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LOCAL POLITICS Conﬂ ict case criticized by Trust hopefuls Candidates asked for views at Fulford debate

BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee candidates speaking at Thursday evening’s all-candidates meeting in Fulford consider the conﬂ ict of interest lawsuit against Salt Spring’s Capital Regional District director and two Local Trust Committee members malicious, sad, an overreaction and un-Canadian.

PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY The comments arose after an audience member asked FOUR VAMPIRES AND A ZOMBIE: Salt Spring Elementary School girls get into character for Halloween on Monday afternoon. From left are Cas- LTC candidates to com- sidy Bellavance, Carlie Aston, Clara Serra, Brianna Cudmore and Sarah Caldwell. ment on the decision by 15 islanders, including Capital DEVELOPMENT Regional District candidate Dietrich Luth, to start legal action against the island’s CRD and LTC offi cials. The petitioners argue Resort owners set to listen and learn contributions of more than $40,000 to the Climate Action Council Society Island housing needs could be considered for Bullock Lake project and Water Council Society approved by LTC members BY ELIZABETH NOLAN the early exploratory stages.” The property’s most recent real estate list- Christine Torgrimson and DRIFTWOOD STAFF The project’s dark history began with a devel- ing noted a 2010 assessed value of more than George Ehring, and Capi- The new owners of the Salt Spring Island Vil- opment project headed by Brian Hauff that $18 million and an asking price of $8.9 million. tal Regional District direc- lage Resort property have no plans for immedi- went into foreclosure in 1998. Huaff repur- Shury did not divulge what his group ended up tor Garth Hendren violate ate construction and are instead preparing for a chased the property under his company Tuan paying but did say it was a court-ordered sale the province’s Communi- period of research and stakeholder consultation, Development and resumed work constructing a that went through rapidly. ty Charter because of the principal investor Kyle Shury said Tuesday. 30,000-square-foot lodge, a separate pool build- Shury said he was aware of past complaints elected officials’ role as The founder of Plat:form Properties in Van- ing and 123 luxury cabins in 2005. about the project and that Plat:form will be directors on one or both of couver, which recently acquired the 35.5-acre Hauff applied for and received creditor protec- going to the immediate neighbours and stake- these societies. development, said there are no concrete plans tion for the project in May 2007, just months before holders first to hear what they feel would be “I actually think the peti- for the resort as of yet. fi re would destroy the nearly completed lodge and acceptable for future development. tion is very sad,” said candi- “We’re very early in the process. It’s a com- pool building with damages estimated between $8 “I would say we’re in a listening and learning date George Grams. plicated fi le — there’s a lot of history there, and million and $12 million. Despite Huaff’s declared mode,” he said. most of it is negative. We’re trying to assemble intention to rebuild, the project again went into the historical information and are just now in receivership in December of 2007. BULLOCK LAKE continued on 5 PETITION continued on 2

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A group of about 50 Salt Spring residents carcinogenic to humans . . . based on an zone, he said during the meeting, “citizens driftwoodgimedia.com/signup.html has declared the island a “smart-meter-free increased risk for glioma, a malignant type of are asserting the rights they would expect zone” following a strategy meeting hosted by brain cancer, associated with wireless phone when living in a free and democratic society.” Gulf Islanders for Safe Technology last Friday use.” While coming up with strategies to activate night. BC Hydro has countered that the radio the free zone designation, local electrician “Salt Spring has an apparently-well- frequency emitted from a smart meter over Peter Haase suggested creating an emergen- deserved reputation for taking action when its entire 20-year life span will be equivalent cy response team “to go into action whenever the environment or public health is threat- to a single 30-minute cell phone call. In addi- a suspicious Corex/Hydro truck is spotted ened,” GIFTS spokesman Chris Anderson tion, a Danish health study of 350,000 people much in the same way that Hornby Island said in a post-meeting report, and added: which was released last month found there has just done.” “Mounting opposition on Salt Spring to what was no difference in cancer rates between Anderson said others at the anti-smart- is seen as an undemocratic plan is not a new people aged over 30 who had used a cell meter meeting suggested creating a phone notion.” phone for a decade and those without cell tree to alert citizens into action to physically Opponents to BC Hydro’s plan to switch phones. surround trucks and impede, in a peaceful the province over to a wireless grid by the end BC Hydro further submits the smart meter manner, the progress of technicians trying to of 2012 have voiced many concerns, which plan is necessary to upgrade outdated tech- install smart meters. range from the project’s immense cost to nology, reduce hydro theft, increase home The ad-hoc emergency response team will privacy and security issues. Perhaps foremost energy conservation and improve the grid’s be meeting bi-weekly. HONDA GENERATOR HARBOURS END Candidates decry petition action MARINE & EQUIPMENT INVENTORY 250-537-4202 PETITION election, it’s not a Cana- “It shouldn’t have hap- Although the ongoing 122 Upper Ganges Rd. at Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm continued from 1 dian way of doing things.” pened this way. In a civi- court case limits what he CLEAROUT! the head of Ganges Harbour Saturdays 9:00am - 1:00pm Carol Dodd called the lized society we talk to can say on the matter, While he ultimately whole petition, launched one another fi rst and fi nd CRD director Hendren Tide Tables believes in the rule of on Oct. 7, “a bit of an over- out what’s going on.” took the opportunity to law, Grams said, an inde- reaction.” Larry Woods followed tell the crowd the climate AT FULFORD HARBOUR pendent oversight body “I’m saddened by the up by calling the lawsuit action and water coun- Pacific Standard Time – measured in feet sponsored by Harbours End Marine & Equipment Ltd. to review issues like the whole thing and hope we a “malicious act,” clearly cils are essential tools OCT TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT funding of commu- can learn from this and, “aimed at this election for dealing with pressing m ft m ft 02 04:08 0.9 3.0 6 03:41 2.5 8.2 nity groups could have all of us, do a bit better.” and trying to determine issues in the community. WE 12:24 3.4 11.2 SU 08:17 2.0 6.6 resolved the dispute. Peter Grove said he the result of this election “Without these bod- 19:12 2.3 7.5 14:40 3.1 10.2 Candidate David Bor- believes the decision full stop.” ies we don’t get anything 2.4 22:04 7.9 21:44 1.3 4.3 rowman suggested the to initiate a legal case While he suggested done,” he said. 03 05:06 1.2 3.9 07 04:46 2.7 8.9 lawsuit is timed to coin- against someone ought those named in the law- “If, as a result of this TH 13:07 3.3 10.8 MO 09:14 2.2 7.2 cide with the election to be a last resort, not a suit may not have been action the resources are 20:06 2.0 6.6 15:02 3.1 10.2 campaign. point of departure. malicious in their intent, removed, they will fail EU2000 IC2 04 00:15 2.3 7.5 22:10 1.1 3.6 “The only benefi t [the “Litigation is the last Mark Wyatt suggested — they will collapse — REG. $1599 FR 06:08 1.5 4.9 08 04:37 2.9 9.5 13:44 3.3 10.8 TU 09:07 2.4 7.9 elected officials] derive in a continuum of the greater efforts be made which is a really sad fact 1.8 20:45 5.9 14:24 3.0 9.8 from this ‘conflict’ was dispute-resolution pro- to populate societies like for this community.” Sale Price 05 02:14 2.3 7.5 21:36 0.9 3.0 more and more hours of cess. It’s the very last thing the Water Council and SA 07:14 1.8 5.9 work for themselves,” he that you do — you don’t Climate Action Council Note: Candidates’ $ 14:14 3.2 10.5 21:17 1.5 4.9 said. “The suit itself I fi nd go out and sue somebody with other talented and quotes are presented 1299 malicious, it was unnec- on a Friday afternoon,” intelligent community in the same order they essary, it’s keyed to this he said. members. answered the question.

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BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF About 200 island residents got their ﬁ rst glimpse of the hefty slate of Capi- tal Regional District and Islands Trust candidates running in next month’s local government elections during a three-hour all-candidates event at

Fulford Hall on Thursday night. PHOTO BY GAIL SJUBERG A crowded speakers’ table held six candidates who seek the title of Salt Leslie Wallace answers a question at the Driftwood-sponsored Fulford all-candidates meeting, with other CRD and Trust candidates at the table. Spring’s CRD director and another six who are in the contest to fi ll two spots While she supports the Trust and “I have two boys in Fernwood path and pedestrian mall in the heart “We’re drowning in bureaucracy on the Salt Spring Island Local Trust its preserve and protect mandate, she school in Grades 3 and 4 and I tell of Ganges. and problems — unfortunately Committee. noted the importance to “preserve you I’m concerned about where we’ll “I see a more vibrant and diverse there’s a drought in finding solu- Trust hopeful George Grams got and protect the place and the people” be in the next 20 years if things don’t local economy,” she said. tions,” he said. things rolling with a vow to address and spoke to the need for adequate change,” he said. “I see a Salt Spring with respectful Carole Eyles called on Salt Spring- an Islands Trust he feels has lost water and housing for everyone in Wyatt, who is running alongside and collaborative processes in place ers to work together to fi nd common direction. the community. Grams, said electing a pair of trustees for us to work out our differences ground and heal the rift in local poli- “The problems we face on the Peter Grove outlined his willing- who share the same vision and values and turn community challenges into tics. island are well known,” he said, dur- ness to foster a Trust with a can-do will avoid split decisions decided by opportunities.” “I believe in fostering an atmo- ing his introductory remarks. “They attitude that can deal with land-use the LTC’s chair, an off-island trustee. Former CRD director Dietrich Luth sphere of cooperation and collegial- were issues in the last election and issues fairly and expeditiously. (1993-96) returned to the stage. ity so we can agree or disagree on many of them at the election before “I am a mediator and I am com- CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT Based on his experience, he said, the basis of information rather than that: poor governance, ineffi ciencies, mitted to helping end our toxic ingenuity and hard work are needed personality and political agendas,” dysfunction, fiscal waste, a mush- political environment. I’m also an Incumbent CRD director Garth to ensure Salt Spring is treated fair- she said. rooming Trust budget . . . a dearth arbitrator and I’m used to making Hendren led off the CRD hope- ly within the CRD’s administrative She highlighted the hospital, water of affordable housing, water quality, tough decisions and I’m a chartered fuls’ two-minute introductions by structure. and waste, transportation, affordable increasingly overburdened legisla- accountant and how our money is defending his record in a term domi- “You have to be a street lawyer housing and recreation as the most tion we saw in [the Riparian Areas spent is important to me.” nated by a series of quagmires in the so you don’t become a clerk of the pressing issues faced by islanders. Regulation] that erodes our rights Larry Woods proudly backed the Fulford, Beddis, Highland and Fern- board, otherwise you get the boon- Ken Lee stood on his 20-year and freedoms, and deep divisions Trust’s mandate and expressed his wood water service districts. doggles like we’ve got in Fulford.” record in island politics and com- within our community.” great respect and admiration of past “Let’s be honest, I inherited quite Finding a solution to the disgrace- munity activism as a testament to his Former trustee David Borrowman trustees and volunteer committee a mess with our water systems. The ful goings on in many CRD-led water ability to get the job done and meet returned to the political fray by out- members who have stepped forward CRD made some bad decisions as districts, he said, is the main reason constituents’ demands. lining a vision for a “positive partici- to serve islanders. far back as 2002 when the upgrades he decided to enter the race. His range of activities have includ- patory community which rejoices “This said, I strongly believe that started. I worked to help to prevent Wayne McIntyre said he’s keen to ed work to lower ferry fares, time on in the immense human and natural the Trust must be a learning organi- future errors, project management is use his management and political the school and fi re boards, and lead- resources available to us. zation, that it must certainly seek to now mandatory and better manage- experience to provide substance and ership of the South Salt Spring Island “Every candidate on this panel continue to improve the way it comes ment practices are in place.” solutions to problems like affordable Property Owners’ and Residents’ has been asked if they are crazy to and works with islanders.” If elected for a second term, Hen- housing and poor fiscal manage- Association. run for office,” he added. “If crazy Woods said he looks forward to dren added, he vows to promote ment. “If elected I’ll offer strong hands- means intoxicated in the beauty of working with islanders to protect broader public transit options, unify “I love living here and I want to on leadership,” he said. “It’s been this island and enthralled with the neighbourhoods and achieve com- the island’s water districts and “main- make a positive contribution to the said that politicians’ slide further on endless creativity of its people, then munity consensus before land-use tain a no new tax increase policy for community and I have the skills and bullshit than gravel. I’ve always pre- count me fi t for offi ce.” decisions are made. the services coming out of the CRD.” experience to do so with your input,” ferred to slide on gravel.” Carol Dodd offered independence, Mark Wyatt, the final Trust can- Candidate Leslie Wallace reiter- he said. consensus, and her understanding of didate to speak during the opening ated her vision to make Salt Spring He said opportunities in green For a slightly longer version of this small business and fi nance as some comments section, said candidates a pedestrian and cycling-friendly building design and business are story, as posted on Oct. 28, see the News of the reasons voters should cast a may disagree but, in the end, all want destination with new infrastructure central in Salt Spring’s continued suc- section of www.gulfi slandsdriftwood. ballot for her in November. to build a better community. projects like a Fulford-Vesuvius bike cess. com. News briefs

each candidate. dates will attend a tea and called from a far-off call cen- never give out personal infor- Candidate With so many candidates talk at Salt Spring Elementary tre and told that an email mation or ﬁ nancial informa- Corrections meetings participating, people should School from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. message had informed them tion over the phone to unso- • A story in last week’s Health articulate their questions A number of candidates in of a virus on the person’s licited callers. Guide incorrectly identified The second Driftwood- within 30 seconds. Candi- all three races also have web- computer. Victims are then Laura Formaggia as a natu- sponsored all-candidates dates then have one minute sites and blogs. told to press the Windows key Time change ropathic practitioner. She is a meeting for the Salt Spring to answer. A timer will be on their keyboards. It’s time to bid farewell holistic therapist certified in Islands Trust and Capi- used. Computer Driftwood publisher Tony to Daylight Saving Time for Chinese medicine, acupunc- tal Regional District races People wanting to meet the Richards was the recent recip- another year, as clocks are ture and nutrition. runs this Monday, Nov. 7 at 10 school board candidates scam ient of one such call, which turned back this Sunday, Nov. • A story about Salt Spring art- ArtSpring from 7 to 10 p.m. running for three available Salt Spring residents are he believes was meant for his 6 at 2 a.m. ists at the Sidney Fine Art Show Moderated by Harold Swi- Salt Spring seats can do so at reporting yet another phone 93-year-old father, who died People can get back that failed to include Maggie Snee. erenga, the meeting will see two events on Tuesday, Nov. 8. scam has hit the island, this this summer. When Rich- hour of sleep they lost in • The story of Olympic sailor candidates give a two-minute An all-candidates meeting time targeting people who ards told the caller he had a the spring by adjusting their Richard Clarke incorrectly listed introduction, followed by begins at 7:30 p.m. at the GISS use a Windows operating sys- Macintosh, not a PC, the per- clocks by one hour before the cost to train for and equip a questions from the ﬂ oor, and cafeteria. For those who can’t tem. son hung up. heading to bed on Saturday world-class vessel at $800,000. a one-minute wrap-up from make it, some of the candi- Would-be-victims are Residents are reminded to night. The actual cost is $400,000.

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harbourair.com 250.537.5525 4 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT online WATER gulfislandsdriftwood.com SOME TWEETS CRD denies Fulford district demands WE TWITTERED » TUES: Trust meeting reminder Water group explores options said it’s become clear such promises have oversights and mismanagement. only delayed things further. In the meantime, a Fulford resident THURS: Fulford all-candidates meeting Maude said he’s asked that CRD offi - has fi led a complaint with the provincial THURS: Business awards photos BY SEAN MCINTYRE cials at least have the courtesy to write “a ombudsperson in hopes of getting an www.twitter.com/GIDriftwood DRIFTWOOD STAFF formal letter telling me to get lost.” independent audit to determine what Fulford Water Service District repre- Two weeks ago the CRD’s senior man- went wrong and who is to blame. sentatives have been left to consider their ager of integrated water services said Although provincial legislation pro- FACEBOOK EXTRA » options after an email from a senior Capi- he was working on a formal letter to hibits agencies like the Fulford Water Driftwood contest for tal Regional District official dismissed the commission. Jack Hull said he’s Service District from fi ling claims with Liona Boyd tickets and any possibility of meeting demands for unwilling to comment on specifi c rea- the ombudsperson’s offi ce, Maude said more! an independent audit and compensation sons behind the CRD’s decision until the he intends to follow up with the claim Facebook.com/ for cost overruns. commission is informed. and anywhere else the story may go. gulfi slandsdriftwood “We aren’t going away and we’ll keep But CRD spokesman Andy Orr said Maude said the district’s most recent beating the horse,” said Tony Maude, one Tuesday that no letter had been pro- quarterly financial statements indicate of four commission members who signed duced to date. that residents may be in store for a sec- an Aug. 19 letter calling on the CRD to “We have not taken a defi nitive posi- ond-consecutive double-digit rate hike FACEBOOK resolve the “unacceptable fi nancial bur- tion on this issue yet . . . probably need when next year’s budget is announced. FAN OF THE WEEK » den” that resulted from alleged gaffs and some legal advice,” he said. “We’re looking at a 40 per cent opera- poor planning associated with installa- In their August letter to the CRD, tional increase over two years,” he said. Bly Kaye is the Drift- tion of a new water treatment plant and Maude and other Fulford commissioners Escalating costs, he said, only serve to wood’s Facebook “Fan of distribution system. fi led a claim against the Capital Regional place an emphasis on why commission- the Week.” Pick up your Although he received encouraging District with the aim of recovering more ers seek to resolve outstanding issues $10 Country Grocer gift signs from the CRD in September, Maude than $179,000 spent as a result of errors, relating to water system upgrades. card at the Driftwood offi ce until Dec. 2, 2011. 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Candidates speak on incorporation QuickBooks Setup and Training Personalized Tutoring • Ongoing Support Governance study positive elements. ity, most appear to feel a ing truth to power is what incorporation will cost. CRD candidates mir- new governance study I’m about.” “I don’t know how 537-0854 gets support rored views of their is needed to update the Incumbent CRD direc- much more incorpora- Specializing In Small Business 105-B Hereford Ave Trust counterparts with island’s long-standing tor Garth Hendren said tion is going to cost or if BY SEAN MCINTYRE Garth Hendren, Wayne incorporation debate. he will continue to pur- it’s going to cost any more DRIFTWOOD STAFF McIntyre and Ken Lee “I need the informa- sue the provincial govern- money; that’s why we FREE Incorporation arose saying yes to incorpo- tion. Let’s have the study ment for a governance do a provincially funded annual membership with the purchase of at Thursday evening’s ration, Leslie Wallace get the facts and ﬁ gures study if he is re-elected. governance study to ﬁ nd a 36 session personal training package! all-candidates meeting expressing “open mind- and then we’ll make a He said the province cut out those details,” Wyatt when a member of the edness,” and Carole Eyles sensible decision,” Grove off money for governance said. NEW public asked candidates and Dietrich Luth want- said. studies and transition “We have to do the Combo membership with Rainbow Road Pool to give a yes or no answer ing more information “I’m committed to funding for new munici- study, there’s no question Swim AND Strength Train with one easy monthly pass on whether Salt Spring about how much incor- pushing hard for a gover- palities after the 2008 about it. Everybody I talk should be incorporated. poration will cost and nance study because it’s economic crisis. to asks for it,” he added. Please call the gym for details For Trust candidates, who will bear the costs. caused so much polariza- “They didn’t have the “It’s extremely important livingstrongstudios.ca answers included a “Until I know how we tion in the community money and they didn’t and George and I will straight out yes from are going to pay for it, I and it’s distracting from want to go forward.” work extremely hard to 250.931.5483 George Grams and Mark can’t say yes,” said Eyles. what we need to do,” Wyatt and Grams vow make that study happen.” 120 HEREFORD AVE. Wyatt and Carol Dodd, “I believe it’s going to be added Dodd. to have funding restored. a “yes or no” from David expensive.” Woods, however, sug- “I believe that docu- Borrowman, an “I simply Luth echoed a similar gested much of the so- mentation is a full pro- do not know” from Peter concern.“I never sign called polarization that vincially sponsored gov- Grove and an “I don’t start blank cheques and don’t divides the community ernance study which will as being an advocate for need to answer that ques- has been entirely manu- provide the information incorporation” by candi- tion,” Luth responded. factured. we need on the options, date Larry Woods. “I’m not opposed to “I am one who, on this the advantages and dis- “I don’t think it’s up it, but I sure as hell am issue of polarization, am advantages, and the cost to us to be driven into not going to sign a blank really uncomfortable of each,” said Grams. FENCING SALE - ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT!! one-word answers to cheque.” with the notion,” he said. “Then it’s up to the very complex questions,” While candidate’s “I think a lot of that polar- community.” Come into Windsor or See Our Full Page ad Borrowman said, adding views may differ about ization has been manu- Wyatt said a study is From October 26th for more detail’s that he remains a skeptic whether Salt Spring ought factured by various enti- the only way to deter- despite incorporation’s to become a municipal- ties on the island. Speak- mine how much money

Stucco Wire Neighbourhood meetings planned 48” x 112.5 ft roll.... BULLOCK LAKE ing needs and will be looking at “That’s some of the feedback $75.00 continued from 1 how those needs could perhaps be we’ve heard early on, so that’s some- incorporated into the project. thing we’re interested in exploring “There’s a lot of demands that for a portion of the property.” “That’s where we’re going to get don’t seem to be currently ﬁ lled on Shury said after meetings with a better understanding in the next the island,” he said, noting afford- the immediate stakeholders take couple of months.” able housing, entry-level housing place in the coming months the Shury added that his group is and artisan housing as areas of opportunity for wider public input Poultry Mesh also aware of Salt Spring’s hous- interest. will most likely arise. 1” x 36” x25 ft roll...... $8.50 Who Game Fence, 78” x 165 ft roll.... Larry Woods reads us? $175.00 For Islands Trust 83% Windsor Plywood Neighbours helping neighbours of newspaper readers 166 RAINBOWRAINBOW ROAD [email protected] ...build their dreams on Salt Spring PH: 250-537-5564 FAX: 250-537-1207 - RETURN ON INSIGHT SURVEY OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 7 AM - 5:30 PM / SASATURDAYTURDAY 8 AM - 5:30 PM / CLCLOSEDOSED SUNDAYS Building a sustainable

An evening with Ronald Wright for Larry Woods community 7:30 pm Sunday, November 6th Fulford Hall Water. I have worked tirelessly to redress the mismanagement that dates back Ahead of the release of the new film Surviving Progress based on to 2002. But there is more to be done. If elected I will continue to fi ght to upgrade his Massey Lecture Series A Short History of Progress, local our water system without further costs to our community. This is not the time for author Ronald Wright will show short excerpts from the film and discuss with Larry, and the audience, the historical importance of new fi nancial burdens. I believe in no more tax hikes for our community. Striking the Right Balance in local government. And you all know I believe in addressing our governance problem. But then Entrance by donation to Larry’s campaign fund reading all the new CRD candidate’s platforms - who doesn’t? I believe that my fi ght for aff ordable housing must continue until Briony Penn endorses Larry Woods: the shovels hit the dirt. The Trust makes business development complicated. But it isn’t impossible. Larry Woods has his feet solidly on the Salt Spring Cheese production floor, his head firmly in fair political process and his heart entirely I believe we can see economic development without “for this island in all its beauty, diversity and uniqueness. I support Larry Woods for a lot of reasons. We raised our kids together, we gumboot needing to develop huge tracts of land. Green policy can danced together, we fought for Texada lands together, we worked on be social policies: I want and cycle paths

committees together from local land use issues to national policies on sidewalks

conflict resolution. He's smart, he's funny, he makes you feel listened to for the safety of our community, more buses and a and he's a hell of a good singer. Larry doesn't buy into the "divided “ island" myth because he's walked in a lot of different island shoes and HandiDart for our seniors. But I haven’t forgotten gumboots and knows we all yearn for the same things in this complicated and changing world. This is the leadership we need. about the kids - thanks to SD64 we just negotiated public sports pitches to be built at Fernwood!

