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BY ELIZABETH NOLAN DRIFTWOOD STAFF Experienced kayaker Blake Gold was among the people stranded on northern Vancou- ver Island after the extreme storms hit the region last weekend. According to his wife Nata- lie, Gold and two friends left for a paddle up Nootka Sound on Sept. 17. The men were supposed to return last Sun- day, but two days before that

PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY she received a call from one SEASIDE SOUND: From left, Salt Spring musicians KC Kelly, Dave Roland and Buck Macdonald stir up the sound on the dock as visitors check out the of the men’s girlfriends saying she’d just had a call from the work boat rendezvous in Ganges Harbour. More photos page A11. Coast Guard. “She heard the boys were HARMONIZED SALES TAX kind of stranded but safe — they just couldn’t get to land,” Gold said. “All three of the guys are very Recall campaign targets MLA Coell competent and experienced kayakers, so I wasn’t worried Recall and Initiative Act. about that part of it, because Saanich North and the Islands MLA backs HST decision “We’ve got a lot of organizing to do,” he said. I know they know how to do “No fi nal decisions have been made as of yet.” their thing,” she added. BY SEAN MCINTYRE on Friday afternoon. Since news of his decision was made public The men did eventually DRIFTWOOD STAFF “The legislation is there for citizens who want through the Fight HST campaign’s offi cial web- make it to land and headed If there’s any worry that constituents’ anger to use it,” he said. “I think that you just let the site on Friday morning, Windsor has been inun- back to the community of over the HST’s implementation has jeopardized people who wish to use it use it.” dated with calls from fellow constituents who Zeballos, where they’d parked Murray Coell’s political future, the veteran B.C. Coell, who serves as the province’s labour want to know more. their van. Once there, however, Liberal politician is showing little sign of con- minister, vowed to continue serving constitu- He said the HST decision represents only one they were cut off by mudslides cern. ents to the best of his ability throughout the of the reasons people have said they want to get that took out the road between Efforts to recall Coell for his role in the HST got recall campaign. involved with the recall process. Zeballos and Tahsis. offi cially underway on Friday, about two weeks Coell stands by his party’s decision to proceed “There was very strong support for the peti- Gold said her husband’s cell after the provincial government announced it with the tax but will support whatever decision tion in my riding. I am hearing from so many phone was working only inter- would hold a referendum on the controversial the majority of voters decide to do when they people that Mr. Coell is not listening to them on mittently but he had managed tax in September 2011. vote on the issue next year. this issue, and is siding with a government that to call her from the Zeballos “I will continue to do the job of an MLA so Ryan Windsor, a resident of Brentwood Bay, has lost all credibility instead of with the people Hotel. people know I’m working on their behalf,” Coell announced Friday that he has stepped forward who elected him. That is not why we elect MLAs As of Monday evening, the said when contacted about the recall campaign to initiate the recall process under the province’s RECALL continued on A2 STRANDED continued on A2

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HONDA GENERATOR Canvassers have to collect 40 per cent of voters RECALL est is John Binsted, a Salt Binsted said the Saanich recall applications trigger a INVENTORY continued from A1 Spring resident who played North and the Islands recall by-election. an instrumental role in the campaign stands to gain Of the 20 recall applica- CLEAROUT! and it’s time to hold him to summer’s initiative petition. a lot from a similar cam- tions approved by the Chief account,” Windsor said. “I am not at all surprised paign underway in MLA Ida Electoral Officer since the SALE REG. Windsor wants registered that Mr. Coell was selected Chong’s Oak Bay-Gordon legislation was introduced in EU 1000 ic ...... $1099 voters in the riding to sign because the margin [of peo- Head riding. 1995, 19 have failed due to a $999 up as canvassers in the cam- ple who signed the initiative Coell is among 24 provin- lack of valid signatures. The EU 2000 ic2 ...... $1349 $1599 paign. petition] was significant,” he cial MLAs who are being con- other petition was halted He said a higher number of said. “It’s only logical.” sidered or have been named during the verification pro- EU 3000 isca ...... $2399 $2549 canvassers will facilitate the More than 30 per cent of as recall candidates. cess after the targeted MLA task of collecting a minimum registered voters in Saanich Unlike the initiative peti- resigned. EM 3800SX...... $2499 $2739 of 17,596 signatures over the North and the Islands signed tion which required signa- EM5000IS ...... $3499 $4159 60-day petition period. A an initiative petition that tures from 10 per cent of reg- date for the petition has not eventually led to the govern- istered voters in each riding, Post your comment to this story EM5000SX...... $2899 $3079 been confirmed. ment’s decision to schedule the recall process requires online at Among those who have the referendum about the 40 per cent of signatures in www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com EM6500SX...... $3299 $3579 already shown an inter- HST’s future. a target riding. Successful IN STOCK INVENTORY ONLY HARBOURS END MARINE & EQUIPMENT Salt Spring man likely barged out of North Island area 122 Upper Ganges Rd. at Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm STRANDED missed by their three kids and in his posi- Gold and his friends were packing up to the head of Ganges Harbour Saturdays 9:00am - 3:00pm 250-537-4202 continued from A1 tion as a roaster with Salt Spring Coffee. travel on the crew boat and should have “We have been watching the weather returned home by that night. three men were among 41 people strand- reports and hearing from him is reassur- Parts of northern Vancouver Island and Tide Tables ed in the town and waiting for a barge to ing — but sometimes it’s hard to know the central coast were declared disaster AT FULFORD HARBOUR take them and their vehicles south. what’s really happening,” Gold said. areas by the B.C. government on Monday Pacific Daylight Time – measured in feet It was unclear who would be consid- Contact with the Iris Lodge on Tuesday to make the communities eligible for sponsored by Harbours End Marine & Equipment Ltd. ered important enough to take on the morning, where the three men stayed relief funds. TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT m ft m ft barge if the space was too small to fit Monday night, produced information On Vancouver Island Port Alice, Port SEPT everyone. that the barge had arrived. Hardy and Zeballos are among those eli- 29 03:04 0.8 2.6 02 06:05 0.9 3.0 Gold said her husband was fine but According to an employee of the lodge, gible. WE 11:40 3.0 9.8 SA 14:33 3.2 10.5 15:50 2.8 9.2 20:24 2.6 8.5 19:41 2.9 9.5 Quality 23:24 2.7 8.9 Are you living on income, 03 07:12 0.9 3.0 TRADESPEOPLE Doesn’t Cost... 30 03:57 0.8 2.6 SU 15:09 3.2 10.5 from your investments? TH 12:50 3.1 10.2 It Pays! 17:33 2.8 9.2 20:59 2.3 7.5 ARE THEY TAX EFFICIENT? Now there is affordable 24-hour 20:14 2.9 9.5 04 01:12 2.7 8.9 Call a trusted disability coverage. MO 08:13 1.0 3.3 local professional Fine cookware OCT 15:38 3.2 10.5 & accessories Call for more information. available at: 01 04:58 0.8 2.6 21:33 2.0 6.6 FR 13:48 3.1 10.2 05 02:48 2.7 8.9 Martin J. Hoogerdyk, CFP INVESTMENT ADVISOR MAFALDA 19:34 2.7 8.9 TU 09:07 1.2 3.9 21:28 2.8 9.2 16:04 3.2 10.5 Hoogerdyk, EPC 250-537-1730 mafalda@ 22:09 1.6 5.2 [email protected] GRACE POINT SQUARE 140 Fulford-Ganges Rd. Member CIPF 250-537-1730 Grace Point Square saltspringinsurance.ca 250-537-5882

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BY SEAN MCINTYRE DRIFTWOOD STAFF A 14-day visit by two Cuban filmmakers is being cel- ebrated as a great leap forward in the ongoing relationship between organic farmers in the Gulf Islands and Cuba. Filmmakers Eduardo Calves and Denise Ribas Guerra have spent the past week and a half visiting organic farms and speaking with the people behind the production and marketing of organic produce for a project at the Gulf Islands Film and Television School on Galiano Island. According to Calves, who spoke through a translator dur- ing an interview at the Saturday Market in the Park in Gan- ges on the weekend, there’s a whole lot more in common between the two regions than one might expect. “Though Cuba is tropical and the Gulf Islands are more temperate, the challenges farmers face are similar,” he said. “I am here to see the organic farming practices that are on the Gulf Islands. “In both places, there is a growing interest to produce food without any chemicals and in a sustainable manner. Farmers are producing with a consciousness and they’re producing without chemicals because that is important to them.” Calves is hard at work alongside students from as far away as Alaska and Ontario to complete a documentary about organic farming practices on the Gulf Islands. On Saturday, the group was on Salt Spring to take in the Saturday market and visit with a sampling of island farm- PHOTO BY SEAN MCINTYRE ers that included John Wilcox of Duck Creek Farm, Living Cuban fi lmmaker Eduardo Calves (left) and island farmer Ron Pither will be at a Friday evening event to celebrate good rela- Lettuce-founder Jane Squier and Michael Ableman, the tions between the Gulf Islands and Cuba. owner of Foxglove Farm. The visit is the latest Cuba-Gulf Islands initiative put not only learn about the many challenges facing Cuban growing number of organic farms in Cuba,” he said. together by Ron Pither of Varalaya Farm. Many islanders farmers, but also to better understand the Cubans’ tradi- “I really want the farmers there to see what the Canadi- may know Pither from his tireless efforts to promote local tional farming techniques and strong emphasis on crop ans are doing because you have a lot to show.” agriculture and food security. diversifi cation. At conventional markets in Cuba, for example, there is “[Calves and Guerra] are here because we have local Calves is a trained fi lmmaker involved with Cuba’s Pro- no indication that produce has been grown according to innovation and we are trying to translate the work that we gram for Local Agrarian Innovation (PIAL), an organization organic principles. Establishing a code to establish what are doing here onto Cuba wherever it may be applicable,” that assists up to 50,000 Cuban farmers in the use of sus- those principles are is also key to rewarding farmers who Pither said. tainable farming techniques. choose to use organic methods. Pither will host a Friday evening event to share the The program’s current focus is to boost Cuba’s local food “In Cuba, nothing is labelled and nobody is aware about visitors’ experiences with the broader community and offer production in the wake of rising global food prices. what is organic and what isn’t,” he said. “We need to bring people a glimpse into the lives of Cuban farmers. When Calves and Guerra return to Cuba, they intend to together a market like [Salt Spring’s Saturday market] where “This is a celebration of community projects on the Gulf share their newfound knowledge with as many PIAL mem- farmers are ecologically minded and offered an incentive to islands that have had an impact in Cuba,” Pither said. “We’ll bers as possible. farm organically.” be looking at some of the fi lms made by the Cubans at “We’re producing a documentary that demonstrates The Cuba event takes place at the Salt Spring Centre at GIFTS, several other videos and have some short presenta- what organic farmers on Galiano and other islands are 355 Blackburn Road on Friday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. tions.” doing. Part of this project is to take marketing and logistical More information is available by contacting Pither at The event will provide islanders with an opportunity to techniques developed in the Gulf Islands and apply them to 1-250-539-0089. News briefs

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More schedule details are cation that the account is immediately. known for my high dynamic will have to wait until spring Unseasonably rainy available by visiting www. being used. range images of the local before work to restore the weather throughout most bcferries.com or calling the Wachmann was asked to Photographer area, photojournalism is my tennis courts behind the of September has meant toll-free customer informa- provide his Telus username, passion. Being a winner in fi re hall in Burgoyne Valley work to repair the courts tion line at 1-888-223-3779. his password and his date honoured a socially conscious com- gets underway. has been unable to proceed of birth. A photographer based on petition meant a lot to me,” PARC commissioners as scheduled. Email scam Poor grammar and punc- Mayne Island will be one Snelgrove said. awarded an $11,000 con- A Salt Spring resident is tuation are one immediate of 54 international artists The image he submitted tract to Langley-based Schedule warning Telus email cus- clue to the email’s inauthen- featured in the 2010 People juxtaposes the amusement Ocean Marker Sports Sur- tomers to be aware of a ticity. Another is the return and Planet: Social Justice park on the Santa Monica faces Ltd. in August to error scam requesting personal address of keenanann@eir- and Environment diary and Pier in California with a repair the courts with a new BC Ferries has announced information. com.net. calendar. nearby beach-side memo- crack repair technique that an error in the printed sched- George Wachmann Wachmann spoke to a 1,000 photographers sub- rial constructed every involves filling and cover- ule brochure for September received an email on Fri- Telus representative who mitted over 4,000 images to Sunday by the Veterans for ing cracks with layers of a 7, 2010 to June 28, 2011. day, Sept. 24 purporting to confi rmed the message was the 2009 People and Planet Peace. 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The DRIFTWOOD STAFF group has 88 members in categories that Advertising Approximately 50 members of the Salt permitted to provide breakfast. ” include hotels and motels, B&Bs, cottages Spring Island Accommodation Group have and self-catering units, and extended stay plenty of questions and concerns after MAC FRASER, cottages and suites. Deadlines they received a strongly-worded cease and Director of local planning services, A spokesperson for the group was desist style letter from the island’s bylaw Islands Trust unavailable to comment on the issue on Please note: enforcement division. Tuesday. That’s why staff at the Islands Trust have mailed by the end of the week. Arvid Chalmers, a concerned island the Driftwood Office been busily putting the fi nal touches on a Several accommodations owners who resident and long-time realtor, said letters second piece of correspondence designed have contacted the Trust about the bylaw issued by the Trust represent an unprec- will be closed: to clear up some of the issues raised by B&B have already confi rmed they will take steps edented pro-active approach to bylaw Monday, October 11 - owners. to bring units into compliance, he added. enforcement. Mac Fraser, the Islands Trust’s director “This doesn’t man ripping out your entire Speaking on Tuesday morning, Chalm- Thanksgiving Day of local planning services, said steps are kitchen,” he said. ers said targeting the revenue-generating being taken to inform accommodation Conditions that permit rental accommo- potential of people’s properties is a further Deadlines for the Driftwood providers about the specifi c conditions dation in seasonal cottages, Fraser noted, attack on property owners’ rights to help Wednesday, October 13th under which a vacation rental can be run were established by community members earn a living from their properties. as a legitimate Bed and Breakfast opera- in an open and democratic process. He encourages anyone with any ques- Display Deadline: tion. He acknowledged that an initial letter tions or concerns about the bylaw enforce- Thursday, October 7th, 4pm “When people decide to operate a B&B that threatens fines of up to $5,000 per ment offi ce’s latest move to speak out at inside a seasonal cottage, they have to night was a strong message. next week’s local Trust committee meeting Classifi ed Display Deadline: follow additional rules,” he said. “The “I think it’s never a pleasant message at the ArtSpring Theatre on Thursday, Oct. Friday, October 8th, 4pm primary focus is to make people aware to be told you are acting contrary to the 7 at 10:30 a.m. that they are only permitted to provide bylaws,” he said. Further information about the matter is Classifi ed Word Deadline: breakfast. Self-catering capability is not Many of the people who received the available from bylaw enforcement offi cer Tuesday, October 12th, 10am acceptable.” Trust’s September letter belong to the Asso- Peter Philips at 250-247-2208 or via email Fraser said the clarifi cation letter will be ciation Group of Salt Spring Island. at [email protected].

