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'Awesome' herring spawnm• harbour Largest-in-memory phenomenon recorded

BY ELIZABETH NOLAN DR IFT WOO D ST AFF Ganges Harbour area resi­ dents are reporting a larger than usual herring spawn that some have called the "biggest in living Il)emory." The jelly slick has covered metres of rocky shoreline and provided a feast for ra1,1cous seagulls and other shorebirds over the past week. "I've lived here on. a water­ ,Jmnt lot in. Ganges Har:.bour for 20 years and been on the island 40 years .and have never wit­ . nessed anything like what hap­ pened this year," said Churchill PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY Road resident John Woodward. Salt Spring firefighters tackle a fire at the B.C. Amb ul ance Services building Of} Ki ngs Lane on Sunday night Woodward a nd others reported seeing hundreds, if not thousands, of seagulls feeding on the herring roe dur­ EMERGENCY SERVICES ing low tide. · "For some unknown reason, whether through better man­ agement or natural processes, Blaze destroys ambulance station this year there has been a very large herring spawn through­ 'll d · t' t' Two ambulance service employees stationed Witness Bob Rogers was working at home out the whole of the coast." Cause St I Un er 1nves 1ga IOn inthebuildingwhenthefirebrokeoutescaped onhiscomputerwhenhenoticedthefireat Jake Schweigert is a scientist from the structure without injuries. around 8:30p.m. with the Department of Fisher­ BY ELIZABETH NOLAN & SEAN MCINTYRE An estimated 26 firefighters worked until "I saw the first responder coming up Leisure ies and Oceans' Pacific region. DRIFTWOOD STAFF 2:30a.m. before the fire was fully extinguished. Lane and I thought, 'That is strange,' because He said that while the DFO sur­ Investigators continue to search for the Fire and water damage gutted the 40-year-old they usually don't come that way unless some­ vey team has not yet visited cause of a dramatic Sunday night fire that cedar structure, leaving the island's paramed- thing's Wrong. Then I stuck my head out the Salt Spring this year, he wa:s not destroyed the island's ambulance station at ics in search of a new facility. The provincial window and said, 'Oh dear."' surprised to hear about a suc­ 164 Kings Lane. · ambulance service rents the site from a private Rogers recounted seeing an initial flare-up cessful spawning. "We aren't ruling anything out," said Salt owner. in the carport area move rapidly into build- "Ganges Harbour is prob- Spring Fire Chief Dave Enfield. Bob Gallaher, director of Vancouver Island ing's peak. . ablyone of the most consistent Enfield said the fire likely broke out near the operations for the BC Ambulance Service, told "I could see that it was giving the firefight­ spots on the coast-we expect building's carport at 8:30 p.m. The fire spread the Victoria Times Colonist the fire destroyed ers a lot of grief. I think every fire truck on the to have some spawning there quickly to the two-storey home's attic area, he some equipment, computers, supplies and the island was there, and they kept having to come every year," Schweigert said. added. By midnight, sections of the building's crew's personal items. Gallaher was not avail- back down for oxygen and other supplies." Herring are considered an roof had collapsed. able to provide for comment on Tuesday. FIRE co ntinued on A2 · HERRING continued on A2

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CALL GAIL, SEAN OR AMY IF YOU NEWSBEAT SEE NEWS HAPPENING - 250·537·9933 DFO divers set to check out herring spawn HERRING conti nued from A1 important indicator species because their health affects many other marine ani­ mals. Salmon in particular depend on herring for food, but they are also impor­ tant to other fish, marine birds, seals and sea lions. Seagulls and whales like to feed on the roe. Because of that importance, DFO staff monitor the herring spawn in its five major geographical zones of the Pacific: the Queen Charlotte Islands, Prince Rupert, the central coast, the west coast ofVancou­ ver Island and Georgia Strait. Teams of scuba divers survey the spawn­ ing grounds. They were near De Courcy · Island on Monday and expected on Salt Spring within the week. "Herring will spawn just about

PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY BRING it all together SALE anywhere that the urge hits Birds in Ganges Harbour are attracted by a huge herring spawn. weigert said. And despite the seeming plenitude, peo­ •10 stitches including button~ them ... :' The fish also prefer water plants like ple should be careful not to stand on the • Handy snap on/off feet · r-;,-;;. \.1""'11, cl\llt · ,! .(· I sargasso and red algae. egg masses, nor should they remove them. • Pr~tective ha~d cover , "''!'/'···· 1 '\. · JAKE SCHWEIGERT While this year's spawn might seem "People shouldn't cart it off and dump it • AdJustable stitch length · J·· DFO herring specialist large, Schweigert said the herring seem on their gardens, because it's a popular fer­ to know instinctively not to lay more eggs tilizer. Just because it gets exposed to the SALE "Herring will spawn just about anywhere than the environment can handle. sun doesn't mean the fish are not going to $269 that the urge hits them, but generally they "What seems to happen is the herring survive. The herring have evolved to with­ MSLP 1449 seem to louk fo r something in the water come in and start to lay eggs; once the stand having the eggs dried out." column like eelgrass, which is a nice, verti­ eelgrass is saturated, they'll move on. They Schweigert said the eggs should hatch PFAF'F Spring Flyer Specials NOW in effect! cal structure for them to spawn on," Sch- don't want to put out hundreds of layers." into baby herring in about two weeks. SAWYER SEWING CENTRE 250·388·6228 1-888-229-2266 3400 Douglas St. Six hours of firefighting on Sunday night

FIRE knew it was pretty serious.. " POWER conti nued from A1 "I think every fire truck on the As of Tuesday, Salt Spring ambulanc­ es and their crews were stationed at Rogers immediately began setting up the Seabreeze Inne on Fulford-Ganges his camera and tripod to capture images island was there, and they kept Road. of the fire when tlte power went10ut. "They're going to be here at least until Power was restored to nearby homes by the end of the month," said Andy Singh, llp.m. . having to come back down for manager of the Seabreeze Inne. "They Salt Spring Transit manager Ineke checked in yesterday and so far they've de Jong arrived on the scene to move oxygen and other supplies:' been doing fine." the community buses from their loca­ Regular Driftwood website viewers tion near the ambulance building to the BOB ROGERS would have seen the initial fire st01y at 11 a.m. on Monday, followed by video Country Grocer parking lot. Fire witness Chief Enfield thanked staff at Country footage later in the day. Grocer and the Salt Spring Inn for sup­ plying firefighters with refreshments [through Ganges]," said Jeremy Milsom, See rel ated video foota ge at and sandwiches after the incident. co-owner of the Salt Spring Inn. "We ~ "We saw the fire trucks heading off didn't know what it was all about but we www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com ~

ISLANDS TRUST Tide Tables Econorrrlc~owdownshowsup AT FULFORD HARBOUR A.gricheq1Anatytical Pacific Standard Time- me asu red in feet sponsored by Harbours End Marine & Equipment Ltd. at Salt Spring Islands Trust office TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT APRIL m ft' m ft Fewer applications conditions," said regional planning 08 04:45 3.2 10.5 12 01:27 2.5 8.2 WE 11:13 1.2 3.9 su 06: 11 3.0 9.8 manager Leah Hartley at last Thurs­ 17 :53 2.8 9.2 13:30 0.6 2.0 free up resources and day's local Trust committee meeting. 22:59 1.8 5.9 21:39 3.2 10.5 planners' time "We will make good use of the slow­ 09 05:06 3.1 10.2 13 02:25 2.6 8.5 down." TH 11:46 0.9 3.0 MO 06:34 2.9 9.5 A drop in rezoning applications to Numbers released at the meeting 18:53 3.0 9.8 "14:08 0.6 2.0 23:46 2.1 6.9 22:36 3.2 10.5 the Islands Trust's Salt Spring office show the Trust has received no rezon­ compared with this time last year ing applications in 2009. 10 05:27 3.1 10.2 14 03:34 2.7 8.9 FR 12:19 0.7 2.3 TU 06:54 2.9 9.5 means planners should have more "These are a real bellwether of the 19:49 3.1 10.2 14:49 0.7 2.3 time to take care of leftover busi­ economic situation," Hartley added. 11 00:35 2.3 7.5 23:34 3.2 10.5 12 SA ness. Overall, the Trust received appli­ "This certainly reflects what we've cations between January and April anticipated in light of economic 2009, compared to a 2008 total of 42.

