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FIRE Dry weather nnivers ary fuels north end fi re Residents asked to stay ‘fi re smart’ BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF A half-acre fi re along North End Road on Thursday is a not-so-subtle reminder that extra caution is needed to prevent brush fires on the island, according to Salt Spring Fire Rescue Chief Tom Bremner. “Conditions are changing rapidly,” he said. The fire department received initial reports of a small fire at 981 North End Road just before noon on July 8. Bremner said the fire resulted from a faulty piece of farm equipment that PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY sparked the blaze while CUBA COLOUR: Amarah Gabriel, left, and Lou Ellis paint the Caravan to Cuba bus before it left Salt Spring. Story on page 13. workers were baling hay at Churchill Farm. “It burned fairly well and ISLANDS TRUST had quite an intensity to it,” Bremner said. The fire quickly spread through the freshly cut grass Trust charts ‘middle path’ on video issue and consumed half an acre of the field. Bremner said Local Trust Committee can’t justify $10,000 tab think, need to be something considered by [the the workers’ response and Trust] Executive Committee because of its rami- a rapid deployment of vol- fi cations in the whole Trust area,” she said. unteer and staff fi refi ghters BY SEAN MCINTYRE regarding the local LTC’s video policy. Video cameras will be allowed at local Trust limited the fi re’s impact. DRIFTWOOD STAFF According to the document, a local contractor committee meetings provided videographers None of the vehicles or Salt Spring trustees cite high costs as the main provided the ballpark fi gure of $10,200 per year limit their fi lming to LTC members and speakers structures near the fi re sus- reason to reject a proposal to have monthly to have 12 seven-hour meetings recorded and who don’t object to being fi lmed. tained any damage, he said. meetings fi lmed and posted online. made available online. Cameras must also be positioned in such a About 20 firefighters “It’s really clear that we don’t have $10,000 Trustee Christine Torgrimson suggested any way as to not obstruct or impeded the proceed- responded to the call with to do this, and I wouldn’t support going out to decision to have meetings filmed should be ings. Trustees request that people who wish to five apparatuses. Crews the taxpayer and asking for $10,000 for this pur- approached with caution given possible impli- fi lm LTC meetings contact the local Trust offi ce worked for nearly two and pose,” said trustee George Ehring. cations for other LTCs. at least 24 hours in advance. a half hours to contain and The July 8 decision was based on a Trust staff “The amount of funding that this would “Communications have changed so much extinguish the blaze. briefi ng that outlines options on how to han- require is more than anything that we have in with the electronic world and it’s easy for manip- Based on the forecast, dle the recording of public meetings. Trustees our local Trust committee budget given the ulation, but I also understand that there is a Bremner said, people should had asked staff to prepare the document in allocations we’ve already made. This kind of June based on a public demand for clarifi cation expense, because of its precedence, would, I VIDEO continued on 2 FIRE continued on 2
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That’ll be where diners digested the The more than 700,000 petition. $1.96. seven per cent tax increase signatures collected as part On Monday, campaign HARBOURS END MARINE & EQUIPMENT Want a paper? That’s $2.13, on restaurant meals with of the well-publicized initia- organizer Bill Vander Zalm 122 Upper Ganges Rd. at Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm if you please. nary a hiccup during the first tive petition were delivered filed a lawsuit that challeng- the head of Ganges Harbour Sat. 9:00am-3:00pm 250-537-4202 It’s been nearly two weeks week. to the doorstep of the Elec- es the constitutionality of since the HST was intro- “Nobody’s said a peep,” tions B.C. office on June 30, implementing the HST with- Tide Tables duced across the province said co-owner Jeremy Mil- one day before the HST came out sufficient debate. AT FULFORD HARBOUR and, so far, it looks like pen- som. into full effect. “It’s a simple argument Pacific Standard Time – measured in feet sponsored by Harbours End Marine & Equipment Ltd. nies are the real winners. Consumer tax on alcohol While B.C. residents and that relies on the basic prin- TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT The slew of unrounded actually dropped by three their pennies have gotten ciple that there can be no JULY m ft m ft 14 01:41 2.5 8.2 15:26 1.7 5.6 prices that’s resulted from percentage points from 15 acquainted with the new tax, taxation without representa- WE 06:06 3.0 9.8 22:22 3.4 11.2 the new tax has led shoppers to 12 per cent and the prov- Elections B.C. officials have tion or without the consent 13:17 0.4 1.3 18 05:41 1.1 3.6 on the island and beyond to ince’s room tax has declined been verifying each and every of the people,” Vander Zalm 20:57 3.4 11.2 SU 12:34 2.4 7.9 dig a little deeper in search of from 13 to 12 per cent. signature on the petition. wrote on July 5. 15 02:44 2.1 6.9 16:17 2.2 7.2 those beleaguered copper- Though Milsom voiced Fight HST campaign vol- “And that representation TH 07:20 2.7 8.9 22:51 3.3 10.8 like coins. discontent with the ques- unteers gathered well above and consent can only come 13:59 0.8 2.6 19 06:35 0.9 3.0 Aside for the abundance of tionable politics that led to the 10 per cent of signatures from having the HST debat- 21:25 3.4 11.2 MO 14:37 2.6 8.5 coinage changing hands, cus- the tax, he’s confident rev- in each of the province’s 85 ed and voted on in the pro- 16 03:46 1.8 5.9 17:25 2.5 8.2 tomers at Salt Spring Books enue generated by the HST ridings as required under the vincial Legislature, and that FR 08:48 2.5 8.2 23:22 3.2 10.5 14:41 1.2 3.9 have hardly noticed the seven will help the province in the provincial Recall and Initia- has not happened in B.C.” 20 07:29 0.7 2.3 per cent increase in the cost long term. tive Act. A full list of what is and 21:53 3.4 11.2 TU 16:05 2.9 9.5 17 04:45 1.4 4.6 19:01 2.8 9.2 of newspapers and maga- “I’m willing to accept it,” Official numbers for Saan- isn’t taxable under the HST is SA 10:34 2.4 7.9 23:58 3.1 10.2 zines, according to the store’s he said. ich North and the Islands available at http://hst.blog. co-owner Andrew Haigh. The province’s decision to came in at 13,488 signatures, gov.bc.ca. Fire rating now set at ‘high’ 40% OFF but could reach ‘extreme’ FIRE “It burned fairly well and Hunter Douglas continued from1 expect the risk of such fires to increase signifi cantly over the next had quite an intensity to it.” few weeks. Recent dry hot weather has CHIEF TOM BREMNER prompted local fire officials and Salt Spring Fire Rescue representatives from the province’s coastal fi re centre to raise the island’s fi re hazard rating to high. Hall. The fi re department has imple- The continuation of sunny weath- mented a total ban on incinerator er could lead to an extreme rating fi res and burn piles. and implementation of a full-scale Violators caught in contravention fi re ban. of regulations are liable for services At this point, Bremner said, things rendered and the cost of extinguish- are so dry that the island needs ing agents, with a minimum charge between three days and a full week of $400. of rain to make any signifi cant differ- Updates on burning restrictions ence. A short drizzle just doesn’t cut and fi re hazard ratings are available it, he added. online at www.saltspringfire.com As of July 1, a permit is required or by calling the Salt Spring Island for all campfi res. Permits are avail- Fire Rescue Department at 250-537- able free of charge at the Ganges Fire 2531. Limited recording will be allowed VIDEO to be seen how requests to fi lm pub- continued from 1 lic information sessions and public hearings should be handled. Everwood Blinds, Screen Shades, and Pleated Shades genuine interest for this level of com- “We’ve talked about it but haven’t munication access so I will gladly experienced that yet,” Malcolmson support it,” Torgrimson added. said. “I think that would be harder Your on-island source for great window fashions Trustees repeated that they feel to manage as a chair [given that the comfortable having representa- spotlight is on the speakers rather tives from the Driftwood and other than the trustees.]” Ganges Floor Coverings “accredited media” fi lm local meet- ings. Post your comment to this story Located across from the Tourist Info Centre 250 - 537- 9112 Sheila Malcolmson, chair of Salt online at Spring’s LTC, noted that it remains www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com
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BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF Just over a week ago, Salt Spring’s Susan Vickery had loads of good intentions and a rough plan to rescue some of the rabbits that have overtaken part of the University of Victoria campus. Thanks to an outpouring of support from donors on Vancouver Island, across Canada, the United States and as far away as the United Kingdom, she’s now got more than $60,000 and space to build an animal sanctuary on a donat- ed Saanich Peninsula acreage. “How good is that?” she said over the phone on Monday. “Has the community ever been responding . . . that’s a lot of money.” A few days earlier, during a tour of her Stark Road home/ animal care facility, Vickery was already ecstatic about the $10,000 she’d received in online pledges. The UVic bunnies have hopped in and out of headlines in recent years amidst debate on how to manage the cuddly critters. The latest tally pegs the university’s rabbit population at anywhere between 1,000 and 1,500 animals. The thriv- ing herd is attributed to people who felt the university’s sprawling green spaces offered an ideal place to abandon unwanted pets. “Of course, the rabbits are only being rabbits. It’s not their fault that they’re here: people caused the problem,” said Vickery, who co-ordinates the Earth Animal Rights’ UVic Feral Rabbit Pilot Project. Vickery’s project took on a whole new signifi cance in late June when the university announced its intention to cull, sterilize or relocate the campus’ rabbits. News that a preliminary group of UVic rabbits had found sanctuary on Salt Spring travelled among the university’s PHOTO BY SEAN MCINTYRE staff and students. The media soon got hold of the story and Susan Vickery at her Stark Road home/animal care facility with a young rabbit. the donations began to trickle in. Early Monday, Vickery learned that a group known as the Fur-Bearer Defenders had contributed $50,000 to the pilot The fi rst batch of rabbits Vickery received from UVic has The government letter came in response to a conservancy project. already been to see an island veterinarian and are now being query for information on how to manage feral rabbits and Another call, later that morning, came from a farmer on kept in cages approved by the provincial government. Most non-native species. the Saanich Peninsula who offered long-term accommoda- of her rabbits will be relocated to the Saanich acreage once Whereas the majority of domestic rabbits are European tion for the rabbits on land near the Butchart Gardens. land-use negotiations are concluded. rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculu), rabbits commonly spot- “When the university speaks, people are listening; even if “I’m a responsible person, I’ve been doing this for years,” ted hopping alongside island roadways and in gardens are nobody likes what it’s saying, people are still listening,” she she said. “Rabbit breeders on the island who do not spay or eastern cottontail rabbits (Sylvilagus fl oridanus), themselves said. “A lot of people are very unhappy about [the cull] and neuter are the real threat.” introduced to the Sooke area by hunters in the early 1960s. they want the university to take another route.” Pet owners seeking to “set their animals free” are another Roughly fi ve years ago, the Salt Spring Island Conservancy Vickery has operated Earth Animal Rights as a registered major cause for concern. established an online wildlife reporting tool as a way to charity since 2001. In a recent letter sent to the Salt Spring Island Conser- monitor population trends for species such as the eastern Up until last week it housed a few dozen rabbits, some vancy by the province, the Ministry of Environment outlines cottontail. roosters and a couple of cats. Those among the menagerie the potential harm that feral rabbits can cause to the local According to Linda Gilkeson, the conservancy’s executive of rescued and recovered animals have learned to coexist environment and gardens. director, this year’s reported sightings are off the charts. peacefully under their keeper’s watchful eye. Even the dog, Much of the problem, the letter states, is due to “people “It’s been building and this year we’ve reached critical Cedar, knows there’s a line that must never be crossed. who have the attitude that these are cute animals that are mass,” she said. As if accustomed to the inevitable question about the not causing any harm. For more details about Vickery’s relocation campaign, visit impact escapees can have on the local landscape and gar- “These behaviours and beliefs can complicate any effort www.earthanimalrights.org. More information about feral dens, Vickery notes that every rabbit at her sanctuary is to manage the situation as efforts to control rabbit popula- rabbits and the island’s non-native rabbit population is avail- spayed or neutered as soon as possible. tions are often met with resistance.” able from the conservancy at www.saltspringconservancy.ca. News briefs Salt Spring Island as news VIHA has done an HST-style the islanders. of paralytic shellfish toxin The complete bivalve Lady Minto of the recent VIHA fl ip-fl op fl ip-fl op and reversed their “Mayhem follows!” prom- (PSP). closure includes the Victo- on the new surgery at Lady support. First HST and now ises Lee. Commonly known as ria waterfront, the Sidney visits Thurs. Minto Hospital in Ganges this!” red tide, the naturally waterfront, Mayne Island, Islanders opposed to the takes hold,” said organizer Beginning at 11 a.m., Shellfi sh occurring algae increases Saturna Island, North & planned closure of the Lady Ken Lee. participants will see Lady when water temperatures South Pender islands, the Minto hospital operating “Islanders were well Minto arrive by horse and harvesting rise. Sansum Narrows, Saanich room will have the opportu- served by their older oper- carriage fl anked by the Rag- The closure includes Inlet and the west coast of nity to show their concern ating room and, encour- ing Grannies, a town crier closed all bivalve shellfish and Galiano Island. at a “melodrama” in Cen- aged by VIHA, happily and the villain “VIHArvid.” The Department of extends around most areas For up-to-date informa- tennial Park on Thursday, raised $800,000 toward the Lady Minto will gratefully Fisheries and Oceans has Salt Spring, except in the tion, call the DFO toll free at July 15. $3-million price tag paid accept a burlap bag con- closed shellfish harvesting area of Vesuvius where but- 1-866-431-3474 or look for “Citizen concern and to modernize it with state taining the $800,000 toward in waters from Nanaimo to ter clams and scallops are “shellfish closure-PSP” on anger continues to grow on of the art equipment. Now, her new surgery donated by Victoria due to high levels prohibited only. the DFO website.
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ISLANDS TRUST Torgrimson cites global factors for local/regional housing crisis Market forces at play in and those are really large forc- ing projects, Torgrimson said, it es,” she said. can and does facilitate housing Gulf Islands “I’m not saying that we can’t projects through land-use bylaws do something about it, but and offi cial community plans. BY SEAN MCINTYRE the whole economic situation Developing solutions to DRIFTWOOD STAFF [means] Salt Spring and many affordable housing, along with Global economic trends, not smaller communities on the other social issues, is everyone’s Islands Trust policies, are likely coast and southeastern B.C. responsibility, she added. the main factors behind the high [are] experiencing these kinds of “I want to throw it back to price of housing on Salt Spring problems. those who are criticizing and and other Gulf Islands, accord- “So let’s do what we can within also to the community,” she ing to trustee Christine Torgrim- that context and work together said. “What can we all do? What son. towards some solutions.” can the real estate community Speaking at last week’s local Many of the more than 700 do? What can the Driftwood do? Trust committee meeting at Gulf Islands residents and prop- What can the construction com- ArtSpring, Torgrimson said she erty owners who have signed an munity do? What can the school bumped into her high school online petition to have the prov- district do? What can we all do to website recently, which cited fi g- ince review the Islands Trust Act ensure that there is more socio- ures that indicate the average argue that Trust policies have economic diversity and more price of a new home in 1968 was had a devastating impact on the affordable housing in this com- about 1/20th of what it is today. affordability of land and hous- munity?” Torgrimson asked. Since that time, she added, ing in the Gulf Islands. “What can we do as landlords? it appears that average income During a July 4 anti-Trust rally, We all have various levels of increased by a factor of only petition organizer Larry Pierce responsibility and the capabil- about fi ve. Torgrimson, who is a suggested Trust policies have ity to help solve this problem. Canadian citizen, was raised in transformed the islands into a Rather than pointing fi ngers at Montana and has lived on Salt “Gucci zone” for a wealthy elite. one another and criticizing one Spring for 13 years. While the Islands Trust cannot another, let’s try to work togeth- “The gap has become huge own land or fund affordable hous- er on this.”
