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BY ELIZABETH NOLAN DRIFTWOOD STAFF The feeling that “out of control” spending is the major concern that needs to be addressed by the Salt Spring Fire Protec- tion District was the dominant theme at an all-candidates meeting held at Lions Hall Monday night in advance of a by-election for three seats on the district’s board of trustees. Members of the public who attended the packed hall and nominees alike focused on

PHOTO BY JEN MACLELLAN ratepayer fatigue and speculated on what could be done to address it, from axing fi rst THEY REMEMBER: Saluting during the Remembrance Day ceremony are, from left, Nils Christensen, Betty Ball and Terry Byron. See responder service to fi nding a way to end the Page 5 for more photos from Nov. 11, as well as the Driftwood’s Facebook page. fi refi ghters’ union contract and go back to a solely paid-on call format. Eight of the nine candidates were able EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY to attend the meeting, with Howard Baker, Jim McClean and Doug Rajala standing for the remainder of a term that expires in April 2016. Another candidate for the seat, How- ard Holzapfel, was unable to attend due to a previously scheduled medical appointment. Horse evictions strand owners In addition, Michael Craig, Fiona Foster, Decision prompts call for equestrian park MaryLynn Hetherington, Andy Hildebrand and A. Ross Van Winckel presented their pitches for two seats that have terms ending BY SEAN MCINTYRE Dec. 31 to move their animals from the horses, and fi nding private owners who will in 2017. DRIFTWOOD STAFF indoor barns at the North End Road prop- board them is a struggle, Cooper added. Hildebrand, who moved to Salt Spring Twenty-two horses face an uncertain erty. Owners of 12 horses housed in the “We’re looking for help from other horse a year ago and has served on two fi re dis- future following a decision to close the outdoor “shed row” area have until Febru- people on Salt Spring,” she said. trict committees for the past three months, Blue Horse Equestrian Centre. ary to relocate. Although it may be the only recourse summed up what he saw as a divide in the Horse owners learned of the announce- “It’s a huge loss to our community,” said available to horse owners, Cooper said she community between people whose lives ment in an email from property owner Jacky Cooper, who coaches at the barn fears separating the animals will destroy have been saved by the fi re department and Alan Bloch on Oct. 29, according to Dami- complex. “It’s also very sad. I’ve been the island’s small, supportive horse com- therefore want everything to stay the same, an Inwood. phoning people trying to fi nd places to put munity. and those who don’t. Inwood, who owns a horse Pleaseat the facility, change the horses.” HORSES continued on 7 FIRE ELECTION continued on 6 said he and other equestriansto haveKids’ until Table Winter is an especially bad time to move 40 % off. KIDS’ TABLE INSERTS INDEX • Country Grocer • Rona Arts ...... 12 Letters ...... 9 DRIFTWOOD 40% OFF • Ganges Pharmasave • Buckerfield’s Classifieds ...... 24 People & Community ...... 20 AD PROOF • Thrifty Foods • Staples Editorial ...... 8 Sports & Recreation ...... 27 TAXI, TOURS • Sears ...... & DELIVERY IMMEDIATE response required Green Edition 13 What’s On...... 16 Need help promoting your business, call Please proof this ad carefully Salt Spring Books [email protected] 250.537.9933 www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Jennifer 250-537-9933 SALTSPRINGTAXI.COM250.537.3030 and reply ASAP with your approval or changes. ZenDRIFTWOOD Master Wolfgang says: AD PROOF If you have changes, please “Hang out with people who make you forget to look at your phone.” friend us on respond ASAP thus allowing IMMEDIATE response required facebook! the production team time to GANGES AUTO MARINE and win prizes! make the changes indicated. SERVICE AND REPAIRS FORPlease ALL proofDOMESTIC this ad carefully& IMPORT CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS www.facebook.com/ #3 - 290 Park Driveand Below reply Dagwoods, ASAP withbehind your car wash Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm 250-537-9221 gul slandsdriftwood If we do not receive a approval or changes. response by MONDAY AT 5 PM Tact is usedIf you have to changes, make please a pointIt takes without courage making to stand up and this ad goes to press in this format. respond ASAP thus allowing the production teaman time enemy to speak, but even more to sit down Thanks very much. make the changes indicated. and listen. Gulf Islands If we do not receive a response by Driftwood Your CommunI t Y n ewspaper sIn C e 1960 DRIFTWOODMONDAY AT 5 PM AD PROOF this ad goes to press in this format. immediate response required Please proof this adThanks carefullyand very reply much. ASAP with your approval or changes.

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PARC CALLING ALL SALT SPRING BUSINESSES... GET READY FOR THE ANNUAL SSPLASH defends pool plans PARC suspends Sunday money for an indoor pool, and for with money from PARC’s reserve which now supports further expan- fund. markets sion of the Rainbow Road Pool. “I too understand that there are Christmas Light-Up Steele attended Monday’s PARC many priorities that have to be By SEAN MCINTYRE meeting to express support for the weighed, but when we’re talking DRIFTWOOD STAFF commission’s decision to move about a reserve that has a specific The Salt Spring Pool Association ahead with the multipurpose room purpose it seems we can leave it in supports the Parks and Recreation concept. PARC members voted in the reserve or spend the money on Decorating Contest Commission’s plan to build a mul- favour of the $255,000 addition other things that are within the realm tipurpose room at the Rainbow to the Rainbow Road Pool at their of what’s eligible in Parks and Recre- Road Pool. October meeting. Salt Spring Capi- ation,” he said. “Sometimes there are times and tal Regional District director Wayne PARC’s reserve fund contains SATURDAY, DEC. 5 circumstances when you’ve just got McIntyre cast the only vote against approximately $380,000. to go for it, and this is one of those the proposal, arguing that he needs McIntyre said he will examine the moments,” said Darlene Steele, more time to consider the plan. multipurpose room proposal against CATEGORIES: speaking on behalf of SSPLASH, at Funding for the project is contin- a long list of demands from Salt • Best All Round • Best Use of Lights Monday evening’s monthly PARC gent on budget approval from the Spring’s various CRD services. • Most Creative • People’s Choice meeting. “It’s the right time for the CRD Board in Victoria. “It all comes from the taxpayers,” pool, and it’s the right time for the The plan’s proponents say multi- he said. community because it will keep the purpose room rentals will generate PRIZES & RIBBONS AWARDED: pool vibrant.” more money for PARC operations. Sunday markets First Place $100* | Second Place $75* Steele told commissioners the “This could be a potential rev- time has come to upgrade the pool enue generator,” Steele added. quashed People’s Choice Award $150* to the next level. 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magazine awards and top says, “Slick Water is filled his latest book next Thurs- cation at the meeting’s Nikiforuk at honours for investigative with corruption, incom- day at 7 p.m. at the Salt afternoon session, which is For writing from the Associa- petence and, ultimately Spring Public Library. set to begin at noon. library event tion of Canadian Journal- courage. It is a deeply The event is a partner- Other agenda items TheRECORD An award-winning jour- ists. informative, disturbing ship between the library include presentation of a nalist and author brings his His latest book, Slick and important book.” and Transition Salt Spring. Community Stewardship latest book to Salt Spring at Water: Fracking and One Nikiforuk’s previous Award to the Protect Grace Amounts raised towards a a special event on Thurs- Insider’s Stand Against books include Sabo- Islet group, trustee, chair squash facility were not accu- day, Nov. 26. the World’s Most Power- teurs: Wiebo Ludwig’s War LTC meets and CRD director reports, rately reflected in an article in For more than 20 years, ful Industry, is getting high Against Big Oil, which won and consideration of a her- last week’s paper. The squash Andrew Nikiforuk has writ- praise from other impor- the Governor General’s Thursday itage alteration permit to club has approximately ten about energy, econom- tant writers, including Award for Non-Fiction, Salt Spring’s Local Trust cut a hedge at 111 Rainbow $15,000 in memberships and ics and the West for Cana- Naomi Klein, author of and The Tar Sands: Dirty Committee hosts a public Rd. tax-deductible donations, dian publications such This Changes Everything, Oil and The Future of the hearing Thursday, Nov. 19 The Parks and Recre- and approximately $65,000 in as The Walrus, Maclean’s, who writes, “Andrew Niki- Continent, which was a at 9:30 a.m. to hear opin- ation Commission will loan commitments towards Canadian Business, Equi- foruk crafts a stunning pic- national bestseller and ions about the Agriculture present its case to have the goal of $150,000. As well, a nox, Harrowsmith and in ture of fossil fuel industry won the Rachel Carson Alliance’s application to land at 181 Brinkworthy number of island businesses both national newspapers. and government abuse.” Environment Book Award rezone its abattoir property Rd. removed from the Agri- have offered in-kind contri- He was the first writer in Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulit- from the Society of Envi- at 1449 Fulford-Ganges Rd. cultural Land Reserve to butions for services like exca- residence at The Tyee, and zer Prize-winning author ronmental Journalists. Trustees will consider allow construction of pub- vating and plumbing. has won seven national of The Sixth Extinction, Nikiforuk speaks about third reading for the appli- lic sports fields.

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PHOTO COPYRIGHT PARKS CANADA ing and pathetic. It was just terrible.” enue. Dodds first contacted the Ministry of Fallow deer seen on Sidney Island in 2008. A fallow deer management program has Agriculture with her concerns about the farm’s also been in operation on the privately inadequate grazing material and fencing in owned portion of the island since 2008, 1994. The farm continued to operate until it where the Sallas Forest Strata has coordi- was abandoned in 2006. BY ELIZABETH NOLAN nated with Parks Canada, B.C. Ministry of “Before they fi nally gave us permits to hunt, DRIFTWOOD STAFF Environment and the Islands Trust Fund to we had 25 deer living in my orchard,” Dodds drastically reduce the population. said. “When they gave us the permits 15 years DEFINING THE PROBLEM At the time it started, it is estimated there ago and my husband shot all the deer, we had The confl ict between humans and wild animals in North America is a long-waging were 2,000 fallow deer, or three animals per no idea there would be even more of them.” war that has sparked fl are-ups of aggression whenever settlers have moved into a new hectare. Three culls involving live capture There are now anywhere from 500 to 1,000 area. and a mobile abattoir through 2008-09 suc- fallow deer on Mayne, although that num- Little House in the Big Woods, the fi rst volume in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House ceeded in removing 1,280 deer from Sid- ber could have been more like 4,000 without series, is memorable for its depiction of ancient Wisconsin forests teeming with panthers ney Island. The number has been further management, as one doe can produce 50 deer and bears— to the degree that “Pa” Ingalls couldn’t step outside the fenced homestead reduced through an annual cull. The popula- within the span of 10 years. without his shotgun and his wife and children could scarcely leave at all. tion is now thought to be holding steady at According to Masters, “Wildlife biologists The situation must have seemed just as frightening for the settlers who arrived on around 600, although sampling challenges estimate that a normal, sustainable popula- British Columbia’s Gulf Islands during the 1860s. Charles Kahn describes in Salt Spring: make it diffi cult to be sure. tion of deer on an island the size of Mayne, in The Story of an Island how homesteaders spending their fi rst winter here in 1861-62 were the presence of natural predators like wolves, beset by wolf and cougar attacks. Yet by the close of the 19th century, wolves had been ERADICATION AIMS cougar and bear, would be about 200 individu- extirpated from the southern coastal region and cougars were on their way to becoming Coastal Conservation founder Chris Gill pre- als. Mayne Island today has no predators at stealthy visitors that seldom caused a ripple in farming operations. Bears too were rarely pared a report comparing control versus eradi- all.” seen and quickly dispatched by ranchers if they did swim across from Vancouver Island. cation of fallow deer on Sid- A concerted effort to deal with the prob- The loss of large-bodied predators may have helped island livestock producers, but it ney Island for Parks Canada lem has been in action since 2013, when the also had a huge impact on areas that hadn’t been cleared for farmland with the prolifera- in 2012, with both options B.C. Fish and Wildlife Branch proposed re- tion of black-tailed deer. still on the table as conser- opening general hunting on the island. The A paper produced by UBC School of Forest Sciences researchers Tara G. Martin, Peter vation offi cers monitor the Mayne Island Conservancy and the Mayne Arcese and Nanda Scheerder in 2010 argued that deer browsing in the Gulf Islands had situation. Island Ratepayers’ Association got together to critically damaged forest understory and could be expected to cause local extinctions “Controlling fallow deer conduct community outreach, and the com- of fl owering plants and songbirds. The situation had only been noted recently because populations through recre- mittee was formed. deer weren’t a problem until the 1970s, when human hunting was banned on some CHRIS ational or even professional “In the end there was a 99.9 per cent majority islands and decreased dramatically on the rest. GILL hunting is a losing battle; as for eliminating the fallow deer, once we got past In the coming weeks, the Driftwood will explore the problems that inevitably occur soon as you stop or reduce the Bambi-ism,” Dodds said. when humans move animal populations into foreign ecosystems or remove keystone the control activities, the population quickly The use of local hunters to reduce the popu- species from their homes. Fallow deer highlight the confl ict that arises when human and rebounds,” Gill said. “Eradication is really the lation is the preferred approach, but the cost animal needs compete for limited island territory and will form the fi rst focus of the Drift- only option. However, this can be politically has been almost entirely borne by volunteers. wood’s three-part Strangers Among Us series researched and written by Elizabeth Nolan. and technically complicated as well as very This spring the committee finally got some expensive.” help via a grant-in-aid from the Capital Region- In addition to consulting on the Sidney al District, but only enough to cover some of FALLOW DEER MOW THROUGH TWO ISLANDS Island fallow deer problem, Gill more recent- the hunters’ fuel and ammunition costs. ly sat in on a discussion between the Mayne The Mayne Island Deer Committee has col- Skirmishes between landowners and “Native black-tailed deer, having different Island Deer Committee and B.C. wildlife offi cer lected some 500 pages of documents through unwanted animals are taking place all over nutritional needs, are opportunistic browsers, Sean Pendergast to discuss possible options the Freedom of Information Act related to Min- the West Coast’s favourable climate region, but taking what they need here, there and every- for Mayne. Although he concedes total com- istry of Agriculture dealings with the game the battle is really heating up on Mayne Island, where,” explained Tom Masters of the Mayne munity buy-in for any idea is diffi cult — and farm responsible for bringing fallow deer to the where local residents are fending off invasive Island Deer Committee. “The invasive fallow anything related to animals is an especially island, and as their members see it, a govern- fallow deer. deer, on the other hand, are grazers and, if left tough sell — in his view eradication is the best ment-caused problem requires an equitable Escapees from a single failed ranching oper- alone, will strip the ground bare.” long-term solution. government solution. ation and their offspring have been browsing “I view eradication as a tool with a specifi c “We’re really looking for provincial funding their way through local forests, orchards and HOW THEY GOT HERE outcome to achieve, which is ecosystem res- and a conservation offi cer. We’re not trained meadows since the 1990s, and since 1996, the According to Coastal Conservation, a pri- toration. And for me, native species and native professionals. We’re community volunteers B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural vate B.C.-based company that works with ecosystems are at a higher priority than intro- that are taking on this issue,” Dodds said. Resource Operations has provided special per- government agencies to remove introduced mits for local hunters to take fallow deer on an invasive vertebrate species from islands, island where all other hunting is banned. approximately 70 per cent of confirmed “The fallow deer are the single biggest envi- animal extinctions around the world have ronmental threat to Mayne Island — and occurred on islands. Most of those extinc- there’s huge potential for them to go to other tions resulted from invasive species. islands. It’s a ticking time bomb,” said Jeanine Fallow deer have a long history of being Dodds, who is a member of the Mayne Island moved around for human pleasure. The Deer Committee and an Islands Trust trustee Romans spread them from western Eurasia for Mayne. throughout their empire, while the Normans While swelling numbers of non-invasive are thought to have brought the animals to deer are harming island ecosystems, their England to stock the royal forests. In simi- appetite seems conservative when compared lar fashion, fallow deer were brought from to fallow deer, a non-native species imported England to the Gulf Islands in 1902 to stock from Europe that has savaged Mayne and Sid- James Island, which was then owned by a ney islands. Signifi cant changes to both island private hunting club. Escapees and further ecologies have been observed over the past 20 intervention from hunters created a lasting to 30 years as the fl owering shrubs that fallow colony on Sidney Island from the 1960s or deer prefer become more scarce, and the range ‘70s onward that almost devastated the local of plants they are willing to eat expands. ecosystem. Source: Mayne Island Deer Education Committee Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 | 5 SAM ANDERSON APPLIANCE REPAIR