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FIRE PREVENTION Week focuses on fi re prevention Public safety activities a device you can’t live without. home. Advice on how to create Provincial law now stipulates an emergency escape plan for slated for Oct. 3 to 9 that every home must have one, the home can be found on sev- BY ELIZABETH NOLAN regardless of when it was built. eral B.C. fire department web- DRIFTWOOD STAFF Lundy and other local fire- sites, or the local department Salt Spring fi refi ghters will join fighters will be educating the will be happy to work with hom- those all across Canada and the public about why smoke detec- eowners to develop one. United Sates in promoting pub- tors are so important at home On Thursday, Oct. 7 fi refi ght- lic safety during Fire Prevention in visits to all the island’s ele- ers will be visiting Brinkwor- Week from Oct. 3 to 9. mentary schools and the middle thy to check approximately 110 Dating back to a public school from Monday, Oct. 4 to units for working smoke detec- awareness campaign that first Wednesday, Oct. 6. tors. occurred on the 40th anniver- Wednesday night at 6:30 is the Saturday, Oct. 9 features an sary of the Great Chicago Fire time set for the great Commu- open house at Fire Hall 1 in Gan- of 1871, since 1922 fi re service nity Fire Drill — an event that ges from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Static EFFECTIVE SEPT. 7 - SEPT. 25, 2010 workers have devoted the week originated on Vancouver Island displays, interactive demonstra- www.bctransit.com to preventing similar disasters. and will happen on Salt Spring tions and meeting with the pub- This year the theme is Smoke for the third year running. lic are all part of the day. BUS INFORMATION 250-538-4282 Detectors: A Sound You Can Live Lundy said each of the island’s For more information on With, and as Captain Dale Lundy fi re halls will sound a siren, the fire prevention, visit the local of the Salt Spring Fire-Rescue signal for people to practice department’s website at www. Department observes, it’s legally their own fire safety plans at saltspringfi re.com. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 | A5

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BY SEAN MCINTYRE cycling infrastructure has the DRIFTWOOD STAFF potential to propel the island into Participation in a survey of the world’s top cycling destina- RE/MAX Salt Spring will provide successful applicants: island cyclists has surpassed orga- tions, while creating opportuni- • Selection of Spacious Offi ces nizers’ expectations by a long- ties for locals to cycle to and from shot. school and work. • Newly renovated Street Front Location Brenda Guiled, a member of Salt Spending that money on some- Spring’s Bicycle Working Group, thing like a leisure pool at the Rain- • Floor time; Income Producing Opportunities said the group has exceeded the bow Road Indoor Pool, she added, • World Wide Referral Network several hundred surveys it had ini- wouldn’t have the same return given tially anticipated. that the pool’s catchment area is so • Premier RE/MAX Brand Name Awareness + “In terms of numbers, it’s been much smaller. been great,” she said. “The pool is not a destination Community Citizenship “[Over the past 20 years] people [for off-island visitors],” she said. have consistently said they want Guiled spent a good part of last better paths and that’s what the week speaking to media outlets on survey keeps telling us. People real- Vancouver Island about Salt Spring’s ly care.” potential to become a world-class Join the RE/MAX team and experience our friendly, professional and top The volunteer-driven cycling cycling destination. advocacy organization launched She said people’s enthusiasm producing Real Estate offi ce for yourself. Find out why RE/MAX has been the the survey earlier this month to about cycling on the island has Real Estate Leader for more than 35 years. Sit down with owner Malcolm determine the needs and priorities proven infectious. Scott and discuss how you can enjoy an exciting, successful and rewarding of visiting and resident cyclists. “People are excited to talk career in real estate on Salt Spring Island. Surveys will be collected until about cycling on the island,” she Thursday, Sept. 30. Results will be said. “There’s something really compiled and presented at a public shimmering and shiny about Salt event on Oct. 24. Spring.” Though creation of an adequate Establishing the island’s cycle- Drop off resume at cycling infrastructure could cost up friendly reputation could prove to $4 million dollars, Guiled said, lucrative for local business and 131 Lower Ganges Road such an amenity has the potential accommodation providers who or contact Malcolm Scott @ 1-877-539-5227 to draw from a global catchment seek to profit off an increasingly area. popular tourism niche, she added. or e-mail: malcolmscott@ remax.net “We are the gem in the ring of Surveys will be available online the regional trail network,” she at www.ssi-bicycleworkinggroup. said, adding that neighbouring blogspot.com until Sept. 30. A6 | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT CHANTAL LALONDE HOMELESSNESS is this week’s winner of a $50 gift certifi cate from: Island’s homeless youth need help Sponsors sought to “In any given month I see One client is currently try- compassion to clients like COUNTRY GROCER at least half a dozen clients ing to finish her Grade 12 these, who are hoping to help with journey that are homeless or severely education. She’s ended up in improve their situations with underhoused, living in inap- two homes shared by older the life skills learned at Com- BY ELIZABETH NOLAN propriate situations,” Nobile men, and had to leave the last munity Services, but need a DRIFTWOOD STAFF said. because a drunken situation little extra help to get there. SaltSpringIsland Salt Spring’s idyllic country She estimates there are looked threatening. Helping someone change environment may seem like a many more she doesn’t see Another client is a 21-year- their life can be as easy as safe and inviting place for the because they haven’t come in old male from off-island who donating the funds needed for Residents Card homeless, but isolation and a for help. had all his possessions stolen a new pair of glasses, a pair of lack of resources are making The number of homeless when he was sleeping on the work boots or to order a new 3(/00).',/#!,,9342%.'4(%.3 /5/52#/--5.)492 it hard for those who want to youth on Salt Spring includes beach, including his glasses birth certificate. Nobile sug- move forward, says youth out- people from the island who and ID. Coupled with his men- gests “adopting” a person in reach worker Trish Nobile. have left home early and fi nd tal health issues — the young one’s own community for the Salt Spring Island A youth counsellor since they can’t get a job or convince man lived in 30 foster homes better of all.

OF COMMERCE CHAMBER 1984, Nobile has worked for a landlord to rent to them. and has been diagnosed with Salt Spring Community Ser- the past three years as the Salt It also includes people who ADHD and bipolar disorder vices will be providing extra Spring Community Services have escaped from harsher — fi nding a job and a place to services and amenities during outreach person serving cli- urban settings, only to find live are all but impossible. Homelessness Awareness Week, Register your Residents Card ents aged 15-25. themselves stuck here after a “People see them in the park beginning Tuesday, Oct. 12. to be eligible for weekly draws. Nobile notes that while few months. getting loaded but they don’t People interested in contribut- youth may be more resilient Young women are one con- see the background that’s led ing can call and ask to connect VIEW MERCHANT SPECIALS AT: of need than older people and cern; Nobile has seen at least to this,” she said, describing with an outreach worker. may therefore be less visible, four women aged of 16-19 in another boy who was born residentscard.com their needs are just as press- the past year. She said often oxygen deprived and has seri- This article is part of series or pick up a list at The Driftwood ing. But for those who are they wind up couch surfing ous social connection and on Salt Spring homelessness. A looking to change their situa- with older men who take memory issues. profi le of Community Service’s tion seemingly small barriers them in and compromise Nobile is hoping that the older clients will appear next can be insurmountable. their safety. community will extend its week.

HOUSING SSI’s affordable housing strategy moving forward Draft plan released The potential to create more “We’ve heard many solu- affordable housing on Salt Spring has taken a signifi cant step forward tions proposed by com- with the initial draft of a Community Affordable Housing Strategy (CAHS) now in hand. munity members, and the “The draft housing strategy fea- tures four goals and many associated objectives resulting from a summer- plan will focus on the most long review of the island’s afford- able housing needs and options for appropriate, eff ective and improving housing choices,” said Christine Torgrimson, CAHS steering committee chair. feasible of these proposals The fi rst draft of the housing strat- egy is strongly founded in the results of the 2009 Salt Spring Island Hous- that can facilitate aff ord- ing Needs Assessment, she added. The needs assessment recognized six priorities including housing able housing initiatives.” affordability. Rental affordability in particular was identifi ed as an issue JANIS GAUTHIER while much of the affordable rental CAHS coordinator stock was shown to be sub-standard and insecure. for the island’s most vulnerable popu- The assessment identified the lations; better meet the needs of low homeless and those at risk of home- to moderate income residents; and lessness as being at most urgent increase the understanding and sup- need, but demonstrated other groups port for affordable housing. with strong needs include single par- “These goals and objectives refl ect ent families, low income seniors and a lot of community thought and dis- those with special needs. cussion over the years,” Gauthier Affordability problems are lead- explained, “and will form the basis ing to a loss of diversity in the island for the next stage of strategy devel- population, according to assessment opment — drafting concrete action fi ndings. plans. We’ve heard many solutions Torgrimson explained that these proposed by community members, identifi ed needs, as well as informa- and the plan will focus on the most tion gleaned from a handful of com- appropriate, effective and feasible munity housing studies and reports of these proposals that can facilitate between 2005 and 2010, formed the affordable housing initiatives.” basis for developing the CAHS draft Consultation with stakeholders goals and objectives. will continue through the fall and “We’ve also considered input and winter, with wider public input suggestions from housing providers, sought in early 2011. housing advocates, representatives A completed Community Afford- from agencies with roles related to able Housing Strategy is expected to housing, and community members be in hand by this coming spring. with housing skills and expertise. The strategy development is being This work was also informed by well- guided by a five-member steering established ‘best practices’ for the committee, including chair Torgrim- development and support for afford- son (also an Island Trustee), CRD able housing.” Housing Secretariat senior manager CAHS coordinator Janis Gauth- Henry Kamphof, Salt Spring Island ier, who consolidated results of the Foundation chair Carol Biely, Island research and consultations into the Trustee George Ehring and CRD local draft housing strategy document, director Garth Hendren. The project said the draft goals are to: increase the is supported by funds from the CRD, supply and diversity of housing along Local Trust Committee, Salt Spring the whole range of affordable housing Island Foundation and Real Estate needs; improve housing and support Foundation BC. 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With this be distributing about 50 nut trees PRODUCE & Thanksgiving Sunday, Oct.10, in mind Eco Cell, initiated by to people who have pre-ordered PHILLIP’S BBQ to ponder the question: “Will St. John’s United Church in as part of the Nut Capital of Can- 251 FOREST RIDGE ROAD, SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC. 250 . 653 . 4809 we rally ourselves to save our Saanich, Ecology International, ada project (more nut trees will planet?” and Transition Salt Spring have be available in November). Transition Salt Spring is spon- invited Salt Spring faith groups People planning to cycle to soring the 10/10/10 gathering to come together around the the Ganges 10/10/10 gathering at 12 noon in the park, and climate change issue on Octo- are invited to join the Critical press material states the event ber 10. Mass bicycle ride, leaving Ful- will focus on building commu- “A demonstration of our col- ford Inn at 10:45 a.m., Cusheon SNOWBIRD? VACATION? 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Prices starƟng at Free Pick-up and HISTORY only $17.50 per visit Delivery to Ferry Call Toll Free 1(888) 523-2929 (AWAY) British dignitaries at Bittancourt museum or visit us at www.goingaway.ca Salt Spring Islander Owned and Operated HMS Ganges Society The HMS Ganges was the last Keeping Salt Spring Home Owners and Property Insurers happy! sailing ship to act as the fl ag ship presents historic gift for the British Navy. She was bro- ken up in 1930 but had served as Visitors to the museum at Salt a training station for the British Spring’s Bittancourt House have Navy after her seagoing days. EXTEND YOUR SUMMER gained one more gem among In addition to the gavel, sever- the many unique displays and al souvenir items were left for the unusual items on exhibit. museum. The presentation will WITH OUR... 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The visitors were Basil Downing-Waite, secretary Spring resident Cole Harvey. all members of the HMS Gan- of the association, chairman The model is now housed in ges Association, Devonport Mike Phillips made the presen- an annex to Bittancourt House Division, and were here from tation to John Fulker, the muse- built by the Farmers’ Institute OFF Plymouth, England to present um’s curator and president. for that purpose. the museum with one of its most The gift presented was a wood- The museum directors said unique prizes. en gavel and stand, engraved they felt privileged to receive the After a tour of the museum, and crafted from actual timbers prestigious gift on behalf of all SALE a studied viewing of the HMS from the vessel HMS Ganges. Salt Spring residents.