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EMERGENCY SERVICE key to solving affects all of us. said Sheila Malcolmson, chair “Just stand by what you “I would ask people to just of Salt Spring’s LTC. “We really believe in and support that TEL: 250-537-5268 community issues soften their tempers a little want to hear from everyone and it will come around,” FAX: 250-537-1100 bit, think about the effects who’s got advice to give.” Humphries said. “The shout- EMAIL: [email protected] BY SEAN MCINTYRE of the words we say to one The vast majority of the ing and the fury and the sound DRIFTWOOD STAFF Authorized Warranty for another and also think about roughly 45 participants on will subside eventually.” AEG, ASKO, BOSCH, DCS, DACOR, DANBY, DIMPLEX, ELECTROLUX, FABER, Trustees used part of Thurs- the ongoing well-being of our hand for Thursday’s town hall Trustee George Ehring, who FISHER PAYKEL, FRIGIDAIRE, GE, GAGGENEAU, HOTPOINT, INGLIS, KENMORE, day’s local Trust committee community.” session applauded Torgrim- took objection to the tone of KITCHENAID, LG, MARVELLE, MAYTAG, MIELE, SUB ZERO, meeting to issue a plea that Last week’s monthly LTC son’s call for cooler tempers. recent letters and editorial ULTRALINE, THERMADOR, VIKING, WEST KING, WHIRLPOOL, WOODS cooler tempers prevail in the meeting came four days after Many of those in atten- coverage in the Driftwood, FACTORY TRAINED WARRANTY TECHNICIAN ongoing dispute over island anti-Trust sentiment boiled dance took the opportunity to added that dissent within the governance. over at an Islanders for Self- express support for and thank community does not mean “I’m concerned at the Government rally in Centen- trustees for their contribution civil discourse and debate level of community dialogue nial Park on July 4. to island politics. should be disregarded. Bookkeeping, Payroll and that’s been going on for the Trustees asked that island “I have been deeply upset “We can discuss issues in Tax Services last month or so,” said trust- residents work toward positive by the brouhaha in the com- our community intelligently ee Christine Torgrimson. “I solutions to community issues munity and I think anybody and respectfully and that’s the David Waddington abhor the personal attacks on in lieu of polarizing and non- who cares about the commu- direction we have to go,” he Certi&ed QuickBooks ProAdvisor people and I really encourage constructive mudslinging. nity is,” said Anne Humphries, said. PARC QuickBooks Setup and Training Personalized Tutoring • Ongoing Support Community gardens proposed for pool site 537-0854 Specializing In Small Business 105-B Hereford Ave Park plan needed Specifi cs about the garden have not been suggested PARC members begin working on established, but the group has its eye on land a master plan to prioritize its uses. BY SEAN MCINTYRE behind the pool building. Macey noted that “Instead of allowing ad-hoc facilities to be DRIFTWOOD STAFF the site offers convenient access, good soil developed in Rainbow Road Park, it would be Island Natural Growers members want and use of municipal water. benefi cial to fi rst have a plan prepared for the CELEBRATION PARC commissioners to consider develop- Garden plots would be available to anyone overall development of the park.” FIT ment of a community garden on the Rainbow on the island on a first-come first-served The initial master plan for the pool prop- Road Park property. basis for an annual fee. erty, completed in 2003, included space for an 12 MONTHS AT “We are seeing a growing interest in people A heron rookery located on the site, howev- indoor tennis court, fi tness gym, racquetball who want to learn to garden and produce er, limits the amount of “developable” space courts, PARC offi ces and a library. Ruurs said $37.50/MONTH! more food for themselves and their fami- in the park. The rookery, which contains 21 he expects to receive a proposal for a BMX lies,” writes ING’s Anne Macey in the group’s nests, is the only known heron nesting site on track on the property within coming weeks. livingstrongstudios.ca request to PARC, presented at Monday eve- the island. Earlier this year, PARC approved develop- 250.931.5483 ning’s PARC planning committee session. “They could leave next month or they ment of a dog park on the property. 120 HEREFORD AVE. “Some of those people live in the village core could be there for 20 years,” said PARC man- Ruurs noted that Duck Creek, the pro- in apartments or town houses without suf- ager Kees Ruurs. posed Burgoyne Valley Park and a PARC fi cient garden space or suitable land for veg- While much of the land at the rear of the property on Wildwood Crescent have also 24 HOUR ACCESS! etable production.” Rainbow Road property is off limits, Ruurs been identifi ed as possible locations.
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Register your Residents Card WHAT'S Bylaw enforcement targets STVRs to be eligible for weekly draws. New assistant should bylaw enforcement matters out of lem and more of an outcry on VIEW MERCHANT SPECIALS AT: the Trust’s Victoria offi ce. these islands,” she said. ON increase effi ciency “Research to identify all the Owners and operators can residentscard.com short-term vacation rentals expect letters outlining the bylaw BY SEAN MCINTYRE (STVRs) on Salt Spring operating requirements before the end of or pick up a list at The Driftwood PAGE 20 DRIFTWOOD STAFF contrary to the requirements of the month. Residents living in the Islands the Salt Spring Island Land Use In other news, Drew expects a Trust’s jurisdiction can expect a Bylaw is underway,” Drew wrote new two-page handout will help “dramatic increase” in the num- in a staff report. educate more islanders about ber of closed bylaw infraction Administrative assistant Steph- procedures involved when it files, according to enforcement anie Somers said such operations comes to bylaw enforcement offi cer Miles Drew. include those managed by sec- within the Trust’s jurisdiction. “If you look at Salt Spring, it says ondary agencies, units advertised “It will be quite a help in setting 54 [cases ongoing], eight since to the public and properties used expectations,” he said. “Quite January and four closed,” Drew exclusively as year-round vaca- often, meeting expectations is said during his report to trust- tion rentals. the first step towards satisfac- ees at last week’s local Trust com- The Trust’s bylaw enforcement tion.” mittee meeting. “That’ll change offi ce will concentrate its efforts pretty quickly.” on Galiano, Mayne, North Pender, Changes result from the hiring Salt Spring and Saturna islands. Post your comment to this story of a new administrative assistant “We’re starting with these online at tasked to co-ordinate and research because there is more of a prob- www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com
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EDITORIAL Equal access rustees at last week’s local Trust meeting spent time criticizing the Driftwood’s policy ofT printing most letters to the editor, referring to recent ISG and Trust-related comment.
They would prefer the Driftwood not print let- ters that don’t promote “intelligent and respectful” debate among community members, as if there was a litmus test that would quickly dispense with those letters that don’t meet an objective test of intelligence and respect. We fail to see on what grounds letters from the previous few issues of the Driftwood should have been tossed. Islanders have expressed a huge variety of opinions about local governance — mostly in favour of the status quo, and some wanting to take issue with opinions put forth in previous letters. Who in the past few weeks should have been THE ISSUE: granted the privilege of editorial space and who Censoring letters should have been denied? to the editor Opinions are living, Committing regulatory suicide breathing, messy things. WE SAY: Whether one agrees with Lively debate them or not, and even if BY ISSAC KRAMER on Galiano, those who suffer under such man- some fail to come swad- I am allowed to pay taxes, but I’m not allowed aged rule cease to respect the directed process, important dled in complete tact, to vote. I am allowed to own land, but I’m not VIEWPOINT and resort to other means to have their voice. they’re the life blood of allowed to live on my land. So on Galiano we now have a chronic break- both news stories and let- In any third world country my situation would be character- down in civil respect, political participation and social cohe- ters to the editor of any newspaper. If no one cares ized as oppression, but here in fi rst world Galiano, my situation sion, with the only viable local economics Galiano has left to express an opinion with some passion about a is characterized as conservation. — recreational accommodation and construction — shrinking particular issue, why should it be of interest to the Galiano Island has a political culture that has lashed itself dramatically in the last couple of years, and our young popula- community at large? with laser intensity to one political issue for the tion leaving in droves. While rhetoric in any guise can be offensive, an past 20 years: what to do with the former MacMillan We as an island community here on Galiano argument’s merit should not be unduly valued for Bloedel lands, when the real issue, the survival of our Ninety per cent live with high land costs and low economic how calmly it is expressed. Letters space should community in the face of impossibly high land costs opportunity and a hollowing out of the young also not be reserved only for the most linguistically coupled with impossibly limited economic opportu- population. skilled. (Driftwood letters are edited for libel, fact nity, makes the continued sustainability of our pres- of the heads Ninety per cent of the heads at any Galiano and tone, however, and sometimes refused.) ent community simply impossible in the long run, political meeting are grey. Our grey-haired com- We sympathize with the trustees, ISG members and and possibly in the short run. munity members and our grey-haired leaders anyone else directly recently affected by the expressed I would ordinarily say that in a free democracy we at any Galiano continue to focus on a 20-year-old issue that passion of this community. For trustees themselves, get what we want, we get what we deserve. But in my has by collateral means, if not directly, got the the effect of reading fractious letters or emotional experience, after seeing my vote taken away from me political meeting community to the very edge of the island’s sus- quotes in stories is added to all written, telephone, through successful lobbying by local Galiano politi- tainability cliff. face-to-face and second-hand communication they cians, after seeing the Islands Trust Executive Com- Yet I can say without hesitation, these people already receive — some of which can be factually mittee overturn Galiano locally made and approved are grey . . . invariably mean well. They have some of the best wheezy and unfair. Reading more emotional or com- bylaws that would have finally given a moderate of intentions. bative content must contribute to the existing stress voice to the currently voiceless like myself, I have I don’t know if they are sleepwalking or wheth- level of a politician. concluded that we have a system of managed democracy, er they just don’t get it or they just don’t care as much about But to eliminate pointed public criticism and argu- more or less as it exists in other democracies such as Iran and anything other than the former MacMillan Bloedel lands. ment from politics is to end up with government by Venezuela. What I can say is that it’s a surreal experience watching a brochure, newsletter, sterile press release and the gov- I don’t know what the solution is, but I do know that when community commit regulatory suicide in real time. ernment’s own carefully crafted spin on everything. a ruling group succeeds in tilting the playing fi eld unfairly in Thanks for listening to one of the voiceless. Is that islanders’ preferred mode of communication? their own favour by playing with voter eligibility or arbitrarily Let’s hope not. overturning majority rule bylaws such as what has taken place The writer is a Galiano Island forest lot owner.
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represent ourselves is that The next event I would these people have in mind, support your opinions on creation of the Climate Ready to the Islands Trust was never love to see and attend is an I have placed an “artist’s either. Action Council, on the Water designed nor intended to open discussion and debate conception” of Salt Spring’s KIMBERLY LINEGER, Council, and on numerous speak up become the local govern- on the issues between the future at http://members. SALT SPRING other committees. I found the July 4 rally ment. They have stepped involved leadership (Island- shaw.ca/sscommunity. We don’t agree on every- very interesting and infor- into a role that is far bigger ers for Self-Government, HAROLD BROCHMANN, Not thing. But we’re working mative . . . but beyond that than their mandate. Capital Regional District SALT SPRING ISLAND together all the time, not it was a lot of fun for me and I thought Mickey and Island Trust). I would squabbling squabbling over the kids. my two small children. McLeod’s comments were like to attend the next No personal The Driftwood’s July 7 Maybe it’s the Driftwood that I’m in the process of very touching and infor- Islands Trust meeting, but editorial asserts that “the needs to grow up a little. researching what I feel mative. I thought Larry sadly I have to work. Please attacks relationship between the GARTH HENDREN, is best for our island and Campbell’s speech was go if you can and let your Hats off to Trustee Chris- CRD director and local CRD DIRECTOR, thought this event was very important given his opinions be heard. tine Torgrimson, who at the Trust committee members CHRISTINE TORGRIMSON, great. experience at so many lev- Best wishes to all! recent Local Trust Com- is akin to those of parents AND GEORGE EHRING, I find it surprising that els of government and that VAIL PATERSON, mittee meeting publicly fighting for custody of the LOCAL ISLANDS TRUSTEES there were no members he now lives on the Gulf SALT SPRING chided community mem- children.” from the Islands Trust at the Islands. Some of the signs I bers for making personal We have no idea on what New era event. This was a gathering liked and agreed with were Artist’s attacks on ISG members basis this entirely unfound- Let us offer thanks and of at least 100 like-minded “Municipality + Islands through the media. ed comment is made. It’s support to the new Mid islanders with national cov- Trust = Good Government”; conception Briony Penn’s “stooges of ridiculous. Island Co-op gas station erage. Almost 700 people “People are Part of the Envi- I see that ISG paraded industry” comment in the As newly elected offi- for precipitating the sud- have signed the petition ronment Too” and “You Are topless on July 4. Province, echoing Jim Rus- cials, we worked coopera- den and more than coinci- calling for a review of the Not Alone.” They said they were pro- sell’s “development stoog- tively and collaboratively dental plummeting of the Islands Trust Act. You would I no longer feel alone. I testing that the Islands Trust es” comment in the Drift- for months to design a com- exorbitant gas prices on this think that a government know a lot of islanders feel tries to fulfill its mandate wood are two of the best munity-based process for a island and for ridding us of that truly represents us the same way as me and I which, as I understand it, recent examples of unnec- governance review that we this tyranny under which would show up to an event am ready to stand up and is to discourage real estate essary name calling I can hoped the province would we have suffered for far too like this involving so many speak up. Please join me developers from turning think of. Shame on both of approve. They turned us long. Amen. of their electorate. and so many others. Speak Salt Spring into a Canadian them. Stick to the issues. If down. We have continued to SID FILKOW, I think the most important from your heart and people version of Dubai. you can’t debate an issue work together — on devel- SALT SPRING point that is winning me will listen. Open debate is For the benefit of those without resorting to name opment of a Community MORE LETTERS continued on 10 over to thinking we should always benefi cial. that aren’t quite sure of what calling, then you likely can’t Affordable Housing Strategy, The real Salt Spring blooms in the paper’s Roses patch
So I’m driving past the north end of St. upon a live grenade or push anthem, or children coerced none more so than the scores of artists and Mary Lake last week in the middle of that a small child out of the path into tossing coffee bags into musicians that are relentlessly buttonholed heat wave in the middle of the afternoon of an oncoming freight the harbour in some awk- to donate for this or that cause, to this or when I see this guy in the middle of the road train. It was a small act of Peter ward “tea party” gesture for that auction. flapping his arms like crazy. I expect the kindness that got a turtle Vincent the benefi t of invited mem- Or the overtaxed small business person worst — a cyclist run off the road maybe? off the hot asphalt of a busy bers of the national press who is touched up for a gift or service. They But no. At this man’s feet is something road and into safety. and accompanying camera never fail to deliver for nothing more than about the size of a medium pizza. It’s mov- It’s these small gestures crews. perhaps a small mention in the “Roses” sec- ing. Slowly. that really defi ne Salt Spring. HEADTOHEAD Salt Spring is more than tion of the Driftwood. Turns out, the man is one of my neigh- In the Rants and Roses sec- the local trustees running So if you are here visiting our little Gulf bours. At his feet is a pretty big turtle trying tion, the Roses always outnumber the Rants roughshod over well-intentioned proposals Islands jewel, don’t misconstrue us as a to cross the baking hot asphalt to the St. 10 to one. Maybe it’s because if you write that bear the faintest whiff of capitalism. dysfunctional island infested with singing Mary side of the road. My neighbour picked a Rant you have to own up to it with your It’s more than embarrassing PARC board gorillas or Raging Grannies or shafted cof- it up and gingerly placed it in the high signature, but I like to think there are many resignations or pool fees or tennis bubble fee companies. reeds. We both watched it trundle off into more unsung acts of kindness on this island fi ascos or scoffl aw hot dog vendors. Think of the retired guy wielding a pitch- the relative safety of the St. Mary muck. than idiots tossing couches off cliffs onto Salt Spring is really about the “R&R” sec- fork on Prevost. Think of my neighbour Turns out the pretty big turtle is a west- the beaches or drunks behind the wheel of tion in the back eddies of the Driftwood. helping that vulnerable turtle get to the ern painted turtle. They sometimes cross a rusted-out Buick toppling stop signs. It’s about the innumerable small gestures lake side. It doesn’t get any more quintes- at this very spot — the patch of North End The “Rants and Roses” section is buried of kindness that happen every week here. sentially Salt Spring than that. You can fi nd Road where every year the lake overfl ows in the back eddies of the paper, and rightly Some make it to the Roses section. Most them every week in the back eddies of this at the height of the rainy season, much to so. The time-tested newspaper adage “If it don’t. newspaper. the annoyance of the global warming freaks bleeds it leads” is still alive and well. But I ran into a friend of mine on the street Note: Just a quick update on the woman I who insist that despite the annual deluge, turtle love is not apt to sell papers as much the other day, and I asked her where her wrote about a month or so ago by the name Salt Spring is in imminent danger of turn- as hotheaded malcontents in the park. And husband was in this heat. She said he was of Susan Conrad. She was making her way ing into a desert wasteland if just one more so visitors to the island who fork out $1.25 haying on Prevost Island. solo from Anacortes to Anchorage, Alaska, standard toilet is installed on this water- for our paper may get the wrong impres- He had volunteered to help out. In the a distance of 1,200 miles. logged rock. But I digress. The turtle. sion of our little paradise. They may get middle of a heat wave. His sacrifice of I am pleased to announce she made it, I was so moved by my neighbour’s small the impression that there is some sort of time and sweat likely won’t even make the and will be writing of her adventures. If act of humanity that I penned a little billet civil war going on here. Well, I am here to “Roses” section. anyone would like the whole story, in her doux in the Rants and Roses section of this illuminate. There seems to be a whole lot of people words, drop me an email and I will send you newspaper, but I thought it deserved more Salt Spring is more than protest rallies on this island who are more than willing to a website. than a passing gesture. in Centennial Park. It’s more that a guy help out with no hidden agenda or thirst No, my neighbour didn’t throw himself in a gorilla suit barking out the national for the glare of public attention — perhaps [email protected] 10 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD OPINION
