is their bag, who actually lived for The Duhks leading the and man, does it work! a year on (of all places) way, there is proof that PACIFIC OPERA VICTORIA Sarah Dugas’ unbe- Duck Creek Farm on certain popular music PROUDLY PRESENTS lievable voice made it Salt Spring. Elizabeth may one day be deemed diffi cult for me to imag- provided lead vocals as relevant and soul- ine the band before she on a few numbers, all stirring as the “music of Community joined. At once soulful, the while fiddling up a the past.” Showcase Concerts ISLAND STAR VIDEO presents... Featuring the artists of the 2009 Resident Artist Program in a program of favourites from the operatic repertoire. Free Flick Pick Jason Tudor of charge Salt Spring Island: and enjoyable Saturday, March 21, 2 pm Main character woefully inconsistent in Elegy for all family Isabel Coixet’s morose drama of excellent efforts by gifted through innumerable one-week- ArtSpring, Island Arts Centre Elegy is based on a 2001 Philip performers. Not only have we stands, at others he’s a whimper- members. Roth novel, but it sure ain’t no got Kingsley playing somewhat ing, babbling fool who can’t go Donations gratefully 100 Jackson Avenue Portnoy’s Complaint. against type as an emotionally half a day without checking up accepted. David Kepesh (Ben King- immature intellectual, but Pe- on Consuela. sley) is a university professor nelope Cruz is around to show I suppose this shift in his and cultural critic living in Man- that she’s actually much better behaviour is supposed to be hattan who loves to talk about when removed of the “Span- explained by Consuela’s beauty America’s subverted hedonistic ish ¿ rebrand” context that wins and grace, for after all David is spirit. Of course, this means her Oscars. Meanwhile, Peter an avid consumer of beauty in he’s a devoted tomcat, scoop- Sarsgaard, Dennis Hopper and all its forms. Maybe I just don’t ing up adoring young graduate Patricia Clarkson provide great see what he sees in her. But students for sexy thrills not a backup work. it’s not enough for the script to moment after the grades go up Meanwhile, the ¿ lm looks simply have David say how he in the hallway. and À ows beautifully, with feels, we have to feel it with him One such student proves to be Coixet deftly manuevering us in and be swept up by it. almost more than he can handle, and around spaces such as Da- Who knows, perhaps the Leticia Brewer, Soprano Erin Lawson, Mezzo-Soprano Alexandre Sylvester, Bass Baritone however. Consuela Castillo (Pe- vid’s immaculately masculine problem is the source material. Vienna Volksoper, Calgary Opera, Opéra de Montréal, nelope Cruz) is not only beauti- apartment. Everything looks After all, there have been criti- l’Atelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal, Stratford Festival, Canadian Vocal Arts Institute, ful but bears a stately aura of beautiful in this Manhattan, but cisms of Roth’s recent writings, Banff Centre for the Arts Top prize in 2005 Canadian Centre for Opera Studies in Italy distinction and maturity. David’s it’s a formal, almost funereal noting that it is mostly the self- Music Competition instantly smitten, and despite her beauty that nicely evokes the indulgent ramblings of an aging obvious affection he becomes ¿ lm’s title. horndog (see Allen, Woody). not only jealous but increas- There’s one big problem: I’m guessing that the book prob- Every year, PACIFIC OPERA VICTORIA’s Resident Artist Program ingly anxious about the potential David’s character is woefully in- ably works a little better than the pitfalls the age difference might consistent. At certain times he’s movie, but maybe we should offers training and performance opportunities have on their relationship. an ultra-sophisticated urbanite leave both of them well enough to Canada’s finest emerging professional singers. Certainly Elegy has its share who has negotiated his way alone. Space is limited. Please call 250.385.0222 New Arrivals... or email [email protected] to reserve. • MILK • HAPPY GO LUCKY • ROLE MODELS • RACHEL’S GETTING MARRIED

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GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009 | B3 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEW RADIO PROGRAM ARTS COUNCIL CONCERTS “Hold Fast Thy Word” Arts Sunday mornings 7:45-8:00 am KARI 550 AM dial council Two locals reading the Bible AGM Titus 1:9 II Timothy 1:13 is a hit we’re online at BY ELIZABETH NOLAN www.gulfi slandsdriftwood.com DRIFTWOOD STAFF Above-average turn- out, live music and dance performances, and a preview of the 2009 Easter Art Tour Bruce’s combined for a highly successful annual general meeting for the Salt Spring Arts featuring fi ne food prepared Council last week. with local produce & Rineke Jonker, the free-range meats organization’s new Now Open chair, said directors and the general mem- for Take-Home and Eat-In bership made a signif- #106 149 Fulford-Ganges Rd icant start in strategic “Restaurant Row” planning for the next PHOTO CONTRIBUTED Geoff Berner promises a 11-7 Mon-Sat year, while the direct 250-931-3399 consultation of the great dance party when board with the mem- he and his band land at bers strengthened the Mahon Hall, next Thurs- group’s purpose. day, March 26. Four long-serving and dedicated direc- tors whose terms had ended were Gary Book 2 Europe Air Seats Cherneff, Celia Duth- by Mar 31 and receive ie, Ralph Bischoff, and 3 days car rental or 1 Gail Sibley. Klezmer’s ‘avenging angel’ “We’re going to miss EuropeEurope night free hotel. them — they’ve put in a lot of time and Prices from $299 plus taxes energy and been very to manifest at Mahon Hall of $312.75 up to $459.00 involved,” Jonker said. depending on destination The five incom- World-famous Geoff Children Were Worth It! some restrictions apply ing directors who “It’s about the offi ce to investigate p.s. great prices on cruises too! were introduced are Berner and band celebrate children’s deaths that we used to Robert Steinbach, Bob have, but can’t afford now. It’s set to a Leatherbarrow, Gil- new album fun, marching tune.” lian McConnell, Janet BY ELIZABETH NOLAN A catchy song