Armed Robber Strikes Bank the Ganges Branch of Er Service Line and Pulled As of 1:30 P.M

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THIS WEEK’S INSERTS • Ganges • Ganges Village Pharmasave Market • Mouat’s Home • Thrifty Foods Hardware • Slegg Lumber Armed robber strikes bank The Ganges branch of er service line and pulled as of 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, tion will continue using the dog-handling personnel to the Bank of Montreal was open cash drawers and stole his direction of travel was video evidence and possible Salt Spring. robbed Tuesday morning by money,” said Giles. “He was unknown. fingerprint evidence that is Pender RCMP happened �� an armed, masked man. carrying what appeared to be Because the man was potentially available at the to be on the island and took Salt Spring RCMP Sgt. a rifle under one arm.” wearing a mask, an accurate site.” care of boat searches in Gan- �� Mike Giles said police Two customer service rep- description was difficult to RCMP contacted ferry ges Harbour. responded to the call at resentatives were working at obtain, said Giles, beyond personnel, requested assis- Anyone with any infor- 11:39. the time and the man took the fact the robber was of tance of Duncan and Sid- mation about this incident “A man dressed in dark funds from both drawers. average size. ney RCMP members to deal should call the Salt Spring clothing wearing a mask He then fled the bank “With such scant informa- with ferry inquiries and RCMP station at 537- jumped behind the custom- by the back entrance and, tion to go on, the investiga- brought identification and 5555. Electoral End of a reform musical era meeting Salt Spring’s Barley Bros. band says good-bye to packs hall founding member. Page A18 By JENNIFER MCFEE Staff Writer A full house gathered at Index Lions Hall Saturday to hear Arts ...... A18 eight people present their Classifieds ...... B16 ideas on the provincial elec- Crossword ...... B19 toral system before repre- Editorial ...... A8 sentatives from the Citizens’ Horoscope ...... B20 Assembly for Electoral Letters...... A9 Reform. Salt Spring Visitor. B9 The hearing, facilitated by University of British Colum- Sports ...... B5 bia political science profes- TV Listings...... B7 sor Ken Carty, began with a What’s On...... B10 short video. The video explained that the assembly is made up of Weather 80 men and 80 women ran- domly selected from each Sunny, hot weather is provincial riding. Public forecast right through meetings have been held FLIPPING OUT: Salt Spring Seal Carol McMahon shows off her flippers at Vesuvius Beach as she and other the weekend, although across the province over the group members finish an Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre fundraising swim across Stuart Channel. More Photo by Derrick Lundy temperatures aren’t past two months to gather photos, Page B6. expected to be as input on electoral issues. high as last week. Assembly members must Highs to 26 C today decide by December 15 if (Wednesday); over- they will recommend a Candidates volley island questions night lows to 12 C. change to the current electoral system, which will be By GAIL SJUBERG tack in their introductory promised by the Conserva- ter’s Office. His standards voted on in a referendum Staff Writer comments. tives. will filter down to the rest of during next year’s provincial About 200 people saw Mulroney, a 49-year-old He pointed out the Liberal government . . . and we’ll election. Saanich-Gulf Islands federal litigation lawyer who has party, also unlike the Con- be able to deliver services After the video, NDP fed- election candidates live in also been a federal prosecu- servatives, was against par- better.” eral election candidate Jen- the flesh at a Saturday after- tor, said he was running for ticipating in the Iraq War. He said throwing more nifer Burgis was the first to noon meeting at the high the Liberal party because it Lunn, who has been the money at the healthcare present, favouring an open school. matched his “core values.” riding’s MP for the past system would not fix its list system where voters, From ethics to the econo- Those included respect for seven years, as a Reform, problems, and addressed rather than political parties, my, healthcare and Canadian people, their differences and Canadian Alliance and now his opposition to the Kyoto can select candidates. sovereignty, candidates and personal choices in matters Conservative representative, Accord. “The concept of reform questioners raised a slew of conscience and a tradition focussed on the need for fis- “I oppose Kyoto simply must be grounded in the val- of issues at the two-hour of helping people, including cal responsibility. because there is no plan, and ues of society. It is necessary meeting sponsored by the those in other countries. He said people he talks I’m not sure you’re going to ensure all voices present Driftwood and moderated by He said that rather than to are concerned about how to get results . . . . If you’re in society are present in the Kimberly Lineger. spending more money on the to stop wasteful govern- going to spend money, you values of electoral reform,” Candidates Andrew justice system, government ment spending and improve have to be sure you’re going she said. Lewis, Jennifer Burgis, should be investing in youth accountability. to get results.” Gary Lunn and David Mul- — something that “can’t be “Solutions have to start at ALL-CANDIDATES A11 ELECTORAL REFORM A2 roney each took a different done with the huge tax cuts” the top in the Prime Minis-

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�� Trust offers tax exemption Day in �� plan in southern Gulf Islands �� the Life Islands Trust Council has “Application forms will be by the Islands Trust and meet �� taken the next step towards available in early 2005 and its minimum standards to launching its unique tax our staff will hold informa- qualify. To continue to quali- shoot exemption program in the tion sessions on the islands at fy for the tax exemption, the Capital Regional District that time,” said Essig. property owner must pro- �� (CRD). “This program offers an vide for annual monitoring set for Under the Natural Area incentive to the many island- to ensure the land remains Protection Tax Exemp- ers who want to protect natu- protected as agreed. �� tion Program (NAPTEP), ral areas on their land.” NAPTEP was originally June 29 the Trust can issue partial The program, which can conceived by trustee Kim property tax exemption cer- lead to a 65 per cent prop- Benson of Keats Island, Driftwood photog- tificates to property owners erty tax reduction on the pro- who is now a vice chair of raphers will be out in �� who have placed a perma- tected portion of land, will the Islands Trust Executive force Tuesday trying to �� nent conservation covenant first be offered to landown- Committee. capture the heart of Salt �� on their property to protect ers who already have a con- The Islands Trust launched Spring in 24 hours. its natural values. servation covenant with the the program as a pilot in the A Day in the Life �� “We know there is a lot of Islands Trust Fund Board. Gambier Island area two is a special Driftwood �� interest out there and we are “We feel that since they years ago after the province project that will see very pleased to be able to have already protected their enacted the necessary legis- Derrick Lundy, Mitch- �� offer this program to proper- land without financial incen- lation. ell Sherrin, Jennifer �� ty owners in the CRD,” said tives, they should be the first The CRD board approved McFee, Ken Sakamoto, �� Islands Trust Council chair to benefit from this new pro- use of the program on islands Peter McCully and John David Essig, following the gram.” in its area at a meeting last Cameron shooting pic- June Trust Council meeting. The covenant must be held month. tures of typical island �� happenings on June 29. � �� A huge range of early �� risers, late night revel- Advance polls hum with activity lers, kids, seniors, work- Salt Spring federal election�� displeased with the situa- Brown was furious to find ers and visitors will be �� voters reported busy advance tion. She said she waited 20 that after waiting 20 minutes photographed, with the �� voting stations this week, in minutes before she was even to get registration problems best shots published �� part because several voter able�� to talk to someone at cleared up, she would have in A Day in the Life, a cards were reportedly mailed the United�� Church advanced to wait another 20 minutes supplement to the July �� out with incorrect polling voting�� station on Monday. to vote. 28 Driftwood edition. �� station information. ��“I wanted to get in and do “They’ve only got one �� Nita Brown, aged 90, was things right,” she said. booth. This is unacceptable.” �� ELECTORAL REFORM: ‘Keep it simple’ � �� From Page A1 �� She stressed the importance Grannies in support of a ing Granny from Cowichan, party discipline and exces- �� of representation of women, mixed system combining gave a different take with her sive concentration of power � �� minorities and different eco- proportionality with local push for a modified non-pro- in the hands of the premier, �� nomic groups. ��representation.��portional majority system she said. “We need to consider the She identified problems with run-off elections. The next speaker was Ian �� diversity of the provincial with the current�� single mem- “I believe that if there is MacKinnon, encouraging � �� population. We have many ber plurality voting system. no clear majority winner a change towards a propor- �� silent voices in our prov- “The smaller parties lose after the first ballot, the three tional representation “light” � �� ince.” out with this system. Citi- candidates who received the system, with an open list and � �� Next up was Margaret zens�� tend to abandon their most votes should run on the local independence from � �� Simon, who spoke on behalf true choice, seeing it as a next ballot.” central party control. of the Salt Spring Raging lost ��vote. While feeling very She also proposed setting “One of the biggest tasks strongly they don’t want one seats aside for women, First for the assembly is to make of the two big parties to fit Nations candidates and eth- the recommendations intel- �� in, they vote reluctantly for nic minorities. lectually accessible,” he the other big party.” Green Party federal elec- said. “The problem is it is �� Joined by nine other tion candidate Andrew Lewis devilishly difficult to change �� Grannies, Simon ended her spoke next as a proponent of the electoral system.” �� presentation by singing the mixed-member proportional Since one registered � praises of proportional rep- representation. speaker was not present, �� resentation to the tune of My In order to get proposed Marilyn Marshall had the Bonnie. changes passed in a referen- opportunity to speak briefly �� J. Douglas Dobson spoke dum, he said they must be about how the current sys- next in favour of a mixed easy to understand. tem is detrimental to many �� system with regional “top “I think we have to be care- groups. �� up” representatives chosen ful to keep it simple, keep it “The poor and students �� from an open list put for- a hybrid of our present sys- often don’t vote because ward by the party but priori- tem and to introduce it in an they believe their vote won’t tized by the voter. incremental way,” he said. count,” she said. “Many people believe the Following Lewis, Sara Assembly attendees proportional system results MacIntyre, on behalf of the echoed the concern that in a minority government, Canadian Taxpayers Fed- voices of young people need which is frequently�� true. I eration, proposed a mixed to be considered. The need think that by having a minor- system using a form of pro- for plain English documents ity government,�� we could portional representation in was also stressed. avoid the wild swings we urban areas and a major- Hearings continue until have in �� government right ity system using preferential June 24. Visit www.citizen- now. We’re going from one ballots in rural areas. sassembly.bc.ca for presen- extreme to the other,” he These changes will address tation summaries from the said. the problems of weak local 50 hearings across the prov- Carol Donnelly, a Rag��- representation, excessive ince.

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�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 ▲ A3 Public input on Channel Ridge invited at meeting on June 30th Anyone wanting to express which covers the layout, day at 6:30 p.m. at All Saints an opinion about the pro- building designs and general By-the-Sea. Members of the posed Channel Ridge devel- service plans, is required public are welcome to attend opment permit should attend from the LTC, however. and observe the meeting, but a June 30 meeting at Lions The committee will con- cannot participate or provide Hall. sider the permit later in the comment. Salt Spring’s local Trust committee (LTC) is holding a “community participation meeting” about the application from 12:30 to 2 p.m. �� “The purpose of the com- �� munity participation meet- �� ing is to receive public com- �� ments respecting the pro- �� posed form and character of the buildings and structures �� proposed for the Channel �� Ridge Village,” states an LTC notice. �� EIGHT BRANCHES �� 538-1701 LIFE’S A BEACH: Fernwood Elementary School students, from left, Jason Funk, The project, comprised Holistic Health Centre Cody McCormick and Matt Harvey show off their find as they enjoy an “explora- of 405 residential dwell- tion day”at the beach. Photo by Derrick Lundy ing units and 7,506 square metres of commercial floor space, does not require rezoning or an official community plan amendment. �� Ministry says Channel Ridge A development permit, �� midden sites need assessment �� By JENNIFER MCFEE to apply to Islands Trust for permit. Staff Writer a development permit over a Robert McConnell, acting �� Further archeological year ago. communications manager �� assessments will soon be “We had an archeological for the Ministry of Sustain- �� under way following a site report that was done in the able Resource Management �� visit to Channel Ridge last summer and completed in said the ministry is not plan- �� Thursday. the fall. It’s all done in the ning to make a complaint at �� Steven Acheson of the Islands Trust if anyone wants this point and will provide �� Ministry of Sustainable to look at it. This sort of thing information to the RCMP if �� Resource Management met has to be done. None of it they request it. �� onsite with archeologists is sneaky, sleight of hand, “Work has been halted in �� from Channel Ridge Prop- tricks with mirrors.” the area in question where �� erties Ltd. (CRPL) and the Following Thursday’s there are some archeologi- �� Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group meeting, CRPL archeolo- cal remains. As far as we (HTG), along with HTG gists will be working in con- can tell, it is a midden. It’s �� band members, CRPL proj- junction with archeologists of interest because it is an �� ect manager Thomas Ivanore from the ministry, she said. inland midden. Most mid- �� and several local residents in “All of the archeologists dens are found along the sea- �� response to a claim that mid- are in agreement that it is shore, so that makes this one �� den sites had been disturbed �� an alleged site. They will a little bit unusual. It requires �� by development. be conducting further site a much more detailed exami- �� The ministry concluded evaluations to ascertain what nation.” �� that various archeological is actually there. All of the The developer has been �� sites need to be further test- information goes back to the in contact with the ministry �� ed, said local archeologist archeology branch and they throughout the entire process �� Kimberly Kornbacher who will make a final decision. to date, said McConnell. �� was present at the site visit. “They can go and look, “The area where the cur- �� “I thought it’s a shame and in the meantime, we rent development is approved �� that parts of sites have been won’t touch these areas. is not the area in question. �� destroyed by the developer. We’re not terribly concerned The problem occurred when �� It appears that there are parts about this.” they went beyond the area �� of intact sites there. If tests However, she said CRPL and uncovered the midden.” had been done in the first is concerned about an offi- McConnell said it is dif- �� place, it would have saved a cial complaint the HTG ficult to estimate when the �� lot of grief, not to mention made to Salt Spring RCMP assessments will be com- the archeological remains,” last week, stating that the pleted. �� she said. company violated the Heri- “It will take months rather �� Deborah Folka of CRPL tage Conservation Act by than weeks,” he said. �� community relations said the disturbing an archeological �� company began the process site without a site alteration �� FireSmart runs next week �� The Salt Spring Island Fire Department will be holding a �� community FireSmart presentation on Wednesday, June 30 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Lions Hall. �� All community members are invited to attend to learn �� about how to make Salt Spring a “fire smart” island. FireSmart meetings held in late April and early May taught �� residents that they can reduce the spread of wildfire by clear- �� ing the “fuel load” for 10 metres surrounding their homes. �� For more information, contact the fire department at 537- �� 2531 or visit the website: www.saltspringfire.com. ��

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�� ground �� Saturday �� Islanders can brace for a �� large cheer Saturday morning when the ground is broken on the�� Kanaka Road skatepark project. �� The event begins �� at 10 �� a.m. June 26, and everyone �� is welcome to witness the �� event, see some skateboard- �� ing demos and�� get a closer look at site plans. “The first excavation�� takes place and we’ll be down there with the 3D drawings,” said Salt Spring Skatepark Society board member Bruce HELD UP: RCMP Sgt. Mike Giles interviews witnesses at the Ganges Bank of �� Ruddell. Montreal following an armed robbery at the bank 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. �� Anyone wanting to volun- Photo by Mitchell Sherrin �� teer help or make a donation �� of any kind to the project �� — which includes a family �� park as well as the skatepark �� facility itself — should drop Experts gathered to review by Saturday or call Ruddell at 537-5940. emissions at Crofton mill The Crofton Airshed Citi- Washington State Olympic plete, McKendrick said the zens Group (CACG) has gath- Clean Air executive director company will fund a peer ered an international team Richard Stedman and atmo- review and consider com- of air pollution and health spheric scientist Camille munity input when choosing experts to peer review Nor- Sears, who worked on the consultants. ske Canada’s studies on its Erin Brokovich case. “I will do an indepen- �� Crofton emissions, according CACG is waiting for an dent peer review once the to a June 8 news release. answer to its request that results are finalized in about �� “We are pleased that our Norske support an indepen- mid-July. I made this deci- demands for a baseline study dent peer review of its study. sion independently of any �� on the mill’s impacts on Don McKendrick, vice requests to add validity and local communities has been president of operations for reliability to the study, and to �� heard,” said Michael Able- Norske’s Crofton division, make sure it’s something we �� man of CACG. “The prob- said the company’s priority can stand behind,” he said. �� lem is that our demand was is to finalize an air emission McKendrick said the com- �� for an ‘independent’ study, study to assess health risks. pany would like to main- �� not one arranged, managed Preliminary results were tain a long-term, ongoing �� and paid for by the polluters shared in mid-May with sec- dialogue to balance social, �� themselves.” tor groups representing poli- environmental and econom- �� CACG has organized a ticians, immediate neigh- ic requirements. For more �� team of consultants headed bours, the CACG, employ- information about CACG’s �� by RWDI West in Vancou- ees, the business community concerns, visit www.crof- ver, including atmospheric and First Nations. tonair.org or contact Able- �� chemist�� Dr. Kathy Preston, Once the study is com- man at 537-1449. �� Coast guard busy on windy day �� Windy weather led to a busy Friday for Later that day, they assisted a sailing ves- �� Ganges�� Coast Guard crews. sel that hit a rock on Campbell Point and also At about 4:30 p.m., the Coast Guard started attended to one injury. out for Portland Island to aid one vessel that At about 7 p.m., they responded to a report was adrift because its anchor wasn’t holding. of a barbecue fire at Montague Harbour. �� While the crew was there, they responded to Deep sea vessels reported 50 nautical mile another vessel in the same situation. per hour winds that day. �� Meanwhile, auxiliary members set out to • On June 19, Ganges Coast Guard mem- �� assist a vessel that had broken down at Nose bers went to Parker Island to assist a vessel Point. that was wedged between rocks and the dock �� Next, the coast guard headed to Winter it was tied to. �� Cove on Saturna Island to look for two girls • The coast guard escorted the Salt Spring in a canoe who were reported missing. The Seals swimmers from Crofton to Vesuvius �� girls were found by the time they arrived. on June 20.

�� Police look into vandalism of signs �� Salt Spring RCMP • At June 10 at approxi- received numerous com- RCMP mately 10 p.m., police �� plaints of vandalism to signs received two complaints of a at the north end of the island possible impaired driver. — including election signs REPORT The vehicle was stopped — early last week. tion regarding the vandalism and a 39-year-old male was Cost of the damage ranges is requested to contact the �� from $250 to $1,000. local RCMP or Crime Stop- charged with impaired driv- �� Anyone with any informa- pers. ing and driving over .08.

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�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 ▲ A5 Diaper material: wildfire protection YARD SALES on page B18 By MITCHELL SHERRIN Staff Writer A new fire-resistant gel �� related to disposable diapers could help protect island �� homes from the kinds of �� wildfires that ravaged the B.C. interior last summer. �� Local firefighters watched �� with shock during a June 15 �� demo as a firefighter-sales- �� man applied a blowtorch to his own hand after he cov- �� ered it with a substance looks like shaving cream. �� Warm-handed Quintech �� Fire Services president Dar- ren Hutchinson was visit- �� ing Salt Spring to promote a �� new firefighting product that �� could revolutionize wildland �� interface fire prevention and �� provide protection for homes �� threatened by fire. �� FIRE BARRICADE: Salt Spring firefighters measure heat with a thermal-imaging �� Hutchinson was dem- camera as Quintech’s Darren Hutchinson (at centre) demonstrates the properties �� onstrating Barricade Fire of a new protective-gel product with a blazing torch. Photo by Mitchell Sherrin �� Blocking Gel, a liquid con- �� centrate of super-absorbent polymers that is the newest scorching areas with a blow- Quintech even sells a kit �� tool for firefighters com- torch for sustained periods. for homeowners. It includes �� batting wildland interface Barricade was developed an easy-use nozzle that can �� Bookkeeping Services fires. in 1994 by Florida firefighter be attached to a garden hose Recapture your creative energy and freedom Interface fires occur when �� to focus on your craft. Be confident that all the John Bartlett after he dis- with enough Barricade to paperwork�� is done properly and on time. fires transfer between wild- covered a used disposable protect approximately 180- �� land and residential or com- diaper that had survived a 260 square metres of area �� QuickBooks Setup, ��Training mercial areas. house fire. with a six-millimetre bar- �� Hutchinson gave one Since its development, rier. �� and Support �� demonstration for the public Barricade has been used Hutchinson left informa- Become�� self-sufficient and confident �� with your accounting �� system through personalized tutoring and ongoing support. and another for firefighters effectively to protect homes tion brochures about Barri- �� showing how to apply the gel through wildfires in Florida, cade at the Ganges fire hall. �� with an applicator on wood Montana, California, Idaho Interested islanders can also �� David Waddington 537-0854 surfaces and vegetation as a and Colorado. Canmore, check websites for Quintech �� Certified�� Intuit Advisor Specializing �� in�� Small Business protective barrier. Alberta-based Quintech now (www.quintech.com) or Bar- He then showed the resis- distributes the product in ricade (www.barricadegel. �� tive properties of the gel by western Canada. com). �� 4-day week keeps semester system �� An island student has created an on-line Dollheiser’s petition (www.gopetition. petition to protest the Gulf Islands School com/online/4177.html) had garnered 11 sig- �� Board decision to implement a four-day natures by Monday. �� school week next year. However, GISS students and parents were �� However, one of her primary concerns has informed via newsletter, on June 14, that the �� already been addressed. school will remain on a full semester system �� In her petition, Gulf Islands Secondary with the exception of two courses. �� School (GISS) student Jessica Dollheiser Only Math 9 and Physical Education 9 indicated she was initially tolerant of the will be provided on the linear system. �� four-day week proposal over other budget- One of the reasons to maintain the semes- saving options. But she objected to plans to ter timetable was the “overwhelming affir- �� shift the high school from a semester system mation” that GISS students have been very to a linear timetable in order to accommo- successful on the semester program, wrote �� date the calendar change. principal Nancy Macdonald.