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BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF Members of the Salt Spring Library Association voted 21-3 in favour of doing away with audited financial statements during their annual general meeting last week. The change means the library association's financial statements will be examined by an accountant on a "review engagement basis," instead of undergoing a formal auditing process. "The board decided it couldn't justify the cost in the face of requirements," said Peter Sharpe, treasurer of the library association. Neither the province's Library Act, federal government regulations nor the Capital Regional District require library associations in British Columbia to produce audited finan­ cial statements. Sharpe said a quick look into practices carried out by other library associations in the province revealed that most did not have their statements audited. The move is expected to reduce yearly accounting costs from $3,500 to $2,000. "That $1,500 can buy a lot of books," Sharpe added. Board members dismissed concerns raised by one meet­ ing participant who said the library should continue to have statements audited in light of anticipated expendi­ tures associated with the construction of a new library DRIFTWOOD FILE PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY building. Li bra ry boa rd members set out the referendum process required if Ma ry Hawkin s Memorial Li brary will be replaced. Funding aspects of the building project will be managed by the CRD and will not appear on the library association's statements, library board chair Duncan Hepburn said. Board members added that most grant applications do The referendum will ask Salt Spring Island ratepayers if Hepburn, Sharpe and Tilly Crawley were re-elected to the not require associations to have audited financial state­ they approve the borrowing of up to $4.85 million for the board. They will be joined by newcomers David Hart and ments. They did not, however, rule out the option of having construction of a new library building. Doug Robertson. All members were elected by acclamation. statements audited at an additional cost if and when the Previous estimates placed the total cost of a new library Board positions will be assigned at the library board's regu­ need arises. building at roughly $6.85 million, though Hepburn said the lar business meeting on April14. In other library board news: province's tepid construction market may bring costs down. Hepburn reaffirmed the board's dedication to building a The library association has submitted an application new library building in the downtown core. to the federal government's Building Canada Fund for a "This is a golden opportunity," he said. "The challenge for $2-million grant in hopes of covering the difference. A deci­ • Number of library patrons: ...... 6,691 us is to turn the support into a reality." sion is expected within 60 days. • Estimated library visits: ...... 101 ,750 people The process is underway to hire an architect for the In other library news, chief librarian Marilyn Ming project. The successful candidate, selected from a list of 33 reported that the library's acquisition of new materials has • Total circulation: ...... 132,361 items applicants, will be announced by early summer. remained steady in spite of a four-year freeze on the acquisi­ • Website use: ...... 6, 142 hits Public meetings designed to gather input on the library's tions budget. • Inter-library loan requests: ...... 1 ,787 design will be held over the summer. A final cost and design Donated books, "the judicious selection of vendors and a • Number of children's programs: ...... 46 package will be prepared by Sept. 1 in advance of a pro­ favourable U.S. exchange rate" has permitted the library to • Program attendance: ...... SS2 children, 322 adults jected October referendum. maximize its $61,247 budget for new materials. News briefs

ter on a day when snow once erenced the April 1 date as RCMP officers. damaged by a vehicle being the global tuberculosis epi- For the record, again made an appearance the Bush article had done. The owner of a business in driven on them at some demic. on some parts of the island. The Murakami story is, in the area reported the miss- point on Friday evening. The news precedes mem- Bush story not Lessobviouswasthephoto fact, true. ing woman to police after Anyone with information bers' participation in a for real and cutline on Page A4 of the hiker's cat returned from regarding this incident is nation-wide letter-writing the same issue proclaiming Missing a walk in the woods without encouraged to contact Salt campaign to elected repre- Former U.S. president the Ganges boardwalk com- its owner. Spring RCMP at 250-537- sentatives on the subject. George W. Bush is not buy- plete. Photoshop wizards woman found Eleven SAR volunteers 5555. Salt Spring's Karen Ped- ing property on Salt Spring Tim Collins and Uri Cogan Salt Spring Island Search participated in the search. ersen said the announce- Island, contrary to the front- contributed the photo and and Rescue personnel were The operation was suspend- Results Canada ment shows taking time page story in the April1 edi- idea, which was not the first called into action last week ed at 2:40 p.m. when the to write MPs can have an tion of the Driftwood. time they had participated after a woman was reported woman emerged uninjured celebrates impact. Following Driftwood tra- in an April Fool's Day gag missing in the Ganges area. from the trees behind the Residents are invited to "We hope to have any dition, newspaper staff took with the paper. Searchers established an Baptist church. attend .the second meet- and all come to the next advantage of April 1 falling Some confusion may have operations centre near the ing of the country's newest meeting to find out more on a Wednesday to print a arisen when the story about intersection of Atkins and Police seek chapter of Results Canada. about what we do," she provocative but complete- Richard Murakami being Lower Ganges roads by 1:40 Following last month's said. ly untrue story. Judging by ordered by the Islands Trust p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, fields driver meeting, the federal govern- The meeting is on Thurs- reader feedback, it provided to remove the cars on his within an hour of receiv- All three Gulf Islands Sec- ment announced funding of day, April 9 at ArtSpring some much-needed laugh- Rainbow Road property ref- ing the report from island ondary School fields were $127.4 million to help fight between 6:30 and 9:3 0 p.m.

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Fly Carbon Neutral. By working w ith our passengers and implementing strategies to reduce the impact of our services, Harbour Air has become completely carbon neutral. High quality, BC.based carbon offsets are now included with all flights. Next time business or pleasure takes you to the Lower Mainland, sit back, relax and enjoy the ride, knowing that you are part of the solution. A4 I WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2009 I GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT ISLANDS TRUST Tennis application forwarded to ALC 4 Long Harbour Monday - Friday Decision preserves club," writes Bob Holt. "Those payer and will be of tremen­ funds were committed to the dous benefit to the commu­ Post your comment to th is sto ry ® CD -· ® latest indoor tennis previous failed project and nity as a whole." :§~ 0~ online at 5~ i§ ~rt www.gulfislantlsdriftwood.com an qttempt is being made to In an e-mail to the Drift­ ~(!) ->- E«' proposa l 5~ >5 ~~ recover those monies. Other wood, SSTA president Erica ~~ 3~ <("" ~~ tion process if and when the issues surrounding the pro­ Ross confirmed the associa­ 1:20 1:30 1:40 BY SEAN MCINTYRE ALC grants the non-farm use. cess that led to the loss of hun­ tion is considering a multi-use 2:55 3:05 3:15 DRIFTWOOD STAFF "All those other questions dreds of thousands of taxpayer year-round steel building for WtfiftMF'A 3 Vesuvius _ 1.:40 1:50 ,. 2:00 The latest attempt to bring will be dealt with in due course dollars have also been pre­ the site. 2:55 3:05 .., 3:15 Monday - Friday indoor tennis to the islan d during the rezoning process," sented to the government with "The SSTA wants· to create ® ® ® ® ® ® continues as an application Ehring said. a request that there be a full, a new and useful amenity for 5 Fernwood 0~ $g. ~ ~~ ·~ 'll fo r non-farm use within the A 32-name petition oppos­ independent investigation of this island, open and available Monday - Friday ~~ i -~ ~ .2~ Agricultural Land Reserve has ing the proposal on the that project." · to all residents, and at no cost ;;; ~ "ciij ~ ~" lf~ ~~ ® @2 ® !i~ ~0... « .:i 3~ <<> been forwarded to the prov­ grounds that "active indoor Salt Spring's Parks and to the public purse," she said. 0 "' 0~ 6:30 6:37 6:45 6:57 7:04 7:10 E& 8 &30 8:37 8:45 8:57 9:04 9:10 ince's Agricultural Land Com­ recreation is not a permitted Recreation Commission has As for the estimated g~ -:5 ~~ 12:20 12:2.7 12:35 12:40 12:47 12:53 ·z;;E"' ~· ~ .,. ~~ Speaking at last Thursday's nied the staff report presented application so long as no more fund," Ross said, it was col­ _,.,, ""U- <("" 6:05f 6:16F 6:22f - 10:30 10:45 11 :.00 Saturday local Trust committee meeting, to trustees before Thursday's public funding is involved and lected under a Memorandum 2:20 2:35 2:50 S:10 trustee George Ehring empha­ meeting. that "a mutual agreeable writ­ of Agreement with PARC/CRD 6:05 6:35 6:50 12:53 Saturday sized that the decision to fo r­ The petition further states ten auangement regarding and its use is legally restricted. 