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Reece residents and operates four de Havil- GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES The world’s largest fl oatplane com- said the partnership is a natural con- land Beaver aircraft. pany is set to get a little bigger followingnov tinuation 18 of an existing relationship When asked about the announce- Logos • Posters • Brochures • Event Graphics news that Harbour Air Seaplanes has that already sees Harbour Air Seaplanes ment on Tuesday morning, McColl said Books • Albums • Menus • Packaging • Signage bought a stake in Salt Spring Air. PAGEundertake #1 maintenance of Salt Spring he was surprised. Go to jigsawdesign.ca today Philip Reece, a part-owner of Salt Air’s fl eet. “I started Salt Spring Air in June of Spring Air, declined to reveal what per- 2003, partly as a way to fulfi ll a lifelong centage of the airline has been sold or “It’s called a strategic dream of starting my own air service,” release a dollar fi gure associated with he wrote in a letter to the Driftwood on the deal, but said island residents can investment because it Tuesday. “I had the experience, knowl- expect to see expanded service as a edge and passion to provide more than result of the transaction. ROTATEcovers so many di erent just a ride in a floatplane. More than Reece said the “strategic investment” anything I wanted to work where I lived by Harbour Air will enable Salt SpringDONE avenues.” FOR and loved.” Air to increase capacity by using larger PHILIP REECE McColl’s letter has been printed in its Fall-Winter Hours aircraft between Salt Spring, Vancouver Part-owner, Salt Spring Air entirety as this week’s Viewpoint col- Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Island and the Lower Mainland. Reecenov 18 umn on page 8. said added fl exibility will be especially “It’s called a strategic investment McColl said his stake in the com- Unit 15 @ Merchants Mews 778-353-2253 noticeable during peak travel months because it covers so many different ave- pany ends on Nov. 30. The partnership when passengers often need to reserve nues,” Reece said. between Salt Spring Air and Harbour well ahead of their fl ights. Richmond-based Harbour Air Sea- Air Seaplanes takes effect Dec.1. Your Flooring SPECIALIST • Flooring Installs Returning offi cer clarifi es voting question • Hardwood / Cork FIRE ELECTION • Tile / Carpet outcome in the next round of union negotiations. “I’m sure there are some areas where there can be • Linoleum / Vinyl continued from 1 HOME: 250-537-1185 some broad negotiating and some areas where there SHANE HUBENIG OFFICE: 250-537-9736 “We’ve got the big change people and the people who want no change, can’t be,” Foster said. CELL: 604-220-9656 so it’s going to be interesting to see how it plays out,” he said. All candidates agreed that the next contract needs All candidates agreed some amount of change is needed going for- help from a professional team representing the dis- ward, although various degrees of moderation were suggested through- trict, rather than relying on a trustee like the previ- Find us by accident! out the evening. Rajala, for example, was the lone candidate to say he did ous time. COMPLETE COLLISION REPAIRS not support a new fi re hall. He also said going to a fully volunteer service, “I think the fi refi ghters put out a Christmas list including the fi re chief,DRIFTWOOD might be the only option if signifi cant conces- and our negotiator was Santa Claus,” Baker said. *ICBC accredited Express *Air Conditioning sions could not be found through the next union contract negotiations. McClean favoured a comparison with similar Valet Shop *Auto Glass Replacement AD PROOF DRIFTWOODCraig said the communityAD PROOF has tough choices ahead, such as how much communities to see how much they are paying for a *All Private Insurance *Guaranteed Workmanship it is willing to spend on the fi re budget and then deciding which services similar service and called for an immediate termina- *Wheel Alignments IMMEDIATE responseIMMEDIATE required response required can be provided for that money. He also cited U.S. Republican hopeful tion of the contract if that were possible. Please proof this ad carefullyDonald and Trump reply toASAP suggestPlease with there your proof are approval peoplethis ad or out carefully changes. there willing to shoulder District ratepayers will offi cially go to the polls the work. and reply ASAP with your Tuesday, Dec. 1. An advance voting day is set for 115 Desmond Crescent,If you have changes, please respond250-537-2513 ASAP thusFoster, allowing Hildebrand, the production Hetherington team andtime Van to make Winckel the all changes had some indica expe-ted. today (Wednesday, Nov. 18). Both dates run at the next road down from the car wash email: [email protected] approval or changes. If we do not receive a responserience by MONDAY with the ATfi re 5 servicePM this and/or ad goes other to press union in contracts, this format. while Hether- public library’s program room, with polls open from ington and Van WinckelIf you had have additional changes, concerns please with fi rst responder noon to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on protocols and schedule allocations. Most leaned toward fi nding a better Dec. 1. Fall Paving Special Thanks very much.respond ASAP thus allowing Legal advice obtained by the board of trustees the production team time to should help clarify who is able to vote, with a press SAVE $100! GULF ISLANDSmake the changesartist indica galleryted. and gift shop release issued by the district on Thursday meant Present this ad to one of our estimators and save Great bedding to clear up the matter. Confusion has especially $100 off the cost of your residential If we do not receive a centred around people who own mobile homes but Driftwood YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 asphalt driveway, parking lot or tennis court. to keep you warmresponse by are not landowners and reside at parks like Brink- VALID UNTIL DECEMBER 12, 2015 worthy Estates or Cedar View Park on Horel Road. MONDAY AT 5 PM FREE ESTIMATES Returning offi cer Tom Moore has confi rmed that as all winterthis long ad goes to press in this format. long as they meet the other eligibility requirements, SERVING SOUTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND CALL US TODAY E THE GULF ISLANDS FOR OVER 25 YEARS 250-386-8210 these mobile home owners can vote. Thanks very much. Moore has not agreed with a second legal inter- pretation put out by the district that would prevent individuals from casting a vote as a ratepayer and Happy “MO”vember GULF ISLANDS WE DO IT RIGHTsalt spring THE FIRST island TIME also acting as the representative of a corporation Show the “mo” for prostate cancer awareness! Vancouver Island Paving has been serving Vancouver Island since 1985. or an estate where power of attorney has been We are an independent family owned and operated business with 27 years Driftwood YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 granted. of industry experience. We have paved over 15,000 driveways across Vancouver Island and feelwinter like we’re only getting started.craft Moore’s Salt Spring deputy Tony Kennedy FREE ESTIMATES • CALL US TODAY 250-386-8210 explains: “Based on his legal training, substantial experience and his authority, [Moore] has con- Investors Group Financial Services Inc. cluded that the concept ‘one person, one vote’ dis- tinguishes the company as having the same right to B.B.A. (Hons) Consultant 250-653-9788 vote as a person who is an individual landowner . . . MARKUS WENZEL B [email protected] An individual designated to cast a vote in the name of a registered land-owning corporation is not voting in their personal capacity. 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Driftwood YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 | 7 DONATIONS here’s Teachers lend support to food banks my card Wild salmon donated through Protein for People Your “clear” choice BY ELIZABETH NOLAN for glass. DRIFTWOOD STAFF The Gulf Islands Teachers’ Asso- • Auto Glass • Residential & Commercial nov 18 ciation helped fill some shelves at • Aluminum Fabrication • Custom Skylights • Mirrors & Shower Doors local food banks last week with the TROY KAYE donation of 70 flats of tinned sockeye • Custom Sunrooms • Free Estimates #2 PAGE salmon through a partnership with Protein for People. Kapa Kai Glass 250-653-4148 GITA president Deborah Nostdal helped oversee delivery of the donation to five local food banks, which exist on all of the southern Gulf PAUL REYNOLDS owner/operator ROTATE Islands except Saturna. Each flat has 24 tins, with 40 flats donated to Salt 250-537-4208 Spring, 12 to Pender, 10 to Galiano [email protected] AD DONEPROOF FOR and eight to Mayne. JOSH LACY “The goal is to support communi- PHOTO BY ELIZABETH NOLAN certified technicianIMMEDIATE response requirednov 18 ties but also to raise awareness of Gulf Islands Teachers’ Association president Deborah Nostdal loads tins of salmon CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Please proof this ad carefully and reply ASAP with your approval or changes. the need for working families to have onto The Scholarship before heading to Mayne Island for a school board meeting FREE ESTIMATES a living wage,” Nostdal said. “Gulf FLOOD RESTORATIONSIf you have changes, please respond ASAP thus allowing the production team time to make the changes indicated. Islands food banks are heavily used, and food bank delivery on Nov. 10, while trustee John Wakefi eld gets ready to board. TILE & GROUT CLEANING “Since 1964” and families with two working adults If we do not receive a response by MONDAY AT 5 PM this ad goes to press in this format. are using them. A lot of people feel Children make up over 45 per cent of involve the society’s education and #6-315 Upper Ganges Road Blue Velvet Upholstering food banks aren’t the answer and we people relying on B.C. food banks. As advocacy arm. One of its activities is Dan Hardy ThanksDan very Hardy much. - Denturist should pressure government to cre- Protein for People observes, protein to sponsor workers’ barbecues with Denturist Dan Hardy Denturist ate appropriate policy, but you can’t is critical to a healthy diet and crucial games, snacks and music. Their point GULF ISLANDS ignore real need.” for mental and physical development. is to bring home the idea that food Salt Spring o ce located at Protein for People is a non-profit Its lack can make it even harder for bank usage can only be ended through DRIFTWOOD AD PROOFGulf Clinic 241 Lower Ganges Road society started in 2006 by B.C. unions vulnerable people to improve their access to good jobs. Nostdal is consid- Driftwood YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 IMMEDIATE response requiredEFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1ST and the United Way. Working direct- lives. ering whether such an event could • New Dentures ly with B.C.’s salmon canneries, the “Families have been hit hard by the take place on Salt Spring next spring. Please proof this ad carefully and reply ASAP with your •approval Reline & Repairs or changes. society helps families in need access recession and job losses and shrink- In addition to her union connec- • Home & Care Facility Visits much needed nutrients by purchas- ing pay cheques are having an impact tion, Nostdal said she was happy to If you have changes, please respond ASAP thus allowing the production team time to make the changes indicated. For appointments call 1-250-710-1884 ing tinned fish at cost. Union groups as vulnerable people struggle to make support a program that makes use of If we do not receive a response by MONDAY AT 5 PM this ad goes to press in this format. can then purchase salmon for dona- ends meet,” the society’s website locally sourced fish and local canner- Dan Hardy tion in their home communities, or observes. ies, as part of a commercial fishing Denturist Thanks very much. donate funds to support the organi- An ongoing partnership between family that has lived off the proceeds Salt Spring o ce located at zation. GITA and Protein for People could of wild salmon for 30 years. Gulf Clinic Gulf Islands 241 Lower Ganges Road EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1ST • New Dentures Driftwood Your CommunI t Y n ewspaper sIn C e 1960 • Reline & Repairs Non-profi t group to spearhead effort • Home & Care Facility Visits Kim Nash 250.537.4369 For appointments call $150,000 on the horse facility alone, and with the current and projected [email protected] HORSES 1-250-710-1884 continued from 1 income there is no way to amortize that cost or put money away for future See us on Facebook upgrades and repairs.” Cooper asks anyone who can provide assistance to horse own- She said the move emphasizes ers to contact her at [email protected]. of the the need on Salt Spring to find a Alex’s Awesome Deal Week suitable property for a full-fl edged sale horse park. Reg. $3.15 ea. $ DRIFTWOOD AD PROOF “Almost every Vancouver Island Apple turnovers 2.75 ea. DRIFTWOOD community has its own horse park IMMEDIATE responseAD required PROOF where people have access to a ring of the and where they can hold eques- JACKY EMBE Please proof this ad carefully and replyIMMEDIATE ASAP with yourresponse approval required or changes. trian activities,” she said. COOPER BAKERYIf you have changes, please respond ASAP thus allowing the production team time to make the changes indicaREVISEted. Cooper wants to establish a non- off Selected40% Kids Merchandise  Please proof this ad carefully profi t society to serve as an umbrella organization If we do not receive a response by MONDAY ATand 5 PM reply this ASAP ad goes with to press your in this format. to support therapeutic riding initiatives, the island’s in November Pony Club, 4-H and other equestrian disciplines. Thanks very approvalmuch. or changes. About a dozen owners attended a meeting last The Happy Denturist week to discuss setting up the society. Cooper said T If you have changes, please she’s prepared to begin speaking with government Brian Harris GULFrespond ISLANDS ASAP thus allowing organizations and other island non-profi ts to fi nd a 30 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE the production team time to solution. Driftwood YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERmake the changes SINCE 1960indica ted. “We’re going to go ahead and start to form a group,” • COMPLETE DENTURE SERVICES • FREE CONSULTATION she said. “We’re going to create a big catalogue and • PARTIAL DENTURES • SAME DAY RELINES/REPAIRS If we do not receive a • DENTURES OVER IMPLANTS • FERRY PICKUP see what’s available.” response by The Bloch family bought the property, formerly called Blennerhassett Equestrian Centre, in August 250-246-4674 MONDAY AT 5 PM 2014. The 80-acre property includes an indoor riding #7-8377 CHEMAINUS ROAD this ad goes to press in this format. ring, an outdoor ring, stable barns, paddocks and the shed row. Thanks very much. A spokesperson from the equestrian centre could Call for Flexible with not be reached in time for the Driftwood’s Tuesday an your Gulf Islands afternoon deadline. “Thank you for shopping locally” appointment ferry schedule In an Oct. 29 email from Rebecca Bloch, Alan’s } } daughter, horse owners were told the equestrian facil- Driftwood Your CommunI t Y n ewspaper sIn C e 1960 ity is no longer fi nancially viable. DRIFTWOOD AD PROOF “After one and a quarter fi scal cycles, there is abso- Salt Spring Books Groom That Dog by Janet Lynch IMMEDIATE response required lutely no way we, in our capacity, can run the centre Life’s work Humanitarian $ 25 (incl. GST) Fun’s the focus for artist Nigel Fisher earns 1 104 McPhillips Avenue • 250-537-2812 1-778-977-3647 [email protected] Martin Herbert prestigious peace medal incurring a break even, let alone profi t over a yearly PAGE 11 PAGE 14 10109A McDonald Park Road, Sidney B.C. 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Wednesday, January 7, 2015 — YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 55TH YEAR  ISSUE 1 If we do not receive a response by MONDAY AT 5 PM this ad goes to press in this format. HEALTH Flu bug bites Thanks very much. DRIFTWOODSalt Spring DRIFTWOOD AD PROOFIslanders urged to take AD PROOF precautions BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF IMMEDIATE response required Lady Minto Hospital staff face a surge in visits due to an especially nasty strain of influenza that’s spread across North Immediate response requiredAmerica in recent weeks. The number of cases isn’t known, but at least one person has been admitted to hospital on Salt Spring due to the virus, Driftwood Please proof this ad carefully and reply ASAP with your approvalsaid an Island or Health changes. spokesperson. The patient has recently been released. Symptoms of infection include sore Please proof this ad carefully andthroat, reply aching muscles, headache, cough, fever and chills. If you have changes, please respond ASAP thus allowing the production teamPHOTO BY JENtime MACLELLAN Island to Health makeadvises people who sus-the changes indicated. HANDSOME DEVIL: This Vesuvius Beach Polar Bear Swim participant went all out with his costume at the Jan. 1 event. See page 20 for pect they’re infected to stay home, rest and more photos. ASAP with your approval or changes.drink plenty of water. Antiviral medication is available to alleviate symptoms, though consultation with a healthcare profession- REAL ESTATE al is advised for appropriate treatments. If we do not receive a response by MONDAY AT 5 PM this ad goes to Mostpress people who catch in the fl u bugthis need format. not visit the hospital, said Dr. Dee Hoyano, If you have changes, please responda medical ASAP health offi cer with Island Health. “The vast majority will be able to recover on their own,” she said. New assessment figures baffle People should wash hands regularly and Values varythus widely acrossallowing the island the production teamthoroughly, time cough orto sneeze into their arm, and scrub surfaces like kitchen coun- Thanks very much. ters and shared work spaces. BY SEAN MCINTYRE per cent for south-end non-waterfront Although sales volume rose in 2014 Cases of influenza have risen across DRIFTWOOD STAFF properties. — exceeding the 200-sale mark for the Canada since early December, Hoyano Assessment figures for residentialmake Waterfront the properties experiencedchanges an first time since indica 2007 — realtors liketed. Wil- said. properties across the Gulf Islands are all even greater gulf, ranging from an 8.6 per son suggest the market’s recovery isn’t Healthcare workers on Salt Spring report over the map, according to data released cent drop on the island’s south end to a enough to account for waterfront prop- a rapid leap in the number of local cases by BC Assessment on Jan. 2. 6.5 per cent rise in the north. erties on Salt Spring’s north end that saw since Christmas. Changes for non-waterfront proper- “I don’t know how [BC Assessment] can assessment increases of up to $400,000 “We’ve seen a surge in the cases of infl u- ties on Salt Spring range from a drop GULFof justify a raiseISLANDS in the Gulf Islands, it just between 2013 and 2014. enza in the past two weeks,” Hoyano said. almost one per cent for propertiesIf we in the doesn’t do shape not up,” said Mylesreceive Wilson, a a response by Ganges village area to an increase of 4.5 Salt Spring realtor. ASSESSMENTS continued on 2 FLU continued on 4 MONDAYINSERTS AT 5 PMINDEX this ad goes to press • The Source 40% off • Country Grocer Arts ...... 10 Letters ...... 7 selected • Ganges Pharmasave • Buckerfield’s children’s items Classifieds...... 18 People & Community ...... 14 • Thrifty Foods Editorial ...... 6 Sports & Recreation ...... 20 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERin Getthis Noticed ...... format. SINCE16 What’s 1960 On ...... 12 Driftwood Need help promoting your business, call Salt Spring Books [email protected] 250.537.9933 www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Elena 250-537-9933