Borrowman �� becomes Family Dentistry On Scott Point Dr. Helen Johnston Trust Fund �� advisor �� 404 Scott Point Drive Tel: (250) 537-4059 The Islands Trust Fund has Salt Spring Island, B.C. Fax: (250) 537-4079 received some of the help it V8K 2R2 [email protected] requested with appointment �� of three volunteer, non-vot- �� ing advisors. Former Salt Spring trustee David Borrowman, research- �� er Barrie Morrison of Pender Island and Bruce Whitting- �� ton of Ladysmith, who has a �� strong land trust and natural history background, will “sit �� as individuals rather than �� advocates for special inter- �� ests,” states an Islands Trust �� press release. �� “Our new board advisors �� bring a wealth of experience �� and knowledge to the Trust �� Fund Board,” said board chair Louise Bell. “Their �� insightful comments have �� contributed signiﬁcantly to �� our meetings. I look forward �� to working with them over �� the next two years.” The Islands Trust Fund �� acts as a regional land trust and currently protects 50 GANGES OPEN �� properties with a combined total of 604 hectares (1493 VILLAGE 8am - 9pm acres) of land in the Islands POSTAL OUTLET�� Trust Area. MARKET DAILY ��

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in ADaytheLife of Salt Spring Island Drug enforcement, prevention discussed TUESDAY, JUNE 29 By JENNIFER MCFEE ries or to discuss the crimi- are seeing kids outside of ibility with us and therefore The first idea was to devel- Staff Writer nal justice system. school having problems with the court. We’re not going op activities for youth on the �� Over 20 concerned com- RCMP Sgt. Mike Giles drugs and alcohol. Alcohol to break the law to enforce island, such as Nights Alive �� munity members crowded explained to the group that is the worst by far, followed the law. We would rather and Core Inn events. Anoth- into the CRD room for the Salt Spring does not have a by marijuana. outsmart them. Be mindful er suggestion was to compile �� youth and drug use sub- separate drug unit like some “We have good kids on Salt about gathering informa- a sports and recreation direc- �� committee meeting of the larger communities because Spring. We’re very lucky. We tion.” tory to create more choices �� Salt Spring Crime Preven- of the small number of police want to keep them on the If community members �� for youth. tion Association (CPA) on officers on the local force. straight and narrow.” suspect drug activity, the The next idea focussed �� Thursday. “We’re thinly spread,” he She noted the first time officers suggested they copy on educating both kids and �� Representation at the gath- said. “We’re at the mercy of officers deal with kids isn’t down licence plates along �� ering ranged from the RCMP the telephone calls. I con- the last time because they with dates, times and loca- adults about drugs, perhaps �� to the Raging Grannies. tinue to be astounded about see them around in the com- tions. with a visual campaign. �� The meeting also drew how much time we spend on munity. “Intelligence is our best Through education pro- �� attendance from Gulf Islands non-criminal matters while “We know who’s who in friend, but be mindful of grams, community members �� Secondary School and Salt drug dealers drive up and the zoo,” she said. “Espe- safety. If you’re not comfort- can deal with denial, while Spring Community Services down the streets with impu- cially with young girls, when able coming into the office, trying to eliminate fear and �� staff, as well as local par- nity.” I see them so blotto that their there’s always CrimeStop- intimidation. �� ents. As the liaison with the girlfriends are holding them pers. It’s completely confi- A third solution involved CPA secretary Kimberly high school, Const. Lindsay up and they’re 13 or 14 years dential,” said Ellis. building mentorship and Lineger chaired the organi- Ellis talks to the Grade 12 old.” After the RCMP officers apprenticeship programs to zational meeting in the small law class and works on proj- Giles explained to the spoke about law enforce- foster relationships between room warmed by the week’s ects with students. She said group that officers can ment, meeting attendees youth and adults. high temperatures. the important contacts occur search people for alcohol, discussed the themes of Volunteers will be needed She said the evening’s pur- when she sees kids around but not for drugs. Diversion prevention and treatment. for these initiatives to take pose was to identify prob- town and knows them by processes make it difficult Lineger listed their ideas and shape. �� lems related to youth drug name. to prosecute for trafficking, input, which were narrowed For more information �� use, not to tell personal sto- “Drug-wise within the high he said. into three possible solutions about volunteer opportuni- school, I’ve not had anything “We need sources of infor- the community can work ties with CPA, contact Line- brought to my attention. We mation that build their cred- towards. ger at 537-5555. �� Meeting D-Day veterans is highlight �� of Normandy activities for Sgt. Giles �� Salt Spring RCMP detach- experience She was enjoying the cer- stops in every village. They �� ment Sgt. Mike Giles recent- was tremen- emony, which is a good sign were officially greeted by �� ly returned from 60th anni- dous,” he that things were going well. mayors along the way. It was �� versary D-Day ceremonies said. But that caused the organiz- a very well-received event.” �� in Normandy after being Over ers to fly by the seat of their Giles said he had many �� chosen as one of about 20 4,500 peo- pants.” emotionally charged con- �� RCMP officers from across ple attended While the D-Day ceremo- versations with the veter- �� Canada to take part in the the�� June ny was the main event, other ans, some of whom had not �� events. 6 remem- wreath-laying ceremonies returned to the site since the �� Giles was in France from brance cer- Giles took place at Bény-sur-Mer �� war. �� May 24 to June 12, along emonies, and Bretteville-sur-Laize “Looking back at it, being �� with other representatives including�� Queen Elizabeth cemeteries, where almost in France and having been �� from the RCMP, the Depart- II, Governor General Adri- 5,000 Canadians from the �� chosen was great. The inter- ment of National Defence, enne Clarkson and Prime Normandy campaign are action with the veterans by �� Parks Canada and Veterans Minister Paul Martin. buried. �� far outweighed any other part �� Affairs Canada. “Our role was split There was also a caval- �� “We were part of the offi- between ceremonial�� and cade of 1940s war vehicles of the experience. Being with �� cial welcoming committee security. I was dedicated that travelled through several the actual people involved �� in an event right where it �� for the veterans. They had more to the security. There of the landing sites, Giles �� to register at the Juno Beach were more people there said. happened on an anniversary �� Centre to go to the activities. than they’d planned for. The “Our veterans were invited was a tremendously moving �� We met them all. The whole Queen�� stayed extra time. to ride in the vehicles with experience.” �� Classified Hotline: Call 537-9933 to �� Anstis wins scholarship �� place your ad in the Driftwood Classifieds. Hard work paid off for 931 awards were given at �� Gulf Islands Secondary national, provincial, territo- �� School graduate Sebastian rial and local levels. Anstis �� Anstis, who was awarded a is one of 140 winners chosen �� $4,000 award from the Can- from B.C. �� ada Millennium Scholarship The Salt Spring student �� Foundation (CMSF) to be plans to study political sci- �� used for tuition at any Cana- ence, conflict resolution or �� dian college or university law at the University of Otta- �� this fall. wa, University of Toronto, �� This year, CMSF received Carleton or the University of �� over 7,100 applications from British Columbia. �� across the country for the Anstis is an experienced �� annual $285 million it dis- tennis player and instructor, �� tributes in bursaries and a peer tutor and a student �� scholarships. After a three- representative at the Gulf month selection process, Islands School Board. ��

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�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 ▲ A7 Ferry union sees CLASSIFIED HOTLINE: 537-9933 crisis in staffing �� By JENNIFER MCFEE captain is going to come and �� Staff Writer work here for $25 to $30 dol- �� A shortage of senior B.C. lars an hour, considering the Ferry Services Inc. (BCFSI) responsibilities of the job. �� staff, including ships’ cap- Consequently, if you’re not tains, is predicted to cause going to be paid at industry �� problems on Salt Spring standards, you’re not going routes. to take the job.” Alan Layard, president of He said the staffing crunch the ferryworker union’s local is a symptom of larger prob- 20 for ships’ officers, said lems between the union and there is not enough avail- the company. able relief staff on a regular “The relationship we have �� basis. with our employers is very �� “I would hazard that every adversarial. It’s not like day, there’s one or more we’re trying to be greedy, �� persons working on double but we haven’t had a signifi- �� time on their days off. I’ve cant wage increase in over �� even seen a couple of triple a decade. The cost of living �� has gone up significantly in � �� shifts. I expect this trend will � �� continue,” said the BCFSI that time, and none of us are �� engineer. living ‘high off the hog’ so �� He said that in order to to speak. �� fulfill safety standards, the “We have so much talent ship cannot operate unless in our workforce that’s not it’s fully staffed. being utilized by the com- �� “We can’t just go with pany. We are forced to work �� one less. Even if a cater- with what we’re given to �� GOING WITH THE DOGS: Diana Stocks and Lucky ing attendant is missing, we work with.” Once negotiations are Girl were among the canine/human participants in can’t legally leave the dock, depending on the number of resolved, Layard said the �� the SPCA’s annual Paws for Cause fundraising walk. passengers onboard.” outcome will be a deciding The event took place Sunday at Duck Creek Park. He said a number of out- factor in whether more peo- �� Photo by Derrick Lundy standing positions aren’t ple retire or leave their jobs. �� being filled by the company, “There’s so many things although many casuals are up in the air right now that interested in securing regu- no one knows where it’s all lar positions. going to land when it hits the �� The show is ‘a go’ According to Layard, ground.” �� these staffing problems are BCFSI communication �� happening all over, but main officer Stephen Nussbaum for Canada Day routes have a larger pool of said last week that staffing of employees to draw from. ferries is not a problem. �� Fireworks will boom and trict had already committed He said the senior posi- “We have sufficient staff �� flash over Salt Spring for $2,000 in grant-in-aid fund- tions are getting more dif- to sail our vessels,” he said. �� Canada Day as a result of ing toward the Canada Day ficult to fill as increasing last-minute donations from celebration while an indi- numbers of baby boomers community-minded busi- vidual, Island Star Video and retire and contract negotia- nesses and individuals. Salt Spring Coffee Company tions drag on. “They’re a go,” said Salt had also kicked in to raise “If there’s a wage freeze Spring Chamber of Com- $800 after an initial Drift- or roll back, I don’t think a merce manager Perry Rue- wood story about the fund- hlen last week. ing problem last month. Islanders were concerned Local firefighters will The Driftwood the fireworks show might not volunteer their services to presents... proceed July 1 due to insuf- launch the fireworks and the ficient donations before an Salt Spring Fire Protection “A Day ordering deadline, June 11. District also donated funds But the community for training and licensing of in the Life” responded with an awe- fireworks operators. Watch for our inspiring explosion of “We’re very impressed photographers on Tuesday, support to raise a total of that everyone came forward June 29th as they capture $4,310, surpassing a $3,500 and that Canada Day means life on Salt Spring Island in minimum target by a wide so much to everyone,” Rue- a 24 hour period. margin. hlen said. “I was even getting phone calls at home,” Ruehlen said. �� As the deadline �� approached, the Chamber �� received $1,510 in donations from Blue Angel Towing, � �� Harlan’s Chocolates, Island � �� Marine Construction, the �� Lions Club, Mouat’s Trading �� Company, Salt Spring Small �� Engines and two individuals, she said. �� The Capital Regional Dis- ��

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A8 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Tough choice What first appeared to be a federal election of relatively little con- sequence has transformed into a political page-turner with sharply divided ideological chapters. But even with a pile of party literature and a bafflegab dictionary on the side, it’s often hard to sort out how a party’s policies might impact individuals, communities or the nation. That means considering the candidates must get seriously churned into the decision mix. But the high quality of Saanich-Gulf Islands candidates, as exhibited at Saturday’s all-candidates meeting in Ganges, hasn’t made the choice any easier. Conservative incumbent MP Gary Lunn has been known for his constituency work and accessibility, championing certain causes and for speaking his mind about Stockwell Day’s leadership. On Saturday he was also not afraid to admit he now felt differently about the war in Iraq, which he had previously supported, or to give unpopular-on-Salt-Spring views on the Kyoto Accord or the North American missile defence system. Lewis showed how much he has developed as a public speaker since his political debut in 2001. He is now deputy leader of the Green Party of Canada and will undoubtedly collect strong Salt Spring support. NDP candidate Jennifer Burgis has an impressive list of quali- fications and, like so many in her party, exhibited her passion for social justice and environmental issues. David Mulroney spoke about his values and ideas with conviction and a straightforward honesty. It is easy to see why Prime Minister �� Paul Martin and his party would like Mulroney as a Liberal MP. �� With four solid candidates to choose from, it’s back to the policy �� books. But it’s not likely that an entire party platform will be agree- �� able, so it’s the broad, underlying philosophies — the enduring �� themes rather than the surface plot — that should carry the most �� weight. �� As was pointed out at the all-candidates meeting, voting choices �� should not be made out of fear nor anger, but because a party’s �� beliefs, intentions and vision of Canada match the citizens’ as �� closely as possible. �� It’s the only way we can be remotely assured of a government that �� will reflect our voice and aspirations for the next four years. Islanders should oppose fire hall cellphone antenna By CHRIS ANDERSON lution, Vancouver IAFF vice- gain from assuring citizens that biological effects, ranging from This is a call to action to oppose president Joe Foster recom- these facilities are safe. severe to seemingly neutral, due the imposition of cell transmit- VIEW mends to “. . . err on the side Independent (non-industry to EMR. ters, again threatening the health of caution.” He writes: “We are funded) science shows us — and We have the right to a safe of our community. POINT fighting the city of Vancouver victims of nearby transmitters as electrical and chemical environ- Without notice, on June 14, to halt any new installations and well as many cell phone users ment. Let us impose the stealth Telus persuaded our fire trust- these installations would unfor- hopefully remove those already worldwide, show us by the nature imposition of cell towers with the ees — apparently unaware of the tunately create ill-health, loss of installed.” and similarity of the health prob- same vigour we would oppose a health effects research — to rent business and serious property If a nuclear power plant were lems they now suffer — that haz- “nuke” — just as we did in year space for a microwave cell anten- value decline for people in their planned for downtown Ganges, ardous emissions by which the 2000, when roughly 20 per cent na to irradiate this community effective areas. the unintended but inevitable technology functions is entirely of registered voters here signed 24 hours a day with a transmitter Our fire authorities should know releases from such a facility unsafe for plants, animals and a petition opposing “. . . cellular concealed in the fire hall clock that the international firefight- would be far too dangerous, and humans. phone antennae anywhere on Salt tower. ers union (IAFF) is now drafting widespread opposition would As leading electromagnetic Spring.” These transmitters are entirely “protective policy measures” to prevent it happening. radiation (EMR) effects research- unsafe as they emit a particularly discourage siting cell towers on Nuclear pollution is call “ion- er Dr. Henry Lai states: “To deny For the sake of future genera- hazardous form of pulsed digital fire halls, due to recent studies “ . izing” radiation — meaning it any possible health effects from tions, let us insist on the precau- microwave radiation. . . suggesting RF (radiofrequency) destroys exposed tissue and kills wireless communications devices tionary principle of science and Also in the works for the huge radiation as the cause of the brain quite quickly — virtually every- is scientifically not defensible, claim our right to a safe environ- north-end clearcut disaster known damage found on SPECT scans” one agrees on the danger from given the growing evidence of ment. as the Channel Ridge develop- among “ . . . firefighters exposed this form of radiation, except RFR bio effects.” ment is yet another cell transmit- to RF radiation from cell towers of course proponents of nuclear As of 1999, a commercial EMR The writer heads Island Res- ter, plus other antennae for a full affixed to their stations.” power, including our federal gov- data-base registered over 25,000 idents Opposed to Cell Phone range of wireless services. Both In support of the 2004 reso- ernment, who have something to studies showing some level of Antennae. Keep Five Alive Coalition keeps up school week fight By MONA FERTIG put into another. a school building that might concerned citizens. If you oppose the four- The four-day school week IN Already there are over 25 be put to other, income- CUPE has offered research day week, or if you want is a given. Or is it? students leaving our schools generating use. But the fact and publicity resources, a to know what you can do Betrayed by school board RESPONSE for those that have the five- there is plenty of evidence website and legal advice. to help, e-mail the Keep and government, parents are day week. that a four-day week (from Parents on Pender Island Five Alive Coalition at [email protected] or angry and discouraged. Most enrollment figures; per- The four-day week will the program review of the will be raising money for a sign the petitions that will of them also feel impotent. ceived and actual budget compound the problem of Boundary School District) is lawsuit against the school be posted on Salt Spring and They weren’t listened to; deficits; the relationship of reduced enrollment. actually detrimental in edu- board, asking for an injunc- the islands soon. Time is of the four-day week and an the school board’s decision The government pays cational terms, especially tion against the four-day the essence. irrational irregular sched- to the arms-length corpora- each school district $5,250 for the high school kids. school week. ule that — inexplicably — tion that essentially runs a for each registered student. And what does it say about A united de-registration The above was written by expands to five days ONLY private school for interna- No wonder Cowichan and our community if we can protest in September is being Salt Spring parent Fertig, for two weeks in June after Queen Margaret’s schools tional students within our find extra money for Art- organized. with 22 other signatories. most of the prime learning public school for cash. on Vancouver Island are Spring and a possible indoor time has passed has been The board has also refused advertising a free service to pool, and not for five days of shoved down their throats, to entertain other present- pick up our children at the public school? Your letters are welcome despite overwhelming oppo- ed means of achieving a Crofton ferry terminal and Some of us don’t buy the Letters to the editor are welcome, but writers are sition. balanced budget (except get them enrolled in their idea that this decision is irre- requested to keep their submissions to 400 words or But there are enough for changing its position five-day programs. versible and have formed a less. Letters may be edited for brevity, legality and unanswered questions and on Phoenix Elementary And people are biting, too: group to stop the four-day taste. Writers are also asked to furnish a telephone anomalies to convince some School). Queen Margaret’s says it has school week. number where they may be reached during the day, of us that action is a viable Nor, it appears, has the had “lots of inquiries.” Called the “Keep Five and to sign their letters with their full name. Thank option. school board factored in Yes, the four-day week Alive Coalition,” it is a you letters will not normally be considered for publica- These anomalies include what will happen if kids are saves a few teachers’ jobs, coalition of parents, teach- tion, and anonymous letters are not accepted. real versus prospective pulled out of our system and a few specific programs and ers, workers, students and

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Letters to the Editor Participate that are important to you. Polarized erals’ on that. And so on. endorsed by Mulroney but Salt Spring in particular and This election I will be You won’t get a chance to I know someone who But the spectre haunting the not by Joe Clark or David Gary Lunn told me they voting NDP because I think vote for another four years. plans to vote either Liberal Tory backrooms is ‘that their Orchard; the party that won’t bother trying to get best-laid election campaigns them back up again. that they are the best party Every vote counts. (In 1793, or Conservative because he would embarrass and polar- could be blown up by dumb The Greens recognize the in this riding to effect posi- one vote cost King Louis thinks things are good here ize this country beyond our XVI his life. The French comments from their own worst fears. effectiveness of a free-mar- tive change, bridge the gap in Canada and wants to pre- National Assembly decided candidates during the cam- JAN SLAKOV, ket economy, would not have between the rich and the serve the status quo. by a one-vote margin to exe- paign.’ Deer Park Road built the Fast Cats, and prob- poor, ﬁght for social justice The Liberals tend to at cute the King. In 1911, one “This is richest of all, ably would not have allowed and public healthcare, and least have their ears open to vote on average per precinct an open concession that if Same game 900+ people in one day get