10:30 10:45 11:00 ward the application does not that "there is plenty of public public accessibility" is estab­ "This money is not 'owned' 2:20 2:35 2:50 , 6:05 6:35 6:50 mean the tennis structure can land available for the 'recre­ lished. by the SSTA to use for any ------~~ ·------~-~ ------~·-·~--~ ----·--·· ... ----·-- ·-' ·- --· be built if the ALC supports ational use' requested." Speaking t o trust ees at purpose it sh ould wish, but 2 Fulfprd Harbour the use. The staff report also includ­ Thursd ay's meeting, Salt according to the terms of the Monday- Friday ALC approval, he said, is ed 11 letters from island resi­ Spring Golf and Country Club agreement, the fund is held in required before representatives dents opposed to the project. president Hamish Simpson trust for the sole purpose of ® CD 0 ® ®I® ® CD CD '® from the Salt Spring Island Golf Man·y of the letters identify a reaffirm ed his club's support creating a replacement facil­ - ' (I) !: ~ c and Country Club and Salt dispute over the ownership for the project. ity for the original [tennis) ~ g ~ 'E 'E "E 'E 6' g ~-~ C> • .r= . o - ~ ~ -d ~-ci .E ,g ~;:; s ~ ~ ~ ~ Spring Tennis Association of funds held by the SSTA as "The proposal is a tremen­ bubble. Legally, it may not be ,;;a: 0 ·-U ~ 8~ ~a: ~- ~ ~ 2 ~ - ".>." . . ~ > 0 (SSTA) can apply for a bylaw reason to not approve the pro­ dous challenge financially for released for any other reason," ~ ~~ ~t . $ ~ ~ ~; ~· >" 3 ~ .i" ~ - . ...J• ...J ;..J CC ·i-' ..J:t: - ~ ~ ... ..::...::. --' "' amendment that would per­ posal. the tennis association, but I Ross added. 7:10 7:16 7:23 7:27 7:30 7:40 7:43 7:47 mit construction of the single­ "There is a dispute over think it is a natural place for She said the document does 9:10 9:16 9:23 9:27 9:30 9:40 9:43 9:47 court indoor tennis facility. the funds SSTA intends to us to come together," he said. not limit the structure's con­ 11:10 11:16 11:~3q.c v 11». :2c>7 11:30 ll:AO .dt41. 11:47 "•V7 3:10 3':16 3:23 3:27 3:30 3:40 3:43 3:47 Project specifics will be dis­ use to proceed with its pro­ "If this can work, this will be a struction to the Portlock Park 5:10 5:15 5:23 5:27 J:30 5:40 5:43 5:47 cussed as part of the applica- posed building at the golf solution at no cost to the tax- site. Saturday 9:10 9:16 9:23 -9:27 9:30 9:40 9:43 9:47 9:54 10:00 ISLANDS TRUST 11 :10 11:16 11:23 11:27 11:30 11:40 11 :43 11 :47 11:54 12:00 3:10 3:16 3:23' 3:27 3:30 3:40 3:43 3:47 3:54 4:00 5:10 5:16 5:23 5:27 5:30 5:40 5:43 5:47 5:54 5:00 Brackett Spring affordable housing set for public hearing Concerns persist 14 units of affordable helped him come to a housing units for up to "This kind of rezon­ Bus Schedule sponsored by housing built on a decision. 40 people. ing will devalue the Rick Alexander as process rolls Rainbow Road proper­ ''I'm ve ry glad to Neighbours have other properties in the ty is heading to a pub­ see the hydrogeol­ expressed concern that neighbourhood. Is that Ytmr Salt Spring Realtor along lic hearing by the first ogy report b ecause the project could have what we want? Would Office (250) 537-5553 • Toll Free l-888-608-5553 week of May. water has been a very a negative impact on you want that?" Home 537-5854 164 Fulford-Ganges Road BY SEAN MCINTYRE Trustees made their big concern from the water supply and traf­ The public h ear­ www.saltspringliving.com DRIFTWOOD STAFF decision during last beginning," he said. fic in what they say is a ing will proceed after [email protected] A rezoning proposal Thursday's local Trust "That overcomes a quiet, rural neighbour­ the applic.ation and that could see up to committee meeting at major stumbling block hood. hydrogeology report ArtSpring. for me." ''The area is rural are forwarded to the Trustee George The Salt Spring Island zoned and that's why local agriculture and Ehring said a hydro­ Land Bank Society the people in this environment advi­ ~CFerries Service Notice geology report stating seeks a zoning varia­ neighbourhood bought sory committee s that "the impact of the tion on the 3.1-hectare their homes here," for review later this March 19, 2009 development will be (7.7-acre) rural-zoned writes area resident month. negligible or at least Brackett Spring proper­ Nelly Kostelijk in a let­ A time and date for manageable vis-a-vis ty at 584 Rainbow Road ter attached to a Trust . the public hearing have VANCOUVER­ the local environment" to construct affordable staff report. not been set. 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A6 I WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2009 I GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT SALT SPRING MARINA Marina reps chart expansion plans tei: 250.537.5515 toll free: 1.888.537.5515 fax : 250-537-9797 e: [email protected] meeting, the mm:Ina application . visiting boaters. anteed public access to the beach ~r,i,;.;.<~r,~;'l\!l)• 1].<\rr;;,;•; ~ ~)~t,.~tr.\1 Majority of listeners w: karenamacallister.com --l!ll!illl proposes a 20 per cent expansion Roland confirmed that a pro­ in exchange fo r the expanded ROYAll£PAGE 1101-115 Fulford Ganges Road, receptive to changes with the property consolidated posed breakwater extending water licence in Ganges Harbour. Salt Spring Is land, BC V8K 2T9 -SA.i.T SPlUN­G: REAL'i'V into the Shoreline 1 (S1) zone. alongside Money Makers Rock 'Tm looking out for the public BY SEAN MCINTYRE The property is now within the will not have an impact on har­ interest here. There ought to be DR I FTWOOD STAFF S1, S2, S6 and S8 zones. Trust­ bour views. some benefit for the loss of pub­ Roughly 25 people came to ees gave the rezoning applica­ The concrete structure is need­ lic water," said John Woodward, Dr. James Buchan Moby's Pub .on Saturday morn­ tion fixst reading at their February ed to protect the marina's docks a resident of Churchill Road. "I ing to hear about the Salt Spring meeting. from winter storms and mini­ think the public needs to have ~edicalSchoolAwards Marina's latest rezoning and Roland outlined the project's mize silt build-up, Roland said. access [to the waterfront] on a expansion proposal. green initiatives, including the Salt Spring's Jerry Parks and long-term basis." Under a trust under the will of Dr. James Marina spokesperson John installation of a solar-powered Bonny O'Connor control a 75 Parks said he is in favour of Buchan, provision is made for annual Roland said the rezoning request marine pump-out station and per cent share of the marina. The Gonnecting to the Ganges board­ awards to former students of Gulf Islands is the result of years of contend­ compliance with environmen­ Seattle Yacht Club has a 25 per walk should that prjoect proceed Secondary School who are attending an ing with an aging facility. tal guidelines set out by Clean cent stake in the property. and added that people will have "The marina is one weather MarineBC. Responding to concerns raised access to a boat ramp on the accredited MEDICAL SCHOOL on a event from not being there at Expansion would provide boat about floatplane noise and traffic property. full time basis. The trustee may review a all," Roland said. "We've tried to owners from Salt Spring access safety in the area, Parks reassured Saturday's meeting was variety of criteria including: improve it, but it's failed. Its time to upwards of 365 metres (1,200 meeting attendees the marina required by the Islands Trust • Academic excellence is up and we now want to build feet) of moorage space, up from has no plans to lease space to before a formal public hearing the very best marina we can." the 115 metres (379 feet) now commercial float plane opera­ tentatively scheduled for May 6. • Financial need or According to an Islands Trust available. The marina's new con­ tors. Public comments will be accept­ • Leadership qualities and school/ staff report presented at the figuration would provide 975 Two people in attendance ed by the Islands Trust until the community involvement. local Trust committee's February metres (3,200 feet) of moorage to urged the applicant to offer guar- end of the public hearing. This award may be renewable in subsequent FERRIES years, should the student wish to re-apply. The value of the awarqs may vary. Skeena out for three weeks during May refit Final deadline for applications (letter, Reduced capacity Skeena Queen will be removed the replacement vessel and Because commercial vehi­ from service fo r approximately some overloads may occur as cles over 10 tonnes GVW resume, transcripts of People travelling between three weeks. a result. (10 ,000 kg) are restricted to marks, letters of reference Swartz Bay and Fulford Har­ A main engine overhaul, Where possible, passengers centre lane loading only on and income information) bour in May should be aware servicing of safety equipment are encouraged to plan ahead the Bowen Queen, commer­ is May 14, 2009 to the that some delays m ay result and passenger upgrades will and consider car pooling, trav­ cial vehicle capacity will also Counselling Office at GISS. when the Bowen Queen replac­ be undertaken. · elling outside of p ~a k sailing be reduced while the Bowen es the Skeena Queen during its While all sailings will remain times and/ or arriving at the Queen is in service. annual refit