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Meetings of the Salt Spring Incorporation Study Committee have been open to the public since the group was established in April, and a handful of civic-minded community members have taken the time to watch commissioners undertake the meat and potatoes of local governance planning. VIEWPOINT by St. Clair McColl Upcoming sessions at THE ISSUE: Fulford and Meaden Incorporation Q&A halls, however, repre- sent an opportunity ‘Saint’ refl ects on island’s airline for people to attend a WE SAY: session designed for Regarding the sale of Salt Spring Air assets to Harbour relinquished control. Get questions ready public participation. Air, I started Salt Spring Air in June of 2003, partly as a way The last couple of years were challenging in my relation- Given that commit- to fulfill a lifelong dream of starting my own air service. ship with the partners. We had a difference in the vision of tee members on hand to answer questions will I had the experience, knowledge and passion to provide where we wanted to take the airline. In the end it was disap- ultimately make a recommendation about whether more than just a ride in a floatplane. More than anything I pointing how it worked out. to host an incorporation referendum in 2016, the wanted to work where I lived, and loved — Salt Spring! I must mention the devotion and hard work of the employ- Nov. 22 event in Fulford and Nov. 23 meeting in I knew I could provide a service to the islanders, for the ees who devoted their lives to helping me achieve my goal, Ganges give islanders a real chance to play a role in islanders, by the islanders, that was island based. for without them none of this could have the process. To that end I achieved everything I set out to do Salt Spring been achieved. I loved coming to work each Visitors can get an idea of what would change and more and I was rewarded many, many times day with you, and I will miss you terribly. We and what would stay the same under a municipal over with the support of the community of Salt embraced our laughed and loved our way through every hour form of government, and learn how local elements Spring Island. . . . we were all so proud. We rocked it! like fi re fi ghting, water district services, roads, I followed my mission of “If it’s not safe we’re company I also want to thank all the families of the policing, environmental protection and economic not doing it, if it’s not fun we’re not interest- staff that supported, worked and gave up growth would be specifi cally affected. ed.” Intrinsically I knew I was taking the right wholeheartedly. some of their time so that we could provide Staff from Urban Systems, the company tasked path, and we were further rewarded by the over- the best little floatplane service this world to create the report, will also be available to hear whelming support of the community and the staff. had seen. the public’s suggestions about how the report can None of this could have been achieved without the I had so many well-loved experiences with the people I be clarifi ed and expanded. never-ending support of my wife and family. From the very worked with and the people I dealt with as passengers. I was Both events begin at 1:30 p.m. with one hour for start they witnessed and supported all the blood, sweat the luckiest guy on the planet. Salt Spring embraced our audience members to mingle and take in a variety and tears that was poured into the company. As a family we company wholeheartedly. I will never forget this and I am of display boards. A formal presentation starts at were all so proud and thankful. forever indebted to all the staff of Salt Spring Air, the pas- 2:30 with questions and answers to follow. In 2007 I took on partners that had expressed a sincere sengers, and the island. I wish you the very best. Salt Spring residents could be faced with an interest in Salt Spring Air. I rewarded their interest with sell- I hope Harbour Air will continue to service the islands in a opportunity to choose the direction of the island’s ing them shares in the company. They too gave it their all, way that Salt Spring Air had taken pride in doing and I wish political future within the year. The journey to and this little company would not have continued as long everyone continued happiness in their lives. an informed vote if referendum day ever arrives as it did if not for their support. I further rationalized that it begins this weekend, and there are no more was in the best interest of the company and its succession if I The writer was the founder of Salt Spring Air. excuses.

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Quote of the Week: “I think the firefighters put out a Christmas list and our negotiator was Santa Claus.” Island Voices HOWARD BAKER, SS FIRE BOARD CANDIDATE Salt Spring Says We asked: Do any wild animals cause problems where you live? Margitta Sandl Rick Wilson Matthew Burrows Max Haffner Hamish MacGregor Yes. Raccoons transmit dis- Lots of raccoons, and lots of Deer. It’s almost like people We get deer and my mom’s Deer — most definitel eases to our pets. deer. You have to be real care- have to live in jail to have a a real gardener so we have ful driving at night. nice garden. a fence.

Letters to the editor are welcome, but writers are requested to keep their submissions to 350 words or less. Letters may be edited for brevity, legality and taste. Writers are also asked to furnish a telephone number where they may be reached during the day, and to sign their letters with their full name. Thank you letters will not normally be considered for publication. Letters to the editor Send your letters to [email protected] her all she has learned from the two terms that will end in month. There is no water, no guest Daniel Lapp. ty’s Christmas food hamper Making the 10 years of firefighting on Salt 2017. Please join me in voting sewage hook-ups. The show is all about program? Tickets are avail- Spring. But she also knows, for her, either at the Wednes- So instead of a Band-aid laughter, storytelling and able at Salt Spring Books and case for Fiona because she still walks that day, Nov. 18 advance poll at solution of a temporary bed the timeless sound of con- Stuff & Nonsense. All of us should be pleased walk herself, what it means the library (noon to 8 p.m.) for a night, why not finish temporary songwriters with TRISH NOBILE, that so many islanders have to have to work two jobs (in or on the regular voting day, those houses, thus provid- great respect for tradition. Community Services & put their names forward as her case winery sales person Tuesday, Dec. 1, 8 a.m. to 8 ing permanent shelter for Not only that but the man- SS Folk Club candidates in the next fire and barber/hair dresser) with p.m., also at the library. many? date of the Cariboo Express board election. no extra money to pay for Stan Shapiro, It is a disgrace and a blot on on this night is to raise funds No surprise The time demands are unnecessary tax increases. Salt Spring our collective philanthropic for the Salt Spring Food Bank Regarding last week’s significant, there are no easy Fiona will follow a middle efforts that those donated and funds raised will be “minister updated” let- solutions to increasingly path, unwilling to spend tax- Rainbow houses are left there to rot. matched by the Bentall fam- ter from Wayne McIntyre, complex problems, and those payer money on fire protec- J. Horsburgh, ily’s Hawthorne Foundation. George Grams and Peter elected as trustees will serve tion “nice to haves,” but at the blight Salt Spring Donations can be made to Grove describing the warm as unpaid volunteers. But same time committed to pro- Last week’s back page the Salt Spring Community welcome they received from how does one choose among viding our fire department “There’s no place like home” Support for Services Society for the food Minister Peter Fassbender: so many well-intentioned with what it really needs to ad from Community Services bank now and at the concert For those of us who have a individuals? Obviously, what protect our homes and even asks for help for the homeless food bank and will be acknowledged historical perspective, it you know, or can learn, about our lives. — yes indeed. On Monday, Nov. 23, Bar- with a tax receipt. is a reality that the Liberal/ each candidate should be the And you can count on So why, in the name of all ney Bentall brings his stel- The Cariboo Express has Social Credit government has deciding factor. Fiona doing what she says. that is good, reasonable, effi- lar showcase of performers been raising money for food despised the Islands Trust for The candidate I am sup- Her determination really is cient and responsible, are to the Salt Spring Folk Club’s banks for the past 10 years over 40 years. porting, and hope you will legendary. She twice finished six houses still sitting empty presentation at the Fulford and has become a sought- Of course they can hardly as well, is Fiona Foster. Fiona first in her age category in an in the 500 block of Rainbow Hall. after event across western wait for Salt Spring Island to would, if elected, bring to the interdepartmental competi- Road? The Cariboo Express cast Canada for both its fundrais- incorporate and off-load mil- board her strong personality, tion that involved running up At least four of those hous- includes some of Canada’s ing model and highly engag- lions in taxes and responsi- her “street smart” common the 48 floors of Vancouver’s es have been there six years or finest roots and country ing show. What better way bilities. sense and her past service Wall Centre in full fire fight- more. Eight or nine families musicians: Ridley Bent, to spend a Monday night in Rick Laing, (2001 to 2011) as a volunteer ing gear! could be housed, but no, the Dustin Bentall, Wendy Bird, November than at an incred- Wilkie Way firefighter. Fiona is still running, but potential homes sit empty, Matt Masters and the Gold ibly enjoyable concert that Yes, Fiona would bring with this time to complete one of growing more derelict by the Rush Allstars, and special contributes to the communi- MORE LETTERS continued on 10 How would a desalination plant impact islands? By Peter Steager osmosis on a large scale is a once. The brine, heavier than sea Fresh water is limited on any small island A human being can rarely survive for more last-resort measure to what water, sinks rapidly to the shallow and with it, the population that that island can than four days without drinking water. is already a full-blown emer- INDEPTH ocean floor where it creates eco- sustain, at least on a permanent basis. We are Liquid water is an absolute necessity for life gency. logical havoc. blessed here with an extended rainy season, and yet over 700 million of us live where drink- We live here on a small island where fresh Marine organisms cannot survive even the luxury of surface water in the form of small able water is in chronic short supply. Only water is unquestionably a limited resource. short periods in such high salt concentrations. fresh-water lakes, a moderate climate and a three per cent of the earth’s water is fresh. The The sea around us, however, is effectively Concentrated salt brine is a serious environ- small population. The surrounding waters are remainder, in the oceans, is too salty to drink. unlimited and a desalination plant certainly mental pollutant, invisible because salt is a among the most productive on earth. There is Fortunately, for many millions of people, could supply all of our water needs regardless normal component of sea water (think atmo- no need for an expensive and environmentally there is a technology available that can remove of what climate change might send our way. spheric carbon dioxide). In the shallow waters destructive last-resort solution to a problem the salt from sea water and do it on a truly True, reverse osmosis is an energy hog and around the Gulf Islands where the sea floor that does not exist. massive scale. It is called reverse osmosis and an expensive way to produce drinkable water, has already been heavily impacted by human Using our native intelligence and a will- is currently being used in over 150 countries but fresh water security might well be worth activity and rising ocean acidity, it is difficult ingness to work together as an island-wide to supply potable water to over 300 million the additional dollars per litre, at least if it were to imagine tolerating anything so ecologically community, we are surely capable of dealing people. Under very high pressure, ocean water not for its environmental costs, especially in destructive. much better than we have in the past with is pumped through membranes which allow this region of many small islands scattered The waters of the Salish Sea are teeming the growing suspicion that fresh-water short- water to pass through freely but impede the close together in a shallow and ecologically with an exuberant profusion of life; hundreds ages, already a localized problem at the end passage of salt. The result is fresh water on the fragile sea. of species of fish, jellyfish, shrimp, tiny free- of a long dry summer, will probably expand to outgoing side and concentrated salt brine on Sea water contains around 130 grams per swimming larvae of thousands of species become a problem for all of us who live here. the other. gallon (34g/L) of dissolved salt. To render it of molluscs, echinoderms, crustaceans and I am inclined to believe we already know the The process can produce fresh water in drinkable, this number must be reduced to worms, and uncountable numbers of micro- broad outlines of what we have to do and can enormous quantities; for example, 627 thou- two grams. This means that for each litre of scopic phytoplankton. The microscopic mem- safely put aside the pipe dream of a desalina- sand cubic metres per day from a single facil- fresh water produced, what is left behind as a brane pores through which the sea water must tion plant pumping out unlimited quantities ity in Israel, but the process requires prodi- waste product is 32 grams of dissolved salt; a be pumped to desalinate it would clog at once of fresh water. gious inputs of energy, generally hydroelectric concentrated salt brine which is then pumped if it was not first filtered to remove the majority power. It is an expensive way to obtain drink- back into the nearby ocean where it soon of its organic content. The writer is a director on the board of able water, but in the places where it is being mixes with normal salt water and disappears. It is not just the sea floor that would suffer the Salt Spring Island Water Preservation used, expense is not the primary issue. Reverse However, the mixing does not take place at from reverse osmosis desalination. Society. 10 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 OPINION www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood SALT SPRING ISLAND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF BY-ELECTION Standout time in social prison BY VOTING FOR TRUSTEES Friendship, or any diverse little group. I’ve always felt, in form of a relationship, There’s five comedians, my high school, that ELECTION BY VOTING has never been an easy a musician, a wannabe it’s never been a case of thing for me. rock star, a proud and cliques or specific social Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Salt Spring Island Fire Difficulty and loss Hayden true Canadian, and an groups casting out oth- Protection District that an Election by Voting is necessary to elect, One (1) Trustee have surrounded this Rabson actor in a world already ers. There are certain for the balance of a three (3) year term terminating at the end of the Annual topic time and time filled with them. people I enjoy socializ- General Meeting to be held in 2016: and Two (2) Trustees for the balance of a again. Throughout mid- I can see us even coming with, while for oth- three (3) year term terminating at the end of the Annual General Meeting to be dle school there was bul- peting with the legend- ers it just wouldn’t make held in 2017 commencing at the first of the Meeting of Trustees to be held after Teenage angst this By-Election to fill the said offices on the Board of Salt Spring Island Fire lying, fights, lots of anger ary friend groups that sense for us to be friends. Protection District and that the persons nominated as candidates at the Election and frustration. I was the are the “Stand By Me” I personally cannot and for whom the votes will be received are listed below: bully and the frustra- constant trips to Mayne boys and of course “The become friends with tion and anger were the Island, while only one of Goonies.” everybody, although I TRUSTEE – one person to be elected-balance of three year term terminating in 2016 names of my fists. us actually lives there. It’s quite a standout believe that in this com- Overall it wasn’t a It’s a group of boys part of my time in the munity there is a chance Surname Given Name Residential Address pleasant time for me. thats make high school a social prison called high for any one of us to build I can willingly say now blast. We like to contin- school. I have qual- friendships with each BAKER Howard 187Victoria Street, Salt Spring Island, B.C. that the friendships I’ve ue the classic traditions ity friends who support other due to the out- V8K 1P3 been able to achieve in of most teenage boys: every decision I make standing people that live these past few years have Reading ghost stories till unquestionably, even on this island. HOLZAPFEL Howard Martin 20 Castle Cross Road, Salt Spring Island, been incredible, most 8, going to sleep at 9 and when there’s no real B.C., V8K 2G1 recently with my “Mayne then finally crying about reason for it. It’s really The writer is a Grade 12 Boys.” The idea for the our loved ones till 11. a likeminded friend student at Gulf Islands Sec- MACKIE Michele 170 Jones Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C. name was based on our We are also quite a group. ondary School. McCLEAN Jim 171 Frazier Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C., V8K 2B5 MORE LETTERS here — that have significant involve- Remembrance ment in the success of Remem- RAJALA Doug 190 Dukes Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C., continued from 9 Day kudos brance Day. TRUSTEES-two persons to be elected-balance of three year term terminating in 2017 Whether by commercial or per- Applause for It is readily argued that Remem- sonal monetary donation, in a uni- Surname Given Name Residential Address brance Day is the most significant formed group, as individual or “tune- Jacky date on the Canadian calendar. ful” performers, Legion members CRAIG Michael 150 Margaret Avenue, Salt Spring Island, B.C Thank you to Jacky Cooper Nov. 11 is a secular and apolitical and other volunteers, or simply one for her valiant efforts to pro- day on which we should and do join of hundreds of solemn faces in the FOSTER Fiona 136 Arleta Place, Salt Spring Island, B.C., tect my home, and that of my Canadian communities worldwide crowd at the Cenotaph, they are all V8K 1J8 20 stablemates at Blue Horse to pay homage to those who have deserving of gratitude. Equestrian Centre. served at home and abroad, in war All their efforts are appreciated by HETHERINGTON Mary Lynn 112-115 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Although your proposals fell and peace, to observe a moment of Branch #92 and especially by vet- Island, B.C on deaf ears, we applaud you! silence, to mark the sacrifice of so erans. And much appreciation to many who gave their tomorrows for Lest We Forget. HILDEBRAND Andy 289 Stewart Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C., Salt Spring Island’s horse com- our todays, to reflect and remember. Michael J. Winter, V8K 2C4 munity for rallying together to Remembrance Day events are Chairman, help us relocate at such short the purview of the Royal Canadian Remembrance Day Committee VAN WINCKEL A. Ross 410 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, notice. Legion. Although there is a small 2015, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #92 B.C., V8K 2K1 MURPHY BROWN, committee that produces the occa- VIA MARIANNE HOBBS, sion, there are scores of contributors VOTING DAY for the election of Trustees will be open on Tuesday the first (1st) CEDAR LANE — too many to name specifically day of December 2015, TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE SALTSPRING ISLAND MORE LETTERS continued on 11 FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT at:

The Main Meeting Room of the Salt Spring Public Library, 129 McPhillips Avenue, Salt Spring Island, B.C. Rants and Roses AND SUCH VOTING PLACE SHALL BE OPEN BETWEEN THE HOURS OF Eight (8:00) A.M. and Eight (8:00) P.M. true significance of what it meant. ADVANCE VOTING for election of Trustees shall be open on Wednesday Roses Thank you so much for that. Elaine the Eighteenth (18th) of November 2015 TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE Roses and bright fireworks in the SALTSPRING ISLAND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT between the hours of twelve sky! Salt Spring Island Firefighters’ Bright orange roses to Thrifty Noon and eight (8:00) P.M. at the Main Meeting Room of the Salt Spring Public Association would like to thank the Foods for the donation of pump- Library, 129 McPhillips Avenue, Salt Spring Island, B.C. Salt Spring Chamber of Commerce, kins. We hauled them in wagons, The Seasonal Salt Spring Rotary Club and the played hide and seek with them, Given under my hand at Ganges, B.C. this tenth (10th) day of November 2015. Harbour Authority of Salt Spring carved them and ate them. Thank Island for their generous contribu- you. Early Learning Centre Thomas F. Moore tions to our Halloween fireworks Returning Officer Flu Shot show. A big thank-you to Coun- A bouquet of roses for the Com- ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS try Grocer for their annual general munity Gospel Chapel for opening You are qualified as an Elector if you are: donation of hot dogs and cocoa, your doors again for the recent flu a) A Canadian Citizen Get your and to the fire trustees, family clinic. Your accommodation and b) eighteen years or older on Voting Day c) a resident in the Province for at least six months before Voting Day flu shot now at members and friends who helped generous hospitality was heart- d) an owner of land within the boundaries of the Salt Spring Island Fire served the treats. Thank you! warming from the start to the clos- Protection District ing of the clinic for our commu- e) an authorized agent, designated in writing as the said agent, of a Pharmasave! A dozen quilted roses to Tracey nity, the nursing staff and volun- Board or Corporation that owns land within the Salt Spring Island Fire in the deli at Thrifty Foods. On Sat- teers. With grateful thanks, the Salt Protection District Cost is $25 or free for urday, when a problem was discov- Spring Island Health Unit If more than one person is registered on title as owner of land then those eligible customers ered with an online prepared tray owners are entitled to vote providing they meet the qualifications set out above. order, she immediately took action A beautiful rose and one bouton- No persons may vote more than once with the exception that they may vote as an to rectify the situation in a cheerful niere to each of our volunteers at authorized agent and personally if they own land on a personal basis. Please note drop in anytime 7 days a week, and pleasant manner. With many the Salt Spring Flu Clinic. Thank that when checking the list of owners provided by the B.C. Assessment Authority or call to make an appointment. thanks from the quilters of the you so much for all your time, work the multiple ownership of some properties may not have been recorded. If the Stitch Dimension Quilt Guild. and your smiles. You are all greatly property that is being used for voting purposes is held in multiple ownership it Walk-Ins Welcome. appreciated for your Salt Spring is recommended that the persons intending to vote bring suitable identification, A huge bouquet of red poppies to spirit of helping. With much grati- as listed below, to avoid any inconvenience. Live well with the young lady (I forgot her name, I tude, the Salt Spring Island Health think Lisa?) who read the “In Flan- Unit If you are not on the List of Registered Electors you may register on Voting ders Field” poem at the Remem- Day providing you produce two pieces of identification, one of which has brance Day service. It was clearly Recycled roses to the Blackburn your signature, preferably with pictorial identification, e.g drivers licence, and DOWNTOWN UPTOWN LOCATION spoken, slow and loud enough Transfer Station for the donation documentation proving ownership of the land for which you are owner, e.g tax 250-537-5534 250-538-0323 for all to hear every word. For the of useful art supplies. Thank you. notice, assessment notice or duplicate certificate of title. 104 Lower Ganges Rd. 372 Lower Ganges Rd. first time in many years, I felt the Early Learning Centre. OPEN MON.-SAT. 9-6 / SUN & HOLIDAY MON. 11-5

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Driftwood Your CommunI t Y n ewspaper sIn C e 1960 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com OPINION WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 | 11 Paris attacks: what’s the terrorist strategy? El Loco Taco BY GWYNNE DYER quickly and attracted Islamist franchise manager of both jiha- ties are less vulnerable than France, As always after a major terrorist fighters from many other Arab di groups, for support. Al-Qaeda but they are targets too. attack on the West, the right ques- countries. The organization origi- backed the Syrians, whereupon Putting foreign groundEl troops Loco Taco tion to ask after the slaughter in nally known as “Al-Qaeda in Iraq” ISIS broke its links with Al-Qaeda into Syria would only make mat- Paris is: what were the strategic underwent several name changes, and set up as a direct competitor. ters worse, so the least bad option aims behind the attack? to “Islamic State in Iraq” in 2006; ISIS and the Nusra Front then for all the countries concerned is H This requires getting your head then to “Islamic State in Iraq and fought a three-month war in early to ride the terrorist campaign out. NOW around the concept that terrorists Syria” — ISIS for short — in 2013, 2014 that killed several thousand Horrendous though the attacks are, SERVING have rational strategies, but once and fi nally to simply “Islamic State” militants and left the latter in con- they pose a very small risk to the you have done that the motives in 2014. But the key personnel and trol of most of eastern Syria. Soon average citizen of these countries. BREAKFAST_____ behind the attacks are easy to fi g- the long-term goals remained the afterwards ISIS overran most of Statistically speaking, it’s still more ure out. It also becomes clear that same throughout. western Iraq and renamed itself dangerous to cross the street, let Eggs with the motives have changed. The man who now calls himself Islamic State. alone climb a ladder. Sausage or Bacon The 9/11 attacks on the United the “caliph” of Islamic State, Abu Islamic State and Al-Qaeda’s States in 2001 followed the classical Bakr al-Bahdadi, first joined “Al- local franchise, the Nusra Front, P.S. Who takes their passport BURRITOS $5.95 terrorist strategy of trying to trick Qaeda in Iraq” and started fi ghting are currently observing a ceasefi re along on a suicide mission? There the target government into over- the U.S. occupation forces in Iraq in Syria, but the two brands are still is a strong possibility that the Syr- TACOS $3.95 reacting in ways that ultimately in 2004. But along the way the strat- in a bitter struggle for the loyalty ian refugee’s passport found at the serve the terrorists’ interests. Al- egy changed, for ISIS eventually of jihadi groups elsewhere in the scene of the Paris attacks was taken HASHBROWNS Qaeda’s goal was to sucker the grew so strong that it conquerred Muslim world. there to cause a huge backlash only 75¢ United States into invading Muslim the extensive territories in Syria Spectacular terrorist operations against Syrian refugees entering countries. and Iraq that now make up Islamic against Western targets appeal to Europe, and thus further alienate Open from 8am to 11am Al-Qaeda was a revolutionary State. Popular revolutions were no both franchises because they are European Muslims from their own for breakfast organization whose purpose was longer needed. The core strategy a powerful recruiting tool in jihadi governments. to overthrow existing Arab govern- now is simply conquest. circles. But Islamic State has a fur- ments and take power in the Arab In that case, why are Islamic ther motive: it actually wants West- Gwynne Dyer is an independent countries, which it would then State and Al-Qaeda still attack- ern attacks on it to cease. journalist whose articles are pub- 250-221-0915 reshape in accord with its extreme ing Western targets? One reason It’s a real state now, with bor- lished in 45 countries. Islamist ideology. The trouble was is because the jihadi world is now ders and an army and a more or that Islamist movements were not split between two rival jihadi fran- less functional economy. It doesn’t doing very well in building mass want Western forces interfering support in the Arab world, and you with its efforts to consolidate and need mass support if you want to Western countries with expand that state, and it hopes that make a revolution. terrorist attacks on the West may Osama bin Laden’s innovation smaller and better force them to pull out. Keep was to switch the terrorist attacks France is a prime target because from Arab governments to Western integrated Muslim French aircraft are part of the ones, in the hope of luring them Western-led coalition bombing Smiling... into invasions that would radical- communities are less Islamic State, and because it’s rela- ize large numbers of Arabs and vulnerable than France, tively easy to recruit terrorists from drive them into the arms of the France’s large, impoverished and THOUGHTS & NEWS Islamists. His hopes were fulfi lled but they are targets too. alienated Muslim minority. Russia by the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003. has also become a priority target from Once the Western troops went since its aircraft started bomb- Dr. Richard Hayden in, there was a steep decline in ter- chises that are competing for sup- ing jihadi troops in Syria, and the rorist attacks on Western countries. porters. recent crash of a Russian airliner in Al-Qaeda wanted Western troops The split happened in 2013, Sinai may be due to a bomb plant- to stay in the Middle East and radi- when ISIS, having launched a very ed by Islamic State. calize the local populations, so it successful branch operation in So the outlook is for more terror- USE IT OR made no sense to wage a terrorist Syria known as the Nusra Front, ist attacks wherever Islamic State campaign that might make West- tried to bring it back under the con- (and, to a lesser extent, Al-Qaeda) ern countries pull their troops out trol of the parent organization. can fi nd willing volunteers. West- again. The Syrian branch resisted ern countries with smaller and bet- LOSE IT! The resistance in Iraq grew and appealed to Al-Qaeda, the ter integrated Muslim communi- 2015 year end alert !

MORE LETTERS Christmas. continued from 10 Families in need are invited to pick up application forms for Santa’s Workshop at Salt Spring EXPLORE E As we near the end of 2015, we want to remind Santa’s Workshop Community Services at 268 Ful- you to take advantage of your unused dental ford-Ganges Rd. Deadline for gearing up receipt of these applications is insurance bene ts. Every year, you and your It is that time once again to Dec 1. Late applications will not family receive a maximum bene t amount per STORE start thinking of our island be accepted. individual from your dental insurance company to families in need at Christmas. We are especially in need Sales 10%-50% Santa’s Workshop is a volunteer of gift certificates, personal be used towards necessary dental treatment. As group who receives requests hygiene items, books and art Prizes all day! from families and tries to fill supplies for our large teenage Demos/Samples a reminder, most insurance plans will not allow these requests with the help of contingent. We no longer need Come to our any rollover or ‘unused dollars’ to continue into our ever-generous community. stuffed animals this year. The Salt Spring Toy Run Contact me at 250-537-2658 Customer the next bene t year. motorcycle group has once or Community Services (250- Appreciation again given us large cash and 537-9971) for more information Day... in-kind donations, which is on the program. Also contact Do not miss out on your hard-earned bene ts! the cornerstone of our fund- me if you are willing to help Friday Nov. 20 ing. However, we call on other with this program. Salt Springers to help us in this WENDY EGGERTSON, We have a smile for you endeavour by donating gently HEAD ELF, used or new unwrapped gifts SANTA’S WORKSHOP give us a call today. to our collection boxes located at Pharmasave Uptown, Coun- try Grocer, West of the Moon What gives? and Mouats or to the CIBC My driveway has been 199 Saltspring Way, Saltspring Island, V8K 2G2 Angel Tree before Dec. 11. The washed out twice in the last OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 250 537 1400 gifts will be distributed with two weeks! 250.537.5551 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.haydendentistry.com the Christmas food hampers When will this drought end? through Salt Spring Community ARVID CHALMERS, Services the weekend before MALIVIEW DRIVE Dr Richard Hayden Island Dental Centre