value the culture-makers. �� the whims of the electorate, passed women’s suffrage in Canadians ever find out what Ha ha! In response to Tom arrested defending Clayo- Jack Layton is an energet- so there is hope with them. California.) Conservative candidates and Irene Wright’s June 16 quot Sound, including many ic visionary leader and Jen- �� If the Conservatives win, Democracy is not a spec- actually think, the campaign letter, please visit Andrew grandmothers, mothers and nifer Burgis is an articulate it is not difficult to see that tator sport. will instantly implode. It Lewis’ website (www. children. and informed candidate. this country would become andrelewis.ca) and hear it MONA FERTIG, �� could, too. Remember Larry Layton is the right man in �� The Sierra Club gave�� the more polarized. And those from the horse’s mouth! the wrong party. He is also Salt Spring �� Spencer, the former Alliance NDP an A-plus grade, the �� of us who are active politi- ‘family values’ critic who Click on endorsements, not the one running against highest environmental rat- Still the most cally would be spread thin, opined that homosexuality watch the 70-second or 30- Andrew Lewis. Strategically, ing of any federal political In response to Tom Pick- trying to prevent all kinds should be outlawed. Harper second Quicktime Ads, and they say Andrew is the one party. ett’s statement that “66 per of disastrous policies from promptly turfed him. But enjoy! to elect if you want Lunn The Canadian Centre cent of people here do not being implemented. there are plenty more slack- Truth is, people do not and the Liberals out. for Policy Alternatives has want anything to do with If the Conservatives win, jawed, beetle-browed back- always have to vote for the Personally, I don’t believe issued a new report saying Gary Lunn or Stephen Harp- Canadians will likely feel benchers where Spencer party they are a member in telling anyone to elect “the NDP platform would er.” (June 16 Driftwood let- as embarrassed as U.S. citi- came from.” of. Arvid endorsed Andrew strategically, because that is result in a cumulative sur- ter.) zens are feeling now about Please urge your friends Lewis, but that does not the same game that has been plus of $14.6 billion.” By using his reasoning, having elected George Bush. not to vote for the Conserva- mean he is handcuffed to the played on the Greens in its The Social-Credit-Alli- 72 per cent of the people Journalist Silver Donald tives, the only party to get a NDP. past. ance-Reformers-in-Conser- do not want anything to do Cameron wrote about this failing grade from the Sierra Think we even got that on No, you must vote for vative-clothing are, as Mar- with the Liberals or the NDP. possibility in May: Club for its environmen- tape too. Sid Taylor, Arvid’s who you believe in, even if it garet Atwood said, “Body This means that 34 per cent “A recent Maclean’s arti- tal policies and that would lawyer, made sure all the means Lunn reclaiming his Snatchers.” We don’t know of the people on the island cle by John Geddes revealed “commercialize” big chunks proper documents were seat. Regardless of pressure, what or who lies beneath want Lunn/Harper, which is Harper’s plans to counter of the CBC. signed before the shoot. fear tactics or party mem- their skin. They are fright- approximately six per cent the vigorous negative cam- It’s the party that would Sit back, elect a Green and bership. ening. higher than the nearest rival. paign he expects. Canadians have sent Canadians to fight enjoy the show! JAMES FALCON, I urge young and old, Majority wins. plainly distrust the Conser- the war against Iraq and now Sign pinching is a non- Salt Spring women and students to be MEL MCKIEVE, vatives on Medicare, so they tries to pretend it wouldn’t issue. Apparently everyone’s informed on all the issues Margolin Drive will have to ‘hug the Lib- have; the party that has been signs are being attacked on MORE LETTERS A10 Take two Aspirins and then call me in three years Recently, one of Red Cross tent at the height of an my baby into the back of a flat- grateful for the staff and the entire my best friends on Ozzie Osbourne concert. Picture bed truck, I have the option of facility at Lady Minto. I have Salt Spring slipped Abu Grabe prison on a Saturday going through the ICBC system, never seen more compassion and off a ladder and PERSONALLY night. In the middle of this fifth or I can choose to pay out of my care in any hospital, anywhere. swanned 11 feet SPEAKING ring of Danté’s Inferno, one old own pocket and drag the wreck to And cleanliness. And I know it’s onto her driveway, BY PETER VINCENT woman was shuffling down the Murakami’s. How about my non- been said before, and you will shattering her hip in hallways propped up by a mobile existent hips? Can I shoot into a read this, and go on to the “Too two places and col- IV drip station, looking into my clinic, slap down $11,000 and get Late to Classify,” but you really lapsing a lung. She things can happen. Invariably I eyes, whispering, “Help me. Help fitted for a new hip? Sorry, that’s don’t know how good we have it then was forced to slither 65 feet wind up with a cold or the flu me.” Is this Canada? line jumping, against the rules. on Salt Spring until you see what to her phone whilst fending off after one of my infrequent sor- This year’s public health bill Meanwhile I am forced to put it’s like on the “outside.” Just ask two spoiled Jack Russells, oblivi- ties into a major hospital. And, will reach $84.8 billion — that’s my satellite business on the block, my friend. She has decided to take ous that the human who opens the having read about deteriorating $2,681 per Canadian. And we because I am increasingly unsteady her chances as an outpatient on tins of Iams was having a near health care facilities brought on aren’t even close to catching up. on a 20-foot ladder, and losing Salt Spring rather than a private death experience. by a severe fiscal drought, I was Example: I need two new hips. I that business is going to cost me a room in Victoria, despite the pain After the briefest stint at Lady steeling myself for some unpleas- have been waiting over 12 months lot more than $11,000. Is that fair and inconvenience. Minto, she was choppered to Vic- ant changes since last prowling to see a specialist who will put and reasonable? Welcome to the So, on behalf of all the week- toria’s Royal Jubilee Hospital, these corridors. Nevertheless, the me on a wait list for the opera- Canadian medical system. end warriors, colicky babies and which is where I come in. scene that greeted me behind the tion, a wait list estimated to be So how does Lady Minto do magic mushroom overdoses that It was my duty as friend, handy- Bauhaus façade of the West Wing minimum 17 months. So I am on it? I have had occasion to visit pass through Minto’s automatic man, therapist, to spend quality brought into focus the state of the a wait list to get on a wait list. Is our local hospital. A friend had a doors every day, I want to say bedside time with her, as she was current health care system. this Canada? brain aneurism, another friend’s thank you, thank you, thank you, to be laid up in traction for the Hallways were choc a bloc Like most British Columbi- young daughter had a teanie bout to all those involved in running better part of a month. with overflowing dirty laundry ans, I pay my taxes and my B.C. of alcohol poisoning, and I have Lady Minto. You are one of the I am not a big hospital fan. hampers, abandoned wheelchairs medical insurance bill promptly. gone there for the usual check-ups reasons this island is in a league When you have such an assort- and other medical flotsam, with Where’s the payback? I pay my and X-rays of those non-existent all its own. ment of vile microbes and bac- staff rushing to and fro, trying to ICBC insurance, another manda- hips. After my recent experience teria under one roof, only bad make sense of chaos. Picture the tory insurance. If I stupidly run at Victoria’s Royal Jubilee, I am so [email protected] A10 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD More letters No ordinary administration cynically back-to-back public meet- promotes a sense of entitle- ings last Saturday — the Name: GARY LUNDY ment and of quasi-religious Citizens’ Assembly on Elec- election 537/538/653: 537 On June 28, 2004 Canada mission reminiscent of the toral Reform followed by the will have the most momen- Crusades. Once loved, she is all-candidates meeting — I Occupation(s): Semi-retired. tous election, for good or now resented and feared. concluded that the first was Home finished/unfinished: ill, in its history, because the It is far too late to simply the more informative and Music. result will determine where satirize the disastrous incom- therefore the more worth- Favourite people: Derrick petence of the current lead- while. we are positioned at a time Lundy. of unprecedented crisis for ership and make fun of its The all-candidates’ meet- our world. Hollywood-Alamo mytholo- ing seemed programmed Favourite read: The Gate- Geographically, we are gy. In an age in which sabres with candidates’ opening keeper of Lies. joined to the United States, and crossbows have been remarks mainly restatements Best thing about SSI: I live and what is at issue is wheth- replaced by carpet bombing, of political positions already here. and the billhooks of unruly printed in their handouts. er or not we will vote for Worst thing about SSI: It’s what amounts to ideological peasants by suicide bomb- Whatever spontaneity might sinking. union with a country that, ers, such delusions can open have come about as a result both domestically and inter- the gates of Hell, as they are of audience participation Best place to kiss on SSI?: nationally, has embarked in doing in the Middle East, was short-circuited by the The mirror. the last four years on a course and threaten to elsewhere in dozen or so campaign work- that can best be described as the world. ers who lined up at the single DERRICK’S demented. The coming federal elec- microphone before the meet- True, the inept reckless- tion is so crucial because our ing even started in order to ISLAND PICS ness of the Bush adminis- political parties respond to toss easy questions to their tration is obvious to many Washington. favourite player. Americans and to the rest Even provincially, we in When a tougher question of the world, but that is no B.C. have seen the effects was asked, it was usually guarantee that the election of importing the cruel, out- sidestepped by candidates won’t again be stolen. dated and atavistic Reagan- taking pot-shots at each Be that as it may, it is Mammon doctrine of “mar- other instead. essential that Canada have kets good, government bad,” By contrast, there was a a government faithful to enthusiastically embraced greater degree of original its own humane, moderate federally by the Conserva- thought evident in the pre- RANTS system, whatever the blan- tives (who would have made sentations at the first meet- ROSES dishments or threats sent our us part of the Iraq debacle), ing, which produced a lively treated respectfully by the cial touch to the circle — way in the name of Manifest three-way discussion among & you made it a great summer Destiny. more cautious Liberals, and Party” button among the panellists, audience and pre- RANTS welcoming! Thank-you all. We are comfortable with decried by the NDP, and also broken bottles. Took us senters about the implica- To the driver of the grey, Americans, with whom we by the Greens and the Bloc. tions of what was being pro- about an hour to clean up I submit that foremost full-sized truck who almost Roses to all the incredible have a separate but parallel posed. after you. Hope you all had in our thoughts as we vote knocked me and my girl- folks who attended our spa history and culture. And, as a bonus, the Rag- massive hangovers. Lynne We watch American mov- should be the proposition friend off our motorbike Raymond day, bought raffle tickets that June 28 is not an ordi- ing Grannies gave one of last Thursday night. Learn and shared our excitement ies, we sing American songs their always good-humoured and we have fought two nary election. how to drive. Matt Gallop of fundraising to attend musical pokes at our current Rants to the motorcyclist major wars at their side. We It could well determine who passed me on Atkins California Witch Camp. are best friends. whether we have a sustain- political system. Rants to the loud, drunk We’ll travel with the love SHERYL Road on June 7 at 3:45 p.m. But it is no part of true able civil society — or not. people on Beddis Beach on at the speed and accom- and magic of SSI and all ANDREW GIBSON, TAYLOR-MUNRO, friendship to avert our eyes June 18 and 19. Your gar- panying noise of a jumbo of you. Rainbow Road North End Road from the threat that Amer- bage was all over the beach jet. Speed limits apply to ica now poses to the world the next day. The ironic motorcyclists too! Marie A bunch of sweet roses to when, with her overwhelm- Informative After attending the two MORE LETTERS A14 thing is, there was a “Green Beaudoin Frances and all who came, ing military power, the Bush called or sent cards for my Rants to the jerk who birthday. Thank-you so dropped his battery garbage much, you made my day. �� on Isabella Point Road. NW Lynn Thorburn �� Buckets of roses to Mon- ica and Susie, Marit, Corey and Barb for getting the ROSES after-grad to an excellent A big thank-you and a big start, and rows of Everlast- bunch of roses to Bill and ing Roses to Bree, Tessa, �� Janice Miles for giving us Susan, Kecia and Tegan �� a safe place to go after the for coming through in the �� crunch and climbing those �� after-grad party. Grads ‘04. �� stairs into the wee hours. To �� Roses to the “gas jock- all the moms and grammas �� who cut, arranged, dipped �� eys” who regularly offer to �� check your oil and wash and rolled: we couldn’t have enjoyed after-grad without �� your windows as part of �� their job — now that’s full your help. J. �� service! WV Roses to the logging truck �� Armloads of roses to the driver coming up Broadwell � �� devoted and patient 4H Thursday morning, who � �� leaders Art Falardeau, Ali- slowed down to a crawl to �� cia Herbert, Christine Clair, give mama quail time to �� Anne Royal, Wendi Gilson get her little ones across the � �� road. CN. �� and Chris Hoy, who are � �� teaching invaluable skills to � �� our island youth. MB Roses and thanks to � �� the great neighbour who � �� To the music-makers of cleaned up the battery � �� garbage on Isabella Point �� the Anglican church parish, � �� Road. LT � �� a huge bouquet of roses, � �� both for the variety of music � �� you make available through For the recent Core Inn � �� Music and Munch, and for painting project, the youth � �� council thanks Brenda �� the wonderful way you treat �� your performers. It’s a real Akerman and the ladies �� pleasure for musicians to at step aerobics for the � �� take part. WV on behalf of pizza, professional painters Indigo. Deb Hellicar and Jennifer Davidson, Arvid Chalm- ��A big bucketful of roses ers, Sandra Ditlof, Island �� and lilies, delphiniums Star Video, Venture Troop ��and columbines to Rosa- and Friends, Zoe Chalm- ��lie Beach for her generous ers, Nikki Ruddell, Trish �� contribution to the flower Nobile, NH Ventures, Jeff �� circle at the Peace Park on “the paint guru” Maxwell �� Sunday. And a fragrant soft of Calypso Carpet, Sheila �� pink rose to everyone who Bodnar and Moka House. �� came and added their spe-

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�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ELECTION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 ▲ A11 ALL-CANDIDATES MEETING: Policies promoted From Page 1 NDP candidate Burgis eral government, noting a for the good of all Canadi- stressed her personal experi- healthy economy could part- ans.” ence and abilities as a top- ly address social justice and In true alternative-think- level provincial civil servant other issues. ing, Salt Spring fashion, He also criticized Lunn and young adult Laurel Temmel and volunteer and holder of forced candidates to shift business and political sci- the Conservatives’ promised their gears of perception by ence degrees. She would tax cut he said would benefit describing what they valued bring integrity and account- only the rich, their support about their opponents. ability to the position, she of the Iraq war and lack of Lunn said all parties and said. reference to the arts. candidates had good ideas. Burgis also criticized the “In Lunn’s platform, the He was also pleased with Liberal and Conservative arts are not mentioned any- the “respectful, democratic parties; the Liberals for the where except in relation to debate” of the campaign’s scandals and not delivering child pornography,” said all-candidates meetings. on past election promises for Mulroney. Mulroney said he agreed to some degree with the Con- national housing and child- Lunn stressed the need to reduce bureaucracy. “There servative party philosophy care programs; and the Con- of government getting out servatives for Medicare and are over 2,000 workers in the Department of Fisheries of the way; with the NDP’s Iraq war positions. tradition of speaking for and Oceans in Ottawa,” he Canadian Alliance MPs less fortunate citizens and now running as Conserva- said, “and there are no fish in its promotion of social pro- tive members had been inef- Rideau Canal.” grams; and with some Green fective opposition members, Green supporter James environmental policies. she added. Falcon earned the “soft-lob” Burgis praised the Conser- “The two B.C. NDP mem- award for easiest question vatives’ support of federal- bers have done more in posed to a specific candi- ism, the Liberals’ Charter opposition than 66 Alliance date. Falcon asked Lewis if of Rights and Freedoms — members [in Ottawa],” she constituents could expect the “that’s an incredibly impor- said. same high level of integrity tant piece,” she said. Burgis has owned prop- associated with Green party The Green party was forg- READY FOR ACTION: Saanich-Gulf Islands federal election candidates, from left, erty on Salt Spring since the members in other countries. ing a new path, she said, David Mulroney, Jennifer Burgis, Andrew Lewis and Gary Lunn pause for a pho- late 1980s and been a visitor “Yes, absolutely,” smiled “and everyone will have to tograph prior to Saturday afternoon’s all-candidates meeting. Photo by Derrick Lundy since the ’70s. Lewis. He noted some peo- look at that.” Lewis pointed to a Winni- ple had no way of knowing Lewis said he was pleased peg Free Press article about in grassroots democracy, when Dorothy Drubek asked although he did not know his if they could trust an untest- to see the NDP adopting a himself and the Green Party, decentralization of govern- for genetically engineered party’s position. ed-in-Canada political com- Green Party platform, he noting he could be the first ment and the need to get rid (GE) food positions. Lunn said he was in favour modity, but he assured them liked the Liberal govern- Green Party representative of public debt. Tax policies Burgis and Lewis said of voluntary labelling. they could. ment’s Well-being Measure- should be shifted to curb they and their parties oppose At other times candidates Facing criticism about ment Act and the Conser- elected in Canada. the Conservative-Alliance “There is a story breaking pollution and waste, he said. the growing of GE foods and were forced to bring their vatives’ roots as a populist merger, Lunn said he sat on movement. out in this country, and it’s “We need the power back want mandatory labelling. answers into comfortable the policy committee and that the country can elect its in our hands to improve the Mulroney said he was territory while attacking the found that 95 per cent of the A completely unedited first Green MP. Salt Spring quality of our life.” personally in favour of other parties’ policies at the two parties’ policies “were version of the meeting will Island is actually the epicen- The line-up to ask ques- mandatory labelling of GE same time. virtually interchangeable. air on Salt Spring Cable ter of a new Green move- tions formed early. foods and opposed to open Mulroney frequently I’m glad Peter [Mackay] and Channel 12 for 24 hours ment,” he said. Sometimes the answers growing of GE crops that raised Canada’s successful Stephen [Harper] put their beginning Saturday, June 26 Lewis stressed his belief were straightforward, such as could lead to contamination, financial record under a Lib- personal differences aside at 5 p.m.

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�� A12 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 ELECTION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Building a sustainable economy important to Burgis 1) How will Gulf Islands tal issues, such as clean air governance models, includ- B.C.), and will continue to me is the New Democrat residents benefit if you are and clean water. The Saan- ing leading volunteer organi- use these skills in parliamen- commitment to supporting elected? ich Inlet and its surrounding zations, acting as a munici- tary committees to ensure each and every individual in fisheries need to be renewed pal councillor and regional that this riding’s priorities their hope for personal secu- As a Salt Spring Island with the assistance and con- board director, working as are known in Ottawa. rity and a brighter future. property owner since the late trol of local representation political assistant to provin- My multi-lingual capabil- Ensuring that those who 1980s, I am very familiar on fisheries. cial NDP ministers of edu- ity (French, German, Ara- do not have a voice can with the issues of the Gulf I will work to ensure that cation, health, environment, bic) and international expe- speak through me to Parlia- Islands. affordable housing and sta- lands and parks, and manag- rience (Scotland, Saudi Ara- ment is very important to the Recently I have been ble employment will keep ing as chief of staff to the bia, Switzerland) add to my role I will play in Ottawa. a strong advocate for the the Gulf Islands open to the minister of finance. skills in that role. The concept of develop- uniqueness of the islands families and employees who In addition to my proven ing a sustainable economy and assisted with the Texada want to live and prosper in leadership in those gov- 3) Describe two policies through new, green inno- Lands purchase, Maxwell this region. ernance models, I have or values of your party that vations is an exciting con- Lake watershed protection excellent presentation and are especially important to cept, and I look forward to and ensuring provincial 2)Describe two of your consensus-building skills you. assisting Jack Layton with funding for the Marine Leg- skills or strengths that would which I use to pursue collec- the program of “fair and just acy Park. make you a good MP. tive goals, such as the first Our platform represents transition” of our working I will continue to advocate Habitat for Humanity home a green and prosperous families into a new, stable Jennifer Burgis: for strong federal regulatory I have knowledge and (Victoria), the first govern- economy that leaves no one vision for their future and New Democratic Party groups around environmen- experience in a number of ment-funded daycare (Trail, behind. Most important to the future of our world. A Day in Community-based economics and grassroots the Life The Driftwood is planning democracy strike strongest chord for Lewis a special photo shoot Tuesday, June 29 to Andrew Lewis: 2) Describe two of your and multi-talented. All good munities rather than extract capture life on our island Green Party skills or strengths that would training to be an MP. profits. For example, in our in a 24 hour period. make you a good MP. riding, as MP I will help to 1) How will Gulf Islands 3) Describe two policies or restore our local agricultural Photographers include: residents benefit if you are I am a patient person; it values of your party that are markets as a viable and sus- Derrick Lundy, elected? takes vast reserves of patience especially important to you. tainable foundation to our Peter McCully, to listen and respond to peo- economy. I have lived on Salt Spring John Cameron, ple’s wide range of opinions All Green Party policies Grassroots democracy is with my family since 1992. and concerns in a way that develop based upon 10 Key true democracy because it Mitchell Sherrin, Not long by some stan- is not judgmental or dismis- Values. Check them out at supports citizens meeting as Ken Sakamoto and dards, but long enough to sive. I believe I will be able www.greenparty.ca to see if equals to resolve problems, Jen McFee. have developed a strong and to serve everyone equally you agree with them. The and breaks away from our lasting commitment to my and without prejudice. two Key Values that strike current system of increased For information home, our community and the strongest chord for me central, top down control. island life. call Penny at the Another strength I have to are “Community Based Eco- To restore our democracy we My children are grow- offer is a strong work ethic. nomics” and “Grassroots need to encourage participa- Driftwood 537-9933. ing up here and I could not I have been self-employed children’s future that will Democracy.” tion in the political, econom- choose anywhere better for most of my working life. Local, community-based ic and environmental deci- them. It is this commitment benefit all islanders with a This requires being a self- economics ensure that wealth sions that affect us all, and to our quality of life and our direct voice in Ottawa. starter, disciplined, creative created helps to build com- not just at election time. ��

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�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ELECTION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 ▲ A13 Students vote Students at Gulf Islands information boards for each Secondary School (GISS) political party a week in held a shadow federal elec- advance. tion Friday but the school “It’s encouraging the couldn’t reveal the results to youth vote and increasing the Driftwood. awareness.” “The federal government Results were posted at asked us to maintain confi- GISS and will be available dentiality,” said GISS princi- to the media following the pal Nancy Macdonald. federal election on June 28. “Maybe they think how “We were just hoping they kids vote will affect the larg- would engage themselves in er election.” the process.” The school participated Volunteer scrutineers at Conservative Party can- in a nation-wide program the school tabulated 327 didate Gary Lunn did not designed to encourage youth votes from the 550 daytime return his answers before the to participate in the demo- students at GISS, an impres- Driftwood went to press on cratic process. sive 59 per cent voter turn- Tuesday. “It’s not an official vote out. except they are going to be Prior to tabulation, Mac- publishing the results of the donald predicted a strong student vote on CBC and vari- Green Party showing at the ous places,” Macdonald said. school. BATTLE OF THE SIGNS: Conservative and Green party signs fight for atten- In preparation for the “They like to make a state- simulated election, GISS tion at the corner of Upper and Lower Ganges roads on Salt Spring. The federal ment; that’s the youth vote Photo by Derrick Lundy leadership students created for sure.” election takes place this Monday, June 28. Mulroney values Liberals’ respect for diversity, freedom 1) How will Gulf Islands ture and the environment. would make you a good iarize myself with all sides sity and respect for individ- residents benefit if you are I believe Gulf Islands resi- M P. of an issue and the goals of ual freedom — and we are a elected? dents can be confident that all parties make me a good party that backs up its values a Liberal government will I have been a lawyer for 23 negotiator. with action. First, I think electing a Lib- protect key social programs years and, over this period, More importantly, how- In terms of respect for eral MP for this riding will and put forth sound environ- I have developed a number ever, I would like people to individual freedom, our send a message to Ottawa mental policies. of skills and strengths that think of me as a good MP party patriated the constitu- that Gulf Islanders recognize We are the government that I think have contributed to because they know that my tion in 1982 and introduced sound fiscal management is not only believes in uphold- my professional success as approach to problem solving a Charter of Rights and essential to sound social and ing the Canada Health Act, well as my development as is to treat people fairly and Freedoms so that individual environmental policies. but also acknowledges the an individual, a father and a to work towards a win/win rights would be protected. Our economic record over linkages between a healthy volunteer in my community. outcome. the last seven years shows it. environment and a healthy I am a very good listener However, the battle for Once our government bal- population, as evidenced by and a quick learner. I am a 3) Describe two policies minority rights and wom- anced the books following our support for the Kyoto successful advocate for peo- or values of your party that en’s rights requires ongoing the deficit-ridden years under Accord and for Species at ple because of my ability to are especially important to effort. the Tories, we were able to Risk legislation. listen as well as my desire you. I am proud of our party’s David Mulroney: start reinvesting again in pri- to help. vision then and now, and orities like health care, uni- 2) Describe two of your My ability to quickly learn The federal Liberal Party will continue to fight for that Liberal Party versity research, infrastruc- skills or strengths that complex topics and to famil- represents respect for diver- vision in the future.