period. as scheduled, the smaller terminal early for their desired Sunday, May 24 is the Skee­ On Saturday, May 2, the Bowen Queen will operate as sailing. na's anticipated return date. ISLAND GOVERNANCE 177 BC SCHOOLS CLOSED NORTH SALT SPRING WATERWORKS DISTRICT · ~ 10,000 OVERCROWDED CLASSES Officials told to SPECIAL NEEDS NEGLECTED 2009ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The current provincial government promised to fix find consensus class-size problems for BC students and improve Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting anticipated before support for children with special needs. Meeting of the Ratepayers of the North Salt Spring Waterworks District will be held at end of month 7:00p.m. on Tuesday, April 21ST, 2009 at the But things are worse today. Too many students in our BY SEAN.MCINTYRE community are still waiting for the support they need. Masonic Hall, 506 Lower Ganges Road, Salt DRIFTWOOD STAFF Spring.Island, B.C. A Salt Spring group favouring incorporation And this September, students and parents should is calling on Islands Trust trustees and Capital brace for more cuts because this government's As required by the Letters Patent of the District Regional District director Garth Hendren to meet budget failed to make public education a priority. the Annual General Meeting will be held for the as soon as possible to discuss the future of gover­ following purposes: nance on the island. "We would hope When \Nill they learn? 1. To receive from the Trustees a report on the that they would start Post your comment to this sto ry condition of the works and a statement of this process immedi­ online at On May 12, vote to end the cuts. Vote for a real the financial condition of the Improvement ately," said Gail Beat­ www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com investment in public education. District tie, a board member 2. To discuss with the Trustees any matter of Islanders for Self-Government. relating to the works or finances of the "We're hoping that trustees will see that the com­ Improvement District munity wants it to be a priority and that we can get 3. To fix the remuneration of the Trustees for something started as soon as possible." the ensuing year. _ Beattie.said ISG's membership of nearly 1,000 4. -To elect two-Trustees for terms of 3 years people demonstrates that a good cross-section of and one Trustee for a term of 1 year. islanders want the governance debate to proceed. The ISG board sent a letter to trustees George Ehring and Christine Torgrimson and Salt Spring NOMINEES FOR TRUSTEE ARE: CRD director Hendren earlier this month, request­ Heinekey, Marshall ...... Tantramar Drive ing ISG be included in any discussion about gov­ ernance. Thompson, Jeffrey ...... Broadwell Road The need for a local meeting on governance Woolley, Michael...... Isle View Drive issues was outlined in letters sent to locally elect­ ed representatives from Minister of Community Trevor Hutton Development Kevin Krueger over the past two General Manager weeks. "As a first step, I recommend that all three elect­ ed officials meet to discuss issues facing Salt Spring - Island residents," he wrote. "I would like to work EASTER AT THE CHEESE FARM with all three of you and I would welcome a joint meeting once you have a consensus." April12 . 10 am- 5 pm Beattie said she wants Ehring, Torgrimson and Hendren to make governance a priority before the provincial election on May 12. EASTER SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE Trustee Ehring .said a meeting to discuss the scope of the governance issue will probably be 285 Reynolds Road held before the end of April. While the initial meet­ ing would not likely be open to outside groups, he BABY ANIMALS, CHEESE TASTING AND EASTER EGGS. added, further meetings certainly could be. "The next step will be for all of us to meet, but of course we haven't done that since the letter only came in to our office on Friday afternoon," EASTER EGG HUNT FARM SHOP he said. AT NOON ON OPEN DAILY Ehring could not say if the provincial election would delay the process. EASTER SUNDAY lOAM-SPM "' , 1't possibly tell you if the provincial election wuJ hold tim; up because that's not in our control," he said. NEWSBEAT )~t· LOCaL ------·--Bar & BISTrO This Friday night: Dino & Mike live @ the Local 8:30pm BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Em Poker available 7 days a week!! PHOTO BY DANICA LUNDY GROUND CON­ #108-149 FULFORD-GANGES RD. 250-537-9485 TROL TO MAJOR TOM: The "UFO;' formally located at the Advertising Deadlines Fulford Inn, found its Please note the Driftwood Office way to the Gulf Islands Secondary School en­ will be closed: tranceway on April 1, as part of a Grad '09 prank. 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DRIFTWOOD STA FF for a dreamy-sounding interview The contest sparked upwards Islander Janet Andersen may process. of 34,000 entries from around the soon have a great excuse for visit­ "I saw the schedule of events," world. Rolsen initially submitted a ing Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Andersen said. "[The finalists] will 30-second video application, was Her son, Richmond-based Erik fly to Hamilton Island and partici­ then required to take a psychologi­ Rolfsen, was recently announced pate in activities. They get to go cal test online and write an essay. as one of 16 finalists in an incred­ sailing and snorkelling and one day His efforts moved him into the ible worldwide contest which had they will be travelling by boat and final 50, then the final16 where he online applicants vying for a posi­ plane to the private, luxury Hay­ remains the only Canadian left in tion with Tourism Queensland that man Island for lunch." the contest. sounded more like a dream vaca­ Andersen agrees it sounds like a The contest marks a new era in tion than an actual job. once-in-a-lifetime interview pro­ tourism marketing and has proven If Rolfsen, an online editor for cess. to be an innovative campaign for The Province newspaper, comes "Erik is assuming they might also Tourism Queensland. out on top of the Best Job in the have to take some photos as part "Eric told me that the budget World contest, he will head to of the requirements, but basically for doing this was $1.8 million and Hamilton Island for a six-month they just get to do activities, none before they had even selected the $150,000 contract where his duties of which will be extreme." final 50, Tourism Queensland had will include exploring the islands of At some point during an inter­ already received $80 million worth the Great Barrier Reef, swimming, view process that lasts several days, of free advertising." snorkelling and posting a weekly Rolfsen, who is 39 years old, will For more information on the blog about his experiences. have a personal interview and on contest, see islandreefjob.com. - · · -·. · .. -.~fd~ - EVENTS Bookkeeping, Payroll and taproom&lounge Raffi and guests share Tax Services ~ David Waddington Child Honouring Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor vision atArtSpring OuickBooks Setup and Training Watch Personalized Tutoring • Ongoing Support Free tickets available by re se rvation 2 Projection TVs for April 21 event Specializing in Small Business 105-B Hereford Aye 2 Flat Screen TVs Multi-platinum music artist, author, ecology advocate and children's champion, Raffi Cavouki­ an, is bringing his message of Child Honouring to ArtSpring on Tuesday, Ap ril 21. LYNN-BLANCHE At the special event with surprise guests and MC Briony Penn, Raffi will outline his Child Honour­ is this week's winner of a ing vision, described as "a m uch-lauded systemic remedy to the unprecedented crises threatening $50 gift certificate from: yoffs our very future as a species." The Honorable Io na Campagnolo, honorary FRANKLY SCARLET patron of Spirit of ONE, h as referred to Child Honouring as "a vast change in the human para­ JEWELLERY Live music! digm." As explained in press material, Child Honour­ ing is a holistic organizing principle that puts chil­ dren at the heart of a global movement to reorder Specials societal priorities and restore ecosystems. The April21 event marks the launch of Spirit of Burger Night ONE, the campaign to develop a Centre for Child Honouring on Salt Spring by 2010. The centre will operate as a dynamic commu­ Prawns nications, education and trajning hub to advance Child Honouring as a universal ethic for creating -·oysters sustainable, peace-making societies. At 60 years of age, and now based on Salt Spring Island, Raffi is a dynamic and engaging Beer speaker, whose message resonates with a broad Register your Residents Card audience. Tickets are free of charge and can be reserved to be eligi_ble for weekly draws. by contacting the ArtSpring ticket office at 250- 537-2102. VIEW MERCHANT SPECIALS AT : For more information about Raffi and Child Honouring, visit www.raffinews.com. rd.com Raffi's recent interview with Deepak Chopra can be heard at http:/ /www.intent.com/podcasts. AS I WE DNESDAY, AP RIL 8, 2009 I GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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'Back to 5UrPUG5 GOT ANYTHING square one GRR~LN FOR BACKACHE? onsidering all the hoop­ la about governance on Salt Spring in the -., , past couple of years, the provincial government's response to our new regional director's request for a govern­ ment restructure study was anti­ climactic, to say the least.