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MORE LETTERS about development.” An sealing compound, the 0777 for further infor- “One Call Does it All” continued from 9 ISG building designer oil changes, and the mation in this regard. and an ISG contrac- hydraulic leaks. Drever has been dis- Residential & Commercial Services: tor state “it’s not about We have a systemic charged and seen fl ying It’s clear development.” An ISG refi ned oil spill that we again. I was told that As I began reading owner of a building sup- consume as a dilute tea. Drever was actually • Yard & Lawn • Pressure your July 7 article re: the ply company explains I’m pretty sure, based Mrs. Drever. I wonder ISG rally, I thought ISG “it’s not about develop- on our offi cial commu- if she found her little Maintenance Washing must mean “I Support ment.” nity plan, that bringing ones? Greed.” Was I close? Even an ISG devel- off-island people and SYLVIA OMMANNEY, • Roof Cleaning & • Window Well . . . one Island- oper assures us “it’s not off-island materials to SALT SPRING Demossing Cleaning ers for Self Government about development.” toxify our watersheds is realtor spokesperson So, clearly . . . . not what we want. And Losing our assures us that “it’s not HARRY J. WARNER, yet it’s happening . . . about development.” LEE ROAD and very little fuss is lifestyle • Reliable • Friendly • 25 Years On Island Similarly, an ISG backhoe being made. Can some- Another young fam- operator says, “It’s not Toxifying one explain to me how ily has had to leave about development.” An the OCP is useful here? Salt Spring. They have SSI RENT-A-HUSBAND ISG blaster says “it’s not watersheds MEROR KRAYENHOFF, bought off island in an about development.” Today on TV I watch PRESIDENT, SIREWALL area that allows them Half a dozen more ISG the enquiry into the INC. & TERRA FIRMA to farm. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE BUILDERS LTD realtors state “it’s not negative health effects Why? Because the about development.” An that workers experi- new neighbours com- 250-221-0324 ISG property manager ence as a result of doing Intriguing plained about their Brett Jollimore of several vacation rent- oil spill cleanup. Pretty roosters crowing. al homes says “it’s not horrifying stuff. operation Apparently our CRD I notice the level of I was moved by my noise bylaw applies to concern and wonder recent experience with roosters. They must be how much that would a visit to the Island Wild- kept quiet until 9 a.m. be amplified if the life Natural Care Centre. (Some exemptions AFFORDABLE LUXURY IMPORTS spill were into a fresh I had found an injured allowed). water lake that supplied kingfi sher on my ocean This is a ridiculous 2003 BMW 325IT WAGON 2003 BMW Z4 2003 HONDA CRV drinking water. That side patio. Within a few situation on Salt Spring would really take envi- minutes of observation where we have had an ronmental disaster to a I knew that if this bird agricultural history for new level where every- was to survive, he need- 150 years. Being able one would be totally ed assistance. to produce your own outraged. I phoned the cen- healthy food has always Then I drive around tre and was advised to been part of Salt Spring Salt Spring and notice bring him in as soon as Island life. With the all the repaving and possible. focus on food security it • 136,000 kms • Heated seats • 98,000 kms • Power door locks • 72,000 kms • AWD patching in our water- I called my neighbour is even more important. • Automatic transmission • Climate control • Six speed manual • Brand new tires • Power Group • Reconditioned sheds. What’s being Darlene and all three of Roosters are necessary • 2.5 litre six cylinder • Cruise control • One touch power top • Power leather seats • A/C • Inspected delivered onto the us drove to the centre. to have fertilized eggs to • Grey/Black • Leatherette interior • 3.0 litre six cylinder • Cruise control • Alloys • Low Mileage beaches in Louisiana is When we arrived we replace the stock. What • Power sunroof • Immaculate • Power windows,mirrors • Immaculate • Automatic • Excellent Condition not a lot different than were received and king- livestock will be regu- $14,800 $22,800 $14,800 what is being applied fi sher was immediately lated next? Perhaps we in our watersheds. Now admitted into care. need a handout for real- the thing about water- At this point we were tors to give to prospec- 2003 JAGUAR XJ8 2004 BMW X5 4.4 2004 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER HSE sheds is that whatever is asked to name him tive buyers . . . . brought into the water- and he became Drever “This island has shed can only com- kingfi sher. roosters that crow, pletely leave by evapo- Upon arrival we cows that moo, sheep ration or by truck. Most observed some of the and goats that baa, pigs materials end up, over variety and complex- that squeal, livestock time, in the lake (and ity of the requirements manure that smells maybe out the over- of avian care. And we and tractors that move fl ow). were only exposed to slowly on our roads. If • 92,000 kms • Premuim sound • 105,000 kms • Dual zone climate control • 88,000 kms • V8 power There is no “away” a tiny segment of this this lifestyle is not for • Luxury sedan • Climate control • Local X5 • All wheel drive • Luxury package • Power group anymore. If you look, intriguing operation. you then perhaps you • Automatic transmission • Cruise control • 4.4 litre V8 • Automatic transmission • Navigation • Harman Kardom sound • Power sunroof • 4.0 litre V8 • Power sunroof • Cruise control • Heated front and rear seats • Fully reconditioned you might realize that Seals, fawns and more should look elsewhere • Leather interior • Immaculate • Leather heated seats • Immaculate • Power sunroof • $108,000 new price! the exhaust that gets birds were housed else- for your little piece of $12,800 $23,800 deposited at the side where. We felt sure that paradise.” $26,800 of the road (sometimes each of them would be Why do individu- in the blackberries treated with dedica- als fall in love with our that people love to eat) tion, knowledge and island and then try to delivers urea formalde- specialized care. change it to suit their hyde from the gas vehi- As islanders we feel priorities? When there cles plus dioxins and strongly that this facil- isn’t any more food furans from the diesel ity deserves more rec- production and we are vehicles. The asphalt ognition and commit- without food, it will be a see much more at www.martysmithmotors.ca roofing shingle runoff ted financial support. very quiet island. Think Marty Smithh Motors (is that a tea you’d will- It is too good to wither about it! ingly drink?) goes to the away. Please contact MARGUERITE LEE, 1859 BLANCHARD ST. • VICTORIA • (250) 381-9973 lake as does the asphalt the centre at 250-537- CASTLE CROSS ROAD GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010 | 11 OPINION JOE TOUTANT CONSTRUCTION LTD. RANTS and Roses Licensed builder with St. Paul’s home warranty A dump truck full of roses and Lila plus fabulous lemon, Fields of orange roses to each to each of our volunteers who to Mainroad Southern Gulf poppy seed loaf and ginger and every one of the hardwork- show up each week and do the Islands and Ian Byron from the cookies by Mhari. Debbie and ing staff at Moby’s. most incredible job of putting • renovations Royal Canadian Legion Br. 92 Lorraine did a fabulous job of together the weekly food bank • decks or new home for helping to fi x up our park- getting all the food ready plus Large crowds of orange- and Let’s do Brunch programs. ing lot. clean up. John, Ron and Bob clad Netherlands World Cup To our Monday crew of Meihua, construction ensured that all the photos football supporters tested Pat, Ruth, Carl, Susan and May the fragrance of Salt and video got shown. The great your serving skills to the limit Sam, Erin and Chris, thanks for I am available now for new jobs. Spring wild roses waft fre- photographers documented these past weeks. While Moby’s stocking the shelves, putting quently into the noses of the the festival so well that we can rocked with cheers and moans together the emergency bags, Call me at local business people and vol- all get to see what happens at . . . you managed to keep all and getting all the food ready unteers that helped to make all the other farms. Thanks to your orders straight, delivered for Tuesday morning. Ellen, 250.537.5734 or 250.537.7664 the Centre for Child Honour- all for spoiling the Salt Spring with a smile! Lise, Mary, John, Jim, Terry O., ing Picnic in the Park such a Apple Festival hosts, the back- Terry S., John, Corrie, Cary, Val, lovely event! Many thanks! bone of the festival, who do Red, white and yes, sadly Peter, Kandra, Shari, Ken and not get to see anything that day a few blue roses of thanks to David, thank you for doing all There are not enough roses except their own farm. Robert Steinbach for opening the rest to enable our agency to express my appreciation and Moby’s at all hours, even cook- to feed the hungry. For all the caring to those at the SSI Com- A big speaker cabinet full of ing Dutch breakfasts, to Tom pots of coffee, putting out the Liquor store • bar & bistro munity Centre who have been roses to Tree House co-owner Vergalen for his fantastic World breads and muffins, dishing there for me in times of need Mark LeCorre. This community Cup banner, the orange shirts out scrambled eggs or soup, over the last 20 years. Many, is lucky to have a a professional and hats, to the Van Roessels many thanks go to Dori, Ange- SAVE 10% many thanks to counsellors, sound person like him to help for the “home team” decora- la, Irene, Carol, Phil, Chris, Ron WHEN 6 OR MORE ARE food bank volunteers, office make the island’s live music tions, orange balloons and the and Bill . . . I hope you all know volunteers and to all who work the best it can be. In addition rallying of the Netherlands how much you are appreci- PURCHASED: selflessly for our community. to setting up the musicians at supporters. Consolation roses ated by Community Services WINE – LIQUOR – LIQUEUR J. Boyle the Tree House on Saturday to all who came out to cheer and also by the clients we serve night, he also came to our pri- on “our” team. Great practice each week. I so appreciate the Special fragrant roses to all vate gig, set up our sound and and training for the 2014 World huge commitment you have Cold Buckets of Beer on sale those who made the Apple spent the evening tweaking it. Cup Netherlands’ win! all made to make our island in the bar all week long! Festival Hosts Celebration last He and Terena are the perfect and Community Services a We are 100% locally owned & operated! week so fantastic. Great pies owners of a cafe that provides An armful of the sweetest better place. GM #108-149 FULFORD-GANGES RD. (four varieties) by Markus live music 111+ nights a year! smelling roses and blessings 250-537-9463 STORE • 250-537-9485 BAR Salt Spring Let’s keep the Canadian motto SHRED-A-THON BY STEPHEN ARNOLD ment, this motto has informed It is with great dismay that I the Canadian character with a have been observing the tac- INDEPTH sense of community obligations JULY 22, 2010 tics and content of the Islanders as being as important as indi- Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more information for Self-Government campaign tory need not close the door to vidualism. I think that is why we against the Islands Trust. more reasoned plans that do not are largely a civil society, with 250.537.4223 Inflamed rhetoric, ad hom- confl ict with the Trust’s primary less impulse and more consid- inem accusations, specious obligation; and, a more diverse eration informing our political • On-site Shredding for File boxes / Storage Room Purge Rates: “facts” (repeated constantly population with young families life. It is most disturbing to read, Bonded – Confi dential – BBB Members in Goebbel’s style in order to who require affordable housing as in the Vancouver Sun (July 6, • Sterling Award Finalist – Customer Service – Business establish falsehood as truth), a is most desirable, but their wel- p. A.11) that the Islands Trust is drive to create a climate of false, come requires patient, consid- “essentially undemocratic,” hav- • $8.00 per banker’s box or 28 cents per pound nearly hysterical urgency long ered planning. ing lost “credibility and respect,” • Shredding will be done next to the Bowling Lane 154 King’s before an election, a total lack The Trust can achieve such and promoting “authoritarian Lane, Salt Spring Island, between 9 am to 1:30 pm of respect for fellow islanders goals in ways in which the ISG’s and wrong headed conserva- Contact the Chamber of Commerce for and very little analysis charac- aspirations may not truly adhere tion.” more information 250.537.4223 terize the ISG’s relentless attack to the principle of preserve and on the Trust. With little ratio- protect. There are many kinds Or Call 1.800.763.9180 or email nal thought, at least some ISG of democracy. Our trustees — Let us never forget advocates proudly present their who in my opinion do a good, [email protected] movement as a “coffee party,” honest job, without perfection, that Salt Spring Island www.idss.ca aping the appalling “Boston of course — are democratically Tea Party” in the U.S.A., with its elected. Once a pristine envi- irrational, ignorant, ugly tactics ronment is invaded by misbe- is and should remain a promoted with violent thuggery gotten “development” forces, in an attempt to replace what it can never be reclaimed. The Go Ahead and Open the Windows little civility remains in the pol- earth is in a losing battle against special place. ity of our neighbours with mob such forces. Let that not happen DIY Window Screens at Slegg’s rule. Such uninformed passion here! It is equally disheartening to as theirs is tinder for fascism. Our neighbours to the south hear and read so many blatantly My views on these matters are live by the motto “Life, Liberty uncivil, disrespectful comments not as absolute as my preface. I and the Pursuit of Happiness.” as those spoken at rallies and support the Islands Trust which, Such a vision underlies a culture Trust meetings or fi lling pages in though not perfect, meshes well where the individual is supreme the Driftwood, which attack the with the character of our islands. and society’s interests are sec- trustees of the Trust, or charac- But more than that, the fi rst prin- ondary. The motto underpins a terize our system of governance ciple of its mandate to govern society almost entirely governed as unresponsive to public con- FIBERGLASS ALUMINUM FRAMES PET MICROMESH should be non-negotiable. Its by corporate, market-oriented cerns. Right or wrong, the trust- It’s primary function is to preserve forces which require a laissez ees deserve our respect, just as Easy and protect the environment of faire environment. The “tea we all deserve it when express- Various Sizes and Materials the special place we share. party” folks think of themselves ing opposing ideas. If “we” don’t With a system such as the as “revolutionaries.” Perhaps agree with the trustees’ methods one envisioned by the ISG that is so if we recall that at the or results, they can be voted out movement, this first principle time of the American Revolu- in due time. If they are doing would be precariously vulner- tion it was big landowners who harm, we can protest. But vilifi - able to the worst aspects of a opposed the idea of the abolition cation of these individuals is not market-oriented governing sys- of slavery which was brewing in warranted. It is, actually, down- tem which can compromise the Britain at the time. The situation right un-Canadian. duty to “preserve and protect” was, of course more complicat- Surely our improvable para- by putting the relatively short ed than this easily formulated dise can be a beacon of good term interests of “development” opposition between the pro- government elected by a popu- Micromesh advocates on an equal footing gressives in Britain and the reac- lation un-duped by a model of Assembled in Minutes with the absolute, long-term tionaries cum revolutionaries in “development” that is unfriend- Small Insect Barrier interests of our present system. the American colonies, but such ly to the environment, and sure- Let us never forget that Salt cautionary history is lost on the ly not a clone of institutional Keep the Bugs and Flying Insects Outside! Spring Island is and should coffee party. Canadians were, we forms which do not respect how remain a special place. This is shouldn’t forget, Loyalists. For we are special. not to say we cannot improve it this, the winning forces in the A rush will get us nowhere. A by pursuing some of the things American Revolution labelled polite, informed debate might the ISG movement would like them/us as reactionaries. get some results we all can SLEGG LUMBER to see. For example, light indus- We “reactionaries” have our embrace. i Mon.-Fri. 7am-5pm, Sat. 8:30-5:00 804 Fulford-Ganges Road try should be accommodated, own motto: Peace, Order and 250-537-4978 but a poorly chosen, rejected Good Government. Far from the The writer is a Stewart Road [ spot for a coffee roasting fac- laissez faire model of develop- resident. 12 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
ISLANDS TRUST OPINION NORTH PENDER ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Laing’s truth NOTICE is hereby given that the North Pender Island Local Trust Committee will hold a public hearing within a Local Trust Committee Business Meeting on: • Proposed Bylaw No. 179 – cited as “North Pender Island Land Use Bylaw 103, 1996, Amendment No. 1, 2009”; stranger • Proposed Bylaw No. 180 – cited as “North Pender Island Land Use Bylaw 103, 1996, Amendment No. 2, 2009”; and • Proposed Bylaw No. 181 – cited as “North Pender Island Land Use Bylaw 103, 1996, Amendment No. 3, 2009” for the purpose of allowing the public to make representations to the Local Trust Committee respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws at 9:45 a.m., Thursday, July 29, 2010, at Pender Island Community Hall, 4418 Bedwell Harbour than fi ction Road, North Pender Island, BC. At the public hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be BY MICHAEL CONTARDI afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the It is sadly ironic that Rick Laing quotes U.S. Sen- proposed bylaws. ator Hiram Johnson, “the truth is the fi rst casualty of war” (June 30 Driftwood) and then proceeds to Proposed Bylaw No. 179 – cited as “North Pender Island Land Use Bylaw 103, 1996, Amendment No. 1, 2009” pen an article chock full of misinformation, half In general terms, the purpose of Proposed Bylaw No. 179 is to update the Land Use Bylaw, provide clarity in the use and truths and outright bunk. That he was a member interpretation of the Land Use Bylaw, and remove regulations that are beyond the jurisdiction of the North Pender Island of the Industrial Task Force who admittedly volun- Local Trust Committee. teered “hundreds of hours investigating the issue” makes his propaganda all the more concerning. Schedule D (Zoning Map) will be amended as follows: He starts by stating, “There are 99.2 acres of • Site Specific Zone to permit storage of goods, industrial land on Salt Spring Island, most of which would have been available to SS Coffee materials and equipment, other than dangerous or at the right price” despite the fi ndings of the SSI hazardous materials, salvaged motor vehicle parts Industrial Task Force’s own report, which states, and scrap, accessory to Capital Regional District “It is apparent that property presently zoned for Parks and Harbours operations. industrial uses is not generally for sale at this time . . . .” A look at the available real estate listings for industrial zoned land for sale, or discussions with any real estate agent on the island will confi rm this fact. Unless by “at the right price” Mr. Laing is suggesting that Salt Spring Coffee has a bottom- less bucket of money to make such fantastic offers that sellers just couldn’t refuse, one can only con- clude that he failed to read his own report. • The Commercial Communications 1 zone is to be As to the claim that there are 99.2 acres of indus- deleted since it is federal jurisdiction and also located trial zoned land available to the coffee company, a on national park lands. more detailed investigating of each of the available properties tells a far different story. It is easy enough for anyone to sys- INRESPONSE tematically and factually dispatch his argument by simply downloading the ITF Final Report from the Islands Trust website and turn to Page 7, which lists all of the properties which • Site Specifi c Zone to permit a church use. compose the “mythical” 99.2 acres. It is easy to see that the overwhelming majority are already either owned by established businesses (Pretzel Motors, Sea Change Seafoods, SS Mini Storage, Windsor Plywood to name a few), occupied by dwellings, located within the ALR (such as the over 23 acres at Stowel Lake Farm) or otherwise entirely unsuit- able because of access to roads or power, or are of inappropriate size. Proposed Bylaw No. 180 – cited as “North Pender Island Land Use Bylaw 103, 1996, Amendment No. 2, 2009” If Mr. Laing is so sure of his facts, would he be so kind as to name one specifi c property available for In general terms, the purpose of Proposed Bylaw No. 180 is to include lot averaging provisions for the Rural Residential sale on this list that might have met the company’s and Rural zone, and amend the agricultural regulations for clarity. needs? As for his comment that the Coffee Company chose “a rural-zoned property on a relatively pris- tine lakefront,” this clearly was one of few options available in the absence of available industrial zoned land. Meetings between the company’s Proposed Bylaw No. 181 – cited as “North Pender owner, Mickey McLeod, and trustee George Ehring Island Land Use Bylaw 103, 1996, Amendment No. 3, 2009” and a head Trust planner prior to purchase of the property gave Mickey every indication that this In general terms, the purpose of Proposed Bylaw No. property was a suitable location for a rezoning 181 is to introduce a water zone for Buck Lake, Magic application. After all, it had prior commercial Lake and Gardom Pond. (non-conforming) activity and is within vicinity of other existing commercial activity — that is until the political heat got turned up by a small but vociferous minority of NIMBY neighbours. Further, anyone who has followed this debate knows that both environmental assessments (includ- ing the Trust’s own commissioned report) concurred with the fi ndings that the planned activities of the LEED Gold facility did not pose any environmental A copy of the proposed bylaws and any background material that may be considered by the Trust Committee in respect of threat to Ford Lake. The reality is that a single wood the proposed bylaws may be inspected at the Islands Trust Offi ce, #200 - 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. between the hours burning stove surrounding the lake would have of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, inclusive, excluding statutory holidays, commencing July 14, 2010 and up emitted more volatile organic compounds and smell to and including July 28, 2010. than the company’s recent acquired “second hand For the convenience of the public only, and not to satisfy Section 892(2) (e) of the Local Government Act, additional copies roaster” with its state-of-the-art afterburner. of the proposed bylaws may be inspected at various Notice Boards on North Pender Island, B.C., commencing July 14, I would also like to correct Mr. Laing, who must 2010. The proposed bylaws can also be viewed on the internet at www.islandstrust.bc.ca and selecting www.islandstrust. be getting his facts from Friends of Ford Lake. Salt bc.ca/ltc/np/bylaws.cfm Spring Coffee is not “producing beans for Costco and London Drugs nationwide” but rather is listed Written submissions may be delivered to: at a mere 10 Costco stores in British Columbia 1. The offi ce of the Islands Trust by mail at #200 - 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. V8R 1H8, by Fax (250) 405-5155 or can only and sold at a modest number of London be sent on-line by going to the Islands Trust Website at the following URL: www.islandstrust.bc.ca/ltc/np/meetings. Drugs stores, the furthest of which is in Winnipeg. cfm and completing the “Public Hearing, July 29, 2010, Submission Form”, prior to 4:30 p.m., July 28, 2010; Further, they are not the only Salt Spring Island 2. After 4:30 p.m., July 28, 2010 to the Trust Committee at the Public Hearing at 9:45 a.m., July 29, 2010. business to sell their products at Costco and at The public is asked to send any electronic response by using the on-line public hearing submission form. The Islands Trust other stores throughout Canada. does not guarantee that any email submission will be received by the North Pender Island Local Trust Committee. Reasonable Rather than being criticized for this success, efforts will be made to provide email submissions, if they are opened and received, to the North Pender Island Local Trust companies like Salt Spring Coffee, Salt Spring Committee for consideration, but the public should not rely on email as a means of providing a written submission. Cheese, Sea Change Seafoods, Sablefi n Hatcheries and others should be lauded for doing so sustain- Written comments made in response to this notice will also be available for public review. ably, while supporting the social and economic Inquiries regarding the proposed bylaws may be directed to the Islands Trust Offi ce, Andrea Pickard, Planner, at (250) 405-5189 fabric of the island, which is vital to so many fami- or, for Toll Free access, request a transfer via Enquiry BC: In Vancouver 660-2421 and elsewhere in BC 1-800-663-7867. lies and businesses in this community, especially when the tourists go home. NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE NORTH PENDER ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. The writer is a father of three, and employed by Kathy Jones, Deputy Secretary Salt Spring Coffee Company. The views expressed are his own. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010 | 13 NEWSBEAT