For contact and donation information visit: larryfortrust.ca STRIKE THE RIGHT BALANCE HENDREN, Garth 6 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

I will help you design NEWSBEAT your dream home FEDERAL POLITICS Dennis Maguire Architect Part of the Community since 1965 Thomas Mulcair chats up NDP club website: www.dmarchitect.ca Federal ers broke environmen- cair appears eager to email: tal regulations,” Byers borrow the keys and [email protected] leadership told the audience. take the shiny new aspirant stops “I know lots of good family car for a spin politicians who talk a around town. for lunch, leaves good talk on the envi- “When we were a ON CALL & ronment, but this guy fourth party, people an impression here literally walks the would smile benignly ON TIME walk.” and say ‘another nice BY SEAN MCINTYRE Mulcair is confi- idea from the orange DRIFTWOOD STAFF dent that standing crowd thank you,’ but Our Island's Leadership hope- up for environmental now they’re saying ‘oh only Interprovincial ful Thomas Mulcair initiatives like reduc- my god, these guys are Journeymen Glaziers evoked the spirit of ing greenhouse gasses at the gate,” he said. Tommy Douglas, and the promotion Rather than work- vowed to fi ght Stephen of renewable energy ing towards a coalition • Auto Glass TROY KAYE RE Harper’s Conserva- resources like wind with the ill-fated Liber- • Residential & Commercial tive party head on and power is still among al party or reorienting • Aluminum Fabrication defended a lifelong Canadians’ top priori- the party towards the • Custom Skylights passion for Canadian PHOTO BY SEAN MCINTYRE ties. He supports a cut centre of the Canadi- • Mirrors & Shower Doors federalism during a Thomas Mulcair, left, and Michael Byers. to the level of subsi- an political spectrum, • Custom Sunrooms lunch-hour address to dies the federal gov- Mulcair suggests party nearly 30 New Demo- ernment hands over members work to carry Free Estimates cratic Party faithful at Mulcair’s image outside possible in part by to companies that the momentum from Your "clear" choice for glass. the Salt Spring Island of Quebec, where he Michael Byers, a UBC operate in Alberta’s the last federal elec- United Church on commands a consider- professor, Salt Spring tar sands and believe tion. Thursday afternoon. able political legacy in resident and chair of in the creation of a “I’d like to move the Kapa Kai Glass “I wasn’t watching a province that whole- the B.C. campaign to national fund to pro- centre to us,” he said. 250-653-4148 the 1995 [Quebec] ref- heartedly embraced crown Mulcair as the mote greener forms of “I’d like to make sure erendum on the couch the NDP during the last NDP’s new king. energy production. people understand we with a remote control. federal election. “This is a man who While Mulcair’s are capable of doing I was out in the front Mulcair’s speech made the right to a green theme may have the job and we’re going trenches,” he said. to Salt Springers was clean environment a been at the forefront of to be true to our prin- “I’ve got a very strong tinged with a distinc- human right in Quebec his effort to gather sup- ciples.” history of standing up tive shade of green, legislation, this is a man port in southwestern Mulcair is among for what’s right and I’m unsurprising for a who actually reduced B.C., it was a sense of eight candidates vying not easily cowed. I’m a politician who earned Quebec CO2 emis- newfound confi dence, to lead the party in very determined per- a name for himself as sions during his time as wrought by the party’s the wake of former son.” Minister of Sustainable environment minister dramatic rise to offi cial party leader Jack Lay- The visit, which Development, Envi- and this is a man who opposition status, that ton’s death in August. came on the second- ronment and Parks resigned from cabinet appeared inspire many Party members will to-fi nal day of the Mon- in Quebec’s National on environmental prin- in the room. elect their new leader treal MP’s tour through Assembly during the ciple when ordered by Like a teenager who in March. Mulcair British Columbia, was mid-2000s. his premier to look the has just received his announced his candi- an effort to broaden The visit was made other way as develop- driver’s license, Mul- dacy on Oct. 11.

ELECTIONS Advance polls and qualifi cations outlined First votes next and times at Galiano Lions Hall, or older on or before voting day People may register at the Mayne Island Agricultural Hall and Canadian citizens; polls on voting day if they are Wednesday and Saturna Recreation Centre. • have been a resident of B.C. not on the voters’ list. There are no elections on the for at least six months immedi- The following documents Gulf Islands voters can start Pender Islands this year, with all ately before the day of registra- are among those acceptable heading to the polls next week, positions fi lled by acclamation. tion; for proof of identity when reg- with the first of two advance Some people mistakenly • have been a resident of the istering to vote: polls taking place next week. believe property ownership is jurisdiction for at least 30 days • BC driver’s licence Advance polls will be set up a prerequisite to voting in local immediately before the day of • BC ID card issued by the at Ganges Fire Hall and Mary elections, but that is not the registration; and Motor Vehicle Branch Winspear Centre from 8 a.m. to case. • have not been disqualifi ed • BC CareCard/Gold Care- 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9 and Residents can vote for Islands by the Local Government Act Card Nov. 16. Trust, Capital Regional District or any other act from voting • Utility bill For the southern Gulf Islands and School District 64 candi- in an election or be otherwise • SIN card the polls are open the same days dates if they are 18 years of age disqualifi ed by law. • Citizenship Card (Canada)

LIBRARY Re-elect ROB PINGLE Advertising for School Board on Nov 19th Storytime back Background Deadlines • Married with two school age children at local library • Three years on School Board PLEASE NOTE: • Current School Board Policy The Driftwood Offi ce Wellness theme said. Committee Chair “When we begin • Past Chair SS Elementary PAC for kids Friday teaching our young chil- • Volunteer Music Director and Will be closed dren about wellness, and Program Host for CFSI 107.9 FM Friday, November 11 for Storytime for children that it is a priority that and their caregivers is we take care of ourselves • Market in the Park Coordinator for returning to Salt Spring’s so that we can better past three years Remembrance Day public library for a spe- take care of others and cial event set for this Fri- our community, we are What I Support Display advertising deadline for day, Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. better able to sustain • A board that works together positively and effectively. Taking place at the that skill throughout our • Continuing advocacy for provincial funding, manageable classes, Wednesday, Nov. 16th library annex at 108 Jack- lives.” and special needs support. son (beside the library), Storytime sessions is this storytime reading run approximately 45 Continuing engagement of staff and parents in major hirings and • will focus on the theme minutes and are suitable decisions. Thursday, Nov. 10th by 4 pm of “wellness” as a preview for early grade and pre- • Enhanced music/:ne arts, environmental programs and trades of the upcoming Well- school children who are apprenticeships. Classifi ed deadlines remain unchanged. ness Fair at the Harbour accompanied by their • Effective relationships with local governments and community House Nov. 12 and 13. parents or caregivers. organizations '5,&)3,!.$3 “Wellness is not just Stayed tuned for upcom- a theme for adults, but ing information on more • Advocacy for appropriate affordable housing, post-secondary $RIFTWOOD9/52#/--5.)49.%730!0%23).#% a skill to be learned and events in the series. opportunities and employment for our young adults and families. 328 Lower Ganges Road 250.537.9933 practiced across our A full story on the Well- www.robpingle.com 250-538-7262 lifespan,” festival co- ness Fair will appear in gulﬁ slandsdriftwood.com organizer Melissa Weigel next week’s Driftwood. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 | 7 NEWSBEAT ROADS MESSAGE FROM CRD DIRECTOR CANDIDATE LESLIE WALLACE

Dear Fellow Islanders: I am running for CRD Director because I want Mating-season deer, to give back to this community that has given so much to me. I am also running because I have a vision for the island that I think a lot of you share. weather call for extra I see a Salt Spring which is easier and more enjoyable to walk, hike and cycle around, with a dedicated Fulford to Vesuvius bike lane and car traf¿ c diverted around a beauti¿ ed Ganges commons. I see a more vibrant and diverse local economy that reÀ ects our unique island culture caution on the roads and employs more islanders. I see a Salt Spring with affordable, year round housing for everyone who lives here. I see a Salt Spring where observe another deer from her Dark nights, pedestrians the majority of the food we consume is grown on the island, and where peripheral vision as a large buck also risks to heed emerged from the woods, but she we can drink the water because we’ve taken the action needed to protect only saw it for an instant. Then she this precious resource. I see a Salt Spring with respectful, collaborative processes in place for heard the clamouring of hooves working out our differences and turning community challenges into opportunities. I invite you to BY ELIZABETH NOLAN coming from the roof of her Honda join me in working together to meet the needs of all islanders. DRIFTWOOD STAFF Odyssey van. Salt Spring RCMP are asking “It was really loud, like a Fred drivers to be extra cautious this Astaire tap dance,” said Melious, For Accountable, Innovative Leadership time of year as several seasonal who was forced to continue driv- ON NOVEMBER 19, hazards come into play. ing very slowly with no shoulder ELECT LESLIE WALLACE CRD DIRECTOR FOR SALT SPRING ISLAND Mating season for the island’s and no place to pull over. She deer population is a top concern, figures the buck was struggling with more animals than usual to gain traction before it could “What Salt Spring Island needs in a CRD director is someone who can bring disparate groups together appearing on the roads at various leap off again, which it did a few and help them work towards common goals. I know Leslie Wallace well, and I believe she has the times of day and night. moments later. commitment and capacity to do this. Her planning and organizational skills are impressive, and she “They are very active — their hor- “My first thought was I was has a genuine dedication and commitment to working for the good of the community as a whole.” mones are kicking in,” explained happy it was okay — and then I ~Honor Grif¿ th, Fulford Linda Gilkeson of the Salt Spring thought, ‘Wait a minute! I’m the Island Conservancy. one who got hit.’” Leslie Wallace is best known as the organizer of the island’s opposition to the provincial government’s “The bucks are completely crazy. When Melious could pull over plan to overhead pesticide spray Salt Spring ¿ ve years ago. As a direct result of Leslie’s efforts, the They’re all over the road, they’re she checked her roof and saw some provincial government abandoned its plan to overhead pesticide spray the island. Currently a member stunned half the time. They don’t hoof skid marks, and later found a of the Salt Spring Island Liquid Waste Disposal Local Service Commission, Leslie also served on seem to have any sense of self- small ding on one side. a subcommittee of the CRD Roundtable on the Environment. Leslie has many years’ experience preservation.” “I think it attempted to jump working as a consultant to non-pro¿ ts and government. “I know how government works.” Islander Amy Melious observed over the car because I was in its reckless deer behaviour first-hand path,” she said. For a complete platform and more information, visit www.votelesliecrd.ca or phone 250-538-1911 on a recent drive past St. Mary Police are also warning pedes- Lake. Instead of being early or late trians and cyclists to make them- For a complete platform and more information, visit in the day, or under the cover of selves more visible as the nights darkness, it was a beautiful fall get earlier, darker and wetter. Peo- www.votelesliecrd.ca or phone 250-538-1911 day in midmorning when Melious ple walking or riding on the roads saw a little deer crossing the road. are asked to protect themselves She slowed down to let it pass, and others by carrying lights and be part of the Driftwood’s online community. and then continued to drive slowly wearing reflective clothing. Stay Sign up for breaking news, a weekly news digest E-dition, Facebook with the awareness that a second The return to Pacific Standard community updates, and short, timely messages via Twitter. animal often follows the first. Time this Sunday at 2 a.m. will also Shortly afterward Melious did make evenings darker earlier. Connected driftwoodgimedia.com/signup.html ROTHWELL • WILSON

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EDITORIAL Widening the divide ot surprisingly, the confl ict-of-interest claim made by 15 Salt Spring residents Nhas caused much buzz in the community and the current local election campaign. It would appear to be precipitated by a desire to see the incumbent trustees and electoral area director removed from offi ce in disgrace, but only the petitioners know for sure the main impetus. The relevant legislation in this case confi rms elected offi cials should not give funds to non-profi t societies they are directors of. But the two bodies in question, the Salt Spring Water Council and Climate Action Council, were initiated by our local governments to do work that falls between the cracks because of our unincorporated governance structure. It’s not as if the three are directors of the Central Community Hall Society, for example, and giving THE ISSUE: grants to that society. Litigation threatens councils’ clout Until the water and Confl ict-of- climate action councils interest petition became registered non- BY JOHN BORST A grant provided to the Water Council helped pay for profi t societies earlier this The recent litigation brought against our Capital VIEWPOINT the toilet rebate program where 100 people each saved WE SAY: year and Garth Hendren, Regional District director and Islands Trust trustees $100 on the purchase of low-fl ush toilets. Currently, the George Ehring and Chris- raises serious concerns for community organizations Water Council and the North Salt Spring Waterworks Waste of time and tine Torgrimson became whose funding has partly been supported by both our levels of local District are jointly funding a second round of rebates to homeowners money directors, there was noth- government. in the NSSWD. ing technically incorrect I am a director of the Water Council Society. The Water Council was It is the participation of our local politicians that gives the Water about the societies receiv- formed years ago by then-CRD director Gary Holman and was fund- Council clout to bring other levels of government to the table. ing funds from the Salt ed entirely by the CRD. Holman sat as our chair. Since the beginning I know that not one of our elected offi cials has been paid a dime by Spring Local Trust Committee or the CRD. of this term, the Water Council has received funding jointly from the the Water Council. They serve as volunteers and their participation Somewhere along the line the LTC and Hendren CRD, the Local Trust Committee and the North Salt Spring Water- and support has been essential to make the Council work. Despite were advised that incorporating the two councils works District. having busy jobs, all of them attend our meetings and as non-profi t societies would legitimize the grant- The Water Council gets $3,000 a year from each of give their personal support. I fi nd the attack on their giving that allows them to function. Whoever then those three bodies and, occasionally, some additional I know that not characters both insulting and baffling because they advised the elected offi cials be directors of those funding for extra projects. It’s not a lot, but it’s enough certainly have not received any fi nancial benefi t from societies obviously didn’t know the legislation, and to work with. That money goes to pay our coordinator, one of our elected their work with the Water Council. We are grateful to have allowed the petition claim to fl ourish. room rental at the Lion’s Hall and various expenses we them there. Some will argue that it’s not about the “technicali- incur. Everyone except the coordinator is a volunteer. Let’s be clear. The trustees and regional director don’t ties,” though — that elected offi cials shouldn’t give And with this money, the Water Council does good offi cials has been have to support the Water Council or Climate Action money to groups fi lled with their supporters who are work. It brings together many community members Council. It’s not directly a part of their jobs. The three working on the offi cials’ pet projects. Yet in the case who serve in their local water districts, are involved in current officials do so because they care about these of Torgrimson and Ehring, at least, no one should Cusheon and St. Mary Lake watershed management paid a dime . . . . issues, as I think they should. be surprised the protection of water resources or groups, are members of other community organiza- My fear is that this lawsuit will cause the newly elected climate change mitigation would be supported. tions or are people – some of them very dedicated trustees and CRD director to avoid our councils. Without Their priorities were clear when they were elected by scientists – interested to ensure we have a safe and adequate supply their support, Water Council will lose its most important allies. That a majority of voters in 2008. of drinking water. We share information, produce reports and hold would be a real shame because good clean water is important to all of For those opposed to how the water and climate public workshops. us and we will need the support and participation of elected offi cials action councils have been funded, the option has We regularly have guests from different provincial ministries, at the Water Council to continue our work. always been to elect someone else with different the Vancouver Island Health Authority, the University of Victoria This lawsuit will cost each taxpayer money that could be used to priorities to do the job. and other agencies. These speakers serve as important resources develop and safeguard our water resources. So we wind up with the Dramatically making a point through a court peti- who provide us with information that helps protect your water. worst of both worlds: wasted public expense on a lawsuit and the tion with an election around the corner is a waste of The NSSWD shared a report that looked at the future of our water potential loss of two important community organizations. public and private money, and sadly widens the resources on Salt Spring. The University of Victoria provided the divide in our community. Water Council with a study outlining water conservation options. The writer is vice-president of the Salt Spring Water Council.

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JOYCE WEIR BEEJAY JACKSON AMELIA PRIEST GORD ELLIS JONATHAN HARVEY I’m very careful to recycle, try Composting, using natural Bike to work, recycle and turn I try to push the idea of home We love humanure and sup- to have my reusable grocery cleaning products and eating the lights off when they’re not energy audits and thermal port local farmers. bags with me when I shop healthy. in use. imaging of homes. and ride around on my broomstick as often as I can to save on gas.

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the one hand express disap- informed on activities and director for Salt Spring play I was involved in and candidates meeting to hear Look in the pointment that issues have decisions. She will attend because I know that I can I came to know his calibre. Peter’s views and vision. You mirror not been discussed in a col- meetings, listen to island- rely on her to speak for Salt Besides being a talented might also visit his website legial fashion and then cheer ers and consult with the Spring Islanders. actor, he is a gentleman at http://petergrovefortrust- If the residents of Salt when candidates use such Trust, BC Ferries and other MARY DAVIDSON, with a charming ease of ee.weebly.com. Spring want an environment labelling rhetoric should take levels of government. FULFORD HARBOUR manner, and is dedicated, JILL TARSWELL, where there is tolerance and a close look in the mirror. You Some of the things Car- polite, intelligent, tenacious, SALT SPRING balance, then the politicians too are responsible for the ole plans to work for are Grove’s views honest, respectful, con- they elect need to be leaders civility of our community. management and fi nancial siderate, works well under Best woman in establishing an environ- NORAH MCCLOY, audits of all the water proj- and vision pressure, has a great sense ment that encourages dia- SALT SPRING ects. She will pressure VIHA I’ve heard it said that the of humour, and listens to for the job logue. to provide more residential energy required to put on and plays well with oth- The best man for a job can Labelling needs to go out Vote for beds so that extended care a play equals the energy ers. While I questioned his also be a woman. the door. Dramatic rants and patients are not taking up required to build a house. sanity when he told me he Leslie Wallace’s prov- words such as “malicious” Carole Eyles acute care beds at the hos- Having worked on a few was running for the Islands en commitment to the com- need to be eliminated from This is to inform the pital. productions and a couple Trust, I believe that he will munity and her organization their rhetoric. Which can- people of Salt Spring of the Carole will work for safer of houses, I agree the state- be terrifi c. With his experi- as shown in the gypsy moth didates have actually taken reasons why Carole Eyles cycling routes and there- ment has merit. The cast and ence as a mediator, a char- campaign — of a wide spec- the initiative to explore the is the right person to elect fore safer driving. crew coalesce into an amaz- tered accountant, teacher trum of the community — issues with the petitioners of as CRD director for this Carole Eyles is a thor- ing force that works unstint- and a volunteer for several shows that she’s the woman the suit against the trustees island. oughly reliable, commit- ingly towards the opening community organizations, for CRD director for Salt and CRD director to under- Carole is accountable, ted person who will repre- night deadline despite day from Lady Minto Hospital to Spring. stand what drove their diffi - communicates well and sent Salt Spring Islanders jobs, family and social com- Soup’s On, Peter is a knowl- She’s got my vote. cult and expensive decision? is diligent in pursuing well. We need Carole as our mitments, health, religion, edgeable and highly quali- HANNAH BROWN, Changing behaviour starts at her objectives. Carole will CRD representative. weather and personal differ- fi ed candidate. SALT SPRING the top. do what she says she will On Nov. 19 I will be vot- ences. It’s a lot of pressure. I invite you to attend a Those residents who on do. Islanders will be kept ing for Carole Eyles as CRD Peter Grove was cast in a meet and greet or an all- MORE LETTERS continued on 10 Three ‘stables’ emerging in Salt Spring Trust race