In the past couple of weeks, community develop­ ment minister Kevin Krueger advised both Garth Hendren, and trustees George Ehring and Christine GRASS Torgrimson in a separate letter, that they should meet P1ULGH and come up with a consensus on how to proceed seon with "a study of governance options" for the island. "I would like to work with all three of you and I would welcome a joint meeting once you have a con­ sensus," stated Krueger. In other words, the pro­ cess is back where it started THE ISSUE: one, two or three years ago. BC-STV referendum shenanigans Island While no one seems able to produce written evidence BY BRENDA GUlLED We're voting again for something that he governance that the Ministry of Com­ This coming May 12, we get to vote for a new way could enact simply by introducing and passing WE SAY: munity Development of voting for our provincial politicians. VIEWPOINT a bill in the legislative assembly to adopt the requires an island's regional We did this already, four years ago. Nearly 58 per BC-STV electoral system- or any other system lflncorporation director and trustees to cent of British Colombians said yes to changing our electoral he wants, no consultation required. study out, hold agree to an incorporation system. A friend likened the double-60 majority requirement to an study before one will be Moreover, 9.7 per cent of ridings said yes to this change at egg-and-spoon race in which one contestant has to' run 60 the rest considered by provincial · the usual 50-per-cent-plus-one threshold. This wasn't good metres twice with a raw egg to win, while the other has to run 40 authorities, that require­ enough. metres once with a cooked egg. ment is clearly still in place. Our political masters tossed this huge result. Only the 60 per Here's how the egg gets cooked: During last fall's election campaign, Ehring and cent overall "majority" required to pass mattered. Premier Campbell funded the Yes and No sides with $500,000 Torgrimson suggested a study of governance options, Recently, a woman reminded me that a two-thirds ~ach to argue their case. including incorporation, be conducted on the island. majority is required to change a registered society's This means half-a-million dollars to win 40+ per Hendren proposed only an incorporation study and constitution. cent ofthe votes and the same to win 60+ per cent requested one from the province immediately after That's for clubs, which are organizations that you "We are the gov­ twice over. · he was elected. But without agreement from his col­ can live without. Such groups are not democracies. Further, he instructed Elections BC to print leagues on the Trust, as suspected and now known, it The executive can decide all kinds of things autono- the referendum ballots with the existing electoral won't be forthcoming. mously. A one-third vote can trump the rest, and so ernment, every system as the first choice to mark on the ballot. But we don't need a study to reinvent an already what? You can walk if you do nit like it. Or start your When people aren't sure how to vote, they're more highly original and not -always-fully-inflated wheel. own club with different rules. • 1 f " likely to mark the first choice. To avoid this bias, We don't need another committee or more funds Democratic governments are different. smg e One 0 US. Elections BC could have switched the first choice spent on studying government options, when we've We are the government, every one of us. Since on every second ballot. Oh no, Campbell said, not had a variety of studies in the past 20 years. The two democracies began, a majority has been defined as that. How cynical. logical options are either an updated incorpora- 50 per cent plus one vote. Why aren't more people informed about these tion study to determine current costs, benefits and Compliments of Premier Gordon Campbell, we have a brand­ shenanigans? Outraged that this supposed exercise in democ­ pitfalls·of municipal incorporation within the Islands new definition, where 40.001 per cent of voters can tell the rest racy is anything but? Trust, or to carry on for now with what we've got, what they can't have. There are meetings being held about how the BC-STV elec­ with everyone involved doing their best to make it This is a travesty and a scourge. And it's spreading. A couple toral system works, as well as the pros and cons of each system. work effectively. of years ago, Florida state legislators adopted the 60 per cent There are websites galore. Hendren, Torgrirnson and Ehring do intend to threshold for enacting new legislation, passed into law by 56 Read up. Watch some videos. And look for announcements of meet to discuss governance options. We can't help per cent. a local BC-STV meeting to be held in coming weeks. but predict it will be a short meeting. But while They nicely thanked Canada's Gordon Campbell for the ins pi- There'll be literature available, informed speakers, and a they're sitting in the same room, maybe they could ration. community forum to ask questions and have your say. find a few other local government issues of mutual So, thanks to our premier, we get to vote again for something interest to discuss and work on for our benefit. we already made clear we want. The writer is an author, educator and artist.