CARAVAN TO CUBA Cuba bus hits New Mexico Vehicle set out from Salt Spring A retired school bus fi lled with aid items has reached New Mexico after almost 10 days on the BRINKWORTHY long road from Salt Spring to Cuba. RETIREMENT HOME The island to island venture is part of an annual event organized by the Pastors for Peace, who describe themselves as “an ecumenical agency whose mission is to help forward the struggles of oppressed peoples for justice and self-determi- nation.” Local Caravan to Cuba organizer Lou Ellis AD FAME: Philip Reece, St. Clair McColl and Lisa Cherneff of Salt Spring Air receive reported Tuesday the bus crossed the border a rosette and framed copy of their Fall Fair catalogue advertisement from Farmers’ Insti- into the United States without incident on July tute board member Marguerite Lee. The institute also recognized Ganges Pharmasave 4, and all aid items passed through without and ArtSpring for their use of the Fall Fair Theme “Gumboots & Island Roots” in the problem. Since then, Salt Spring driver Axel annual publication that is produced by the Farmers’ Institute and the Driftwood. Dollheiser and crew have travelled through Washington, Oregon and California and are now TRUST moving inland, stopping for public events in cit- ies along the way. Single wide, two bedroom, 700 The bus will meet up with other caravan partici- Trust issues stone wall ultimatum pants in Texas before crossing into Mexico. It will sq. ft. plus covered porch & eventually travel by commercial freighter from the storage area. 4 appliances. The Gambier Island Local Trust According to a Trust news release, port of Tampico to Havana, where it is destined to Committee has initiated legal pro- Joan and Ken Pedersen constructed stay along with the aid items it holds. Reduced to $49,500 ceedings against the owners of a the wall in February without any Ellis said the bus is the fi rst ever to travel from stone retaining wall on Keats Island appropriate permits. Western Canada in the caravan. in Howe Sound. The Islands Trust has given the “Aid contribution was less than it has been in The Islands Trust wants an injunc- Pedersens a final opportunity to other years, but we sent the bus. That to me is the RUSS CROUSE tion to remove the wall on grounds comply with the bylaw by removing most signifi cant thing,” she said. Salt Spring Realty 250.537.5515 that it allegedly encroaches upon the the retaining wall before legal pro- Dollheiser had acquired the bus and it received Crown foreshore property. ceedings commence in August. a custom paint job before it left Salt Spring.
EDUCATION Stewards program: big-time recognition As if you needed Award hoped to restore provincial funding more reasons BY SEAN MCINTYRE to buy a Forester. DRIFTWOOD STAFF An island-bred eco-awareness and natural his- tory program for youth has won this year’s Award of Recognition from the British Columbia School Superintendents Association. “This is a big deal“ said Jean Gelwicks, co-or- dinator of the Salt Spring Island Conservancy’s Stewards in Training program. The program offers a hands-on ecological immersion experience to as many as 700 elemen- tary and middle school children every year. The program is run by 50 volunteers and coordinators who arrange more than 30 annual fi eld trips. The Award of Recognition is presented to one or two groups across the province each year. Nomi- nees are submitted by superintendents from the province’s school districts. A committee of school district superinten- dents representing various regions of the province selected Stewards in Training as a fi nalist in mid- June. The program was among two 2010 award winners. Gulf Islands School District superintendent Jeff Hopkins said he selected the program based on its high standard of quality and value to island students. The Forester 2.5X Outdoor Package “The program was an obvious fi t,” he said. Incomparably equipped from $ * while supplies last. An awards ceremony will occur on Aug. 19 in 28,035 Kelowna. VALUE-ADDED Our Forester is one very well-equipped and popular SUV. It comes Gelwicks said she hopes the exposure offered $ FEATURES† fully equipped for those who want to go places, take plenty of gear by such a distinguished award will encourage the 1,180 with them, and come home dirty. It comes ready to transport canoes, province to restore its funding to the program. The kayaks, trailers, boats, and wet, muddy gear. And of course, like every Subaru, it has our famed Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and BOXER engine. And it’s a Top Safety Pick. OUTDOOR PACKAGE INCLUDES: Roof crossbar set, group was not eligible for any of last year’s provin- trailer hitch, cargo tray/protective mat, retractable cargo cover, rear bumper step pad, Outdoor rear badge. cial government lottery grants. Lost funding was made up, in part, by local fundraising activities and two Mountain Equipment Co-op grants. ** Thanks to the volunteers’ hard work, Gelwicks $ SAUNDERS said, coordinators aspire to have Stewards in 750 SUBARU CALGARY Training programs expand beyond Salt Spring and 1100 Meridian Rd NE 571-3099 become established in other school districts. To show our appreciation to SUBARU “I think [any school district in the province] those athletes competing in any of Subaru Canada’s could take the ideas of our program,” she said. sponsored Triathlon or Running CENTAUR1784 Island SUBARU Hwy., Victoria Getting kids in the field and interacting with Series events, we are offering a 3819 Macleod Trail S 287-2544 their local environment, she said, is equally pos- $750 CASH BACK REBATE on Celebrating 30 years 1-888-849-3091 sible in an inner city or suburban setting as it is in the purchase or lease of a new Visit us at www.western.subarudealer.ca for more details. Regionalwww.saunders.subarudealer.ca display Ad. Dealers AMVIC DL#5032licencees. the Gulf Islands. Subaru vehicle in Canada. By developing connections between youth and *Model shown is a 2010 Forester 2.5X 5MT Outdoor Package (AJ1 OP) with MSRP of $28,035 including freight & PDI ($1,525), documentation fees ($395) and air and tire levies ($120). †$1,180 Value-Added Features applies to the total retail the natural world, program coordinators aim value of accessories included in the Outdoor Package (Roof crossbar set, trailer hitch, cargo tray, retractable cargo cover, and rear bumper step pad). **$750 Athlete Rebate is valid for race participants only and is non-transferable. Participants must have an offi cial fi nish at Subaru Ironman Canada 2010 or 2010 Subaru Ironman Muskoka 70.3 or 2010 Calgary 70.3 or have a fi nish time in any two races from the following: Subaru Triathlon Series (ON), Subaru Western Triathlon Series to give future generations a sense of personal (BC/AB), Subaru of Hamilton Niagara Running Series (excluding 1K, 2K and relay races) (ON), Subaru East Coast Triathlon Series (NB). Only one rebate offer per vehicle. Rebate offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer is valid for the responsibility for the land on this island and in the purchase or lease of any new Subaru vehicle acquired from any Canadian Subaru dealer from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. Visit www.subaru.ca > buying a subaru > promotions for more details and to download an application. wider world. More information about the program is avail- able at www.saltspringconservancy.ca. 14 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
l 10 Arts& ke Out unti pm...always Ta ! • Buckets of Chicken • Pizza • Fish & Chips Entertainment 250-537-9339 Summer Lights illuminate master craftsmen Show can be viewed during the day or on Friday-Saturday evenings Leonard Cohen expressed it beautifully in words: “There is a crack, a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” Craft furniture maker Brent Comber does the same with From left, Brent Comber’s Shattered his art, on view now at Salt Sphere, and Peter Pierobon’s Plumb, part Spring Woodwork’s Summer of the Summer Lights show at Salt Spring Lights exhibition. Woodworks. Although Cohen’s words may not be the inspiration for Comber’s illuminated sculp- tures, the idea is captured brilliantly in his design prin- sions of Shattered Sphere, the red cedar, while the wood ciple. Vancouver’s it-man of viewed at the end of the gal- strips create delightful shad- the craft furniture movement lery’s forest path. Like the wall ows on the branches above is a champion of reclaimed piece, Comber has constructed and the ground below. A sec- wood, but when it comes to Elizabeth the spheres as puzzles made ond sculpture, Weir, extends putting his work together, he Nolan from chunks of split wood, eight feet into the air, ascend- is often just as interested in the leaving spaces with triangu- ing from a rhomboid base, and DIRECT FROM CUBA... space between forms as he is ON THE lar gaps to emphasize negative employs similar strips in pale with the material elements, as ARTBEAT ROCK space. The spheres are 35 and yellow cedar for a whiter glow. he explained in person at an 44 inches in diametre, and 200 Judson Beaumont, a master WIL opening on July 2. the 2006 wind storm in Stanley and 250 pounds respectively. of the playful form, has con- Most of the Summer Lights Park. He often tries to use wood That’s because they are nearly tributed two versions of theme show takes place outside, that no one else will touch. solid, with a small hollow at with White Squiddy Guard where illuminated sculptures “It’s either me or the chip- their core from which the elec- and Black Squiddy Guard. The CAMPA by Comber, Peter Pierobon per” as he put it. With his work tric light comes through. barrel-like design takes 24 two- and Judson Beaumont will he makes “a conscious effort to Comber’s Cedar Pendants by-fours as tentacles, descend- entice visitors to see how art repurpose wood to the highest are three hollowed bases of tree ing in various lengths toward Y SU GRAN UNION transforms the night. The tour value.” trunks carved to become giant the ground. Each segment has should properly begin inside, Comber said that despite lanterns. The largest is 36 inch- been carved and corners taken however, to see the mounted the cord wood association, es in diametre and 56 inches off, so what was a straight piece wall piece that represents the piece relates not to our high. Hanging in a tree just of wood has multiple facets. Comber’s return to the studio reliance on warmth but to before the gallery’s entrance, The facets are highlighted by after too much time worrying humans’ need to organize and the lanterns are designed vari- contrasting colours, white about the administration side make order out of chaos. It’s ously with chunky cut-outs, a edges on black and vice versa. of his business. diffi cult to discern an organiz- delicate starburst pattern and With bright illumination com- “I wanted to get back into ing principle in the disk, where four-rayed stars. ing from inside the squiddy lid, the shop and get my hands all small and larger pieces appear Peter Pierobon, another one the intricate work that exists in sawdusty,” he said, “so I began to be set at random rather than of the Vancouver hotshots, has the inner rim is highlighted. splitting wood.” A native Van- by pattern. two lovely and seemingly del- Even basic lanterns cre- couverite, Comber used to Comber deliberately distrib- icate pieces hanging among ated by children have a pal- chop wood for fun as a kid uted sections of the tree’s outer the trees. Plumb is eight feet pable magic: with three master while visiting family on Van- layer throughout the piece, high and 24 inches at its widest woodwork artists contributing couver Island. Shattered Disc with the lighter strips of wood point. One-inch strips of red their version, the result is not is a testament to his love of the adding suggested movement. cedar form the narrow body to be missed. sound and the smell of that He also kept out any pieces in vertical basketry, which Summer Lights is open daily Friday, July 16 action: the 72-inch diametre of the tree’s core, not wanting descends into a sharp nose at Salt Spring Woodworks from disk is a mosaic of hand-split people to get obsessed with point like the bob at the end of 10 a.m.-5 p.m. throughout 8 pm segments, mounted on a metal trying to calculate the wood’s a plumb line. July and August. See the full frame and lit from behind. age. A soft light at the inside top effect at the night gallery, open Tickets Comber’s material source Reclaimed Stanley Park of the structure casts a won- Fridays and Saturdays from 9 250.537.2102 is wood from trees felled by wood also appears in two ver- derfully golden glow through p.m. to midnight. 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LS $105 BIWEEK
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Post Offi ce Hours Specials available from Opening8 am - 6 Wednesday, pm Daily March 11 to Closing Monday, March 16, 2009 Specials available from Opening Wednesday, July 14 to Closing Monday, July 19, 2010 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010 | 17 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT TIERNEY’S PUB BANDS WHOLESALE LTD. “PAPER & PACKAGING Peak Performance PRODUCTS” Supplying your business fi nalists at Moby’s needs for: bakery, café, The Left likes to take fun seriously cleaning, food service, grocery, An up-and-coming rock band with strong industry hotel, institutional, retail, support will heat things up at Moby’s this Friday, invit- restroom, shipping & more! ing music fans to take a turn to The Left. Custom print & According to press material, The Left “aren’t just a biodegradable products. team — they’re a workforce.” In the course of more than 300 shows they have become a solid team of workmates and friends. Locally owned & operated Although the band may be the poster child for unity and cohesion, its songs are “as diverse as can be.” Melody is key: their style may change, but ultimately 250-538-0111 the melody must be catchy and memorable for every song. Songs feature stalwart group vocals and four- part harmonies lead by singer Kevin Gau. “Their jangly pop sound expands on universal themes of romance lost and found, with ear-pleasing turns of phrase that anyone can relate to,” states a press release. The Left attribute their musical success to the men- torship of their producers, multi-platinum award- winning “GGGarth” Richardson (Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Ben Kaplan (Shakira, Hedley). Over the last past years they have rigorously developed the band’s songwriting, touring and recording, and introduced the band to their man- ager, Allen Moy (54-40, Barney Bentall). Former 99.3 The Fox Vancouver Seeds and Sum- mer Sessions winners, The Left also placed second in the prestigious 100.5 Peak Performance Project. The band’s performing credentials include opening Over 45 species of spots for 54-40, Hedley, The Trews, Tal Bachman and, most recently, Blind Melon. CTV licensed almost all rare or endangered the songs from their last album for their primetime drama, Whistler. plants & animals The Left’s music has a positive, bright sound — like four guys with a spring in their step. live on Salt Spring. “Lots of people say they come up with music when they’re in the darkest place in your life,” explains Eric Davis. PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY “We’re the opposite. We all feel loved and appreci- ART IN THE PARK: Piper Steff en is seen painting a fl ower as she hangs ated. None of us ran away from home or anything. Our out in the Saturday market in Centennial Park. slogan is ‘taking fun seriously.’” Show time is 8:30 p.m. and cover is $5. EXHIBITION
'5,& )3,!.$3 Showcase Gallery artists tell SummerSummer$RIFTWOOD 9/52 #/--5.)49 . 9/52 ## /--5./--5.)49 .%730!0%2 3)%730!0%2 3).#% .##% fabulous tales with new work Byungjoo Suh PhotoPhoto Contest and Michela Send us your Sorrentino best summer exhibit photos and Elsewhere, ArtCraft’s third Showcase Gallery have a chance exhibit of the season, to win a opens Friday with a fea- ture on emerging artists COOLPIX P90 Michela Sorrentino and Byungjoo Suh. Camera and bag A press release says work by the artists “trans- valued at $389 ports us to mysterious from Apple Photo. places that have traces of recognizable connec- tions to fairy-tales, his- tory and nature.” We’ll publish the best photos “Sorrentino’s paint- in The Driftwood and on our ings, objects and forms One of the pieces by Michela Sorrentino at the Elsewhere exhibit. seem to float in space, creating an atmospher- Facebook page. ic effect. Bold line and Boldness commands the history of Korean held in both private and organic shapes, satu- the viewer’s attention ceramic traditions and corporate collections. Contest ends September 3rd. rated in colour, enliven and from this place the fuses it with his interest Suh has exhibited and the work. viewer gets drawn into in contemporary sci-fi, is represented in col- Sponsored by The Driftwood and Apple Photo. Building up layers, the quiet conversation, Homer’s The Odyssey lections in Italy, Seoul, Email your photos to: news@gulfi slands.net Sorrentino does not revealing small details: and ancient artifacts. Switzerland and the U.S. come to a work with marks, text, pattern and The Surrealists infl u- He has won numerous a preconceived idea fragments of nature. ence Suh’s work: where international awards for or theme. Over time Layers build up a his- logic is elusive and nar- his work. A great selection of digital cameras a story is allowed to tory, and not unlike an ratives are disorient- The opening recep- develop. What tran- archeologist, she digs ing Suh controls any tion for Elsewhere takes spires through her until she fi nds what she unease with a sense of place Friday, July 16 from process is both a bold is looking for. play and adventure. His 6 to 8 p.m. at Mahon conversation and quiet Suh is a storyteller work tells part of a story Hall. The exhibit runs APPLE conversation.” and through his ceramic and then allows viewers daily from July 16 to July Sorrentino says the sculptures he tells cre- to travel the the rest of 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PHOTO bold is more diffi cult for ates fairy tales, incor- the journey alone, end- Elsewhere is spon- We will match & her, though it is a risk that porating themes of ing at their own destina- sored by Li Read of Sea off island prices on Nikon & Fuji cameras! IMAGING allows her paintings to East and West, past and tions. to Sky Premier Proper- breathe and come alive. present. Suh combines Sorrentino’s work is ties. 250-537-9917 • 121 MCPHILLIPS AVE. Open Mon-Fri 8:30 - 5:30 • Sat 9:30 - 5:00 18 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT "When I was a boy the Dead Sea was only sick." ~George Burns~
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PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY WEDDING BELLES: A “bouquet” of fl ower girls parades towards the fi eld at Drummond Park as part of Daryl Chonka and Rani Dunkley’s wedding ceremony on Sunday. The girls are part of the island’s gym- nastics team, which Dunkley coaches.