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NEWS Follow the Driftwood on Twitter CONCERT PREVIEW UPDATES http://twitter.com/GIDriftwood Turn your Favourite Energy ies at Spark! concert Digital Photos into Theme makes for exciting night Canvas Art, The Salt Spring Concert Band lights up ArtSpring on Christmas Cards & Friday, Nov. 27 with a dynamic program called Spark! Calendars this Holiday With “spark” being interpreted as energy, a ﬁ ery par- ticle, inspiration or a ﬂ ash of light, music director Dawn Season! Hage chose pieces to musically illustrate these qualities, NEW COLOUR PRINTER through complex rhythmic play, bright melodic themes, sizzling orchestration, or sparkling music that inspired D her through theme or composition. “The program is quite complex: everything from a portrait of Leonardo Da Vinci — inspiration — to a trilogy that takes the listener through all phases of a thunderstorm,” explained Hage. “It was really fun to research the music and look for the many possibilities around the COURTESY SSCB theme of ‘spark.’” Sparks jump from the baton of Salt Spring Concert The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. with Festivo, a clas- Band director Dawn Hage. sic overture by Vaclav Nelhybel, chosen for its driving rhythmic energy and bright, sparkling unison melo- ence in an otherworldly “stardance” of sounds and mood. dies. Inspiration continues with Larry Clark’s Da Vincian “There is an element of theatre with Stardance that you Visions, and Lux Aurumque by Eric Whitacre, a tone rarely see in a wind ensemble concert,” said Hage. “The I poem exploring the themes of “light and gold.” percussion remains on stage and there is a conversa- DOWNSTAIRS AT Convergence by Roland Barrett celebrates “the power, tion between them and the winds that continues as the MOUAT’S HOME energy and boundless spirit created by convergence of energy builds and the musicians return to the stage. It’s HARDWARE cultures, beliefs and ideals” and They Shall Run and Be really incredible.” Free by Brant Karrick portrays a daring and perilous slave The drama of a thunderstorm is also heard in the escape through changing meter and dissonance, and second half through Into The Storm by Robert Smith, includes a beautiful setting of the spiritual Oh Freedom. Thunderscape and Sunburst by Erik Morales. The second half of the concert opens with an unusual Salt Spring Concert Band numbers have swelled this 250.537.9917 #6-121 McPhillips Ave piece titled Stardance by Michael Sweeney. Musicians year, with both students and new adults joining the ranks 250.537.5551 [email protected] will be placed throughout the hall to immerse the audi- to create a big, rich sound. JAZZSOULPOP MUSIC Acclaimed performer on stage Elizabeth Shepherd shares unique sound and band

BY GAIL SJUBERG DRIFTWOOD EDITOR Elizabeth Shepherd’s jazz DRIFTWOOD AD PROOF singing, keyboard playing and compositions were immedi- IMMEDIATE response required ately recognized when she hit the Canadian music scene WWW.ELIZABETHSHEPHERD.COM Please proof this ad carefully and reply ASAP with your approval or changes.almost a decade ago. Singer-songwriter and keyboard player Elizabeth Shepherd. If you have changes, please respond ASAP thus allowing the production team time to makeHer the first changes two albumsindicated. of mostly original music, Start and responsibility for other rich and diverse as possible. If we do not receive a response by MONDAY AT 5 PM this ad goes to pressto in Move this format. and Parkdale, were people and the world is a uni- There’s her long-time bass nominated for Juno awards versal thing. player Scott Kemp from Thanks very much. in 2007 and 2008. Another, “It’s moved far beyond me, Toronto; good friend and Heavy Falls the Night, was and ironically I feel in doing renowned guitarist Michael GULF ISLANDS longlisted for the 2010 Polaris so it has allowed me to con- Occhipinti, also from Toron- Prize, which is more of a Cana- nect more deeply with other to; trumpet player John Day dian pop-music award. people.” from Calgary; and drummer Driftwood YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 An album of jazz covers She says her songs can bor- Tony Ferraro, who lives in (Rewind, 2012) and the funk- der on the political but with- Trail. All four also sing. soul-blues-samba-infused out being heavy-handed. “The beauty of having a Besides (2007) have also So when Shepherd per- ﬁ ve piece is you can take peo- turned heads and ears. forms at ArtSpring next ple off the stage; then have Like most young songwrit- Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 7:30 three performers, or just have ers, personal experiences were p.m., the audience will hear one,” she said. the dominant theme when songs from her latest album, “I try to get as many colours she began to compose, but her Signal, that touch on topics and textures and cover the songwriting focus has shifted like the public servant reli- whole palette. I want to take in recent years. gious clothing controversy people on a journey in the “As soon as I became a in Québec, gun violence and night . . . Partly what I wanted mom [in 2012], I realized the racial profiling, and cotton [with Signal] is for people to big world out there is inﬁ nitely farmers selling their soul lean in and give the music more interesting,” she told through insecticide use. attention.” the Driftwood in a telephone Shepherd is bringing four Shepherd said she also interview from Montreal. excellent musicians with likes to tell stories about the “Ultimately it’s a place where her for the Salt Spring show, songs, and promises a fun, we all connect. Shared care ensuring an evening that’s as lively evening. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 | 13 THE GREEN EDITION

in the spring and protective shade when fruit and nut trees leaf out in early summer. The beds contain plants that help retain moisture and fi x nitrogen in the soil. It’s Galiano Learning Centre inspires expected the project will supply food well into the next century. “That’s the timeline we’re looking at for managing the Permaculture food forest latest impressed by Galiano Conservancy’s ambition “We want to use the land but we also garden into the future, which is the same timeline I’m — and its accomplishments. want to manage heavily for the eco- used to working with for restoration projects,” Erickson focus project “It’s really inspiring,” as several of the stu- health of the surrounding areas,” Erick- said. dents confi ded to Eric Jacobsen, the conser- son noted. The next stop on the tour was actually one of the fi rst BY ELIZABETH NOLAN vancy’s school programs coordinator. Consultation for the project came projects to get going on the property, which had been DRIFTWOOD STAFF Though he’s only been with the organiza- from permaculture experts Javan Kerby most recently owned by someone who did logging and In an age of increasingly depressing statistics tion since 2014, Jacobsen felt a deep loss when Bernakevitch and Richard Walker. Using milling on site. Just next to the entrance gate the con- around climate change, species loss and other conservancy founder Ken Millard passed away hugelkultur beds, which are raised beds servancy has fenced a restoration area in an attempt to environmental crises, it’s always refreshing to suddenly on Sept. 28, taking a large part of the built on high piles of logs, the permac- bring a severely compacted parking lot, milling space get some good news. organizational knowledge and some of its spark ulture system cycles nutrients through and storage area into a more natural state. The project It’s quite a relief, then, to realize the Galiano with him. But while they’re still dealing with the soil in the same way the forest does included digging up the ground to de-compact it, and Conservancy seems to have found the ability to the emotional loss, the staff and volunteers are naturally. inoculating the soil with a layer of forest fl oor that was produce inspiring success after success, much committed to ensuring the program stays on “The food forest is kind of the pin- salvaged from a building site before construction began. of which could arguably assuage the troubles track. nacle of ecological food production. It’s This imported the necessary microbes, bacteria and taking place all around it. “The only thing we can do is take his vision not just organic gardening,” Jacobsen other organisms to kickstart the signifi cant regrowth that Formed in 1989, the Galiano Conservan- and run with it,” Jacobsen said. observed. is already visible. cy primarily exists “to preserve, protect and Conservation coordinator Keith Erickson Smaller plants get critical sunshine GALIANO continued on 14 enhance the quality of the human and natural demonstrated many of the ways the conservan- environment” on its home island. Its programs cy has done this, and will continue to build on have focused on land and marine conservation, in the coming years, during a whirlwind tour. stewardship and restoration, and environmen- Starting at the tiny cove which is the only pos- CENTRE FOR tal education and public awareness. All of its sible landing point on the high bank site, the goals are happily united in its Galiano Learning UVic group headed up a new trail built by local Centre property, a 188-acre lot purchased in students to the food forest project, which had CHILD HONOURING 2012. been planted just two weeks previously. The The property includes two acres of undis- planning component took the better part of a Respecting Earth and Child turbed waterfront as well as two streams, a year, however, including a debate about wheth- working farm, wetlands and over 80 acres of er to locate it in a sunnier part of the property. mature forest. Just three weeks ago, a permac- Since that would involve cutting down a signifi - ulture food forest was added to the mix. An on- cant cedar tree, the other location was fi xed on. site native plant nursery and a foraging forest Although growing food and planting non- that will supply food and medicinal plants are native species don’t seem like traditional con- in the works. servation activities, the 700-square-metre I was lucky enough to tag along with a fi eld plot fi ts in with the conservancy’s mandate by group from the University of Victoria’s Environ- enhancing the human environment (building mental Studies program when they toured the local food security) while interfacing with the learning centre grounds last week. The students rest of the property in a benefi cial way. were on day four of a five-day trip viewing The food forest is part of approximately 25 ecological initiatives all around the Canadian per cent of the property dedicated to “integrat- part of the Salish Sea. Despite having already ed uses,” such as sustainable forestry. Sixty-six seen some amazing projects, they were clearly per cent is in conservation.

We have Working for a better world for your children! 7 Nature Reserves Rafﬁ and the Centre have been very active: with over 8.5 km • Internet Safety • Bill of Rights for Children’s Environmental Health • My Drawing Our World Booklet for teachers of trails. • Translations of A Covenant For Honouring Children Join us, become a friend! Walkers welcome! Visit our website www.childhonouring.org for more info. Let’s give children the best lives we can.

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GALIANO nerships. One recent ven- Be Water Savvy continued from 13 ture saw Mountain Equip- ment Co-op donate all the Many of the learning camping equipment nec- Use Only What You Need centre activities can now essary for school teachers find a base in the off-grid to take small groups on the Water is one of Salt Spring Island’s most precious resources. Please join islanders as classroom, which was Back Country Experience. we work together to ensure we use this limited resource wisely, and that we respect and donated by an eco-forest- Another pilot program protect our island watersheds. ry foundation in Salmo, funded by Telus resulted B.C., disassembled and in the Navigation and Geo- Try these handy water saving tips: then brought to Galiano Cache Adventure Camp. by flatbed truck. The hall is The idea of this project Run only full loads in dishwashers and washing machines. outfitted with solar panels is to get kids comfortable Shut off the tap while brushing teeth, shaving, or washing up hands or dishes. for electrical needs, while with nature — and near Use low-ﬂ ush toilets. Flush less often. water is recycled through their treasure goal — using Keep showers short. Use low-ﬂ ow shower heads. If bathing, try a 1/4 tub only. the nearby spring. A kitch- GPS devices at first. Clues Use a bucket to capture and reuse shower, bath and dishwater in your garden. en inside uses propane relating to plant knowl- stoves, while a fire pit con- Photo by Elizabeth Nolan edge get them through the Inform guests from the mainland about our islands’ limited water supply, and ask structed with help from Shovels used in permacul- final stretch. them to be please be aware of keeping consumption down. visiting Penelakut elders ture work at the ecological What all of the programs allows for outdoor cook- centre. have in common is they Together EVERY water saver makes a difference. ing. foster a greater under- As the host of weeklong example, Grandparents standing of the local ecol- university field courses Raising Grandchildren has ogy, which leads in turn to and other educational pro- visited in the past. looking for ways to ensure North Salt Spring Waterworks District grams, the centre has an The conservancy has it continues and thrives. existing tenting site. Cab- extended its ability to offer Perhaps the Galiano Con- www.northsaltspringwaterworks.ca ins may be an option in the innovative outdoor educa- servancy’s greatest work is future and will be a help tion through a number of creating renewed interest to older participants. For grants and funding part- in that project. Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com THE GREEN EDITION WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 | 15

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Community Services farm that deals with serious mental and physi- approved cal disabilities creating real barriers, but program and people thrive that doesn’t mean that some can’t be overcome,” said Simone Cazabon, the People’s People’s Roots is the Salt Spring Com- Roots program and farm coordinator. “We munity Services farm program based on an believe that with farmers and counsellors acre of land in the Burgoyne Valley belong- working together with the individual, there ing to the Salt Spring Island Farmland Trust can be true progress.” that preserves land for the use of agricul- Working along with farmhand Tai Dunk- tural practices. ley-Whelon and counsellor Martin Mon- With support from Chorus Frog Farm gard, Derick Schmidt provides an example and Bullock Lake Farm, 2015 has proven of the positive results the program can a bountiful year for the program. It marks facilitate. After learning a variety of new the fourth year People’s Roots has been skills from lawn maintenance, landscap- growing organic produce for Community ing, harvesting crops and cooking, he has Services programs such as Family Place, begun taking on his own clients and build- the Core Inn, the food bank, In from the ing a new source of personal income. Cold emergency shelter and the Yellow Sub People’s Roots also administers the — the daily mental health program. Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Pro- gram, funded by the Berman Foundation and the provincial government. It dis- “We believe that with farmers tributes coupons to eligible families and seniors on the island to be redeemed at the and counsellors working Tuesday Farmers’ Market, bolstering local farms and decreasing the demand on the together with the individual, food bank. This year saw a significant expansion of there can be true progress.” the farm with an added half acre and the construction of a 50-foot-long greenhouse. simone cazabon “We’ll be able to offer an even broad- People’s Roots program coordinator er range of local, organic produce that is central to many of our Community Ser- People’s Roots works closely with the vices programs,” said Cazabon. “It not only mental health program to help integrate decreases the need for external funding, people back into a working position but it builds training opportunities and through a vocational rehabilitation that feeds hungry people with the healthiest meets individuals at their level and helps to choices possible.” match or create a position for them. It aims For more information on People’s Roots, to teach people how to grow organically, see www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca. cook, preserve and develop entrepreneur- ial skills to facilitate independence. Article contributed by Salt Spring Commu- “There is a population on this island nity Services. 16 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