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MORE LETTERS and I, for one, don't like it. If, at the next elections a continued from A10 candidate for the Trust or CRD has the courage to stand up for a simplification or-even reduction of regu- Human element, please · lations and for sensible and balanced enforcement, ' $895,000 they will have my vote. I was saddened to read in the April 1 Driftwood of Perhaps it's time to consider what the qualities of life c&o Richard Murakami being harassed regarding the cars are that we truly hold dear. on his property. ("Trust wants scrap cars out.") I would hope that we could feel less need to be pro­ For decades I have seen cars stored in the field that tected by a complex mesh of regulations and instead relate to Richards repair operation. He may not have rely more on personal responsibility, a sense of com­ a receptionist and service manager, but what Richard munity, humanity and true moral justice. -IIIIIIUIIIIQUUIIII does have, and has had for many years, is a repair DAVID EYLES, ROYAL LEPAGE -IIIIIIIIIIIIRIIJiliiJ pattispeed@roy:illepage.ca service which, at less than half the cost of many "off­ SIDNEY SALT SPRING I'IEA\.TY www.pattispeed.com island" services, with honesty and compassion, truly Post your comment to this story 1.888.537.5515 helps people, often the financially disadvantaged. online at Many also appreciate Richard's other contribu­ www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com [email protected] www.pattispeed com tions to the community. Helping young people and providing low-income housing are just two of those contributions. Perhaps those who brought the complaint against Richard have not experienced his repair facilities, or STAR BARKS perhaps they were offended by the sight of the cars as they drove to the Lexus or Mercedes dealership. What­ Farm, Friends and Critter Supplies ev~r the case, I think it is time we looked at our ever­ increasing regulations and widening bureaucracy 1 GALLON which are all funded by our tax dollars and which risk turning our island into a "nanny state." CALIFORNIA Where is the "human element?" Surely any sup­ posed offence should be considered in a context of LILAC ·$soo compassion, good sense and moral justice. WITH MID DAY FliGHTSVALID FROM EACH You may remember in World War II the Murakami MARCH 1to APRillO, 2009 Direct Ganges to Downtown DEER RESISTANT family was forced to leave their island hoine. I expect 7:30amMon& 7:4llam Mon-S.t , 10:l0am&4:10pm the authorities at the time followed the letter of the law, ~~r: ~:4opl11!"...... 3 - 4FT but was it fair? Was it just? How ironic that perhaps 60 Direct Ganges to Van ai!JlO!! RHODOS years later Richard now stands accused of not con­ 7:40amMon-Sat, 10:l0am&4:10pm daily Direct Van airport to Ganges 3 forming to the law. But is it fair? Is it just? GALLON Richard is now being harassed for a situation which 8:45am Mlltl·Sat, ll~S~" ~~15 pm daily S25~~ has been the status quo for decades. I wouldn't blame ! iii;iD;;~i~~~~6~~-g;; B:lOamMon&B:lOamMon-S.t , ll:lOam&S:OOpm . 250.537.9880 him if he said "screw it" and closed down his business. daily,S:lOpmFri 10 If he did I would hope that those that were offended 10° OFF by the view of distant cars in a field felt that the con­ ALL GARDEN formity to the regulations compensated for the loss of You Who ... ? Richard's service that so many islanders have and do Your name will be entered in amonthly GLOVES & TOOLS appreciate over many years. draw for areturn trip for one to Vancouver. Personally, I hope Richard fights this accusation. I Come to the 55 Air office to enter, hope it comes to a hearing that is open to the public we are at: Grace Point Square and well publicized. I hope further that everyone for April winner- Sigi Lea whom Richard has done a good turn comes out to support him. If that is the case they better have a lot of chairs. This issue seems another indication of the way the islanders airline the winds of bureaucracy and regulation are blowing A 12 I WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2009 I GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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Fine Art Tour Now also includes featuring: Norman's ashes will be for their web listing. Kirsten Chursinoff's Nora Layard at spread at sea on assistance in the OPENING SOON! Sculpturai .Embroidery April 21st at 10:00 a.m. (250-537- 2158) Email: Persnicke for Kids celebration of the [email protected] Easter Weekend Little details for April10, 11 , 12,13 Please meet at the Kanaka 85th Anniversary of CALL FOR ENTRIES Kitty from 10-5pm Wharf (water taxi dock) Coleman Woodland Gardens little people 111 Morningside Drive Art & Bloom Festival. Paint­ below the Treehouse in town, at 9:50 a.m. the RCAF ers, potters, scu lptures, pho­ Children's Clothing tography, garden art, and PAINTING CLASSES: 1st on 1 April 2009 Boutique hour free to new· students. A celebration ofNorman's life to follow at unique art forms presented in Watercolour or acrylics. Mid the Harbour House at 11:30 a.m. at the a spectacular outdoor setting. 2103 Grace Point Square April to June. Small classes. May 16, 17, 18. Deadline April Beg. and lntermed. welcome. 22nd. FMI 250-338-6901. (former Studio One Location) Call Val Konig 250-537-4660. Family and friends are invited to come to Royal Canadian Legion. Applications available online one or both to share food, drink and stories. at: woodlandgardens.ca DEATHS DEATHS Jocelyn Ferguson & John Bateman Once again, proudly present: APPLETON, DEATHS the excellent catering 'Lost & Found' Robert BEDDIS of the New Art Gallery born Jan 7, 1922 ROBERT CHARLES Royal Canadian Legion featuring new works by in Warrington, Local and Guest Artists Lancashire passed Born June 16, 1927 on Salt Ladies Auxiliary away on March Spring Island, passed away Opening Easter Weekend 27, 2009 in Lady contributed greatly April 10-13 peacefully March 26, 2009 (Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon) M int o Hospital. after a long struggle with to the success of our 435 Stewart Road He wil l be Alzheimer's. commemoration. sorely missed Predeceased by son Charlie. JANIE MAXIM fCK: Author of by his daughter, Rosemary, and Survived by loving wife of SO laugh-out-loud Fiction! Get hooked on her eccentric char­ granddaughter, years Chris, daughters Marg acters and their hilarious an­ ti cs. 'Paradise' series, Book Sara, both of ~ pdssed dWdY pedcefully in Lddy Minto (Paul Dayfoot) and Ann; 1, 2, 3 available on the internet whom he loved at www.janieniaximick.com Hospitdl on Sdlt Spring lsldnd. She will be fondly grandchildren Ross and dearly; he will also remembered dnd deeply missed by everyone who be very missed by his family and friends Alexis and many cherished DEATHS DEATHS ~new her. She WdS predecedsed by her husbdnd, relatives and friends; here in the community and overseas in Alex, dnd her brother, Tibor. She ledves: her beloved England. A memorial service was ddughter Jud ith (Dondld), dnd son Peter (Donnd) dnd Bob Jed an independent and fulfilling life held at Northwood United grdndchildren Christopher, Kevin, l'>rydn, dnd Jeffrey, dS on Salt Spring Island donating much of his well dS six gredt grdndchildren. Church, in Surrey, B.C.-In lieu Mrs. Ab sb£ ~ time and energy to helping others. He was of flowers, donations may a founding member of Seniors for Seniors, l'>oth Elizdbeth dnd Alex were born in Hungdry dnd be made to the Alzheimer's Long time resident ofSalt Spring Island, and volunteered with the Library, the food moved toCd nddd inl951dfter df ive-yedr stdy in Norwdy. Society or to the Salt Spring passed away at home, April3, 2009. bank and of course, Santa's Workshop. His Elizdbeth excelled dt everything she endedvoured: Island Foundation. granddaughter will always remember his attic ~nitting , crocheting, gymndstics, figure s~d t ing, ddncing , Born October 11, 1920 at Revelstoke full of toys that he collected and repaired for s ~ i i ng , singing, gdrdening, hunting dnd fishing - dll BC, parents "Moffat. "Aileen was many years, and the magic he gave to so many some of her fdvourite pdssions. She Wds dlso d gourmet COMMUNITY ANNOUNC EMENTS children at Christmas time. His volunteerism predeceased by her husbands Harley cook dnd bd~er. At 70, Elizdbeth took up pdinting, dnd led him to receive much recognition including got bdc~ into bd llroom ddncing dnd s~iing . .Alex dnd CARDSO FTHANK S Teal and L C. Shank and was a founding the Valued Elder Recognition Award in E;lizdbeth trdined dnd showed hunting dogs, dS well dS member of the Salt Spring Garden Club. 2000 from the University of Victoria, and a rdising horses while living in Dewinton, Albertd before Certificate of Appreciation in 2007 for his SINCERE THANKS for the moving to Sdlt Spring lsldnd in 1987. compassionate care of our Thank you to the- wonderful caregivers many years contributed to the Salt Spring R~ mother, Muriel Watson, by Island Community Services Society. A gentle The fdmily wishes to thdn~ the pdrdmedics, dodors dnd ~ Drs. White and Crossland , the and Dr. David Woodley. man in the truest sense of the word, the Home Care nurses, Beacon nursing stdff who cdred for Elizdbeth so lovingly ldst and private home support, memories of his humour will live on and bring wee~ . Lady Minto staff, and Bess1e 1 smiles to all who knew him. Dane vigil sitters. The 1red•cal JrNL ttiitftus iru /l dwuj ltU!rl{fJ C/llu k . Honouri ngEli zabeth'srequest , there will be aprivate graveside service , ca re on Salt Spring 1s r; ;! A memorial celebration of Bob's life is being ..!. standing . . ~na£ t~ tk /lllU.t& f:tuzttifJiu. organized for friends in the community. It Aga thering of friends and family will be held at alater date. --roriftWooti 1a§ will be announced in an upcoming paper. •ou• < <>,.,.U~'" ~ • w>••.,• "~< • , •• ~ .. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ARE YOU losing a loved one SALT SPRING to substance abuse? Our pro­ gram has the highest success TECH TALK COMMUNITY rate. Help is only one phone THEATRE (SSCT) call away! 1-877-782-7409; PAGEBlO www.narconon.ca. Jewel fld~lrom - Admin AGM followed by play reading INFORMATION INFORMATION #4-1 28 Hereford Avenue • 2)()_ )37.9644 Tuesday & Wednesday • 10:30- 2:30 Or by appointment Friday April24, 7:00p.m. Thinking of volunteering somewhere? Portlock Park Portable Check out opportunities at: Interested in amateur theatre? Come and help us plan our www. volunteersaltspring.com next show. or phone Gloria at 250-537-9971 Get ready for an anzazing concert.