Music this week: Live music 7-10:30 every night! MUSIC EVENTS Wed 14 – Terry Warby’s 2nd Annual Blues Fest Locals pay tribute to the Fab Four Thur 15 – Chamigos Fri 16 – Julia Beattie and Kris Hansen Tree House hosts Let it itable who’s who of beatlema- The event starts at 6 p.m. and Sat 17 – Sara Brudner niacs to come to pay tribute to runs until 10:30. Sun 18 – Let It Beatle Beatle the Fab Four on Sunday, July “Walk, run, or hitchhike to Mon 19 – Half a Quorum 18. Performers include Paul get there . . . just don’t step on Tue 20 – Open Stage with David Jaquest Islanders are invited to come Marcano, the Salt Shakers, a Beatle!” Wed 21 – Fiddleworks out to the Tree House Cafe this Steph Rhodes and Jacquest Performers interested in Open 8am-10:30pm Check out our new website weekend to sing and hear their himself. playing may contact Jacquest favorite Beatles songs. The Mancubs South are per- at 250-653-9172 or check out 7 days a week at www.treehousecafe.ca Event organizer David Jac- forming as the house band for the event site Let it Beatle on www.treehousecafe.ca ph 250-537-5379 quest is putting together a ver- the occasion. Facebook.
mid june till mid september MUSIC & MUNCH showcase gallery Songs of beauty, longing presents anchor soprano recital Schuyler Matthews Byungjoo Suh performs July 21 She is fi nding herself increas- Michela Sorrentino Music and Munch on Wednesday, ingly drawn to classical music July 21 features soprano Schuyler Matthews, whose clear and true voice charmed audience members last and solo singing, challeng- Elsewhere year when she made her debut solo Travel to metaphorical places appearance at Music and Munch. Although Matthews has been ing herself . . . to explore the developing her voice over the last couple of years under the tutelage of Patricia McFarlane, she is no stranger wealth of beautiful music. to singing. She grew up in Princeton, New finding herself increasingly drawn Jersey in a singing family, where she to classical music and solo singing, sang folk, classical music in three- challenging herself as a vocalist to part harmony with her mother and explore the wealth of beautiful music sister and was also a member of the that the classical genre has to offer. church choir. She later sang with an Wednesday’s program is full of songs a cappella group and in the choir of about beauty and longing. the well-known all-women’s school, Accompanist for the occasion Smith, in Northampton, Massachu- is Robert Dukarm, who has been setts. studying and performing as a piano She finished her degree (English accompanist at the Victoria Conser- major) at the University of Califor- vatory of Music. nia at Berkeley, singing while there He is already an accomplished vio- in a six-voice, all-female a cappella lin player and organist and islanders July 16 - July 28 show sponsored by LI READ group. She then married a Canadian have enjoyed his musicianship sev- and and moved to Salt Spring when eral times as organist for recent Bach Opening reception they were expecting their fi rst baby. on the Rock productions, includ- Friday, July 16th, 6-8pm Matthews teaches music through ing Bach’s Christmas Oratorio and Acoustic Planet music studio and has Faure’s Requiem. Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, SSI extended her own singing to include The music is free or by donation adult vocal ensembles and choirs. to Music Makers and begins in All tel. 250 537 0899 She sang with Viva Voce choir Saints By-the-Sea at 12:10 p.m. An proudly sponsored by the last spring and will be a part of optional, light lunch follows at a saltspring arts council the upcoming Cole Porter Review cost of $5.50. Tickets are at the door in September in ArtSpring. She is before the concert. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010 | 19
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT “Kerry offered and Who gave the most effi cient, THEATRE thorough & caring reads us? assistance I could have Actors primed for opening night 88% of Islanders ever hoped for.” read the Driftwood ~ Cherry Jensen Rocky Horror the cast last week. “You There’s a lot of exist- guys are exceptional.” ing affection for the exu- each week. Kerry Chalmers Show premiers The performers’ berant, campy material, 250.537.5515 July 30 commitment is obvi- which many will know - COMBASE SURVEY [email protected] ous. Arriving during the from the fi lm version. www.saltspring-realestate.com Salt Spring Realty BY ELIZABETH NOLAN group rehearsal for the Polished performanc- DRIFTWOOD STAFF Time Warp dance scene, es, incredible music It’s a Sunday before Donnelly felt compelled played by a live band noon at a classroom to do a pelvic thrust from and innovative staging portable in Portlock the sidelines, where he at Fulford Hall will sure- Change is Good! Park, and suddenly I’m was sitting in chair and ly set the show apart as feeling like a sufferer of eating a sandwich. The summer entertainment ELECTRIC SCOOTERSRS Tourette’s Syndrome: directing team’s profes- to be remembered. There’s a very nice cir- sional yet supportive The show runs July 30 No Gas Cap - No Exhaust Pipe - No Noisee cle of people singing involvement is also a and 31, and Aug. 5, 6, 7 Ganges to Fulford and back for 8 cents together and I’m torn strong infl uence. and Aug. 20-21. between wanting to join “The commitment of Advance tickets are Fabulously easy to find a Parking Spot in and wanting to yell those directing us . . . is already selling fast, with horrible profanities at an incredible founda- limited seating allow- PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY Comes in several Sizes and Colours them. Phantom Wendy Cutler tion,” said Wendy Cutler. ing only 100 places per “The sound is great. “We’re getting the night. Call Chris Dixon at 250-537-2840 Learn More at www.evriders.ca email [email protected] The harmony is fabu- is ready to rock in the deep gifts of training, Tickets can be pur- lous,” producer Rachel upcoming show. and it blows my mind chased for cash only Jacobson tells the group how many elements at Salt Spring Books, before getting them in the 17-year-old starring there are. It’s just magi- Acoustic Planet and line to practise the tricky as Janet puts it: “Brace cal.” Stuff & Nonsense. “scoochy scoochy” step. yourself!” This is a rehearsal for The talented cast of all the upcoming staging of ages has already put in The Rocky Horror Show, countless hours learning and as a longtime fan lines to songs and dance of the fi lm version with routines under the many midnight screen- direction of Jacobson, ings under my belt, cer- Newman and Andrea tain cues raise verbal Rabinovitch, and extra responses in my brain coaching by Lynda Jens- like Pavlov’s dog salivat- en and Deb Toole. ing at a bell. For the behind-the- However, this is not scenes observer, it’s the movie but the live amazing just how much musical that preceded thought is put into each it, and what’s appro- motion: where it occurs priate in a dark movie in a song and on which theatre is not altogether beat, and how it can be palatable in a daytime done so that every per- portable. son is performing exact- If rehearsals are any ly the same movement. indication, this local “It’s like doing a kick production is going to line. Getting everyone’s entertain audiences leg at the right height is even more than past harder than some of the experiences have led hardest choreography,” them to expect. After Newman tells the group just a few minutes lis- at one point. tening I realized that Vera Algoet, one of the hearing people sing chorus of “phantoms” these well-known songs adds later: “It’s sort of live is an experience not like drawing a cartoon. to be missed, and not Every second takes three one I’d want to shout hours to produce.” over. There’s no complain- For those who have ing about the schedule, never seen either ver- however. Most of this sion, The Rocky Horror diverse group (which show is best under- includes actors of all ages stood through its live and descriptions includ- theatre context. Like ing a bank clerk, a high most musical theatre school student, a writer it contains wonderful and a father-daughter melodies and catchy team) were already Rocky tunes, exuberant dance fans to begin with, and if numbers and a slightly not have since grown to unbelievable storyline love it. with equal measures of The casting choices romance, comedy and are inspired: Hunter and tragedy. But in this case costar Jeremy Monkman the story is even more are young and attractive, outrageous than usual ideal as the innocent with its joyful sexual lib- Brad and Janet. Audienc- eration across gender es will remember Hunt- lines and simultaneous er’s vocal power from send-up of science fi c- her second-place win tion B-movies. at last year’s Salt Spring If the combination is Idol contest. Morgan diffi cult to imagine, just Donnelly will make an take the hometown of impressively charismat- some of the characters: ic Frank N. Furter with on the planet Transsex- his imposing height and ual, in the distant galaxy perfectly matched voice. of Transylvania. What I can’t wait to see him in happens when their his fi shnets. base on Earth is acci- Jacobson said after dently uncovered by a finding so much local repressed North Ameri- talent for her production can couple? of Fiddler on the Roof six “This show opens years ago, she hoped to all kinds of things fi nd a good cast for this about comfort zones. show, but the outcome It embraces all kinds of has surpassed even her people and ideas,” said optimistic outlook. Sue Newman, who is “I was expecting great handling music direc- things to happen, but tion. As Kaya Hunter, not quite this,” she told 20 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
What’s On - the go! Scan this barcode with your smartphone to download, instructions What’s On This Week below. www.gulfislandstourism.com/calendar.htm Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues. July 14 July 15 July 16 July 17 July 18 July 19 July 20 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES Christ the King Church Choir. Headwater. Vancouver “new grass” Wil Campa Y Su Gran Union. Donny Brook and the Fiddleworks Instructors Children’s Clay Camp. Five-day camp Salt Spring Farm Food Link Ugandan choir performs at SS band Headwater plays on ArtSpring’s 13-piece band direct from Cuba. Haymakers. Showcase Concert.Featuring faculty with Tracy Harrison begins at Creative Fundraising Luncheon. Guest chef John United Church. 7:30 p.m. Advance back lawn for the Fridas Villa Outdoor ArtSpring. 8 p.m. At the Pub in Fulford. from the July 19-23 fi ddle camp and Fire Art Studio (1375 Beddis Road). Bishop prepares three-course lunch and tix at church offi ce. Picnic Show. 7 p.m. The Road Less Travelled. An evening Broken Strings. Moby’s. 8 p.m. featuring PEI Acadien band Gadelle. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Info/register: presents the 10th-anniversary screening Music & Munch. Ariane & Anais Christ the King Church Choir. of interactive theatre by the Seeds and Tanya Lipscomb. At Shipstones. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. 250-538-0144. of his documentary Deconstructing Nelles, Jose Delgado-Guevara and Ugandan choir performs at SS United Salt Theatre Company. Community 7 p.m. Lloyd English Trio. Jazz at Moby’s. 11th Annual Salt Spring Fiddle Supper. Hastings House. Noon. Reserve at Shirley Bunyan perform for free Church. 7:30 p.m. Gospel Chapel. 7:30 p.m. Mowbray & Mills. Harbour 7 p.m. Camp. Five-day camp at SS Centre 250-537-2362. recital at All Saints, 12:10 p.m. Adam & Antonia. Live at Kirtan CD Release. Celebration of House lounge. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Let it Beatle. Beatles tribute night at School begins today. Register/info: Market in the Meadow. Farmers market followed by optional lunch. Shipstones. 7 p.m. Kirtan CD by Marcus Knox and Claire Sara Brudner. Tree House Cafe. 7 the Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10:30 p.m. www.fi ddleworks.ca runs next to the SS United Church. 10 a.m. Terry Warbey’s 2nd Annual Lane 31. At the Pub in Fulford. Ryder. SS Centre of Yoga. 7 to 10 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Barley Bros. At the Pub at Music Video Camp. With Brian Nash to 2 p.m. Art Camp. See Monday listing. Blues Fest. At the Tree House Cafe. Open Mic. Hosted by Sean Logan at The Left. Moby’s. 8 p.m. ACTIVITIES Fulford. through Acoustic Planet. 250-537- 7 to 10:30 p.m. The Local. 6 to 10 p.m. Adam & Antonia. Shipstones. 7 p.m. Norris Clement & Diane Bessell. 9668. Toddler Time. Arts & crafts for kids aged Live Music in the Vineyard. Chamigos. Live music at the Tree Donny Brook and the Haymakers. At ArtSpring Treasure Fair. Live in the Harbour House Lounge. Art Camp. For kids aged 5 and up. 2 to 4. Every Tuesday at Fables Cottage. With Harry Warner & Friends at SS House Cafe. 7 to 10:30 p.m. the Pub in Fulford. Silent auction (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 6:30 to 9 p.m. Fables Cottage. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Vineyards. 2 to 4 p.m. Julia Beattie & Kris Hansen. and 6 to 7:15 p.m.) and cash & Jazz in the Vines. Live music Mondays through Fridays. Info: 250- ACTIVITIES Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10:30 p.m. carry room (9 a.m. to noon). Live at Salt Spring Vineyards, with 537-0028. ACTIVITIES Lady Minto Rally. Lady Minto Tanya Lipscomb. Harbour House auction at 8 p.m. complimentary local food & wine. 2 Wed. Reading Rocks! Summer herself will appear at Centennial Park lounge. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Kiko the Eco Elf. to 4 p.m. Reading Club: Rock ‘n’ Roll in support of the Lady Minto Hospital Silk. Live music from 2 to 4 p.m. along Visits Fables Cottage at 1 p.m. Tues. July 21 Reading 10:30 a.m. at the library. surgery. 11 a.m. with local wine and food tastings at Salt Saturday Market in the Park. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT For children ages 6-11. ArtSpring Treasure Fair. Spring Vineyards from noon to 5 p.m. Runs every Saturday in Centennial July 20 SS Chamber Music Festival. Teen Reading Club. First meeting 10th annual fundraiser. Silent Park from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT of summer club in the Teen Room at auction opens, along with the cash ACTIVITIES Weekly Saturday Night Concert of the festival orchestra and Mon. Open Stage with David Jacquest. special guest artists. ArtSpring. 8 p.m. SS Library. 2 p.m. and carry room. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ArtSpring Treasure Fair. 10th annual Market. Library Teen Advisory Group. Art Camp. See Wednesday listing. fundraiser. Silent auction continues, Local and nomadic artisans July 19 Live at the Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10:30 p.m. Schuyler Matthews. Free Music & Munch recital of soprano music, with First meeting in the library’s Teen Toddler Time. along with the cash and carry room. 10 showcase their works at LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES Room. 2:30 p.m. Storytime and singing with Wendy a.m. to 5 p.m. Alchemi Living Arts on corner accompanist Robert Dukarm. All Saints. Art Camp. For kids aged 5 and up. at Fables Cottage. With special guest Art Camp. See Wednesday listing. of Jackson and Hereford. Info: No Strings Puppet Show & Workshop. 12:10 p.m. Followed by optional lunch. Half a Quorum. For kids aged 10-13 at the SS Library. Fiddleworks. Fables Cottage. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jim Raddysh. For kids aged 2 to 4. Argentine Tango. Keith’s Summer [email protected] Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10:30 p.m. Info: 250-537-0028. 10:30 a.m. Practicas. Top fl oor, Core Inn. 8 to 10 p.m. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Pre-register at the library; Music camp faculty performers at the 250-537-4666. Tree House Cafe. 7 to 10:30 p.m.