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EDITORIAL B&B unrest ed and Breakfast own- ers on the island may have had some trouble getting a good night’s sleepB during the past month. That’s because they’ve recently been informed that something many of them undoubtedly thought was a great opportu- nity to generate additional income turns out to violate the laws of the land. The Islands Trust argues that Salt Spring Island Land Use Bylaw No. 355 prohibits the rental of B&B-style tourist accommodation on residentially-zoned property if the unit offers renters access to “self-catering” facili- ties. Provide visitors with a kitchen and you’re no longer considered the operator of a B&B but, instead, offering an illegal short-term vacation rental. Many island residents who are affected by What not variable consumption tax rates? the crackdown argue the bylaw is unclear BY ROSS KING tion of tax on goods previously exempt. I think we about what’s permitted I am amused at the antics of the activists stir- POINT have to accept some disharmony over “harmoniza- and what must be done ring the pot against HST, led by a pair of politicians VIEW tion” between different jurisdictions and suck it up THE ISSUE: to bring their places long beyond their “best before” dates, presumably (but wouldn’t it be nice if some items that had previ- Vacation rentals into compliance. because they can’t see a good, unpopular issue without clamber- ously been taxed under PST now become exempt under HST? What’s immediately ing on the band-wagon for political gain. Hmmmm!) WE SAY: apparent is that the I think a tax system that allows input tax credits (like the GST) This brings me to consumption tax rates. The mantra is that we Time for clarity short-term vacation is infi nitely superior to the old system whereby tax was added to have to have a single rate of tax in the interests of simplicity and rental debate is still the already embedded tax burden on a good — in other words, comprehension by the buying public. Well, we can already iden- one of the island’s great a tax-on-tax rolling snowball. People who rant against this need tify two tax rates (nil and the full rate) and, if you think deeper, perennial grey areas. educating, if not their heads examining! Why? there are things such as sliding “transitional” tax rates, e.g., new When it asked In prefacing my remarks, I can understand the voters’ out- housing where the house is exempt up to a certain amount, the about steps being taken to remedy the rage. I am appalled by our leader’s fl ip-fl op and the government’s tax is applied at the full rate over another (much higher) thresh- confusion, the Driftwood was told a letter inability to “sell” this simple and eminently explainable concept old, and a sliding scale applies in between the two limits. Ha! is in the mail. to the voters. (On this alone, the current incumbents deserve to Gotcha! Now we have an infi nite number of rates between 0 per In spite of the unanswered questions, reap what they have sown . . . give the idiots the heave-ho!) Lots cent and the full rate . . . this blows the “only a single rate” myth the $5,000 per night fi nes and the looming of average guys don’t get it simply because government has failed right out of the water! prospect of litigation for those who do not to explain it to them adequately and garner their support. My point in raising this is that there is no reason whatever why comply, clarifi cation of the issue is still a When I try to defend the principle (not the practice of imple- we shouldn’t have variable consumption tax rates across the work in progress. menting it!), I am assailed by the likes of: “But it’s us small guys board. For example, food at 0 per cent, books at one per cent, Judging by the 50 letters sent to operators that get hit. The vendors will pocket the tax credit.” They have a kids’ clothing at 1.5 per cent, designer jeans at 20 per cent, Rolex earlier this month, the STVR debate stands point, but no one is explaining to them the power of competition watches at 30 per cent, cigarettes 60 per cent and Gin-Palace to impact a considerable number of island and of “outing” the pick-pockets so that they get black-balled. yachts 150 per cent (the numbers are off the top of my head residents and others in the tourism busi- For every hand-wringing vendor who says, “But I have to pass here). ness. it along,” there should be the instant riposte: “Show me what you I can hear already the squealing about the unmanageability of That this latest fl are up has proceeded are doing to help me with the tax credit you are getting! Where’s a multi-tax system, but, as I have pointed out above, we already without a solution for nearly a month poses my share?” have one and we never hear a murmur about that. And who a considerable threat to the Trust at a time Again, more clarity is required by way of explanation of how has ever heard of bureaucrats complaining about bigger depart- when it faces a rising tide of opposition this works, and how the public can play its part in keeping ven- ments doing more stuff . . . but I digress. among islanders who seek a municipal dors “straight.” Public opprobrium of pick-pocketing vendors As a post script, I browsed the B.C. Conservative Party’s website alternative. should be swift and vicious . . . vote with your feet, shout it (such as it is) and found that they stand for the abolition of the tax The Salt Spring Island Local Trust Com- around the pub and tell all your friends! on property sales. The concept that I buy property one day, pay mittee only stands to lose out if steps aren’t As an aside, honest vendors would be well advised to help edu- the Robber Barons the tax on the transfer price, sell it next week taken to outline, review and refi ne the rules cate their buying public. I’m a bit surprised the likes of Cham- and the government gets a second kick at the cat is outrageous. governing Salt Spring’s lucrative and ubiqui- bers of Commerce aren’t “out there” helping with the program of Now we’re talking . . . they’ll get my vote on this alone! tous STVR industry. buyer-education. Perhaps then, we can put the issue to rest. Another aspect fuelling the public’s indignation is the imposi- The writer is a Salt Spring resident.

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: LAST WEEK’S QUESTION: 29 Do you support an ice surface for Salt Spring? Yes No Do you approve of the 12 Cast your ballot online at www.gulfi slandsdriftwood.com before Islands Trust’s crack- Monday at midnight or clip this box and drop it at our offi ce before Monday at 4:30 p.m. down on B&Bs? YES NO

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ANDREA ZANIBONI EMILY MCIVOR MACKENZIE WILLIAMSON NEIL MARK SCOTT HARRIS I think they should back off Illegal STVRs seriously No. Even if they are competing No. Heavy fi nes are not the They probably have better and let people survive. Who impact long-term rentals and with the hotels we don’t have a solution. Perhaps a form of things to do with their time like are they? I would like some since affordable housing is lot of accommodation options. social pressure to comply with solving the affordable housing transparency. one of our most serious issues those who are following the problem. I strongly support the Trust. “rules” is better.

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it is deemed to be in con- fundraising costs/activities information in the article 3.12.4 through 3.14.6, it actual bylaw. STVR travention of your land-use (posters, ribbons, tattoos, Islands Trust fires anti states that where zoning In fact, it would suggest bylaws and is forced to shut etc) and three cents goes STVR Salvo (Driftwood, allows for a seasonal cot- that the Trust is promoting salvo down, it will be impossible towards administration Sept. 22) which quotes tage then that cottage is anti-competitive behav- It was on the last day of for us to spend time on your costs. The Terry Fox Foun- that: “Accommodation allowed a kitchen. Where iour and favouring some our most enjoyable week island anymore. dation is an industry leader units with kitchen facilities zoning allows for a home island businesses over oth- on Salt Spring Island that I I do hope that the Islands in fundraising accountabil- on residential zoned prop- based B&B business a sea- ers. Anyone who is running read, with dismay, the arti- Trusts reconsiders its policy ity. erties cannot be considered sonal cottage is considered a local business within the cle about short-term vaca- as we hope to return next As far as the total for the home-based businesses . . as a suitable location for bylaws is free to compete tion rentals. fall. run this year goes, on site . . the trusts enforcement that business. with whatever other busi- My husband and I had ROSEMARY BURROWS and through miscellaneous policy is largely based on This would therefore ness they choose, and it is just had a lovely week visit- NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. donations and a barbeque, the advertisement of illegal be an “accommodation not within the mandate of ing your wonderful shops we raised $7770.89, with uses such as the availability unit on [potentially] resi- the Trust to decide other- and studios, shopping at Fox money our online total as of Thurs- of a private kitchen.” dentially zoned land [e.g. wise. the Saturday market, going In light of the recent fea- day, Sept. 23 being $2844. I have the latest version R7,8,9] with a kitchen” that I ask that the Trust clarify to the fall fair and trying out ture on CBC about where That brings it to a total of of Salt Spring Island Land is within the byaws. its position on these mat- some of the restaurants on some fundraising dollars $10,614.89. Thank you Salt Use Bylaw 355 in front of The statements made in ters, stating clearly which the island. go, we on the Terry Fox Spring Island! me. Nowhere in this bylaw the article would therefore sections of Bylaw 355 it is And as we travel with our Committee 2010 thought JEAN, CATHERINE, JULI- can I find any statement appear to be a misrepre- enforcing. I would also like two dogs, we were delight- you might like know where ETTE, MARGO, NORI, BEN to the effect that accom- sentation of Land Use to see a retraction of the ed to fi nd a cottage to stay your donations go. AND RICK modation used as part of a Bylaw 355. statement around business at that had some space for When you donate to TERRY FOX COMMITTEE 2010 home-based B&B business The statement “Bed and competition and receive our dogs to run and was the Terry Fox Foundation, cannot have a kitchen, or breakfast operations are an assurance of the Trust’s happy to have them stay- 87 cents of every dollar Trust should that it is illegal under the supposed to be low impact neutrality with regard to ing along with us. Needless raised goes directly to can- bylaws to advertise that operations that do no com- business opportunities to say, such accommoda- cer research. Ten cents of clarify bylaws kitchen. pete” again appears to be DUNCAN ELSEY tion is hard to find and if your dollar goes towards I would like to clarify the In fact, reading sections SALT SPRING Big Lotto meets Big Oil meet Big Sugartotally unsupported at the by any pumps

Sometimes it takes a trip off the rock to such as “sir,” “ma’am” and ed as to whether you want or radio.” I have no idea what this “adspeak” remind us just how good we have it here. “please” were delivered with air miles, or even if you means but I can practically guarantee that I was reminded of this at a service station a smile. The magic words, would like the price of a they wouldn’t be doing it if it wasn’t going to stop on a late summer road journey up “fill ‘er up” entitled you to Shilo car wash included on your be plucking money out of our pockets. Vancouver Island. It seems the air pressure more than just a full tank Zylbergold credit card tab (insinuating, Even today, while Lotto Live is still in its was low on my right rear tire, so I asked of gas. Full service meant of course, that your vehicle infant stage of development, an estimated the attendant at the cash till where I could you got your oil checked, NOBODY ASKED ME NEEDS a car wash — what, 20 million viewers each month are watch- fi nd the air pump. She pointed me in the windshields cleaned, radia- BUT have they got my old truck ing Lotto promotions and jackpot alerts on right direction and asked if I needed to get tor cap tightened and tire on camera?). the 12,600 screens at service stations across change so I could put a loonie in the coin pressure adjusted if necessary. Newer gas pumps are now coming the continent. slot. In today’s world, asking the gas pump equipped with hi-defi nition digital screens Nobody asked, but far be it from me to A loonie for air? As I turned away in dis- jockey (assuming you can fi nd one) to check atop every pump. This means that while chastise lotteries or people who actively gust, she tried to comfort me by telling me your oil will return one of those blank stares you are feeding gasoline to your gas tank, engage in the pursuit of that “lucky ticket” that maybe there might be a service sta- that can be interpreted as “you want me to you are being reminded of how hungry that will dramatically make all their dreams tion left between Campbell River and Port WHAT?” The job of being a station atten- you must be by the commercial ads on the come true. As the saying goes, “lotteries are McNeil that still has free air, but she wasn’t dant is no longer an honourable career screen. A talking Mars bar is asking you nothing but a tax on the stupid,” and, from certain. choice, but something one does between when was the last time you “got high” on the amount of shekels I have doled out in That’s where we’ve come to, folks. After trips to the skate park. some rich caramel nougat. At the same my time, I certainly do qualify in that cat- all the great advances in technology and Wait, it gets worse. Today’s service sta- time, a voice from deep within your pump egory personally. science, this is where our civilization has tion is nothing but a fast food sugar shack wants to know if you would like to “super- Nevertheless, there are boundaries we arrived. We now have to pay for air. with gas pumps. Gasoline is something you size” your gasoline purchase. must maintain to protect the inner sanc- It hasn’t always been like that. There used might happen to pick up as an afterthought It can’t get any worse, right? Wrong. Two tum of the gas pump. If we stand back and to be a time (back in the prehistoric days of on your drive through. Your primary mis- California companies, Outcast Media and do nothing, it is only a matter of time before the 1950s) when a crisp $10 bill would pay sion when stopping at a modern service PumpTop TV, have collaborated to launch the fi ends behind Lotto Live will be selling for a full tank of gas, a couple of metal cans station is to pick up a three-litre cup of stale Lotto Live, in which your gas pump will us lottery tickets right at the pump. of motor oil, a roadmap, and still give you a coffee, a cellophane-wrapped beef jerky (almost) sing and dance as it tells you of You may snicker at the thought now, $2 bill as change. sub, and maybe a Styrofoam tub full of pre- the latest jackpot and encourage you to but you won’t be laughing when, someday Mind you, back then “climate change” digested nacho chips smothered in some of buy, buy, buy those tickets, conveniently soon, you may be stuck in a gas bar line-up meant that you were expecting rain the that liquid orange goop with undisclosed available inside, just steps away (also draw- waiting for Aunt Sadie to fi nish playing her next day and “global warming” was another origins. ing us into the magnetic lure of junk food). 11th game of Keno before placing the hose way of saying that summer was on its way. Wait, it gets even worse. More and more That’s right, Big Lotto meets Big Oil meet nozzle back in its slot and driving off to her This was when “service stations” were just of today’s gas pumps are being outfitted Big Sugar! Bingo game. called “gas stations,” and attendants wore with automated credit card machines so According to Nathan Gill, the chief media They say the only thing that’s permanent uniforms, ties and trousers with razor sharp you can pay right at the pump. This is not offi cer for the joint venture, “The product’s is change. It can be a diffi cult pill to swallow, creases. a bad thing in itself. It’s the new digital enhanced targeting, dynamic content and but I can adapt to it most of the time. There are Full service was the only choice you applications of these innovations that are proximity to point of sale create an action- limits to my acceptance of change, however. had (self-serve was something you did becoming a problem. able dialog with the consumer that’s impos- When it comes to gas stations, I vow to remain at the dinner table), and archaic words At many existing pumps you are prompt- sible to achieve with traditional billboards living in a place where the air is still free. A10 | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