I remember from past Halliwell and Stefanie DRIFTWOOD STAFF concerts is The Maginot Line, a detail- Denz. I’ve known Geoff Berner since the ing of the useless defensive line built “I think we’ve got a fi rst day of Grade 8, but it was only by the French before the Second World really dynamic board at the end of Grade 11 that I realized War. Berner agreed that the song is PH: 250-537-5523 this year and I’m his comic genius. His ongoing radio “pretty indicative” of his songwrit- really looking for- play about A Mime Called France was ing in that it combines lyrics involv- TOLL FREE 1-877-274-4168 ward to working with so funny that our fellow participants ing history, irony and humour with a www.uniglobegeo.ca “Across from the Visitor Centre” them,” said Jonker, at Co-op Radio’s youth show could waltz — “so you can dance to it.” who spent her first hardly read their lines from laughing. year with the group as As for Berner’s musical talent, I was vice-chair. kind of late to recognize that, as well. “People have been dancing Some important I think it was in 2002 that I heard him work was also accom- play Light Enough to Travel on the small treat plished regarding stage of Vancouver’s Railway Club. It was . . . . There was a conga line upgrades to Mahon a song that haunted me for days despite Hall and a vision for being played solo on accordion. I later the group’s future. learned the song turned into a hit for the in Toronto.” yourself Although much has Be Good Tanyas after they covered it on been put into restor- their debut album. GEOFF BERNER ing the hall’s appear- Humour and exceptional songwrit- Musician ance over the past ing will both come into play when to our award winning couple of years, mem- Berner visits the island next Thurs- bers would still like to day, March 26 for a concert at Mahon “The new record, Klezmer Mon- cuisine, wines and service see a kitchen installed Hall. Having just released the third grels, is about the mixing of cultures and heating issues album in the Whiskey Rabbi trilogy, and peoples and describes that as a addressed, both mak- Berner is pleased to be appearing socially positive thing,” Berner said. ing hall rentals more with the trio he’s played with on all But even these “cultural foot sol- Dining from 5:30 pm nightly. appealing. three albums. diers in the trenches” are always hav- Another idea that’s Berner and his accordion have ing a good time, with songs like fi ddle Sunday Brunch, been suggested by become known at folk festivals and player Diona Davies’ song Drunk All served from directors for some bars across Canada and Europe. He’s Day. time saw great sup- got a regular following in Norway, Celebrating recent news of a Can- 10 am – 1 pm port: creation of where his Facebook fan group is ada Council grant that will send the a community arts based. He’s also been widely heard entire group to Europe, Berner prom- Easter Sunday & school. A commit- on CBC and college radio programs, ised the Salt Spring gig will be a fun Mother’s Day. tee will be struck to such as the one concert organizer party for everyone. look at the logistics Rob Pingle used to host at the Univer- “People have been dancing,” he of implementing the sity of Victoria. confi rmed. “There was a conga line idea. While he jokingly refers to him- in Toronto.” While the coun- self as the avenging angel of klezmer Island singer Ora Cogan will be cil now has its full music, Berner explained that he the opening act for the show, play- compliment of 11 writes his own songs in the style of ing songs from her new album called board members, klezmer, based on his observations “Harbouring,” released on Borne Jonker said that com- of the world. Many of these observa- Recordings from Spain. She will have munity members tions appear to dwell on drinking and copies for sale and is taking off on a are welcome to join women, but there’s also plenty of bit- European tour shortly after the show. COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL the committees. The ing social commentary. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show group is particularly Take his new anthem, the Offi cial begins at 9 p.m. OPENING MARCH 13th for the 2009 season Visit wwwww.residentscard.comw resiiddentscard co for details on the fabulous looking for help with Theme of the 2010 Vancouver/Whis- Tickets are $10 at Acoustic Planet, RESERVATIONS 250.537.2362 | 160 UPPER GANGES ROAD fundraising. tler Olympics, subtitled The Dead Stuff & Nonsense and at the door. off er from our à la carte menu B4 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD RCMP Guards ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ART EXHIBITS We are seeking persons of good character who are interested in joining Canada’s largest security guard company. We offer an industry leading wage, signifi cant benefi ts and an Six decades of Canadian scenes employer funded Registered Retirement Plan. Haworth retrospective at simplifi ed paintings with their direct ref- We are currently accepting applications for erence to the land, she then progressed Pegasus Gallery over the years into pure abstraction. female and male RCMP Guards for work at the “Bobs can easily be considered one of Saltspring Island RCMP Detachments in Ganges, A vital part of Canadian art history the most influential women artists and BC. These positions are best suited for persons brings spring to Pegasus Gallery for the mentors in the history of Canadian art,” seeking part-time on-call casual employment. rest of March, with a retrospective exhi- states the gallery. bition of works by Barbara (Bobs) Cogill “She was continually in the leading edge Applicants must live on Saltspring Island. Haworth and Peter Haworth. of new art movements as well as a found- Successful applicants must submit to an Doors open at 10 a.m. on Friday, March ing member in the early days of Canadian 20, with the opening reception from 5 to art societies. Her courage and foresight RCMP reliability security clearance, and must 8 p.m. inspired countless new artists, especially possess a valid Level 1 - First Aid certifi cate As a professional artist, college profes- women, to