There can be only two. The current trustee faith) has David Borrow- annoying habit of quoting the is not one trustee candidate actually island horse race has produced a startling num- man and Larry Woods hoist- Trust Act, chapter and verse,) it born. And why should having an island post- ber of candidates willing and able to put ing their banner. Anyone is apparent that his unrequited al code for decades automatically qualify their real life on hold whilst they act on our with the slightest interest in Peter Coffee Co. experience has lit a for a seat at the Trust table? In my 23 years behalf in matters of state. An unprecedented island politics will recognize Vincent fire within. Mr Grams is run- on the island, I have met my share of island six souls have come forward. With the two the Borrowman moniker as a ning to rectify perceived ineq- born-and-raised idiots, many of whom reg- incumbents choosing retirement over re- past island trustee. No-non- uities in the Trust universe. ularly appear on weekend police reports. entry, the fi eld is wide open. sense and slightly dour, he is HEADTOHEAD Standing in the shadow of I have also met newcomers with stagger- Why so many? Human nature being what not one to suffer fools gladly, Mr. Grams is Mark Wyatt, less ingly impressive resumés that would bring it is, most islanders view local politics as a as evidenced in past nasty- exuberant but just as deter- a wealth of talent to the table. A quick look vaguely interesting distraction until some- grams penned to this newspaper. If you care mined. Many will associate Mr. Wyatt with at Mr. Grove’s website will illustrate (http:// thing affects them personally. These past to view Mr. Borrowman actually smiling, the Salt Spring Fire Department, where he petergrovefortrustee.weebly.com). two years, we have had a mitt-ful of issues I would refer you to his campaign website has served as trustee and president of the Yet some political campaigns march out that have brought local politics to the kitch- (http://borrowmanfortrust.ca/). volunteer firefighters’ association for five this old horse as a reason why a candidate is en table. Anyone blessed with running water Larry Woods is a bit of an unknown. A years. The fate of the downtown fi re depart- not qualifi ed, evidenced in the Fulford Hall is painfully aware of the dismal state of our cheesemaker in the making with a fi stful of ment is going to be front and centre in the debate. A woman marched to the mike and water treatment plants. Anyone with a ditch degrees, he appears to be in bed (politically near future. Try their website, appropri- declared her question was specifically for running through their property is painfully speaking) with Michael Wall, well known to ately entitled, http://www.abettersaltspring. Peter Grove. “What would you do to enable aware of a proposed bylaw that threatens Driftwood readers as one given to hurling com/. the Norton Road Project to move forward?” to erode property rights. And anyone who editorial grenades in the Letters to the Edi- The two dark horses are Carol Dodd and It was quite obvious the question was pos- has a deep abiding love of the Salt Spring tor. Mr. Wall is listed on the website (http:// Peter Grove. Ms. Dodd is an enigma. You ited to shine a spotlight on Mr. Grove’s rela- Coffee Company felt the sting of rejection larryfortrust.ca/bio) as the guy accepting have to dig deep to fi nd her website (http:// tively short tenure as a permanent resident when the company was forced to move to money, should you feel inclined to contrib- caroldodd.wordpress.com/). Once there, I on this island. The Norton Road quagmire the mainland. ute to the Larry Woods parade. could fi nd no reference at all to her tour of has not been front and centre for years. In These and sundry other issues have The “Rebels with a Cause” Stable have duty on Salt Spring’s PARC board, but as it fact, when the remaining candidates were prompted six to saddle up. Newspaper ads formed a tag team. A tandem campaign is occurred during the turbulent indoor tennis invited to comment, it was initially met with and websites are instructive. “Meet and nothing new on Salt Spring. Messrs. Lamb scandal, maybe she would just as soon put stony silence, until a couple of the braver greets” are all smiles and back slaps. But and Ehring did it six years ago, as did Ehring it behind her. According to the video clips of candidates rose to mumble platitudes about nothing beats a public debate for drill- and Torgrimson three years ago, with great the fi rst debate at Fulford Hall, her silence affordable housing. Even George Grams’ ing down to the essence. The fi rst of these success. We have seen the results of a major- was deafening. Her website proclaims, encyclopedic recall stumbled on this one. forums was held recently in Fulford Hall. ity bloc singing off the same songsheet — an “What you see is what you get.” Sorry. What I Nonetheless, if questioning a candidate’s I had a previous engagement with the St. utter lack of debate, no difference of opin- see, I just don’t get. island tenure is as rough as it gets, it should Louis Cardinals, but thankfully, video high- ion. No one knows this better than can- Peter Grove conjures up the old argument, be a great race. Less tricks and more treats. lights of the event were posted online and didate George Grams, whose studies and “When is a Salt Springer a Salt Springer?” That’s the way it should be on Salt Spring can be seen at www.imaginesaltspring.com. sound reasoning surrounding the Coffee When does one have the “right” to run for Island. As I see it, three stables are emerging. Co. rezoning application fell on deaf ears. local office? How many years? I find this The Trust Stable (the defenders of the Uber chatty and knowledgeable (he has an argument baffl ing. To my knowledge, there [email protected] 10 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD OPINION

any sooner than six years of experience as a trust- not cut it. of our community and KEN LEE Hanging from now. First we would ee, David Borrowman PAUL MARCANO, even discussion by the have to have a provin- and his side kick might VESUVIUS kind of accusations question cially funded study and reasonably be expected lodged by supporters of FOR I found the emphasis the province has repeat- to have some familiarity New blood David Borrowman and on incorporation at the edly stated that with the with such initiatives on Larry Woods. Fulford all-candidates economic downturn the island. They didn’t. needed George Grams has a CRD meeting baffl ing. and mounting fiscal Grams suffered a Accountability and proven track record as George Grams and constraints, spending vicious personal attack participation are the two a green leader, who can DIRECTOR his running mate Mark money on another study by Mike Wall; the same most important build- find practical environ- Wyatt, in particular, for Salt Spring just isn’t in Mike Wall who despairs ing blocks of democ- mentally sound solu- pitched incorporation the cards for at least their the lack of civilized dis- racy, so the recent cries tions to our problems. as the miracle cure for current term. course on the island. of alarm protesting the I have heard people say every ill of an island that, This leaves a rather Grams emerged as the civil suit about the self- they’d follow Mark Wyatt For more information: at least in their version, is large question hanging civil, reasonable voice. dealing of our current into hell, and Wayne is www.kenleeforcrd.com 250.537.4551 falling apart at the seams. over their campaign. If He politely explained to trustees and CRD direc- by far the most qualifi ed Yet they must know elected, how do they pro- Wall that criticisms of tor are particularly illu- CRD director than any that there is no way a pose to serve the public the incumbents’ actions minating. in the 12 years I’ve lived referendum on incorpo- good while working do not constitute criti- For far too long, our on island. ration could take place within an existing system cisms of the Trust. None island has been con- The usual suspects of governance that they of the other candidates trolled by a small group tear their clothes and so thoroughly despise? were honest enough to of repressive green activ- moan. I see light com- All these dedicated individuals MURRAY REISS, declare their agreement ists who claim that mem- ing, and a chance for Salt FULFORD with that very simple bers of their committees Spring to take its rightful make our schools truth. and advocacy groups place as a leading green wonderful places to learn. A-list On every reason- are the only qualifi ed to community. The Fulford all-can- able analysis, Grams lead the community. Our ELIZABETH NICKSON, Congratulations from the Board of Education! didates meeting proved and Wyatt should be on current trustees seem SALT SPRING that our two best choices everyone’s “A” list. to believe this so pas- NAME YEARS OF SERVICE NAME YEARS OF SERVICE for trustee are George SHELLEY NITIKMAN, sionately that they have Copper Grams and Mark Wyatt. SALT SPRING funded housing, water Marianne Allan ...... 30 Ian Mitchell ...... 10 I’ve come to know and climate associations Kettle Robin Andison ...... 25 Marzanne Munro ...... 10 both of them over the Slippery they chair or serve on, The Copper Kettle Tom Graham ...... 25 last few months and so that when they leave Community Partnership Lyall Ruehlen...... 10 gladly signed both their slope offi ce, they can continue needs help from our Maggie Allison ...... 20 Andrea Sowden ...... 10 nomination papers. I just wanted to to steer our course. community. A funding Richard Bennett ...... 20 Tiffany Wightman...... 10 Of the six candidates, respond to Elizabeth Their assertion that grant from the CRD has Christa Campsall ...... 20 Paulette Zacharias ...... 10 Grams and Wyatt were White’s article re: the there are no community been cut and if we don’t Jeanne Crerar ...... 20 Greg Armitage ...... 5 the best prepared, most inappropriate fund- members better quali- step up to fill the gap articulate, most familiar, ing of her “society.” fi ed is preposterous. Ris- their valuable service to Glynis Finer ...... 20 Marianne Banman ...... 5 comfortable and clear (“In defence of climate ible too, since our water our homeless, hungry, Olive Mann ...... 20 Ray Button ...... 5 about the important action and the council . and housing problems mentally ill and old will Kristi Spencer ...... 20 David Curran ...... 5 issues like fi tting people . .,” Oct. 26 Driftwood.) have actually worsened be sadly missed. Marlene Cormack ...... 15 Ray DeVicque ...... 5 into the Trust mandate The only thing I know in the last six years, The two women who in a real way, economic for sure is that I am not which means their stew- direct this group are Susan Garside ...... 15 Amber Harvey ...... 5 stability, democracy and one of those “deniers” of ardship has largely failed. truly angels. Day after Maurice Last ...... 15 Jeff Hopkins ...... 5 transparency. The oth- the science . . . that is to We need new blood, day they deal with peo- Marie Mullen ...... 15 Paul Johnson ...... 5 ers waffled but Grams say, the science behind new talent and new solu- ple that most of us never Mary Ellen Sandford-Bartlett...... 15 Tom Langdon ...... 5 and Wyatt left no doubt our conflict of interest tions. And in the per- come in contact with. about their respect for laws! sons of George Grams, If you can help, please Carol Arnold ...... 10 John Malcolm ...... 5 the Trust mandate and It is just too slippery a Mark Wyatt and Wayne send a cheque to Cop- Ghislaine Barre de Saint Venant...... 10 Vince McGrath ...... 5 their respective strong slope to allow politicians McIntyre, we have all per Kettle, 151 Lawnhill Boe Beardsmore ...... 10 Andy McNish ...... 5 positions on an incorpo- and their societies to three. Dr., Salt Spring Island, Christianne Bevan ...... 10 Larry Melious ...... 5 ration study. ignore this fundamental Furthermore, Salt V8K 1M9. Grams proved to be rule regarding the lawful Spring is, per capita, the D. ARCHER, Mylene Dammel-Sherrin ...... 10 Jessica Reveley ...... 5 credible on affordable dispersal of our tax dol- most educated com- ISABELLA POINT ROAD Stefan Fedorowich ...... 10 Janice Shields ...... 5 housing. He alone knew lars. This issue is not to munity in Canada, but John Finer ...... 10 David Storm ...... 5 about the Norton Road be taken lightly at all and for far too long most of MORE LETTERS Project. With nine years “did not know” just does us have been shut out continued on 11 LAND ACT: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY RANTS and Roses FOR A DISPOSITION OF CROWN LAND A thousand thank-yous to Dale John- port and encouragement; the generous son and our highways boys for adjust- people of Salt Spring who donated over Take notice that British Columbia ing the stop sign to Vesuvius dock. It is and above the cost of their tickets. now more visible to drivers who rush Hydro and Power Authority of to pick up passengers or see them off. A year’s worth of roses to Paul Large Vancouver, B.C., intends to make an Their prompt action could save a life or and Country Grocer for their extreme serious injury. Many thanks. Rita Dods generosity in supporting the SWOVA application to Ministry of Forests, Pass It On mentorship program by pro- Lands and Natural Resource An excavator full of fi re-red roses to viding a year of snacks for the female the nice folks at Mainroad for part- mentors and their buddies. What a Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast nering with SSIFR in our training and great way of passing on the support Service Centre for a statutory right allowing us to use their site. Thanks! within the community! of way, for an electric distribution Thousands of African roses to those Roses to Salt Spring’s dragonboat submarine power line situated on who helped make Stephen Lewis’ visit team, Spirit Point Dragons, for inviting Provincial Crown land located at: 1. the terminal pole at Enke Road on Galiano Island to Salt Spring a spectacular event. The us to their end-of-season team dinner. proceeds will be donated to the Stephen We had a wonderful summer cheering lying between Lot A Sec 7 Galiano Island Cowichan District Plan 23261 and Lot 5 Sec 7 Lewis Foundation to support commu- on the team at all their races and con- Galiano Island Cowichan District Plan 11768 2. submarine cable running through Strait nity-level organizations working to turn tinue to be their #1 fans! Nils and Sheila the tide against HIV/AIDS in Africa. Salt Christensen of Georgia Channel 3. the terminal pole on Gossip Island at the 10 foot wide lane lying Spring Grandmothers to Grandmoth- between Lots 17 and 18, Gossip Island Cowichan District Plan 11252. ers wishes to thank: John-Michael of A pumpkin patch of thanks to Thrifty the Forum for inviting us to co-host Foods for donating the perfect pump- The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File #1413683. this event; Hastings House for provid- kins for our preschool hunt on Hallow- ing accommodation for Stephen; ticket een. Thanks, Steve! From all of us at the Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, sellers Salt Spring Books, Salt Spring Air, Little Red School House Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142-2080 Labieux Mouat’s, Salt Spring Coffee and Morn- ingside Bakery; the Driftwood; Dave Giant roses to the good samaritan Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9 or emailed to: [email protected]. Vollrath for sound and big screen pro- who fi lled my defl ated tire along Long Comments will be received by MFLNRO until December 9th 2011. MFLNRO may not be jection; Rental Stop for the chairs; Bob Harbour Road. Was it the same kindly Twaites and his “crew” for the stage; gentleman who noticed it was fl at, then able to consider comments received after this date. Meron Moroz from SOLID for working pulled me over and gave my sister-in- with the Global Awareness Group at law and myself a ride to town? Thanks Please visit our website at http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more GISS and GISS student government, to you! K. Dalton information. students, vice-principals and main- 3191 tenance staff; Search and Rescue vol- Happy Halloween pumpkins to Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public unteers for traffi c control; CUPE Local Country Grocer, Thrifty Foods and the record. For more information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor. for donating; all the grandmothers and Pharmasaves for having our Maliview grand-others who helped with a mul- Drive Halloween candy collection titude of tasks; Barb Slater and Kevin boxes. And, of course, to everyone Wilkie for leading the thank-you chant; who donated treats for the kids. Many INTEGRATED LAND MANAGEMENT BUREAU Judy Jackson for inviting Stephen Lewis; thanks. Teresa, Celeste and Maliview the Stephen Lewis Foundation for sup- residents GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 | 11 OPINION Wines, Beers, Ciders & Coolers.

essary for the health Crux of and safety of the resi- ON PREMISES WINE AND BEER MAKING dents and visitors of Salt campaign Spring Island and the AT THE As the Fulford debate Southern Gulf Islands.” drew to a close, it It is important to Wine Cellar became clear that the recognize that people incorporation issue was signed this statement on dead-on-arrival. an individual basis, and 131 PRICE ROAD • 250 931 1963 There will be no gov- put it back in the hands Harry & Gerry TUES. - SAT. 12:30 - 4:30 OR BY APPT. ernance study in the of the SOS committee next term as far as the by hand or by mail. This province is concerned. is not the usual signed Victoria will not con- petition where less effort This is a great time to make a sider private funding of is expended to join in move = excellent mortgage rates the study, contrary to the cause. This is more and great selection of homes. candidate Mark Wyatt’s deliberate. Call today, you will be bravura proclamation Most of us remem- listened to and treated well - that he would raise the ber that the operating that’s a promise! money himself. room cost nearly $3 mil-

Salt Spring, having lion, of which the resi- PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY been considered and dents donated nearly Kerry Chalmers John Sellars and Pat O’Neill of the RCL Branch 92 take their rejected only recently, $800,000. There is a POPPY TIME: 250.537.5515 shift accepting donations for Remembrance Day poppies. [email protected] goes to the rear of the heart-warming dedi- www.saltspring-realestate.com line of other communication plaque over the Salt Spring Realty ties waiting for funds. doorway to the oper- It is a step back in time taken a lot of time and ple. They are 100 per Given B.C.’s $2.6-bil- ating room, which I to the special pride so energy to organize! cent dedicated to pro- lion deﬁ cit and a global glimpsed through slid- many of us had for our We wish to acknowl- viding our customers «iÌi economy teetering on ing glass doors at one hospital. In the video, edge all those involved, with outstanding ser- the abyss, several terms end of the emergency Charles Kahn, author in particular, Janet vice and a memorable, TOMOTIVE2EPA could pass by before Salt ward that reads: of the book Lady Minto Clouston, our very ener- educational wilderness !U IRS Spring gets another kick “Lady Minto Hospital Hospital, A History, says getic and hard-working adventure. • Hydraulic• Hydraulic hoses hosesUÊU Þ`À>ÕVUÊÞ`À>ÕVÊ ÃiÃUÞ` Þ`À>ÕVÀ>ÕVÊ ÃiÃ ÃiÃ ÃiÃ at the can. Apropos, the Operating Room and it best — “Everybody has chamber general man- We have been on Salt • Electronic• Electronic UÊ «iÌiÊ>ÕÌÌÛiÊÀengine UÊ «iÌiÊ>ÕÌÌÛiÊÀi«>ÀÃengine analysis analysis i boot-stomping hysteria Post-anaesthetic Recov- a vested interest in the ager, and the chamber Spring now for 21 years UÊ iVÌÀVÊi}iÊ>>UÊ iVÌÀVÊi}iÊ>>ÞÃÃÞ • Tune• Tune ups ups • Oil • Oil changes changes over RAR, a provincial ery Room Jointly Fund- hospital because we all board of directors. and give thanks daily UÊ/ÕiÊÕ«ÃÊÊUÊ"ÊV >UÊ/ÕiÊÕ«ÃÊÊUÊ"ÊV >}iÃ} • Four wheel drive service mandate, likely won few ed [by the] Vancouver know we’re going to use Kudos also to all the for having made this • Four wheelUÊÕÀÊÜ iiÊ`ÀÛiÊÃiÀÛ driveUÊÕÀÊÜ iiÊ`ÀÛiÊÃiÀÛVi service friends at the ministry. Island Health Authority, it at some point in time; sponsors of this event incredible island our • Suspension• SuspensionUÊ-ÕÃ«iÃÊÃ VÃÊ>`Ê shocksUÊ-ÕÃ«iÃÊÃ VÃÊ>`ÊÃÌÀÕÌÃ shocks and and struts struts Ã The bitter will dream Capital Regional District whether it’s the emer- and the business week home and our work- • Fuel• Fuel injection injection • Tires • Tires on about deliverance, and Lady Minto Hospi- gency ward, or whether workshops, the excel- place. Promoting eco- UÊÕiÊiVÌUÊÕiÊiVÌ but realistic voters will tal Foundation Through we’re going to end up lent MCs during the tourism on Salt Spring choose trustees with the Generous Support living in extended care evening — Donna is very easy for us to the maturity, acumen of its Many Community or whether we’re going Robinson from Island take to heart as we per- ," Ê, Ê, *,- and commitment to Supporters.” to have an operation.” Savings and cham- sonally truly value this {ÓÇÊÕvÀ`>}iÃÊ,`°ÊUÊxÎÇ{xxÊUÊ °ÊÊÀ°Ênx discharge their duties We now have a chance It it time to restore our ber director Mike Best island’s physical beau- according to the Trust in the upcoming elec- hospital to its original — the caterers and ty, vibrant culture and mandate. Parsing their tions to see where our glory as a true rural hos- the incredible Flying artistic nature. performance in Ful- candidates stand on this pital with its operating Dreams performers CANDACE SNOW, Sign up & win! ford, candidates George issue. Let’s hear from room and a post-anaes- and mentors. In all the JACK ROSEN, Grams and Wyatt have every one of them if they thetic recovery room. years of being chamber ISLAND ESCAPADES Sign up on our Facebook page disqualiﬁ ed themselves. do or do not support the WILLIAM YEO, members, it was one of for our E-Dition and you could Incorporation is the 2,000-plus residents in VESUVIUS the highlights for cer- Bravo to WIN 2 tickets to Liona Boyd crux of their campaign. their desire to have the tain! Grams declared there is operating room used for Award As recipients of the gorse piece at ArtSpring Nov. 21 and dinner no other cure for what its intended purpose. Tourism Business of the Re: Annie Palovcik’s for 2 at the Salt Spring Inn! supposedly ails us. The Driftwood could kudos Year award, we would “In Memoriam: Ulex Second prize: 2 Liona Boyd tickets In the months after publish this as a critical We would very much also like to express europaeus, gorse, com- Runner-up prizes: 6-month the Salt Spring Cof- issue in the elections. like to thank the orga- how honoured we are mon gorse, furze, whin” subscriptions to the Driftwood. fee decision, candi- Peter Prince has made nizers of the Chamber for having been cho- In Response piece of date Grams expressed a video, which is avail- of Commerce Busi- sen for this significant Oct. 12 — thank you. unqualified contempt able on YouTube, called ness Excellence Awards award. We give huge JOCELYN DAWE, Sign up here: www.driftwoodgimedia.com/contest for the Trust and the Lady Minto Hospital event at the Flying bundles of thanks to SALT SPRING trustees. Backpedaling History (Google You- Dreams location last all of our hard-working furiously during the Ful- Tube and search on Lady week. It was a fabulous staff, from our guides MORE LETTERS Driftwoodrifttwo ford debate, he denied Minto Hospital History). event that must have to our store sales peo- continued on 12 GULF ISLANDS MEDIA ever having expressed disdain for the Trust or the trustees. Intentionally or not, VOTE FOR CAROL DODD - TRUSTEE Grams and Wyatt have Join us for the second of our presented themselves as poster boys for that euphemism “business CANDIDATES friendly,” which means the art of the deal comes please Follow My Blog first. More than 95 per www.CarolDoddForTrust.com cent of the applications MEETINGS presented to the current LTC were approved. The For information or to contact Carol please use web site above. heat of their indigna- tion and of that bilious In preparation for the local claque of resentment known as “take back your island” looks to elections November 19. stem from a single decision. VOTE CAROLE EYLES I urge voters to select Monday, Nov. 7, 7 pm, representatives who can work with others. CHARLES BRETH, ArtSpring CRD Director HARBOURSIDE Accountability, Make LMH Candidates for Communication, an issue Capital Regional District board The community on Diligence Salt Spring Island has and Islands Trust have been never been silent and on the issue of Lady Minto Providing Salt Spring Hospital, everyone is invited to attend. certainly involved. Over with a strong voice 2,000 residents have at the CRD signed their names to a postcard with this caroleeyles.wordpress.com inscription: “I strongly urge the resumption of general Driftwoodrifttwo Vote Eyles November 19th surgical services at Lady GULF ISLANDS MEDIA Minto Hospital as nec- 12 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD OPINION

OPEN HOUSE family as well. For all Realistic their details, visit their Sunday, Nov. 6th solutions website at: www.abettersaltspring.com. Our family has For CRD director, we + 12 - 1:30 106 Delia Cresc. deep roots on Salt are supporting Wayne Spring,extending four McIntyre. He is sim- + 2 - 3:30 128 Bullock Creek generations. Our hope ply the best qualified is that our family can person for the job. Visit continue to remain on his website at: www. Scott Simmons 250-538-8316 the island, to fi nd their waynemcintyreforcrd. email: [email protected] future here and pros- com for more details. web: www.escapetosaltspring.com per. BRIAN AND SUSAN Salt Spring Island In recent years, the CUNNINGHAM, Representative for trustees have had a SALT SPRING policy of putting “place One Percent Realty Vancouver Island before people,” which has put the economy Wrong to into jeopardy. Without PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY a vibrant and growing turn a blind ALAS POOR YORICK: Tanner Smith strikes a Hamlet-like pose at the economy, employment GISS Improv Team’s Spook House at Mahon Hall on Halloween night. opportunities and eye NEWS UPDATES affordable housing, I fully support the young families will not existence of the Cli- an innocent mistake. and Salt Spring Island. remain on the island. mate Action Council It was not in the agen- Serving us In a nutshell they Follow the Driftwood on Twitter We cannot afford to and Water Council and da, no paperwork had I support Leslie said: if it works there lose the next genera- their funding, done been published. It has Wallace as CRD direc- it will work here. Salt tion. legally and following been done before and tor for many reasons: Spring is nothing like http://twitter.com/GIDriftwood Our support in this the Community Char- since. She takes a balanced, Lions Bay. Various sta- election goes to George ter, Trust/CRD rules of Not to file this peti- clear-minded approach tistics sources (BC Grams and Mark Wyatt conduct. tion because an elec- to diffi cult, often con- Stats, VIHA, Islands for trustees. After I reject David Bor- tion was coming would tentious issues, rather Trust) tell us that there ELECT speaking with them, we rowman’s and Larry have meant not filing than aligning herself are zero single-parent are confi dent that they Woods’ contention at all. David and Larry with a polarized posi- families in Lions Bay understand the issues at the all-candidates rush to judgment with- tion. compared to 15 to 18 KATHY PAGE that have held back meeting that the legal out waiting for con- She cares deeply per cent on Salt Spring; and divided our com- action against the trust- text. That’s not good about our island com- that the median fam- munity and that they ees and CRD director is enough, especially for munity and is commit- ily income is more have realistic solutions malicious and linked to people running for ted to listening to what than $108,000, com- to address these prob- the election. public office them- islanders want. pared to $45,693 on Salt lems. They understand The law requires selves. Her strong organi- Spring; that the average we need a balanced that any petition be Another problem: zational skills and her monthly rent is $1,649 approach between the fi led within 45 days of these societies are pri- focus on contribution compared to $1,027 on environment and the witnessing the illegal vate organizations that will serve our commu- Salt Spring; and that economy and we need act. The first funding restrict membership nity well. the average home sells it now. with video evidence and have no published SHARADA FILKOW, for almost $900,000 George has over 30 occurred on Sept. 1, minutes. Whose agen- SALT SPRING compared to $757,618 years’ experience in 2011. Our trustees da is served by “com- on Salt Spring. ecological design and (both directors and one munity organizations” Poor And last of all, what’s planning and is pas- the chair of the Water that are not open to the with comparing an sionate about a sus- Council Society) acted community? example island-in-trust to a tainable green econo- as if they were giv- The justice system At the Fulford all- highway community?! SCHOOL BOARD my. Mark has an event ing funds to an arms- will decide this case. candidates debate, M. O’HARA, production company, length non-profi t soci- Let’s get the CAC and George Grams and FULFORD A BALANCED APPROACH is a volunteer fi refi ght- ety instead of excusing Water Council up and Mark Wyatt made er and has two young themselves because of running properly. several comparisons www.kathypage.info/schoolboard children. He wants a a conflict of interest. BETSY JOHNSTON, between the incorpora- MORE LETTERS vibrant future for his I believe this was not CHUAN DRIVE tion of Lions Bay, B.C., continued on 13