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Vancouver Island's premier juried art show week to teach and perform cello with In addition to enjoying their artistic con- ArtSpring’s Chamber Music Festival. tribution, she said the ability to play music featuring Hannah Addario-Berry once studied with the composer actually in the room Purchasers' Preview Night with Diana Dean and Paula Kiffner, and allows collaboration between that person moved on to university studies at McGill and his or her interpreters. It’s also helped Thursday, July 22 – 7 - 10 pm and the San Francisco Conservatory of inform her knowledge of music in general. Preview 7-8 pm • Purchase 8-10 pm Music. During the course of her career “Through working so much with living Relax with a glass of wine and the music of she’s performed in the major concerts composers, it brings an insight I couldn’t Latin/Jazz duo John Reischman and John Miller. halls of the United States, as well as tour- possibly have with with classic composers ing Canada and Mexico. . . . it creates a bigger palette for me to work Find the perfect purchase for your art collection. Addario-Berry is not too haughty to with,” Addario-Berry said. $25 in advance or at the door appear in smaller venues, however. She Hannah Addario-Berry, left, and Elizabeth For her teaching engagement at ArtSpring, is the founder of a popular Bay Area cafe Choi perform as Navitas. she intends to share some of the same ideas General Admission dates night that brings cello to new audiences she learned from Kiffner years ago. in a casual environment, and she is cur- of if I applied myself.” “First and foremost it will be the joy of July 24 - Aug 2, 2010 • 10-8 rently in Bamfi eld for her second annual The proper application has taken her far. music-making, and how much fun it is,” SEAPARC Leisure Complex|Sooke, BC appearance at the Music by the Sea fes- Addario-Berry completed her bachelor’s Addario-Berry said. “Though it’s an endless tival. degree at McGill to be one of only a dozen amount of hard work, if you’re loving it, it The cellist has played at ArtSpring sev- students selected for the San Francisco doesn’t seem so hard. eral times in the past and has taken in Conservatory of Music graduate program. “I’m hoping to bring in elements of explo- festival events whenever she’s happened The program is renowned in North Amer- ration, curiosity and joy,” she added. “I don’t to be home for a visit. This is her first ica for its focus on chamber music, which teach cello, I teach people, and every person time participating in the Chamber Music Addario-Berry has always loved for its abil- is different.” Festival, however, providing an island ity to give each musician a strong voice. The Navitas duo will perform during the daughter who’s forged a career as a true Another unique aspect of the program is Chamber Music Festival’s orchestra night on artist the chance to connect with local the practice of having students perform Wednesday, July 21, beginning at 8 p.m. On students. with instructors and visiting guest musi- the program is a 30-minute piece by Zoltan Addario-Berry said her own early train- cians. Kodaly, a Hungarian composer and great- ing on the island, including fi ve years of During her fi rst year at the observatory, uncle to Salt Spring’s Chris Kodaly. Navitas study with Kiffner, helped lay the founda- Addario-Berry met Elizabeth Choi, her will also perform a few short pieces by Bach tion for her career today. partner in the cello/violin duo Navitas. As and a work by contemporary Bay area com- “Paula encouraged me to think about she explained, chamber music duos are poser Erik Jekabson. the musical choices I would make. Music extremely rare in a musical climate domi- Tickets to the concert ($15 for adults, making is really more than playing an nated by string quartets. However, there is $5 for youth) and to subsequent student instrument, but about expressing some- a wealth of music written for the combina- and faculty recitals are available through thing greater,” Addario-Berry said. “She tion. ArtSpring’s ticket centre. This is ArtSpring’s www.sookefinearts.com was also an incredibly supportive teacher “It’s incredibly versatile,” Addario-Ber- third annual music camp for advanced and helped me realize what I was capable ry said about the cello/violin match-up. studies on stringed instruments.
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BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF exactly you can pinpoint all Technology not so long ago only imaginable in the military and science the leakages.” fi ction fl icks has taken a starring role in helping people improve the energy TORSTEN REIMANN, efficiency of their homes and work- Civil engineer, City Green Solutions places. According to certified tester and civil engineer Torsten Reimann, inter- build-up when interpreted by a certi- est has exceeded all expectations since fi ed tester like Reimann. Victoria’s non-profi t City Green Solu- “Interpreting the results comes tions began offering thermal imaging down to thermodynamics,” he said. assessments in the southern Vancou- Owners of the Ganges Hill Bed and ver Island region in January. Breakfast on Fulford-Ganges Road Before moving to Canada’s West were the fi rst people to have the assess- Coast several years ago, Reimann con- ments completed on the island. ducted hundreds of thermal tests in Ted and Debra Olson decided to his native Germany. Back then, ther- book an appointment as a way to offer mal imaging units could easily reach potential buyers as much information upwards of $100,000. about their property as possible.
Today’s more affordable technology, “You know exactly where to go,” said PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY he said, gives people a chance to get a Ted Olson. “The fi x is easy once you whole new look at their home’s energy know what it is you’re fi xing.” GROUNDED: One of several particularly low tides in recent weeks left this boat grounded and af- performance. For island realtor Gordon Ellis, a forded the perfect opportunity for some work on the hull. Homeowners and buyers, contrac- thermal energy assessment and an tors, roofers and insulation installers energy audit are just as important as a HEALTH TREATMENTS are among some of the people who’ve building inspection for people who are been using the service. buying or selling a property. “Homeowners or the public usu- As with so many other things, knowl- Atlas Profi lax practitioner Claude Prica returns ally don’t really know what thermal edge is power. Appointments now now committed to sharing this The procedure works spe- imaging can do until they see the Ellis said he believes building stan- with as many people as are open cifically on the neck muscles, results,” Reimann said. “We basically dards and energy efficiency would being scheduled to experiencing it. He has also is not dangerous and does not fi nd the problems . . . We can detect improve signifi cantly if more realtors worked with many doctors in involve any forced manipula- these things before they damage the and contractors considered services An Atlas Profi lax practitioner is Europe who are fully support- tion. structure.” like City Green’s thermal assessments visiting Salt Spring this month. ive and recognize the long-term The muscles are relaxed Results of a two-hour thermal assess- and energy audits. Claude Prica has been com- health benefi ts of this method of through the use of a patented ment, he said, can offer information With help from private associations ing to Salt Spring every year healing.” non-invasive massage device, about insulation defi ciencies, air leak- and government grants, a thermal for the past three years to give The atlas, also known as the which allows the atlas to return age, moisture problems and, among assessment, energy audit and build- treatments in what is described fi rst cervical vertebra, is a very to its natural position, the one it other things, window effi ciency. ing inspection can be had for less than in a press release as a “revolu- small bone at the top of the spi- should have had at birth. “It’s really amazing how exactly you $1,000. tionary healing modality.” He nal column on which the entire In principle, at the end of the can pinpoint all the leakages,” he said. As a consequence, he added, people has worked with more than 100 skull balances. fi rst session, the atlas slips back The fi nal report offers clear recom- can expect to pay less money in long- people during his visits, many of “When the atlas is corrected into its correct anatomical posi- mendations in the event anything term energy costs and repairs. them local health practitioners and re-assumes its original and tion, and the adjustment should needs to get upgraded or repaired. “The home buyer gets to know what on Salt Spring. natural position, more than just hold. A second session is sched- Most thermal imaging cameras are it is he or she is buying. A lot may be Prior to Atlas Profilax, Prica the fi rst cervical vertebrae is re- uled, however, to make sure that about the shape and size of a digital- obvious, but this really shows us what worked for 20 years as an inter- aligned; the entire spinal column this is the case and there is no SLR camera. In addition to taking a isn’t so obvious,” Ellis said. national coach with high level re-adjusts itself from the base of extra charge. basic digital photograph, the units can More information about thermal athletes, with a focus on optimiz- the neck all the way to the tail Prica is on Salt Spring from also read temperature variation. imaging assessments and home ener- ing professional performance. bone, enabling regenerative pro- July 12 to 25. A simple picture of a wall can, in gy audits is available online at the City “He was so impressed by the cesses to occur throughout the To book an Atlas Profi lax ses- thermal mode, reveal all sorts of prob- Green website (www.citygreen.ca) or results of the application of Atlas mind-body continuum and its sion, call Evelyne Nasarre at 250- lems with insulation and moisture by calling 1-866-381-9995. Profi lax to his athletes that he is various inter-related systems.” 653-2067.
The Night Time - Capital Regional District Is The Right Time for Music and Views Salt Spring Island Monday 8pm Local Emergency Program Coordinator “The Speakeasy” with John Bateman and Matt Steffi ch Tuesday 10pm “Global Chillage” with Andrew Ross Collins The Salt Spring Island Emergency Program is looking for a dedicated, experienced, community minded individual Wednesday 9pm to take on the role as Salt Spring’s Local Emergency Program Coordinator. “Out With It” with Ken Rouleau and Dave Campbell As part of the local emergency program, working with the CRD’s Emergency Management Program and the Salt Spring Emergency Management Commission, this person will implement community programs and support the Thursday 8:30pm efforts of local emergency response agencies during times of emergency or disaster. “Punk on the Rock” with Jeff Hopkins If you are interested in taking on this role, please contact the Chair of the Salt Spring Emergency Management Friday 9:30pm Commission at [email protected] or the CRD Emergency Program in the Protective Services Division by e-mail “Hip Hop on the Rock” with Dano Hammer at [email protected]. This is a contract position. CFSI 107.9 FM www.crd.bc.ca Salt Spring Radio Listen online at www.cfsi-fm.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010 | 23 PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY AAttention New THEATRE Forgotten stories Salt Springers!pg SAFE • FREE • CONFIDENTIAL Salt Spring Transition House & Help Line 250-537-0735 or brought to life toll-free 1-877-435-7544 Women’s Outreach Interactive theatre show here Friday Services The Seeds and Salt Theatre Company will answer 250-537-0717 or the question “What makes islanders unique?” with toll-free 1-877-537-0717 four short vignettes grouped together as The Road Stopping the Violence Less Travelled. Counselling for Women The evening of interactive theatre takes place Don't miss your 250-538-5568 at the Community Gospel Chapel at 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 16. opportunity for a Children Who Witness “To know where we’ve come from adds to our great welcome visit. Abuse Counselling understanding of who we are,” explains a press 250-538-5569 release. Call Haley today for “It uncovers the forgotten stories that have your greeting, gifts ‘Transitions’ Thrift Store helped shape Vancouver Island and the Gulf #1-144 McPhillips Ave. Islands today, events created by people whose & useful info. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK struggles and triumphs are fading from common 250-537-1558 memory; men and women who were swept up by Please visit our website their passions and their circumstances.” The program comprises four short vignettes that www.iwav.org are fast paced and entertaining for the entire fam- ily. They include The Impossible Dream: Building Funded by the the Malahat Drive; Life in a Suitcase: Japanese BC Ministry of Community Services Internment; Rain in Your Lunchbucket: Early Log- ging Stories; and Over the Side, a piece on rum runners. Audience members are encouraged to interact Complete with the characters and share in the lives, loves, «iÌi intrigues and heroic deeds of the past. “Come away with a fresh knowledge and appre- AutomotiveTO RepairsEPA ciation of island history: this is an opportunity !U UÊÞ`À>ÕVÊ ÃiÃU Þ`À>ÕV Ãià to step back and look at our history in a new and • Hydraulic hoses UÊU Þ`À>ÕVÞ`À>ÕVÊ ÃiÃÃià UÊ «iÌiÊ>ÕÌÌÛiÊÀi«>ÀÕ Hydraulic hoses exciting way, a chance to celebrate the forgotten, • Electronic engine analysis UÊ «iÌiÊ>ÕÌÌÛiÊ the humorous, the tragic, and the sometimes UÊ iVÌÀVÊi}iÊ>>ÞÃÕ Electronic engine analysis • Tune ups • Oil changes UÊ iVÌÀVÊi}iÊ> not-so-heroic events of our past and the men and UÊ/ÕiÊÕ«ÃÊÊUÊ"ÊV >}iÕ Tune ups • Oil changes women, like ourselves, who made them happen,” • Four wheel drive service UÊ/ÕiÊÕ«ÃÊÊUÊ"ÊV > UÊÕÀÊÜ iiÊ`ÀÛiÊÃiÀÛVi• Four wheel driveUÊÕÀÊÜ iiÊ`ÀÛiÊà service i states the release. • SuspensionUÊ-ÕëiÃÊà VÃÊ>`ÊÃÌÀÕÌà shocks and struts• Suspension shocks and struts Tickets are $10 at Salt Spring Books and Patter- • Fuel injection • Tires UÊ-ÕëiÃÊà VÃÊ> son’s Market or through 250-537-5021. UÊÕiÊiVÌ• Fuel injection • TiresUÊÕiÊiVÌ The vignettes were produced by the Bamberton Historical Society and the Seeds and Salt Theatre PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY Company. See www.youtube.com/user/historyla- LIZARD LOVE: Sue Hyam is seen hanging out at the lake with her ," Ê, Ê, *,- dyalexander for a sample. bearded dragon “Spyda.” {ÓÇÊÕvÀ`>}iÃÊ,`°ÊUÊxÎÇ{xxÊUÊ °ÊÊÀ°Ênx
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RESTAURANTS Guest chefs at Hastings House spice up locavore scene Room still The hotel’s small vanmag.com/Restau- food critic who cooks ingredients currently in livestock production At the time of writing dining room was fi lled rants/Awards/Chef_of_ on breakfast television season. It’s an idea that decreased almost 50 only two spaces were left available for ING with smiling faces, the_Year_2008” Chef of and charts Vancouver’s only makes sense, when per cent between 2004 for Bishop’s July 19 din- fundraiser patrons as drunk on the Year, and the owner best eateries on her you think about it, but and 2009. A change in ner. However, a fund- flavour combinations and chef of “cioppinos. blog wanted to know in addition to being the island’s traditional raiser luncheon hosted BY ELIZABETH NOLAN and atmosphere as on wordpress.com” Ciop- about Posteraro’s com- much fresher and more rural lifestyle has also by Bishop the following DRIFTWOOD STAFF the carefully selected pino’s Mediterranean bination of seared tuna delicious, the practice meant a change to local day has plenty of room, A few weeks ago at wine pairings. Grill in Yaletown. and truffle vinaigrette is a move back toward menus: when lamb with all proceeds ben- the Hastings House, Posteraro is the cur- Although each diner — a fi rst, in her experi- sustainability. is available its price efi ting local agriculture guest chef Pino Poster- rent president of “chef- received a printed menu ence, and remarkably Salt Spring lamb, includes transport fi rst through Island Natural aro emerged from the stablesociety.ca/” the card, questions for the successful. once famous in the off and then back on Growers’ Salt Spring kitchen to a round of Chef’s Table Society of chef abounded on how Others wished to province, was not sur- the island. Kauer esti- Farm Food Link. applausebyun after joo.ai prepar- 09/07/10B.C., 3:51:44the 2008 PM Vancou- he had created individ- know about the silky tex- prisingly featured as the mates a local lamb costs The luncheon takes ing six glorious courses. ver Magazine “www. uals’ favourite tastes. A ture of his fresh lobster main course. Although I around $500. place on the Hastings sausage or the creamy chose the other option A portion of the pro- House verandah at noon custard wrapped in a of halibut, I almost ceeds of the Chefs on Tuesday, July 20. For single sheet of crisp fi lo. had second thoughts Across the Waters din- $55 the meal includes My question was how when the person beside ners will therefore go to includes a champagne he achieved the piquant shouted, “Oh my God! Island Natural Growers reception and a three- fl avour bursting from a That’s good.” and the to benefi t the Salt Spring course lunch prepared simple glass of grape- critic across the table Abattoir Project, with by Chef Kauer, served fruit granité and fruit merrily waved her seg- partners hoping to raise with wine or non-alco- salad. The answer? A ment in her fi st before funds and get govern- holic punch. Bishop will lemon juice and maple sinking her teeth back ment approval for a col- interact with guests and syrup marinade. into it. lective slaughterhouse. personally present the The fi rst of the Hast- The difficulty and Next up in the series is 10th anniversary screen- ings House Chefs Across expense of fi nding Salt the legendary John Bish- ing of his documentary the Water series, this Spring lamb inevita- op, whose eponymous film Deconstructing dinner both set a high bly became part of the restaurant in Vancouver Supper. To reserve a standard and heralded conversation, as locals has been the epicenter place call the Hastings in remarkable pleasures informed visitors about of West Coast locavorism House at 250-537-2362. to come. All of the visit- government regulations for the past 20 years. It is For information Photography ing chefs, like in-house that currently prohibit consistently rated as one about the rest of the Artwork: John Cameron chef Marcel Kauer, are on-island slaughter. of the city’s top restau- Chefs Across the Water Byungjoo Suh 250.538.2218 strong proponents According to the Island rants by local critics and series, visit www.hast- of cooking with local Farmers’ Alliance, regional guides. ingshouse.com. McNeill Audiology COMPREHENSIVE HEARING TESTS FOCUS ON • Hearing Aids Salt • Accessories Spring Open Mon. to Fri. SENIORS Marina Court, 5-9843 Second St. Sidney, B.C. Email: [email protected]
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CONTESTS Auditions announced for Victoria Idol 2011 Islanders invited to piano. ety of aspects of the entertain- this year with a number of fan- Live auditions will take place ment industry, including stage tastic media and promotional participate on Sept. 25 and 26 from 11 a.m. presence, vocal technique and events taking place around the until 3 p.m. in the centre court marketing. island in support of both PEERS Victoria Idol is gearing up for of The Bay Centre in downtown The fi nals return to the Royal and Victoria Idol,”, said Victoria another spectacular season, and Victoria. Each contestant will Theatre on January 13, 2011, Idol 2011 producer, Elaine Baglo. This private and sunny, cottage and studio are organizers say this year’s event perform one song a cappella. The where contestants will be backed The event is a fundraiser for located in the Vesuvius area on 1.13 acres. Enjoy will top them all with “the biggest judges will choose 48 of the best by a live band. PEERS Victoria, a resource centre the abundance of deck space, mostly fenced yard, and best Victoria Idol yet.” singers to continue on to one of First prize for Victoria Idol for sex trade workers. hot tub, garden pathways, and giant According to a press release, the four preliminary rounds. 2011 is “big and getting bigger.” Applications are being accept- arbutus and fi r trees. The main house Victoria Idol has grown expo- A number of exciting opportu- The 2011 Victoria Idol will record ed now and can be mailed or has an updated kitchen with granite nentially since its debut in 2005, nities await the performers this two original songs with 1 Ton dropped off at PEERS or the cus- counter tops and Kitchen Aid ap- attracting contestants from all season. In the spirit of encour- Studios, work with a photogra- tomer service desk on the lower pliances and the separate studio is over Vancouver Island and the aging creative expression, local pher to create a portfolio and CD level of The Bay Centre. Deadline perfect for an in-law suite or guests. Gulf Islands. Although primarily musician Wynn Gogol of 1 Ton cover, receive marketing support for entry is Sept. 15, 2010. For a singing competition, contes- Studios will offer beginning from a life coach and more. more information on the show, tants will be permitted to accom- songwriting classes. Contestants “We are making Victoria Idol check out the website www.vic- ANDY FRANKO pany themselves with a guitar or will also be mentored in a vari- 2011 an even higher profi le event toriaidol.com. 250.538.8834 MUSIC EVENTS New CD release features kirtan celebration Stay connected, be part of the This Friday at SS the yoga chants known as kirtan. or yoga chanting as a call and July 16 at the Salt Spring Centre Driftwood’s online community. The couple has been leading response style singing using very of Yoga from 7 to 10 p.m. Sign up for breaking news, a weekly news Centre of Yoga kirtan chanting for a combined simple sanskrit words. No expe- Dessert style treats and tea digest E-dition, Facebook community updates, total of over 35 years and looks rience is necessary to participate will be on sale during intermis- Local islanders Vikash (Mar- forward to sharing this vocal in this potent group creation. sion. Admission is free. The new and short timely messages via Twitter. cus Knox) and Claire (Maya based experience with their Knox and Ryder will be CD will be available for sale. devi) Ryder have announced the island community. joined by local musicians for For further information call gulfi slands.net/signup.html release of their fi rst recording of Press material describes kirtan the event, taking place Friday, Vikash at 250-653-2071.