Jim Page tSeatt~e ielk singers) CARDS OF THANKS CARDS OF THANKS pa rtytim e~J~[~!11~.. returns te SSI SALf SPRING­ Same Quality Service Thurs_ Apr_ 9 SALT SPRING ISLAND PONY CLUB 7:30 PD1l CONCERT JANV wishes to thank these sponsors for 250.537.0054 "135 McPhillips A.,e [email protected] fOld Sper•s Traders lec:a•ien generously supporting our regional ac:ress Wre ... •he Cere Inn» Rhythm and Rags Quiz event: FEATURING Thrifty Foods - lunch With over 18 CDs of his own material, Jim Luanne Katz TJ Beans - fabulous coffee sings to make the Apple Photo - photocopying world a better place- Country Grocer - snacks, juices jilnpage_net Sat. April25 Em be Bakery - baking Cr;~ yow'jiviltj to i;Land, need! 250-653-2007 ArtSpring, Bpm Greenhawk Tack, Brentwood Bay Saltspring Island Soapworks Tickets: 250-537-2102 Each year your community foundation Acoustic Planet distrib~tes over $100,000 in grants to our HOT YOGA Valdy island's charitable organizations. Please Rainbow Trading Co. Strengthen, detox, relax &restore. ~ Mouat's send your donation to 551F, Box 244, Salt Sprin Island Ganges PO, 551, BC V8K 2V2 or donate Saltspring Island Sound 1 Yoga in a warm room. It's addictive. ~ Salt Spring Books Fables Cottage t I t through the Foundation's website. !'if)..;>- 104 1\tcPhtlhjJS A ' e m u~ • 250 S37 2812 Windsor Plywood - barn construction table North End Fitness with Deb Leblanc. Gulf Island Vet Clinic - 1st Aide table For more information please go to the .website, phone Saltspring Island Vet services - disease table 537-8305, or email info@sa ltspringislandfoundation.org .Get more info: debfit.com Salt Spring Foxglove - feed table www.saltspringislandfoundation.org Books Greenspring Farms - farmer tools [email protected] I 250.:537-7696 Lynn Brochu - farmer table STANLEY LAING Thanks you for \. London's Tack, Duncan- tack and bit table 9 great years! Grants to Individuals or Groups Available for projects of cultural benefits to Show us your ·ACCOUHTIHG ·IHCOME TAX the community. Preference to be given to the Residents Card ·BOOKKEEPIHG ·E·FILE SSAC members and to events that make use of Mahon Hall. Projects of an innovative nature are and receive Tel: 250-537-8860 encouraged. Professional developmen~ grants Fax: 250-537-8859 are also offered. The Grade 8 Boys Email: [email protected] Basketball Team Information & Grant Forms at from SIMS would like to thank the www.ssartscouncil.com lo% community and parents for their or call Mahon Hall: 250-537-0899 115 McGoldrick Place off Howell Lane f~~~~1 incredible support and generous Deadline April 30, 2009 OFF EVERYTHING donations to enable the team to travel (Excludes magazines, newseapers and computer service.) to Pitt Meadows for the Provincials. proudly sponsored by the .(-...~ We couldn't have done it without you! salt spnng arts council \...,;~

2daysonly Sweetnam Woodworking Ltd. Sat.Apr.n Harbour Food Market (the Yuns) Sun.Apr.12 Julia Hatchard Salt Spring Physiotherapy Sports Traders INFORMATION Arigado Sushi Jeremy Milsom Weare now Akerman Electric Ltd. Living Strong Programs Ltd. accepting enrolment Mouat's Trading Co. Ltd. Apple Photo Inc for 3-4 Pegasus Gallery of Canadian Art Ltd. Johnson's Automotive Services Ltd. year-olds Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92 Country Grocer for the 2009/10 year. Bellavance Welding Ltd. Irving Pitcher Architects Ltd. Call Crystal Ganges Gas @ 250-537-5343 Paint Plus for more information Irwin Collision Repairs Ltd. Alliance Medical Respiratory Services Volume II Bookstore School District #64 hitSpring Toby & Jessica Snelgrove Cooperatiy.e Presc:hoo, Daniel & Carolyn Innes SSI Volunteer Firefighters Assn Bruce Patterson IF YOUR Driftwood subscrip­ tion label has the date high­ Driftwood Publishing Ltd. is pleased to announce his nomination for the lighted, now is the time to Salt Spring Coffee Co. renew! Deacon Vale Farm position of Trustee for the Salt Spring Island Fire Miscellaneous donors from the community Protection District. CARDS OF THANKS Richard is a 24 year resident of Salt Spring, he has raised a family here and he knows the Island well. The Salt Spring Centre School would like to He is a business owner, active in the Rotary artists who Club and an occasional user of the services of the Fire Dept! Richard will bring fresh management, fiscal responsibility and enhanced service from your Fire Dept. Peter Allan, Nick Bantock, Robert Bateman, Blue Horse Folk Art, Sav Boro, David Borrowman, He is particularly interested in listening to the Charles Breth, Peter Brown, Charles Buchwald, Meg Buckley, Seth Cosmo Burton, Janet needs of the members of the Department and the Cameron, Jill Louise Campbell, Andrea Collins, Ronald Crawford, Kim Dalton, Diana Dean, Community. He looks forward to working with the new Fire Chief to ensure that the Department Stefanie Denz, Janet Dwyer, Bill Fedoriuk, Sharada Filkow, Steven Friedman, Sean Goddard, is relevant to the needs of our rural community. Tracy Harrison, Luke Hart- Weller, Diana Hayes, Ann Holt, Donna Horn, Gabrielle Jensen, Karin Jones, Libby Jutras, Anita Kahn, Bly Kaye, Ken Ketchum, Kim Kombacher, Andrea Leake, Michael Levy, Julia Lucich, John MacDonald, Julie MacKinnon, Jane MacKenzie, Ut&~~- %1:;/H::uuuz£ Prem Margolese, Gillian McConnell, Ayla Mclninch, Thomas McPhee, Amy Melious, Stormy ~Trus-tee Morrison, Ken Muldoon, Patricia Murphy-MacDonald, LeeAnn Norgard, Joni Paterson, Osman Phillips, Jack Procter, Gillean Proctor, Mary Richardson, Gale Robinson, Yves Rouse lie, Ganges Fire Hall Monday April 20th Ruphi Ceramics, Sa ltspring Woodworks, Melissa Searcy, Graham Smith, Jan Smith, Dennice Advanced poll Saturday April 11th Stambuck, Ida Marie Threadkell, Rachel Vadaboncoeur, Ann van Oeveren, Ken Wallace, 11 am to 4 Shannon Ward roper, Pat Webber, Michael Wheatley, Windflower Moon, Daniela Wood. l .