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�� A14 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 OPINION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD CAR & LIGHT TRUCK More letters About get you into a pack of lies. Faith without works is Thank you Arnie for the TIRE SALE The truth stands alone,” say dead, so Freedom Villag- fresh wild salmon, Gan- healing one Freedom Villager. The ers are full of faith and feel ges Village Market, Thrifty HAVE YOU CHECKED Peace camp (aka Freedom truth is the dream here on compelled to demonstrate it Food’s, Embe Bakery, Barb’s % YOUR LIGHTS? or Camp Freedom or simply Salt Spring became a night- through good works. We are Buns, SSI Medical Supply, HYDRAULIC “the hippie camp on the Ful- mare to wake up to. Freedom cooking, cleaning, building, SS Bottled Water, The Out HOSE & OFF ford beach” is a receiving Camp/Village shows how of singing, dancing, gardening, Door Store, Medichair in 30ALL INSTOCK ALL SEASON RADIAL TIRES place and a giving place. all the tens of thousands of sewing, healing and it goes FITTINGS Victoria, and all of the prizes Taxes, installation & balancing extra Like Peace Camp 2000 (or acres there are to share here, on. donated by local business- the direct action camp of the none are free or available for Please come join us down es, including the Saturday the dreamers. here for a cup of tea or cof- HAROLD HARKEMA REPAIRS Save Salt Spring campaign), Market vendors, Stone Fish The vision of the residents fee. Talk to us, bring your Automotive Repairs • Batteries & Tires Peace Camp 2004 acts as Studio and Thunderbird Gal- the living room, kitchen from Freedom Village is as children or friends. We will 427 Fulford Ganges Rd. • 537-4559 • Mon. - Fri. 8-5 follows: enjoy once again peace and lery — not to forget Mouat’s and sleeping quarters — in Trading for the safety gear, other words — home, to any • to free 1,000 acres of love in a harmonious envi- Island Escapades, B-Side and all who are on a healing land one acre at a time for ronment — with everyone. journey. people. BUTTERFLY, Clothing, Dennis Beech, Unlike Peace Camp 2000, • Each acre will be used Fulford Richard Murakami, Mel and there are no expectations (on naturally by those who live Derek Topping, and Kevin the part of anyone involved) on it so long as they abide Back-pat Marks, for getting together that people lock down, pick- by the laws of nature — for A heartfelt thank you to to provide the skateboards as et, get beaten up, arrested or example, laws of compas- all the volunteers and spon- prizes to promote safe skate- engage in any other violent sion and stewardship. sors who helped out at the boarding. �� SSPLASH run. or confrontational behaviour • The villagers of each acre Also thanks to Anderson to live there. will learn and practise sus- Without your help we Appliance, Aroma Crystal In the words of one young tainable living using refer- could not do it. I would espe- Therapy, Bruce Elkin, Dag- cially like to thank the race woman, who was among ences and resources, causing woods, Energy Options, El committee of Rick Laing the original three individu- no harm to nature or Mother Zocalo, Family Jewels, Flow- als building shelters at the Earth. who organized both routes and all the marshals; Perry ers & Wine, Gulf Islands current camp location about • When an acre is used Optical, Gulf Islands Septic, four weeks ago: “It is a by as many individuals as Ruehlen who managed the registration; to Jean South- Harbour Low Cost, Island � peaceful observance.” the environment can handle, Star Video, Save on Gas, Sea when they are sheltered, fed, gate who took care of all �� The culture of the camp, Change, Teddy Bears and �� the prizes and sponsors; to clothed and when ecologi- like that of the larger culture some very appropriate gifts �� of Salt Spring and beyond, cally sound eco-sustainable Wendy Rosier who looked living is achieved, another after the pledges; and to from Island Village Mas- is in constant process and sage, Kanaka Massage and development. acre will be needed. The pro- Rosemary Trump for get- North End Fitness. If you have an interest in cess continues and proves ting all the food and bever- the camp or think that it is to be in the best interest of ages for the runners. It took Thanks to Arvid Chalm- �� a threat to your interests, everyone here. everyone who was there to ers, Donnie McDougall, Bill please visit the camp to • Healing in all aspects, make the run a successful Henderson, KC Kelly, Sean inform yourself. working to obtain necessities event and all the volunteers Peori and the Marimba band, �� Please do not participate in of life, and cultivating this and sponsors deserve a pat for the entertainment, and the counter-culture of hate, natural lifestyle, which is in on the back. to Dave Vollrath and John BEN COOPER, �� which is attempting to kill place at Freedom Village is Foley for the organization the camp and the campers. the focus to enhance the nat- Salt Spring and setup of the entertain- �� This is about healing. ural beauty of creation. ment — great job guys! • Co-operation of the Success S. CARROLL, On behalf of the Salt Thank you to Windsor �� entire community is nec- Fulford Spring Island Rick Hansen Plywood, and Jim Anderson essary, people have to be for the signs. �� 1,000 acres informed that this way of liv- Wheels In Motion Event Committee, I would like to I would also like to thank �� Some 150 years ago, Salt ing is essential to ensure that all of the committee mem- Spring was discovered by express our thanks and grati- everyone is provided for, as bers who worked so hard to people with love and hope tude for the Driftwood’s sup- �� that is our right. bring it all together. — it was a dream come • Co-operation of the port of the First Annual Rick Everyone’s contribution �� true. The truth was found Freedom Villagers is neces- Hansen Wheels In Motion meant that critical funds were �� here. There was freedom for sary to pioneer a necessary event in our community. families and they lived under change in the way our sys- The event would not have raised to improve the quality of life for people in our com- �� God’s authority. They plant- tem is structured,�� to achieve been a success without your ed, God watered, life grew peace and fulfillment for all support. munity, and for research that �� — the Salt Spring life. on the island�� and within the We would also like to will ultimately lead to new Between then and now, environment we live. thank the teams and partici- treatments and cures. �� many realized their ability to • The�� land, acre by acre, pants, those that contributed Key researchers and clini- �� live safely on the land here must be given to the people by making pledges, all of cians from leading institu- independent from govern- at no cost with no strings the volunteers on event day, tions across Canada, who are ment. There was enough for attached. including the RCMP and the part of the Spinal Cord Inju- everyone — plenty of love The above points ��outline firefighters for all their help. ry Translational Research and peace. �� all conditions that come with A very big thank you goes Network are working to Prayers were answered and receiving the land. The land to the Rotary Club, Island establish priorities for the �� battles were won; however, will bepossessed, owned, Pathways, Lions Club, and research funds raised. some found their answers in �� controlled�� by no one — Chamber of Commerce, GERRY PRICE, trying to control the land and except God if he so chooses. for including us in the Sea Wheels in Motion, people. Safety will be assured�� for all Capers weekend, including Salt Spring coordinator “Now we are told what to on Salt Spring and no one all of the work the Lions do by the conditions of our will be left to drown in sor- Club did and the money they time, a simple truth that can row or starve on the street. raised. MORE LETTERS A15 ��

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�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD OPINION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 ▲ A15 More letters Freedom Camp: Friend or foe? day our federal electoral Bouqets system will be proportional By YORAM KANFI disproportionate consump- They are not enticed by This is a very diverse com- and SURYA GAY munity, full of interesting so that everyone will have a tion and waste enjoyed by money. “We are free to be voice. Encourage your part OK. OK. We know what IN the majority of our society. rich but not free to be poor.” and creative people. you’re thinking . . . 1,000 I feel lucky to be a part of to support a proportional They do not want to live When Naomi “Butterfly” system. acres?! DEPTH like this majority. They want was given the feather, she such a community and would The community that has like to thank the people who We especially congratu- but speckled with an infant, to live like the majority of told of times when fami- late the 2004 graduates and inhabited Fulford Harbour have helped my daughter and a child and a handful in their the planet, “a third-world lies would gather, bring- me over the past few years. encourage those who are 18 has drawn the island’s atten- to celebrate their individual 40s and 50s. They have a lifestyle but in a first-world ing friends and children to It’s not easy for us to get by tion and brings our notions fire, a small garden and a political power and vote! We of freedom into question. nation.” sing, laugh and enjoy life. at times and our family has kitchen. Some of those surveyed She asked when would that been incredibly supportive, hope that you received your The June 9 Driftwood arti- “vote buttons” at the high For our interview, they felt that the camp was filled time come? When would our especially my parents Ron cle left us with more ques- “called a circle” — a gath- and Margaretha Nordine, school. tions than when we started with takers and not givers society enjoy life? We’re pinning our hopes ering. since they don’t want to Life is for living. That’s and brother Mark and family and few answers to pertinent Initially we asked ques- (yes, you too Maja). on you — get out and vote! questions. So we went in pay taxes. But how much what they want. DOROTHY DRUBEK, tions and allowed the group My friends Dave Rowse, search of answers. are they taking? The camp So why should they be For SS Raging Grannies to discuss, and when a Joan Werner and Michael Of the 122 residents sur- runs on $9.78 a day with the given land? They don’t want Aronoff have been so very Challenge veyed on Saturday in Gan- comfortable consensus was occasional good grace and the land to be given to them. kind to us, so please accept I challenge everyone to ges: 29 felt the Freedom reached we recorded their fortune of some of the local They want the land to be answers. our thanks. take a good look at their Camp was a friend; six a foe; community. They don’t want given to you, the people. This past season I had the children before election day. 43 didn’t know; 10 didn’t Afterwards, a feather was As they and we are part of pleasure of performing with cars, or money. What they Take a good look at our care; 32 felt that they under- passed around and individu- need is land and community you, the land is to be given to Tuned Air and Bruce Rud- environment and runaway stood the intentions but that als were given a chance to dell. We did a series of three support. us, the people. Because this exploitive economics, dete- the camp was going about it express their hearts when is a planet for the people, concerts across the island, riorating healthcare and look One camper reflected on which I was honoured to be in the wrong way; and two their turn came. the now infamous “1,000 and birds and the trees . . . . long at the erosion of our thought it was amusing. For them a “Freedom a part of. The choir sounded Canadian sovereignty. acres” by saying that “we Do not believe our words. fabulous and I would like to It all started on Febru- Camp” is a place that is free and everyone we know See for yourselves. Copies Look at our national vision ary 13, 2004 when David thank them all for including under the present politi- of charge, where they are couldn’t possibly manage of the ongoing, by donation, Shebib, Jonathon Le Drew, me in the show. cal system: Canada Inc. or free to be themselves, do 1,000 acres. Let’s try to man- nearly 24/7 digital video Then there is Fiddler Swami Jeff, Tony Jones Americanada. Is it any won- as they please. So free in age one acre first.” coverage of the “Freedom on the Roof. My sincerest der that nearly half the voters and Shebib’s son moved to fact, that they couldn’t agree Camp” can be obtained by thanks to Rachel Jacob- Salt Spring because their With that land they would never vote? on calling their community live as a community, grow going down to Fulford Har- son for all the work she did Where has the proud, pio- lives in Victoria had taken a bour and saying “hello.” “Freedom Camp” nor were their own food and nurture with us. Rachel, you did an neering social democracy turn, and so a friend on Salt It is a place where com- incredible job and put on a they terribly interested in the earth so that it would and multicultural Canada Spring offered them three deciding upon a name. munities have lived for thou- community show that will of the past gone? We have acres to live on. continue to provide for them. be remembered for years to They are not protesting sands of years and they are watched for the last genera- Shortly after, their friend They are willing to live in back today. come. tion as Liberal, Conserva- was told that they could not anything. They are demon- tree houses and irrigate the And of course there’s So what does the Salt tives/neo-cons and NDP have a group living on their strating the juxtaposition of land. They are willing to Spring Island community Jean Knight. Jean, you are have dismantled or abetted land. They could not gather their way of life compared to an inspiration. It was a very work hard but are not enticed have in common with the in the dismantling of Can- as a community, even though that of Channel Ridge. to work “for a system that Freedom Camp? If noth- special event indeed for me ada’s social fabric through to play next to you. they had been working the When asked about their does not work for them.” ing else, across the broad backroom negotiations and land. It has also been my plea- illegal agreements, all for environmental impact they What is the benefit of a spectrum of our community: sure to work with Swingshift That night, David told failed to believe that the system that provides roads everybody wants free land. profit margins. Or they say Tony that everyone had to over the winter and you’ve one thing and do the oppo- impact of their drums and and cable TV but fails to pro- all come a long way since site when elected. Enough leave. Tony went for a walk tents was comparable to the vide food, shelter and hope? The writers are communi- September. I’ll see you in the of this. with a smile on his face. The impact of the ferries, motor- “If I had the $50 to pay for ty members who interviewed fall if not sooner! My public challenge is next morning Tony washed ized boats, automobiles, log- the ticket I would not have to the people living on the up into Ganges Harbour. His I wish I had a bouquet for for everyone to compare ging trucks, and the general sleep in the park.” beach at Fulford Harbour. each of you so, please accept all the party platforms (and smile had not faded. these few words in its place. records in office), think of Now they are in the Ful- MONIK NORDINE, your children, then prove ford Harbour because it’s one Salt Spring a more sensible, practical place on the island where, try Just on list vision and platform than the as they might, the authorities In your June 9 coverage Green Party’s. If there is a cannot evict them; it’s in the of the federal candidates for better vision I haven’t seen public eye; and it’s beautiful. election, Andrew Lewis was it, and I have looked at all This time they are joined by described as being a member the party platforms. Issue a community eager to share, of Salt Spring Islanders for by issue, Greens apply sus- and love and live together. Justice and Reconciliation tainable short and long-term Lately, the “Freedom (SSIJAR). solutions, while Green par- Camp” has been lived at by SSIJAR does not have a ties around the world have people mostly in their 20s formal membership, only a proven to be one of the larg- “working group” who share est and most effective social the tasks of organizing public movements in history. events and other activities, In Canada, we can return �� and an e-mail list for island- integrity and vision to fed- ers interested in receiving eral politics by electing �� information on aboriginal some Green MPs, keep- issues and SSIJAR events. ing the other parties hon- �� Andrew Lewis is on the e- est. On election night, by mail list, and has not partici- the time B.C. gets to vote, pated in the working group. we know the “mainstream” PHIL VERNON, parties will all have seats, SSIJAR so in Saanich-Gulf Islands let’s guarantee another voice Do vote by voting Green and getting We Raging Grannies �� Andrew Lewis in Ottawa. �� would like to remind every- This is Green territory that one to vote on June 28. the NDP is fracturing (they If you are confused, check will already have seats by out the party websites, read the time we vote here). over the platforms and call If you usually vote NDP, the candidates. But use your Lift Chairs power of voting to begin any vote Green and ensure a rep- Lift chairs in stock. changes that you want. resentative without the taints Up and around in no time ! Vote — and then hold the of the last generation, and with the voice of our chil- �� MP and the prime minister �� to task once they’re in. No dren’s future in mind. My �� vote equals no voice and no challenge to you. �� choice. KEN ROULEAU, �� We also expect that one Salt Spring ��

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�� A16 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 NEWSBEAT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD BARGAIN HUNTERS: Core Inn is set for summer Turn to page B18 for Garage Sale listings with Sunday painting crew The Core Inn youth centre is ready for summer with a new look and a fresh coat � of paint. “It needed updating. It needed some life injected into it to make it a place where young people will want to go,” said volunteer Sheila Bodnar. Meron Moroz, another volunteer, said she would like to extend her thanks to all the people who helped out with the painting project. “We had the Sea Ventures troop painting all day Sunday. Brenda Akerman and her step-aerobics class provided pizza and �� Island Star Video took them all for lunch on Sunday. Deb’s Painting and Jennifer David- �� son Painting provided supplies and their �� time.” �� The Core Inn vision is to provide an atmosphere that’s going to attract kids, said �� Moroz. She encourages people to drop by �� LETTING THE GOOD TIMES ROLL: Salt Spring and take a look at the renovated area. �� Elementary School kids have been out in force the “It’s very central. It’s a perfect place. It’s such a funky old building. There’s lots of �� last week, promoting their big school fundraiser — a space there and it’s open to the public,” she �� dinner, auction and entertainment by ventriloquist said. �� Brad Cummings — set for this Saturday evening. They hope to do further renovations to Seen here, clockwise from top left, are: Brizah Frank, create an ice cream parlour atmosphere, with �� Nicole McIntosh, Esme Park, and Carly Stunder. a wish list that includes chrome or arborite Photo by Derrick Lundy tables and chairs, ice cream freezer, soft ice cream machine, soda maker, piano and juke- �� box. The centre also needs new flooring, a lighting upgrade and covers for furniture. �� BUSY BRUSHES: The Core Inn hummed �� “All these things are going to create more �� atmosphere to make it attractive to kids. with activity Sunday as painters gave � Once we get the inside done, we’re going to the Salt Spring youth centre a new look �� and fresh coat of paint. Photo by Derrick Lundy �� tackle the outside. �� “Of course, monetary donations are glee- �� fully accepted. We are open to any kind of ally, towards the common goal of helping �� assistance. The kids need that help and sup- youth, said Bodnar. �� port of the community. The centre provides “The youth, especially the ones who’ve the common�� ground for the youth and com- gone a little astray, are pushed away by the �� community and judged. They become out- munity to�� meet,” said Moroz. �� The Core Inn is a centralized venue where casts. That doesn’t help them. “The community has to embrace these �� people�� can actively support Salt Spring’s youth, said Bodnar. children if they’re going to help them. They �� “It’s already in existence in this communi- have to be given opportunities to make wise ty. With all the controversy around drugs and choices and be supported by people of all drinking, it’s something positive that people ages.” can put their energy�� into and be proactive The Core Inn is open from noon to 8 p.m. instead of reactive. People who are out there Tuesday to Thursday and noon to 5 p.m. Fri- in the community who do care can come and day and Saturday. �� help out there,” she said. For more information, call the Core Inn Through the centre, concerned citizens at 537-9932 or drop by at 134 McPhillips �� Avenue. �� can work collectively,�� instead of individu- Farming enterprises harvested �� from�� a new funding agreement The Gulf Islands farming “It’s not for capital devel- “What we’re trying to �� community could benefit opment,” he said. “It’s not achieve is to build capacity from a $1.6-million fund- for individual farms. Fund- for agriculture in this region. �� ing agreement signed last ing is for the good of the This particular initiative is Wednesday. whole, to give advantage to earmarked for several differ- The deal between the the entire community.” ent areas. Investment Agriculture Almost 3,900 farms oper- “We hope to raise the level �� Foundation of B.C. (IAFBC) ate in the region, providing of knowledge for both farm- and the Island Farmers’ jobs for over 3,100 people. ers and consumers about �� Alliance (IFA) will provide Project administrator Peter how agriculture contributes shared funding for projects Versteege said the main to the community.” �� on Vancouver Island and the objective is to develop a An advisory committee Gulf Islands. viable and sustainable agri- for the Islands Agri-Food IAFBC chair Walter Goer- foods sector in the area. Initiative will review and �� zen said the basis of the ini- “What is key is the devel- assess agricultural and �� tiative is to provide half the opment of strategic partner- food-processing proj- funding for agricultural proj- ships with other components ect proposals every three �� ects, with farmers kicking in of the sector. That will really months throughout the five- the other half. help,” he said. year project. �� Projects can include areas IFA chair Ian Christison For application kits or for �� such as basic research, mar- said the initiative also aims more information, contact ketting studies and develop- to educate people in the Versteege at 250-743-2243 �� ment of farmers’ markets. area. or [email protected]. �� Local school district gets new wheels �� The provincial govern- supervisor Ken Garner said ally run for about 15 years ment recently approved a both new buses will run on before they are replaced. The �� plan to purchase two new Salt Spring, retiring the two district bought another two 72-passenger�� buses for the longest-running buses in the new custom-made buses last �� Gulf Islands School District. district. May. Across�� the province, the “We’ll be replacing our “They’re more fuel effi- government�� is investing $9.2 oldest bus and our spare cient, cleaner burning and million in 80 new school bus. We’ve been given the more up-to-date in safety buses, and $214,000 of that okay, but we haven’t got the standards,” he said. �� money will be allotted to the money yet. The timeline will District 64 will also local district, according to a probably be between five and receive provincial funding �� news release. �� seven months.” of $448,830 towards school District 64 transportation He said school buses usu- maintenance projects.