Pleased to donate FOR 10% of our APPLES THE CURE October 2nd sales.

PHOTO JANET DWYER OCTOBER 2 & 3 Apples for the CURE Here at Mouats we're pleased to EAT APPLES AND RAISE MONEY FOR support this amazing cause. BREAST CANCER PREVENTION 10% of sales from our furniture fl oor on Sat. Oct. 2nd will be donated to support the cure.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3

Mass Yoga Class 12:00 pm Apple Festival 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Centennial Park - participation by donation. Tickets available at Fulford Hall or Ganges Yoga wear prizes courtesy Neon Buddha. Tourist Information Centre. $10 adults, MOUAT’S $5 students, kids under 12 free. Entrance fee Educational Speakers 1:00 pm includes map of participating host farms. Centennial Park. Speakers from Seaside on Salt Spring since 1907 The Victoria Cancer Society, SILENT AUCTION OCTOBER 2 The Wellness Community, and the 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Organic Farming Community. LOCATION: MOUAT’S CLOTHING Shop local businesses and BID ON GOODS FROM: purchase apples by donation. Steffi ch Fine Art, Stuff & Nonsense, Apples courtesy Country Grocer Salt Spring Inn, Robert Bateman, G.I. Picture We are pleased to donate and local growers. Framers, West of the Moon, Bruce’s Kitchen, 10% of sales from our Island Escapades, Salt Spring Winery, Purchase a Persnickety, House Piccolo, Ganges Yoga Studio, Chef’s four course menu, Limited Edition Collector’s T-Shirt Jill Louise Campbell, Star Barks, Bloom Salt featuring apples from at Mouat’s Clothing Co. – Spring Organic B&B, Seaside Retreat, Mouat’s our own orchard. all proceeds to support the cause. Clothing Co., FDJ French Dressing and more... OCTOBER 2ND. DINE WITH US.

SHOP AT THESE BUSINESSES FOR MORE DETAILS DONATING VISIT: A PORTION OF THEIR SALES: www.mouatsclothing.com reservations COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL Hastings House Country Inn 250-537-2362 Honeysuckle Cottage B&B Island Magic Touch Salon Mouat’s Home Hardware APPLE FESTIVAL WEEKEND Old Salty Come and try our Apples for the Cure Salt Spring Air Apple Pie Dessert Wine Salt Spring Winery Thrifty Foods 10% of our sales of this wine from October 2nd & 3rd Pharmasave will be donated to Apples for a Cure! West of the Moon Chocolate Beach Confections Saori Salt Spring Bibby Productions Island Escapades Jana’s Bake Shop Anchor Point B&B On Saturday October 2nd , , 10%10%0% of of all all Skipping Stone Beach B&B apple sales at Thrifty Foods Salt Spring Arbutus Point Oceanfront B&B will be donated to the Canadian Breast Harbour House and more... Open Fri., Sat., Sun. 12-5 pm | Right off Fulford-Ganges Rd. Cancer Foundation.

We are pleased to support APPLES FOR THE CURE by donating Pleased to support 100% of our apple sales from Oct. 2, 2010 Apples for the Cure

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PHOTOS BY DERRICK LUNDY Ganges Harbour was fi lled with converted work boats during last weekend’s semi-annual West Coast Work Boat Fall Rendezvous. At top, the Master heads home in a blast of smoke; while above right, boats motor out of the harbour in the fog; and at right, Gary LeMarchant is seen on his boat Christine B . RANTS and Roses Rants Roses at the fall fair. We would like “record” roses to Ian at Lady Roses and nutritious Country Grocer,Thrifty Rant to the gentleman Thanks to Tim and John to especially thank our set- Minto emergency for his rosehips for all the organiz- Foods, Embe Bakery, Gulf who, upon leaving the of Island Star Video for up and take-down crew of caring and humorous atti- ers — and participants — Island Glass, Windsor Ply- house after a visit to my donating 15 movie passes Johnny Villadsen, Terry Fen- tude, and for keeping every- of Sunday’s big Transition wood. The money raised is family, was seen quickly in recognition of Salt Spring nel, Russell Hardy, Steve one informed. I’ll be jukebox Salt Spring potluck. Special going towards the upcom- whisking his dog into his Elementary School’s stu- Jarmen, Steve Peterson and jiving in no time! thanks to Jean and her team, ing local competitions along SUV and making his exit dents’ participation in the Barry Dunster. Your support who handled mounds of with our recent flexibility down the driveway. Very Great Canadian Shoreline for safe grad 2011 is greatly 108 white lotus and many dishes, and to Daniel, who workshop. Thank-you. The soon it was discovered Clean-up. Your generosity appreciated. thanks to the 70 people helps computer klutzes deal Gymnastics Team. that the dog had killed was unexpected but greatly that attended Phakchok with the transitionsaltspring. one of the chickens. The appreciated! A bale of sweet-smelling Rinpoche’s talk at Still Point ning.com/ website. Thank you to Jesse and two chicks that the hen sun-dried clover hay to the Studio. Special thanks to all crew at the Falconshead was raising, also died. The A dozen roses and a million “barn crew” at the fair. You the help from Lama Phun- Salt Spring Gymnas- Grill for another amazing chickens are a project of thank yous to Slegg Lumber, helped to calm us and called snok, Robi, Michael, Geri, tics Club would like to party. Also to Embe Bak- my garndchildren. What West of the Moon, Kurt Irwin in “the boss” when neces- Katherine, Ralph, Gaurang, send brightly decorated ery for such an awesome and example to set for from Irwin Collision, TNT sary. Daisy Mae, Maggie Trinley, Susan and to all the cupcakes to the following birthday cake for our son’s the younger generation. J. Signs and the grads and grad Monsento’s and Farley drivers to Mt. Tuam. Phyllis businesses for sponsoring 15th birthday. Ralph and McClean parents who volunteered and Matthew our “make your own cup- Sherrie Blake. their time at the grad games A wheelchair full of cake” booth at the fall fair:

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REGISTER Please pre-register to participate in the structured two hour community workshop of your choice from 6:30 - 8:30pm by calling 250.474.9613:

We’re considering a new twist September 29 – Sooke – Community Hall on curbside pick up. And we need your input. September 30 – Victoria/Esquimalt – Delta Ocean Pointe DROP-IN Can’t attend a two hour workshop? Drop-in at one of the Did you know that 30% of the waste that we send to Hartland Landfill is compostable organic sessions below:

material? That’s why the Capital Regional District (CRD) is considering a region-wide kitchen October 1 – Salt Spring Island scrap restriction and enhanced curbside collection program. After all, kitchen scraps – items Anglican Church | 6:30 - 8:30 pm like meat, dairy, vegetables, grains and soiled paper products – are a valuable resource. ONLINE FORUM Can’t make a session? Participate in the online forum to provide your input regarding this project. We are inviting residents to participate in Feedback from these workshops will be recorded forums.crd.bc.ca/atthecurb community workshops to help us solicit feedback to help guide the decisions in this project. We’re on possible funding options for an enhanced committed to finding the best options and we curbside collection program and the revenue need your input. Come to the drop-in session shortfall resulting from the proposed kitchen being held on Salt Spring Island on October 1. scraps restriction.

For more information email [email protected], phone 250.474.9613, or visit us online at www.crd.bc.ca/atthecurb A12 | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD NEWSBEAT The I.Trust and Us EDUCATION Booth Canal and Other Issues www.alcy.ca Preschool plants strong community roots Popular spot Tom Varzeliotis among children

BY ELIZABETH NOLAN DRIFTWOOD STAFF Stay Connected As a parent, one of be part of the Driftwood’s online community. the best things you Sign up for breaking news, a weekly news digest E-dition, Facebook community updates, and short, can imagine is a school timely messages via Twitter. environment where gulfi slands.net/signup.html your child loves to be. Parents at Salt Spring’s Co-op Pre- 7HENYOUNEEDALAWYER school report their children are having just FORQUALITYREPRESENTATION that experience: in fact, the kids like being there #ALL+EITH/LIVER "3C ,," so much, the school has extended its day by ,ITIGATION an hour and children often want to go on s#IVILAND#RIMINAL their days off. s%STATEAND7ILLDISPUTES With the gentle schedule of two morn- s2EAL%STATE#LAIMS ings a week, three- and four-year-old kids get s#ONSTRUCTION ,IENCLAIMS into the pattern of school at a pace they enjoy. The morning includes a shared snack 3INCE that all of the kids help ATALLLEVELSOF#OURT make, and they now

stay for lunch togeth- PHOTO BY ELIZABETH NOLAN er to enjoy the social Teacher Lisa Dodd helps a child at the Co-op Preschool. atmosphere. Activities 3ALT3PRING)SLAND   that support learning yard and teacher-led es to the preschool’s involvement is indeed #ELLPHONE   through play include a story and song time. “It’s not just about schedule are aimed at an important aspect of +EITH/LIVER variety of indoor sta- Socialization is also including more working the preschool. Parents tions, outside time in an important part of families, and parent con- attend monthly meet- the well-equipped play early education, and at sending your kids tributions can amount ing to plan and discuss the preschool parents to as little as eight hours the workings of the hope to help their chil- a month. program — each parent dren plant roots in the to preschool. It’s Changes over the has a small job such as community that will last couple of years scheduling, welcoming potentially see them about creating have seen the school new parents or taking Keep into their adult years. employ two teachers, out the recycling, and “The kids will be with Lisa Dodd and Melanie work parties and fund- some of these children community for Dashwood, which has raisers bring the entire Smiling... all the way through reduced parent com- group together. It’s this school, so they’re forg- mitment for duty days communal activity that ing these relationships your child, and for and provides a more allows such deep bonds Thoughts & News early,” orientation consistent environ- to be formed, and as coordinator Michelle families.” ment for the children. Bennett notes, provides Bennett said. Parents now put in an excellent model for from Dr. Richard Hayden “Another nice thing is one morning around the children. MICHELLE BENNETT you know your child is every six weeks, instead “It’s really good for Orientation coordinator A long time patient, building relationships of twice a month, but kids to watch families with other adults — you don’t feel even the working together to get who I really like a lot told me she is not happy with this little know they’ll be looking “It’s not just about greater commitment the job done. It’s not column. She said that the picture is not the best and I am way better out for them.” sending your kids to was a burden. overwhelming when looking in real life. I was glad to hear that was her complaint. I Parents also build preschool. It’s about “The duty days are everyone takes a turn.” teased her back though and said it was because I wasn't wearing my supportive relation- creating community great — it’s not a chore While strong rela- "sexy" glasses that sit heavily on my nose most of my working day. ships with each other. for your child, and for at all, it’s a pleasure,” tionships are already "Oh those awful things, what are they all about?" she threw back. Bennett didn’t know families.” said parent Mary Hold- being developed, Ben- many people when The co-operative set- ing. nett said the preschool I get many questions every day about my glasses. For those who she moved here a few up means that parents Another change has is always welcoming to haven't seen them...well lets say they are anything but stylish, and Novembers ago. She are actively involved in mixed the three- and new families, and the look like they are from the set of Brazil or Blade Runner. They are said she had an instant the program, both with four-year-old classes kids are excited to make normal looking safety glasses with a 4cm long magnifying loupe social group after she their own children and together, so parents can new friends. There are embedded in each lens. If I put them up on my head they look like enrolled her eldest with the entire group. choose to enroll either for still a couple of places antennae. daughter at the pre- But a common outside Mondays and Wednes- left — parents can call school. Her second impression that the par- days, or Tuesdays and the school at 250-537- They magnify everything by 4.5 times and have a built in headlight. daughter is now attend- ticipation requirement is Thursdays, according to 8445, Mondays through I can see much more clearly and with much more detail than with ing, and her third will overly demanding is far scheduling needs. Thursdays until 1 p.m. the naked eye. Of all the technologies and new materials available start next year. from the truth, parents Although the work- or leave a message any I would say that these glasses do more to improve the quality of As Bennett explained, say. In fact, recent chang- load is light, parent time. dentistry today. HIKING Stylish, no, but useful, yes. The glasses I am certain do nothing for my good looks. The picture... well let me know next time we meet ( be kind!) New Facebook group targets island hikers Participants can post or minded people to enjoy our members. Our Services: wonderful outdoors.” Participants are encouraged join outings While there exist plenty of to post hikes of their own or • Laser treatment for gum disease opportunities for nature lovers to choose from outings offered by • Alignment of crooked teeth BY SEAN MCINTYRE meet up and explore the island, other members. • Emergencies and pain relief DRIFTWOOD STAFF Rook said, many of the island’s The group is open to serious The “Saltspring Hiking Group” established groups stick to fi xed hikers of all ages. • Invisalign...invisible braces Facebook page is a new way for schedules and involve plenty of Members need only have • Surgical implants for rock solid teeth hiking and backpacking enthu- paperwork, board meetings and access to a computer and a • Dentures • Cosmetic dentistry siasts to engage in a broad range legal formalities. Facebook account in order to of hikes and multi-day trips on Rook said he wants the Face- get involved. • Botox cosmetic Salt Spring and beyond, accord- book page to move beyond the Rook said he hopes people will ing to co-founder Simon Rook. paperwork and allow people to eventually use the site to reduce We have a smile for you! “We have no executive, no spend more time in the hills. travel expenses, ease logistics 199 Saltspring Way, Saltspring Island, V8K 2G2 membership forms to sign, “There needs to be an outlet and share a common passion no fees, no waivers. Everyone for these kinds of trips,” he said. for the mountains on multi-day 250 537 1400 takes responsibility for them- Since Rook and his wife trips to Vancouver Island and Visit our website: www.saltspringdentist.com selves,” Rook writes on the Heather launched the site ear- elsewhere. group’s site. lier this month, the “Saltspring For more information check “All we are interested in doing Hiking Group” page has grown out the “Saltspring Hiking Dr Richard Hayden Island Dental Centre is getting together with like- to include more than a dozen Group” on Facebook. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 | A13 NEWSBEAT