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a municipal government system that Salt Spring Island COMMUNITY Caring for ourselves SOCIETY MORELETTERS operates under established and tried and others ... rules and regulations that can be Coordinator: Sharon Glover 250-537-4607 enforced and where transparency is November 2011 Recover from the not part of a hidden agenda. We are financially supporting mess and rebuild George Grams, Mark Wyatt and SPECIAL PLEA for FRIENDLY VISITORS! Wayne McIntyre and intend on vot- Looking for MORE Friendly Visitors of all ages & Diane and I established our family ing for all three of them as the time is stages to enjoy a happy experience - providing a bright home on Salt Spring Island approxi- overdue to make change. We must do spot in the lives of seniors who may be isolated or mately 25 years ago as living in the it now so that we can try and recover homebound. This takes about an hour a week, once a city with a special-needs son did from this mess that the Islands Trust week, not including driving to the senior’s home. not provide the safety and com- has buried us in. ESPECIALLY needing kind people to visit with elderly passion that existed on Salt Spring NORM ELLIOTT, seniors with short term memory problems: men & women! Island. Special needs people on Salt NORTON ROAD Please contact Sharon Glover at 250-537-4607! Spring have been treated with TLC and can roam around without the Alarm bells ARTHRITIS SELF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM fear of being taken advantage of. Leslie Wallace (CRD candidate) Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. NEW COURSE, from The political climate on Salt has a website outlining her election mid-February! Spring Island has changed. About platform. One of her various initia- PLEASE NOTE: The fall program has now filled, but call Sharon so 100 families have moved to other tives is to pursue the idea of turning you can register for the winter session. communities in B.C. and on Vancou- Ganges into a pedestrian-only vil- • presented by the Arthritis Society, at Meadowbrook! • a 6 week (2 hour sessions) health education program teaching life- ver Island. Businesses are no longer lage. She indicated that this would changing self-management techniques welcome. Housing that is affordable be a joint Islands Trust and CRD ini- • topics include pain, fatigue, stress, depression, safe exercises, nutrition, for young families and newlyweds is tiative but that she would take the medications, alternatives, your health team & community resources • taught by 2 Arthritis Society certified instructors... who have arthritis! not available. lead in advancing this item. • COST: only $25.00, for the comprehensive manual Pride of ownership has been It seems to me that the Ganges taken from them by micro-manag- business community and the prop- Blood Pressure Clinic- Monday 28 November: 10 - 12 ing bureaucrats who act as politi- erty owners in the village should be at friendly, inviting Salt Spring Seniors - FREE to all! cal card-carrying “wardens.” These equal participants in discussing and “wardens” do not protect and developing such a proposal. The fact PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY serve; they cause people to leave that the Ganges village stakehold- TEST DRIVE: Retired Salt Spring physician Rob the island. The heart and soul of the ers were not part of Leslie Wallace’s Dixon gets some mobility advice from Patrick Cas- island has been destroyed and has to proposal should set off alarm bells NEWS Follow the Driftwood on Twitter sidy at the MEDIChair Victoria and SS Medical grand be rebuilt. around the island. The residents of Salt Spring have KEVIN BELL, http://twitter.com/GIDriftwood opening event and BBQ fundraiser for the Legion to act now to position the island for MOUAT’S TRADING CO. LTD. UPDATES at Meaden Hall on Oct. 24.

129 McPhillips Avenue, Petition is a bully Salt Spring Island, in legal clothing BC V8K 2T6 job — overseeing zoning and land BY CLAIRE HEFFERNAN use planning. There are other sites The Library’s 2011 Annual Bullying is learned by children and media on Salt Spring that have from primarily adults and other circulated rants, videos, cartoons, children. If this behaviour is not articles, etc. that fuel this campaign Giving Campaign unlearned, it morphs of negativity against the into adult bullying Islands Trust and per- A new library is fi nally being built! That new home will meet our — some of the most sonal attacks on the community’s needs for decades to come. This project is currently both obnoxious and offen- INRESPONSE trustees, which I find sive behaviour you will very disturbing. on budget and on schedule for an opening in the Fall of 2012. Until then, ever encounter during The most recent library services continue to be provided at the library’s temporary home your adult life. attack — threatening court action at 118 Jackson Ave (next to the Co-op gas station.) If you have never heard of adult citing conflict of interest of three And now it’s time to begin thinking about what goes into that new bullying, there are plenty of sites local politicians by a group of island on the internet and books in the petitioners — is a classic example building. All proceeds from the 2011 Annual Giving Campaign have library describing this behaviour, the of extreme adult bullying. Bullies been earmarked for expanding the collection and broadening the range impact on the people they target and using, or in this case, abusing the of services provided. Many areas of special interest in both the fi ction solutions to the problem. legal system in an attempt to under- The adult bully sometimes phys- mine, embarrass, degrade or dam- and non-fi ction collections must be strengthened. Both the teen and ically assaults a person, but more age their perceived opponent or children’s collections now have room to grow as do the library’s DVD and often the bully employs acts or ver- target. audio book collections. The library also hopes to provide, both in the new bal comments that could mentally This bogus lawsuit appears to me building and “from home”, access to more on-line full text articles and hurt or isolate a person (or target). to be the culmination of a campaign Bullying usually involves repeated of harassment by some islanders research materials. incidents or a pattern of behav- and their supporters who have tar- Will you join us this year in the effort to expand our collections, our iour intended to intimidate, offend, geted elected representatives for programs, and, possibly, our electronic services? Each dollar donated degrade or humiliate a particular supporting the status quo — the person or group of people. Islands Trust — the most unique makes a difference—as does, of course, each hour of service provided by Cost estimates of adult bullying in form of local government in Canada our many volunteers. We would be most grateful for whatever amount the workplace in Canada are about with a mandate to preserve and pro- you feel you can contribute. Yours will be a gift that will keep on giving $20,000 per case or nearly $2 billion tect the Trust area and its amenities for years to come. While all of us can take pride in the library’s new home, each year in lost productivity, illness, and environment for the benefi t of absenteeism, retraining, lost income the residents of the Trust area and of the materials it contains remain the bricks and mortar of the mind. Please and legal action. Canada has the dis- the province generally. help us to also do more of that kind of building. tinguished reputation of being one This latest attack — a smear cam- of the top 10 countries with a wide- paign that a lawsuit implies — is Sincerely, Stanley J. Shapiro spread adult bullying problem. designed to inflict maximum per- Fundraising Chair, SSI Library Board Other less obvious but equal- sonal damage to the current offi ce ly damaging examples of bullying holders if they should, heaven for- include the following. Spreading bid, have the courage to seek anoth- Please use the coupon below to make your tax-deductible donation. THANK YOU malicious rumours, gossip or innu- er term in government. It doesn’t endo; deliberately impeding a per- matter if the accused are innocent Please bring your contribution to the library or mail it to the above address: son’s work; making offensive jokes or guilty. The damage has been done through spoken word, e-mails or vid- to their reputation. It really gives me (Tax receipts will be issued for all contributions of $10.00 or more) eos posted on-line; yelling or using the creeps. profanity; or constantly criticizing a People who participate in a smear ____ Donor level Up to $124 _____ Sustainer level $250-$499 person, group or organization. Bul- campaign against any individual, ____ Supporter level $125-$249 _____ Benefactor Level $500 to $999 lying has also been described as the group or organization, need to take assertion of power through aggres- a long hard look at who recruited ____ Legacy level $1,000 or more sion. them and what information led Does all this behaviour sound a them to become an active part of Name:______tad familiar? I think that it just about the mob and to consider taking sums up some of the public behav- steps to avoid getting drawn into Address:______iour at Islands Trust meetings over future acts of adult bullying. This the last two years. And I don’t think type of activity not only harms your Phone:______Email:______I’ve picked up the Driftwood in fellow islanders but undermines the recent years that hasn’t had at least integrity of the democratic process. When donors are publicly acknowledged, would you prefer to remain anonymous? ____ Yes / ____ No one front page headline bashing the Islands Trust for what — doing their The writer is a Salt Spring resident. 14 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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ON STAGE Addiction, mental health highlighted 250.537.9911 in original Daughter of Chaos show A Tas of India Helani Davison at All Saints Saturday 5-9 pm public. (They unanimously agreed that www.treehousecafe.ca Nov. 6 & 9 it should.) Early Bird Breakfast $10 Davison describes her delivery as rau- Special $6.50 BY ELIZABETH NOLAN cous and ribald but also deeply sensitive. Burger DRIFTWOOD STAFF Mon-Fri 8-10 am Each individual vignette is put forth with & Beer Professional addictions counsellor ﬁ ery passion and compelling detail. Week Day Take Out Helani Davison is putting her person- “Dry academic deliveries about mental Lunch Special Friday al history with substance abuse on the health with a bunch of stats fall ﬂ at. Peo- $8.75 5-9pm record to raise awareness of the issues in ple zone out,” she explained. “But putting a new dramatic reading called Daughter it into poetry, prose or performance has a This Week’s Music of Chaos. much greater emotional impact.” Friday 6-9 pm Beginning with two performances at She readily admits, however, the pros- Daryl Chonka All Saints Church, set for Sunday, Nov. 6 pect of bringing her work to the stage and Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m., Davi- carries its own emotional risks. All day breakfast 7 days a week son will entertain and educate audiences “I’m scared to death how people are with stories and poems recounting her going to receive it. It’s my life — it’s my Open Sun.to Thurs. 8am-4pm and Fri./Sat. 8am-9pm past struggles. story. I’ve gotten past the shame of it, but Telephone: 250-537-5379 Next to Mouat’s in Ganges “Mental health and addiction are such I know there’s an enormous stigma and serious issues, but they are rarely per- I’m opening myself up to judgement. But sonally attested to or put into a form of PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY it’s still something I need to do.” entertainment. I am challenging that,” Helani Davison has created a show of Davison’s long road to recovery has Mitch Howard, Director Davison said. stories and poems that tackle addictions been aided by her spiritual path, which Don Conley, Assistant Conductor Now clean and sober for 28 years, and mental health issues. includes meditation and practising Salt Spring Singers Jennifer Howard, Accompanist Davison left home at 16 to live the fast life mindfulness. Finding support from the in Toronto. community has been equally important, “I already had a significant problem out of control,” she said. and the motive behind sharing her own

Roses for Christmas with alcohol and I was experimenting Since her recovery process began story is to return that support to others. Saturday, December 3, 2011 2011|8p.m. | 8 p.m. with drugs,” she said. almost three decades ago, Davison has “I’m offering hope to people who are Sunday, December 4, 2011 | 2 p.m. Her path would lead to alcohol depen- continually worked to help people with still suffering addictions and to the fami- ArtSpring dency and subsidiary addictions to addictions and to raise public awareness. lies of addicts, who I believe suffer just as amphetamines, anxiety medication and She has both volunteered and worked much,” she said. junk food, as well as serious codepen- in the field and has also contributed “I’m hoping it will be well received and dency on other addicts. through writing and public-speaking we can use it as a vehicle in places like the Complicating her issues, and also engagements. school system, medical associations and addressed in her performance, was the Daughter of Chaos will bring to life 14 treatment centres.” fact that Davison was raised by a para- of the pieces she’s written over the years Davison’s adult daughter will be on noid schizophrenic mother. as part of her recovery process. Davison hand during the question and answer “People hear that phrase but don’t presented a preview to a select group of period to share her experience of growing know what it’s really about — my work professors, writers and therapists last up with Davison, and how she managed lets people know what it’s like to live in year to see whether they thought the to bring her life together. a house run by someone who’s mentally material could be brought to the wider Tickets are $15 at the door. Who LITERARY EVENTS reads us? Salt Spring publisher releases Tickets: book on Vancouver’s Curt Lang Adult $18 83% Senior $14 of newspaper readers photographer in the early 1970s memoir she draws on conversa- Child under 12 $8 Ticket Centre 537-2102 on Salt Spring Local celebration set and was a member of the Leon- tions during her (and her hus- - RETURN ON INSIGHT SURVEY for Sat., Nov. 12 ard Frank Memorial Society of band’s) 12-year friendship with Documentary Photographers, Lang. Catering Available Closed Mother Tongue Publishing along with Nina Raginsky, now A freelance writer for more www.calvinsbistro.ca Sundays & Mondays is inviting the island to its lat- of Salt Spring, Fred Douglas, than 20 years, Claudia wrote est book launch celebration Tod Greenaway and Rod Gill- about the artist Jack Hard- — this time for a book revolv- ingham. man in the second book in the ing around the life and times In his 30s he built boats and Unheralded Artists of British of Vancouver poet and painter fished, and in his 40s became Columbia series, The Life and Curt Lang. involved in the high-tech Art of Frank Molnar, Jack Hard- November Blues is Back At the World’s Edge — Curt industry, where he was awarded man, and LeRoy Jensen (Moth- Lang’s Vancouver: 1937-1998, two patents and started several er Tongue Publishing, 2009). off entire food bill written by Claudia Cornwall, companies. He also developed Her book, Letter from Vien- 15% will be in focus at Lions Hall on hardware and software for the na: A Daughter Uncovers Her Saturday, Nov. 12 beginning at 8 railroad industry that today is Family’s Jewish Past (Douglas p.m. (Doors open at 7:30 p.m.) used all over North America. & McIntyre), won the Hubert LUNCH ONLY “This book tells the story of a “Lang’s life energetically par- Evans Non-Fiction Prize in Brit- man and a city,” states a Moth- allels the evolving history of ish Columbia for 1996. Starts October 26th er Tongue press release. “Curt Vancouver from the hip sub- She has been published in Lang was a legend in Vancou- culture years to the electronic many Canadian magazines ver. An intellectual and a cata- postmodern 1990s.” and newspapers, including Now Serving... lyst, Lang’s interests spanned At the World’s Edge includes the Globe and Mail, Read- many worlds.” many of Curt Lang’s previously er’s Digest, BC Business, and Course Fixed Dinner Menu As a teenager, Lang met unpublished poetry, drawings the Tyee. 3 North Vancouver writer Mal- and photography; as well as a Cornwall teaches courses at $ 99 colm Lowry and became friends portfolio of 40 rare 1972 Van- Simon Fraser University and Starting at 19 with poet Al Purdy. couver photographs. Douglas College. In his 20s, Lang was a beat, At the World’s Edge author A slide show is on the agenda who published poetry and Cornwall was a friend of Lang for next Saturday’s event and 133 LOWER GANGES ROAD • CALL FOR RESERVATIONS 250-538-5551 painted. He became a street and in this part biography, part books will be for sale. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 | 15

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Angels & Bikers & LIVE THEATRE Romance - oh, my!!y!! Starting 11/11/11 at Mahon Hall Daddy’s Girl by Gary Ray Stapp A comic frenetic farce presented by PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY Salt Spring Community Theatre From left, rehearsing • Think Fawlty Towers in an American dinerer a Daddy’s Girl scene, • 13 crazy characters & a juke box are Fred Williamson, • Love, death, mystery, music, ketchup & ppieie Deanna Masterson, November 11, 12, 18, 19 at 8 pmm Jake Roberts and Con- November 13 at 2 pm nor Berkmann. The crazy comedy runs Adults $15; under 18 $10 Nov. 11-13 and 18-19 at Tickets at SS Books and at the door Mahon Hall.

SSCT troupe having a blast Community theatre play just getting started. is almost constant movement. Performers are often asked how When asked what part of this opens Nov. 11 they learn all their lines, and if production has been the easiest they get nervous before the pro- or the most fun, they are unani- verbial curtain goes up. Daddy’s mous: the camaraderie of the cast BY SCOTT MERRICK Girl cast members approach and crew, the comic interactions, SPECIAL TO THE DRIFTWOOD script study in their own preferred and the opportunity to work with Have you ever wondered what way: recording and drilling lines, such an energetic and amusing cast members think about when writing the lines repeatedly, prac- ensemble. auditioning, rehearsing and per- tising with a spouse/partner and They invite others to get forming? reading, reading, reading. involved in upcoming shows, The wonderful cast of Dad- And yes, nearly all admit to either by auditioning for a role or dy’s Girl sheds some light on the some degree of nervousness volunteering to work backstage. process and the great fun it is to before performing. Their advice? Daddy’s Girl, by Gary Ray Stapp become involved in community Breathe deeply, channel that and directed by Jacqueline Szoke, theatre. energy into the character, and plays at Mahon Hall at 8 p.m. on The actors come from a vari- remember, your character has no Nov. 11, 12, 18, 19, with a mati- ety of backgrounds, from those clue there are people watching! nee on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. with extensive training and expe- Particular challenges in this Tickets are on sale at Salt Spring rience, to those with some school show are timing and blocking: the Books and at the door for $15 for performances, to others who are pace is fast and furious, and there adults and $10 for those under 18.

NIGHT LIFE Peter Prince sets musical salt spring arts council table at Raven Street Cafe Show at Fernwood Himalayas. handmade Based on his life and travels, restaurant this Friday his ear-catching musical journeys are a thematic blend of folk, jazz, over 80 artists from 6 to 9 p.m. country, and world music with a sonic blend of voice, guitar and and crafters Salt Spring musician Peter blues harp. Compelling stories Prince will share his acoustic roots behind his songs and passionate and global grooves with Raven performances move both body Street diners this Friday, Nov. 4. and soul. Prince has lived on Salt Spring Prince has released five solo for 25 years, and calls the island albums, and provided soundtracks “a rich source of inspiration for for film and television. his craft.” For more details and to listen He has travelled as a musician see www.peterprince.com and and an award-winning filmmaker www.facebook/4peterprince. from Central America to the South Prince will play at Raven Street Pacific, from Haida Gwaii to the from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday.

Salt Spring Island Community Services Craft 268 Fulford-Ganges Rd. 250-537-9971 www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca fair Sat. COUNSELLING SERVICES ARE FREE * Counselling Services: Short-term counselling for adults, youth and families. Greenwoods Elder- * Alcohol and Drug Program: Prevention and treatment service care Societies is beat- is free and confi dential. ing the craft fair rush by * Family Place: Wintercraft being first off the block Baby Talk & Breastfeeding Support: Mon. 10:30-12 this Saturday, Nov. 5. Stay & Play Drop-In: Fri. 10-1 & Tues./Thurs. 12-3 From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parent-Child Mother Goose: Wed. 10-12, Fernwood Elementary at Braehaven (on Blain * Let’s Do Brunch: Tuesday, 9:30am - 12:30pm nd th Road), people can find * Food Bank: Open Tuesday, 11am - 4pm December 2 - 18 handmade gifts created * The Wall: Indoor Rock Climbing Gym, open Thurs. & Sun. 6:30- 9:30 pm. Information: [email protected] or 250-537-8970 by residents, families, * Recycle Depot: Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, volunteers, friends and 349 Rainbow Rd., 250-537-1200. staff of Greenwoods and * Seniors Wellness Programs: Call Sharon Glover, 250-537-4607. Braehaven facilities. * Emergency Mental Health Services: Available 4 pm to 114 Rainbow Road, Mahon Hall, 10 - 5pm daily Funds raised support midnight at Lady Minto Hospital. Call 250-538-4840 residents’ recreation pro- * 24-hr. Crisis Line: Toll free: 1-866-386-6323. Caller is connected gramming. with the Need Crisis Centre in Victoria. 16 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Meet Peter Grove ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CONCERTS Islands Trust Candidate SS Chamber Orchestra and Choir Thursday November 3rd at 7pm team up for choral masterworks Festive program on tap for tures chorus, trumpets, kettledrums, at Stef¿ ch Fine Art fl utes, strings and continuo, and brought in Grace Point Square Nov. 12-13 weekend audiences to their feet when it was fi rst performed in 1692. Seeking Common Ground “It was an instant hit and has been in BY DAWN HAGE repertoire in England ever since — it’s not DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR one of those pieces that disappeared and Classical music lovers are in for a special was rediscovered,” Stubbs said. treat on Nov. 12 and 13 when Bach on the The popular Choral Cantata #80 by J.S. Rock opens its choral season with some of Bach, with chorale melody attributed to the most beloved music of Mozart, Bach Martin Luther and text by Salomo Frank, 3rd Annual Christmas and Purcell. was first performed between 1727 and Led by music director Jim Stubbs, the 1731. Bach creates a compelling musical Craft & Bake Sale Fundraiser Salt Spring Chamber Choir and Spring conversation with chorus and soloists Spring Chamber Orchestra combine for as they alternate chorale melody and Saturday, November 5th this delightful performance as they enter free poetry. The chorus and orchestra their seventh season under the umbrella FILE PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY close this uplifting work with a rich, four- 9am-3pm of the Bach on the Rock music society. Jim Stubbs directs orchestra and choir in part harmonization of the chorale tune, The concert is a sparkling trio of great a past concert. a beautiful conclusion to an inspiring at Braehaven, 137 Blain Road masterworks and includes the Solemn masterwork. Shop early for Christmas while Vespers by Mozart, Ode to St. Cecelia by famous Laudate Dominum for soprano Local soloists performing in the con- Purcell and Cantata #80 (Ein Feste Burg) solo, choir and orchestra, and is sure to be cert include Rasma Bertz, Lyle Eide, picking out a handmade original. by J.S. Bach. a highlight of the concert. Manya Sadouski, Anke Smeele and Larry All items have been made with love by our “The program is mostly celebratory. It’s Stubbs added the piece is musically Woods. very upbeat and festive in very different interesting since it was written for drums, Bach on the Rock’s chamber orchestra Residents, their families, volunteers, friends styles,” Stubbs said. trumpets and trombones instead of for and choir have grown from a handful and staff of Greenwoods/Braehaven. Mozart composed his Solemn Vespers the usual woodwinds. The orchestra will of dedicated local musicians to a note- in 1780, his fi nal composition for the Salz- be substituting French horns for trom- worthy, talented and musically mature All proceedsds directly burg Cathedral before leaving Salzburg for bones. ensemble. support ourur Residents’ Vienna. This is an exuberant and joyous Purcell’s Ode to St. Cecelia includes Performances are Saturday, Nov. 12 Recreationn work and listeners will delight in the glo- text by Nicholas Brady and was com- at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. Programmingming rious choral writing, energetic rhythms, posed in honour of the feast day of St. and take place at the Salt Spring Unit- bold harmonies and sparkling instrumen- Cecelia, patron saint of musicians. Lively ed Church. Tickets are available at Salt tal lines. The Solemn Vespers includes the and bright, this magnificent work fea- Spring Books, RE/Max and at the door.