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�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 ▲ A17 Elementary schools ranked Like it, loathe it or ignore tary school they attended in write the FSA. it, statisticians at the Fra- Grade 4. Schools with less than 15 ser Institute political-policy Fulford Elementary was students in either Grade 4 think-tank have published ranked 225 (out of 1,054), or Grade 7 were excluded another annual Report with an overall rating of 7.6 from the report, including all Card ranking elementary out of 10 and 4.2 per cent of other Gulf Islands schools. schools. students falling below Min- Private schools such as St. The new Report Card istry of Education expecta- Michael’s, Glenlyon-Nor- ranks 1,054 B.C. public tions for the FSA. folk and St. Margaret’s in schools based solely on per- Six per cent of 27 students Victoria tied with another 11 formance of Grade 4 and at Fulford did not write the schools in the Lower Main- Grade 7 students in the 2003 FSA. land for top spots with per- Foundation Skills Assess- Fernwood Elementary was fect 10 scores. ment (FSA) test. ranked 679, with an over- The FSA involves a bat- “By comparing a school’s all rating of 5.6 out of 10 tery of tests in the areas of results with those of neigh- and 19.4 per cent of students writing, numeracy and read- bouring schools, or of falling below Ministry of ing comprehension. The schools with neighbouring Education FSA expecta- skills tested are linked to characteristics, we can iden- tions. A full 23.1 per cent of the provincial performance tify more successful schools 37 students at Fernwood did standards for the B.C. cur- and learn from them,” wrote not write the FSA. riculum. Report Card co-author Peter Salt Spring Elementary As an interesting statisti- Cowley in a press release. (SSE) ranked 769 with an cal note, the average educa- Even though Salt Spring’s overall rating of 5.2 out of tion of Salt Spring parents Grade 7 students attend mid- 10 and 20.9 per cent of stu- ranged from 15.4 years at dle school, their FSA results dents falling below expecta- Fernwood, to 16.1 years at were included in the analy- tions. Only 2.9 per cent of SSE and 16.4 years at Ful- sis based on which elemen- 38 students at SSE did not ford. CELEBRATING 90 YEARS: Elizabeth MacLeod looks through a zero-shaped �� balloon with her husband Bob as she celebrates her 90th birthday at a garden �� party last Saturday. Photo by Derrick Lundy �� District announces group �� to monitor four-day week �� Local school board trust- prevention,” said Salt Spring �� ees created a task force that trustee Judith Boel. �� SCHOOL �� will monitor the new four- Trustees learned that local �� day school week next year. students at various schools �� BRIEFS �� The task force was man- participated in anti-bullying �� dated to evaluate the effects enrollment. surveys, attended SWOVA’s �� • Trustees introduced a �� of a calendar change on aca- healthy-relationship work- �� demic performance, trans- new motion for policies and shops, participated in the �� portation, program choices, procedures to dispose of sur- Roots of Empathy program,�� extra-curricular activi- plus school-district property learned a “peace-keeping” �� ties and individual student and facilities. script or WITS (Walk away, �� needs. The policy motion indi- Ignore, Tell someone) strat- �� “The most critical aspect cates that “Land, buildings, egy, attended anger-man- �� right-of way, and easements is what is happening in our agement workshops and/ �� schools,” said district super- will be allocated, retained or or benefitted from special disposed of in the best inter- �� intendent Wendy Herbert. education assistants, who � �� ests of the district as directed �� The task force will report attended a crisis intervention �� by the board and in accor- �� back to the board on March workshop, or teachers who �� dance with the School Act.” �� 15, 2005 in preparation for committed to reading Bar- � the regular public meeting New procedures would bara Coloroso’s book about �� on April 13, 2005. require the board to con- bullying. �� In other school board sider educational needs of • Local schools will be �� news: the district, obtain a property given a shake as part of a $2- �� appraisal, notify the Minis- �� • School trustees approved million seismic assessment �� ter of Education, inform the �� a motion that will give more conducted by engineers ��in �� ﬂexibility for home-school community of potential prop- 800 schools in 39 districts �� parents and students who erty uses and pass bylaws to across the province. �� wish to participate in the authorize disposal. The Ministry of Education �� Procedures also allow the �� District Learners Partner- also allocated $20 million for �� board to accept or reject any seismic upgrades to schools ship Program (DLPP). �� offer and dispose of property �� Previously, students had to across the province in the �� “by public meeting or pub- �� complete one year of home 2003/2004 to 2005/2006 �� lic tender with or without �� schooling before application capital plan. �� accepting any offers or the �� to the DLPP, but now they • Trustees approved highest offer.” �� can enter the program after appointment of Lyall Rue- �� The board will vote on the �� an interview with a principal motion at their next regular hlen as the new vice-princi- �� or delegate. board meeting on September pal at Gulf Islands Second- �� The DLPP began as a pilot �� 15. ary School. �� project with 20 students in • Local trustees reviewed Ruehlen will join vice- �� 2001. violence-prevention reports principal Neill Armitage and �� A maximum-funding submitted by each of the principal Nancy Macdonald �� restriction was removed island schools. on the administration staff. �� from the program by the “This is part of our prom- Current vice-principal Elly �� education ministry this year, ise to be open with the com- McKeague will return to �� which would enable larger munity in respect to violence teaching. �� Quality �� Doesn’t Cost... richard j. wey & associates �� ... it pays! land surveying inc. �� Fine cookware & accessories. �� Available at BCLS �� Richard J. 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�� ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT& GULF ISLANDSA DRIFTWOOD ▲ WEDNESDAY, E JUNE 23, 2004 ▲ PAGE A18 Maltby’s departure marks end of Barley Bros. era By GAIL SJUBERG there. (And yes, the compar- Staff Writer ison to Yoko Ono has been On an island not known both made and denied.) for the longevity of relation- But Maltby said he wants ships, Barley Bros. musi- to give himself some finan- cians have defied the odds cial breathing room in a more and kept it together for the affordable place to live. past 15 years. “The main motivating They’ve played parties, factor was just to free me weddings and special events, up,” said Maltby. “I love this and been fixtures at all the place. It’s a great place but local pubs at one time or it is expensive and I’ve been another. lucky to have kept at it and But with vocalist and banjo worked for some great peo- player Graeme Maltby leav- ple and raise a family here.” ing Salt Spring next month As for being a Barley for St. Albert, his hometown brother, Maltby said, “We’ve north of Edmonton, this had some great gigs and had Saturday night marks the some we struggled through original Barleys’ last Fulford and to be able to play so Inn gig, beginning at 8 p.m. much in a small community Their final show will be on like this has been awesome. Canada Day at Moby’s, with There’s been lots of sup- a string of guests joining port from people who like them throughout the night. to come out and listen to Anecdote-rich bass play- music.” er Dave Roland has always Maltby will also keep play- been the band’s “publicist” ing music in Alberta with the — not that the Barley Bros. friends he grew up with, and have ever needed much pro- do a few select Barleys gigs motion. whenever possible, like this “No one gets tired of us, to year’s Coombs Bluegrass TRIED AND TRUE TRIO: The Barley Bros. (from left, Graeme Maltby, Dave Roland and Buck McDonald) are our surprise,” said Roland. Festival on the August long playing their last gigs Saturday night and July 1 before Maltby moves to Alberta. The Barleys will continue on weekend. “It’s more of a surprise to Photo by Derrick Lundy us than anybody else. We with new band member Craig McKinnon. Roland, McDonald and keep playing and they keep McKinnon say they’re really coming.” at the Fulford Inn, the boys light-touch, classic bluegrass what he knows.” so we go off on a country going to miss Maltby. Since the trio of Maltby, — joined by Vancouver man- harmonies. McDonald admits Roland vein, or folk or blues. We McDonald said it’s more Roland and guitarist/vocalist dolin player Craig McKin- One table asked for the is right, but credits others for start off in that direction and than just the music he’ll Buck McDonald can play non who will replace Maltby Barleys’ excitable version triggering his memory. it just morphs from there. miss. just about anything in the in the band — offered up of Wabash Cannonball, and “I played a million tunes Some weekends it’s just one “He’s a brother,” said bluegrass, folk or old-time everything from Bob Dylan’s they easily mastered a John over the years and I can request after another.” McDonald. “It’s like almost remember a lot of them. I Playing cover tunes every- realm requested by an audi- you Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere to Prine tune for me as request- 18 years. I’m going to miss ence member, it’s no wonder a bluegrass-spun Beatles’ ed, with lead singer McDon- just need somebody to push one knows has set them the right button to remember apart from most artists these everything.” they’ve remained musically Day Tripper to a Grateful ald not missing a syllable. At the same time, Roland Dead double-bill of Panama “Buck’s got a million tunes the songs.” days — not that they haven’t fresh and in demand for so and McDonald are also look- Red and Devil is a Friend in his head,” said Roland. And after playing together written a bunch of their own long. ing forward to what multi- At a recent Sunday night of Mine, all delivered with “He is truly amazing with for 20 years, Roland can read material. his partner’s “body English . . “We have quite a reper- instrumentalist McKinnon, . I can tell what he is going to toire of original tunes,” said well known in Vancouver do. I just watch his fingers. If Roland. “But we seem to and for his group Slow Drag, �� they look like they are going be more comfortable with might bring to the Barley to make an E [chord], then I covers than with our own — Bros. play an E. If I think about it, especially in a bar situation. Joining the band was “a I’ll be late.” If we were playing little con- real shoe-in for me,” said For most gigs the Barley certs, we might drag them McKinnon. “I think it was Bros. don’t have a set list out . . . but if you want to be the chemistry, right from the or plans, and they certainly a sensitive singer-songwrit- very beginning and we’re all haven’t “practised” for years. er, the bar is not the place into the same kind of music. A mini-conference between to do it.” I’m a big fan of old-time and tunes can pop just about any- The Barley Bros. ventured bluegrass music and also all thing out of the hat. out into the bluegrass festival the contemporary stuff the “It’s very democratic. [We circuit and performed in the Barley Bros. cover.” ask] ‘what do we feel like U.S., throughout B.C. and as Anyone wanting to wit- �� today?’ Sometimes we hit far north as Yellowknife in ness the end of a musical era �� the way-back button and play their earlier days. and the kick-off to another should catch the guys at their �� tunes we haven’t played for a Now Maltby is returning to long, long time. Sometimes his native Alberta to be with last two gigs, and grab a sou- �� we get a country request, a woman he knew in school venir CD and T-shirt. �� Dig into our brand new menu! �� PRIME RIB every Thurs., Fri & Saturday �� Thursday Wing Night & Pool tourney Friday night is OPEN MIC Night Saturday�� night is KARAOKE!! ��

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�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 ▲ A19 Phoenix delivers By JENNIFER MCFEE A smoothie stand, toy car Staff Writer salesman, fortune teller and Phoenix Elementary grumpy old lady Og brought School students impressed peals of laughter from the their ArtSpring audience last crowd. �� weekend with an adapted At the end of the play, the �� stage version of Pierre Ber- cast returned to the stage �� ton’s 1961 children’s book to sing a song, written by a The Secret World of Og. Phoenix parent and student, �� The characters of Penny, which reinforced the story’s �� Pamela, Patsy, Peter and Pol- cautionary theme. This final �� lywog, based on Berton’s appearance was the perfect �� way to wrap up the show. own children, discovered a �� secret world whose strange Special guest Penny Ber- inhabitants live out kids’ ton, who is the basis of �� games as though they were young Penny in the play, reality. attended the Saturday night �� Phoenix’s young actors performance. She presented �� and actresses did a great job a bouquet of flowers to the �� of memorizing their lines, students at the end of their �� which they delivered with opening show and com- precision and enthusiasm. mended them for all their �� The backdrop and props, hard work. �� created with students’ help, “It’s really strange to be transported the audience saying hello to my 11-year- �� into the underground world old self,” she said. “You all of little green creatures. Og did really well. I’m having �� costumes and painted faces so much fun.” �� also added to the ambiance. �� ON STAGE: Sheriff Devon Quinn drew laughter from The hustle and bustle of the ArtSpring crowd with his well-rehearsed south- director Bob Twaites’ mar- ern drawl during performances of Pierre Berton’s The ket scene had special appeal �� Secret World of Og. Photo by Derrick Lundy for the Salt Spring audience. �� Mews studios seductive �� The soli- human face in unexpected tary pursuit ways, her figurative work is �� of making ART BEAT ON both playful and thoughtful. �� art is less so Her Salt Spring landscapes when fellow THE ROCK capture not only the beauty �� artists can WITH ANDREA but also the spiritual essence wander in RABINOVITCH of nature. � �� for a cup of Columbia, Venter layers tar, Myers’ stone and bronze �� joe. paint, three-dimensional sculptures are masculine �� At Merchant Mews, the objects, and then lays shapes in their weight and size, professional galleries of in a pattern over the built-up yet feminine in their flow. Kathy and Deon Venter, canvas, removing the viewer Using indigenous features, �� Nicola Wheston, and Mor- from the horror in the same the pieces abstract human- �� ley Myers create a unique way that reading a newspa- ity into planes with sensual enclave in contemporary art per does. shadows while remaining Barley Brothers inviting perusal by the pub- Kathy Venter’s Immer- accessible. lic. sion series begins with pho- Close Embrace, a mother The appeal of walking into and child in utero, juxta- �� tographs of clothed people a gallery and being greeted poses the delicacy and emo- under water. She then builds �� by the artist with no interest tional impact of the subject Bye Bye Bash in high-pressure sales, but the life-sized figures in clay with material that is hard and rather in educating the guest, and suspends them with cold: stone. is seductive. wire. Welcomed equally wheth- The Venters are interna- The theme of rebirth reso- er you’re a private collector tionally recognized with nates with the viewer as the with a gold card, a gallery work in public, private and sculpture is to scale and in owner from a major centre, corporate venues. the dimension of water while or an enthusiastic neophyte, Deon Venter’s latest series physically floating in air. the experience of looking at of large multi-media canvas- Nicola Wheston works in world-class art with the per- �� es entitled Headline News oil on landscapes, figures son who made it is excep- is devastating in its subject and installations. The newest tional. And it’s free. �� matter while brilliant in exe- addition to Merchant Mews, �� cution. her work vibrates with a tan- Art Beat on the Rock with Using news stories that gible life force in her use of Driftwood arts reviewer resonate with their signifi- colour and form. Andrea Rabinovitch is a new cance like Pickton Farm and Fearless in using the Driftwood column. Saturday, June 26th at 8pm �� Celebrate Canada’s birthday �� with great music �� at ArtSpring �� ! �� ArtSpring’s �� sixth annual �� Canada Day �� Celebration starts �� at 7:00 pm,

Thursday, July 1. Come say good-bye and �� It’s fun for the entire family and there’s no admission charge. celebrate all they have done for us.

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�� A20 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Insight, inspiration with Brass Quintet Last summer, Music and Symphony Orchestra, is Munch hosted the debut always excited in talking of Salt Spring’s own Brass about the quintet, which Quintet in a formal concert meets regularly for the pure setting. joy of playing together. She Before that, islanders describes their music as “lyr- had become familiar with ical, lighthearted and lus- the sounds of trumpet play- cious.” ers Dawn Hage and Mur- On Wednesday, the quintet ray Hunter, Richard Moses, will offer an eclectic banquet horn, Gary Dunn, euphoni- of international musical fare um and, most recently, tuba and music from the movies. player Charles Buchwald Repertoire includes a French at community celebrations Canadian piece by Morley such as Remembrance Day, Calvert called Suite from the ArtSpring’s opening and the Monteregion Hills, Offen- Christmas community sing- bach’s Can-Can, a medley of along events. Viennese beer hall marches, It was Buchwald’s joining John Philip Sousa’s Sabre the group with his tuba that and Spurs, the well-known brought the 10-year evolu- Hava Nagila and a tradition of the group to the long- tional Japanese piece called awaited status of quintet. Sakura. On Wednesday, June 30, Delivered with their infor- the ﬁve will play their sec- mal, humourous style, the ond recital of the lunchtime chat between pieces will series, having recently made provide not only insight but exciting music in an evening inspiration. shared with Indigo a cap- Free music begins at 12:10 MUSICAL MAGICIANS: Benjamin Davison, left, and David Walker shake up the atmosphere at Barb’s Buns pella singers. p.m. at All Saints, followed on Sunday as they entertain restaurant patrons and passers-by with their upbeat sound. Photo by Derrick Lundy Hage, former trumpet by an optional, delicious player with the Edmonton lunch for $5.50. Kleiner launches ‘Woman’ exhibit Latin Canadian artist think it’s all one.” Liliana Kleiner brings the Nature is a feminine spirit, themes of earth and sen- “My vision is a lot around earth and a woman’s vision is nec- suality to ArtSpring next and sensuality and love.” — essary for today’s world con- week through her feminine- sciousness, said Kleiner. focussed exhibition called Liliana Kleiner “I personally believe that “Woman.” feminism has been the most Kleiner’s show, which runs accessible to a broad audi- millions of dollars for invest- revolutionary movement from June 28 to July 4, will ence. ments. It’s usually abstract of the past century. I don’t feature her oil paintings on “My vision is a lot around art and conceptual art that think about any of this when canvas as well as wood-cut earth and sensuality and has nothing to do with say- I’m painting, but this is who mono prints, a new medium love. And how to bring that ing anything.” I am. This is what my voice for the Galiano-based artist. all into our modern times, Art with a vision is art is.” Kleiner, originally from in what is happening now with soul and spirit, said the The exhibit will also Argentina, explained that on the planet, both locally or world-renowned artist. Her showcase the works of other images are cut on a piece B.C. women, including Kim globally. Whether you have creations blend the magic of wood that is then used as Christie and Louise Good- a plaque for making copies an education or you’re a blue realism of a Latin back- man of Salt Spring, Noreen on paper. collar worker, you can say ground with the mysticism Ostrikoff of Galiano, Mieke “It’s been a technique you like it or don’t like it. It and tradition of her Russian Bray and Heather Frise from that’s allowed me to go into moves me or it doesn’t move Jewish roots. Vancouver and Nikki Hain- storytelling at times joyful- me.” “I get my inspiration from stock from the Sunshine ly. It’s mysterious. Working Kleiner, who is also a Jung- the earth, from love, from Coast. with wood is very organic. ian psychotherapist, said she the dream world, the spiri- An opening reception is So is working with oil and is appalled by the degree of tual world. From all of it, on Friday, July 2, from 6-10 canvas. I love working with falsehood in today’s main- including the dark places in p.m. sensual objects.” stream art world. life. I live very close to the The artists will be at the This sensuality flows “Visual arts have become earth, treading quite care- gallery the next day from 2 through to her finished the monopoly of business fully. I think it’s all related, to 4 p.m. to talk about their pieces, making her artwork where paintings can sell for body, soul and daily life. I works.

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�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 ▲ A21 French musician Tatonetti earns international eye Local musician Christian Tatonetti represented B.C. win next year if I can get in performer Melanie Boucher, years, said the media expo- really hard all the time. I am Paul Tatonetti earned inter- in the “interpreter” category, again.” Tatonetti was invited to open sure is an amazing blessing. planning to be on the open national media attention for after recently winning the CBC recorded the event for singers Ariane Moffatt “The whole thing has stage more often.” his performance at a west- Gala Provincial de la Chan- for radio broadcast, and and Paul Piché in the Festi- blown me away. It’s telling The singer-songwriter also ern Canadian French music son in Vancouver. also created a music video val Été Francophone de Van- me to get serious and work plays the sitar and would like competition last week. “The whole thing was for one song per performer. couver last weekend. The on my music every day as to add some Indian influ- Two representatives from actually a fun experience, Tatonetti’s video is for his performance was recorded though there was a compe- ences to his music for next each of the four western which surprised me because song called Petite Soeur, by TV5 and will be broad- tition coming up, to work year’s competition. provinces performed in of all the stress,” he said. combining performance cast internationally in early Regina from June 6 to 13 “I didn’t win, but it’s okay footage with scenic outdoor July. in the annual Chant’Ouest because I’m really happy shots. Tatonetti, who has lived on Graffiti Theatre presents competition. with everything. Maybe I’ll Along with fellow B.C. Salt Spring for the past nine ARTIST MOM DANCES AT BARB’S By MITCHELL SHERRIN do a face that was attrac- Staff Writer tive.” An island mom overcame Dalton has a background �� a fear of public exposure as a make-up artist for film, to hold a luscious show of television and photogra- �� abstract and expressionist phy from when she lived in paintings at Barb’s Buns this Toronto. ArtSpring month. “I don’t use any tools. July 8,9,10, 29, 30, 31, 2004 “Living on an island full I don’t use any brushes. I of artists, I realized I was $20 paint with my fingers. I’m Box Office 537-2102 a shadow artist looking at slapping it on and using bits other people’s work and of found things to get more thought I should put myself interesting textures.” out there,” said painter Kim While Dalton’s nude paint- Dalton. “It’s a pretty nurtur- ing community.” ing commands attention, Neither making art nor her non-representational approaching the bakery about abstracts celebrate creativity a showing caused her any with form and colour, she concern, but she was tenta- said. tive about hearing responses She was “blissed out” by from viewers, she said. the process of painting Cre- However, the Salt Spring ation, she said. Vineyards worker and moth- “I’m inspired by Chagall er of two girls (Bailey, aged kinds of colours and Van nine, and Kya, 11) had great Gogh’s bright, almost prima- feedback about the show after ry colours. Wine and blood it opened three weeks ago. are like love and fear. This “I knew my art would be explosion of creation comes right for this place.” through it, a joy-blue and a Her most striking painting happiness green.” on display is a large nude, Similarly, her painting titled Dances to the Beat of Global Village shows an Her Own Drum, that was aqueous planetoid within an particularly challenging electron-charged cloud that �� because of the scale of the is reflective of the emotions canvas and the subject mat- she felt while painting the �� ter, she said. canvas. “I think there is a safety in �� “It has a bit of state-of- being totally abstract. When consciousness, ‘We are all you try to create something representational, the fear one,’ kind of thing. But it part comes out.” also has some worry about �� But the composition came the state of the future,” she freely with the arrival of the said. giant canvas, she said. PAINT DANCER: Local artist Kim Dalton stands However, while the paint- “It’s got that, ‘I am with her painting Dances to the Beat of Her Own ing might suggest tension on �� woman, hear me roar,’ kind Drum currently on display at Barb’s Buns. our planet on the macro scale of thing.” Photo by Mitchell Sherrin and the interaction of sub- �� Her painting depicts a atomic particles on a micro nude woman dancing with thighs, flabby arms and interesting dichotomy in the scale to Dalton, viewers can a cheeky smile and flaming- saggy breasts. She’s imper- painting. read whatever they like into red hair under a sky filled fect and feeling good about “Even though I reject a her work, she said. �� with five-pointed stars. herself.” lot of society’s ideas about “That’s the beauty of “I like that she has big But Dalton notices an beauty, I was still drawn to abstract art.” ��

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�� A22 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Rising stars Po’Girl kick off Salt Spring arts festival The Salt Spring Festival of vocalist Alison Russell, Be val brings a number of excit- the Arts kicks off Friday, July Good Tanyas multi-instru- ing and high-energy artists 2 with popular Vancouver mentalist Trish Klein and from Latin America, Europe, band Po’Girl at All-Saints Galiano Island fiddler Diona Africa, across Canada and By-the-Sea. Davies. across the street to venues all The concert was originally According to the band’s over Salt Spring throughout set for the Lions Hall but has website, the women deliver the month of July. moved to the bigger venue to soulful roots, jazz and coun- There will be an open- enable more people to attend try grooves, “[reviving] all ing reception after the show and take advantage of the the grit and spirit of old-time to launch the festival. The excellent acoustics, say fes- sounds through their beguil- after-party will feature tival organizers. ing original songs and dis- refreshments and a sampling The full-moon festival tinctive adaptations of tradi- of music from festival artists opener will be the first island tionals. Contrasting vocals to showcase the rest of the appearance for Po’Girl, who and strong musicianship line-up. describe their music as “vag- ISLAND DEBUT: Po’Girl band members Trish Klein, Allison Russell and Diona create a compelling vari- Tickets for the Po’Girl abond lullabies, hobo poetry Davies, who will make their Salt Spring debut on July 2 at All-Saints By-the-Sea ety of textures, moods and concert, which starts at 8 and inner city blues.” emotions. Po’ Girl’s sound p.m., cost $15 and are avail- for the opening event of the Salt Spring Festival of the Arts. The band features ace is timeless and timely. These able at Acoustic Planet. For girls are urban minstrels for more information about fes- the 21st century.” tival events or to find out how Now in its 18th year, the Salt to volunteer, call 537-4167 Spring Festival celebrates or visit the updated festival community through music website at: www.saltspring- and the arts. This year’s festi- festival.ca