boldly experiment with new with Cardiopulmonary Certifi cation prior to sor and founding member of national genres, techniques and media.” commencing work. A Provincial Security Guard art societies, Bobs left a legacy of over six Peter Haworth met Bobs when both licence is not required for this position. decades of artistic contribution, explains were students at the Royal College in Eng- Pegasus press material. Art by Bobs Cogill Haworth is on display at land. After they emigrated to Canada, he For further information please contact After completing art studies at the pres- Pegasus Gallery. soon became director of art at the Toronto Gwen Denluck at (250) 537-5555 or tigious Royal College of Art in London, Central Technical School (later the Ontar- Harry Elliott in Victoria at England, the Haworths moved to Canada gouache, oil, mixed media, silk screen io School of Art). in 1923. prints and ceramics. Her luminous water- Peter is known for his intricate stained (250) 727-7755 Local 116. With full-time careers as art instruc- colour landscapes in the 1930s combine glass installations as well as his paint- tors, every summer Peter and Bobs would rounded flowing shapes with soft, rich ings. His early representational land- take nine or 10 weeks, often with A.Y. colours. During the war, Bobs was one of scapes evolved into semi-abstracts, which Jackson and Lawren Harris, to sketch only a few women war artists, painting are rhythmic, geometric and complex in and paint landscapes of Georgian Bay, scenes at Canadian military bases. style. Isle d’Orleans, Gaspé, the Maritimes and In the 1940s she abandoned her earlier The Haworth retrospective spans the Cape Cod. decorative style and began experiment- 1920s through the 1970s. Family Dentistry Bobs was an accomplished master in a ing with abstraction, for which she would The show continues daily at Pegasus #2201 Grace Point Square variety of media, including watercolour, be most recognized. Beginning with bold Gallery until March 30. 250-537-1616 WORLD CULTURE • General Dentistry Mystic journey set for spring equinox night • Check ups & cleaning Event takes place at of new world music, ancient and tres. People should RSVP to the Salt • White fillings sacred poetry and a whirling Music will be interspersed Spring Centre, 250-537-2326 Salt Spring Centre dervish. with the inspirational poet- to reserve by cash, cheque or • Surgical Implants Providing the backdrop of ry of Rumi, Hafi z and others, credit card for dinner and the • Crown & Bridge Islanders are invited to cel- improvisational music, the read by Sharada Filkow and concert. (Cost is $30.) ebrate the spring equinox on band Saffron features Niel Savita Young, and the dances To attend the show only, • Orthodontics Saturday, March 21 at the Salt Golden on tabla and hang, Ken of whirling dervish Tevhide people can reserve ahead of • Veneers Spring Centre of Yoga with Hall on Middle Eastern oud Tanya Evansen. time or pay cash at the door — • Teeth Whitening an organic vegetarian Middle (lute), ney (flute) and guitar, Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and $15 and $12 for students and Eastern dinner and a concert and Enrique Rivas on guitar the show starts at 7:30 p.m. seniors. • Cosmetic Dentistry ART & FUNDRAISING BUS New Patients SCHEDULE Always Welcome PAGE A4 Art lottery a winner for treasure seekers Limited number of On April 1, from 6 to 10 p.m., Filkow and great music. a gala wine and cheese evening A live auction component will tickets available for will be held at ArtSpring where take place for higher-value art the art pieces will be on display. pieces. April 1 event Tickets are sold for $75 (available If the lottery is not quite your BY CLARE CULLEN by cash or cheque only at Gecko cup of tea, tickets to participate SPECIAL TO THE DRIFTWOOD Green Living and Salt Spring in the live auction are just $10. Children love making art, Books), each one entitling its All guests will be able to enjoy whether they are spreading holder to select a piece of art of the wine bar as well as lovely paint and squishing clay with their liking. appetizers throughout the eve- their fi ngers or making pinhole Here’s the fun part. Tickets will ning. cameras. be numbered and then drawn Many prominent artists have In art class and at home, kids at random! As a ticket holder generously donated — too many need the space and time to you must view all the art prior to to list here — but you can see express themselves and, notwith- the draw and get ready to make the list at www.saltspringcentre- standing the household staples of your choice when your number school.ca. paper-towel rolls and fl our-paste, comes up. Everyone at the school is very they need materials to really get You then have one minute to grateful for all the donations and those creative juices fl owing. make a decision, so the pressure enthusiasm. Enter the “Art Lottery.” A fund- is on! Remember: tickets are limit- raiser for the Salt Spring Centre Depending on when your ed for the Art Lottery to ensure School’s art program, the fund- number comes up, you may be everyone gets a work of art, so raiser is a novel way to raise choosing your first, second or don’t be disappointed — get your money for art materials for bud- fi fth choice, and with the great tickets soon! ding artists, as well as profile variety of pieces available, no Salt Spring Centre School stu- Photograph by John Fearnall ©, PhotoSensitive John Fearnall by Photograph some amazing artists in our com- one will be disappointed – every- dents are looking forward to cre- munity. one goes home with a piece of ating wonderful art with the help Here’s how it works: over 60 art. of this fundraiser. local artists have generously In keeping with the April 1 And one day, perhaps their art donated pieces of art valued at date, the live entertainmentjulie_mackinnon.ai will will be profi 16/03/09 led and 10:02:22 won at AM the $100-plus. include comedy stylings of Sid Art Lottery.

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PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY Visitors to J. Mitchell Gallery check out an exhibit by Ian Thomas.