FUNDRAISER CONTACT ERIN JORY Lunch with chef John Bishop 250-537-9933 Here’s my card... FOR ADVERTISING SPACE supports Salt Spring agriculture SSI GARDEN SERVICE Residential & Deconstructing Supper Commerical Filling Salt Springers are starting Tank Sales fi lm also shown at Holiday NEW! & Rentals Watering NEW! ServicServicee Tuesday event to see more local produce Wayne Wrigley PPlus:lus: PlantingPla Kim Stewart lantiingg 250-537-2006 Island Natural Growers, in collabo- ingg Weeding on restaurant menus and d headea 146 Oakspring Rd ration with Hastings House Country DeadDea heading 250.931.1008 Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1S8 House Hotel, is hosting a fundrais- Fertilizing ing lunch on Tuesday, July 20 with grocery shelves . . . . acclaimed chef and local food advo- cate John Bishop. aimed at increasing local food produc- The owner of the renowned Van- tion. ISG is developing a new service couver restaurant Bishop’s is on Salt — Salt Spring Farm Food Link — a Blue Velvet Spring for the Hastings House Chefs service that coordinates and delivers Upholstering Across the Water dinner series. fresh, organically grown farm foods Summer ProductProduct He and Hastings House executive direct from Salt Spring farmers to DRAPERY, SLIPCOVERS Previeww ToTonight g @ 7pm chef Marcel Kauer are teaming up to local food businesses and institution- & UPHOLSTERY ails! BRENDA present a three-course lunch using al buyers. Through this service, Salt CalCalll for details!det AKERMAN #6 Merchant Mews Independent the finest and freshest ingredients Springers are starting to see more local Salt Spring Island, BC 250-930-4997 250-537-4369 315 Upper Ganges Rd. Beauty Consultant from Salt Spring farms. produce on restaurant menus and www.marykay.ca/bakerman The lunch also features a 10th- grocery shelves, and on plates in the anniversary screening of the film cafeteria at the Gulf Islands Secondary Deconstructing Supper, directed by School. The service is part of the rede- Marianne Kaplan. velopment of agricultural infrastruc- True North This film is Bishop’s worldwide ture on Salt Spring Island, outlined in odyssey to learn more about food the island’s Area Farm Plan. production. It spotlights the highs Lunch with Chef John Bishop is Satellites and lows of where our food comes being held on Tuesday, July 20 on the • Geothermal Heat Pumps Expressvu from. Bishop will talk about what has verandah at Hastings House Coun- • Air Source Heat Pumps Satellite TV • Ductless Mini-Split changed and what hasn’t since he try House Hotel, starting at noon. made the fi lm 10 years ago. Advance tickets are required. Tickets 250-53250-537-60557-6055 Proceeds from the lunch will be are $55 (all inclusive) and available used by Island Natural Growers to at Salt Spring Books. For more infor- support the Growing Up Organic pro- mation, contact Patricia Reichert at gram, which provides farmer outreach 250-537-4282. 26 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Sports& Recreation FALL FAIR TENNIS FFOCUS Junior tourney Section 39 Antique Farm and registration Forestry Equipment This section highlights the equipment used on farms prior to 1970. Included in this section are deadlines near tractors and ¿ eld equipment used for planting, Tourneys off er competitive fun haying and harvesting in the ¿ elds or gardens. This is an opportunity to show how our families or Time is running out to register for a series of neighbours worked their farms during this period. rookie junior tennis tournaments organized by Also included in this section are the tools and Baseline Tennis Academy’s Marianne Banman. Players aged six, seven and eight hit the court on equipment used in the shops or homes to make Friday, July 23 between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. at the or repair this equipment, or to build buildings or Baseline Academy tennis court on Stewart Road. prepare the food from the gardens. It’s your chance Players between ages nine and 15 meet at Portlock to share in the farming history of that era. Park on Saturday, July 24 from 8:30 to 2:30 p.m. Banman said the goal of the events is to offer youth an opportunity to enjoy the spirit of compe- Section 30 Garden Tractor Pull tition in a fun environment. Competition The $20 registration fee includes a minimum of This popular event pits garden tractors against two matches and a fantastic gift package. Along with community partners such as the each other to see who can pull a sled the furthest. Salt Spring Tennis Association and the Parks and The event is organized for young and old alike. Recreation Commission, Banman is dedicated to Youth classes range in age from 8 to 17, with each growing the game of tennis on the island. class broken down by the weight of the garden The Baseline Tennis Academy hosts regular tractor and driver. Tractors can be stock, modi¿ ed camps and clinics for boys and girls who are inter- stock or home built. The event runs over two days ested in learning about the game or trying to hone PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY See you at the fair! at the you See and the tractor in each class that pulls the furthest their skills. PUTTING PROWESS: Lady Minto Hospital Foundation putting contest The registration deadline for the tournaments is fi nalist John Van Schetsen misses the target by a couple of metres. But he was wins the class. Details are included in the Fall Fair Sunday, July 18. 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Stingrays swam with speed and distinction at LEAVE FULFORD HARBOUR LEAVE SWARTZ BAY the Nanaimo Invitational held from July 2 to 4. Coaches report all swimmers improved in at least one race and the team returned with 61 piec- es of shiny hardware in bronze, silver and gold. Sacha Rouselle continued his streak of dramatic & Sundays improvements, taking off seven seconds in the 50m backstroke to win silver with a time of 55.81. Cassidy Fraser swam a consistently excellent week- end, which peaked on Sunday with a silver-medal- winning 100m fl y time of 1:19.71 — three seconds faster than her previous record and a mere second off the coveted provincial qualifying time (PQT). Liam Sinclair succeeded in swimming his fi rst PQT in Division 5 with his winning 100m free time of 1:05.09. Arthur Irwin-Campbell earned the most points in his division, capturing the gold in 50m fl y, 50m PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY free and 100m free. Turning back to the grindstone, TENNIS TURF: Rylan Burnett focusses on the ball as he participates in ten- swimmers are now preparing for “Hell Week,” an nis lessons with instructor Marianne Banman. annual training camp and fundraiser. expert ADVICE
Real Estate Insurance Advisor Golf Professional What is the impact Can I buy Life Insurance Don’t tell me, of HST on the Real for my children? show me. The short answer is Yes! There are several reasons SANDRA why parents take out insurance on the life of their EDITH In last month’s column, I talked STEVE MARLEAU Estate Purchase? SMITH children, even soon after they are born. Fortunately, STEVENSON about the grip. CPGA Golf Pro our children do not die very often. And generally, Only new homes are taxable for HST purposes without any of the kids cost us money – we are not dependent upon them for our ¿ nancial needs. Instead of writing another explanation on an aspect of But if an unexpected tragedy did occur, you probably would not feel like B.C. enhanced rebate, buyers of a new home would pay an additional showing up for work Monday morning...or for quite a while, for that matter. Our your golf game, I have decided to offer free instruction on 7% on top of the 5% for a total of 12%. Generally, property that had own ability to function is often dependent upon the well being of our children. the grip, which is shown here. GST added to the purchase of the sales price will now have HST added With a death, there are funeral and burial costs, and an adjustment time as well to the sales price. To offset the increased tax burden to new home which can put a strain on a family’s ¿ nances. Life insurance can help. Golf is a subject better shown There are other reasons some people insure their children: the ¿ rst is than explained in writing. buyers, there is a rebate of the provincial portion of the HST equal to insurability. The best time to get life insurance is while you are young and 5% of the home’s purchase price, up to a maximum of $26,500. This is still healthy. By the time we became parents ourselves, our own health may Take advantage of a great in addition to the pre- existing GST new housing rebate (for new homes have affected our ability to get coverage. An individual who already has opportunity to bene¿ t from my with a purchase price up to $450,000) which continues to be available life insurance from when they were a child, may have a real advantage. The second reason is cost: as premiums are based on your age when you apply free instruction. on the federal portion of the HST. If you are confused, here are some for protection, one cannot get much younger than age 0. With some kinds of numerical examples: insurance, the premium would never go up as long as you live! The third reason I will be out on the driving some parents buy life insurance for their children is future ¿ nancial needs. range between 3:00 and 5:00pm GST Only With HST There are types of coverage whereby you can deposit more than the basic cost Purchase Price $300,000 total into the plan, and have the funds grow, tax deferred, until the child wants to go on Saturday, July 17th. Cost of new home $313,600 Total Cost $319,600 to university, start a business, buy a home, etc. While we hope of course that no one experiences the loss of a child, there are Come out and work many potential advantages to owning life insurance for our kids. Give us a call Purchase Price $500,000 total to review what might be best for you. on your grip! Cost of new home $533,000 Total Cost $543,000 Edith Stevenson Salt Spring Island 250-653-2440 GOLF & Sandra Smith [email protected] 1-800-537-1201 www.sunlife.ca/edith.stevenson COUNTRY CLUB sandra@saltspringhomefi nder.com 129 Brookwood Place 805 Lower Ganges Road 250-537-2121 • www.saltspringgolf.com Salt Spring Island BC V8K 1W44W1 © Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 2008.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE DEATHS CARDS OF THANKS COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION’S 19th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT. We raised over $30,000 LANCE DAVIS OBIT to help us purchase equipment for our island hospital, thanks to the enthusiasm of 162 Lance Trevor Davis Our heartfelt thanks to FIDDLEWORKS PAINTINGPAINTING WORKSHOPS golfers and the support of dozens of volunteers, financial sponsors and prize donors. August1X 20, 5.5 1973 Dr. Reznick for his un- INSTRUCTORS WORKSHOPSon location and SHOWCASE CONCERT on locationin studio & in studio As they have done for many years, Royal Lepage Salt Spring Realty kindly supplied the - July 8, 2010 wavering support in Watercolour & Acrylic caring for Lance and to registration tent which provided shelter on a very warm Saturday. Water and sunblock for featuring August 16-20 all golfers were generously provided by Pharmasave and greatly appreciated. Dr. Martins at the B.C. VAL KONIG Cancer Clinic for all her and August 23-27 S. End250-537-4660 & old, rusty truck Our special putting contest the day before the tournament was a wonderful success – efforts. No words can PEI Acadian thanks to RBC Dominion Securities for sponsoring this great addition to the tournament express our gratitude Band Gadelle Watercolour & Acrylic as well as the Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive contests. to the Beacon Home beginner to intermediate Care girls who gave At Artspring A huge thank you to Steve Marleau, Brett Webb and staff at the Salt Spring Golf and Lance such joy in his Sunday Call Val Konig Country Club for all their support with organization, scoring, prizes, publicity and July 18 7:30 pm 250.537.4660 groundskeeping. A special thanks to the Junior Golfers who hit long drives to help many last days. And to so It is with heavy hearts that many others - thank golfers boost their scores, and who were always available wherever we needed them we announce the passing of Tickets are throughout the day. you. $20 adults our beloved son, Lance Trevor $15 students & seniors PRIVATE MOBILE We had a wonderful buffet dinner thanks to Jesse Blanchette and his staff at the Davis on July 8, 2010 after a Ed and Jean Davis Falconshead Grill and Lounge, and applause to the Salt Spring Garden Club members long and courageous battle YOGA Katie Watt who arranged beautiful floral centerpieces for the tables. against brain cancer. Born COMING EVENTS IRON GATE SPECIAL and raised on Salt Spring, YOGA An extra special “thank you” to Country Grocer who donated their tent and all the supplies Lance set out to see the world PRIVATE & MOBILE for our barbecue on Saturday. AL’S ASIAN TREASURES after graduation. He became ARGENTINE TANGO -no experience necessary an accomplished pilot, sailor, 250-732-3696 -all equipment provided Our guest auctioneer, Dan Bouchard, was a great entertainer and helped raise our fund- WORKSHOP diver, ski instructor and WE WILL COME TO YOU! raising total. AND MILONGA Enjoy a relaxing yet invigorating charter boat captain. He made Hatha Yoga class in the comfort Thanks also to Greg Harmeson who took candid photos throughout the day and to Alders many cherished friends along SATURDAY, JULY 17TH of your own space - inside or out Plantation Vacation Rental for providing flowers for the registration table. the way. in the garden. Classes can be 3:00 - 4:15 Pedro Dimitriu - tailored to your speciÀ c needs. Survived by his mother and • All equipment provided. Fundamentals of Milonguero • 1No hour experience $50necessary. for 1-3 people For advertising and publicity, we are grateful to the Driftwood, Imagine That Graphics, T Gentle Hatha yoga tailored to your needs. In the comfort of your local ac- father Ed and Jean Davis, $75commodations. for Inside 4-6 or in thepeople garden. & T Signs and the Salt Spring Chamber of Commerce. brother Chad Williams, 4:30 - 5:45 Monica / Gabriel New shipment Call CallKatie for detailsKatie and pricing at 250-537-2764 the many cousins and extended - Milonga Lisa and Traspie Salt Spring Adventure Co. PLEASE JOIN US IN THANKING ALL OUR WONDERFUL SUPPORTERS. to book your private session. family. We will all miss his in for spring! Gold Sponsors: Salt Spring Garbage & RBC Dominion Securities 9:00 pm Milonga 250 537 2764 Silver Sponsor: Dan Phelan quirky sense of humour and Metal gates, outdoor benches, www.saltspringadventures.com Cost: 1 class $15, both Bronze Sponsor: Royal Canadian Legion Branch #92 smiling, upbeat nature. He classes $25, both classes hand carved garden stone, Hole in 1 Sponsors: Saunders Subaru & Sears Canada inspired us with his steadfast and milonga $30, Milonga wood sculptures, slate pots Putting Contest Sponsor: RBC Dominion Securities determination and amazing only $10 and many more unusual fi nds. grace even in the face of ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN HOLE SPONSORS insurmountable odds. Discover Indonesia at CHURCH Al’s Asian Treasures PUPPET SHOW Allan Bruce & Mike Hazenboom Construction Mouat’s Trading No service by request. Instead, 110 PARK DRIVE & WORKSHOPS Lance asked that those who and Imports at the LIBRARY Hardy, Pemberton Holmes Key Pawn Trucking Company Proceeds to Vancouver BMO Bank of Montreal Leith Wheeler Investment Myles Wilson, Royal would grieve his passing think 10 am - 4:30 pm Foundation Laugh & create. BMO Nesbitt Burns Counsel Lepage of him when the surf’s up or Tuesday - Sunday CIBC Li Read, Sea to Sky Realty Old Salty Shop when there is fresh snow on Info 250 538 7472 250.732.3696 July 20 1:30pm Ages 10-13 LADY MINTO FOUNDATION--GOLF THANK YOU 4457408 Country Grocer Lions Club Queen Margaret’s School the Sierra Nevadas. His spirit #7 9360 Smiley Rd., Chemainus July 21 2:00pm Adults only Dr. Richard Hayden Manulife Securities Richard Murakami July 22 10:30am Ages 3-5 3 x 864.00 is forever there. (just off Henry Rd. & Trans Can. Hwy.) Driftwood Publishing McKimm & Lott Rotary Club July 22 1:30 pm Ages 6-9 4457408Fiona Walls, Pemberton MD Management Slegg Lumber CARDSHolmes OF THANKS Medical Staff of Lady SS Veterinary Services BREAST THERMOGRAPHY KIKI THE ECO ELF will be at No charge. Limited space. Ganges Gas Minto Hospital Thrifty Foods CLINIC Fables Cottage on Saturday, Information & Register July 17 @ 1 pm - you should 250-537-4666 Gulf Islands Septic Mouat’s Clothing Windsor Plywood Who reads us? One day -Thursday, Nov 4 be too! Singing, reducing, Wine Cellar $250 + tax (10% off for two people) dancing, re-using, playing, re- PRIZE DONORS cycling and having lots of fun! INFORMATION Effective infrared screening (free treats for the kids too!). 