What’s On - the go! Scan this barcode with your smartphone to download, instructions what’s on this week below. Wed. Nov 18 Thur. Nov 19 Thur. Nov 19 Fri. Nov 20 Sat. Nov 21 Mon. Nov 23 Wed. Nov 25 ACTIVITIES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITES ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SSIFPD - Advance Poll. Open Mic with Ross & Dave. Salt Spring Forum Presents Transgender Day of Meat Draw. Every Saturday at the Barney Bentall & the Cariboo Elizabeth Shepherd. Advance voting for three seats Every Thursday at Moby’s Pub. Garry Rogers, Earthquake Remembrance Sharing Circle. Legion. 6 p.m. Express. Salt Spring Folk Club Montreal-based soul-jazz inno- on the Salt Spring Fire Protection 9 p.m. and Tsunami Specialist. Garry GLOSSI hosts a sharing circle where Gifting Salt Spring. An evening concert with Barney Bentall, vator and her band perform at trans people and those who love District’s board of trustees. Salt Rogers, a senior research scientist of fun and fundraising for the Ridley Bent, Dustin Bentall, ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. ACTIVITIES at the Geological Survey of Canada trans people are invited to speak Spring Library Program Room. 12 openly about their experiences, Salt Spring Therapeutic Riding Wendy Bird, Matt Masters and who specializes in earthquake ACTIVITIES noon to 8 p.m. Salt Spring Local Trust followed by a candlelit vigil with Association. SSI Hair Studio. 7 to 9 the Gold Rush Allstars plus spe- SS Historical Society. Committee Public Hearing and tsunami studies, joins the a moment of silence. Salt Spring p.m. Advance tickets only. cial guests raises money for the Frontline Struggles for a Celebrate 75 years of education + Business Meeting. Salt Spring Forum at ArtSpring. Coffee. 7 p.m. Salt Spring Food Bank. Fulford Better World. with Salt Spring Elementary Information session about 7:30 p.m. Hall Doors open at 6 p.m. for Lynne Quarmby (SFU professor, School. Former students and staff Proposed Bylaw 483 to rezone season’s pass holders; 6:15 p.m. climate activist, Green party Sat. Nov 21 Nov 22 will meet with current students. the Salt Spring Abattoir site to a Sun. general admission; music starts science critic) & Tamara Lorincz Fri. Nov 20 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SS Elementary School. 2 p.m. new Industrial 2 Zone Variation LIVE ENTERTAINMENT at 7 p.m. (Rotary Peace Fellow with a SSI Grand(others) to begins at Lions Hall at 9 a.m., LIVE ENTERTAINMENT The Barley Bros. Live music at Masters in Business and Law) Purple City. Grandmothers Meeting. followed by the public hearing Gene Grooms. Live music plus The Local Pub. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. ACTIVITIES presentation and discussion. Live music at the Salt Spring Organizing the Christmas at 9:30 a.m. Regular SSILTC free appys made by Dagwoods at Aidan Miller. Live music at Drop-in Pickleball. Every Lions Hall. 7 p.m. Inn. 6 to 9 p.m. readings fundraiser. At the Sea business meeting follows. The Local bar. 5 to 8 p.m. Moby’s Pub. 9 p.m. Monday at Fulford Hall from 10 Drop-in Pickleball. Community Stewardship Award Breeze Inn. 3 p.m. New members The Barra MacNeils Christmas ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES a.m. to 12 noon See last Wednesday’s listing. warmly welcomed. Info: Jo Ann, will be presented to the Protect Concert. Cape Breton Island group Incorporation Study Open Poker Night at the Local. Giant Book Sale + Jewels for 250-931-6830. Grace Islet group at 12 noon, presents a highly entertaining Giant Book Sale + Jewels for House. The SSI Incorporation See last Wednesday’s listing. Literacy. See Friday’s listing. Literacy. The Business of Aging. followed by the town hall ses- blend of traditional seasonal fare Study Committee discusses the SongJam. Anglican Parish Christmas See Friday’s listing. Free panel with guest speakers sion and more business items. mixed with entertaining stories Preliminary Incorporation Study See last Wednesday’s listing. Bazaar and Lunch. Crafts, baked Incorporation Study Open on all aspects of elder care. Lions Giant Book Sale Preview and new musical twists. ArtSpring. Report with the community. goods, lunch and more. All Saints House. Hall. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Event. Become a Salt Spring 7:30 p.m. Meaden Hall. Open house runs By-the-Sea. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The SSI Incorporation Study Drop-in Pickleball. At the Literacy Society member and The Coalition. Live music at from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. with a driftwoodgul slands Met Opera Broadcast: Lulu. Committee discusses the Fernwood Elementary School attend the members-only pre- Moby’s Pub. 9 p.m. presentation at 2:30 p.m. media.com/calendar/ Acclaimed artist and director Preliminary Incorporation Study gym on Wednesdays from 6 to view event for the Giant Book Women’s Basketball. ACTIVITIES William Kentridge applies his Report with the community. events/ 8 p.m. Sale. Enjoy MC C.C. Humphreys, unique theatrical vision to Berg’s Every Monday Monday’s at SIMS Fulford Hall. Open house runs Poker Night at the Local. guest author Ronald Wright, Giant Book Sale + Jewels for notorious femme fatale who gym. 5:30 to 7:10 p.m. Literacy. Salt Spring Literacy’s 9th from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. with a Hosted by Albert every wine, appys, a chance to peruse shatters lives, including her own. VIEW OUR annual Giant Book Sale plus new presentation at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Local. Sign up the books and to purchase your ArtSpring. 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Jewels for Literacy sale runs at the Sing-Along Messiah All- ONLINE by 6:30 p.m., start at 7 p.m. two favourites. SS Farmers’ Drop-in Pickleball. Every Farmers’ Institute from 10 a.m. Community Rehearsal. Film Screening: This Changes Institute. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at SS Elementary School COMPREHEN to 4 p.m. First rehearsal for anyone want- Everything. SS Film Festival Introduction to HTML. Two- gym from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tues.Nov 24 hour hands-on session with Meat Draw. Every Friday at the ing to participate in the fifth screens Naomi Klein’s This Coast Salish Burial Traditions. SIVE Myles to create your own simple Legion. 6 p.m. With archaeologist Darcy Mathews annual Sing-Along Messiah ACTIVITIES Changes Everything. ArtSpring. one- to two-page website Rare Raptors Revealed. and Kathleen Johnnie, lands & concert on Dec. 13. Must have The Archaeology of INTERACTIVE 7:30 p.m. with HTML, a great beginner’s Conservation specialist Erica resources coordinator for the ticket to the concert (available Shiya’hwt (Ganges). SongJam. A pub-style sing- CALENDAR programming language. Salt McClaren gives a SS Conservancy Lyackson First Nation. Part of at Mondo Trading Company) in With Chris Arnett, archaeologist along to the soundtrack of our Spring Library Program Room. presentation on raptors of Salt November’s Stories of Grace order to participate in rehears- and PhD candidate (UBC). Part lives. Moby’s Pub. 8 p.m. OF EVENTS 7 to 9 p.m. Spring at Lions Hall. 7 p.m. Islet events. Salt Spring Library als. Salt Spring Island United of November’s Stories of Grace Program Room. 10 a.m. Church. 2:15 to 5 p.m. Islet events. Salt Spring Library LISTINGS CPR/AED Course. Presented Program Room. 7 p.m. we are YOUR go-to-place for everything by the Lady Minto Hospital ______901 North End Rd. 250-537-4656 Movie info: www.thefritz.ca Foundation’s AED program in the SEE Saltspring Driftwood Ad Nov 18 What’s On 3.3125 x 1.75 B&W THE HUNGER GAMES meeting room behind Lady Minto Hospital. 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. WEEKLY Salt Spring Literacy’s 9th Annual MOCKINGJAY Register: [email protected] PART 2 Giant Book Sale 2hrs 16mins Whisky Tasting and Special HOROSCOPE 2hrs 25mins Rating: PG Plus Jewels for Literacy Sale Rating: PG Prize Draw for Copper Kettle. 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• James Bond: Spectre — Final two shows. A cryptic message from EXHIBITIONS Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M • Stories of Grace Islet: A collection of images taken on and around battles to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit imagine - comfort on wheels Grace Islet in 2014 will be displayed in the Salt Spring Public Library’s to reveal the terrible truth behind Spectre. program room through November and is accessible whenever the • The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 — Katniss teams up with her program room is not in use. closest friends for the ultimate mission. They leave District 13 to liberate • Paintings by Sandra Didrikson Locke are shown at KiZmit Galeria and SqueezeSqueeze Me!Me! war-torn Panem and assassinate President Snow, who’s obsessed with Cafe in November. Gallery open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.-ish Thursdays through destroying Katniss. Traps, dangerous enemies and moral choices will Sundays. ultimately determine the future of millions. • Ken Ketchum and Lloyd Nicholson present a retrospective of their work

EXHIBITIONS in the lobby of ArtSpring through November. • Beulah Gordon shows mixed-media and glass work at Island Savings. • Fred Ascott shows paintings in the first We’ve Got Talent exhibition at • Serendipity Studio at 112 Robinson Rd. features Margaret Threlfall’s Greenwoods, open daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through December. evocative watercolour Ocean’s Edge series. Open most days (except 1-800-887-4321 • Wednesday, Nov. 18 is the last day to see Pravin Pillay’s show Witness at www.tempurcanada.com Thursdays) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment at 250-537-4535. The only mattress Tempur is sold in over 50 countries recognized by NASA worldwide, with hundreds of the Salt Spring Gallery. and certified by the Space Foundation dealers across Canada. A better night’s sleep, no springs attached! Sept. 11th to 15th Fri. to Tues. 7:00 pm Sun. 4:00 pm matinee & 7:00 pm UNCLEUNCLE ALBERT’S FURNITUREFURNITURE www.driftwoodgulfislandsmedia.com/calendar/events/ 107 2nd St.St. DuncanDuncan Mon.-Sat.Mon.-Sat. 9-5:309-5pm 1-800-593-5303 Sun.Sun 11-4pm 11-4 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 | 17

EXHIBITIONS Ascott debuts We’ve Got Talent show Paintings on view at Greenwoods in Ganges

BY ELIZABETH NOLAN TUE NOV 20 | 7:30PM DRIFTWOOD STAFF THE Artistic appreciation is in the air at Greenwoods Com- BARRA MACNEILS plex Care Facility, where SEASONAL STORIES, MUSIC, SINGING AND DANCE a new exhibition wall will feature works by different 537-2102 | www.tickets.artspring.ca Adults: $23 Youth: $5 residents on a two-month rotation schedule. Dubbed We’ve Got Tal- ent, the exhibition was put together by the program’s volunteer coordinator Kathy Met Opera Dryden. It kicks off with a show of paintings by Fred Ascott, an 87-year-old resident whose scenes of barns, horses and dogs have won many prizes at the Salt Spring Fall Fair.

Ascott was born in 1928 in PHOTO BY ELIZABETH NOLAN Kent, England into a family Fred Ascott with two of his paintings exhibiting at Greenwoods through December. of five children, along with his twin sister Betty, who still resides in England. He and the diverse cultures and country life, but he was er, including scenes both developed a strong interest Montreal had to offer. He rel- soon feeling restless again from England and Salt Lulu NOV 21 in painting at an early age ished the thriving art com- and moved to Vancouver. Spring. Berg 9:30 am and studied at a London art munity.” “I preferred Vancouver “Greenwoods is hon- college. During WWII he was because of the scenery and oured to present an exhi- a mechanic on a Lancaster the people,” he said. bition of some of Fred’s 537-2102 | www.tickets.artspring.ca $21.95 | $18.95 | $12.95 bomber with the RAF for two “I preferred After five years in the paintings for other resi- years and loved it. city, Ascott discovered the dents and the public to Ascott worked in Lon- Vancouver because of artistic community on Salt view,” Dryden said. “The don for many years and was Spring, where the rural show We’ve Got Talent is skilled at hand-lettering and the scenery and landscape and farming life an opportunity for Green- lay-out, ﬁ rst at Odhams Press reminded him of his child- woods to share the talents Ltd. and later with its com- the people.” hood in England. He retired of their residents with the petitor’s magazine. to the island and purchased other residents, staff and FRED ASCOTT “After several years work- a trailer with a shed that the public.” WED NOV 25 | 7:30PM ing in London he packed Salt Spring artist became his studio. Ascott’s exhibition his suitcase, paints and Ascott has recently opened on Friday and will ELIZABETH brushes. He set sail for Can- returned to his love of be available to the public ada,” Dryden said. “Fred A subsequent return to painting with classes at daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. SHEPHERD was drawn to Montreal and England saw Ascott establish the Braehaven facility. The until the end of December. VELVETYVOICED SOULJAZZ remained there for 10 years. a successful business as an exhibition features some Paintings are available for He enjoyed the architecture artist of landscapes, animals of his older works, howev- purchase.

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COMMUNITY MUSIC MessiahAPPROVED open rehearsals set to begin Peter Butterﬁ eld conducts ing a break from his Victoria Philhar- to 5 p.m., and to the dress rehearsal monic Choir, will conduct the rehears- at Fulford Hall on Dec. 12 from 6 to als which lead up to the 5th annual 9 p.m. BY RICHARD MOSES Sing-Along Messiah concert at Fulford Sheet music will be available or SPECIAL TO THE DRIFTWOOD Hall on Dec. 13. bring along your own favourite Did you really think that Bach on But here’s the real treat: Peter But- score. Here’s a chance to work with the Rock musical forces were lost and terfield has ordained that all rehears- one of our foremost choral conduc- gone forever? als shall be open ones! Singers of tors. Think again! every age and stripe who wish to pur- Tickets required in order to partici- In fact, Nov. 22 marks the first of chase a concert ticket are invited to pate in the rehearsals are at Mondo ARTSPRING three Sunday afternoon rehearsals. the United Church on Nov. 22 and 29 Trading Company, which is open FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 . 7:30 PM Visiting maestro Peter Butterfield, tak- from 2:15 to 5 p.m., and Dec. 6 from 1 seven days a week.

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Legendary family nies and extraordinary musi- mental prowess on a wide vari- cianship. ety of acoustic, stringed, percus- group brings Christmas The Barra MacNeils are Kyle sion and wind instruments are 27th annual (vocals, guitar, violin, man- blended with dancing, storytell- artisan fair present to island dolin), Lucy (vocals, bodhran, ing, Gaelic songs and a journey Celtic harp, fiddle, stepdanc- through an ancient culture. It is ing), Sheumas (keyboards, family entertainment at its high- BY CICELA MÅNSSON piano, bodhran, fiddle, bou- est level. Nov 27 - 29 ARTSPRING EXECUTIVE/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR zouki, vocals), Stewart (vocals, One of the most beloved con- A very short while ago the accordion, tin whistle, flute, certs on the seasonal circuit, Victoria, BC Barra MacNeils contacted me bouzouki, guitar, stepdancing), the Barra MacNeils Christmas with a proposal. They said they Boyd (mandolin, fiddle, guitar, shows always feature a highly ﬁne crafts were coming to the West Coast banjo, percussion, stepdancing) entertaining brand of traditional and really wanted to perform on and Jamie Gatti (bass). seasonal fare mixed with enter- artisan foods Salt Spring. Well, you can prob- taining stories and new musical ably imagine my delight! twists; stamped with their lush designer fashions This is a group that has been The Barra MacNeils live harmonies and intricate instru- Your Island. Your Newspaper. craft distilleries and wineries together for quite some time mental stylings. Their show has and with good reason. Over 27 concert experience been touring nationally, as well years, the family ensemble has as in America, to sold-out houses released 17 recordings, won brings so much more for years. multiple awards and headlined Fans can look forward to clas- NOW AVAILABLE! major festivals across the world. to the stage than most sic favourites, including O Holy Growing up in Sydney Mines, Night, Ave Maria, A Christmas in Cape Breton Island on Canada’s live acts ever can. Killarney and Auld Lang Syne, as East Coast, they were steeped in well as some comedy, seasonal Hearing Aid the Cape Breton traditions and stories, music, singing, dance their music shows their strong The Barra MacNeils live con- and memories that will extend Celtic roots and musical artistry. cert experience brings so much beyond the season and last a life- CLEAN AND CHECK CLINICS. This diverse and talented family more to the stage than most time. group continues to wow audi- live acts ever can. Multiple lead The Barra MacNeils show is ences around the world with vocalists, beautiful sibling har- on Friday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at their captivating vocals, harmo- monies and top-drawer instru- ArtSpring. Stocking Stuffers Viva Chorale! Society Meadowbrook Seniors’ Residence Viva Salt Spring Island, BC Gifts Ideas 121 Atkins Road CANADA & Clinic will be held upstairs on the Main Floor Chorale! F immediately right on short hallway Our choir would like to thank the community and our generous sponsors for helping to make our recent concerts a great success. New Stock in Weekly Drop in or call for an appointment Sponsors: 778.353.3012 Apple Photo & Imaging Mouats LED Flashlights Tire Chains Bank of Montreal Pharmasave Tuesday December 1st, and January 5th Black Sheep Books Pod Contemporary Power Inverters Car Audio Accessories CIBC Salt Spring Clothing Company 9:30 - 12:00 pm Country Grocer Salt Spring Pharmacy Headlight Upgrades Tool Kits Elderberry Yarns Ste ch Fine Art SALT SPRING 778.353.3012 OAK BAY 250.598.9884 Fogarty Accounting & Tax Services ri y Foods and much more!! KENWOOD & 101 - 164 Kings Lane 402 - 1990 Fort Street, Victoria Hepburn Tree Farm TJ Beans JVC STEREOS Long & McQuade Windsor Plywood $ Mid Island Co-op from 95