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PHOTO BY AMY GEDDES Twelve-year-old Adam Wolfermann searches for skateboarding videos on one of Core Inn’s new comput- A Big Thank You ers. from: SSI Foundation grant delivers The Salt Spring Island Farmers’ Institute and the Fall Fair Committee to: All the businesses and individuals who donated time new computers to Core Inn kids and products All the volunteers who make it happen Meets a community need times be a problem for our youth. “Back in 1993, I was a youth who helped fund- All those who attended despite the weather BY PAT BURKETTE raise for a youth centre. I grew up here and I know Bus Drivers for transportation SPECIAL TO THE DRFTWOOD the challenges kids can face here,” says Chalm- A group of teens engrossed in Google Earth ers, who eventually became a social worker, and Cement Plan for judges parking graphics at a computer station on planet Salt returned to the island in 2006. Driftwood for the catalogue Spring is a quick view of a community need fi lled “If you don’t fit into sports or theatre and Exhibitors for your entries by a Salt Spring Island Foundation grant to the arts, there aren’t a lot of activities for kids here, Core Inn youth centre. and many places aren’t very welcoming for Fall Fair Express Volunteers But Kirsty Chalmers, the Core Inn’s drop-in co- youth, fearing things like theft. There are also Foxglove for their tractor ordinator and youth counsellor, opens the window a lot of kids spending time alone, and there on the bigger picture. can be a permissive attitude toward drugs Judges for their comments “The kids were trembling in anticipation when and alcohol which makes them accessible for Key Pawn Trucking for the assistance the new computers purchased with the grant were youth.” being installed,” recalls Chalmers. “We had some Chalmers says the Core Inn, which is now Neighbours for your tolerance really outdated computers that were so slow.” under the Salt Spring Island Community Services Perry Booth for last minute help The foundation grant bought four computers, umbrella, offers a safe, welcoming place for kids. Recycling Depot for parking an extra monitor and keyboard, and upgraded She’s keen to improve the Core Inn’s image in the gaming software for the Core Inn, which serves 40 community too. Tuesday Morning Work Crew for year round effort to 50 middle school and high school students daily “We welcome parents to come in and check the Veterinarians for Vet Checks during the school year. place out,” says Chalmers. Youth under the age of 19 can use the comput- Those who take Chalmers up on her offer will Vendors for food services and information ers for free from 1 to 7 p.m. in the summer and also see fi rst hand how the Salt Spring Founda- from 3 to 7 p.m. during the school year, with tion takes a leadership role in seeking solutions to extended hours on Thursday evenings and Fri- community challenges with the help of generous days. island donors. For kids like Ben Holmes, Brock Peters, Chey- enne Buffett, Alix Hotel and Madison Haston, the Core Inn is a place to access the internet to chat, play games and connect on social networking sites like Facebook. Do you want to graduate? Peters explains, “It gives us a chance to go into town and do stuff. I like to help out here.” Prior to September 30, contact the SD 64 Learning Centre of your choice. “The kids also do job searches, SIN card appli- cations and listen to music,” adds Chalmers who Whether you need a few courses points out, “Lots of kids actually don’t have a com- to complete your Dogwood Certificate Mayne Island puter here on the island.” or want to earn a Grade twelve Adult Graduation Diploma StudentMayne Learning Island Centre The importance of funding a service for youth there are a number of choices on the Gulf Islands. Student Learning Centre wasn’t lost on the foundation. In distributing call Donna Kirkpatrick donations from islanders to local charitable orga- call250 Donna - 539 Kirkpatrick - 2371
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Master Your Life LOST: CAT, Andrew, a brown (day of Festival only) Islands Trust and Islands THE VISION tabby with white chest, stom- New shipment Trust Fund Fall Fair draw All children ages 0 – 4 in 60 Days ach and legs, mid. hair, has Get to Apple Heaven without this week! are welcome to enjoy been missing since Aug 18. Mr. and Mrs.Floercke even dying. Over 350 apple for an orthophoto of may have been seen recently varieties grown organically Salt Spring Island and our indoor park with in Fernwood area. If you see a & family are proud to with apple growing roots Arbours, garden gates, their parents or care- FREE cat answering this description back to 1860. Discover Heri- fencing, and weather vanes. a limited edition print givers. please call 250-537-8342, 250- announce that their son tage apples. Also arched-top mahogany by Gulf Islands artist GoAllPower.comGoAllPower.com 930-7330 or 250-537-0710. Historical reenactments of doors with powder-coated Iron. Graham Herbert. Moms with new babes Sasha Floercke Henry Ruckle, plus Captain 50% Off Old Gates are also encouraged DEATHS DEATHS Apple and THE QUEEN will Thank you for your to come, hang out, so- will be graduating happen at 10:30am at Discover Indonesia at participation! . Al’s Asian Treasures cialize and enjoy an University of Victoria Fulford Hall Then explore the 13 farms on the tour. and Imports Island Trustees outing away from www.saltspringmarket. 10 am - 4:30 pm home with other new with a com/apples/ George Ehring and Patricia Gladys Tuesday - Sunday parents. Bachelor of Commerce Christine Torgrimson and Info: 250-653-2007 or 250.732.3696 specializing in [email protected] Islands Trust and Trust Cost - $2.00/family. Herchmer (Cattroll) #7 9360 Smiley Rd., Chemainus Entrepreneurship. See past Apple Festival (just off Henry Rd. & Trans Can. Hwy.) Fund Staff. Coffee and tea sup- Highlights at plied. www.appleluscious.com 1912-2010 COMING EVENTS IN MEMORIAM Call (250) 537-2622 BREAST THERMOGRAPHY for more info. It is with great sadness that we announce CLINIC the death of our mother Pat, a wonderful BENJ MEMORIAM One day -Thursday, Nov 4 GOT CHRONIC pain, stiff, STITCHES PIANO TUNER coming to Salt FIRSTspirited MEMORIAL woman, at FUNERAL the age of 98. SERVICE $250 + tax (10% off for two people) sore? SMARTSOMATICS can In Memoriam FALL CLASSES Spring Sept. 29-Oct 3rd. Book Registration deadline Oct 8th help reclaim a comfortable, re- appt. 604-732-7863 or email NANAIMO--PATPassed away onHERCHMER September 15 inOBIT her 1 X 3 laxed body, improve sleep at Effective infrared screening COMING EVENT [email protected] beloved Meadowbrook Seniors Residence Benjamin would any age. Starts Oct 6th, Wed www.silverwoodpianos.com 2 x 288.00 of the breast tissue. No 021 & Thurs 3pm @ North End Fit- 4575318on Salt Spring Island. touching, squeezing, FALL CLASSES START ness. Wed 5:15pm 103 Thom- have turned radiation or pain. UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP Predeceased by her loving husband Kirby, ND as Rd., Thurs 5:15pm Cedar Mary Toynbee leads this ser- DEATHS OCTOBER 2 Lane Studio. 250-537-2056 Pat leaves to mourn: her sister Doreen 60 today www.arbutustherapy.ca vice on “A Commentary on www.smartsomatics.shawwebspace.ca Ferguson, daughter Trish (Jacques), son Call: 250-537-4728 ext. 1 Alan Weismans’ Book The (Tami) or MENS’ BRIDGE! World Without Us”. Sunday Doug (Joanne), grandchildren: Suzanne, 866-242-5554 to book appt. Art Quilts Played bridge in the past and Oct 3, 11 a.m. at S.S. Seniors’ Robert, Will and 7 great-grandchildren. like to get back to it? Join us Centre. www.saltspringunitarian.com A memorial celebrating her life will be held MESSAGE NIGHT & Wed. eves for a fun night of Rubber Bridge. Bring a partner at Meadowbrook on Friday, October 22 at or we’ll match you up. For WEAVING & SPINNING sale A DEMONSTRATION Felting more info, call Vic 250-653- at ArtSpring Thanksgiving 2 p.m. 4440. weekend. Sat. & Sun., Oct 9 & In lieu of Á owers, donations can be made to OF CLAIRVOYANCE 10, 10-4, Mon. Oct. 11, 10 - 2. Details on our website Sponsored by the SSI Weav- the Salt Spring Island Foundation. www.stitchesfi breartsupplies.ca FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ers & Spinners Guild. Get a For further information, please contact The Continuous Light jump on Xmas! Sanctuary [email protected] 127 Rainbow Road DEATHS DEATHS Happy Birthday Friday, Oct. 1, 6:30 pm 250.537.8985 506 Lower-Ganges Road parking available on (Masonic Hall) Benj Jackson Avenue Suggested Donation $10 Forever Info: 250-537-2154 Reg Elizabeth “Betty” MASSAGE COURSE Learn TISSUE SALT class - learn excellent relaxation massage how to use these effective 8 wk course. For couples or natural remedies in two even- individuals. 3 classes to Ashwell ings. Thurs Sep 30 & Oct 14 choose from: Tues. or Thurs. Valdez 7-9pm. $65 includes book. eve., or Sat. aft., Oct. 12-Dec. 250-537-4728 ext.1 (Tami) 4. Only $395. Teacher: Stew- www.arbutustherapy.ca art Katz, RMT 250-538-7478 DEATHS BIRTHS BIRTHS Passed away peacefully at Greenwoods on Wednesday September 22, at the age of 91. JohnJOHN WILLIAMWilliam REYNOLDS(JACK) Betty immigrated from Scotland to Calgary where Reynolds1939-2010 "Jack" she met her late husband Frank Valdez. In 1961 they 1939 - 2010 Welcome DRIFTWOOD PUBLISHING PREPAID--REG DRIFTWOODmoved to Salt Spring PUBLISHING where they owned PREPAID--BET- and operated July 12,1921 – September 25, 2010 the Vesuvius Marina, now the Seaside Restaurant. Danika ASHWELLIt is with great OBIT sadness we announce the peaceful TYBetty VALDEZ had a long, OBIT successful career in real estate. She 2 passingx 360.00 of dear friend Reg Ashwell, on Saturday 2 wasx 360.00 a keen bridge player, a leading member of the Meckenzie 4577709September 25, 2010 at Ladysmith Lodge on 4th, 4578009Eastern Star and a volunteer with the Lady Minto DEATHSLadysmith, BC. Reg was born July 12, 1921 in Prince DEATHSHospital Auxilary. BENJAMINHubenig MOORE, HUBENIG HOLD.-- Rupert BC. He was predeceased by his parents Iris DANICA Despite the distance, Betty stayed close to her family and Stoll Ashwell, his brother Douglas and good who have happy memories of their many summer 2 x 252.006lb 10oz friend Jim Kay. Reg is survived by his brother Geoff visits to SSI. A loving sister, Aunt, and Sister in Law, 4576263Arrived (Iris). Reg was an avid collector of West Coast Native she will be greatly missed by her family back home in BIRTHS1:48am and contemporary art. His knowledge of art was Scotland and her neice Judy Guedes and sister-in-law evident in the publishing of books and manuscripts. Millie Valez of Salt Spring. Her friends will remember Celebration1 X 3.5 August 29 He owned and operated “Pegasus”, his gallery on Betty for her courage, determination and dignity. of Life at Salt Spring Island, BC for many years. Reg will be The family wishes to thank the Greenwoods staff for BC Womens missed by many friends who enjoyed being part of making Betty’s life happy and enjoyable and for their Salt Spring Rod & Gun Club Hospital his life. Appreciation for the compassionate care attentive, compassionate care. Oct. 9, 1 pm onwards given Reg while he lived there is extended to the Proud Parents nurses and staff at the Lodge on 4th in Ladysmith. As Betty wished simply to be remembered during a Have a drink on dad requested there will be no service. A celebration of Sunday Service of the Baptist Church. She will be Coralee & Clinton interred on Salt Spring. Condolences and memories and tell some stories Reggie’s life will be held later. can be sent to [email protected]. 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NS, SHARED ACCOMMODATION 2002 TOYOTA Echo. 4 door, 250-382-8291 std., 173K., front wheel drive, www.sgpower.com [email protected] Deadlines for the Driftwood IMMACULATE 2 BDRM home NP $1,000/mo plus util Oct 15 250-653-4009 LOOKING FOR a great room- 4 new snow tires, economical. with sep. studio/offi ce on 3 1/2 $4600. 250-537-4138. ocean view acres. Fully furn. mate to share my home near SIMPLY SALT SPRING Wednesday, October 13th & equipped, 6 appl., hd wood SUNNY BEAUTIFUL 2 bed- Ganges on acreage. N/S, no drugs, healthy lifestyle. 250- MOTORCYCLES fl oors, FP. North end, 8 min. to room home. 1 1/2 year lease. Display Deadline: Ganges. Avail. Oct or Nov until Rent negotiable. Available 653-9898. 20% OFF Everything @ The April or May. Suits mature spring 2011. 250-653-4505 Wardrobe, Fulford. Sept 29- Thursday, October 7th, 4pm couple, NS. WiFi avail. $1175/ SUITES, LOWER SG POWER Oct 8 mo. 250-538-0055. GULF ISLANDS Optical. 50% TASTEFUL 1 bedroom + lg. 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HENRY RUCKLE, who started Tuesday, October 12th, 10am 537-4722. diately. 250-537-5205. farming on Salt Spring in WINTER SUBLET Nov. - Vespas • Yamaha • Honda 1872, and who acquired all LOVELY COZY cottage with '5,&)3,!.$3 sleeping loft suitable for one March. Spacious & gracious, SUITES, UPPER 1196 acres of land that is now quiet, mature responsible per- sunny, private, south-end Ruckle Park, is returning to tell home. 2 bdrm, library, sunken $RIFTWOO9/52#/--5.)49.%730!0%23).#%D son. Wood fl oors, skylights, us stories from his farming ad- walk to town (10min.), N/S, living room, woodshed of dry 2 BEDROOM Upper Level 730 Hillside Ave., Victoria ventures. He will be at the Hydro incl. No dogs. Long fi r fi rewood. $1000/mo. + util. Suite, 1 bath, shared raised 250-382-8291 Salt Spring Island Apple Festi- 328 Lower Ganges Road 250.537.9933 250-653-9418. bed garden, N/S, N/P, long term only. Ref’s. Shared drive- www.sgpower.com val at Fulford Hall, about 10:30 way. $750/mo. Ph: 250-537- term, available October 1. AM on Sunday, Oct 3 gulfi slandsdriftwood.com $950. Contact Island Explorer [email protected] 4155. WONDERFUL 2 bedrooms Property Management 250- MARVELLING AT MOTHER plus den on acreage. View of RECREATIONAL VEHICLES OCEANFRONT TOWN Home 537-4722 FOR SALE NATURE’S BOUNTY. As you in Ganges, 2 bedroom plus of- horse pasture from deck. N/S, no drugs. Delightful pet ok. roam the 12th Annual Salt fi ce, 2 1/2 baths, propane fi re- TRANSPORTATION 27 FT CITATION Supreme 5th Spring Apple Festival on place, one car garage, N/S, Great ref’s req. $1,200 250- Claudia 653-9898. wheel w/slide, insulated, great Sunday, Oct 3, take a N/P, avail. Oct 1. $1900. Con- live-in trailer $14,900 250-537- moment to think about this tact Island Explorer Property 7117 repeating magic that Mother Management 250-537-4722. OFFICE/RETAIL AUTO FINANCING Nature performs every year, in Picks a order to feed us. 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This Week’s Horoscope by Michael O’Connor