CLASSIC CINEMA Live musicians accompany silent murder and madness horror ﬁ lm at ArtSpring Sun.

The Cabinet of live musical score com- in a unique and exciting Dr. Caligari posed by Toronto musi- way,” said Downing. cian Andrew Downing. ArtSpring executive He is a Juno award- director George Sipos Halloween is over winning composer and adds: “For such an early but we can’t yet sleep in band leader who has movie, this is an amaz- peace. performed with the Fly- ing film, and the live On Sunday, Nov. 6 ing Bulgar Klezmer Band music will transform its Friday Saturday ArtSpring presents the and Zubot and Dawson, viewing into something world’s fi rst-ever horror among others. Down- quite special. For anyone November 5th IMAGE COURTESY ARTSPRING November 4th movie, the Cabinet of Dr. ing brings with him a who has even a passing Scene from The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Nixxi Fashion Show The SaltSpring Caligari. six-piece ensemble com- interest in the history of 5pm-8pm $5 cover Island Craft Bazaar Caligari was first prised of some of Can- cinema, the evening will Featuring: Food, Live 10am-4pm no cover shown in Germany in the movie pioneered aims to capture psycho- ada’s top jazz and clas- offer an extraordinary Music, Art Gallery - Featuring: Settlers of 1920. a host of revolution- logical rather than picto- sical musicians on vio- experience.” Vendors will be selling Catan board game “One of the great clas- ary film-making ideas,” rial reality.” lin, guitar, double bass, The Cabinet of Dr. their wares, Door Prizes! Tournament - Door Prizes! sics of the silent era, explains an ArtSpring The plot involves mur- trumpet, bassoon and Caligari will be presented press release. “In terms der and madness and trombone. at 8 p.m. on Nov. 6. of style it is probably the features the first-ever “My goal in the music, Tickets are on sale now VIVA VOCE! COMMUNITY CHOIR VIVA VOCE! COMMUNITY CHOIR best example of German “twist ending” that later which is sometimes at $23 for adults and DebbiDebbi Toole, Toole, conductor conductor Chris Kodaly, accompanist Expressionism, combin- became stock-in-trade haunting, sometimes $5 for youth from the Chris Kodaly, accompanist V ing dramatic characters for suspense movies. comical, often surpris- ArtSpring Ticket Centre iva Voce! with stylized, often geo- The fi lm showing will ing, is to allow viewers (250-537-2102) or online offers metric scenery. The fi lm be accompanied by a to experience the film at tickets.artspring.ca. Songs We are very proud to bring these Who from the 3 ladies on board!! reads

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POETRY Patton builds literary event with Curious Masonry book

ArtSpring and SS Books turies, to store gold foil for illu- in verse for children, was listed mination of texts thought more by the Globe and Mail as one of co-sponsor reading meaningful — draw the poems the 10 best children’s books of the into a modern idiom without year and was adapted by Vancou- An acclaimed Salt Spring- quieting their unearthly strange- ver Opera in Schools and toured based writer will read from his ness,” states press material. schools across British Columbia. latest poetry collection at an “His sense of their passage Translations from his third ArtSpring event on Saturday, through time also yields Hearth, book, Curious Masonry, have Nov. 5. a take on The Earthwalker that been published in Western Christopher Patton’s new uses type and white space, Humanities Review and have work is called Curious Mason- speech and silence, to embody received the Craig Arnold Memo- ry: Three Translations from the the ‘play of duration and flux’ rial Poetry Prize from the Univer- Anglo-Saxon and is published by consuming both the physical sity of Utah and the Academy of Gaspereau Press. manuscript and the worried, American Poets. Friday’s event, co-sponsored refl ective speakers of its poems.” Patton’s poetry, creative by Salt Spring Books, takes place Patton is the author of three non-fiction and criticism have from 7 to 9 p.m. books. His fi rst book, Ox (Véhi- appeared in a number of North “Patton’s translations from the cule, 2007), was a fi nalist for the American journals. Exeter Book — a volume of Old 2008 BC Book Prize in Poetry. Jack Patton currently teaches at English poetry used, over cen- Pine (Groundwood, 2007), a story Western Washington University.

LIBRARY BOOKS New books take A Better Salt Spring readers around George Grams and Mark Wyatt for Islands Trust the world on SSI >LZ\WWVY[[OL0ZSHUKZ;Y\Z[4HUKH[LHUK7SLKNL[V BY MAGGIE WARBEY nosed with prostate can- DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR cer. It is an eye-opening 7YV[LJ[HUK7YLZLY]LV\Y5H[\YHS,U]PYVUTLU[ Winter reading time is exploration of the range setting in, and the new of treatments and social shelves at views on the library how to cope We also share a national responsibility to assist in transitioning our economy have just with this epi- the ticket to LIBRARYSHELF demic. to a deep green footing. That transition can start right here on Salt Spring. somewhere Consider- else. Give them a good ing the almost epic pro- This single purpose embraces many of the ecological targets that we need look next time you’re in portions of Salt Spring to strive for including fossil fuel reduction, organic agriculture, ecological town. Island’s wild rabbit Brush & Shutter: Early population, you might building systems, climate action and water preservation. Photography in China is ask WHY would any one both a history and a cof- want to read Bob Ben- fee table book of great nett’s Storey’s Guide to Salt Spring Island could be the poster child for a thriving deep green economy. beauty and interest. The Raising Rabbits? The authors detail the intro- simple answer is that it duction and spread of is, as are all of the Storey By bringing Good Management and Balanced Judgment to local governance, photography through- Guides to self-sufficien- out the Middle Kingdom cy, an excellent step- we can assist that purpose and advance the mandate of the Trust. and examine how the ping stone to mastering perception of art, por- the arts of small farm- traiture and historic rep- ing. The new shelf now resentation shifted in a holds several books in very short time. The pho- this excellent series that tographs that illustrate can get people started on the text stand alone as the road to fulﬁ llment of wonderfully interesting their hobby farm dreams. examples of Chinese life As well as raising rabbits, and times from the intro- the book gives you tasty duction of the photo- recipes for all that bunny graphic arts in 1840 to the meat, home raised or 21st century. This book fresh caught. is a beautiful addition Outlaws & Lawmen of to understanding and Western Canada provides appreciating the Chinese both text and numerous peoples and their lands. photographs that give If you’re looking to go life to the many men, somewhere warm (either on both sides of the law, virtually or literally), you’ll that are part of the his- enjoy Maya Roads: One tory of the west. From Woman’s Journey among simple “bad men” and the People of the Rain- bootleggers to cannibals forest by Mary Jo McCo- and assassins, these are George Grams Mark Wyatt nahay. This beautifully stories of an earlier time, illustrated book describes yet stories that hold a fas- 35 years as a UK chartered With over 20 years of business the author’s spiritual and cinating interest for the architect dealing with land use experience, Mark runs his factual account of a once- modern westerner. issues. Former chairman of own events company with an in-a-lifetime journey into Helen Humphreys’ The the Scottish Ecological Design the unknown: a journey Reinvention of Love rec- international presence. He will Assocation. George has an bring good management to local into the author’s heart reates Paris in the reign unparalleled grasp of what and into the heart of an of Napoleon III through governance and get the best needs to be done to bring good amazing community. the historically accurate, value for our tax dollars. governance to our island. Invasion of the Prostate yet fictionalized, telling Snatchers is an essential of the star-crossed love guide to managing pros- between Adele Hugo, tate cancer for patients the wife of Victor Hugo, and their families. Co- and a young journalist. authored by a medical Based on the realities of doctor and an anthropol- the time, Humphreys ^^^HIL[[LYZHS[ZWYPUNJVT ogist, this prize-winning has created a vista of book should be required lives and passions that reading for any man diag- changed Paris. 18 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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The fi nal piece — off -grid homeowners complete desired solar hot water project

BY ELIZABETH NOLAN ley to Mount Maxwell, they have made tating to him because in some ways hot the hot water upgrade. DRIFTWOOD STAFF use of the property’s ample sun and wind water is the very fi rst system that should The project incorporates 30 solar tubes with solar panels and a wind turbine. be considered for energy savings: it is one of European design, which are set on alt Spring homeowners Marcus Both sources contribute to a holding bat- of the biggest and most continual energy an angle atop a free-standing structure Gasper and Eva Kuhn fulfilled tery that powers all their needs — which suckers in the home, and yet the technolo- to catch the southern exposure. Origi- Sa long-held dream this year by are almost identical to what any modern gy to create hot water is essentially simple. nally Gasper and Kuhn had planned for adding the final element necessary house comprises — and are sufficient “Water gets hot when the sun shines — the project to be situated on their utility for living off the grid. without need to rely on the backup die- so it really should have been done fi rst and room’s roof, but taking into account the Gasper has been fascinated by alterna- sel generator except for a few weeks in I felt very bad that it wasn’t there,” Gasper steep pitch, the slippery concrete tiles and tive power ever since he saw his fi rst solar December and January. said. the need for easy access for maintenance, panel at age 12, and always thought he Until this September, however, the This year the couple decided they didn’t they opted for an alternative plan. Kuhn would incorporate the technology if he house was missing the final step in the need to keep both of their diesel-powered came up with the structure idea, which had a house of his own. design plan since there wasn’t enough cars, one of which was used only to com- resembles a post-and-beam gate mixing When building their home on Sarah money in the original budget for a solar- mute the short distance to Fulford. They Japanese and West Coast design elements. Way, Gasper and Kuhn planned from the powered hot water system. Their boiler decided to sell one and for the price were The system itself involves running a start to create their own energy. Located was heated by propane, instead. able to get a cheap work truck for the mixture of glycol and water past the tubes on Bryant Hill and looking across the val- As Gasper reports, this was doubly irri- property with enough left over to invest in SOLAR continued on 20 A LARGE VARIETY OF Home Green Home GREEN PRODUCTS AVAILABLE ‘GREEN’ ITEMS FOR YOUR HOME A NEW Green Alternative to Bleach!

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Column and blog ing away on my folks’ bar- of old habits more than Three years later, Niki- Over the next month, to document becue. It was supposed we’d hoped. The prospect tina and her raw treats are Vegan Diary columns in to be a welcome-home of a vegan month was all it a regular fi xture at the Sat- the Driftwood will strive budding party, but the ensuing took to seal the deal. urday Market in Ganges. to provide readers with night had me writhing in Besides, I fi gured at the In the meantime, Nikitina more than just an update movement turmoil, thinking Delhi time, November was still said she’s never felt better. on how the cabbage stew belly might be a more ages away, giving us lots of “When you let go of and tofu steaks I ate for BY SEAN MCINTYRE pleasant alternative. time to prepare ourselves those foods that are most- dinner last night turned DRIFTWOOD STAFF The cramps and cold or even back out of the ly empty calories, and I’ve out. It will seek to explore The last time I made sweats were short lived proposition altogether. heard many people repeat the movement’s growing a resolute attempt to cut and it was only a matter Part of those prepa- the same thing, you have popularity and merits meat out of my diet was of time before I’d reverted rations — which really a sense of lightness, like while taking time to illus- about a decade ago, dur- to my cheesy carnivore began about a week ago there’s a sense of clarity in trate all the pitfalls, frus- ing a four-month trip to diet and regained the fi ve — involved an interview your head, a purity,” she trations and other learn- India. kilograms I’d shed with- with Luba Nikitina, the said. ing experiences along the Before my departure, out even noticing while owner of Salt Spring Raw “I found you just have way. advice from fellow trav- abroad. Foods. Nikitina prides to give it a try. As soon as Regular updates, inter- ellers warned the best These days, much of herself on the use of noth- you kind of get into the views and recipes will be way to avoid a bout of the vegetarian cuisine I ing but the freshest and fl ow of it, it becomes sec- posted on a new blog, the infamous Delhi belly eat is early in the morn- most natural vegetarian ond nature.” accessed by clicking on was to steer clear of all ing, when I’m still too products in all of her reci- That sounded pretty the “blog” tab at www. things meaty. In a coun- tired, too dazed or too pes. She began to incor- curious and I too heard gulfislandsdriftwood. try known around the lazy to whip together an porate raw and vegetarian variations of those same com. Reader comments world for appetizing veg- omelette or fry up some foods into her diet based statements repeated in and advice are welcome. etarian dishes and where sausages. on a suggestion made by conversations with others That’s all for now, I’ve at least 31 per cent of One morning, while her daughter. I spoke with. got to go soak my beans. the country’s 1.1 billion cooking one of those people consider them- greasy old breakfasts, my selves “pure vegetarians,” wife and I heard a news Whether You’re Feeding the Chickens or I figured sticking to veg- item about November the Eggs, Star Barks is your local etables, rice and potatoes being vegan month. After shouldn’t be too much of a few years on the West organic feed store! a problem. Coast, we’d both grown Though I saw and heard intrigued by the vegetar- plenty of gut-wrenching ian and vegan wonders evidence of Delhi belly we often came across in along the backpackers’ stores, restaurants and • Organic Lay Mash trail, the plan worked and especially at potluck din- I survived unscathed. ners. We’d always sought • Organic Hen Scratch PHOTO BY SEAN MCINTYRE Until I returned home. to incorporate more veg- and much more Luba Nikitina, the owner of Salt Spring Raw Foods, That’s when my stom- etarian foods into our ach nearly turned when diet, but our busy sched- with some of the foods she whips up for the Satur- 1429A Fulford-Ganges Rd. at Garner Rd. 250-653-4871 day market and local cafes. presented with an enor- ules always saw us fall mous T-bone steak grill- back on the convenience OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK, MON.-SAT. 9AM-5PM. CLOSED SUNDAYS.

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www.cleanwarmth.com that collect the heat. Each tube has a copper heat exchange outlet that plugs into a mani- fold at one end. A single tube can be taken out 8377 Chemainus Rd. “at the Corner of Chemainus & Crofton Road” 250-246-4346 PHOTO CONTRIBUTED and replaced or repaired Holly and Eila Algood, who modelled a Hawaiian eco-home tour after Salt if need be without stop- Spring’s version, outside their eco-friendly home. ping the overall system, similar to dealing with • All makes & models lightbulbs in a track. • Specialists in diesel & The solar tube struc- PRETZEL ture is located directly right hand drive Popular island event beside Gasper and Kuhn’s utility room, MOTORS where all their devices that emit noise, pollution replicated in Hawaii or radiation are found. Their previous, larger Hawaii home-tour roots tive materials like blue-jean insula- propane boiler has been 319 Rainbow Road tion and employ water conservation replaced with a small one Salt Spring Island, reach back to Salt Spring techniques like grey water in their gar- that comes on only if the dens, it confi rmed that downsizing to temperature in the tank BC V8K 2M4 BY SEAN MCINTYRE a 720-square-foot home and pursuing drops below a certain DRIFTWOOD STAFF a life they’d always dreamed of wasn’t level. Only the top 20 to “We’re passionate 250-537-4331 When former Salt Spring residents only possible, it was a bonus. Back 30 gallons are heated to a about your car” [email protected] Holly and Eila Algood attended the on the east coast, Eila lived in a not- temperature that would island’s legendary eco-home tour so-quaint log home that came in at a be suitable for showers about five years ago, they couldn’t whopping 10,000 square feet, more and gets boosted by the have imagined the experience would than 10 times the size of her current propane heater. The rest leave such a profound impression on house. is heated solely through their lives. As the couple met more people in the tubes, with cold The Algoods moved to the island in Hawaii, they realized the Kona-Kohala water left at the bottom 2005, a decision that followed years of area was the perfect setting for a home to absorb any excess heat plotting to trade the hustle and bustle tour of its own. generated. of city life for a more healthy, earth- To qualify as a stop on the Hawaiian The existing hot water conscious and wholesome life. eco-home tour, Eila said, properties tank has been modifi ed “We had some ideas about sustain- must have a combination of at least to a somewhat Fran- ability, but we didn’t know how to get six building, landscape or design com- kenstein appearance, there because we’re from the North- ponents. including quite a few east U.S. and it’s a different world over “Some of the unique features intake and out-take there,” Eila said in a recent interview. were aquaponic gardens, raising fi sh pipes. The glycol/water The Algoods were married on Salt in tanks with effluent pumped into mixture that is heated Spring and lived here until 2008. troughs with fl oating organic gardens; outdoors enters a cop- Besides the home tour, the couple’s an organic coffee farm with an exot- per heating coil inside friendships and experience on the ic fruit orchard and extensive water the water tank. Vshoen Boutique - An Original island gave them the confidence, catchment; an unusual Asian/Nordic- Gasper completed Vshoen offers unique, fashionable and quality footwear inspiration and knowledge they need- infl uenced home where the main bed- most of the work for the for men and women. Our designers focus on high-style ed to strike out, even further west, to room had translucent walls; use of project himself, includ- their current home on Hawaii, the submarine batteries for off-grid living; ing electrical compo- performance fashion with one major difference: no largest of the Hawaiian islands. and a renovated historic home,” Holly nents, but relied on Jay animal derived materials. At Vshoen, our concern is Back in 2005, Salt Spring’s home said. Bourdin of Streamline animal welfare and reducing our carbon footprint. tour was still in its infancy, focusing on This year’s fi rst Grand Green Homes Plumbing for water tank We believe no one should have to sacrifi ce fashion or a handful of homes and technologies Tour featured dozens of properties modifications. The cost ethics because there are alternatives. “Be the change spread across the island. Since that along the west side of the island of amounted to $3,000 for you wish to see in the world.” time, the tour’s success has followed Hawaii. Proceeds from the tour ben- the tubes and an addi- a booming interest about new tech- efitted local charities and the Kona- tional $7,000 for every- nologies in the fi elds of green building, Kohala Chamber of Commerce. thing else, including GUNAS Now Exclusively at Vshoen water conservation, food production, “It lets people see how they can copper piping, compo- waste management and energy effi- make benefi cial changes in their own nents and installation. ciency. lives,” Holly said. “Everyone could Although it may take as Not only did the home tour encour- learn something as our properties had long as 10 years to see age the Algoods to build with alterna- great variation.” how much the system has saved them, the family hopes their propane use will go down by 50 to Your Natural Choice for Flooring 70 per cent. 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GREEN BUILDING Cool Ganges earth-sheltered home is a leader by example

Living roofs sprout Spring Eco-home Tour. by offering additional insulation Although primarily used as an Christian believes is unparalleled PHOTO BY SEAN MCINTYRE comeback office space, Christian said, he’s by conventional roofs. working on plans to incorporate a “When I put the earth on it in John Christian outside his eco-friendly home on Park Drive. BY SEAN MCINTYRE living area into the mix so he can July, I didn’t even think it was going DRIFTWOOD STAFF more easily split his time between to have an effect in here, but it Sometimes a potential disaster living on land and on his boat in did. It was noticeably cooler and it can open the door to the greatest Ganges Harbour. absorbs sounds.” LAURIE’S RECYCLING of opportunities. Among the incentives to come Christian’s roof is seeded with & Waste Services Inc. When John Christian began ashore is the studio’s hydronic- a combination of grasses and COMMERCIAL – CONSTRUCTION work on his newly acquired prop- heated floor. A network of pipes sedum, which requires no mowing erty at the corner of Park Drive and filled with heated water laid and minimal watering. – RESIDENTIAL – Valhalla Road in 2007, he wasn’t throughout the cement floor According to information pro- quite sure what to expect. seemingly defy the laws of physics vided by the Centre for Architec- The house, he said, had been by keeping the lower part of the tural Ecology at BCIT, living roofs built in the ‘60s and the fellow home evenly heated. can reduce stormwater runoff, are hired to assess the structure quick- Christian has measured as more energy efficient, improve Pick Up & Drop Off / Drop Off: Monday to Next to ly determined that a renovation much as a two-degree difference indoor air quality, offer habitat for Clean Ups Saturday Country was out of the question. between the ceiling and floor. birds and insects, and outlast tra- Containers / Free Scrap 8am - 5pm Grocer “He said that, even by the code Warm below and cool on top ditional roofs. Metal Recycling of that time, it was poorly built, means cold feet are a thing of the Although the idea of a living roof so I kind of gave up on the idea of past. dates back millennia, the concept 250-653-9279 redoing it,” Christian said during “It really maintains a wonderful has started to regain ground as a recent interview at the site. “It’s kind of heat,” he said. more jurisdictions around the kind of a shame to take a house What makes Christian’s house world provide incentives and reg- down, but it was full of mould and really stand out to anyone who ulations for their construction. really rotten once we got into it.” passes by the modernist bunker- When it comes down to it, Live Simply While there’s always something like home, however, is the way it’s though, Christian added, they are to be said for revitalizing an old been designed to blend in with the simply more attractive. classic, sometimes it’s just wiser, surrounding topography. “I’d love to give a great envi- s that thers cheaper and more environmen- Because the house is partially ronmental rationale [for why I o o tally friendly to start from scratch. sunken into the ground with nar- installed a living roof], but it was So down came the house and row windows installed just below probably more aesthetic,” he said. may Simply Live. out came Christian with plans for the ceiling, Christian said, he can It was also a huge learning expe- a home that’s unlike any other in take advantage of natural insula- rience. Christian advises anyone the neighbourhood. tion and heating properties that who is thinking about installa- Many islanders may have seen keep the home cool in the summer tion of a living roof to become the results — a stylish 800-square- and warm in the winter. informed and make sure they’ve foot earth-sheltered studio and As if that wasn’t enough, a liv- got a qualified and experienced Salt Spring Books ofﬁ ce space — during the 2011 Salt ing roof completes the package contractor to get the job done. 104 McPhillips Avenue • 250-537-2812 WINTER GREEN After the leaves fall Sleggs will keep you Green & Clean this winter!