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Longtime teacher returns to studio OLD SALTYSTORE FASHION AND HOME ACCENTS Sandra Didrikson Locke Having taught for so many years, I know how to play around with CUSTOMER shows at KiZmit colour. And colour is very important to me,” Locke said. APPRECIATION DAY BY ELIZABETH NOLAN Locke is known in some circles for DRIFTWOOD STAFF her garden, where colour and tex- 10% - 50% OFF Sandra Didrikson Locke, a woman ture inform plant choices in a slop- From top: Sandra who helped local high school stu- ing view down Beddis Road toward Didrikson Locke’s EVERYTHING dents discover their individual artis- the sea. Some of that life has shown Bee painting, IN THE STORE tic journeys as a Gulf Islands Second- up in her recent paintings, such as and Past, part ary School art teacher for 27 years, the intensely expressive oil simply of a series of FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20 9-5:30 pm has found some much-needed time called Bee. Locke explained that this three works PRIZES ALL DAY! to focus on her own creative powers scene of an insect sourcing nectar DEMOS, SAMPLES in the four years since retirement. from an open flower was inspired that combine “I finally decided it’s time to quit by the light of a summer’s day, but imagery of an and do my own work,” Locke said somehow darkness crept in. The eyeball and during a recent visit to KiZmit Gale- slightly threatening background to planet Earth. ria and Café, where some of her new the happy scene suggests the deep Locke’s exhibit works are on display for the month troubles pollinator species are suf- continues at of November. fering, which is just barely starting to KizMit Galeria Locke attended the University of bridge human consciousness. Alberta’s prestigious fine arts pro- Detrimental human actions to the and Café, open OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK gram and converted her final year environment and the call to change Thursdays 250.537.5551 into an education degree. Both in also inspired the show’s centrepiece, through her studies and as a teacher she has a large triptych of abstract/fantasy Sundays, until explored and become comfortable type images. These combine the Nov. 29. with a variety of techniques, from imagery of an eyeball with the Earth printmaking to ceramics. Painting as seen from high above in three things, maybe you can influence is something she’s been drawn to, views: Past, Present and Future. people to think about them.” though she enjoys moving back and Locke’s message here is clear. On the flip side is what we stand forth between mediums. “The show is about the impor- to lose if the message doesn’t sink “One of the nice things about tance of climate: what it was, what in. Café visitors have been especially printmaking is you put something it is and what it will be if we don’t drawn to Locke’s landscape scene down and it stays there forever. My smarten up,” she said. of Green Lake in the Chilcotin, in paintings usually evolve quite a bit,” An image of a horse running into which shimmering light is reflected Locke said, describing a process the viewer’s space is called Escape, on the lake surface under a blue sky, in which the painting dictates the and contains a similar message that all glimpsed behind towering aspens action and the artist becomes almost there is no hiding from reality. in near silhouette. The scene inspires a medium for the work. “I guess that’s one of the luxuries the same sense of calm that being in “I’m also very intuitive in my art. of being an artist. If you feel these nature provides. Entry ballot for Salt Spring Island Red Letter Days Contest

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Fiona Foster For HISTORY Fire Trustee 23 year resident Kiln project honours Japanese settlers local business Event will feature tour D.W. Salty D.W. Salty person is looking for material and stories is looking for material 10 years fire dept. for his column, experience for his column, BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF Streets of Streets of PLEASE VOTE DEC. 1, 2015 The Japanese Garden Soci- Salt Spring Salt Spring D.W. Salty is looking D.W. Salty is looking for ety and Parks and Recreation Island. for material for his material for his column, Commission invites the public Island. column, Streets of to attend the grand opening Streets of Salt Spring Island of Salt Spring’s newest heri- Salt Spring tage site on Sunday, Nov. 29 If you have information between 1 and 3 p.m. Island on any of our streets, If you have please contact us at: “We invite you to join us in If you have If you have information E information on any 250-537-9933 or celebrating the completion of information on any on any of our streets, [email protected] of our streets, this project, and to reflect on of our streets, please contact us at: please contact 250-537-9933 or the Japanese-Canadian pio- please contact us at: [email protected] neers and the history of Salt us at: 250-537-9933 or Spring in the early 1900s,” said 250-537-9933 or [email protected] Rumiko Kanesaka, president of [email protected] the Japanese Garden Society. The event comes fewer Rose Murakami at a recent tour of “My name is Katie Hicks and I recently than 10 months after a group the kiln site. D.W. Salty is looking for became Branch Manager after working of islanders was inspired to material for his column, here as a Financial Services Manager. I restore a 100-year-old charcoal It is one of two known charcoal Streets of love working and living on Salt Spring kiln used by early Japanese set- pits in Mouat Park. Salt Spring Island tlers. Many Japanese Canadians Island and I really enjoy working in If you have information on the baking industry. I have a passion Kanesaka said three inter- in the Gulf Islands produced any of our streets, please for providing quality customer service, pretive panels — discussing charcoal from alder wood contact us at: 250-537-9933 or financial planning and a desire to help the kiln’s history, uses and cul- for salmon canneries, soap [email protected] people achieve their goals.” tural significance — have been manufacturers and explosives “Did you know BMO was the first bank on installed next to the site, which factories along coastal Brit- is near the main entrance to ish Columbia. The settlers Salt Spring island, and it opened in 1946? PHOTOS BY JEN MACLELLAN Mouat Park in Ganges. D.W. Salty is looking for material forsold charcoal to supplementD.W. Salty is looking for material for Please come in and say hello. Mention A restored kiln in what is now Mouat Parkhis column,was created by Japanese his column, this ad and receive a small gift!” The kiln’s restoration is a settlers to produce charcoal a centuryStreets ago. The ofrestoration Salt Spring project Island was their seasonal fishing incomes Streets of Salt Spring Island reminder of Salt Spring’s Japa- using traditional techniques a partnership between Salt Spring’s JapaneseIf you have Garden information Society on any and of theour If you have information on any of our nese-Canadian pioneers, many streets, please contact us at: brought to Canada from streets, please contact us at: of whom never returned to the Parks and Recreation Commission. 250-537-9933 or Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture. 250-537-9933 or island following the federal [email protected] PARC staff and JGS members [email protected] government-imposed forced Canadians lived on Salt Spring when fighting stopped in 1945. undertook the project earlier relocation and internment before the war. According to Isaburo Tasaka, who lived on in 2015 with assistance from during the Second World War. Salt Spring’s Rose Murakami, Salt Spring from 1905 to 1929, Steve Nemtin, a resident of As many as 140 Japanese only a fraction ever returned built the original charcoal pit. Galiano Island who has thor- oughly researched the Gulf Islands’ historical charcoal pits. UP TO 61% OFF! Paderno Granite fry pans feature our toughest, most durable, Nemtin, who has restored non-stick coating that we have ever tested. Durable riveted several kilns on Galiano, will handles and an encapsulated bottom pad. attend the Nov. 29 celebration DRIFTWOOD AD20cm/8” GranitePROOF fry pan. List: $129.00. Now $49.99! to offer site tours and back- 24cm/9.5” Granite fry pan. List: $139.00. Now $59.99! 28cm/11” Granite fry pan. ground information. The event

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FUNDRAISER Whisky tasters gather to raise funds for Copper Kettle Charity event on Saturday, Nov. 21 at available for Saturday’s Salt Spring Island. “We hope to make a Tickets are available ArtSpring. event, which runs from 4 The heels of the bottles huge contribution to the in advance and must be gets connoisseurs Whiskies available at to 5:30 p.m., thanks to the will also be raffled or auc- Copper Kettle’s mission purchased by Friday, Nov. the tasting event include generosity of the Edring- tioned at the end of the to help those Salt Spring- 20 by contacting Richard excited the Highland Park 18 year ton Group, a producer of tasting, and the first 50 ers in need,” said the club Lee at weerockwhisky@ old, the Macallan Sienna, Scotch whisky. tickets purchased will be in a press release. hotmail.com or at 250- Salt Spring Island’s Wee and the Macallan Rare A full 100 per cent of entered into a prize draw “This is a tremendous 537-4865. Rock Whisky Club is host- Cask, which the club says the profits will support for a package of items opportunity to try some Tickets will not be sold ing a taste-filled fund- most people “would be the Copper Kettle group that includes a bottle of incredible whiskies while at the door. raiser for Copper Kettle stretched to purchase” in its efforts to help the Highland Park Dark Ori- supporting our commu- Participants must be at Community Partnership but have been made homeless and needy on gins. nity.” least 19 years of age.

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BY KJELL LIEM SOLAR scholarship PROJECT It’s been nearly a year since completion of the solar panel installation on the gym roof of the Gulf Islands Secondary School. After a summer of glorious sunshine, it’s time to check on how the system has performed compared with expectations. While the rated output of the solar array is 21 kilowatts (kW) we had expected small losses at various stages — the panels themselves, the wiring and inverters — to reduce the maximum power into the grid to about 17 kW on very sunny days. So how has it performed? Beyond expectations! During May, June and July we regularly saw the output above 18 kW, with some days over 19kW — a system efficiency of over 90 per cent compared to the industry norm of 80 per cent. This is attributable to the care taken in the design and installation of the system. Of course that’s not the whole story. You can read the full report at www.saltspringcommuni- RESPECT tyenergy.com. By early October we had already surpassed our predicted annual output with a further 2800 units expected for the rest of the year. This great result means that the amount of money available for the winner of next year’s solar scholarship will be more than expected. The system has also performed well operationally. It shut down auto- Our country thrives on mutual respect. Planning a pipeline works when matically as expected for safety reasons during several BC Hydro power diﬀerent communities discuss and agree on a path forward. Learn about failures. When the power came back on, so did our system. how pipeline companies work to engage the public, hear concerns and There’s still some work to do. ﬁnd the best solutions. One area that still needs work is the monitoring system to show the school how much electricity is being produced from the sun. This work is well in hand. As well, we are still looking for a suitable electric vehicle Delivering Canada’s energy. Every day. charging station at the school. Lastly, planned educational materials to accompany the renewable energy aspect of the installation are now in preparation. Learn more about pipelines in your life at: A big thanks again to all those aboutpipelines.com who contributed to this successful project. With your time, talent and financial contributions, it was truly a community effort!

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PHOTOS BY JEN MACLELLAN Meals on Wheels drivers, from Jen Smith with left, Ann Stewart, Lee Sollitt, prepared meals. The Faces of Irene Currie, Nancy McCullough and Hugh McCullough.

FROM THE DRIVERS: “My very ﬁ rst delivery I couldn’t get in the “I enjoy any contact I get with the clients. Meals on Wheels house and from round the back I heard a The program helps many people stay in faint ‘Help.’ No key was available and I had their homes after they are not fully able to Salt Spring program to call 911. The lady had a fractured hip. So care for themselves. I saw this clearly when I hope clients don’t mind that if I don’t see my mother used the service well into her 90s a cornerstone of care them I always have a good look around in and I hope it is around if I need it someday. case they have fallen in the bathroom.” There is no place like home!” ZILLAH PARKER ANNE MACLEANNELSON

FROM CLIENTS: Madaleine “We have been so thankful to Meals on Jordan Wheels, wonderful quality and presenta- greets Arthur tion. We are not exactly in the position of This year sees Meals on Wheels celebrate its 42nd anniversary of Black as she the elderly (well, yes, I suppose we are on the elderly side!) and we are lonely, but we are delivering hot and nutritious meals to Salt Spring Island residents. receives her so encouraged that there is an organization In addition to the nutritional benefits chronically ill. hot lunch on Salt Spring Island that is so attuned to available through the delivery of a hot meal “Meals on Wheels is a wonderful grass- from Meals the needs of people like us.” once a day, the program, also provides roots service designed to help vulnerable on Wheels. ANONYMOUS COUPLE social contact for seniors and people with seniors in our community remain in their disabilities who live alone, and the security home with this little bit of assistance,” says FROM THE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR: of knowing that a friendly volunteer will program administrator Catherine Bennett. “Why have I been doing Meals On Wheels “Drivers come to volunteer with Meals on check on their well-being on delivery days “For some clients, having the volunteer for the last eight years? Well, I don’t join Wheels for many reasons, but one thing is and respond quickly if an emergency arises. deliver a hot meal to their home is the only committees or sit on boards or otherwise obvious to me: drivers are committed and The program helps seniors and people form of social contact they may have. It is make myself useful, so taking lunch to peo- stay volunteering with the program for with disabilities retain their independence that contact with the volunteers that is so ple who need it alleviates a lot of social many years. I have a wonderful, dedicated in their own homes for as long as possible important. They build a relationship that is guilt. Plus I get to meet a lot of characters group! They really enjoy meeting the clients.” and provides short-term convalescent care the cornerstone of care in a community like — never a bad thing for a writer.” CATHERINE BENNETT, and on-going assistance for those who are Salt Spring Island.” ARTHUR BLACK MOW ADMINISTRATOR One woman’s journey from client to driver BY ANKE SMEELE

You’d be surprised at how caused extreme nausea and who would arrive soon, All that seems long ago, of the recipients on an many of my friends return a inability to tolerate even sips the car in the driveway, the but a vivid memory still. I ongoing basis there is a kind of puzzled look when I of fluids for most of those knock on the door, the smile have been a volunteer “on- rapport even for that mention that I am a “on-call” weeks in care. and friendly greeting with call” driver ever since and I short while that I come to Meals on Wheels driver. For three months I was the warm dish and dessert am always glad to say “yes” their door and have a little Turns out not everyone is not allowed to drive, able to to hand to me! It provided when the coordinator Cath- chat while giving them aware of the ongoing support manage at home only with enough motivation that day erine Bennett contacts me. their lunch or supper for provided in the community the help of caring friends who to have my shower, decide Now that I know some that day. ANKE SMEELE by the Meals on Wheels Pro- brought soups, did or took on what to wear and take my gram. me shopping and took me out time to be ready. for short walks as tolerated. The warm meal itself was WE ARE Then and there I told That is where I was always the highlight of that introduced to the Meals day, actually . . . relieving Meals On Wheels her that once I was on Wheels service by the me of the guilty thoughts homecare professionals. other days that I should be able to drive again I To encourage me to do less lazy, think of something I Are you fi nding it increasingly more diffi cult to some cooking as I was able, to do, cook a meal. Nothing cook meals for yourself or your spouse? I would volunteer for they suggested I try to have really interested me much, Are you recently widowed or out of hospital on the road to recovery and fi nding it diffi cult to shop and a hot meal delivered at least although I knew that I need- sure! cook that daily meal? three times a week. ed to regain my former good I guess I was not all that Looking back on it now, health and strength. Then we may be able to help. familiar with Meals on this suggestion worked out One day, one of the driv- Wheels either until that time very well in more ways than ers even suggested I come now nine years ago when I expected. along to keep her company MEALS on WHEELS is a non profi t organization came home from a seven- That first month, some on the route. I really enjoyed dedicated to providinga meal hot nutritional and so mealsmuch to peoplemore! week recuperation and reha- days went by that I was that and saw fi rst-hand how in need of some assistance. Delivered by volunteers to bilitation at Victoria General not very keen to get myself she managed to brighten your home. The subsidized cost is $7.75 Hospital. dressed or do anything more some of the homebound My condition was still than the essentials required clients’ day. If you or a family member are interested in receiving quite weak following a com- to get me through if I was not Then and there I told MEALS ON WHEELS or have any questions please contact pletely sudden haemor- expecting a visitor or a walk. her that once I was able to Catherine: MEALS ON WHEELS administrator 250 537 5561 rhagic cerebellar stroke suf- Pretty soon, I got to enjoy drive again I would volun- fered eight weeks prior that thinking about the driver teer for sure! extension 4 at Greenwoods Elder Care Society. 24 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 CLASSIFIEDS www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood CALL DRIFTWOOD 250-537-9933 Classifiedswww.gulfislandsdriftwood.com 03űűűt07&3 $-"44*'*&%40/ű-*/&61%"5&%%"*-: PLACE AN AD DEADLINES WHAT IT COSTS YOUR AD ON-LINE BOOK YOUR AD In person at 328 Lower Ganges Rd., Ganges Class display deadline: Monday 4pm 3 LINE CLASSIFIEDS: All ads booked in ON-LINE Word ad deadline: Tuesday 9:30am By telephone 250-537-9933 or fax 250-537-2613 $14.00 - additional lines $1.00 ea the Driftwood Classifieds Book your classifieds online - By email to [email protected] Too Late To Classify: Tuesday 1pm open 24 hours a day All ads are posted to BCClassified.com appear on-line at By post to Driftwood, 328 Lower Ganges Rd., www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com or www.bcclassified.com Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V3 EMPLOYMENT/LEGAL ADS: bcclassified.com 3 line rate $16.50 - additional lines $1.00 ea Auto ads also listed on line at Payment www.bcautocentral.com By cash, debit, Mastercard or Visa. Classifieds are prepaid. DISPLAY ADS: $14.00 per col. inch