AriesAries (Mar (Mar 21 21– Apr – Apr 20) 20) securityLibra oriented(Sep 23 approach– Oct 22) is wise these days, for TheDesires tree should for more be reallypassion shaking on relationship by now. Your fronts you.You Now, are tendin a todetermined the places mood.to go and This the will people lead sightscontinue are set to on guide the future your and focus. your Itmind is important is open. to youmeet! into new territory. It may be a new attitude, Yet,that forward you be is committed,the only direction. disciplined Awakenings in your focus, strategy or place altogether. Sometimes, fromfocus deep and in patient. your soul Knowing are stirring, in detail provoking what you Virgoall we (Aug have 24 to– Sepdo is22) change our mind and the Stay Connected revolutionwant will in help.thought Take and the deed. time The now world to needsdiscern Takingrest will a strong, follow. clear A realistic look at theassessment quality of of your your newyour leadership; priorities. do Hesitation you hear nowthe call? could Sweet result healthsituation is a central may be theme required. now. IfPerhaps you are youin-tune, want dreamsin indecision are made and of these, delay. yet Beware the effort of ofcynicism clear youto havebreak been away doing from this old over habits the past that few are weeks.actually focusleading and tointent doubt is required.yet do act Share with soberyour visions realism. Persevereaddictions. this Setweek your and sights follow to through break free. on taking with those you can trust for support. Then intend the steps and initiatives to create better health.

to take it slower and retreat to rest and meditate Since we are physical, mental, emotional spiritual andTaurus download (Apr your 20 soulís– May instructions! 21) beings,Scorpio each (Oct is a 23 square – Nov on 21) the box that must be Creating a healthy balance in your overall consideredYour ambitions for the are sake on theof yourrise, again.whole Ashealth. much be part of the Tauruslifestyle (Apr is 20now – May a central 21) theme. Deciphering Whatas you old wouldhabits mustlike todie take for yourdeliberate own good?action, A whatgood is deal out ofof balance activity is ina good your place public to begin.and Moderationit is also islikely ever thatwise you but balancewill get must much occur done professionalTake a creative life is approachkeeping you and active be willing these days. to ask in behindall respects. the scenes Take now a hard as well. jab atWhile the negativefollowing Thefor world and listenis awakening to the opinions to new realitiesof signi fiand cant patterns,dreams and is replaceideal, you them may positive also ones.have to make youothers. are eager Security to be isaware likely and to perhaps be a priority a central yet a more realistic assessment of your situation. partpassion of it. Revolution will rank ishigh in the as air. well. How Other are you key LibraChanges (Sep in23 your – Oct lifestyle 22) in this regard are also Driftwood's online community. sparking you life and others to new realizations? What fun and games have you been up to lately? areas include quality of friendship and work likely. The time to act deliberately on this may Thesatisfaction. maverick is the best way for you to go these Hideonly and be seekin a fewmay months. be among Prepare them. now! Sometimes days. This implies an inventive and perhaps we hide and at other times, we seek. Something

even radical approach. How can you go against or somebody has likely caught your attention. theGemini grain of (May the status 21 – quoJun yet21) still keep all your YouSagittarius may be in (Nov the mood22 – Dec to take 21) a few risks to friendshipsA strong socialsense connections of commitment alive? toChoose the future the realizeMeeting a better new deal.people At andbest, making you are new letting friends go best,and leave to acting the rest. with a larger vision is rising. ofis old a securitycurrent theme.patterns Renewingthat no longer old servefriendships you. You are willing to work hard and give to the Bealso willing applies. to go withSome the offl ow these and workmay withbe withthe Geminisituation (May as 21 necessary. – Jun 21) Yet, your confi dence pacefamily of change members. that isAll destabilizing the while, thesummoning ground. Sign up for breaking news, Realizinglevels may dreams not beis somuch high. of There what aremakes probably life Trythe to courage see if and to whereclear away you are emotional in your ownblocks way. and worthothers living. to consider Knowing and the you difference are wise between to share Alternatively,attachments beto willingsecurity to that roll nothe longer dice because serve is dreams,your thoughts wishes, hopes,and feeling fantasies, with illusionsthem. Simply and youpart have of tothe play plot. to Your win! willingness to listen well delusionaccepting is the the deeper reality end of theyour deal. situation Set a clear will and keep and open mind will bring peace and intentionprove liberating.to know the difference. In the positive, Scorpioharmony. (Oct 23 – Nov 21) a weekly news digest E-dition, you are in a good position to forge ahead. You Like a phoenix, a new you is preparing to emerge

will want to push through and beyond limiting from the fl ames. Your confi dence is growing on Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19) situations and self-concepts. Meeting new people one hand, yet on the other, you may not be certain andA makingserious newmood friends is upon is likely you. now.Circumstances Some of ofYou anything are at anymore. a high point This and is ayour complex strength cycle and theseof willlate be are authority giving fi gures you ready reason to respond to make to forachievements you and it began are evident a few toyears many ago! others. In some What Facebook community updates, important decisions. These may be leading obstacles you have had to overcome may be your requests and earned rewards. 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Old action. priorities, values and attitudes givestand with strong one hand on your and ownreceive feet. with the other, or are due for replacement. To this end, you are should I say, wing! actively researching the prospects. New mergers, Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23) Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19) collaborations and joint ventures are lining up for Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21) via Twitter. You have begun an important learning period. Honouring the spiritual side of life is valuable future consideration. If this is the case then you Forces are at play to push you on to more solid areWhat probably to onfocus the rightupon track. may Be be willing in question. to learn ground.and rewarding. You job is to However, be aware ofit thisdoes and have not toits as Somehowyou can to strengthenyou are meant your existing to dig foundation.deeper, and resisttests the as flwell. ow. 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BOOKS Salt Spring man seeks support to publish book Stealing Kanada tells tax during World War I. Rouleau said the Constitution story of nation’s secret and other government docu- ments absolutely prove the ille- history gality of a federal tax. Rouleau’s past activism BY ELIZABETH NOLAN includes working for Green DRIFTWOOD STAFF Peace and running as a candi- A book that could have great date for the Green party. He’s implications for Canadians’ hoping to get Stealing Kanada understanding of their nation out before the next federal elec- is nearing completion but it tion to force dialogue around will need support to get become what he considers to be the publication-ready, says the local most important issue effecting man who is writing it. Canadian today. Ken Rouleau has been work- “It’s a wake-up call — I want ing on the book he calls Steal- it to be part a reclaiming of the ing Kanada for around 12 years, nation — and the other part is a compiling hundreds of offi cial citizen’s arrest. I’m calling it out documents and combing the and I’m naming names.” records of this country’s past. Ken Rouleau Information from over 500 ref- The author of many articles erence books and 1,000 archival and seven self-published books, documents has been included Rouleau said with this book he “We need to understand in his research, including a fi nally has a subject he knows thorough reading of the Con- is publishable. His motivation stitution (which he urges every to begin writing it was to help our history — how Canadian to read). The project Canada take its proper place on has already garnered interest the global stage. But a personal from documentary filmmaker motivation has made the mat- Canada has been stolen David Hallam. ter more pressing. Rouleau said he is now near- Rouleau recently received a from us all these years ing the ability to fi nish putting diagnosis of ALS or Lou Gehrig’s it all together, but his former disease, a progressive, usually work schedule as an adult care fatal neurodegenerative disease — and once we under- provider meant his writing had caused by the degeneration to take place at night, espe- of motor neurons. Although cially since the birth of his son he has decided not accept the stand that, we’ll know Dorian, now four. usual medical judgement giv- He has now stopped working ing him just two years to live, how to step out of this in order to spend more time Rouleau has put finishing the with family and work on stop- PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY book among his highest priori- ping and reversing the effects of SCOTTISH NIGHT: Bevan Wrate strikes the drums as the SS Pipes and ties. mess we’re in.” ALS. Financial support to help Drums combine with the SSI Scottish Country Dancers to give demonstrations “The idea is Canada has been him get the writing finished at Meaden Hall Wednesday night. stolen from Canadians since KEN ROULEAU would therefore fulfill a per- the very beginning with Cart- Writer sonal dream. 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I own land.” from issuing money from the think writing this book is the Imagine a combination of Amelie, Ocean’s abilities of his newfound friends make 11, and some Tim Burton thing, and you’ve for some hilarious moments. There’s Those initial “thefts” are the national treasury to private best way to get it out there . . . . got Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Micmacs. a contortionist, a superb high-speed background to Rouleau’s his- banks is at the root of the prob- The book can sell itself, and no Dany Boon plays Bazil, a Paris video store mathematician, a maker of junkyard tory, but the major thrust of his lem. He said that change has one else can write it.” clerk affected deeply by collateral damage automatons, and a human cannonball. You research concerns changes that caused around 90 per cent of caused by the proliferation of weapons. 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PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY STONES ROLL ON: Nikki Hanssens is among the numerous musicians who lined up to play Rolling Stones songs at a special event organized by David Jac- quest at the Tree House last Friday night.