Ian Thomas turns to the light ARTSPRING THEATRE • MARCH 25-27 2009 PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN PREVIEW MARCH 24 SHOWS 8PM TICKETS $20 STUDENTS $12 ARTSPRING BOX OFFICE 250-537-2112 OR RESERVE AT ARTSPRING.CA at J. Mitchell Gallery exhibit Sponsored by: Thop Productions, Great Woods Festival Music Society, Doug Prenevost Farms Well-known artist off ers seen from the street, warmly shin- ing into the night. In many cases, we’re online at '5,&)3,!.$3 beautiful series a single fi gure is seen outside, an observer looking in or passing www.gulfi slandsdriftwood.com $RIFTWOOD9/52#/--5.)49.%730!0%23).#% Ian Thomas is an artist whose by, but not cast as an alienated expressive oil paintings are often outsider. characterized by fl uid movement In scenes where Christmas and uneasy subject matter. lights are on display, they appear A recent series of large-scale more as ropes of light than sep- canvases dealt with both the arate electric devices. The soft contrasts and the relationship glow (produced particularly well between the banal and the dis- through the monoprint tech- turbing, characterized particu- nique) emphasizes the age-old larly well by a hellish scene of the importance to humans of illu- Mayfair Mall food court. minating the darkness around More recently, however, Thom- them, particularly during the as says he has turned away from winter solstice. dark thoughts and their expres- The effect of the series is a sense sion. of human connection through “I’ve kind of lightened up and our building of homes close to started looking around me more, each other, rather than a sense rather than looking into my mis- of urban anxiety. This rings true Exhibition of Works 1920s - 1970s erable self,” he joked. even in the one painting that is That shift has been revealed not a house, but a corner store on in landscape paintings that cel- being uptight and needing to feel Denman Street. ebrate the artist’s immediate in control of his art, Thomas said On a different note are two surroundings. His newest series, this style allows him to be fl uid paintings of Russell Square in Houselights, is an even more and free. London. Both very tall canvases, direct study of the warmer side of “If something doesn’t work out the paintings depict different humanity. you can repaint, aspects of the English city park. Houselights alter it, change Number II reveals an austere is a group of a the lighting or stretch of manicured grass, with dozen mono- Elizabeth the colour, or just imposing stone and brick build- prints, one-off wipe the whole ings from an earlier period tower- pressings made Nolan thing clean. You ing behind. The single fi gure in by painting have some record the scene is a groundskeeper with ON THE thinned oils onto left on the plate to a leaf blower; as Thomas pointed a non-absorbent ARTBEAT ROCK work with, and you out, he’s clearly an immigrant enamel surface, can run it through from a third-world country. and pressing again and again Number I (not currently on onto damp paper. It is a tech- until it’s right.” display) focuses on the statue of nique Thomas has used before, Thomas noted that historically, Lord Russell, which can also be notably in the Sistine Suite, which many artists have worked through glimpsed in II. Thomas observed contrasted the beauty of Michel- a series of monoprints. One ben- that such parks dedicated to angelo’s paintings with the frantic efi t he’s personally found to the the bringers of empire can be tourist scene below. technique is that the oil-based found all over London, while On hand at the J. Mitchell Gallery inks dry evenly. Thomas also likes the people working in them are last weekend, Thomas described being able to work in acrylic paint there as a result of the colonialist why he continues returning to the for an added dimension. agenda. It’s this ability to embed monoprint technique between Houselights is a celebration of nuanced layers of meaning into a large canvas series. illumination through darkness, very pleasant painting that make “This is the latest occasion inspired by visits to Vancou- Thomas’ work so interesting. where I’ve explored it, and I really ver during Christmas time. The New work by Thomas will con- like it. It’s right for me.” scenes mainly follow the pattern tinue at J. Mitchell until March Portraying himself as usually of a single heritage-style home 31. “Waterdown, near Toronto” Bobs Haworth Watercolour 1929 20”x20” MOBY’S ENTERTAINMENT Opening Reception Blues, karaoke and rock at Moby’s this week Friday, March 20, 2009 KC Kelly is the Thurs- fi ch and, as usual, Brent Roland, Blues Jam with the local band Doors open at 10 am day night Blues Jam Shindell pleased us all,” music starts at 8 p.m. Loaded. Refreshments from 5pm - 8pm special guest this week. said Moby’s manage- Friday night sees the “Randall and the boys “On the last blues ment in a press release. return of karaoke, with give their great covers of Seaside at Mouat’s Salt Spring Island night, Moby’s rocked “So you never know the fun hosted by Dave all sorts of your favou- with great music. Spe- who might get up and and Nikki beginning at rites. Music starts at 9 www.pegasusgallery.ca cial thanks to Bill Hen- give us a treat.” 9 p.m. p.m. and there isn’t any 250-537-2421 derson and Matt Stef- Hosted by Dave Saturday Live rocks cover charge.” B6 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD What’s On This Week Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Tues. Wed. March 18 March 19 March 20 March 21 March 22 March 24 March 25 ACTIVITIES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES Contemporary Dance Class. Blues Jam. Spirit & Space. Guitar and cello with Saturday Live. Ger Lyons - Core Transformational The Who’s Tommy in Concert. Refl ections on Hope. Free program of For all ages and levels. 211 Horel Rd. W. With guest KC Kelly. Moby’s. 8 p.m. Michael Waters and Allannah Dow. All With guest band Loaded. Moby’s. 9 p.m. Healing. Lions Hall. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Rock opera at ArtSpring. 8 p.m. music & dance at All Saints. 11:30 a.m. 4-5:30 p.m. Info: Robbyn, 250-537-5681. Saints. 8 p.m. La Sonnambula. Teahouse Poetry Collective. Tea House Poetry Collective. ACTIVITIES Karaoke. Hosted by Dave & Nikki. Moby’s. Met opera broadcast at ArtSpring. 10 a.m. ACTIVITIES Poetry-writing group. Arbutus Poets meet at Arbutus Therapy Centre on Salty Wheels Square Dance Club. 9 p.m. Pacifi c Opera Victoria. Argentine Tango. Therapy Centre. 6-9 p.m. Info: www. Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Info: www. Mon. teahousepoetrycollective.com Dances at Central Hall every Thursday. ACTIVITIES Free event with Pacifi c Opera Magic Flute Core Inn third fl oor on Tuesdays. teahousepoetrycollective.com. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Info: Marilynne, 250- cast members at ArtSpring. 2 p.m. March 23 Beginners’ class from 6:30-8 p.m., with Contemporary Dance Class. Grossology at the Library. Awareness Through Movement Class. Aether. For all ages & levels at Antler Ridge Studio 537-5356. Fridays at Cats Pajamas Studio. 10-11 a.m. practica afterwards. Info: Julianna, Get the real poop on poop. What animal Fundraiser for the Seed & Plant Sanctuary ACTIVITIES on Wednesdays from 4-5:30 p.m. Info: Bingo. Info: Anna, 250-537-5681. 250-537-1818. Anna, 250-537-5681. scat tells us with David Denning. For 7-10 for Canada. With Big Bass Theory, Intrinsic, Eckhart Tolle Practising Presence years. 1 p.m. At Meaden Hall. 7 p.m. Early bird games Wilderness Adventure and Primitive Ger Lyon - Core Transformational Caregiving and Dementia. at 6:30 p.m. Skills. For kids. Fridays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jerms, Gnosis and Hightower. Mahon Group. Drop-in. 7:30 p.m. Info: Amrita, Healing. Griefwalker. Film screening and Q&A 250-537-2799. With Irene Barnes and Marg Monro. Salt with palliative care educator Stephen Triathlon Group. starting March 6. Info: Wisdom of the Earth, Hall. 9 p.m. Lions Hall. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Spring Seniors Services Society (across Training sessions with Bruce Grey. 6 - 250-653-9122 or [email protected]. Kundalini Dance. Third-eye chakra SS Transportation Commission. Jenkinson. ArtSpring. 2 p.m. ACTIVITIES session. Core Inn 3rd fl oor. 7-9 p.m. from Country Grocer). 2 p.m. Stitch Dimension Quilt Guild. 7:30 p.m. Info: 250-537-6542. Breast and Prostate Cancer Public meeting in the meeting room at Grossology at the Library. Creative Fire Workshop. Information Session. Six experts answer Ger Lyons - Core Transformational Floor Hockey. Fulford Hall. 7 p.m. 118 Fulford-Ganges Road, off of hallway Mystery quilt night. Baptist Church, 520 Triathlon Group. Training sessions Microbugs: they’re everywhere! For 7-10 Lower Ganges Road (around the back). 7 Build and paint sea serpents for kiln questions and give valuable information Healing. near CRD offi ce. 7 p.m. years. 1 p.m. fi ring. Ages 5 & up. 10 a.m. -12 p.m. about prevention and treatment of these Lions Hall. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. with Bruce Grey. 6 - 7:30 p.m. Info: p.m. Info: [email protected]. 250-537-6542. Ger Lyons - Core Transformational SSI Poultry Club. Topic is hatching and Info: Tracy, 250-538-0144. diseases. Refreshments served. ArtSpring. Drawing and Painting with Stefanie Healing. Lions Hall. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Breast cancer portion is at 10:30 a.m., Osho Kundalini Moving Meditation. brooding. Farmers Institute. 7 p.m. Denz. Drop-in. 5:30 p.m. Info: Amrita, 250- SS Genealogy Group. SS Painters Guild Workshop with prostate cancer portion at 1 p.m. Mixed media. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info/register: Wed. Meets the last Wednesday of each month Grossology at the Library. 537-2799. Gillian McConnell. “Figure in Focus - 250-653-2018. Hot Yoga. With Deb LeBlanc. North End March 25 at Mormon church, 221 Vesuvius Bay Rd. 7 Drawing.” Extend your drawing skills, way Slugs: what’s with all that slime? Find out Journeying with Voice and Writing: p.m. Info: Claudia, 250-538-1708. with David Denning. For 7-10 years. 1 p.m. Fitness. 10 - 11:10 a.m. & 11:30 -12:30. of seeing and creative thinking. ArtSpring. Listening to our Inner Voices through Voiceplay. Mahon Hall. 7:30 - 9 p.m. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Caught in the Middle. 9 a.m.-noon. Info/register: Carolyn, Hot Yoga. With Deb LeBlanc. North End 8-week parent/child support group to Vocal Improvisation and Writing. Parks and Recreation Commission. The Who’s Tommy in Concert. 250-537-5114. Fitness. 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Workshop for women with Ella Topaz and help families overcome issues related Rollerblading. At Fulford Hall. Fridays, Regular monthly meeting. Portlock Park Rock opera at ArtSpring. 8 p.m. Portrait Drawing. Drop-ins welcome. Wendy Judith Cutler. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Info/ portable. 7 p.m. to divorce and separation begins today. 7:30-9 p.m. 5-6:30 p.m. Light meal provided. Call ArtSpring. 9 a.m.-noon. Info: Jose, register: Ella, 250-653-4261 or Wendy, Creative Vessels Support Group. 250-537-1121. Ger Lyons-Core Tranformational Maryanne at 250-537-9938. Healing. Lions Hall. 7-10 p.m. 250-653-4286. Fun activity, art therapy & discussion Creative Fire Workshop. Creative Fire Workshop. Chicken & group helps people deal with challenges Rooster Rattles. Kids ages 6 and up make Owls of Salt Spring Island. Make and paint turtle pinch pot for kiln John Neville presentation at Mahon Hall. SSI of the creative process. Arbutus Therapy fi ring. Ages 5 & up. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Info: paper mache rattles. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Centre. 7-9 p.m. Info: 250-537-5833. Info: Tracy, 250-538-0144. Conservancy event. 7 p.m. Tracy, 250-538-0144.