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Market stand favourite Buchanan decided to become chard, kale, squash, onions, gar- a teacher instead, and many will lic, cabbage, celeriac, raspberries, continues to grow know her as an on-call teacher at blueberries, gooseberries, black- Gulf Islands Secondary School. currants, apples, plums, herbs and BY ELIZABETH NOLAN But she’s even better known for her edible flowers. Her land is also DRIFTWOOD STAFF dedicated appearance at farmers’ profi cient at producing blackber- Salt Spring Savouries’ Elizabeth ries and nettles and she harvests Buchanan has a long history pro- and dries mushrooms. moting the power of local foods. ”In one way or “In one way or another, every- The genius behind such deli- thing fi nds its way to my market cacies as nettle chai and Veggie stand,” Buchanan said. “I find a Pow seasoning powder — prod- another, everything way to incorporate them, whether ucts that helped earn her the 2010 it’s double chocolate nettle cookies local business award for best mar- fi nds its way to my or kale chips.” ket stand — has demonstrated for Dehydration allows her to use many years a need to share good, her products through most of the nutritious food with others. market stand.” year. For example, she has recon- As an early precursor to her ELIZABETH BUCHANAN stituted dried potatoes after the current trade, Buchanan sold Salt Spring Savouries crop is used up to make the crust her grandfather’s apples from his for her quiche (also using eggs home on Vancouver’s SW Marine from her own chickens). Her ener- PHOTO BY ELIZABETH NOLAN Drive beginning at age 10. At 14 markets and other events selling gy balls contain dried fruits and Elizabeth Buchanan is dwarfed by her artichoke plants in her permaculture- she became an advocate for whole spice blends, cookies, soups and nettles, while her seasonings and infl uenced garden. foods and at 15 she was selling her quiche, all made mainly with ingre- salts contain dried herbs, plants homemade granola. She was also dients found in her own garden. and vegetables. planning to become a nutrition- Buchanan’s earliest market ven- Buchanan’s focus, now that she ist and campaigned for her home ture started 11 years ago when she has established her products, is economics teacher to include was selling children’s books and to make things easier on herself more vegetarian recipes. tapes. She began clearing her land in terms of maintenance and har- FORF Her father always took time to for gardens at the same time, and vesting, as well as incorporating ALWAYSS identify plants on hikes and walks, returned to the project with ear- more permaculture principles that RRECYCLING and she started to do that too. But nest after a few years in the United consider community as much as before the end of high school, Arab Emirates. plant growth. Buchanan’s interest in attend- Since coming back to Salt “Sustainable, local and serving RECYCLE YOUR ing UBC’s nutrition program was Spring, Buchanan has turned the community” are a few of her checked when the department’s most of her land into a permac- goals for her land. But as she enters MILK CONTAINERS head professor told her that white ulture-based garden. Many of her her fourth year as a teacher on call, flour was infinitely superior to vegetables are watered by the puri- she also wants to see how she can whole wheat. fi ed run-off of her grey and black balance her two pursuits, perhaps RETURN YOUR EMPTY BEER BOTTLES AND “Then I decided instead to have water, which is treated through an by taking on a business partner. www.islandreturnit.com CANS, WINE AND SPIRIT BOTTLES! my own restaurant, which in effect intermittent sand fi lter system. “I am pleased to have been able Open Tuesday - Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm now, in a way, is what I’m doing,” She grows beans, fava beans, to achieve what I have and I thank 370 Lower Ganges Rd., next to Pharmasave • 250-537-8784 she laughed. Jerusalem artichokes, potatoes, the community for its support.”

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Public notice is hereby given that General Voting Day will be held from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on Southern Gulf Islands Saturday, November 19, 2011 to elect persons to serve three-year terms of office from December ä *DOLDQR/LRQV+DOO%XUULOO5RDGGaliano Island, BC 2011 until after the election held in accordance with the legislation in the Local Government Act ä 0D\QH,VODQG$JULFXOWXUDO+DOO)HUQKLOO5RDGMayne Island, BC (2014) as Local Trustees for the six island trust areas under the Islands Trust. ä 6DWXUQD5HFUHDWLRQ&HQWUH+DUULV5RDGSaturna Island, BC ä $50DF1HLOO6HFRQGDU\6FKRRO *\P 1R5RDGRichmond, BC Galiano Island Local Trust Area - Two Trustees to be Elected: Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address Advance Voting Opportunities will be available from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, DECARIO Louise 667 Linklater Road, Galiano Island, BC November 9, 2011 and Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at: KEEFER Bowie 120 Manastee Road, Galiano Island, BC Salt Spring Island POTTLE Sandy 177 Harper Road, Galiano Island, BC ä *DQJHV)LUH+DOO 0HHWLQJ5P /RZHU*DQJHV5RDGSalt Spring Island, BC RUSSELL William 418 Montague Road, Galiano Island, BC ä 0DU\:LQVSHDU&HQWUH%HDFRQ$YHQXHSidney, BC Mayne Island Local Trust Area - Two Trustees to be Elected: Southern Gulf Islands Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address ä *DOLDQR/LRQV+DOO%XUULOO5RDGGaliano Island, BC CROPPER Stephen 257 Lundy Lane, Mayne Island, BC ä 0D\QH,VODQG$JULFXOWXUDO+DOO)HUQKLOO5RDGMayne Island, BC CRUMBLEHULME Brian 639 Horton Bay Road, Mayne Island, BC ä 6DWXUQD5HFUHDWLRQ&HQWUH+DUULV5RDGSaturna Island, BC DODDS Jeanine Gay 720 Simpson Road, Mayne Island, BC ä 0DU\:LQVSHDU&HQWUH%HDFRQ$YHQXHSidney, BC DUMOND Paul 524 Sandy Hook Road, Mayne Island, BC KARAGIANIS Aubrie 640 Horton Bay Road, Mayne Island, BC Elector Qualifications MAUDE David 484 Cherry Tree Bay Road, Mayne Island, BC Resident Elector - You are entitled to vote as a Resident Elector if you are 18 years or older on voting MEERS Christie 614 Edith Point Road, Mayne Island, BC day (Nov. 19, 2011), are a Canadian Citizen, have resided in British Columbia for the past six months North Pender Island Local Trust Area - Two Trustees Elected by Acclamation: and within the boundaries of the jurisdiction for the past 30 days. If registering on voting day, you must Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address provide two documents proving identity and residency (one must have a signature). HANCOCK Ken 6610 Harbour Hill Drive, North Pender Island, BC Non-Resident Property Elector - If you are 18 years or older on voting day (Nov. 19, 2011), are STEEVES Gary 2702 Yawl Lane, North Pender Island, BC a Canadian Citizen, have resided in British Columbia for the past six months, have owned and held Salt Spring Island Local Trust Area - Two Trustees to be Elected: registered title to property within the boundaries of the jurisdiction for the past 30 days, do not qualify Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address as a Resident Elector, you may vote as a Non-Resident Property Elector provided that you: BORROWMAN David 641 Vesuvius Bay Road, Salt Spring Island, BC a) have registered on or before Sept. 27, 2011, or DODD Carol E. 1214 North Beach Road, Salt Spring Island, BC b) apply at the time of voting. The following information is required at the time of application: GRAMS George 890 Walkers Hook Road, Salt Spring Island, BC ä Drecent title search, state of title certificate, or property tax notice, showing the names of GROVE Peter 110 Ensilwood Road, Salt Spring Island, BC all of the registered owners, WOODS Larry 7-258 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC ä SLHFHVRILGHQWLýFDWLRQSURYLQJLGHQWLW\DQGUHVLGHQF\ RQHPXVWKDYHDVLJQDWXUH DQG WYATT Mark 110 Forest Hill Place, Salt Spring Island, BC in the case of more than one owner of the property, a completed consent form signed by the majority of the owners (including the person registering) designating you as the person Saturna Island Local Trust Area – Two Trustees to be Elected: entitled to vote for the property (original signatures only; facsimiles of signatures not Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address acceptable). BRENT Paul 116 Winter Cove Road, Saturna Island, BC JANSZEN Pamela Joy 251 East Point Road, Saturna Island, BC A copy of the consent form may be downloaded from: http://www.crd.bc.ca/about/elections/ NEFF Beverley 121 Dark Horse Road, Saturna Island, BC documents/ConsentFormforNRPE.pdf South Pender Island Local Trust Area - Two Trustees Elected by Acclamation: The following are acceptable classes of documents for proof of identity: Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address ä %&GULYHUÝVOLFHQFH JONES Mike 9866 Spalding Road, South Pender Island, BC ä %&,'FDUGLVVXHGE\WKH0RWRU9HKLFOH%UDQFK MONTAGUE Liz 9886 Castle Road, South Pender Island, BC ä %&&DUH&DUGRU*ROG&DUH&DUG ä 5HTXHVWIRU&RQWLQXHG$VVLVWDQFHIRUP6'(6 The following constitutes the designated island trust areas for the purpose of electing Local Trustees to ä 6RFLDO,QVXUDQFH&DUG &DQDGD the Islands Trust: ä &LWL]HQVKLS&DUG &DQDGD Galiano Island Local Trust Area - Galiano, Ballingall, Charles, Gossip, Julia, Lion Islets, Parker, Retreat, ä 5HDOSURSHUW\WD[QRWLFH PXQLFLSDORUUXUDO Sphinx, Wise, Lot 145 Whaler Bay. ä &UHGLWFDUGRUGHELWFDUGLVVXHGE\DVDYLQJVLQVWLWXWLRQ Mayne Island Local Trust Area - Mayne, Curlew, Georgeson ä 8WLOLW\ELOO North Pender Island Local Trust Area - North Pender, Boat Islet, Fane, Roe Islet, Lot 31 A & B Colston Please Note: Cove, Lot 50 Grimmer Bay, Lot 176 Otter Bay, Lot 32 Bedwell Harbour, Arbutus, Brethour, Chads, Coal, 1) Only one Non-Resident Property Elector may vote per property, regardless of how many owners Comet, D’Arcy, Forrest, Gooch, Goudge, Hood, Imrie, James, Knapp, Moresby, Portland, Pym, Rubly, there may be. Further, you may vote for only one property, no matter how many properties you Rum, Sidney, Tortoise Islets. own within the jurisdiction. Salt Spring Island Local Trust Area - Salt Spring, Acland, Bright, Buriel Islet, Channel, Deadman, 2) You may register on voting day if you meet the qualifications set out above. If you are already Goat, Grace, Hall, Hawkins, Idol, Isabella, Jackscrew, Mowgli, Norway, Piers, Prevost, Red Islets, Russell, registered as a Non-Resident Property Elector, (ie. your name appears on the List of Registered Secretary, Secret, Sisters - First, Second, Third, Wallace, Lot 73 Long Harbour, Lot 349 Ganges Harbour, Electors annotated with a “P”), and provided that you still meet all of the requirements of the Local Lot 222 Long Harbour, Lot 344 Stuart Channel. Government Act in order to be registered under this category, you are not required to re-register in Saturna Island Local Trust Area - Saturna, Anniversary, Belle Chain Islets, Cabbage, Java Islets, King order to vote. Islets, Lizard, Pine, Samuel, Trevor Islet, Tumbo, Lot 65 East of Samuel. 3) No corporation is entitled to be registered as an elector or have a representative registered as an South Pender Island Local Trust Area - South Pender, Blunden Islet, Skull Islet. elector, and no corporation is entitled to vote. Individuals who are on title with corporations are not Voting Opportunities entitled to register or vote. Individuals who own an undivided interest in land on which the balance Voting places will be open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on Saturday, November 19, 2011 to qualified is held by a corporation are not entitled to vote. electors of the Capital Regional District at: 4) Automated vote counting machines will be used for the Salt Spring Island vote. Salt Spring Island For questions regarding voting and voter registration call the Capital Regional District @ 250.360.3129 ä &RPPXQLW\*RVSHO&KDSHO9HVXYLXV%D\5RDGSalt Spring Island, BC or Toll Free 1.800.663.4425 local 3129, or Mr. Tom Moore @ 250.472.0059. ä )XOIRUG(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO *\P 6RXWK5LGJH5RDGSalt Spring Island, BC ä 6DOW6SULQJ,VODQG(OHPHQWDU\6FKRRO5DLQERZ5RDGSalt Spring Island, BC Dated this 24th day of October, 2011 ä 3LHUV,VODQG)LUH+DOOPiers Island, BC Thomas F. Moore ä $50DF1HLOO6HFRQGDU\6FKRRO *\P 1R5RDGRichmond, BC Chief Election Officer

This notice is being published in this newspaper as a convenience only and not in accordance with the legal requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act. 26 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD LOCAL ELECTIONS 2011 Q&A Here's my School candidates share views Despite every technological The 10 candidates for Salt Spring Scott Howe: I am open-minded. 2) What do you see as the big- advance, business cards remain school board positions answer The role of the trustee is to represent gest challenge of today’s educa- an essential business tool. three questions posed by the Drift- the community and ensure that all tion system, and how would you Card! wood. Their answers were collected views are given a voice. I will listen work with the board to help meet by email and appear in reverse to your opinions and will carefully it? Be a part of this popular feature...10 weeks of display advertising alphabetical order below. Candi- consider, review and discuss the and your business card on heavy stock, perforated for easy date Christine Hunt did not pro- information available before pro- Neal Wilkinson: The greatest separation delivered as an insert to over 4000 Driftwood readers. vide answers. posing or supporting policies and challenge for today’s education procedures for our school district system is for everyone involved to 1) Describe one of your quali- to implement. I will work within a be working with the current fund-

#6-315 Upper Ganges Road Blue Velvet Upholstering ties that you believe will make framework of fi scal responsibility ing restraints in both a creative and you a good trustee. and with the resources, both physi- mindful manner. Although there cal and human, available. Trustees should be no limits to education, Neal Wilkinson: Dedication. cannot be “single-issue” individu- our political systems do limit it I am fully committed to making als. They must represent the collec- fi nancially. It is our job to be cre- sure my daughters and other chil- tive voice of the community with ative with those limitations so that dren on Salt Spring Island expe- the goal of ensuring all our children children are not constricted in their rience a positive and supportive thrive and reach their maximum growth. education that will help them and potential. I can and will do this. John Wakefi eld: There are many their community develop to their Jean Elwell: Not only am I a challenges, but I believe that the fullest potential. parent, but I am also a chartered root cause of most challenges in John Wakefield: I am a very accountant. I regularly communi- today’s education system is fi nance. good communicator, both inter- cate and consult with corporate, With declining enrollment, some personally and collectively. It is charitable and public boards of districts in the province have closed Parts & Supplies Stocked important for trustees to be equal- trustees/directors and, therefore, schools, cancelled programs and ly effective in the community and have had a lot of experience work- faced staff layoffs. Our own district Holger Hermann, BFA at the board table. I possess the ing within governance systems went to a four-day week in 2004 to [email protected] skills and experience to develop (like the school board). I am ana- save programs and staff. All of these creative solutions from germina- lytical, forthright and direct in my are ultimately the result of fiscal 250-537-5147 tion to implementation. By listen- approach, yet am able to weigh and challenges. These fi scal realities are 100 Twin¾ ower Way, Saltspring Island ing, learning and leading, I would consider all sides of an issue. a challenge to the core needs of our be an asset to the board. Showing Cindy Clark: What I hope to students. leadership in the community is bring to the role of trustee is an I would advocate the board Kim Nash necessary to meet the challenges authenticity of caring. I want to employ a three-tiered approach by 250.537.4369 of our evolving education system. be the person hanging around the finding efficiencies, planning for Serving all the Gulf Islands since 1999 Michael Ryan: “Stick-to-itive- hallways of schools asking students the future and working with our [email protected] ness” is probably not a word in and teachers “how is it going?” partners to maximize our revenues. our vocabulary but expresses one What’s working that needs to be Michael Ryan: The biggest of my qualities in a succinct man- celebrated and shared with other challenge is to deal with the huge “creating spaces that have a ner. I stick to it until the goal has schools and classrooms? What are number of challenges already fac- story to tell and where great story been achieved. Goals by them- the challenges and what do you do ing the educational system, and The selves are insufficient without a to manage through them? Where is try to choose which of the many telling takes place” Happy well-thought-out implementation more support needed when chal- directions we ought to prioritize. I plan including strategies for evalu- lenges are too big for one person? could help the board by commit- Denturist ation feedback, and I stick to the I would like a direct line to parents ting to support a series of orga- plan all the way. and offer them advocacy. I want nized forums both at the school Rob Pingle: As a trustee for the the opportunity to bring a diver- and district level (with the backing patti design Brian Harris past three years, the quality I pos- sity of voices back to the board of both PACs and DPAC, union 29 YEARS OF COMPETENT sess that has been commented table to ensure that our district members, principals and student on by my fellow board members, has a plan to care for the needs of reps) with the intention of fully & FRIENDLY SERVICE the senior administration and the individuals they serve. understanding the challenges of Interior DesignG Consulting • COMPLETE DENTURE our partner groups as being my Katharine Byers: Experience. 21st-century proposals and to SERVICES greatest asset is the ability to ask I am a parent, an active mem- draw on a decision-making model • Renovations & New Construction • IN-HOUSE LAB questions that take a discussion ber of the Salt Spring Elementary to help us decide the pathway to • SAME DAY RELINES/REPAIRS further along. I am always looking PAC, a School Planning Council future goals. • Sourcing fabrics, furniture, À xtures • PARTIAL DENTURES no referral to approach an issue from another representative and the co-found- Rob Pingle: The biggest chal- & À nishes • DENTURES OVER necessary perspective while respecting what er of an environmental educa- lenge of today’s education system • Window Coverings & Blinds IMPLANTS has been said previously. By asking tion company. I have 10 years of is the discord between the teachers questions that take into consid- elementary teaching experience, and the provincial government. I • Project Planning for DIY NO HST • FERRY PICKUP AT CROFTON eration the wide variety of people ranging from an inner city school will work with the board to help • Colours, Staging & Editing 250-246-4674 affected by our decisions, I feel we in London to a project-based, meet this challenge by continu- thehappydenturist.ca can provide the best services. integrated curriculum-driven ing to engage teachers along with t: 250.537.2572 #7-8377 CHEMAINUS ROAD Kathy Page: Balance. I’m creative school in North Carolina. I have a all partner groups in major deci- and open-minded, but also level- B.Sc. in psychology from the Uni- sions made by our board, while e: [email protected] $25 DISCOUNT headed, and not bonded to any versity of London and an M.Sc. advocating the government pro- www.pattigdesign.com particular theory. I’m very inter- in Environmental Education vide adequate funding, manage- ested in new ideas, but my concern from the University of Oxford. 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Many Be a part of this popular feature...10 weeks of display advertising ing in an era of constant change, in biggest challenges of many is are uncertain what these initia- and your business card on heavy stock, perforated for easy a less cohesive society than existed addressing the learning needs of tives actually mean in (and out of) even 50 years ago, and in an envi- individual children in an under- the classroom. We should be man- separation delivered as an insert to over 4000 Driftwood readers. ronment brimming with informa- funded system that currently can- aging these new directions with tion and distractions. Education not support those with unusual careful research, consultation, itself is changing, which is both talents or needs. As the mother measurable benchmarking and exciting and challenging: we need of a special-needs child, I know analysis.We have to tread carefully consensus on what’s important, that our teachers are wonderfully so we do not undermine what is and on how to get there. caring and supportive of special working in our system. I would bring to the board a needs, but they require more Michael Ryan: The strengths steady focus on the process of resources to ensure that ALL chil- of 21st-century learning goals are change in our district: how are dren can develop and learn to the that they are already aligned with students prepared for new ways best of their abilities. As a school today’s skills in our children, using of learning? Can we ensure that trustee, I will be a tireless advocate the digital world to meet more students caught in the middle, for better provincial funding for advanced skills and knowledge in without preparation in their early our public schools. preparation for tomorrow’s soci- years, don’t suffer? How will we etal expectations and demands. provide for those who don’t natu- 3) What are the potential draw- The drawback is the timing rally self-direct? What do teachers backs and strengths of “21st-cen- where parents and educators have need? How will we evaluate what tury learning”? How should they not yet recognized the inertia of we do? I will ask many questions, be managed? students living in a high-tech soci- and be very prepared to help cre- ety, which will demand a serious ate the answers. Neal Wilkinson: I believe the shift in the type of school learning Scott Howe: Change is coming. strengths of 21st-century learning environment awaiting them. Our district has been at the fore- outweigh the potential drawbacks. Our only hope in managing this front of changes seen needed to Salt Spring schools are already change is for our school system address our 21st-century environ- practising 21st-century learn- to also provide opportunities for ment. The provincial government ing and its strengths are evident. understanding, and acceptance by • Quality Dry Cleaners • Linen Rentals has recently announced its edu- People consistently comment parents, teachers and other lead- • Shirt Service & Laundry • Entrance Mat Rentals cation plan, which incorporates that they “love the youth” on this ers. We must therefore adapt both • Blankets, Comforters • Vacuum Cleaner Sales many of these new approaches, island. Much of this sentiment resources and teaching methodol- & Duvets & Servicing including personalized learning could be attributed to the diverse ogy to meet the multiple literacies for every student. While many programs and individual learn- of this new century. embrace the opportunity, there ing that is fostered in our schools. Rob Pingle: The strength of 21st- SALTSPRING Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5 / Sat. 10-4 are some, as evidenced by data Some people are concerned that century learning is a more engaged Linen & Dry Cleaners 250.537.2241 compiled from the school district programs that are guided by indi- student body that will embrace 116 Hereford Ave., Saltspring Island,BC V8K 2T4 [email protected] retreat held earlier this year, that vidual strengths and passions lifelong learning. The drawback do not show the same “readiness might contribute to kids losing is that the description of how this levels” for the changes occurring the fundamental skills in educa- will take place has not become and proposed. The school board’s tion, but 21st-century learning clear enough. People are hesitant PAUL REYNOLDS job is to create a culture of open does not abandon teaching or to move forward for fear of losing owner/operator communication where all stake- math or reading. It does not aban- something that they value in the holders can share their challenges don teaching as we know it, but current system. To manage this 250-537-4208 and successes to help implement nurtures an environment where the school board must continue change while maintaining high students can become more pas- consulting with students, parents JOSH LACY academic standards. sionate and invested in learning and staff as well as the commu- Jean Elwell: The biggest chal- those fundamentals. We all have a nity at large to work towards deter- certifi ed technician lenge I see is how we can best special teacher that we remember mining the best ways 21st cen- FREE ESTIMATES integrate into our existing school with fondness and their unique tury learning can be implemented. 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Capital Regional District

Notice of Election by Voting and Notice of Other Voting Opportunity 2011 General Local Elections