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�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 ▲ A23 Bad Santa stabs sacred cows of Xmas A crude While Willie does indeed but was actually directed yet darkly begin to show signs of by Terry Zwigoff (Crumb, funny anti- achieving (an almost Christ- Ghost World). Christmas like) redemption, it doesn’t Zwigoff has the gumption romp, Bad FLICK PICK happen until long until the to go for the throat, while Santa stars WITH JASON TUDOR film. the Coen Brothers would Billy Bob As such, many viewers probably have made it all Thornton will probably fall into the slightly more palatable to as a foul- seems to think Willie is the depths of despair. mainstream audiences. mouthed and alcoholic real deal (Brett Kelley ). Thornton, as always, In fact, it’s easy to tell that department store Old Nick Obviously, this isn’t typi- shows his chameleon-esque the faux-happy ending was named Willie. cal family fare. acting ability. tacked on to suit film studio Willie pairs up with an In fact, Bad Santa would He has a difficult job here execs or test screening audi- African-American midget probably send some kids run- because his Willie is so unap- ences. (the “elf ”) named Marcus ning for the exits in tears. pealing for most of the film, It doesn’t fit with the tone to rob a different store each Even if the subject matter and somehow he has to make of the film at all, robbing it year, but the relationship doesn’t bother you, the way the audience sympathize. of all its emotional power. strains when Santa proves to in which the film is relentless His is not the only good Nevertheless, I thought be just a little too unreliable. in its attack on the sacred performance; Ritter, Mac Bad Santa was a deeply Additional complications cows of the holiday season is and Graham are all up to the affecting and ferociously include a nebbish mall man- shockingly effective. task of playing against what funny film. ager (the late John Ritter), a Bad Santa pulls no punch- to many people is Satan him- No doubt a good 80 per head security agent (Bernie es, knowing full well that self. cent of you will hate it. If it Mac), a woman with a fetish many of us see Christmas It’s interesting that Bad sounds good, you’ll like it. MUSIC ON TAP: Island musician Tom Hooper plays for anything Christmas (Lau- with an almost religious fer- Santa is based on a con- If it sounds offensive, don’t ren Graham), and a kid who cept of the Coen Brothers, even try. some moody tunes as he entertains Tree House Cafe vour. patrons on a recent evening. Photo by Derrick Lundy ��

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�� A24 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Wheelbarrows

FLOWER ART: and chickens Dexter Robson takes a close look There’s a famous poem at the Communi- called The ty Flower Circle, Red Wheel- WIT & organized by his barrow by artist mother, William Car- WHIMSY Diana Thomp- los Williams. WITH ARTHUR BLACK son. The art proj- It goes: ect, where peo- cific. He “remembered” that ple bring flowers So much depends he flew a plane called a Cor- to help create upon sair. “They used to get flat a design, was tires all the time,” he said. a red wheel made at Peace He “remembered” that his barrow Park in Ganges pilot name was also James. Once his mother asked on Sunday. glazed with rain Photo by Derrick Lundy water him what happened to him in the Corsair. “Got shot,” beside the white he said. Where? “Engine.” chickens. Where did it crash? “Water.” �� Who did it? “Japanese.” The poem is famous, How did he know? “The red I think, because in just 16 sun on the plane.” words, it sums up the inef- One day his mother made fable magic of the Here and meat loaf for dinner — Now. something she hadn’t made I like to think of Williams since before James was — he was a country doctor in born. Little James look at his New Jersey as well as a poet plate and said “Meat loaf! I — walking across a farm- haven’t had this since I was yard one morning, black bag on the Natoma.” in hand, perhaps after assist- Natoma? Neither parent ing at a childbirth or sewing had ever been involved in up some hired hand’s cut leg, the military or aviation. coming around the corner of The only aviation-related a chicken coop, seeing the items in their house were wheelbarrow, the chickens James’s toy planes. Where and being transfixed by the . was the kid picking up this . . perfection of it all. stuff? It is a poet’s gift — and His father Bruce began to task — to discover the mag- investigate. He searched the nificent in the mundane. For Internet, combed through most of us it takes a big- military records and discov- ger jolt than the sight of a ered that during the Second wheelbarrow and a clutch World War there was a U.S. of chickens to be reminded aircraft carrier called The of the preciousness of each Natoma Bay, stationed in the South Pacific. �� moment. But the world is still brim- Twenty-one of its crew ming with strange and mirac- died during the Battle of Iwo ulous happenings that ought Jima, including a Corsair �� to take our breath away if pilot named James Huston. we’re paying attention. On the afternoon of May 3, Consider the story of an 1945, witnesses saw Hus- unusual six-year-old boy ton’s plane take a Japanese �� named James Leininger of hit to the engine. It crashed �� Lafayetteville, Louisiana. into the sea and sank. James loves airplanes — Young James doesn’t have �� particularly World War Two the nightmares anymore and �� airplanes. his memories are fading as �� Always has. he grows older. But the story �� Once when he was out isn’t fading, it’s growing. shopping with his mother, Bruce Leininger contacted he pointed at a toy airplane. the families of the 21 crew His mother remembers: “I members who died in the said to him, ‘Look, it has a Battle of Iwo Jima. All of bomb on the bottom’ and he them spoke of “a spirit” vis- �� told me, ‘That’s not a bomb, iting them in the years since �� it’s a drop tank.’ I had no idea the war. what a drop tank was.” And they all want to meet James Leininger did. He young James Leininger. This was two and a half years old year, his parents plan to take �� at the time. him to the Natoma Bay vet- James’s fascination with eran’s reunion. � �� airplanes continued. He So is it a crock? I suppose played with nothing but toy it could be. airplanes and even dreamed Professor Paul Kurtz, a about them. Then the dreams paranormal investigator at became nightmares. State University in New York “I’d wake him up and he’d thinks so. He says the parents are “self-deceived.” �� be screaming,” his mother �� recalled. “I’d ask him what “They’re fascinated by the � he was dreaming about and mysterious and they’ve built up this fairy tale,” he says. �� he’d say “Airplane crash on �� fire, little man can’t get out.” Could be. And perhaps a Gradually, the little boy’s red wheelbarrow is just a red memories became more spe- wheelbarrow.

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Counselling by appointment 537-9176. working on * RECYCLE DEPOT: Open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00am-5pm, Salt Spring 349 Rainbow Rd., 537-1200. are (from * COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAMS COORDINATOR: Call Sharon left): Jorg Glover at 537-4607. Anders, Rain- * Emergency Mental Health Services available: 4pm to midnight. Access er Sandberg is available through the Emergency Rm at Lady Minto Hospital call: 538-4840 and Heinrich Heckmann. Photo by Derrick Ludny Wanderschaft tradition brings German carpenters to Salt Spring �� By MARY FOWLES “We could easily stay here craftsmen in the small towns supposed to start fresh when Special to the Driftwood for six months and not get and so after their training they we return to Germany to set- A medieval German car- bored,” said Anders, add- had to leave to find work. But tle down.” penters’ tradition has “wan- ing they received five seri- the employees also thought “The first six months dered” onto Salt Spring. ous work offers only two it was a good idea and an were hard to get used to, Journeymen carpenters days after setting foot on the excellent way to learn their everything seemed strange,” Heinrich Heckmann, Jörg island. craft. It was also one of the admitted Heckmann, “but Anders and Rainer Sandberg “At the Saturday market only ways to travel and see you come to know that you are members of a German people were cueing up to the world at that time.” can handle any situation.” �� guild reviving the tradition talk to us. I’ve never been to The three men have tried “Even though you may be of wanderschaft, or “wander- a place where people were to stick as close as possible standing in the rain one day, ing craftsmen,” which began so open to us. Especially the to the rules of their guild, but the next day something good over 800 years ago, but died Germans on the island, they modern times have forced will happen,” said Anders, 25. out in the 19th century. recognized us right away,” them to make some excep- “In the end it’s hard to stop �� “Nearly all the old cathe- said Heckmann. tions. For example, the jour- travelling because you get �� drals in Europe were built The three young men in neymen or Wandergesellen used to life being this free,” � from travelling carpenters their traditional medieval must not pay for transporta- said Sandberg, who has �� like us,” said Heckmann, garb are difficult to miss. tion, but travel by foot or already surpassed the three- 24, a cabinet-maker who has They’re donned in matching hitchhike. year-one-day cut-off mark been travelling with his craft uniforms: black canvas pants They did, however, board of the journey. “You’re not �� for nearly two years. with big white buttons, black the Skeena Queen after stuck anywhere. �� After a three-year appren- vests and hats, and white deciding against the long “We’ve learned to live �� ticeship in Germany, the car- button-down shirts, which swim up Fulford Harbour. with nothing and to be satis- penters embarked on the tra- display the hand-made silver They also bought plane fied and to be free and to be �� ditional three-year-one-day emblem of their guild. tickets to Canada on the con- happy,” said Sandberg. �� travelling apprenticeship. Their sparse belongings dition they had the funds to Their first project is to help Beginning in Germany, they are tied to the end of a stick fly back to Germany for the build a barn for local Wal- �� found work in villages and slung over the shoulder. annual guild’s meeting. dorf school teacher Claus �� cities, earning their living “This is a tradition that is In keeping with tradition, Fahrmann. A native German, �� and improving their skills newborn in every genera- the travelling craftsmen left Fahrmann was also once a from masters of the trade. tion,” said Heckmann. “It is Germany with five Euros carpenter journeyman and They then broadened their still a good idea, for me it is and plan to return with the invited the three men, who �� horizons to find themselves a great way of learning new same amount. are members of his guild, to �� in places as exotic as Bul- skills.” “We’re not supposed to Salt Spring this summer. garia, Portugal, Slovakia, The tradition originated for save or hoard the money. We “It’s a great way of gaining �� Tasmania, Namibia and Salt two reasons, he explained. have to spend it and to live,” life experience,” said Fah- Spring. “There were too many said Sandberg, 28. “We’re rmann. �� Salt Spring group marks National Aboriginal Day �� Over a dozen Salt Spring Islanders travelled to Ladysmith YWCA HOTEL on Friday, June 18 to celebrate National Aboriginal Day with for all travellers local Hul’qumi’num people. The family picnic, an annual event hosted by the �� Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group (HTG), was held this year at Worth Checking Into Transfer Beach on Ladysmith Harbour and featured barbe- �� cued salmon, games and traditional dancing. 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�� B2 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD McNeill Audiology COMPREHENSIVE HEARING TESTS Croquet, bocce at • Hearing Aids • Accessories Open Mon. to Fri. 9am to 4:30pm Newcomers event 656-2218 By JENNIFER MCFEE Salt Spring Newcomers Email: [email protected] Staff Writer nearly four years ago, after Marina Court, Over 20 people flaunted a belonging to similar groups 5-9843 Second St. creative chapeau at the New- in Toronto and Victoria. Sidney, B.C. comers Group’s Mad Hatter “It was the beginning of Edward Storzer, M.Sc. Aud. (c) Registered under the Hearing Aid Act B.C. croquet and bocce party last a social life for us because I Sunday afternoon. literally had nobody, didn’t Guests arrived at Lucy and know a soul,” she said. Gordon Ford’s waterfront When she moved to Salt IS YOUR WELL WATER SAFE TO DRINK? property donning hats deco- Spring, Norfolk put ads in rated with flowers, birds, ties the papers to generate inter- Contamination can occur without and wine corks. The group est in a newcomers group. enjoyed outdoor activities Nine people showed up for changes in colour or taste. in the afternoon sun, as they the first event, which she sipped wine and sampled held at her home. $25.00 per test • Results in 24 hours high tea treats. Be Safe • Test Annually! “By the end of the year, we “We have an event every were amazed at how many month,” explained Mag- people showed up,” she said. gie Woodley, who became Now the local club has involved in the Newcomers over 60 members. Across MB LABS Group last year. “The whole Canada, Newcomers has 77 idea is to get people together non-profit social clubs with 2062 Henry Avenue W. who are new to Salt Spring more than 6,400 members. Sidney, B.C. V8L 1Y5 656-1334 and to have fun.” Groups can also be found in Recent activities included the United States, Mexico, an Easter potluck, a car and Asia, Europe, South Ameri- poker rally and a meal at a ca and Australia. CITIZENSHIP: Andrew McPhee picks up the Citizen- restaurant to celebrate Chi- The Salt Spring club’s ship Award as Gulf Islands Secondary School acknowl- nese New Year. Members can next big outing will be a pic- edged top academic and other students last week. also join a book club, lunch nic followed by an evening Photo by Derrick Lundy club and Sunday walks. of theatre as members meet Yearly memberships cost for Festival ArtSpring’s pro- only five dollars and most duction of Blithe Spirit on of the activities are inexpen- Top students honoured sive. July 29. “It’s a cost-effective, easy They will also be cheer- Gulf Islands Secondary School distributed academic and and fun way to assimilate ing in Newcomers members other awards to students in grades 9 through 12 last week. into the community. We’re Carol Brown and Ellen Mae Top Academic Students: Jacob Schweda, Grade 9; Brad- trying to be enormously Simmonds on their Sunday ley Cronin and Nikita Pardiwala, Grade 10; Mischa Linser inclusive,” said Woodley. swim from Crofton to Vesu- and Rebecca Dixon, Grade 11; Edward Perkins and Jacquie She added that members’ vius to raise money for the Harkema, Grade 12. generosity is what keeps the Salt Spring Island Wildlife Excellence in Fine Arts: Yuko Okamura. club going, as they contin- Nature Care Centre. Excellent in Applied Skills: Cameron Johnson. ue to offer their homes for For more information Excellence in Culinary Arts: Dylan Gromme. events. about the club, contact Citizenship Award: Andrew McPhee. Lorraine Norfolk started Woodley at 537-1418. �� Horse show popular part of fair Horses and riders are include western reining, always a big part of the dressage kur (riding to �� horse show at the annual Salt FALL FAIR music), quadrille ( a team of Spring Fall Fair set for Sep- four riders) and heavy horse tember 18 and 19. FOCUS driving. As people approach the Sunday’s activities include and Sunday from 9 a.m. to �� horse show area, they will show jumping, hunter jump- 4 p.m. �� come upon a display of a ing and the popular Hoof variety of the breeds of Saturday’s events include ‘n Woof event. The Hoof ‘n �� horses found on Salt Spring dressage, English and West- Woof involves a horse and �� Island. ern riding classes, light rider team which completes �� The display section allows horse driving classes, show- a show jumping course, and people to look closely at manship and halter classes, a dog and handler who nav- �� some of the many horse as well as gymkhana and fun igate a dog agility course. �� breeds of the world. The classes. This event is sure to bring �� show is active on Saturday Demonstrations may many laughs. ��

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�� Family recounts Buckley’s life �� By JENNIFER MCFEE �� Staff Writer �� Long-time Salt Spring cit- �� izen Charlie Buckley will be fondly remembered by his �� friends and family. �� The retired mechanical �� foreman for the highways �� department on Salt Spring died in his home on June 3 at the age of 86. Seen here as a youth “He loved to read,” said his daughter Trudy Lynch. and in a more recent “He was reading the Drift- photograph, Salt Spring wood when he died.” resident Charlie Buckley “Knowing Charlie, he’d will be missed by friends �� probably �� want a refund and family following his for not getting�� through the death in early June. whole thing,” said Trudy’s Photo contributed �� husband�� Steve. “He always �� liked a bargain.” � �� Buckley was born in Eng- � �� land in 1917. He served in keyhole of a bombed-out mainus, following Joan’s turns to be on call to drive building and a German sol- friend, who had married a the ambulance. He used to � �� the British Army during World War II and spent�� four dier was looking through the Canadian soldier. go out on calls on and off the � �� and a half years in a German keyhole from the other side,” From 1952 to 1960, the island.” � �� prisoner-of-war camp. He he said. self-taught mechanic and his She said they made � �� said if it wasn’t for the Red Buckley also told his fam- wife ran a gas and service arrangements a few years Cross parcels, they wouldn’t ily about the day he was sit- station at Saltair on Vancou- ago to not have a funeral �� have made�� it. ting between two soldiers on ver Island. service. Instead, they had a �� Buckley’s son Jim�� recount- a truck’s tailgate and the men “He did only English cars,” small family gathering at the ed the story of how his father on either side of him were said Joan. “He wouldn’t do graveside. �� was captured. shot. Canadian cars because he Buckley will be missed “He looked through the “He always said he was didn’t know anything about living on borrowed time them.” by Joan, his son Arthur and ��from then on,” said Jim. Buckley worked out of daughter-in-law Karen, son After the war, Buckley met Nanaimo as a heavy-duty Jim and daughter-in-law ��and married Joan, his wife of mechanic before he was Tracey, daughter Trudy and �� 57 years. They moved from transferred to the Salt Spring son-in-law Steve, as well as �� England to Canada with two Highways yard, where he many grandchildren, great- �� young boys in 1951. worked until his retirement grandchildren and commu- �� “At that time, houses were in 1980. nity members. �� very hard to get because a Joan recalled her hus- “Pretty much everyone �� majority of them had been band’s community involve- who’s an old-timer on Salt �� bombed and they couldn’t ment when they first moved Spring knew Charlie, wheth- build them fast enough,” she to Salt Spring in the early er it was through Highways said. 1960s. or chatting at the stores,” After being forced out “At the beginning when said Steve. �� of their flat in England for we came, he joined the In lieu of flowers, dona- �� being illegal tenants, the Lions and they used to staff tions can be made to Lady �� young couple moved to Che- the ambulance. They’d take Minto Hospital. �� ATTENTION Thomas and Conhor Vane- �� BARGAIN HUNTERS! BRIDGE Hunt for third. ��Classified Ads are on On June 14, there was a �� page B16 good turnout and we had an �� TRICKS unusual movement — 26 �� On June 7, George Laun- boards, played two at a time. dry and Joan Conlan came � �� First were Irene Hawksworth � � �� in first place, with Jennifer and Terry Wilkinson; second, � �� Drive a clean Quick and Gillian Mouat in the Laundrys; third, Gordon � � �� second. MacNeil and Marsha Flad; � �� vehicle! �� Boodie Arnott and John and fourth, Ron Hall and ��Steam cleaning Jefferson tied with Ian Bob Morrisette. �� from $60 �� Interior cleaning �� from $110 �� Golden Island �� CHINESE RESTAURANT-LICENSED �� SALT SPRING ISLAND �� CAR WASH & DETAILING EAT IN LUNCH...... Tues.- Fri. 11:30-2 �� • Exterior Wax & Polish • Engine Shampooing DINNER...... Tues.-Thurs. 5-10 �� OR Fri.-Sat. 5-11; Sun. 5-9 �� • Hand Washes • Paint Protection Call Nathan for estimates and TAKE DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS � �� an appointment �� OUT $6.25 �� 538-8275 Closed Mondays 347 Upper Ganges Rd. Upper Ganges Centre, Ganges 537-2535 �� (at Salt Spring Mini Storage) �� Spirit�� of Salt Spring � ��

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�� SPORTS && RECREATION GULF ISLANDSSR DRIFTWOOD ▲ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 ▲ PAGE B5 Motocross riders rip Wasteland �� By MITCHELL SHERRIN Staff Writer Islanders tore up a strip of �� dirt at the Wasteland Moto- cross Park in Nanaimo on June 12-13. �� Seven-year-old Wes Pick- �� ering won third place at the �� Pacific Northwest Amateur Challenge Race Event in the �� 50cc category for seven and eight year olds. �� “He just got a new bike and it was his first race on �� this bike,” said Pickering’s mother Jennifer. �� The islander first started racing in March with �� a Honda. His new bike is �� much faster on the straight- aways, she said. �� “He’s very focussed and he loves it. As soon as he gets home from a race, he’s out racing in the yard.” Though Pickering has �� been riding motocross bikes �� recreationally for a couple of DIRT DIGGER: At top, years, he’s had some coach- islander Deva Middle- �� ing from his cousin, Howie ton (11) competed in the Spencer, who races moto- super mini class at the �� cross professionally. Pacific Northwest Ama- Spencer entered the first teur Challenge Moto- �� round of the Canadian cross race in Nanaimo on Motorsport Racing Club �� June 12. johncameron.ca (CMRC) National Cham- pionships that occurred at the same track on the same weekend. But Spencer had a minor accident on his Suzuki 250 and did not qualify. He went on to the CMRC second- MINI MOTO: At right, �� round event in Mission on Islander Wes Picker- �� June 20 where he placed ing placed third among 17th. His next competition is seven and eight year �� in Calgary on June 26-27. olds at the Pacific North �� An exhibition event at West Amateur Challenge �� Wastelands also saw islander at the Wasteland Moto- �� Jeff Lacy participate in a dirt cross Park in Nanaimo on �� drag race. June 12. �� Middleton brothers Deva Photo by Mitchell Sherrin �� (11) and Chela (9) of Salt “It was a whole weekend The Middleton boys have But the Middletons love �� Spring also attended the �� of racing. It was fun for us been riding motocross bikes the sport and they get lots �� Nanaimo’s Amateur Chal- �� to see how the pros do it,” for three years and started of practice by trail riding in �� lenge in the 85cc and 65cc said the Middletons’ father racing last year. the yard and going to Mount �� super-mini classes but they �� David. “As a parent, it’s kind of Bruce with their dad. �� did not place on the podium. Some 8,000 fans attended scary seeing them go out “They’ll be really looking �� “They did very well for the Wastelands to witness there because someone gets forward to the summer series �� themselves. the CMRC event. hurt in almost every race.” race,” said David Middleton. �� Island rower wins World Cup silver �� Salt Spring’s Barney Williams seized weight double were the gold-medal caught by the U.S. team before the end. �� a silver medal at a World Cup rowing winners. The Canadians finished almost two �� competition in Switzerland on Sunday. The men’s four and men’s heavy- seconds behind. �� Canada’s rowing team won five med- weight four placed second and the Williams, Jake Wetzel and Cam Baerg �� als overall, including two gold, at the men’s pair picked up a bronze. of Saskatoon and Tom Herschmiller of �� competition in Lucerne. Williams’ heavyweight four rowing Comox will now set their sights on the �� The men’s eight and women’s light- crew led for most of their race, but were summer Olympics in Athens. �� ss sheet metal #2 May 26 ��ss sheet metal #3 � July 7 ss sheet metal #1 June 23 june 9 Aug. 4 July 21

�� B6 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 SPORTS & RECREATION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Local cyclists show mettle A boat-load of island- mass start out of a corral. the event six times. He post- ers survived steel-smelt- “It’s probably the biggest ed a 3:51 last year and a 4:06 ing conditions to place in mass-start race in North in 2002 but conditions were top positions at the Test of America,” Nilssen said. more adverse this year, he Metal Mountain Bike Race The mass start through a said. in Squamish Saturday. Squamish suburb requires Nilssen and Jones might Local coast guard officer assertive riding to avoid col- have both posted their best John Nilssen placed fifth lisions, he said. results but they were stunned in the men’s Masters Sport “You get 800 people fun- by the abilities of the race division for men aged 40- nelling around corners and leaders. plus with a time of three they collide.” “It’s amazing how fast hours and 52 minutes. This year, weather added they go compared to regular “You’ve got to put lots of further adversity to the race citizens.” miles in before you go to with temperatures arcing over Carter Hovey had the race like that if you don’t 33 degrees Celsius. The Test best overall time this year to want to die out there.” of Metal is so challenging cruise home in 2:40. Nilssen was one of 800 that racers are ejected from A synchronous set of races racers who challenged them- the event if they do not reach for teens saw islander Ryan selves to face the 67-kilo- two cut-off points before pre- Jones place 11th in the 20- metre course. The gruelling determined time limits. kilometre Mini Me Masher cycling event is so popular Nilssen competed in the division for youth aged 11- SEALS GATHER: At that registration was full by event with fellow coast guard 12 with a time of 1:09. top, the Salt Spring Seals March 9. officer Sid Jones, who was The three local riders are arrive at Vesuvius Beach The Test of Metal covers in the Citizen Men 40-plus preparing for several other after swimming across 35 kilometres of single track category. Jones finished in mountain-bike races, triath- Stuart Channel in an and a 1,200-metre elevation 5:15, 15 minutes faster than lons, time trials and road Island Wildlife Natural gain. As an additional hur- his 2002 race time. races over the summer sea- Care Centre fundraiser dle, the race begins with a Nilssen has competed in son. held Sunday. Photo by Derrick Lundy Swim results posted HIGH Although a large school of Salt Spring Stingrays swimmers attended competitive meets in Duncan and Victoria ROLLERS last weekend, results had not been posted by the Driftwood’s Following are recent high press time Tuesday. Special Olympics bowling However, late results from the Port Alberni meet two league scores at Kings Lane weeks ago were finally available. Recreation: Top 10 placements at that meet, plus best times (BTs) were May 26: Gloria Dale, 144; as follows: Sharon Way, 149; Jimmy Div. 1: Liam Sinclair, two 7ths, 2 BTS; Beck, 161; Jason Newport, Div. 3: Sierra Lundy, five 1sts, 2nd, 4BTs; Grace Morgan, 183; Mahjor Bains, 195. May 31: Carlos Manzano, SWIMMING SEAL: At one 3rd, two 4ths, two 5ths, 6th, 3 BTs; Matilda Morgan, two 5ths, two 7ths, 4 BTs; Evan Nickerson, 9th, 10th; 189; Jason Newport, 164, left, one of the Salt Spring Div. 4: Danica Lundy, 1st, 2nd, two 3rds, 4th, 5th, 6 BTs; 217; Sharon Way, 178; Mah- Seals glides through the Div. 5: Brendan Nickerson, two 1sts, 2nd, two 3rds, 4th, jor Bains, 187, 151; Stuart water in Sunday’s swim. 5BTs. Elliott, 143; Jimmy Beck, johncameron.ca Swimmers Adriene Harkema, Jess Harkema and Olivia 175. Morgan swam their first meets of the year, setting their times June 2: Gloria Dale, 149; in each event. Sharon Way, 175.