88% of Islanders read the of the breast tissue. No A Valley Healing Alders Plantation VacationAuntie Pesto’s Café SUCCESSFUL AND EXCIT- Rental touching, squeezing, LADY MINTO AUCTION. radiation or pain. ING sports related fundrais- Barb’s Bakery & Bistro BC Ferries Beauticontrol Don’t forget to make your fi nal ing-- Your time is valuable. Driftwood each week. bids at Lady Minto Thrift Island Bevan’s Blackburn Golf Course BMO Bank of Montreal www.arbutustherapy.ca Profi t and Funds are a MUST! Auction by noon Saturday July Your NEED and ANSWER is Call: 250-537-4728 ext. 1 17th. Brook Holdack Bruce’s Kitchen Calvin’s Bistro -Combase survey (Tami) or Green Bee Fundraising, LLC. Cornerstone Driving Elements Home Design Embe’s Bakery 866-242-5554 to book appt. 877-257-3777 www.greenbee- TEEN READING CLUB fundraising.com School Wondering what to do this Falconshead Grill Foxglove Farm & Garden Fraser’s Thimble Farms summer? Join the Teen Read- THE VISION Supplies DEATHS DEATHS ing Club at the Salt Spring THE VISION Gallery 8 Garry Oaks Winery Golden Island Restaurant Public Library! Read, write reviews, and win Harbour Air Harbour House Hotel Harbours End Marine & prizes! Equipment January 21, 1923 - July 06, 2010 First meeting Wednesday, July Harlan’s Island Dental Island Escapades Island Savings Credit 14 at 2pm in the Teen Room. Centre Union http://saltspring.bclibrary.ca or www.teenrc.ca for more info. Island Star Video Jana’s Bake Shop Jill Louise Campbell HAROLD K.E. STONE GoAllPower.comAlGoAllPower.comlP Gallery John & Ina Curran Key Pawn Trucking Lady Minto Hospital Hal was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. He DEATHS DEATHS Auxiliary Thrift Shop Living Strong Studio Love My Kitchen Mark’s Work Wearhouse returned with his British bride to Toronto after WWII Market Place Café North End Fitness Pasta Del Vecchio Fresca where he raised his family and pursued his passion of teaching. He retired to Salt Spring Island, BC Patterson’s Store Pharmasave Praxair Canada MEMORIAL GIFTS Pro Shop, Salt Spring Golf RBC Dominion Securities Rendezvous Bakeshop in 1980. He was pre-deceased by his loving wife Remember a loved one with a gift to & Country Club DRIFTWOODof 50 years, Joan PUBLISHING F. Stone and PREPAID--CAL-his brother, Jack Salt Spring Air SS Books SS Coffee Company Stone of Brampton, Ontario. Well known as a the Lady Minto Hospital Foundation SS Dairy Service Salt Spring Inn SS Liquor Store VIN STONE, HAROLD STON unique combination of artist, activist, philanthropist, 135 Crofton Road SS Noodle Bar SS Propane SS Soapworks 2 x 288.00 golfer, landscaper and friend, he is survived and Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1T1 Seachange Savouries Seafirst Insurance Seaside Kitchen 4457428sorely missed by his son, Calvin (Charlene) & LADY MINTO FOUNDATION--LADY MINTO Canada DEATHS HOSP FOUNDATIOTel. 250-538-4845 Sheepworks Shoebox Digital Media Skin Sensations Day Spa granddaughters, Meghan and Jessica of Lake Please include: Soya Nova Tofu Shop Steffich Fine Art Studio One Simcoe, Ontario; his daughter, Shelley Stone of 2 x 216.00 The Plant Farm Volume II Books Island Dental Centre Leader, Saskatchewan & grandsons, Shane (Miriam) 4358395Name of the person you are remembering CONGRATULATIONS! and Blake (Tawnya) and great-grandchildren, Hailey DEATHS to the 2010 winners of the Hewitson Cup for the lowest team score: John Stone and Aven Mitchell of Medicine Hat, AB. As Name and address of next of kin so we van Schetsen, Patrick Larouche, Trevor Kaye and Brook Speed. can notify them of your gift PLEASE WATCH OUR WEBSITE: WWW.LADYMINTFOUNDATION.COM FOR well, he is missed by his wonderful Island family too PHOTOS OF THE TOURNAMENT. SEE YOU AGAIN NEXT YEAR. numerous to be named. At his request, there will be Your name and address for tax receipt no funeral, however, the family will get together with some Island friends and plan a memorial service to be held later this summer. In lieu of À owers, Hal has requested donations to be made to Lady Minto www.ladymintofoundation.com Hospital in Ganges. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010 | 29 DEADLINES DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS TUESDAY 10 AM [email protected]
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CREDITORS 4457762 INFORMATION INFORMATION www.canscribe.com. in- AND OTHERS [email protected]. LUMBY SUPER A FOODS is Re: GORDON FREDE- COMINGWednesday EVENTS July 21, 1:30 pm looking for an experienced ONLINE, ACCREDITED, Grocery Store Manager. Appli- RICK CUDMORE COMMUNITY SERVICES, SSI--INFORMA- WEB-DESIGN TRAINING, Come for a camp-out but don't forget cants must possess previous Deceased, formerly of Thinking of volunteering somewhere? available for persons facing retail management experi- TION 033 challenges to employment, ad- 2076-135 Brinkworthy your favorite bedtime friend- if you are ence. Please forward resume Road, Salt Spring Island, 2 x 72.00Check out opportunities at: ministered by the Canadian to: Lumby Super A Foods, brave enough that is! Society for Social Develop- Post Offi ce Box 249, Lumby, BC, V8K 1S2. 4237509www.volunteersaltspring.com ment. Visit: http://www.ib- BC, V0E 2G0. Email: Creditors and others de.ca/signup. Space limited - [email protected]. having claims against the INFORMATION Apply today! ‘A warm and cozy tale or phone Gloria at 250-537-9971 Estate of GORDON of sisterly joy and HELP WANTED FREDERICK CUDMORE, SCHOOL DISTRICT are hereby notifi ed under sweet imagination.· COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS PENDER#64 PRIMARY(Gulf Islands) section 38 of the Trustee AIRLINES ARE HIRING- TEACHER ~Kirkus Train for high paying Aviation Act that particulars of Maintenance Career. FAA ap- their claims should be Invites applications1 X 2.5 for 250-537-0028 proved program. Financial aid sent to the Executors at KIDS’ CAMP 2010 if qualifi ed- Housing available. the followingHELP WANTED position Box 414, Ganges P.O., CALL Aviation Institute of commencing High Seas Expedition Maintenance (877)818-0783 Salt Spring Island, BC, July 26th-30th, September 1, 2010: V8K 2W1, on or before COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHAPEL--KIDS bcclassifi ed.com • #23 - Primary Teacher, august 10, 2010, after 9:30-Noon cautions readers regarding which date the Executors CAMP HIGH SEAS (ages 4 - completed sending money to obtain infor- Pender Islands School will distribute the estate mation on employment oppor- (1.0; Temp.) 2 x 144.00 Gr. 4) tunities. Legitimate companies among the parties enti- 4454594 do not charge potential em- Please refer to School tled to it, having regard $10/child per week ployees. 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Foundations & Framing mafalda@ Siding 250-537-1730 Grace Point Square saltspringinsurance.ca Finishing Find what you need, sell what you don’t. Decks Renovations Deadline 10 am Tuesday • FoundationsTimber works, Arbors & for Wednesday paper, framingCall Ron Salt Spring 4 pm Wednesday for Friday paper. 250-537-8885 • Siding 4X72 THE • Finishing • Decks “New to You” GREAT GARAGE • Renovations Merchandise ads with items totalling less than $200 receive a 50% discount with your Residents Card. • Timber-works, MERCHANDISE FOR SALE MERCHANDISE FOR SALE MERCHANDISE FOR SALE MERCHANDISE FOR SALE arbors SALE MAP Using your plans or APPLIANCES FOOD PRODUCTS FURNITURE MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE we can custom design. COIN OPERATED washer & ***HOTEL SURPLUS Beds! Contact Ron today dryers, 2 sets. $800 for all four CALDWELL’S NO TAX*** Queen and King for a friendly machines. Call. 250-537-6860. Size Luxury Eurotop. Still in FRASER’S free estimate OAKSPRING FARM original plastic. Left over from THIMBLE FARMS SAM ANDERSON Appliance Local LARGE HOTEL ORDER. Nev- 175 ARBUTUSFRASER’S THIMBLE [email protected] Repair. All makes and models. er used or slept on, no dam- Free Range & Grain Fed 537-5788 Farm 250.537.8885 Warranty Technician - Hot Pork, Chicken & Beef age.(currently 6 available). Water Tank & Appliance 250-537-2152, 537-5380 Complete with 10 year warran- OPEN SPECIALS Installation. Sears Service ty. These beds are made in DRAFTING & DESIGN Technician. 250-537-5268. CANADA by RESTONIC a 70 7 DAYS A WEEK1 x 4 year old Company. Restonic is FROM 9AM - 4:30PM GANGES AUCTIONS consistently ranked higher than Simmons, Sealy and Ser- LET’S GET ta for quality and price. 7 Time SUMMER ESTATE ANTIQUE AUCTION winner of BEST BUY AWARD STARTED! Furniture, China, crystal, from Consumers Digest!!! SPECIALS Bring your sketches & ideas and silver, advertising items, FUEL/FIREWOOD Retail Price up to $1299.00.: together we’ll design (or collectibles & more. Wed. 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All 250-653-4165 price $500. 250-538-0128 shapes & colours available. ad published in the Driftwood on Wednesday, BROIL KING BBQ Never 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com The Weekender on Friday, and online at SEASONED FIREWOOD used. Listed for $349 plus tax. 804 Fulford-Ganges Rd. Vancouver Island’s largest fi re- Only $200. 250-537-1933 NEW NORWOOD SAWMILLS www.gulfi slandsdriftwood.com wood producer offers legally - LumberMate-Pro handles 537-4978 obtained, fi rewood during for- CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? logs 34” diameter, mills boards est restoration, large cords, Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call 28” wide. Automated quick-cy- fast delivery. Help restore your Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention cle-sawing increases effi cien- ONLY $19.95! STEEL BUILDING SALE... forest, Burndrywood.com or this ad and get 10% off your cy up to 40%. www.Norwood- “Going on NOW!” Canadian 1-877-902-WOOD. new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981- Sawmills.com/400OT - FREE Call today 537-9933 RECYCLING Manufacturer Direct. Great 6591. Information: 1-800-566-6899 pricing on ABSOLUTELY eve- Ext:400OT. gulfi slandsrealestate.ca CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? ry model, width and length SALT SPRING Island Recycle Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call OAK BUFFET $880. Oak GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALES Depot is located at 349 Rain- with up to 50% OFF skylights, Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention vents and service doors. Pio- table, antique, $1200, piano bow Rd. We are open Tues. this ad and get 10% off your $1200. All beautiful. 538-0196 through Sat., 10am to 5pm. neer Steel Manufacturers 1- new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981- 381 COLLINS Rd. Sat, July. GARAGE SALE Saturday July 800-668-5422. All the SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ 17, 10am-3pm. Moving Sale! This service is operated by 5991 17. 123 Deer Park Rd (off Salt Spring Island Community or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and Dishes, furniture, garden tools Walker Hook Rd) . Quilting FORD MOWER, 3 point hitch secure. Easymove Container and much more. Services. Please call the Re- ESTATE SALES and sewing things, kitchen cycle Depot at 250-537-1200, listings - sickle bar, 5 foot cut. Great for Services. Serving Vancouver things, screen, butcher block, haying. $375 250-653-4440 Island. 1-888-331-3279. LIONS GARAGE SALE now or Community Services at ESTATE SALE Long chester- bedding, books, CD and 250-537-9971 for information All the closed for summer. We would DVDs, pictures, craft supplies, fi eld, wing back chair, china SOLAR HOT water system SPECIAL PROGRAM Offers like to thank our customers for on materials accepted for re- cabinet, 2 seat pull-out couch, with all equipment, holding New Portable Computers At etc. 9 am until gone. cycling. their generous support. We end tables, chairs, bedside ta- tank, pump, two panels. Gets $179 For A Limited Time look forward to seeing you bles, dresser, dishes, mini mi- time lots of hot water this summer. When They’re Gone, They’re Sept 3. (No drop offs please Read it off -island on-line. cro wave etc. Call to view Going cheap $400. Phone Gone! Call Now! 1-877-231- during our closed months). gulfi slandsaqua.com 250 537 6513 250-537-5623. 3215 Claim Code: 6759 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010 | 31
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MGMT TRUCKS & V ANS CHARMING COTTAGE, fur- north end, close to St. Mary, 121 McPhillips sedan, dk grey, leather int., nished, 3 yrs old on St. Mary $900, util. incl. laundry, NS,NP 2 x 144.00 auto, great shape ,maint. Lake. Suitable for one or two private 1 acre. 250-221-0081. Air Conditioning and parking. records, $2500 obo. 250-537- 1986 CHEVY Astro van. Ex- adults, NS, NP. Avail. Sept. 1- 4457624 9713. cellent trades vehicle with in- May 31. $800 per mo. plus util. SUNNY VESUVIUS, 2 bdrm dustrial door locks, wire 250-538-1855. cottage, 650 sq. ft., 4 appl., OFFICE/RETAIL SPORTS & IMPORTS screen on the windows, roof elec heat & airtight. Very pri- Contact Gulf Pacifi c rack and trailer hitch. New COZY 2 bdrm cottage on 3 vate, large deck, NS, NP, long mud and snow tires all around term. Avail immed. Ref’s req. HONDA CRV 1999, green, au- acres in Vesuvius, W/D, F/S, 250-748-2942 to, new tires & chains! 184K, and new battery. 310k. Starts $885 + util. N/P, N/S, Ref. req. $825/mo. plus util 587-999-1991 or nice cond. $6000. 537-9820. and runs fi ne with no issues. Avail. Aug. 1 Long term. 250- [email protected]. e: [email protected] Need it gone $1400 245-8796,Cell 250-802-2500. MOTORCYCLES 250-537-2335 COZY WALK-IN ground fl oor TOP FLOOR 1,000 square 1996 FORD Ranger, white, 5 studio suite. furnished, very foot, light fi lled, south facing, ROOMS FOR RENT TRANSPORTATION speed, canopy, single cab. clean, separate entrance. open concept studio with sep- JOE’SJOE’S GARAGE GARAGE 250,000 km. $1500 obo. 250- arate kitchen and bathroom on Ocean view with spectacular BIG ROOM, private entrance 221-0272. sunsets, covered patio. Near shared 5 acres, close to Gan- 250.538.2120250-538-2120 ges. Private deck with separ- and bathroom. $500 includes AUTO FINANCING THIS WEEK’S beach and hiking trails, 8 min- util. N/S N/P 250-653-0005 MARINE ate entry, W/D, hardwood SALESSales, • SERVICEService, Repairs• REPAIRS utes from town. 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NANAIMO AIRPORT 250-245-3858 • Toll Free: 1-888-272-8887 MILL BAY 250-743-3800 • Toll Free 1-800-665-5581 SIDNEY 250-655-1119 • Toll Free: 1-888-272-8888 COURTENAY 250-337-2174 • Toll Free: 1-866-330-2174 PORT ALBERNI 250-724-4648 • Toll Free: 1-877-724-4648 Dl#8995 Total Price Freight Included. Administrative fees and taxes not included. Payments based upon 10% down (or equivalent trade), including life insurance and taxes. Amortized over *180 mo. pymts/5yr term**240 mo. pymts/5yr term***120 mo. pymts/5yr term****60 mo. pymts/5yr term. Total fi nance obligation #1 $15,592 + $11,946; #2 $13592; #3 $16,104 + $20,619; #4 $14,572 + $18,677; #5 $20,711 + $26,547; #6 $21,899 + $28,087; #7 $41,032 + $67,132; #8 $17,432 + $22,342; #9 $16,032 + $20,509; #10 $33,471 + $54,801; #11 $35,972 + $58,918; #12 $22,192 + $36,331; #13 $24,692 + $40,437; #14 $13,872 + $17,761; #15 $25,478 + $41,731. Variable interest rate at the time of calculation based upon 6.25% OAC (on approved credit).