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Julie 537-2100 WASHER & 1 year old dryer, Large private lot. $524,900. bdrm, 3 bath. , 2 F/P, home SPORTS & IMPORTS great condition, $400 pair. 250-548-3778. with double garage, Craftsman Wine storage rack $30. Free quality throughout: hardwood TRANSPORTATION GARAGE SALES 1996 MAZDA MX5 Miata con­ lamp. Call Elaine 250-537- floors, fir doors & trims, 9' cei l­ vertible, 5-spd., hd.rst speak-~ ­ 5092. RENTALS ings & more. Ideal layout, will LIONS GARAGE Sale: Fridays & ers, Blue/Grn., new brks, ask­ Saturdays only, 1Oam - 12pm. Many accommodate in-laws or home AUTO FINANCING YELLOW CHECKED couch. ing $6500. 250-931-2026. household items. Note: We now offer based business. Long term good condition. $75. Please furniture pickups. We do not accept avail., incl. all appl's $1950. #1 IN Credit rebuilding. Need .call 250-538-0099. APARTMENT/CO NDO 2008 SMART Pure Coupe appliances. Orop-offs accepted only 250-537-2716. a car, truck, van or SUV? Auto only 1200 km. Ylw/Bik, fog on Fri. & Sat. morning. Please no Credit Fast. Bad credit! No ·ONE BDRM apartments. New­ lights, $15000,250-537-4746 garbage!! 103 Bonnet Ave. MISCELLANEOUS WANTED JUNE 1-AUG 31 , 2 bed, of­ credit! BankruptGy, reposses­ ly remodeled. New kitchens fice, priv., turn. home, sep. sion! No problem. Call today 94 VW Jetta, blk, Ssp, 4DR, Trussed Arch MULTI-FAMILY YARD sale. and baths. N/S. Near ocean & 24' to 120' width EXTERIOR DOOR by non­ studio. $11 00/mo or $3000 for and drive away. Call Stepha­ 236K, P/Dr, NC 4W-dsk Saturday April 11th. Rain or lake. $850/mo. Long term. 1- 3mo. Great view, south facing, nie 1-877-792-0599. Free de­ brk, runs grt. $1500 539-0636 length can be customized to shine. 9-12, 190 Southbank. profit org. 34"x80-81 ". Tax re ­ 800-842-0814. ceipt avail. 250-537-0720 near Long Harbour, 5 min. by livery anywhere. any length Early birds get no worms. car to Ganges. 250-931-0090. www.autocreditfast.ca. '95 VOLVO 850 wagon , 242k, 5spd, loaded, one owner, roof Free Standing Buildings SAT. APRIL 11 at 9:00am. WANTED DIABETES Test COMMERCIAUINDUSTRIAL AUTOCREDIT EXPERTS will rack, $6500 abo 537-2293 sharp. Moving sale: 184 Park Strips: AnyKind/AnyBrand, Un- PARK PLACE, over 50's con­ Great for: do, walking distance to all earn your business with fast Drive. Tools, turn. marine. expired. Up To $16/Box. confidential service. Good 1068sf now for lease at Mer­ amenities, 1 floor, 2 bdrm, 2 • Agricultur<;ll • Equestrian Shipping Paid. 1-713-395- credit, bad credit we deliver VEHICLES WANTED SAT & SUN Apr 11 -12, 8-3pm chant Mews, near Ganges. bath, garage, 1300 sq. ft. 1 yr 1106. them all over Western Cana­ • Equipment 106 Broadwell Rd. Household, Bthrm., insulated, heated, w/ lease · avail. $1000/mo. www.Cash4DiabetesTestStrips.com da. 1-888-501-11 48 or online WANTED 1989 LINCOLN. 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Good shape, Proper£y lvianc{gment L.td. teal colour. $45. 250-537- SU NNY, SOUTHEND home BABY BUNNIES, purebred, 5988. FOR SALE BY OWNER IN GOVERNMENT bldg, 1357 available immed. 2 br, new sq. ft. for lease. Can accom­ carpet, lami nate, deck, WID, 3+ BDRM 1 BTHRM 2 BDRM 2 BTHRM Mini Rex , beautiful, ready for ADD AND Save on home modate va ri ety of uses. Am­ wood stove. 3rd br avail. Out­ Easter. 250-537-9346. phone reconnection. Bad cred­ BEAUTIFUL COMOX: 55+ OLDER OCEAN VIEW HME OFFICE AREA ple parking , wheel chair ac­ side pets. $1400 hydro includ­ it - no problem! Up to $30. off patio home, #14 Chelsea WOOD/ELECT 4 APPL EXECTWNHSE cessible. Richard, 537-2239. ed. 250-537-1016. MERCHANDISE FOR SALE for new customers, plus lower Court, Robb Rd. Very clean 2 ASSIGNMENT LEASE 5 APPL FURN/UNFURN monthly rates! Call Tembo 1- bdrm, 2 bath, double wide gar­ 877-266-6398 or sign up on­ age. $235,000. To view call NS NP $1475 + % UTIL NS NP $2100. +UTIL 250-287-2645. HOM ES FORR ENT HOM ES FORRENT APPLIANCES line www. tembo.ca SOUTH END 114764 MID ISLAND 119478 A FREE Telephone service­ --- 1 YR./OLD GE Fridge, 16 Get your first month free. Bad HOMES WANTED 3 BDRM 1 BTHRM 2 BDRM 2 BTHRM cu.ft. 28" wide. White. Top credit, don't sweat it. No de­ SCHOOL YEAR LEASE OFFICE AREA 5 APPL Freezer. $450. 250-537-4 7 46. posits. No credit checks. Call ACREAGE WANTED. Look­ ISLAND EXPLORER Freedom Phone Lines today. ing for 5 acres or more with Property Management Ltd. & Real Estate Services 1 SEPT - JUNE 30, 2010 FURN EXEC TWNHSE Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. dwelling. Prepared to spend PARTIALLY FURNISHED NS NP $1950. + UTIL BUILDING SUPPLIES up to 500K. 250-537-6170. BEATTY COMMERCIAL iron­ Salon with accommodation above, NS NP $1350 + % UTIL MID ISLAND 119479 ing machine. Ideal for sheets, Ready to go salon, close to Fulford village, N/S, N/P, SOUTH END 121075 etc. $150.250-537-1976. . WE BUY HOUSES SEE US FOR AFAST QUOTE avail. May 1st ...... $800 2 BDRM 1 BTHRM BLACK LEATHER Targa Air Damaged Houser 1 BDRM 1 BTHRM 4 APPL ELECT HEAT ON ALL YOUR BUILDING laptop case, many compart­ Pretty House! ments, never used. New $129, Too much Debt! 2 bedroom lower level house, AVAIL 1 M~Y4APPL GARAGE AVAILABLE REQUIREMENTS! first $50 takes it. 537-1300. LAKE VIEW ACREAGE WORK SHOP AVAI L Late Payment! Close to town, like new, bright location, N/S, N/P, • Fl oori ng FUTON, ROCKIN G chair, La- . Moving! Divorcing! NS NP $975. +UTIL WALK OUT SUITE Z-Boy, wi ne supplies. 250- Estate Sale! Grow Ops! avail. immed...... $ 975 MID ISLAND 112379 OWNERS SELDOM IN 538-1882. Asbestos Problems ' • Heating Quick Cash, Convenient UPPER RESIDENCE • Eaves SHALE SALE. Local farmer & Private 3 bedroom home with den 2 BDRM 1 BTHRM NS NP $1325. +% UTIL needing to remove shale at Call: 1-250-616-9053 Hwd. Floors, big den, in sunny Vesuvius, some MTHLY UNTIL 30 JUNE SOUTH END 11 6153 cost to improve land. Drive ­ www. webuyhomesbc.com • Plumbing ways and drainage. 537-5663. · furnishi ngs avail. if needed 2 min. walk to beach, PARTIAL FURN OR • Roofing N/S, N/P avail. April 15th - August 31st ...... $1 500 UNFURN 2 BDRM 1 BTHRM COMMERCIAUINDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAUINDUSTRIAL CLSE/WALK TO TOWN RECENT RENO 4 APPL For all your building 3 bedroom High End Home, NS NP $1500. +UTIL COUNTRY SEITING requirements, large or small! MID ISLAND 105674 NS NP $975. + UTIL Upper Ganges Village Furnished, N/P, N/S, Channel Ridge, avail. lmmed...... $1800 NORTH END 114285 lsi SLEGG LUMBER LTD. ·Shopping Centre 3 BDRM 2 BTHRM EXECTWNHSE 804 Fulford·Ganges Rd. N 250-537-4722 5 APPL UNFURN 537-4978 PRIME LOCATION W E 1~ 800-800-9492 NS NP $1425. +UTIL Island Explorer is a fully licensed, bonded management MID ISLAND 105674 FOOD PRODUCTS S company under the laws of the B.C. Govt. 2 JOIN THE GLUTEN-FREE UP TO 3300 FT CLUB. Hundreds of gluten free Call 250.537.5577 products. 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