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�� what’sYOUR TELEVISION GUIDEon �� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD PAGE B7 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 �� THIS �� WEEK’S �� MOVIES �� WEDNESDAY, JUN 23 �� 7:00 PM �� 3\ ++ Devil's Pond (2003, Thriller) A �� honeymoon becomes a nightmare when a husband �� plots to trap his new wife on an island. Kip Pardue, �� Tara Reid (1h30) �� 8:00 PM �� f\ The Real Howard Spitz (1998, �� Comedy) An 8-year-old girl convinces an unlucky �� detective novelist to write a children’s book. Kelsey �� Grammer, Amanda Donohoe (2h) �� 8:30 PM �� 3\ ++++ Narc (2002, Thriller) A �� suspended undercover narcotics officer is reluctantly �� goaded back into active duty. Ray Liotta, Jason �� Patric (2h) �� 9:00 PM �� 4\ ++ A Walk on the Moon (1998, �� Drama) A bored housewife experiences a sexual reawakening with a traveling “blouse man.” Viggo �� Mortensen, Diane Lane (2h) e\ + Legionnaire (1998, Action) A fugitive returns from exile to win back the love of his life, a mob boss’ mistress. Jean-Claude Van Damme, �� Nicholas Farrell (2h) o\ +++ Mermaids (1990, Comedy) A sexy mother is a constant source of embarrassment to her confused teenage daughter. Cher, Winona �� Ryder (2h) 10:00 PM r\ +++ The Gospel According to St. Mathew (1966, Drama) Marxism and Catholicism �� collide in a Messiah who rages against social injustice. �� Enrique Irazoqui, Margherita Caruso (2h45) �� 10:30 PM �� 3\ ++ Normal (2003, Drama) A middle- aged man tells his family that he wishes to have a sex-change operation. Jessica Lange, Tom �� Wilkinson (2h) �� 11:30 PM �� 2\ ++++ Changi (2001, Drama) 60 years after WWII, 6 veterans reunite and bring up memories �� of their incarceration. Stephen Curry, Leon Ford (1h15) �� 0\ Le Coeur au poing (1998, Drame) Affamée de passion, Louise arrête des passants et se �� met à leur disposition. Pascale Montpetit, Guy �� Nadon (2h10) THURSDAY, JUN 24 �� 7:00 PM 3\ +++ The Man On The Train (2002, Drama) A teacher and a gangster meet and �� soon come to envy each other’s way of life. Jean Rochefort, Johnny Hallyday (1h30) �� 8:00 PM 2\ The Many Trials of One Jane Doe �� (2002, Drama) The true story of a woman, who, after a traumatizing rape, refuses to remain a victim. Wendy Crewson, Steven Mackintosh (2h) �� f\ ++ The Presidio (1988, Thriller) A �� detective investigating a murder clashes with an officer �� when he falls for his daughter. Sean Connery, �� Mark Harmon (2h) �� 8:30 PM 3\ + Absolon (2003, Sci-Fi) A detective investigates the death of a doctor who may have found a cure for a plague. Lou Diamond Phillips, Ron Perlman (1h45) 9:00 PM �� 6\\ ++ Bad Faith (2000, Suspense) A reporter uncovers a police conspiracy that allows a �� serial killer to run rampant. Tony Nardi, Michael Moriarty (2h) �� e\ +++ Hard Core Logo (1996, Comedy) A punk band goes on a harrowing �� last-gasp reunion tour throughout Western Canada. Callum Keith Rennie, Terry David Mulligan (2h) o\ +++ Summer Rental (1985, Comedy) �� An hallucinating air-traffic controller takes a vacation

� where everything goes wrong. John Candy, Rip �� Tor n (1h30) �� 10:00 PM �� r\ ++ The Murders in the Rue Morgue �� (1986, Mystery) A retired master detective �� secretly works to solve a seemingly senseless murder. �� George C. Scott, Rebecca Mornay (2h) 10:15 PM �� 3\ ++++ Lord of the Rings: The Two �� Towers (2002, Fantasy) Two Hobbits continue to �� brave terrible danger during their mission to destroy a �� ring. Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen (3h45) �� 11:30 PM �� 2\ Post Mortem (1999, Drama) A troubled single mother steals from unsuspecting men to �� take care of her child. Gabriel Arcand, Sylvie �� Moreau (2h) �� FRIDAY, JUN 25 �� 6:00 PM �� r\ ++ The Last Outlaw (1994, Western) �� Graff joins the side of the law where he hunts �� his enemies and kills them one by one. Mickey Rourke, Dermot Mulroney (2h) �� t\ ++++ Sharpe's Waterloo (1994, �� War) Sharpe temporarily resumes his military career �� when Napoleon escapes from exile. Sean Bean, �� Daragh O’Malley (2h) ��

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FRIDAY, JUN 25 �� 7:00 PM 3\ + Gigli (2003, Crime Story) A thug �� falls in love with a lesbian who is sent to oversee �� his abduction job. Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez �� (2h) �� 7:30 PM �� o\ + Drop Dead Fred (1991, Fantasy) �� A repressed young woman is revisited by her �� childhood imaginary friend. Phoebe Cates, Tim �� Matheson (1h40) �� 8:00 PM �� q\ ++ Scoop (1987, Drama) A nature �� writer is sent to an African country to cover �� a looming revolution. Michael Maloney, Denholm Elliott (2h) �� e\d\ + Lost Souls (1999, Thriller) �� A young woman who was once possessed by �� the devil tries to save a man from the same fate. �� Winona Ryder, John Hurt (2h) f\ ++ �� Perry Mason: Case of the �� Sinister Spirit (1987, Mystery) After a night �� of occult occurrences at an old, haunted hotel a �� mystery writer dies. Raymond Burr, William �� Katt (2h) �� 9:00 PM �� 3\ Something The Lord Made (2004, Drama) Looks at the relationship between heart �� surgery pioneers Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas. �� Alan Rickman, Mos Def (2h) �� 9:10 PM �� o\ ++ Judge Dredd (1995, Action) A �� member of an all-powerful, futuristic police force is framed for murder by his brother. Sylvester � Stallone, Armand Assante (1h35) 10:00 PM �� r\ ++ Au Pair Girls (1979, Drama) Live-in European maids have their own way with their employers. Gabrielle Drake, Astrid Frank �� (1h30) t\ ++++ Sharpe's Waterloo (1994, �� War) Sharpe temporarily resumes his military career when Napoleon escapes from exile. Sean Bean, Daragh O’Malley (2h) 10:45 PM �� o\ +++ Crossing the Bridge (1992, Drama) Three Detroit teens are offered a fortune to transport drugs into the U.S. from Canada. Josh �� Charles, Jason Gedrick (1h45) 11:30 PM �� 0\ +++ Mac (1993, Drame de �� moeurs) Trois frères vivent des conflits après �� avoir fondé une petite compagnie de construction. �� Michael Badalucco, Carl Capotorto (2h10) �� r\ ++ Justine (aka Cruel Passions) �� (1977, Drama) Two sisters, expelled from a �� convent, make their way to London and find work in �� a brothel. Koo Stark, Lydia Lisle (1h45) �� SATURDAY, JUN 26 �� 6:00 PM �� t\ +++ The Great Train Robbery �� (1979, Comedy) In Victorian England, a criminal �� plans to steal a shipment of gold from a moving �� train. Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland �� (2h30) �� 6:30 PM �� 0\ +++ Sommersby (1993, Drame) �� Après une guerre, une jeune femme voit revenir �� son mari qu’elle croyait mort au combat. Richard �� Gere, Jodie Foster (2h30) �� 7:00 PM �� 3\ +++ Freaky Friday (2003, �� Comedy) An overworked mother and her �� daughter adapt to each other’s life when they switch bodies. Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan �� (2h) �� 7:30 PM �� 2\ ++++ Blazing Saddles (1974, �� Western) A wicked territorial agent hires thugs �� to chase the residents out of a small white town. Gene Wilder, Cleavon Little (2h) � 8:00 PM f\ ++ Higher Learning (1995, Drama) Follows three students as they deal with the Never Run Out Local delivery complexities of college life in the 1990s. Laurence from our Fishburne, Omar Epps (2h) k\ +++ A.I.: Artificial Intelligence Again! 20,000 litre (2001, Sci-Fi) A robot boy longs to become on-island human so that he can regain his human mother’s alt Spring Propane love. Haley Joel Osment, Jude Law (3h) storage facility 8:30 PM CALL 537-2006 e\j\ +++ Keeping the Faith (2000, S Comedy) Two boyhood friends become members of the clergy and fall in love with the same woman. �� Ben Stiller, Edward Norton (2h30) �� 9:00 PM

�� 3\ The Last Casino (2003, Drama) To �� free himself of debt, a math professor instructs �� students in the art of counting cards. Katharine �� Isabelle, Albert Chung (1h30) �� 6\\ ++ Voyage of the Unicorn (2002, �� Fantasy) A grief stricken mythology scholar and �� his daughters are thrust into a fantasy world. Beau Bridges, Chantal Conlin (2h) �� t\ +++ The Great Train Robbery �� (1979, Comedy) In Victorian England, a criminal �� plans to steal a shipment of gold from a moving �� train. Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland (2h30) �� o\ ++ Breaking In (1989, Comedy) An �� aging thief instructs a young apprentice in the fine �� art of breaking and entering. Burt Reynolds, �� Albert Salmi (1h35) �� 9:30 PM 2\ ++++ �� Saving Private Ryan (1998, War) A group of soldiers are ordered to find and �� rescue a paratrooper from the frontlines. Tom �� Hanks, Matt Damon (3h15) �� 10:00 PM �� r\ +++ Bound (1996, Suspense) An �� ex-con and a mob mistress begin an affair and scheme to steal laundered Mafia money. Gina �� Gershon, Jennifer Tilly (2h) �� 10:30 PM �� 3\ ++ Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The �� Cradle of Life (2003, Adventure) Lara Croft �� pursues a Chinese crime boss in order to regain the mythical Pandora’s Box. Angelina Jolie, Gerard � Butler (2h) �� 0\ +++ La Fièvre d’aimer (1990,

� Drame de moeurs) Un cadre entretient une �� liaison avec une serveuse, malgré leurs différences. �� Susan Sarandon, James Spader (2h15) �� 10:50 PM �� o\ ++ Majority Rule (1992, Drama) �� A woman endures the struggle of a lifetime when �� she decides to run for president. Blair Brown, Donald Moffat (1h30) �� SUNDAY, JUN 27 6:00 PM �� 3\ ++ How To Deal (2003, Comedy/ �� Drama) A disillusioned teenager refuses to �� believe that true love exists, until she meets a boy. �� Mandy Moore, Trent Ford (2h) �� r\ ++ Rising Sun (1993, Thriller) Two investigators race against time to solve a murder �� case when politics interfere. Sean Connery, �� Wesley Snipes (4h30) �� t\ ++++ The Train (1965, War) A �� railway ofﬁcial must stop a train in which a Nazi is �� moving priceless art treasures. Burt Lancaster, Paul Scoﬁeld (3h) �� 8:00 PM �� 2\ +++ Henry VIII (2003, Drama) The �� life of tyrant and womanizer Henry VIII, the man �� who changed England forever. Ray Winstone, �� Helena Bonham-Carter (2h) �� EVENTS DINING GUIDE VISITOR INFO WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK Salt Spring Map Inside A Weekly Feature of the Gulf Islands Driftwood WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 • B9

Salt Spring Visitor �� Conservancy hosts weekly ��

�� Vogt nature reserve walks �� This summer, Salt Spring visitors and residents endangered Garry oak �� will have the chance to explore the beautiful ecosystem, unique to Andreas Vogt Nature Reserve on weekly tours Canada’s west coast islands. given by Andrea LeBorgne of the Salt Spring Island In the past 150 years, Conservancy (SSIC). most of B.C.’s Garry oak The tours, which will run Sunday mornings from areas have been cleared, and �� June 27 to August 29, can accommodate a maximum now less than ﬁve per cent �� of 20 participants per walk. remain in a near-natural �� The group will meet and carpool from the condition. �� ArtSpring parking lot at 9 a.m., or at the intersection Hikers will also learn �� of Stewart Road and Jasper Road around 9:20. about land stewardship and �� After arriving at the site near the south end of the herbivore studies being island, LeBorgne will lead groups on a two-and-a- done on the 72-acre reserve half hour tour through the scenic reserve. donated to SSIC by Cordula She provides insightful information about plants, Vogt and Oda Nowrath in ﬂowers and trees, as well as their December 2002. historical uses by First Nations Throughout the hike, LeBorgne shares a wealth Hikers can sit people. of knowledge and her enthusiasm enhances the back, listen to birds and watch Colourful sketches and factual experience from beginning to end. the tall grass details can be found on signs made A suggested donation of $15 per person or $10 for sway in the by students in SSIC education SSIC members will go towards the funding of future breeze. programs, drawing attention to education events. different plant species along the The terrain includes a few inclines and rocky areas, �� trail so participants should wear good walking shoes and The midway point of the tour bring one litre of water. �� is the perfect spot for a short rest, offering a shady Depending on the weather, hikers may want to pack refuge and a fabulous view of Mount Maxwell. raingear or sunscreen. �� Hikers can sit back, listen to birds and watch the Participants should pre-register at the SSIC booth tall grasses sway in the breeze. at the Saturday market, or contact LeBorgne at 537- �� Once the hike resumes, participants will pass an 8464. ��

�� HARBOUR HOUSE �� Licensed �� LIQUOR STORE �� 121 Upper Ganges Rd – at rear of building �� THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL ��

�� Large selection of Cold Beer, Wines, Ciders, �� Coolers, and Spirits plus domestic and imported Cigars �� Open Daily 9am - 11pm 537-1919 ��

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�� B10 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

�� Happy � �� summer �� holidays! � �� WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK WED. THURS. FRI. SAT. SUN. MON. TUES. June 23 June 24 June 25 June 26 June 27 June 28 June 29 Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Vocal Quartet. Connie Pool Tourney. Vesuvius Bar Adam Reese. The Local, 7 p.m. Barley Bros. Fulford Inn Roy Reynolds Trio. Sunday Susan Cogan. Folk, jazz, Karaoke with Tom Hooper. Holmes, Anke Smeele, Richard & Grill, 9 p.m. good-bye Graeme Maltby Dinner Jazz at Moby’s, 8 p.m. world music at Tree House Tree House Cafe. Hayden, Alan Robertson, with show. 8 p.m Cafe. Beth Ranney on piano. Music & Other Activities Alan Moberg. West-coast Sensuality and Earth in Synergy. Funky, folky & fun Women’s Art. Lecture by art- Munch. All Saints, 12:10 p.m. at Tree House Cafe. �� balladeer at Tree House Cafe. Other Activities Nine & Dine. Dinner & golf Brad Cummings. Comedy- ist Liliana Kleiner at ArtSpring, Annual Strawberry Tea & at SS Golf Club. Book tee time ventriloquist show and dinner 7-9 p.m. ��fundraiser for SS Elementary. Blues by the Bay. With Gene Entertainment. SS Seniors, Other Activities at 537-2121. Grooms at The Local, 4 p.m. Federal Election 2004. 2-4 p.m. SSE gym, 5:30 for dinner; 6:30 Vote from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Other Activities ��for show. Wednesday Night Live! Friendship Bracelets Other Activities Workshop. Fables Cottage. Le Jardin Autofertile. Self- Circle Dance Group. Every Open stage at Moby’s, 9 p.m. Shades. Semi-acoustic group 537-0028. Stretching Seminar. Living fertile, no-till gardening work- second Tuesday at Core Inn, at Tree House Cafe. shop. 115 Forest Ridge Road, Stack Sisters. Heavenly Strong event, GISS multipur- 7-8:30 p.m. Info: 538-1794. Ask the Experts. Diabetes 5:30-8:30. Info: 653-9122. harmonies at Tree House Cafe. �� Scott Nolan Band. Anise, pose room, 7:30 p.m. nurse educator at uptown Farmers Market. In the�� 9 p.m. Other Activities Pharmasave, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Farewell Party for Barb Axiational Realignment. United Church meadow, 10 Ruddell. SS Co-op Preschool With Nancy Peel, 10 a.m. Info: a.m. - 2 p.m. Other Activities 537-4919. �� SS Builders Guild. Gord members and alumni potluck event. Lions Hall, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Healing Circle. For all heal-�� Ellis is guest speaker. ��SS Co-op Preschool. Open ing practitioners. StarBooks, ArtSpring, 4-6 p.m. House, 10 a.m. - noon. Jean Barman Book Tuesdays, 5:15. Launch. Maria Mahoi of the �� Farmers Institute Flea SS Garden Club. Topic: All Islands launched at ArtSpring, Welcome to Satsang. About Roses. Meaden Hall, 7 p.m. Market. At the Institute, 2-5 p.m. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ganges Yoga Studio. Tuesdays, �� Beading Workshop for Kids. SSI Conservancy Guided 7 p.m. Fables Cottage. 537-0028. Skatepark Groundbreaking. Walks. Meet Sundays at Ceremony, skate demos, park ArtSpring parking lot, 9 a.m. Neighbourhood Drop Inn. ��plans. Kanaka Road, 10 a.m. Wednesdays at Beaver Point �� Space limited. Info: Andrea, Hall, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 537-8464. �� Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary Society. Regular �� monthly meeting. Lions Hall, 1:30 p.m. �� Cinema �� Troy — Brad Pitt is Achilles, Orlando Bloom plays Paris and Diane Kruger �� is Helen in this epic set in ancient Greece. With Peter O’Toole, �� Brendan Gleeson and Brian Cox. �� Then on Wed., June 3, Spiderman 2 opens at Cinema Central on the same day as the rest of the country with a 3 p.m. matinee. �� Cable �� SSTV Cable Channel 12 broadcasts this Saturday, June 26, with pro- gramming running continuously for 24 hours beginning at 5 p.m. �� The All-Candidates meeting. Sponsored by the Driftwood newspaper and moderated by Kimberly Lineger. Last weekend at GISS, SqueezeSqueeze Me!Me! �� Jennifer Burgis (NDP), Andrew Lewis (Green), Gary Lunn �� (Conservative) and David Mulroney (Liberal) represented their par- �� ties, engaged in friendly debate and answered questions put to them by Salt Spring citizens. In this two-hour unedited recording � �� of the event, check out what our riding’s hopefuls have to say before casting your votes and ushering in a new federal regime on � �� election day. � ��

�� 1-800-887-4321 � �� www.tempurcanada.com The only mattress Tempur is sold in over 50 countries

�� Exhibitions �� recognized by NASA worldwide, with hundreds of � �� and certified by the dealers across Canada. � �� Clay & Chlorophyll�� — Pat Webber opens her pottery-filled garden at Space Foundation 425 Stewart Road on Sat.-Sun., June 26-27, from 10 to 5. �� A better night’s sleep, no springs attached!

�� Lynn Demers shows new sculptures and Wim Blom his paintings at the �� J. Mitchell Gallery through July 15. ArtCraft runs daily at Mahon Hall, 10-5, featuring the Salt Spring Gardens Showcase until June 29. UNCLE ALBERT’S FURNITURE �� 107 2nd St. Duncan Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30 �� Kim Dalton shows paintings at Barb’s Buns. 1-800-593-5303 Sun 11-4 John Jacques is the featured artist at Island Savings until July.