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Weavers, spinners host annual exhibit and sale Aquafun Family Pools Diverse products is also the chance to buy early handwoven, handspun, felted opera on the Saturday, pop Christmas presents. or knit wearables, yarns, deco- in during the intermission. & Spas Ltd. available at ArtSpring Press material calls the rations — items both practical The SSI Weavers and Spinners 1-800-496-2611 Gallery Oct. 9 to 11 event “an opportunity to and fanciful, all made on Salt Guild looks forward to wel- select unique items from Spring Island — is bound to coming you.” Salt Spring’s Weavers and a wide array of one-of-a- please.” The exhibition hours are 5265 TRANS. CANADA HWY., DUNCAN Spinners Guild will have its kind clothing, linens for the “Bring your house guests 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday www.aquafunpools.ca annual exhibition and sale homes, hand-dyed and spun and show off your island’s and Sunday, Oct. 9 and 10, Our technicians over Thanksgiving Weekend yarns.” talents,” the guild members and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on are on in the ArtSpring Gallery. “Whatever your interest, invite. Monday, Oct. 11. Salt Spring every week A feast for the eyes, the sale this exhibition and sale of “If you are going to the MUSIC AND MUNCH Stay Connected be part of the Driftwood’s online community. ‘Salt Water Cowboy’ Sign up for breaking news, a weekly news digest E-dition, Facebook community updates, and short, timely messages via Twitter. returning to M&M gulfi slands.net/signup.html Alan Moberg takes the the 40th anniversary of his song of that name, a classic that has pro- stage moted cowboy culture around the world. For those seeking to know the true Moberg’s life journey has had essence of this province, they need some rough patches which have search no farther than the songs of forced him to seek help, both phys- B.C.’s own troubadour Alan Moberg ical and spiritual, and such experi- — and the opportunity arises next ences are reflected in much of his Wednesday when Moberg brings music, particularly his renditions his guitar and his songs to the ever of well-known gospel songs such popular Music and Munch series. as Whispering Hope and Amazing Moberg is a singer-songwriter Grace and in his own This Could who has steeped him- Be the Day and Serenity at The self in the history and Prayer. beauty of this prov- Moberg has per- ince. formed this year at Fall Fair! He was born to a the Tsawout Nations’ fishing family on the Longhouse Fundraiser Harbour House “Firsts”: coast near Pender Har- in Fulford Hall, at the - Honey Comb (Trophy) - Honey bour and fell naturally Country Gospel Music - Yellow Tomatoes (Trophy) - Wax into a life as a fisher- Sunday Fest in Duncan, - Red Onions (Trophy) - Cantaloupe man in his early years. at the July 1 Canada - Bush Green Beans - Summer Squash His songs such as Sun- Day Festival in Langley, - Beans (Other) - Tomatoes (Collection) day Night Seine Boats, at Capital Festival’s B.C. - Shallots - Vegetables (Variety) Wild Salmon and Cold Day in Victoria, and of - Hot Peppers - Pepper Jelly Green Sea reflect the ALAN course at Salt Spring’s hardships, the dangers MOBERG fall fair two weeks ago, Along with the above, The Harbour House won and, indeed, the dig- singing Sunday morn- Second in ten categories, and Third in six nity of that profession. ing gospel songs (as he does each categories, showcasing its amazing talent as The fishing industry also gave year). an Organic Farm & Garden! him the opportunity to engage with On April 1, this talented musician the First Nations people and he took on a new role as host of his continues a strong open attach- own The Alan Moberg Show, which ment and admiration for them and broadcasts Wednesdays from noon their culture, which comes through to 1 p.m. over Salt Spring’s radio in many of his songs. station CSMI-FM at 107.9. Moberg has a lifelong love of Salt Spring’s “Salt Water Cowboy” country and western music, citing first endeared himself to Music and Johnny Cash, Willy Nelson and Ian Munch audiences in 2005 and has Tyson as early inspirations in his been a popular performer each songwriting. year since. Special thanks to our amazing garden crew! In 2008 he was inducted into the This year’s performance takes B.C. Country Music Hall of Fame place Oct. 6 at All Saints-by-the-Sea Come To Our Restaurant To Taste The and last year was the headline per- Church at 12:10 p.m. A light lunch Flavours That Won Over The Judges! former at the Williams Lake Stam- by the Anglican Caterers for $5.50 Reservations: 250 537 4700 pede where he was honoured for follows the performance. B4 | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

CONCERTS Trio Accord

Lucy! All kinds of cats and kittens, like Lucy, are waiting replaces duo for homes at the Salt Spring Ticket holders can transfer BC SPCA. See them all at

ET TODAY www.spca.bc.ca/saltspring In music, as in life, setbacks can turn into splendid opportunities. ArtSpring’s new concert season had featured a P

P recital by British cellist Michael Jones and Spanish guitarist Augustin Maruri, but at the last minute their Tune in to North American tour was cancelled. “We are very fortunate, however,” said ArtSpring PHOTO CONTRIBUTED executive director George Sipos, “that a wonderful PEOPLE’S Vancouver string trio, whom we had been hoping to CHOICE: present next season, was free to take their place.” Margrit Maynard’s Trio Accord is made up of violinist Mary Sokol- painting of Deep Brown, violist Andrew Brown and cellist Ariel Barnes. Barnes played at ArtSpring a year ago as a cel- Cove was the win- list with the National Broadcast Orchestra. All three ner of the People’s members of the trio are superb, nationally-recognized Choice Award at Saturday nights musicians, Sipos said. the Val Konig & “Salt Spring Air is very generously helping sponsor Students Art Show the concert by bringing the musicians from Vancou- last weekend at ver on Thursday afternoon,” said Sipos. “The only 7 - 9 pm ArtSpring. An slight downside is that the tighter travel schedule will not allow the customary pre-concert chat. But it will abstract by Nicola CBC Radio 1 be a lovely concert for all that.” Bell raised $150 to- Patrons who had previously purchased tickets to wards the Artist in the Jones Maruri Duo can use them as they are for the the Class program Sirius Channel 137 Trio Accord concert. It is on the same date and at the sponsored by the same time: Thursday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. Salt Spring Arts

ADOPT A Good seats are still available from the ArtSpring Council. Ticket Centre, 250-537-2102.

ARCTIC SOVEREIGNTY North emerging as global hotspot Sunday event takes on Sunday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. In recent trips to the North, he “To take the Northwest witnessed how quickly climate on mounting Arctic Passage” is a free event orga- change is opening the Canadian pressures nized by Salt Spring Books and Arctic to commercial shipping. ArtSpring. His latest work, Who Owns the Organizers promise a stimu- Payton is the author of The Ice Arctic?, addresses the implica- lating and enlightening dis- Passage: A True Story of Ambi- tions of a navigable trade route cussion about what’s rapidly tion, Disaster, and Endurance in through the Arctic and how to becoming the most pressing the Arctic Wilderness. The book address the danger it poses to issue in Canadian sovereignty recounts the final voyage of the Canadian sovereignty and Arctic and Arctic geopolitics. HMS Investigator, whose wreck- ecosystems. Island-based authors Michael age was located only a few months A public discussion with the Byers and Brian Payton will lead ago in the Northwest Territories. authors will be moderated by an evening of insight into the Byers holds the Canada Kevin Patterson, an acclaimed ongoing quest for a northern Research Chair in Global Poli- island author who has practiced shipping route between Europe tics and International Law at the medicine and written about life and Asia at the ArtSpring Gallery University of British Columbia. in Canada’s North.

WORKSHOPS ArtSpring 250-537-2102 Award-winning actress presentsnts www.artspring.ca teams up with Graffi ti for workshop on Salt Spring Early registration advised “. . . a rare opportunity for Graffiti Theatre is offering an opportunity for island performers to enrich their skills and develop island talent to work with a their craft with one of Canada’s most respected theatrical talents. professional this level.” Nicola Cavendish will be on island for a two and a half day intensive gaining confi dence as actors. workshop set for November 19, 20 The workshop will be held in the ALAS... Trio The Jones & Maruri Dou and 21. Flying Dreams Studio at a cost of is not able to make it to Canada for Press material describes Caven- $150, or $75 for students. their Oct 7 ArtSpringccord concert. dish as a Genie and Gemini award Participants will be expected to AccordA winning actress, director and nation- choose and learn a three- to five- ally-lauded playwright, whose career minute scene or monologue to work HURRAY... Vancouver’s superb has taken her from Chemainus to with over the course of the weekend. TRIO ACCORD will replace them Broadway. David Baughn, the stage manager of with a lovely concert of music by She has written plays such as It’s Chemainus Theatre, will also spend Snowing on Salt Spring and has time with the participants. Beethoven, Martinu and Bach. recently returned from performing “This workshop is a rare opportu- at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre in nity for island talent to work with a SAME TIME! the Canadian premiere of Mrs. Dex- professional this level. It is advised Thursday, October 7 – 8:00pm ter and Her Daily by Joanna McLel- that people who would like to par- land Glass. ticipate register as soon as possible Workshop participants will have as there is limited space,” the press If you have tickets for Jones & Maruri, no need to do anything, a rare opportunity to work with this release states. just bring them along and enjoy Trio Accord. well-known director with the inten- Interested participants can pick tion of improving their professional up brochures at ArtSpring, or call If you do not have tickets, good seats are still available by phoning the Ticket Centre 537-2102. technique on stage, learning skills to Amanda Spottiswood at 250-537- use in character development and 1283 to register. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 | B5 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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CINEMA This Week The Switch - Kassie (Jennifer Aniston) is a smart, fun-loving single woman who, despite her Salt Spring Apple Festival in Our slightly neurotic best friend Wally’s objections, decides it’s time to have a baby — even if it means The 12th annual! doing it by herself . . . with a little help from a charming sperm donor. But, unbeknownst to her, Kids & Apples — A Magical Combination House... Kassie’s plans go awry because of a last-minute switch that isn’t discovered until seven years later Self-guided orchard & farm tour and fun at Fulford Hall Happy Apple Festival! We are proud to present an apple featured when Wally (Jason Bateman) finally gets acquainted with Kassie’s precocious — though slightly Sunday, October 3rd - 9am to 5pm menu this weekend to support neurotic — son. “Apples For The Cure”. Come expereince our tasty creations! EXHIBITIONS Ganges, Mouat’s Centre • 7:30am to 9pm • Customer Service 250-537-1522 • An exhibition of work by Ronald T. Crawford & Michael Robb runs at Gallery 8 until Oct. 2. • Starfish Gallery & Studio will be showing New Works by Stefanie Denz through Oct. 10. • Salt Spring Gallery of Fine Art welcomes eight new artists to the artist-run gallery. Squeeze Me!! Photographer Bob Rogers, stained glass artist Rachel Vadeboncouer, sculptor Kathleen Squeeze Me!! Horsdal, painter Judy Harper, painter Tina Louise Spalding, bead jewellers Leslie D’Athe’s group, gold and silver jeweller Virginia Midgett, and sculptor Frederich Johner. • Pride art shows at Barb’s Bakery & Bistro through Oct. 3. Live Music • Sculptor Morley Myers shows new work at his Merchants’ Mews gallery. Friday, October 1 Saturday, October 2 • Jeanne Lyons has artwork in the lobby area of ArtSpring through October. Simone & Mike Lamers KC Kelly Folk Folk • Delaine Faulkner shows work at Island Savings through October. Sunday, October 3 The Barley Brothers Folk • The Salt Spring Photography Club displays photos by club members at the Salt Spring From Our Garden Coffee Company on an electronic picture frame, with updated photos every two weeks. To Your Plate... • Hastings House Sculpture Garden Tours run every Tuesday by reservation at 1 p.m. Phone 1-800-8874321 - Tomatillos - Fennel Bulb - Jalapenos www.tempurcanada.com - Red Onions - Swiss Chard - Garlic 250-537-2362. The only mattress Tempur is sold in over 50 countries - Cherry Tomatoes - Cucumbers - Beets • New paintings by Carol Haigh are showing at Steffich Fine Art. recognized by NASA worldwide, with hundreds of - Heirloom Tomatoes - Scarlet Runners - Habaneros and certifi ed by the dealers across Canada • Jim Standen’s photo exhibit, featuring Salt Spring-grown produce, is now being displayed on Space Foundation the walls at Bruce’s Kitchen. A better night’s sleep, no springs attached! • Shari Macdonald shows new photos at Jana’s Bake Shop. UNCLE ALBERT’S FURNITURE 107 2nd St. Duncan Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30 1-800-593-5303 Sun 11-4 250 537 4700 DRIFTWOOD CLASSIFIED ADS WORK FOR YOU!