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CABLE TV • Attention Shaw Cable TV Channel 11 viewers — The Daily is your source for stories reflecting southern Vancouver Island people and places. The program is about half an hour in length and repeats Ganges, Mouat’s Centre • 7:30am to 8pm • Customer Service 250-537-1522 continuously during the day and evening with new stories added daily. Residents’ Card EXHIBITIONS SqueezeSqueeze Me!!Me!! Show your card • Pegasus Gallery begins its spring season with the Retrospective Works of Barbara Cogill Haworth and enter the draw for a and Peter Haworth, 1920s-1970s. This is a rare opportunity to see this collection of historic paintings showcasing the Haworths contribution to Canadian art. Opening reception is on Friday, March 20, 5 to 8 $50 gift card! p.m. Doors open at 10 a.m. The exhibition continues to March 30. • J. Mitchell Gallery presents New Work by Ian Thomas from now through March 30, and and the Last Month’s Winner Spring Show and Grand Finale opens Friday, March 20, with an opening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 Tom Toynbee p.m. Ask your server for an entry form! • Splash! and Splish! — Ssplash...H20’s fundraising art shows by Teresa Gaye Hitch and Gillian McConnell, are on now display at ArtSpring until the end of March. A percentage of funds raised will go towards the new Ultraviolet water purification system for the Rainbow Road Pool. • The March artist at the Salt Spring Coffee Company cafe is A Mother and Daughter Paint: Patricia M. Macdonald and Alex Macdonald. Diners’ Club Card 1-800-8874321 • Strujohemaza — collaborative ceramic monster made by Creative Fire studio kids is on display at www.tempurcanada.com With every 5 lunch specials Love My Kitchen for the month of March. The only mattress Tempur is sold in over 50 countries recognized by NASA worldwide, with hundreds of you get the 6th one free! • An Immense and Unexpected Field of View — Works on paper by Jamie Callum Macaulay runs and certifi ed by the dealers across Canada at Salt Spring Books until May 15. Space Foundation • Cody Conner shows oil paintings at Island Savings until the end of May. A better night’s sleep, no springs attached! Monday - Friday, 11am - 2pm • Shari Macdonald shows new photos at Jana’s Bake Shop. Ask your server for a card! • Salt Spring Fine Art Tour. Pick up a self-guided tour map at galleries and other outlets and see the UNCLE ALBERT’S FURNITURE island’s finest art. 107 2nd St. Duncan Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30 1-800-593-5303 Sun 11-4

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Gallery announces surprise ending Whyl opackb lunchal Fwhenla wev ohaveu a Gwarm grilled Naan sandwich withr J. Mitchell Spring Show will downturn. We’ve never, ever been ‘in the red,’ and for a small gallery featuring local & cupLocal of homemade Comfort soup double as Grand Finale artists in a tourist economy, that’s quite for only $8 (Monday to Friday 11:30-3:00) something.” www.rocksaltresaurant.com BY ELIZABETH NOLAN “It really speaks to the established, pro- reservationsreservations 250-653-4833 653-4833 DRIFTWOOD STAFF fessional artists represented here.” Rumours about the imminent closing of the J. Mitchell Gallery have already reached local artists, but for many in the “We’re going out with a bang.” community, the news will come as a sur- prise and a disappointment. JUDY MITCHELL Deli With an end date of March 31, the Gallery owner upcoming closure is hardly less surprising to gallery Judy Mitchell, although it was Welcome to her choice to do so. Mitchell said that when she fi rst started WINE & CHEESE TASTING But while many might put the economy eight years ago, people thought she was FRIDAY, MARCH 13 to blame, the woman who’s become a crazy to show just local artists. But in that Hosted by champion of Salt Spring artists wants to time, many of the talented locals she rep- set the record straight: her decision was resents have moved from virtual obscurity due entirely to reasons of timing and per- to the recognition they deserve. Without a sonal health. prospective buyer, she’s afraid that won’t In our Deli Restaurant 250.653.4432 “I just feel so badly that my health or continue. my desire to slow down at this stage in my Now the gallery’s regular spring show life end up refl ecting on the value of what featuring new work by all the 30-odd art- we’ve had in this community. It’s demor- ists will be combined with fi ve solo shows alizing for everybody, but it shouldn’t be,” already planned for the season. Asha Rob- Wholesome Meals Made Mitchell said. PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY ertson, Denise Stambuck, Ian Thomas, From Scratch “There is an assumption that the gal- Judy Mitchell outside her gallery. Bly Kaye and Karen Reiss will have a num- 9 lery is going under, but the artists need ber of new works showcased at the show, to know that their artwork stood up very, she’d have another year until that hap- which opens March 20. Delicious Vegetarian Soups Daily very well in the economic downturn, and pened. “We’re going out with a bang,” Mitchell the supposed downturn in the art market, Nearing retirement age and having laughed, adding, “We’ve gotten pretty which we didn’t ever have here. In fact, we already battled some health concerns, good at showing a large range of work all had a better year last year than the one Mitchell realized she just couldn’t com- together.” All Day before.” mit to another fi ve years, which the lease While sad that the gallery won’t con- “A solid core of clientele have contin- required. tinue on without her, Mitchell is clear that Breakfast ued to support the gallery and this com- She immediately set out to fi nd a pri- her time there has fi nished, albeit much munity of artists and have allowed us to vate buyer who would carry on with the sooner than she expected. prosper during tough times.” gallery exactly as it was. “It’s sure had its moments and its joys. & Lunch The gallery was indeed hurt by an unex- Two seasoned businesspeople have It’s been a huge satisfaction building pected 10-day closure in December when come close to taking over the space, but this gallery — but there’s also been huge Grace Point Square businesses were dam- backed out at the last minute. Still, Mitch- exhaustion.” aged by an exploding power transformer. ell said it’s a testament to the gallery that New work by Ian Thomas is now show- Open All