�� Bar & Bistro �� Liquor Store �� T he inLocal �� Gasoline Alley ��

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�� Salt Spring Island's Wednesday, June 23, 2004 • B11 �� Savory �� Selections �� anges Village Market, better known as GVM, �� G is celebrating its 20th �� year on Salt Spring Island. �� The store opened in the 5,000 �� square foot Harbour Building in downtown Ganges in l984 �� and moved to their present �� location of 22,000 square feet in l989.

�� The store is a completely independent food store, Salt Spring Island owned and �� operated. It joined a buying group made up of other independent food stores from Vancouver Island five years ago which has allowed access to volume buying savings and offers the store a better variety of product while remaining competitive. The store’s goal �� is to offer very best quality and freshness at affordable �� prices. �� The different departments A variety of fresh produce from local producers and around the world is available at GVM. offer the customer a complete �� grocery shopping experience. food section has a wide range of products GVM is a strong supporter of community The meat department offers and�� has a reputation�� for freshness and non-profit organizations with special only the very best cuts of meat. cleanliness. emphasis on youth programs. Remember The deli has a full range of to save your tapes and place them in the box meal solutions from the lightest To provide for continued quality service for the charity of your choice. The donation of snacks to entrees and choices to the�� customers, improvements�� to the store we provide to that charity will help with the for the low carb conscious. The have been ongoing over the past few years success of their program. It is one way bakery now specializes in more with the addition�� of a post office, an ATM of saying how proud we are to be a part of of your favourite desserts and machine and the recent installment of new such a vibrant and unique community. specialty breads. Creative cakes modern energy efficient freezers and dairy for all occasions are available cases.�� The weekly 10% Tuesday continues The management of GVM extends its �� and gaining popularity. The to be a ��popular�� day for our customers. If gratitude to its many valued customers for �� produce department strives there ��is an�� item that a customer is seeking their tremendous support over the years. for freshness and variety of and is not able to find it in the store, we That support enables growth and provides �� product from local producers will go�� out of our way to obtain the item for a healthy environment for your grocery �� and around the world. Our bulk for�� them.�� shopping pleasure. ��

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�� Check The Driftwood’s �� Savory Selections �� feature every week for an in-depth �� profile on Salt Spring’s �� favorite restaurants.��

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�� GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD WHAT’S ON TV WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 ▲ B13 �� SUNDAY, JUN 27 d\ +++ Punchline (1988, Comedy) The �� ups and downs of aspiring stand-up comedians in a �� New York City nightclub. Tom Hanks, Sally Field �� (2h30) f\ +++ Robocop 2 (1990, Sci-Fi) A �� cyborg drug lord becomes a threat to Robocop and �� his latest robotic brain implant. Peter Weller, �� Nancy Allen (2h) �� 9:00 PM �� 3\ +++ Everyday People (2003, Drama) �� A group of racially diverse New Yorkers rub elbows in Raskin’s, a Brooklyn diner. Steven Axelrod, �� Bridget Barkan (1h30) �� 4\ + The Rich Man's Wife (1996, �� Suspense) A young woman finds herself in danger �� after being framed for her rich husband’s murder. Halle Berry, Peter Greene (2h) �� 7\ The Death and Life of Nancy Eaton �� (2004, Drama) The surreal true crime story about �� the murder of department store heiress Nancy Eaton. �� Jessica Pare, Brendan Fletcher (2h) �� e\ +++ Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999, Comedy) A groovy spy �� travels back in time to stop his arch nemesis from �� taking over the world. Mike Myers, Heather �� Graham (2h) �� t\ ++++ The Train (1965, War) A railway �� official must stop a train in which a Nazi is moving priceless art treasures. Burt Lancaster, Paul �� Scofield (3h) �� o\ +++ Throw Momma From the Train �� (1987, Comedy) A childish man attempts to � persuade his writing professor to ‘exchange murders’ with him. Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal (1h30) �� j\ The Soul Collector (1999, Romance) A banished spirit is surprised to find human emotions �� are more complicated than expected. Melissa �� Gilbert, Bruce Greenwood (2h30) �� k\ ++ Practical Magic (1998, Fantasy) �� Two sisters struggle to use their gift for magic to overcome the obstacles of true love. Nicole �� Kidman, Sandra Bullock (2h) �� 10:30 PM �� 3\ + Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and �� Blonde (2003, Comedy) A sassy girl heads �� to Washington D.C. to get an anti-animal testing �� bill passed. Reese Witherspoon, Sally Field �� (1h45) �� r\ +++ God Said "Ha" (1998, Comedy) �� In this film of her one woman show, Julia Sweeney �� recounts the worst year of her life. Julia Sweeney, �� Quentin Tarantino (1h50) �� 10:45 PM �� o\ ++ I-Man (1986, Sci-Fi) A cab driver �� accidentally encounters an alien gas which makes him �� impervious to injury. Scott Bakula, Joey Cramer �� (1h35) �� 11:25 PM �� 0\ +++++ Fenêtre sur cour (1954, �� Drame) Un photographe presse un crime et tente �� de confondre l’assassin. James Stewart, Grace �� Kelly (2h5) �� MONDAY, JUN 28 �� 6:00 PM �� r\ ++++ Easter Parade (1948, �� Musical) A man finds love as he tries to turn a � chorus girl into a star to upstage his ex-partner. Judy Garland, Fred Astaire (2h) 8:00 PM f\ + Nailed (2001, Drama) A man struggles to please his father and live up to his responsibilities as a parent. Rachel Blanchard, Harvey Keitel (2h) ECYCLING ASTE ERVICE 9:00 PM LAURIE’S R & W S e\ ++++ Wag the Dog (1997, Comedy) The president’s advisers hire a Hollywood producer to stage a war and win over the public. Dustin DROP-OFF: 8am - 5pm Monday thru Saturday Hoffman, Robert De Niro (2h) o\ ++ Meatballs II (1984, Comedy) The Next to Ganges Village Market CALL 653-9279 future of Camp Sasquatch is decided in a match with Camp Patton’s boxing champion. Paul Reubens, PICK-UP: Commercial & Residential Archie Hahn (1h30) 10:00 PM 0\ Trop, c'est trop (1996, Comédie) Le Large Clean-ups & Recycling directeur d’une galerie s’invente un jumeau afin de AN ISLAND FAMILY SINCE 1861 courtiser deux soeurs. Melanie Griffith, Antonio Banderas (2h10) **Please note: Due to lack of storage space, the “Art Thing” pictures are for sale, by donation, Mon. thru Sat. Many thanks to those supplying the 3\ ++ Below (2002, Horror) Unexplainable pictures and those supporting our local charities, Core Inn, Greenwoods & Lady Minto. things occur aboard a WWII submarine after a routine rescue operation. Chuck Ellsworth, Crispin Laurie & Nancy Hedger Layfield (1h45) 11:30 PM r\ +++ Eve's Bayou (1997, Drama) A young girl is traumatized when she sees her �� father flirting with a beautiful woman. Samuel L. Jackson, Diahann Carroll (2h) �� 11:45 PM �� 3\ + Chasing Beauties (1999, Comedy) �� A man is cursed with falling in love with other men’s �� love interests. Hill Harper, David Moscow �� (1h30) �� TUESDAY, JUN 29 �� 6:00 PM �� 3\ The Last Casino (2003, Drama) To free �� himself of debt, a math professor instructs students �� in the art of counting cards. Katharine Isabelle, �� Albert Chung (2h) �� r\ +++ Jesus Christ Superstar (1973, �� Musical) A rock opera that portrays, in music, the �� last seven days Jesus Christ lived on Earth. Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson (2h) �� 8:00 PM �� 2\ +++ Henry VIII (2003, Drama) The �� life of tyrant and womanizer Henry VIII, the man who �� changed England forever. Ray Winstone, Helena �� Bonham-Carter (2h) 3\ ++++ �� Angels in America (2003, �� Drama) A group of Americans confront different �� aspects of AIDS during the Reagan era. Al Pacino, �� Meryl Streep (1h) �� f\ +++ A Gathering of Old Men (1987, �� Crime Story) A group of black men each take responsibility for the murder of a bigoted white farmer. �� Louis Gossett Jr., Richard Widmark (2h) �� 9:00 PM �� 4\ ++ Abraxas: Guardian of the � Universe (1990, Sci-Fi) An intergalactic police officer fights his ex-partner who wants to destroy the �� universe. Jesse Ventura, Sven Ole-Thorsen (2h) �� 6\\ +++ Haven't We Met Before? (2002, �� Suspense) A law student finds herself at the �� mercy of a man claiming to know her from a past life. �� Nicollette Sheridan, Page Fletcher (2h) e\ +++ Ride with the Devil (2000, �� Drama) A gang of “bushwhackers” forms a �� resistance against the Yankees during the Civil War. �� Skeet Ulrich, Tobey Maguire (2h35) �� o\ ++ Just a Walk in the Park (2002, �� Comedy) A professional dog-walker falls in love with a woman he believes to be a millionaire. �� George Eads, Jane Krakowski (1h30) �� 10:00 PM �� r\ +++ All Night Long (1981, Comedy) �� A disgruntled man who hates all aspects of his life �� enters into a love affair in protest. Gene Hackman, Diane Ladd (1h45) �� 11:00 PM �� 3\ ++ 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002, �� Comedy) A young man decides to observe Lent by �� abstaining from all sexual contact for 40 days. Josh �� Hartnett, Shanynn Sossamon (2h) �� 11:30 PM 0\ ++++ Et Dieu créa la femme (1956, �� Drame) Juliette est amoureuse d’Antoine mais �� par dépit épouse Michel. Brigitte Bardot, Curd �� Jurgens (2h10) �� B14 ▲ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 SPORTS & RECREATION GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Banquet names sports winners Gulf Islands Secondary School athletes were honoured last Thursday at a special awards banquet. Award winners are as follows: Volleyball • Junior Girls A: Emma Rimmer, most valuable player (MVP); Molly Hosie, most improved (MI); Jes- sica Wilson, coach’s choice (CC). •Junior Girls B: Malia Banman, MVP; Caitlin Hily- er, MI; Tike Okuda, CC. • Junior Boys: Jeremy GREAT GOLFER: From left to right, Ladies Field Day Byron, MVP; Elan Bron- stein, MI; Josh Benloulou, event organizers Gladys Campbell and Femmy Schuur- CC. mans present low-net trophy to Joanna Barrett. Photo contributed • Senior Girls: Caitlin Tay- lor, MVP; Erin Hornell, MI; Sarah Larson, CC. • Senior Boys: Brodie TOP GUN: Among the winners announced at a Gulf Islands Secondary School Barrett and Butler McAstocker and Bryan athletics awards banquet last week was Kim Cormack accepting the senior girls Hunsberger, MVP; Simon basketball MVP award from Ellie McKeague. Photo by Derrick Lundy Fischer, MI. top net scores at Soccer Severn, MVP; Paul Magnus- Howe, MI; Ria Okuda, CC. Robin Yin, MVP; Indre • Junior Girls: Jennifer son, MI; Brook Speed, CC. • Senior Boys: Gordie Thiel, MI; Jessica Doll- Akerman, MVP; Carolyn Akerman, MVP; Jesse Hran- heiser, CC. heat-soaked tourney Pomajzl, MI; Emily Myers, Basketball • Junior Girls: Avery chuk, MI; Bryan Hunsberg- Cross Country/ CC. er, CC. The annual Ladies Field Brown, MVP; Jennifer Aker- • Junior Boys: Jeremy man, MI; Valerie Harkema, Track Day invitational 18-hole Byron, MVP; Evan Mann, Rugby Senior Girls, Britta Rus- GOLF CC. Brodie McAstocker and stroke-play tourney was held MI; Paris Haase, CC. tad; Junior Girls, Carolyn at the Salt Spring Golf Club • Junior Boys: Josh Ben- Ryan O’Donnell, MVPs; • Senior Girls: Britta Rus- loulou, MVP; Nigel Kay, Pomajzl; Junior Boys, Low- in record-breaking heat on TEES Rusty Savage, MI; Chessi ell Rockliffe. tad, MVP; Becky Acheson, MI; Jordan Borth, CC. Miltner, CC. Saturday with a field of 41 Bob Marshall followed MI; Mira Mackey, CC. • Senior Girls: Kimber- women participating. Golf with a net 68, with John • Senior Boys: Jimmy ly Cormack, MVP; Sarah Tennis Vassa Drobyshev First place low gross was Campbell in third (69) and won by Cathy Chapman of Dave Paul with a 70. Fort Langley golf course • Shelagh Tulloch, Mona with an 84, followed by run- Coulter, Vi Austin and Verity Escapades biathlon challenges athletes ner-up Joyce O’Connor of McKenzie tied with a 26 in a Mount Brenton with a 92. women’s nine-hole division Last weekend’s Third Annual Kayak ended up winning by about two min- First low net was won by mixer with the 18-hole and and Run Biathlon was a great suc- utes,” said Rosen. Joanna Barrett of Salt Spring business ladies groups on cess, according to Jack Rosen of Island In the group category, Nick Bardon with a terrific round of 63, June 16. Escapades. and Jack Rosen won first place, fol- followed by Janet Butler of Mary Hogg, Ann Leigh- Individuals and two-person teams lowed by father-daughter team Wayne Salt Spring Island with a 70. Spencer, Joan Conlon and competed on a two-nautical-mile kayak and Natalie North. Jasper Snow Rosen Other notable Salt Spring McKenzie were chi-in win- course and an eight-kilometre run for and Dylan Hunsberger came in third. player wins went to Melanie ners. the Father’s Day event. “We had great prizes donated by all Iverson for closest to the pin • Pat Low was the low Grade 12 exchange students from of our sponsors at Island Escapades. on hole #15; longest drive, gross winner (107) and Germany cleaned up in the individual Everyone that entered won prizes. Marie Hopkins the low-net 25 handicap and under, to category, finishing with the three fast- There was also good support from fam- victor (80) in 18-hole divi- est times. A biathlon participant finishes ilies and friends.” Dora Reynolds; and longest sion medal play on June 15. the kayaking portion of Sunday’s drive, 26 handicap and over, Felix Gauger took first place and was Rosen extended thanks to Embe Bak- Gladys Campbell was low- awarded a hydration pack donated by race. ery and Thrifty Foods for providing to Pat Lavender. net runner up, while Janet • Gardy Webster came first Dakine, one of the event’s sponsors. after-race refreshments. Butler was the putt pott win- Island Escapades hopes to add with a net 66 in the men’s ner with 28. Dominique (last name unknown) “Felix did an incredible job in the day Schwengers Cup event came in second place, followed by Jan heat. It’s a very hilly course. He came cycling and swimming components to Gloria Lloyd won the hid- next year’s race, he added. on June 17. den hole competition (#2). Freund in third place. from way behind in second place and �� ! �� WOW��

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GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD SPORTS & RECREATION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2004 ▲ B15 Salt Spring coach scouts Wimbledon Islanders take in By MITCHELL SHERRIN grain, they’re not the best Staff Writer doubles players on the fact Islanders have their “Best” “You have to build a book on all sheet but the best player on man coaching players at the players on the tour.” the fact sheet doesn’t always Euro Cup event the illustrious Wimbledon win.” Local soccer players are attending the European Cup in Championship tennis tourna- — Mike Best Bowen and his partner Portugal this week. ment in England this week. Tripp Phillips defeated Mex- Salt Spring FC players Chris Jason, Harrison Jason, Chris Currently coaching at the Bush. “You have to build a book icans Santiago Gonzalez Langdon, Jesse Fisher and Salt Spring Dragons player Sue most renowned event in ten- “Later on, I gave him a ten- on all the players on the tour and Alejandro Hernandez in King flew to Portugal to witness European Cup soccer first- nis, Salt Spring-based Mike nis lesson at the U.S. Open in who are likely to face your the first round of the quali- hand this week. Best has worked with some 1987,” Best laughed. player.” fiers but lost to Hungarian FC keeper Jonathon Mcdonald opted to remain on Salt of the top players of the past In 2000, Best served as Best is also a grass-court Gergely Kisgyorgy and Pole Spring while his teammates pick up a few new moves from 30 years, but is humble about assistant coach at San Diego specialist who can prepare Lukasz Kubot in the second the top European players. his achievements. State University where the players for the idiosyncra- round. “It would be dynamite to go,” he said. “I don’t know anything team improved from a pre- sies of play on the unique Best was excited about “I’ll just sit back and watch and try to pick them out of the prospects for Jimmy Wang. about tennis. I teach what I season ranking of 54 to 19, surface. crowd.” “His entry ranking for ‘the making the NCAA final “The ball skids more and Quarter-final matches for the 16-team tourney begin was taught to teach,” he said qualies’ was 182, about mid- during a recent interview at 16 for the first time in the plays tricks. It’s not a uni- Thursday, semi-finals begin June 30 and the final match will dle of the pack. I coached wrap up on July 4. his Ganges home. school’s history. But now form bounce very often.” him with scouting and game Led to the game by a fami- he’s back on the ATP and He advises grass-court plan, strategy, et cetera and ly of local tennis enthusiasts, WTA tours. players to abbreviate the he made it through all three Classified Best offered his first clinic to “As a coach at this level, back swing in ground rounds in super form — win- islanders on the clay courts one spends very little time strokes, keep a closer watch ning all three rounds without Hotline at the Harbour House Hotel on stroke development,” on the ball and hit behind the dropping even a set.” back in the summer of 1974. Best said. “The primary opponent on the first volley. After the qualifiers, Wang 537-9933 “I’m still very passionate focus of a coach at this level “Grass is a faster surface was matched against 2003 about it. I learn all the time. is to prepare players for their so one doesn’t have time to Wimbledon semi-finalist You never know it all. You next game.” react.” Andy Roddick (seeded #2) �� can always learn another A specialist in psychology Even though Best has and they were set to play �� and strategy with an MBA attended Wimbledon for 11 Tuesday (though the game �� nuance to bring a player.” �� Best gives credit for his from Yale, Best scouts future years, he’s still passionate was delayed by rain at press �� tennis career to Stanford Uni- opponents by watching their about the event. time). �� versity and Stanford tennis matches with other players “It’s kind of fun being a “Now this might not be so �� significant if it weren’t for �� coach Dick Gould, who taught and charts every point in fine coach in the locker room. �� him the art of coaching. detail. You know who’s ailing and the fact that Jimmy is the ��Thor “Instead of dissuading me “It’s important to know who’s packing their bags.” first male player from Tai- �� wan to ever qualify for the �� to compete, he encouraged where that player hits the The event can be “stuffy” main draw of a grand slam.” �� ball on the big points.” with tradition at times but me to coach.” When Best is able to find �� Over the past three Players tend to fall into the aura of the event is over- any free time during his �� decades, Best has worked patterns when faced with whelmingly exciting, he work at Wimbledon, he will �� with most of the top play- challenging situations, he said. be interviewing players for a �� ers in the game. His client said. “The English are so batty new “how to” book aimed at list has included greats like “You want to know his for ‘their tournament’ that would-be professional tennis �� Billie-Jean King, Jim Grabb, comfort zone under pres- they will camp out 3,000 players. �� David Wheaton and Cana- sure. If your player knows deep for two or three nights “I’m getting to a point �� dian phenom Eric Dmytruk. that, it’s an edge.” in a row in hopes of getting where I will pare back tour �� Among career highlights, And Best looks for weak- tickets.” coaching.” �� Best took the U.S. junior nesses his players can Best is currently work- Best has been collecting �� team to China during the exploit. ing with sixth-seeded South contributions from over 80 �� current and past players, height of the Cold War in “If I know which stroke African doubles contender �� 1985 with 12 players, includ- bothers him the most, I can Kevin Ullyett, U.S. doubles coaches and experts to cre- �� ing Patrick McEnroe. tell my players to use it on competitor Devin Bowen and ate an exhaustive and com- �� “I got to meet the vice pre- them.” Taiwanese singles hopeful prehensive analysis on the �� mier of China who played Consequently, Best does Yeu-Tzuoo “Jimmy” Wang game that includes nutrition, �� tennis with our guys and not get to watch his own at Wimbledon. strategy, fitness and mental �� toughness. �� girls.” players as often as he’d like. “I think Kevin and [his �� And as a result of the When not scouting immedi- partner Wayne Black] are “What an aspiring pro goodwill trip, Best received ate adversaries, he collects playing very good doubles needs to know is that it’s �� right now and they could more than just hitting a fore- �� a thank-you letter from then information on other pos- �� U.S. vice-president George sible opponents. sneak through. Grain for hand.” Preschoolers send Ruddell farewells Generations of former preschool stu- from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Barb even before I knew of her legend. dents and parents are invited to share Guests are invited to bring finger I just knew her as a bright smile with SPECIAL playful memories of early childhood foods, bouquets of garden flowers to golden hair and a fabulous voice in the during a farewell party for Barb Rud- decorate the hall and small items for a alto section.” �� dell set for this Sunday. memory box that will be given to her. After her own children attended the Ruddell has taught at the Salt Spring “If anyone would like to put a picture preschool, Louwman worked as a sub- SALE �� Cooperative Preschool during her past or a card or a letter or some mementos, stitute teacher with Ruddell over the �� 20 years on the island. But next year they can bring them on the day of the past seven years and adopted her as a on she is leaving the island and preschool party.” mentor. teaching. Winton marvels at Ruddell’s accom- “I can’t think of a better person to use “She’s been such a huge part of so plishments that go well beyond the pale as a resource for working with small OLYMPIC STAIN many people’s lives for the past 20 of usual preschool teaching. children.” �� years while she’s been doing the ECE “Now she’s done that, it’s time for her A pleasantly abashed Ruddell was [early childhood educator] thing,” said to keep moving; to go on and conquer reluctant to say much about the upcom- Salt Spring Co-op Preschool president something else.” ing celebration. Sarah Winton. Preschool colleague and friend Syl- “It would be wonderful to see those Former students, parents and com- via Louwman hopes many people will 24-year-olds,” she smiled. �� munity members are invited to attend a come out to say farewell to Ruddell. For more information about the party, �� farewell party and potluck at Lions Hall “What’s really neat is that I knew call Sarah at 538-1743. � �� Solid & Transparent �� (while quantities last!) ��

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