Public notice is hereby given that General Voting Day will be held from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area – REVISED - Galiano Other Voting Opportunity Only Saturday, November 19, 2011 to elect persons to serve three-year terms of office as Electoral Area ä Galiano Lions Hall, 992 Burrill Road, Galiano Island, BC Directors for Salt Spring Island and Southern Gulf Islands on the CRD Board from December 2011 ä A.R. MacNeill Secondary School (Gym), 6611 No. 4 Road, Richmond, BC until after the election held in accordance with the legislation in the Local Government Act (2014). Advance Voting Opportunities will be available from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, Salt Spring Island Electoral Area - One Director to be elected: November 9, 2011 and Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at: Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address Salt Spring Island Electoral Area EYLES Carole 172 Morningside Road, Salt Spring Island, BC ä Ganges Fire Hall (Meeting Rm), 105 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC HENDREN Garth 261 Canvasback Place, Salt Spring Island, BC ä Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC LEE Ken 2072-135 Brinkworthy Road, Salt Spring Island, BC LUTH Dietrich 120 Drake Road, Salt Spring Island, BC Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area – REVISED - Galiano Other Voting Opportunity Only McINTYRE Wayne 195 Broadwell Road, Salt Spring Island, BC ä Galiano Lions Hall, 992 Burrill Road, Galiano Island, BC WALLACE Leslie 288 Bridgeman Road, Salt Spring Island, BC ä Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area - One Director elected by Acclamation: Elector Qualifications Surname Given Name(s) Residential Address Resident Elector - You are entitled to vote as a Resident Elector if you are 18 years or older on voting HOWE David 7915 Swanson View Drive, Pender Island, BC day (Nov. 19, 2011), are a Canadian Citizen, have resided in British Columbia for the past six months and within the boundaries of the jurisdiction for the past 30 days. If registering on voting day, you must Notice of Other Voting Opportunity provide two documents proving identity and residency (one must have a signature). Take notice that below is a synopsis of the proposed bylaws for which the electors of the Galiano Island Community Use Building Service Area (includes Galiano, Retreat, Wise, Parker and Gossip Islands) within Non-Resident Property Elector - If you are 18 years or older on voting day (Nov. 19, 2011), are the Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area will be asked to vote on the following question on Saturday, a Canadian Citizen, have resided in British Columbia for the past six months, have owned and held November 19, 2011: registered title to property within the boundaries of the jurisdiction for the past 30 days, do not qualify Are you in favour of the Capital Regional District Board adopting both of the following bylaws: as a Resident Elector, you may vote as a Non-Resident Property Elector provided that you: a) Bylaw No. 3792, “Galiano Island Community Use Building Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2, a) have registered on or before Sept. 27, 2011, or 2011” authorizing the Capital Regional District to establish a service to provide a library, community b) apply at the time of voting. The following information is required at the time of application: and local government use building and to raise a maximum annual requisition of the greater of ä a recent title search, state of title certificate, or property tax notice, showing the names of all ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100,100.00) or $0.165 per ONE THOUSAND of the registered owners, DOLLARS ($1,000.00) of taxable land and improvements for the purpose of funding the capital and ä 2 pieces of proving identity and residency (one must have a signature), and operating costs of the service; and ä in the case of more than one owner of the property, a completed consent form signed by the b) Bylaw No. 3793, “Galiano Island Community Use Building Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2, 2011” majority of the owners (including the person registering) designating you as the person entitled to authorizing the Capital Regional District to borrow an amount not to exceed SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY vote for the property (original signatures only; facsimiles of signatures not acceptable). A copy THOUSAND DOLLARS ($730,000.00) for the purpose of paying the net costs of planning, designing, of the consent form may be downloaded from: http://www.crd.bc.ca/about/elections/ constructing and equipping a new library, community and local government use building on Galiano documents/ConsentFormforNRPE.pdf Island. The following are acceptable classes of documents for proof of identity: YES or NO? ä BC driver’s licence A synopsis of Bylaw No. 3792: ä BC ID card issued by the Motor Vehicle Branch ä BC CareCard or Gold CareCard “Bylaw No. 3792 – Galiano Island Community Use Building Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2, 2011 ä Request for Continued Assistance form SDES8 authorizes the Board to establish a service for the purpose of constructing and operating a building ä Social Insurance Card (Canada) on Galiano Island that will be used for library, community and local government purposes. The ä Citizenship Card (Canada) Participating Area for the Service falls within the Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area in particular ä Real property tax notice (municipal or rural) Galiano, Retreat, Wise, Parker and Gossip Islands. The maximum amount that may be requisitioned ä Credit card or debit card issued by a savings institution annually for the cost of the Service is the greater of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ä Utility bill ($100,100.00) or $0.165 per ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) of taxable land and improvements for the purpose of funding the capital and operating costs of the service.” Please Note: 1) Only one Non-Resident Property Elector may vote per property, regardless of how many owners A synopsis of Bylaw No. 3793: there may be. Further, you may vote for only one property, no matter how many properties “Bylaw No. 3793 – Galiano Island Community Use Building Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2, 2011 you own within the jurisdiction. authorizes the Capital Regional District to borrow an amount not to exceed SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY 2) You may register on voting day if you meet the qualifications set out above. If you are already THOUSAND DOLLARS ($730,000.00) for the purpose of paying the net costs of planning, designing, registered as a Non-Resident Property Elector, (ie. your name appears on the List of constructing and equipping a new library, community and local government use building on Galiano Registered Electors annotated with a “P”), and provided that you still meet all of the Island.” requirements of the Local Government Act in order to be registered under this category, you are not required to re-register in order to vote. Taxation Impact 3) No corporation is entitled to be registered as an elector or have a representative registered as an It is estimated that the participants in the Galiano Island Community Use Building Service Area would elector, and no corporation is entitled to vote. Individuals who are on title with corporations pay an additional $67.79 per average household to service the loan and operate the building. are not entitled to register or vote. Individuals who own an undivided interest in land on Bylaw Nos. 3792 and 3793 apply to the Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area in particular, Galiano, which the balance is held by a corporation are not entitled to vote. Retreat, Wise, Parker and Gossip Islands. The synopsis is not an interpretation of Bylaw Nos. 3792 and 4) Automated vote counting machines will be used for the Salt Spring Island vote. 3793. A copy of the complete bylaws and this notice may be viewed at Capital Regional District (CRD) For questions regarding voting and voter registration call the Capital Regional District @ 250.360.3129 or Headquarters located at 625 Fisgard Street, 1st Floor – Foyer, Victoria, BC from October 24, 2011 to Toll Free 1.800.663.4425 local 3129, or Mr. Tom Moore @250.472.0059. November 18, 2011, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The bylaws and other information, may also be viewed on the internet: http://www.crd.bc.ca/about/elections/galiano-buildingref.htm Voting Opportunities Dated this 24th day of October, 2011 Voting places will be open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on Saturday, November 19, 2011 to qualified Thomas F. Moore electors of the Capital Regional District at: Chief Election Officer Salt Spring Island Electoral Area ä Community Gospel Chapel, 147 Vesuvius Bay Road, Salt Spring Island, BC ä Fulford Elementary School (Gym), 203 South Ridge Road, Salt Spring Island, BC ä Salt Spring Island Elementary School, 122 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC ä A.R. 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ARE YOU interested in the fu- BOOK LAUNCH Celebration ture of Ganges Harbour? Gan- for At the World’s Edge - Curt CRD DIRECTOR GIANT SAMPLE ges Harbour Management Lang’s Vancouver: 1937-1998 Plan Stakeholder Meeting is by Claudia Cornwall. Foreword SALE being held from 7:00 to by David Beers, introduction Radio Roundtable The biggest one yet!! 9:00PM in the Orchard Room by Greg Lang. Saturday, Nov. Forum High-end samples of at the Harbour House Hotel on 12th, 8 pm. Doors open 7:30, Wednesday, November 9th. Lions’ Club, 103 Bonnet. Ad- Saturday, November 5 Kitchen, Home Decor, Open to all interested parties. mission free. Book talk, slide 10am - 12pm Stationery, Books and of Abbotsford Please RSVP to harbour.man- show, books for sale ($29.95), Gift items. All new, not passed away on October 27 at the age of 74. [email protected] refreshments. A Mother CFSI-FM 107.9 or used. Do your Christmas Tongue Publishing event. www.cfsi-fm.com shopping at less than She is survived by: brother Sid (Dee), FABULOUS FLEAMARKET, wholesale costs. Fulford Hall, Sat., Nov 12, 10 PIANO TUNER coming to Salt nieces Cindy (Bill), Debbie (Gord), Donna (Brent), am. to 2 pm. Table rental, 8 ft., Spring Nov 9 to Nov 11. Book Listen to the Saturday great nieces and nephews Tracey Lynn (Leonard), $20. 4 ft., $10. Delicious appt. 604-732-7863 or candidates November 5 homemade food available. [email protected] 9:00 till 3:00 Colleen (Derrick) Denise, Shannon, 250-537-5482. www.silverwoodpianos.com Brad, Bryce and Kyle, sons Garth (Diana), 1115 Beaver Point John (Joanne), Kerry (Kim), COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS Road - indoors. granddaughters Teryn and Tessa. MESSAGE NIGHT Memorial Service November 1, 2011 2:00pm Reading with Salt Spring writer A DEMONSTRATION at Abbotsford Baptist Church Christopher Patton OF CLAIRVOYANCE 33451 Busby Rd. from “Curious Masonry - Three with Pastor Murray Archibald offi ciating. The Continuous Light Translations from the Anglo Saxon” Donations maybe sent to BC Cancer Agency. Sanctuary Sat. Nov. 5th Friday, Nov 4, 6:30 pm 506 Lower-Ganges Road 7pm (Masonic Hall) Suggested Donation $10 Ellwyn Salt Spring Books Info: 250-537-2154 Gerald 104 McPhillips Ave. 250-537-2812 COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS

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McKague O Notice: AgeA 57 DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS ssplash 2 To members & public Date of Deathh - H 23/10/2011 SSPLASH, Salt Spring Pool Association will hold its Annual General Meeting on th Sunday, November 27 , 2011 Barbara Mary Reid 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ellwyn McKague, age 57, died October 23rd 2011 with his Salt Spring Sailing Club, 152 Douglas Road family by his side, in Winnipeg Manitoba. (McCullough) Ellwyn was born in Deloraine, Manitoba on May 25th, 1954. Refreshments, and conversation will follow. Ellwyn grew up on the McKague family farm near Coulter Mb ALL ARE WELCOME and then lived in Melita, Manitoba as a youth. February 24, 1919 – Ellwyn lived in British Colombia for most of his adult life October 15, 2011 in communities such as Vancouver, Saltspring Island, Creston, salt spring arts council Shawnigan Lake, and Kaslo. In 2006 Ellwyn moved back to the prairies, living fi rst in Craven, Saskatchewan, and later returning to his roots by retiring to Birnie, Manitoba. With saddened hearts and wonderful memories we announce the WinterCraft Ellwyn is remembered for his ability to create beautiful passing of Barbara Reid. Barbara was predeceased by her husband Jack C. gardens and for teaching others about the importance of Reid in 1991. She will be forever remembered by her son Bruce ( Jenica) recognizing the beauty of nature all around us. Ellwyn was an Annual Christmas and her grandson Jonn, whom she adored. advocate for organic farming. He loved to fi sh and to play music. Born in Vancouver BC, Barbara attended the Vancouver Art School, Art and Craft Sale Ellwyn loved his family and often spent his time ensuring their after high school graduation. Upon graduation from Art School, she well-being. Ellwyn was loved by his friends and family and his memory landed a job as a fashion illustrator for The Hudson Bay Company. This DECEMBER 2nd – DECEMBER 18th, 2011 will be cherished. career led her into modeling bathing suits and the well known Aljean line Ellwyn was the son of Winston and Grace (Knox) McKague of tartans, as well as high fashion ladies ware. As her modeling career of Coultervale, Mb. Ellwyn is survived by his partner Sherie fl ourished, she represented Aljean at fashion shows across North America. Registration Crepeele; three children, Kaija Thom (Eagle) of Regina, Always an artist, she became a successful designer at Aljean and worked Saskatchewan, Graeme McKague also of Regina, and Aven closely with the skilled Jean Guskin in producing high quality, fashionable EARLY BIRD: $25 + HST = $28.00 – ladies clothing of the time. The garment industry in Vancouver was McKague-Minor of Kaslo, BC.; two grandchildren, Asher Deadline: Friday, October 21st and Ella Thom of Regina. His brothers and sister, Dennis thriving and in 1963 Barbara started her own company “Carriage Trade” with Jack Reid. With Carriage Trade, she was able to exercise her artistic McKague(Bonnie), Darlene Wark(John), Gary McKague, and FINAL REGISTRATION: $32+HST=$35.84$ Lloyd McKague(Heather), and many nieces and nephews. He fl air and capture the excitement of the 1960s with bold designs. Carriage was pre-deceased by his parents Winston and Grace as well as Trade fl ourished and her garments were sold in fi ner stores across North Deadline Monday, Nov 14th by his brother, Keith McKague and his nephew Jeff Wark. America. This fulfi lled Barbara’s dream of manufacturing fashions of her Ellwyn loved his work as a self-employed landscaper on own design in the heyday of the Vancouver garment industry. You must have a 2011 Salt Spring Arts Council Saltspring Island and later an organic greenhouse operator in Barbara and Jack retired to Salt Spring Island and spent 20 magical years Membership ~ add $25.00 includes HST Kaslo, as well as being the landscaper for Maxwell International together, on the point. Barbara loved Grenfell boats, fi shing, painting and Baha’i school in Shawnigan Lake, BC. gardening. We are so grateful to those who helped Barbara to be able to Application forms can be downloaded off the website: Memorial service is Saturday, October 29th, 2011 at the stay in her home until the end. Special thanks go to Barb, Maureen, Peter www.ssartscouncil.com. Or, picked up at Mahon Hall, United Church in Melita, Manitoba at 2:00pm, burial at the & Arletta and Carol for the love and care they showed her. 114 Rainbow Road in rear mailbox at school side of building. Coultervale cemetery which overlooks the McKague family There will be a celebration of Barbara’s life on Saturday, November farm will follow. 12th at 263 Monteith Road, Salt Spring Island, at 2pm. New exhibitors welcome! 30 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD DEADLINES DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS TUESDAY 10 AM [email protected]

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Salt Spring 250-537-7573 Galiano 250-539-2222 Pender 250-629-3631 Monday, Women’s only: Alexander Stewart CHRIS BUELL, are November 7, 2011 McLennan. 1845-1932. LEGALS hereby notifi ed under LOST AND FOUND at 7pm section 38 of the Trus- #202, 338 Lower Check our Website: http://saltspringar- tee Act that particulars FOUND: KAYAK paddle on Ganges Rd. NOTICE TO Courses Starting Now! chives.com/historical of their claims should Beddis Rd. Phone 250-537- 4833. Get certifi ed in 13 weeks (The Healing Place) for more program details. CREDITORS be sent to the Admin- 12160 - 88th Ave Sry. BC AND OTHERS istrator c/o Owen Bird 1.888.546.2886 Please call Joan @ Tea/Coffee to follow Re: The estate of Law Corporation, P.O. FOUND: LOCKING gas cap the meeting. Visit: www.lovecars.ca 250-538-7141 to KIMBERLEY ELLEN Box 49130, 2900 595 for Volvo. Pick up at Driftwood reserve your spot for Burrard Street, Van- Offi ce. Annual Fees ($10) HOBAN, a.k.a. 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Must ensure BOARD OF DIRECTORS smooth, effi cient scheduling of business members, and growing members’ material delivery & perform op- On Monday, November 14, 2011 members in good standing portfolios through a high level of proactive erational tasks for truck fl eet. Candidates will be organized, of the Harbour Authority of Salt Spring Island are invited personalized service consistent with proactive and work well under to appoint individuals to ¿ ll vacancies on the board. The Community Development & Research Society the Relationship Strategy, our Guiding stress. Experience in trucking an asset. Forward resumes to following seats for director are up for nomination and election: Annual General Meeting Principles, and Service Standards. In [email protected]. Community (1) this position you will be a key member of Community Business (1) Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Wednesday, 16 November, 2011 the management team, responsible for Has vacancies in the following Commercial Non-¿ shing (1) elements of management and coaching job: Heavy Duty Mechanic. Commercial Fishing (1) 5 p.m. at the SWOVA offi ce Details can be seen at while having an intense focus on building http://hdlogging.com/ Fax re- The term for each seat is for two (2) years. Any individual 344 Lower Ganges Road, SSI sume to 250-287-9259 standing for the position of director is bound by the relationships and sales. LIVE-IN NANNY wanted. Free constitution of the Harbour Authority. All are welcome • Refreshments Candidates, who possess a degree or room and board. Excellent for NOMINATION PROCESS: For more information, contact: 250-537-1336 diploma in Finance or Business and/or someone with part-time work. 250-537-2024. Any member who wants to nominate an individual to stand have 4+ years work-related experience, are for a board position in their sector is asked to complete invited to submit their resume and cover INFORMATION INFORMATION a nomination form, available at the Harbour Authority letter by Monday, October 31 to: (HASSI) of¿ ce during business hours, seven days per week. Completed nomination forms need to be submitted to the [email protected] HASSI of¿ ce by Sunday, November 13th at 12:00 noon. Attn: General Manager, Business Banking THE LEMARE GROUP VOTING PROCESS: For more information on Island Savings and is currently seeking: Voting will take place from 9 am - 5 pm on Monday, November • Chaser Connecting your giving with island needs the above position, visit iscu.com • Hook Tender 14th at the Harbour Authority of¿ ce – 127 Fulford-Ganges • Off Highway Logging Truck Road, Salt Spring Island. Members will cast ballots from the Driver • Boom Man list of nominees put forward from each sector. Voting in each Your gift today will help islanders now and in the • Loader Operator sector is restricted to members from their respective sector. future. The Foundation gives approximately $100,000 • Hoe Chucker • Heavy Duty Mechanic to our island’s charitable organizations every year. • 2nd Loader Bucker man All positions are camp-based Donations may be made through the website, by phoning for the Northern Vancouver 250 537 8305, or by mail to SSIF, Box 244, Ganges PO, SSI, BC, V8K 2V2. Island area. Full time, union wages. Fax resumes to : 250-956-4888 or email www.saltspringislandfoundation.org offi [email protected].

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NEWLY HIGH END oceanfront home. BUILDING SUPPLIES FUEL/FIREWOOD GARAGE SALES MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE renovated/Fully Furnished 1bd/1ba 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, large located on Lonsdale Avenue, Lower Lonsdale, close to schools and me- garage, WD, NS, NP. Walk to AUTOMATIC GARAGE GIANT SAMPLE SALE. The Fulford Ferry, bright & sunny, DOORS biggest one yet!! High-end tro stations, short/long term stay. FIREWOOD Utilities includes Electric, Gas, on shared property, long term, Renovating a new home and samples of Kitchen, Home De- Heat, Water, On-site laundry, Park- avail immed. $1475. Contact have 3 9 ft. high, 8 ft. wide in- KONIG & SON cor, Stationery, Books and Gift ing. $575/mo utilities inclusive. ac- Island Explorer Property Man- sulated garage doors, all items. All new, not used. Do [email protected] for pics and agement 250-537-4722. match and have 1 window Serving Salt Spring your Christmas shopping at arrangement. panel each. 2 have Liftmaster 28 years less than wholesale costs. LAKE FRONT home. 2 bdrm remote control openers. I have Saturday November 5, 9:00 till HOMES FOR RENT plus den, fully furnished, hot left them for you to dismantle, Cut, split & delivered 3:00. 1115 Beaver Point Road, TELEPHONE SERVICES tub, WD, NP, NS, electric so you can check operation indoors. heat, avail. immed. $1250. and photograph for reassem- Competitive & reliable 1 BDRM HOME semi fur- Standing timber and LIONS GARAGE Sales & A PHONE Disconnected? We nished, half of a duplex with Contact Island Explorer Prop- bly at your location. $625 ea. Drop Offs: Fridays & Satur- erty Management 250-537- Call Derek 250-537-7350. logs wanted Can Help. Best Rates. Speedy your own driveway and private days only, 10am - 12pm. Many Connections. Great Long Dis- yard, avail. immediately, long 4722. Kurt Duff 250-537-9531 household items. We do not tance. Everyone Approved. term, NS, $750. Contact Island LARGE OCEAN view Studio accept large appliances, drap- Call Today. 1-877-852-1122. Explorer Property Manage- Suite 5 appl. Lower walkout eries or clothing. Drop-offs ac- Protel Reconnect. ment 250-537-4722. level, upp level tenanted, Mid cepted only on Fri. & Sat. Island, NS, NP $850. Diversi- morning. Please no garbage!! fi ed Properties. 250-537-9766. 103 Bonnet Ave. MIND BODY & SPIRIT MIND BODY & SPIRIT HONEST OL’S TVS, ELECTRONICS, kitchen LOVELY 2 BDRM. South-fac- stuff, 2010 Vespa Piaggio Fly ing Vesuvius home in a natural FIREWOOD Scooter, canoe, treadmill, ex- setting close to amenities. GUARANTEED CORD ercise bike and lots more good Celeste Mallett Jason $1160. 250-537-2809. Cut, Split & delivered stuff. Saturday, Nov 5. 154 OCEAN VIEW 2 bdrm home Cedar Fence Rails Castle Cross, 8:30-noon, no on Collins Rd. Wood stove, early birds pls. SCHEDULE electric heat, F/S W/D, gar- 250-653-4165 dens, decks, quiet area, MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE cable/internet. Lovely & clean $925 plus utils. 604-946-7822 1 CARGO CAGE for any 2001 At or [email protected] PAUL’S FIREWOOD Ford Explorer Sport trac. Ask- OCEAN VIEW executive ing $300. Phone 250-537- (Harbour House Hotel) dream home on 2.5 very pri- GREAT SERVICE! 5737 ask for Jason. vate acres. 2 bedrooms with Custom bucking & BUILDING SALE... Final Monday 11am -12 noon Seniors Yoga ensuites, 2 fi replaces, modern splitting clearance. “Rock Bottom Pric- appliances, wrap around deck, es” 25 x 40 x 12 $7350. 30 x Monday 4-5.30pm Mixed levels Yoga separate workshop studio. Ph. 250-537-4660 60 x 15 $12,700. 35 x 70 x 16 Monday 6-7pm Beginners/Level 1 Yoga $1950 negotiable. Chris 538- Paul Konig $15,990. 40 x 80 x 16 8643 or Barb 538-7886. $20,990. 47 x 100 x 18 Will buy fi rewood logs. $25,800. 60 x 140 x 20 Wednesday 5.15pm-6.15pm. Beginners/Level 1 Yoga OCEAN VIEW home, 3 bdrm, FREE ITEMS 1.5 bath, close to town, wood/ $50,600. End walls included, FURNITURE & MATTRESS Wednesday 6.30-8pm Mixed levels Yoga doors optional. Pioneer Steel electric heat, WD, NS, NP. Sale! Up to 50% OFF & No Avail immed. $1350. Contact FREE FOR pick up washer 1-800-668-5422. HST on Tools & Hdwe. BUY & SEASONED FIREWOOD Friday 9-10.30am Level 2 (starts Oct. 7) Island Explorer Property Man- and dryer in working condition. CAN’T GET Up your stairs? SAVE 9818 4th St., Sidney. agement 250-537-4722. 250-538-7681. Vancouver Island’s largest fi re- Acorn Stairlifts can help! No buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C wood producer offers fi rewood obligation consultation. Com- OCEAN VIEW home on legally obtained during forest prehensive warranty. Can be HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. At Churchill, 2 bdrm home, walk FUEL/FIREWOOD restoration, large cords, fast installed in less than 1 hour. Best price. Best quality. All (Bowling Alley-Kings Lane) to town, beach and trails. Fully delivery. 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Fully rigged ges harbour view offi ce, upper 2002 CHEVROLET CAVA- with two 150 genoas, Harken Hamilton started the by and see what the James Bond fl ick. fl oor. Would suit bookkeeper, LIER 2-door standard transm. Furler, good main sail, GPS, island’s first official team is all about dur- The 2011 Salt Spring accountant, counselor or other New brakes, only 126,000 km. radio, depth sounder, all run- similar type profession- $3,500. 537-9397. ning lights, 4 two way winches, Search and Rescue ing the group’s annual Island Search and Res- al. Approximately 250 sq. three anchors, sleeps 5, gal- group on a shoestring open house and recruit- cue Society open house ft. $400 per month plus com- ley, head, no motor. $4000. mon costs. If interested email MOTORCYCLES 250-537-4449. budget and a small ment drive on Tuesday will be held at the Gulf fi [email protected] team of dedicated vol- evening. Islands Secondary unteers. 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PHOTOS BY DERRICK LUNDY Extraordinary Food GET US OUT OF HERE: Salt Spring Fire-Rescue’s Jail & Bail for Breast Cancer fundraiser hauled in more than $7,000 and made Extraordinary People for tons of fun on Friday. At left, Rita Dods, Arvid Chalmers and Sid Filkow try to fi gure out how the soap on a rope can help them, Extraordinary Experience while Tracy Supina-Cottrell pleads for mercy from Const. Kent Emery, playing the part of a mean law-enforcement offi cer. The event saw local “celebrities” spend time in a jail cell set up outside the Ganges fi re hall as people paid to get them in and out of custody. Home-cooked evening meal, telephone, cable, laundry facilities, housekeeping & ISLAND HISTORY Lifeline emergency call system included.