Winter ✶ 7 days a week, 8 am - 4 pm But it was while consulting her lease as serious thought was put into offers. ing at the gallery. The Spring Show and a result of that incident that Mitchell was “My profi t/loss statements for the past Grand Finale opens Friday, March 20, www.treehousecafe.ca • 250-537-5379 • next to Mouat’s under the plum tree shocked to fi nd out that it would expire five years show that revenue has con- with an opening reception from 5:30 to at the end of March 2009— she believed tinued to grow, even despite the market 7:30 p.m. CONCERTS Program rouses spirit of Lent Saltspring Island Island “Among the highlights on the pro- Here’s my Pieces range from SCRAP METALMETAL RECYCLING RECYCLING gram are duets and solos from music We take: Pergolesi to McKennitt by Pergolesi, Bach, Faure, a recent Ave • Appliances Verum by Welsh composer Karl Jen- • Loose metal With the return of spring expected kins and Loreena McKennitt’s Dante’s card... • Cardboard AL by Wednesday, March 25, it’s an ideal Prayer,” states press material. “The SCRAP CARCAR REMOV REMOVAL time to enjoy a program of music and Meditation from Massenet’s opera CONTACT TRACY STIBBARDS dance called Reflections on Hope, Thais by Knight and the specially 440 Rainbow Road 250-538-8335 offered in the spirit of Lent. themed dances by Devindisch and 250-537-9933 The event at All Saints features Hingston promise to create the medi- FOR ADVERTISING SPACE dancers Lottie Devindisch and Gale tative and inspiring sense of hope Hingston, and singers Jean McClure, and optimism that Easter brings.” Connie Holmes and Anke Smeele, The free concert begins at 11:30 with Jean Knight on violin and David a.m. and is followed by light refresh- Storm on piano. ments by donation. 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PHOTOS BY DERRICK LUNDY High school servers at Saturday’s Afghan tea check out the goodies; while below, Britney Oswell serves tea to Adrienne Linder and Perna Ma. Annual Afghan fundraiser nets group $3,700 Small-scale aid has huge nel, she said, Gustavson and her Money will provide meals, fund driver choose to motor along the activities, and offer supervised impact country’s dirt roads in a weather- mother-child play and discipline. ravaged beater that would prob- BY SEAN MCINTYRE ably be more at home on Salt Spring DRIFTWOOD STAFF Island than in a war zone. “I have an interest in the Efforts by a small yet devoted Staying under the radar, she Salt Spring Island non-profi t orga- explained to the gathering of country and its people nization are helping to make a roughly 50 people enjoying moun- serious difference in the lives of tain chai and traditional Afghan countless children and women liv- sweets at All Saints, is the key to that is for the long term.” ing in Kabul and outlying areas of making inroads in a country dev- Afghanistan. astated by decades of war, reli- MARNIE GUSTAVSON, “It’s my job to let you know that gious fanaticism and unimagina- Executive director, PARSA you are making a difference,” said ble social inequity. Marnie Gustavson, the executive PARSA originated in Kabul and director of PARSA, a group that has continues working with widows, “The classes give children a supplied medical treatment and their families and the disabled, healthy beginning to their educa- education to residents of Afghani- and mentally ill men and women tion and teach communities the stan since the early 1990s. strong condemnation of how larger speaks the language, knows the in Kabul, explains VOW member importance of a compassionate “They deeply appreciate the established aid organizations such countryside and is well acquainted Juliette Lang. and violence-free childhood for the efforts of people from the inter- as UNICEF and USAID use their with the region’s cultural intricacies. Gustavson has also been working youngest in their communities,” national community,” she added. funds. Her family is established in the with the main orphanage in Kabul Gustavson said. “They are kind of upset with the mil- By the time money to such groups country and she doesn’t pretend and has extended the program into The history of PARSA’s nearly itary, but not with our countries.” reaches projects on the ground in that her work will be over anytime the rural region of Bamiyan. 20-year effort proves that not all Gustavson visited the island Sat- Afghanistan, it is not uncommon, soon. Funds raised from Saturday’s Afghan stories must end in tragedy. urday to speak with members of Salt she said, for up to 80 per cent of “I have an interest in the country auction and raffle will go towards What’s best of all, she added, is that Spring Voice of Women and others donations to get eaten away by red and its people that is for the long the Salt Spring VOW organization’s so many concerned donors on Salt about her group’s ongoing aid proj- tape, security expenditures and term,” she said. ongoing support of a small village Spring and throughout the world ects in rural regions of Afghanistan. administration. Rather than travel between her school in the district of Pagham that are still willing to listen. Gustavson’s praise for “commu- Not so with PARSA, she added. home in Kabul and the group’s proj- has been recognized as one of the For more information about the nity-to-community” style sup- Gustavson, an American born in ects in a multi-vehicle armed con- best projects of its kind in the coun- program, visit PARSA online at www. port projects was punctuated by Afghanistan during the early 1960s, voy, as is the norm for NGO person- try. afghanistan-parsa.org. TIERNEY’S SPECIALIZING IN WHOLESALE LTD. BIODEGRADABLE, COMPOSTABLE, DISTRIBUTOR OF PAPER & PACKAGING PRODUCTS RECYCLED & ALL LOCALLY ON SALT SPRING! ECO-FRIENDLY WE CARRY WE SUPPLY: custom printed / sized bags, cups, boxes, java 5000 PRODUCTS FOR jackets, containers, labels & more... YOUR BUSINESS! PLUS: standard supplies for bakery, café, restaurant, hotel, PRODUCTS. retail & gift, schools, janitorial, institutional & industrial WITH FREE WEEKLY For expert advice, great service & prices you can live with DELIVERY! call CONNIE at 250-538-0111 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009 | B9 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY

ACTIVISM Coincidence marks In case the timing of local you need ... yarnbombers’ debut Watch for more handiwork of island ‘craftivists’