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Noreen Sylvia (Nonnie) Christian HALLAM, Marianne Leber NoreenNov Sylvia 6, 2012 (Nonnie) - Oct. 27, 2015Christian Jack Charles, B.A., July 25, 1937-October 24, 2015 Born at Edmonton,Nov 6, 2012 Alberta - Oct. 27,to Henry 2015 and Lilian M.A., Ph.D. It is with great sadness that we Holland, Nov. 6th, 1912. announce the passing of Marianne PredeceasedBorn at Edmonton, by her Albertaparents; to and Henry her andhusband, Lilian GAY PHILANTHROPIST, Leber on October 24, 2015 at age 78 in W. Gordon, son John and her siblings. ATHEIST, the oncology unit of the Royal Jubilee Holland,Survived Nov. by 6th,daughter 1912. Maureen, 3 grandchildren ENVIRONMENTALIST, Hospital in Victoria. Marianne was a andPredeceased 3 great-grand by children. her parents; and her husband, SOCIALIST, resident of Ganges from 1982 to 2006 Nonnie died at Greenwoods Eldercare Society, 1ST NATIONS AND working as an interior decorator and as a nurses’ aide at SaltspringW. Gordon, Island son Johnon Oct.27th, and her siblings.2015. ANIMAL RIGHTS the Lady Minto Hospital in the early 1980’s. ASurvived heartfelt by thank- daughter you Maureen,to the staff 3 atgrandchildren Greenwoods SUPPORTER 1975 Marianne will be greatly missed by her husband for their thoughtful care of Noreen in her last months. Hubert, daughters Helga (Wade), Rita (Thomas), and 3 great-grand children.} Jack was conceived at his grandmother’s Janet (John) and son Peter (Karen); four grandchildren Nonnie died at Greenwoods Eldercare Society, Haliburton, Ont. cottage on the Thanksgiving Kirsten, Danen, Christopher and Annie; three great weekend of 1927 the only place where his grandchildren, Savana, Lukas and Ren; her brothers Saltspring Island on Oct.27th, 2015. unacknowledged lesbian mother and father retired and their families, and many wonderful friends. A heartfelt thank-Gordon you to the staff Alton at Greenwoods to the bedroom at the same time. Born in Toronto All are deeply saddened and mourn her passing. Feb. 13, 1955 - Nov. 1, 2015 in June 1928 he died on Salt Spring Island, B.C. 2003 Marianne’s family thank all for their support during for their thoughtfulAlton, care ofGordon, Noreen inknown her last bymonths. many on Nov. 14, 2015. He was predeceased by both parents in 1979 and his sister in 2004. this diffi cult time. world-wide} by his online moniker, Jack graduated from Honour Biology at U. of T. with 1st class honours in 1952, “Tailgunnerson,” passed away suddenly obtained his M.A. in stream studies in 1954 and his Biology Specialist teaching certifi cate at the age of sixty on the fi rst of the same year. He taught in a grammar school in London, England, in high schools November,Gordon 2015 at Altonhis home near in Toronto and Montreal. While a Teaching Master at the Ontario Science Centre he Zoë Diane Woodside (nee Dockerill) Ganges,Feb. BC 13, on 1955 Salt Spring- Nov. Island.1, 2015 1939 – 2015 Gordy was born to parents Merle and Isabelle on Feb. completed and obtained his Ph.D. in Zoology from U.of T. in 1974. He concluded his Alton, Gordon, known by many teaching career in a Community College in Lindsay, Ontario. Zoë grew up in West Vancouver, and later became 13, 1955 in Red Deer, AB where he would remain until his late thirties whenworld-wide he relocated by histo Salt online Spring moniker, Island, Reportedly “saved” at Eglinton Baptist Tabernacle in Toronto at age 14, by age 20 in a long-time resident of Saltspring Island. Predeceased “Tailgunnerson,” passed away suddenly university he was enlightened and became a life-long atheist. Jack was well into his 20s by her parents, Doris and Phil, and her husband, BC. On the island, the proud father of three (now grown) children eventuallyat found the happiness age of sixtyworking on at thethe Mouat’s fi rst of when he fi nally accepted being gay. Since his mother, his father’s younger brother and two Lynn, she is survived by her daughter Denise, November, 2015 at his home near Hallam cousins were gay he was convinced of a strong genetic component in his being grandson Garrett, sisters Avis (Frank), Sylvia (Sergey), Hardware store and/or Windsor Plywood, doing odd carpentry jobs as wellGanges, as other BC work on Salt in almost Spring any Island. trade (this physically attracted to his own gender, brother Phil (Frances), and their families. Gordy was born to parents Merle and Isabelle on Feb. In Ontario he had a part-time antique business, a pet shop in Toronto, and in 1991 An accomplished seamstress and beautiful knitter, “jack-of-all-trades” was master of most!), and connecting online13, 1955 with in many Red Deer,veterans AB of where war, theirhe would family remain members, until on Salt Spring Island he had a small art gallery, a B&B for several years then a succession Zoë also enjoyed pottery. She loved to be on the dance his late thirties when he relocated to Salt Spring Island, fl oor, and as a teenager, taught us all how to do the those currently involved in the military, and others involved of tenants. inBC. the On confl the icts island, of our the past.proud He’dfather beenof three fascinated (now grown) with twist. She had a special passion for afghan dogs. She He would like to be remembered as a caring and compassionate gay man who always hischildren dad’s eventuallywar stories found as a happinesschild and workinghe continued at the Mouat’sto gain was a successful entrepreneur, and with her husband felt sympathy for minorities and the disadvantaged. At university he helped organize a asHardware much knowledge store and/or as possible Windsor over Plywood, the years. doing Via oddthe petition against racism. On Salt Spring Island he spent many hours working on two by her side, opened a popular delicatessen store on internetcarpentry using jobs hisas well alias, as “Tailgunnerson,” other work in almost numerous any trade friends (this petitions seeking clemency for Robert Latimer, the loving father who ended the incredible the island, where she shared her gourmet talents. were“jack-of-all-trades” made and Gordy was received master ofmany most!), cards and and connecting messages WA private family gathering will be held in her online with many veterans of war, their family members, suffering of his daughter Tracy. He was a supporter of Omar Khadr. of thanks for helping countless war vets and for the work In mid 2006 he received a substantial bequest from his sister and was able to indulge his memory. She will be missed by her family and friends. hethose did currently encouraging involved thanks in theand military, remembrance and others for, involved“Those philanthropy. Later that year he gave over $10,000 to “Positively Africa” an organization Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, a donation to whoin the gave confl so icts much of ourfor the past. lives He’d of so been many.” fascinated In recent with established by two islanders. That was the year he donated more than the minimum to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. years,his dad’s Gordy war was stories blessed as ato child be able and to hetravel continued all over toNorth gain establish a named fund at Salt Spring Island Foundation, the “Jack Hallam on behalf America,as much to knowledge old battle aslocations possible in over Europe, the years.to many Via army the internet using his alias, “Tailgunnerson,” numerous friends of GLOSSI (gays and lesbians of S.S.I.) In 2007, through the Lambda Foundation, he bases, and to meet his online friends in person. wereGordy made isand survived Gordy receivedby his manyson, cardsJames and Alton, messages of provided funds for two annual Human Rights awards for grade 12 students at Gulf Islands of thanks for helping countless war vets and for the work S.S. In 2008 his endowment at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay was for two entrance Victoria, BC, two daughters, Jessica Alton, of Penhold, AB,he did and encouraging Krista Alton thanks who and lives remembrance in Red Deer, for, AB “Those with bursaries for needy 1st nation students. In 2009 his largest endowment $100,000, was Bill Rhodes who gave so much for the lives of so many.” In recent for graduate and undergraduate scholarships in the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual his son-in-law Robert Nonni and granddaughters, May 5, 1946 – Kassandra,years, Gordy Jasia was andblessed Vee-Enna, to be able his to friend travel (andall over mother North Diversity Studies at his alma mater, University College in U.of T. In September 2010 he America, to old battle locations in Europe, to many army endowed two Animal Rights awards in the Sociology Department of Brock University. November 8, 2015 to his children), Susan Alton (nee Jobagy) of Penhold, AB,bases, several and to extended meet his onlinefamily friends members in person. including aunts, Jack was an ardent animal lover. Over his whole life he had six dogs and 17 cats. On his Gordy is survived by his son, James Alton, of Salt Spring hobby farm he had a nuclear family (midwife to one) of donkeys (now at the Bill passed in his sleep uncles, and cousins and countless friends who scatter theVictoria, globe. BC, He two was daughters,preceded in Jessica death Alton, by four of brothers,Penhold, Donkey Sanctuary of Canada south of Guelph), two pigs, one potbellied and a number early Sunday with his wife Gene,AB, and Terry, Krista Dave, Alton and who Tommy lives in Alton, Red Deer, his grandma, AB with of pygmy goats. Jacks’ last dog Blaze a Lab/great Dane cross was the “love of his life” Barbara by his side in his his son-in-law Robert Nonni and granddaughters, home on Morningside Road. Florence Alton (with whom he was very close), and his incredibly intelligent and affectionate. She was euthanized with Snugger, one of his part parents,Kassandra, Merle Jasia and and Isabelle Vee-Enna, Alton. his friend (and mother Siamese cats in Dec. 2008. Bart, Snugger’s half brother, Jack’s last companion animal, was Bill will be remembered to his children), Susan Alton (nee Jobagy) of Penhold, for his off the wall sense of The Tower Museum in Bassingbourn, England, euthanized at age 19 in December 2011. whereAB, several Gordy’s extended father family was membersstationed includingin WWII, aunts, is Several years after arriving in B.C. in 1990, Jack was a founding member of GLOSSI, humour and jokes, his kindness, uncles, and cousins and countless friends who scatter generosity and his trust in all people currently closed due to need for major repair. In lieu gays and lesbians of Salt Spring Island. He was on its executive for three years, a co-grand ofthe fl globe.owers, donationsHe was preceded can be inmade death via by the four 91st brothers, Bomb he encountered. marshall for its second Pride Parade in 2008 and again in 2009. GroupGene, Terry,Memorial Dave, Association and Tommy via Alton, the Online his grandma, link: Jack leaves behind his cousin Rick Hallam and partner Mike Mitchener, gay activist Bill was born in Calgary and attended The Alberta http://www.91stbombgroup.com/Florence Alton (with whom he was or very by mailclose), to: and 3674 his friends Gerald Hannon and Edward Jackson, animal and human rights activist Norman College of Art while working as a Calgary fi refi ghter. Sunsetparents, Lane, Merle Oxnard, and Isabelle CA Alton.93035 (checks payable to Taylor all in Toronto. On S.S.I. Jack will be remembered by his many GLOSSI friends He bought the fi re hall in Fulford Harbour in “TheThe 91st Tower BGMA”) Museum in Bassingbourn, England, Gordon and husband George, Scott and partner Bruce, Caffyn and Melanie and James as 1982 and recreated it many times over. As an artist whereSpecial Gordy’s instructions father should was stationed read: Donation in WWII, to the is currently closed due to need for major repair. In lieu well as dear friend Zelly Taylor. his creations took different forms, glass fusing Tower Museum in memory of Gordon Alton. of fl owers, donations can be made via the 91st Bomb sandblasting, custom tiles, ceramics and sculpting in A memorial service will be held Nov. 21, 2015 from Jack directed that his ashes, mixed with those of Blaze and three of his cats, Snoopy, Group Memorial Association via the Online link: Snugger and Bart be scattered within the 19 Cusheon Creek acres that his and hundreds paper maché for which he won countless awards and 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Royal Canadian Legion recognition. He loved his life and friends in Mexico http://www.91stbombgroup.com/ or by mail to: 3674 of other’s donations to The Land Conservancy, helped save from development. Jack locatedSunset Lane,at 120 Oxnard,Blain Rd, CA Salt 93035 Spring (checks Island, BC. payable to would like his favorite charities to be known: Amnesty International, Oxfam, Medecins where he could create in a tropical paradise. Bill will remain in the hearts and memories of his “The 91st BGMA”) Sans Frontieres, Stephen Lewis Foundation, UNHCR, UNICEF, Egale, Canadian Special instructions should read: Donation to the family and friends who loved him. Lesbian and Gay Archives, World Animal Protection, The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada, Tower Museum in memory of Gordon Alton. A special thanks to those who made it possible for Zoocheck, David Suzuki Foundation and Ecojustice. In July 2011 he became a member A memorial service will be held Nov. 21, 2015 from him to stay at home till the end, home care nurses, of the Farewell Foundation for the right to Die. He was also a member of Dying With 1:00pm to 3:00pmNews at theUpdates Royal Canadian Legion Dignity and looked forward to their possible support in providing information for his hospice, Red Cross, Beacon Community Services, located at 120 Blain Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC. fi nal exit. He supported a number of Salt Spring organizations. In addition to the Salt and his Doctor Kalf. Follow the Driftwood on Twitter Spring Island Foundation, the Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre, ArtSpring, S.S. Celebrations of life will be held in Mexico this Library Foundation, SWOVA, Senior Services Society, the Japanese Garden Society and winter and on Salt Spring this spring. http://twitter.com/GIDriftwood the Salt Spring Forum. Y Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com CLASSIFIEDS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 | 25 DEADLINES DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIEDS TUESDAY 9:30 AM classifi[email protected]

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Christmas on Salt Spring it all starts with... Saturday, PHOTOS WITH SANTA Dec. 5th

Activities provided by your Salt Spring Arts Council KIDS ACTIVITIES: • arts and crafts for young & old • ornament making • cookie decorating • hot chocolate • mandarin oranges & candy canes Please bring a non-perishable food item or a donation for the Food Bank

1:00 pm SANTA ARRIVES 1:15-3:00 pm PHOTOS WITH SANTA Welcome Santa as he flies into in Salt Spring Elementary Gymnasium Ganges Harbour with Santa will ride to SS Elementary in a Salt Spring Air. Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue truck, where he Children can greet Santa on the will spend the next two hours posing Ganges float plane dock. for photos taken by the Driftwood. The following week Apple Photo will have the developed pictures “Salt Spring Arts Council”, ready to be picked up!

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This great event could not happen without the support of all of you, so thank you all! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH

LIGHT-UP GANGES DgiM Bring your family and enjoy seeing Ganges Village being turned into Salt Spring’s Christmas Village!