Senior living for the young at heart… McLennan family in focus at history talk Come get to know us! Mary Davidson leads she got started in the study Victoria in 1880 when Henry Scottish Highlands. Contact: Teron Wolf, General Manager of her family’s genealogy, Ruckle came into the shop By 1882 a house was pre- 250.537.8340 the Nov. 9 session incorporating some aspects where he was working and pared and Elizabeth McLen- www.HeritagePlace.info of the history of Scotland mentioned that a neighbour nan and their two little sons The Salt Spring Histori- and including development of his had passed away, leav- were settled in. The family cal Society Nov. 9 program of her family tree,” explains a ing his pre-emption available. eventually grew to four sons will take participants on an press release from the histori- McLennan came to Beaver and four daughters. “adventure” as Mary Davidson cal society. “The ancient and Point with Ruckle and was Davidson will share the fas- shares her experience with the Jacobite ancestry of Alexander shown the land, which he soon cinating story of one of Salt history of the McLennan fam- McLennan and Mary will be pre-empted in his own name, Spring’s pioneering families at ily of Beaver Point. explored.” dubbing it Glenshiel Farm Central Hall next Wednesday “Mary will outline how McLennan was living in after his birth parish in the at 2 p.m. BCSLA Approved

SPIRITUALITY SALT SPRING ISLAND FIRE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Amanda Tarling back PUBLIC NOTICE with Discovery Circles “TRANSFER OF STREET LIGHTING FUNCTION” This Sunday at SS Unitarian munion in January to help launch Notice is hereby given that Order in Council No. 444 was approved and people into 2012 in a new and unique ordered on December 31st, 2011 authorizing an amendment to Letters Fellowship way. Patent for Salt Spring Island Fire Improvement District, effective from In February the group will readdress The Salt Spring Unitarian Fellow- the Monk statement: “Be it resolved that date. The authorizing legislative provisions are section 731, 735.1 ship is offering a new spiritual enrich- that religion is a force for good in the & 781 of the Local Government Act. The purpose of the amendment is ment service called Discovery Circles world.” This was the topic debated by to remove street lighting from the Salt Spring Island Fire Improvement on the fi rst Sunday of every month. an atheist and a Catholic in Toronto District and transfer it to the Capital Regional District who has agreed Topics for broader discussion will be last September as part of the Monk to provide street lighting in the area of the improvement district. presented by Amanda Tarling from the debates. Capital Unitarian Congregation in Vic- The Environment and Spirituality toria. The next session at Salt Spring will be the March theme, inspired by A copy of the amendment to the Letters Patent and a Seniors on Nov. 6 is on Justice and For- the recent work of David Suzuki and map showing the boundary of the Salt Spring Island giveness around the Remembrance the arrival of the Equinox. Fire Improvement District may be viewed or obtained Day theme. Start time is 11 a.m. “Becoming Sages as we age, no from the Offi ce Administrator of the Salt Spring Island Tarling has been accepted to Starr matter what age we are will be the King School for the Ministry, which April theme as we explore how we can Fire Rescue at 105 Lower Ganges Road. she intends to pursue as soon as her deepen and share the wisdom we have son gets a bit older as part of her dream gained over the decades. The Spirit This notice is published in accordance with section of becoming a Unitarian Minister. and Salt Spring Island will be the May 15(1)(b) of the Local Government Act. According to press material, “She theme as we tie together everything is becoming known on Salt Spring we have learned about ourselves, each because of her very successful offer- other and the group.” ing of the eight-session Building Your Everyone from the Salt Spring Com- Own Theology course held last year, munity, not just Unitarians, is invited How to feel young again: pondering the deep questions that to join and participate in Discovery o studying ethics presents.” Circles. Tip N 37 - breathe it all in. Successive services will look to Check out the website at www. Get a (SOCIAL) life — experts agree that being social and active the calendar for inspiration and will saltspringunitarians.com for notes has many physical and emotional health benefits. Get your dose here. include topics such as Honouring the from the first Discovery Circle titled Dark in December,logo_ad_200 9and.ai what 11/1 2it/ 0means9 6:2 5:5What1 PM is Spirituality? — or call Marion for spiritual practice, and a Fire Com- Pape at 250-537-4567. Photographic SolutionsPhotography

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VOLLEYBALL AAttention New Salt Springers! Boys volleyball team aims for strong ﬁ nish Young squad rewarded by mick blocked liked a veteran, slowing down the powerful Credo offence. hard work, says coach Near flawless serving by Michael Elsser, Chris Perrins and Jason Funk The Gulf Islands Secondary School kept the pressure on the opposing senior boys volleyball team is on track teams. Aaryn Funk, Gaelen White and to peak at just the right time with play- Ethan Frigon played inspired volleyball offs just around the corner, says its when called upon. coach Kellie Booth. “I am very proud of our team,” said The boys defeated Duncan Chris- Booth. “We are usually the youngest tian in a match played at GISS last team at these tournaments. Our com- Don't miss your Wednesday. Booth said the young team petition is primarily Grade 12 student- opportunity for a has steadily improved their standing athletes, while the Scorpions are only throughout the season and put in their Grade 10/11 players. The boys have great welcome visit. best effort to date last weekend at the worked very hard to improve and now Duncan Christian invitational tourna- they are experiencing the positive Call Haley today for ment, ﬁ nishing second. results of their efforts.” The Scorpions battled the top- GISS volleyball team alumni have your greeting, gifts ranked A-division team in the province, helped coach and mentor the 2011 & useful info. Credo Christian, in the final. Strong team. Evan Henshall, Aaron Kyle and play by setting duo Ben Richardson Cole Wrigley have all served as assistant and Lukas Wenzel led the team to a coaches at some point this season and 250-537-1558 high-level performance in the one-day many more past players have attended tournament on Saturday, said Booth. practice. Jackson Sweetnam and Kyle Mathe- The team travels to Comox next

son were recognized for their superior week to play in the North Island seed- PHOTO BY JOHN CAMERON play as tournament all-stars. ing tournament hosted by Highland Scorpions player Kyle Matheson gets to the ball in a game against Duncan Libero Matt Stubbs kept the team in secondary. The island championships Christian school last Wednesday. many rallies with his solid passing and will take place at Paciﬁ c Christian Sec- digs in the back row. Carson McCor- ondary Nov. 18-19 in Victoria.

RUNNING Sneakers share good times at weekend running event Runners continue solid season In the 10.5-kilometre event, Eric Van Soeren placed fi fth in his M50-59 group and 26th overall with a time of 53:05. Lise Fraser and Sandra Buyze- Members of the Salt Spring Sneakers running Morgan place fourth and fi fth in their F50-59 cat- club are on pace for an unprecedented autumn as egory with times of 55:28 and 56:31 respectively. runners continued their blistering pace at a pair Janice Dickie completed the race in 58:59 and of events held near Shawnigan Lake on Sunday Lynn Thompson was second out of the fi ve com- Until December morning. petitors in the M70-79 group and 65th overall with Competing in the Kinsol Trestle half-marathon a time of 59:56. Julie Van Soeren fi nished the race Mouat’s Clothing Co. less than a month after his strong showing at the in 1:08:38 while Charles Hingston crossed the line Victoria marathon, Richard Hayden placed sev- in 1:19:41. will match enth overall and third in the M40-49 category with In other running news, Andrew Haigh placed a time of 1:25:56. Rick Laing wasn’t too far behind, 14th overall in the B.C. Cross Country Cham- earning top spot in his M60-69 grouping with a pionships’ masters competition in Aldergrove new monthly donations. time of 1:35:49 and 31st-place overall. on Saturday. Haigh fi nished the eight-kilometre Kurtis Buyze ran the course in 1:38:40 to place course in 31:45. The masters-level race was open Email: [email protected] www.saltspringconservancy.ca 39th overall and seventh out of the 21 runners in to racers from across the province who are over the M30-39 group. the age of 40.

MEN’S SOCCER 250-537-2611 Alumni eke out 7th win FAX: 250-537-2181 345 Rainbow Road Salt Spring Alumni In other VISL action, Association, the Old Boys » Ready Mix Concrete Ganges, BC extended its lead at the Salt Spring FC’s hot streak managed a hard-fought » Reinforcing Steel top of the Vancouver crashed to a halt on Sun- 1-1 draw at Bays United » Washed Gravel Now Accepting Island Soccer League’s day as the team came up on the weekend. » Crushed Rock Applications for Class 3 Drivers Masters-B division to fi ve short in its match against » Bagged Cement Matt Johnson scored » Mooring Anchors Resume including Driver’s Abstract can be points with a dramatic a surprisingly alert Bays the Old Boys’ lone goal » Concrete Products dropped off at 345 Rainbow Road 3-2 victory against West- United side (3-5-0). on a “cleverly disguised » 28 & 36 Metre during business hours or castle United on Satur- The loss drops Salt shot” that hit the corner emailed to: [email protected] Concrete Pumps day. Spring FC (5-1-1) to sec- of the net. Attention: Rod Owen-Flood, Manager Players on both sides ond in its division, one “It was a solid rather NO PHONE CALLS of the fi eld erupted into point behind the top spot than a spectacular per- PLEASE a second-half flurry of Castaways FC. formance,” said player offensive excitement Salt Spring will try to Richard Steel. “We need after teams went into the rebound from the lopsid- to improve our skill level half tied at zero. ed 4-0 defeat and reclaim so that we can turn half The win continues first place in Division 2 chances into goals.” Alumni’s season-long on Saturday, Nov. 5 when Players have all week to undefeated streak as it hosts Lake Hill United work on their skills before players prepare to host (2-2-3) at Portlock Park at they host bitter rivals Gor- fourth-place Bays United 2:15 p.m. don Head Nearly Dead at (4-1-2) on Sunday, Nov. 6 In the South Vancou- the GISS fi eld on Sunday, GULF COASTServing Salt Spring Island alsoMATERIALS Pender, Mayne and Galiano since 1967 LTD. at 10:15 a.m. ver Island Classics Soccer Nov. 6 at 10:30 a.m. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 | 35 SPORTS & RECREATION SKATE COMP Opportunity for Public Comment On Commissioner’s Kean Hayes takes advanced skate title Coastal Ferry Act Review Youth skaters and The British Columbia Ferry Commission, the in the biking division. Elsser independent regulator of BC Ferries, has been bikers impress at was consistent and didn’t miss mandated by the provincial government to review many of the big air jumps to the Coastal Ferry Act and to make recommendations annual Kanaka Road push him into fi rst place over on potential changes to the Act which would better Brisbois in the final game of enable the commissioner to balance the financial competition Bike. The intermediate skaters sustainability of the ferry operator and the interest of BY JACK ROSEN really showed how they have ferry users. The commissioner has been conducting SPECIAL TO THE DRIFTWOOD improved and in the end Bran- public consultation meetings in coastal communities The Parks and Recreation don Hukori dominated the served by BC Ferries and is inviting additional input Commission, School District competition, taking fi rst place on a number of key issues described in a series of 64 and Island Escapades put from Harrison Johnson in a discussion papers. on a skate park competition on well-fought-out head-to-head Saturday to help raise funds for game of Skate. These issues will be considered by the commissioner new lights and maintenance at Hukori was riding the rails, during his review of the Act and deal with interests the Kanaka Road Skate Park. jumping the big grass gap and of ferry users, financial sustainability objectives, the The event allows the skaters PHOTO CONTRIBUTED the small pyramid to eventu- balance between the two, price cap regulation and to shine in the spotlight during Kean Hayes at Kanaka Road Skate Park Saturday. ally win him a place on the cross-subsidization. Visit www.bcferrycommission. this annual competition. It was Island Escapades Skate Team com/reports-press/whats-new/coastal-ferry- a great success and we man- and fi rst place. act-review/ for copies of these discussion papers. aged to squeeze the skating all mid, step-up and more rails makes our park like no other Johnson skated very well in under the sun on Saturday! than you can imagine, the in this province. The knowl- and Liam Dooley made some Comments on these papers or any other issue The advanced category was contest winner emerged. edge and skills that are shared great moves! relevant to the Coastal Ferry Act review can be full of amazing Salt Spring tal- Hayes came out as this year’s in the park showed Saturday Zyon took the beginners e-mailed to [email protected] or ent as all contestants showed advanced winner and this guy as we saw the younger skaters category and made some nice mailed to BC Ferry Commission, RPO Hillside, Box their skills and dazzled the really deserves kudos as he in the advanced category do tricks up the step up to gain 35119, Victoria BC, V8T 5G2. For further information small but enthusiastic crowd. fi nally wins after years of try- extremely well. River Tavis and lots of respect from the judges on the review, please visit www.bcferrycommission. The fi nals came down to Kean ing to take top spot. Luke Hylands skated with skill Many thanks to all the vol- Hayes and Vaughan Good, two Hayes’ signature move, a and showed their prowess on unteers, especially PARC man- com. Deadline for comments or submissions is skaters who have grown up at double-reverse kick-flip up all areas of the park. ager Kees Ruurs, who is single- December 5, 2011. this skate park, going head to the step-up ledge was just too The bike category was a real handedly running the skate head in a game of Skate. This diffi cult for Good, who put up show as these guys can fl y so park society right now. Any is where they battle off on all some massive moves through- high. One highlight was watch- parents who would like to sit the various park jumps and out the competition to get into ing Silas Flynn do a back fl ip off on the society can contact ramps, bowls and ledges try- the fi nals. the big bowl lip right in front of the PARC offi ce and talk with NEWS Follow the Driftwood on Twitter ing to match each other’s best Both Good and Hayes are the crowds. In the end though Ruurs. Young skaters are also tricks. great role models for the it was Phil Elsser and Ky Bris- welcome to be a part of the After flying over the pyra- younger skaters, which is what bois taking first and second society. UPDATES http://twitter.com/GIDriftwood

WOMEN’S SOCCER United triumphs with injured player on ﬁ eld

Win confi rms things changed after chances, but in the end Ashley Swinton, an the one goal was all we league leaders injured player, couldn’t needed,” Donaldson sit and watch anymore said. “It felt quite nice to Salt Spring United’s and decided to play beat them because they Div. 2 women started through the pain for the were not a very sporting out their Sunday match second half. team, so it always feels against the Castaways “It was a big lift men- good to beat a team like with a short roster, but tally for us to see her suit that.” the determination to up at half-time since Cara Goddard had make it work, holding we knew we could play another solid game in their own for the entire more offence now with goal with her second fi rst half. 11 players. The extra girl shutout of the year. Ali- “We started out with sure seemed to make sha Bird had a strong only 10 girls so we sort a difference for us as game in defence, Jas- of altered our-line up to we carried the play for min Lundy was stel- give us the best chance pretty much the whole lar on the wing and to win, and that was to half and we finally got unlucky not to get a play solid defensively the breakthrough we goal or two, while Jenny and try to get one on needed.” Langdon played well up the counter attack,” said The game fi nally shift- front and caused lots team player and spokes- ed to United’s favour of problems for their person Sue-Anne Don- when Donaldson beat defence, said Donald- aldson. her check to the ball. son. Lorna Walde and “It seemed to be Knowing Swinton was Naomi Tweddle were working for the most wide open, she crossed steady at the heart of part in the first half — it for her. Swinton beat United’s defence. we played very well on her check with her fi rst As of last week United defense and actually touch and ended up in stood at the top of the had the better scoring alone on the goalie, then league, and boasts a cur- chances, but we couldn’t slotted it home into the rent record of four wins, score. “ bottom corner. three draws and zero Donaldson said “We had a few more losses.

SOCCER GISS grad off to soccer 68ICDL nationals in Quebec City Former Gulf Islands Secondary Year Award after his team sealed the School soccer all-star Kevan Brown is PacWest title by beating the Capilano making headlines once again as the Blues 2-1 in Kelowna on Sunday. Vancouver Island University Mariners Brown graduated from GISS in June. prepare to play in the Canadian Col- The victory is the second-consecu- legiate Athletic Association’s national tive provincial championship for VIU. championships in Quebec City later The team won the 2010 CCAA nation- this month. als in Edmonton. Brown earned the Pacific Western The 2011 Canadian championships Athletic Association’s Rookie of the take place from Nov. 9 to 12. 36 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD SPORTS & RECREATION KARATE Local karate club members beneﬁ t from Oregon sparring expert’s visit If you’re

PHOTOS BY DERRICK LUNDY serious... Participants, from left, Monica Byron and Michael Dragland, Pat Byron and Nicholas Honour, and instructor Dan Anderson. Event held at Rammed Earth came to Pat Byron’s Rammed Earth Dojo “so we were very lucky to have him come to for the event. Salt Spring,” said Barclay. Dojo on Furness Road “[Anderson] wrote the book on sparring, The seminar covered a range of mental about selling a car, American Freestyle Karate, after a very suc- and physical exercises which built on each About a dozen participants from the Salt cessful career on the tournament circuit,” other to improve the way participants look renting a house, Spring Karate Club took in a sparring and notes Salt Spring club spokesman Chris at their training principles. kata seminar led by an esteemed instructor Barclay. “All in all a very successful day and from Oregon on Oct. 22. Anderson is also a world-class Modern another milestone for the Salt Spring Island announcing an event, Dan Anderson, an eighth-degree black Arnis expert and has authored about a Karate Club in partnership with Pat Byron’s hiring someone, belt with more than 40 years’ experience, dozen or more books on the martial arts, Rammed Earth Dojo,” said Barclay. or simply unloading DUPLICATE BRIDGE your old stuff, Bridge winners communicate clearly remember this: Others muddle lor and Ian Thomas in eral regulars away, the peace that passeth second place, while and there were only all understanding by through or BRIDGETRICKS Patricia Hewett and three and a half tables. thinking about better combat rampant Bob Morrisette also George Laundry and hearing the next time. This certainly can benefitted from good Paul Retallack were on Besides, nobody virus apply to bridge partner- vibes to occupy the the right wavelength really heard anything ships, but apparently third spot. Blanche and took first place, because the Gulf Islands rarely to the winners on Poborsa and Gisela with the Taylor-Thom- Duplicate Bridge Club BY JILL EVANS Oct. 17. There were fi ve Welsh were pretty good as pair connecting well uses bidding boxes, and DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR full tables and no prob- at thought exchange and again coming sec- silence reigns. “Hmmmmm. I know lem for Prem Margolese too and gained fourth ond. For those interested you think you under- and Jeff Bell, who came place. The rest muddled Jennifer Quick and in an evening of friendly 90% stand what you thought fi rst. through iWonderland. Gillian Mouat clicked challenges, you may I said, but I’m not sure It seems there was By Oct. 24 a cold well enough to achieve contact George Laun- that what you heard is also lots of understand- virus, among other third, and the remain- dry at 250-653-9095 or of islanders said what I actually meant.” ing between Zelly Tay- things, had kept sev- der may have enjoyed [email protected]. NOTICE OF WOOD POLE TEST AND TREAT HIGHROLLERS High scores in recent To ensure public safety, safety of our workers, and electrical system reliability, Salt Spring Special BC Hydro contractors inspect wood power poles along distribution lines and carry out Olympics bowling play treatment if required. Poles that have been in service for at least 14 years (lodgepole at Kings Lane Recre- YES ation are: pine) and 20 years (western red cedar) are inspected, tested for strength and treated Mahjor Baines: 146, near ground level with wood preservative to prevent and/or stop decay. Untreated poles 204, 164, 147, 188, 197, When asked if they had 194, 178. typically have a service life of only 30 years, while treated poles can last up to 70 years, Jason Newport: 146, conserving demand on our forest resources. 176, 163, 140, 168, 150, seen the most recent 179, 140. Wood poles will be inspected and treated along distribution lines between December 1, Stuart Elliott: 150. copy of the Driftwood. Mahjor Baines: 178. 2011 and March 15, 2012 on Salt Spring Island. Scott Jesse: 147. Dominic George: Wood preservatives used are approved and registered for utility wood poles by Health 141. Canada. Contractors are certified and licensed by the BC Ministry of Environment, and No other advertising work is completed under the direction of BC Hydro in accordance with BC Hydro’s Pest vehicle - either in print Management Plan for Wood Structure Maintenance, No. 105-0976-09/14. AQUA GULF ISLANDSISLANDSANDSS LIVINGLLIVIVING or online - offers For more information contact: Raymond Irving, Field Manager at 1 250 755 4798 or 3193 email [email protected]. Available Now anything close in AQUA GULF ISLANDS LIVING

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