BY ELIZABETH NOLAN DRIFTWOOD STAFF Arthur Black is known for being quick on the uptake, but last week he proved even more prescient than usual. Chicken Black’s regular Wit & Whimsy col- umn in the Driftwood’s March 13 Weekender spoke about the inter- Breasts national proliferation of non-violent protests with “yarnbombers,” crafty Seasoned, Boneless, Skinless people who use up languishing proj- Ice Glazed, Air Chilled ects and beautify public spaces at the Product of Surrey, BC same time. 4kg Box Crafters are said to tag their work in Works out to: the same way that graffi ti artists do, $3.06/lb, $6.75/kg and their projects can vary from the decorative to the obstructive. Their motto is “improving the urban land- scape one stitch at a time.” “And if you think the Great White 98 North is immune from attack, think again,” wrote Black. “Yarnbombers have already struck in Vancouver and 26 Each Montreal. Chances are you’ll see their PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY handiwork around your hometown The colourful products of “yarnbomb- someday very soon.” ers” recently appeared throughout It was entirely due to serendipity Salt Spring. that an anonymous Salt Spring group made its fi rst hit the same day Black’s article was published, creating a clan- for drinks at the Salt Spring Inn,” the Sun-Rype destine tableau at the unused fl ower anonymous source explained. bed beside Thrifty Foods. “After they finished, one of the A representative said the members members picked up the Weekender Pure Apple came to the idea after reading about and saw that Arthur Black’s article yarn bombers in a National Post was about yarnbombing! They were Juice article published March 2, and then just gobsmacked, it was so funny.” 1L Single, visiting the website of the original The anonymous group has more $1.19 Each Texas-based “craftivists” who started plans for projects in the near future, the trend, called Knitta. the representative said. “A group of women had been plan- To learn more about yarnbombing, ning to beautify a little spot that visit the source at www.yarnbomb- needed it and did it after meeting ing.com. 99 11 Case NATURE of 12 John Neville Owls of Salt Spring Kraft Heinz repeated by popular demand Original Pasta Dinner Beans or Pasta 225g Assorted Single, 79¢ Each 398ml Conservancy overfl owing crowd at ing bird songs on music Single, the Lions Hall. CDs. 79¢ Each event at Mahon In fact, so many His website, www. people were turned nevillerecording.com, Hall Friday away at the door that lists all of his CDs and a repeat of the event publications, and has BY DAVID DENNING has been scheduled for a shopping cart for SPECIAL TO THE DRIFTWOOD Friday, March 20. anyone interested. If you ask John According to Debo- Neville will also have Neville about owls on rah Miller, chair of his bird song CDs avail- Salt Spring Island he the Salt Spring Con- able at the presenta- will tell you who gives servancy education tion. a hoot. committee, “We should If you haven’t yet 99 49 This is not a “brush- have known that John heard Neville’s talks 7Case 6Case off,” it’s Neville demon- Neville talking about about birds, you’ve of 12 of 9 strating his exceptional birds would draw missed one of our great skills at identifying bird a huge audience. local naturalist educa- calls and telling others Fortunately, John has tors. about them. generously volunteered Neville has an If you can describe to repeat the talk for all uncanny ability to get or mimic the owl sound those who were turned the entire audience you heard, he will be away or who otherwise involved, including a able to tell you who missed the last event.” particularly keen group the hooter is, what it is Neville’s interest in of young naturalists doing here and almost birds dates back to sitting up front in the anything else you his youth in England, February talk. might want to know where a naturalist His personal stories about it. grandfather stimulated and vast knowledge Neville is a resident a lasting interest in of birds were woven Show your card and expert on bird sounds nature and wildlife. together in a talk Enter for your chance to and bird natural his- In the 1990s, Nev- that entertained and WIN a $50 Smile Card tory. ille trained in birding informed everyone. every week! Last month, he and professional bird The repeat of Owls of Specials in Effect from Wednesday, March 18th to presented an illustrated recording and in 1995 Salt Spring Island will and audio-enhanced he started Neville take place at Mahon Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 SALTSPRING talk about the Owls of Recording, which Hall on March 20, start- Salt Spring Island to an specializes in market- ing at 7 p.m. Where this symbol appears, deposit & enviro levies are applicable. B10 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PEOPLE & COMMUNITY

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BY JEANNIE OWENS-WALLACE DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR For Canadians who want a light-duty truck that can get the job done and fi t nicely with their urban lifestyle, the 2009 Honda Ridgeline is it. “Honda made the Ridgeline to be a tough, well- built truck that is safe and still fun to drive,” says David Glabais, sales manager at Campus Honda. Enhanced for 2009 with chiseled detailing, the Rid- geline’s stocky build has a refi ned edge and misses a bit of the “been there, done that, lived it” genetics that might otherwise scream “outback trustworthy.” Leaving aside traditional truck-like attributes, the Ridgeline forges a different direction in performance and versatility. The remarkably sophisticated, car-like ride of the Ridgeline (if it wasn’t for the larger frame, it’d be easy to think I was driving a sedan) is blended with kick- butt capability when needed. Honda ensures that the Ridgeline is tough by giv- ing it a heavy-duty unibody design which sits on a lower ladder frame. The Ridgeline’s front and rear independent suspension offers superior rigidity and extra comfort. Plus, the Ridgeline is outfitted with a 3.5-litre V-6 engine for 250 horsepower and 247 torque lb-ft @4300 rpm, for plenty of power. Coupling a high-out- put performing V6 with a reinforced frame stretches the Ridgeline’s capabilities to meet a high degree of work and play. Maximized power with optimized effi ciency and lower emissions from Honda’s VTEC engine is anoth- er bonus with the Ridgeline. RIDGELINE continued on B13 Honda’s 2009 Ridgeline: ‘fun to drive.’

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