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Charming character home and cottage fl ooded with charm inside and out, with glimpses of Ganges Harbour and a property that is lush and alive with gardens and fruit trees. PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY OYSTER FEAST: Robert Steinbach shows off a huge platter of oysters as Moby’s Pub and Mistaken Identity Vineyard combine for $639,000 an Oyster Fest. Sandra Smith BOOK REVIEW WHAT'S ON 1-800-537-1201 George Fertig paintings were PAGE B6 www.saltspringhomefi nder.com ‘beliefs waiting for the world’ Review of book by their life together symbiotic and Come enjoy live music in our Fertig has written an immersed in art. toasty, warm, heated patio Salt Spring author- The paintings were subsi- every Thursday, Friday and dized by George and Evelyn who Saturday night from publisher honest account about juggled jobs, parenting and the The Life and Art of George art world. Introspective, George 6 till 9 pm. Fertig, Written by Mona Fertig; was faced with the conundrum The Unheralded Artists of BC #3, her father’s talent and of living in this world and medi- Thur Lee’s Hill Mother Tongue Publishing Lim- tating on eternity. One day he Fri Ramesh Meyers ited 174 pages ($36.95) heartbreak; about her quit his job at Western Plywoods and bet his life on his profes- Sat Richard Cross BY SANDI JOHNSON sion. SPECIAL TO THE DRIFTWOOD parents’ dedication and George was profoundly Check out our new website This exquisitely produced influenced by Carl Jung. Mor- Sun-Tues 8am-3pm book is the story of a rebel and ris Graves, also a Jungian, was Wed-Sat 8am-9pm at www.treehousecafe.ca a hero who sought peace and the triumph of love. a kindred spirit whose spiritu- www.treehousecafe.ca ph 250-537-5379 knowledge through meditating ality set him apart from main- on the mystery. George Fertig Mona describes how her stream artists. An outsider, created hauntingly beautiful father’s first experience of the George struggled to fi nd a foot- paintings. ocean transformed him. The hold in a British Columbia art Poet and publisher Mona Fer- moon and the ocean became scene dominated by such artists Creative People Need to Be Stopped! tig wrote that her father’s paint- constant symbols in his paint- as Jack Shadbolt, Lawren Harris ings were “beliefs waiting for ings. and Frederick Varley. the world.” There was no room Van Gogh’s quest for the light Discouraged by his unfruit- in the art world for her father’s within objects and Gauguin’s ful attempts to break into the paintings when he was alive. By pastels were early inspirations. art world, in 1956 he wrote to writing and publishing The Life Seeking artists who inspired Carl Jung, sending photos of his A WARNING: and Art of George Fertig, she has him, after the war he travelled to paintings. George was thrilled byb Glass Artist & Designer made room for her father on Mexico for three months to see to receive the fi rst of Jung’s cor- library shelves. the work of the great Mexican respondences. JERRY RINGROSE It is interesting to see how muralists. Eventually known as “The Mona Fertig has treated her Supporting himself by working Moon Man,” George’s canvass- memories. As the child of an art- in an electrical shop, he attend- es exploded with large moon AfterAf monthsh off iintense MMeditation,di i andd ist struggling to survive in the ed night school at the Vancouver paintings. The silvery light in mid-century art scene in Van- School of Art. Eager to belong to his paintings appears like his Contemplation, Expensive Advice from couver, she was raised in pov- the Vancouver art scene, he par- own inner light shining in and my Wife, numerous Palm Readings and erty. Fertig has written an hon- ticipated in as many VAG exhibi- through the object. est account about her father’s tions as possible. George Fertig’s esoteric paint- Astrological Chartings as well as several talent and heartbreak; about When George and the beautiful ings of the 1960s are a medita- medical opinions from my therapist, her parents’ dedication and the Evelyn Luxa fell in love, he didn’t tion on mythology and alchemy triumph of love. She treats her enter into marriage lightly. Cog- inspired by Jung. An imagina- doctor and Nurse Liz: memories with the same numi- nizant of the precariousness of an tive artist, he used large simple nous qualities her father created artist’s life, he hesitated to share shapes painted in blues, greens, I’ve decided to STAY IN BUSINESS anyway! in his paintings. his poverty. He went away to care- yellow and orange. The textured Born in Alberta in 1915 where fully think about marriage. canvasses have a fi ne tonal bal- his parents bred horses, George Travelling to Toronto, he ance. The eloquent paintings My new studio Fertig grew up in emotional and explored the art scene there. speak about unity and fertility, and scene of crime fi nancial uncertainty. One night He went on to New York where about the light and silence that in 1926 while playing poker, his he likely sought Morris Graves’ sustain the planet. is located at: father gambled and lost every- paintings. After returning to Van- Mona Fertig’s generous and thing. As a teenager George suf- couver he found a job at West- fertile memory has given birth 2190 North End Road fered a nervous collapse. ern Plywoods sawmill where he to this book. The Life and Art of He worked tough jobs, begin- worked the night shift flipping George Fertig is for artists every- 250.537.5231 ning as a young man in the large sheets of plywood for the where; it’s for people who want Trail, B.C. smelter. In 1941 he dryer. During the day he painted. to read about love that never was labelled a communist, fi red In 1953, George married gives up. and run out of Trail for his union Evelyn, his intuitive partner “YES, I’ve suffered greatly for my Art.... activities. He headed for Van- and his muse. Their marriage The writer is a Salt Spring poet couver to pursue his art. was a unique union and love, interested in modest heroes. Now it’s YOUR turn!” B8 | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD FROM FARM to FEAST A Delicious Collaboration...from Island Growers to Local Restaurants

Talking with Marcel Kauer of Hastings House

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO YOU TO USE LOCAL INGREDIENTS,S, Our food is inspired by the love and hard AND WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER “LOCAL”? work of the many farmers, cheese makers, I like to use Salt Spring Island ingredients because I knowow and food artisans who live the producers and trust how fresh and good the ingredientsnts on Salt Spring Island and our neighbours are. The travel time from farm to table is short so thehe on Vancouver Island and the mainland. produce is very fresh. Some of the farms, like Bright Farm,m, have been supplying Hastings House for many years soo they know what we like to use. We bought lamb for manyy years from Mike Byron and now from the Ruckle Park Farm,, although now the lamb has to travel fi rst to Vancouverr Island and back, which greatly increases the cost. We gett poultry from a farm near Duncan, fi sh from Arnie at thee Fishery, strawberries from North End and Farias Farms. Our own garden provides many fresh herbs and vegetables EAT IN, TAKE OUT, CATERING 250-931-3399 throughout the season as well, but not enough to supply #106-149 FULFORD-GANGES RD. In Restaurant Row our kitchen with the volume we use in the summer. WHAT IS THE PERCENTAGE OF LOCALLY GROWN INGREDIENTS ON YOUR MENU? In the summer, probably 85%. Ingredients like Experience lemons and limes, Parmesan cheese and Aborio rice are fresh, local, imported, but the fresh items we use are all local if we Hastings House Executive Chef, seasonal, can get them here. Marcel Kauer dynamic meals. HOW DO YOU THINK WORKING WITH ISLAND NATURAL GROWERS’ INITIATIVES HAS MADE IT EASIER OR MORE DESIRABLE FOR YOU TO USE LOCAL PRODUCE? OR HAS IT? OPENO TUESDAY - SATURDAY FOR LUNCH & DINNER Since we were already sourcing locally, with long established participating in the dinners,they raise awareness of the relationships with our suppliers, it hasn’t made much difference need to preserve local food production. For me, it was for us so far. a great opportunity to work with other chefs and see what they were inspired to do with our local food. It was WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INSPIRATION FOR YOUR MENU? sometimes a challenge to source ingredients for them, as Great Food ~ Great Wine ~ Great People Even though I have been cooking for almost 35 years, I 103-149 Fulford-Ganges Rd., Gasoline Alley • 250.537.9911 am still inspired by what the changing seasons bring....the they are used to having everything available in Vancouver. fi rst new asparagus in the spring, the summer tomatoes and Pat Reichert was very helpful with her farming contacts blackberries, the wild mushrooms in the fall influence the by providing ingredients and opportunities for chefs to seasonal changes in my menus. meet the farmers. It also highlighted the lack of sources CHEFS for some livestock, especially poultry, that are available ACROSS THE WATER HOW DO YOU THINK AN ON-ISLAND ABATTOIR, IF IT HAPPENS, to chefs in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island. Hopefully WILL AFFECT THE CONTENT AND PRICING OF YOUR MENU? if the abattoir is built, there will be more island produced October 4, 2010 • 7:00 pm It would mean less stress for the animals and farmers, livestock. with hopefully lower prices and more production. Maybe we could have local venison then, as they do in Europe! Sean Brennan from ARE THERE ANY CHANGES YOU HOPE TO SEE IN REGARDS TO CREAMY CELERIAC AND Victoria’s Brasserie L’ecole AVAILABILITY AND DIVERSITY OF FOOD CROPS GROWN HERE? It would be great to have more year round availability, maybe POTATO SOUP CALL FOR RESERVATIONS more green house grown food in the winter or over wintering 1 medium celeriac, peeled and chopped crops so we could have local produce all year. 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 large potato, peeled and chopped COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL WHAT IS THE IDEA BEHIND THE CHEFS ACROSS THE WATER 2 cloves garlic 250.537.2362 CULINARY EVENTS? WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO GAIN OR LEARN 160 Upper Ganges Rd www.hastingshouse.com FROM PAIRING GUEST CHEFS WITH LOCALLY GROWN FOOD? 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil The Chefs Across the Water program allowed some of the salt and pepper top Vancouver chefs to have an opportunity to appreciate 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock the beauty and abundance we enjoy living on Salt Spring. 2 cups water We use FRESH, ORGANIC They love the farms and produce, the way of life that reminds 3/4 cup whipping cream herbs and spices from them of their homelands in Europe. They have all been very our greenhouse. Delicious encouraged by the effort to save livestock production here by Place the celeriac, onion, potato, garlic, and butter in food prepared from a large saucepan. Sweat the vegetables over a medium scratch...and don’t forget FARMS WE SOURCE OUR INGREDIENTS FROM: high heat for a few minutes. Add the stock, water and toto ttryryy tthehehe sseafoodeeaaffooood ppaella!aeellla whipping cream. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the Bright Farm- vegetables / Farias Farm- strawberries and lamb heat to keep the liquid just below a simmer for 30-45 Ruckle Park Farm- lamb minutes to let the fl avours infuse. Puree the liquid in a North End Farm- strawberries, tomatoes, salad greens Lakehouse Farm-eggs / Moonstuck Cheese blender, strain and pour back into saucepan. Season Salt Spring Cheese Garry Oaks Winery with salt and pepper to taste. Salt Spring Vineyards / Mistaken Identity TO SERVE Pour into each serving bowl and garnish with 32121 FERNWOOD RD.RD. 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PHOTO BY ELIZABETH NOLAN Joanna Stiver, left, takes over as Family Place program coordinator from Ragnhild Flakstad. A workshop on hypertension

What It Is Family Place celebrates 15th year What Causes It Open house set for said. “That’s one of the best out- Several of the core programs What I Can Do About It comes, I feel, of the work that include Rug Huggers, a parent National Family Week I’ve done.” and baby drop-in that actually Taking the reigns from Flak- predates Family Place. Thursday October 14, 2010 BY ELIZABETH NOLAN stad is Joanna Stiver, who has Others, like the Dad ‘n’ Me 1:30 pm to 3pm DRIFTWOOD STAFF two children and has moved pancake breakfast and the par- Meeting Room Behind Hospital One year after moving into its along with them through the ent and child Mother Goose, are new home on Park Drive, Fam- programs and into a leadership almost as long running and have ily Place is firmly settled back role. seen many of the island’s fami- Bring your favorite packaged snack-food into its routine as a home-away- Stiver has a degree in women’s lies pass through. for label reading and discussion from-home for island parents studies and extensive training in Some of the newer programs and children. local programs. include a mothers’ wellness Offering a range of programs She started off at Family Place group that begins with preg- Come meet the Southern Gulf Islands’ for children aged 0 to 6 and their as a child-minder, took on the nancy and provides support Nurse Practitioners parents, the centre has grown role of Rug Huggers facilitator through prenatal, postpartum considerably in the 15 years and became a facilitator of the and breastfeeding. The Bump & Tracey Adams & Leanne Hale since it was first established Right from the Start course on Babes is a new group for young through Salt Spring Community attachment parenting and the mothers. Services. Nobody’s Perfect follow-up pro- “I think it really does address The cozy and welcoming new gram. a need,” Stiver said. “It’s a group headquarters in a house owned Although letting go of a pet for young moms to come and by the Anglican Church is just project can be diffi cult, Flakstad address issues and get support part of the overhaul, which said, and she is confident the during discussion followed by includes enhanced services and facility is at the right place for a playtime.” expanded programming, a new change and its new coordinator Services at Family Place coordinator and a team of facili- is ideal for the task. include a lending library for par- tators. “Joanna was a natural choice,” ents, a toy library for kids, a kids’ For many years Family Place Flakstad said. “I feel really, really clothing exchange and even on- was the baby (so to speak) of good about it.” site laundry access. Ragnhild Flakstad, who recently Stiver said, “This job is fabu- Special activities are being moved on to accept the posi- lous — I love connecting with planned throughout National tion as executive director of families and being in the com- Family Week, which has a theme Island Woman Against Violence munity that way.” of “family connecting through (IWAV). The overall goal of Family storytelling” this year. After Community Services Place is to provide space where The central event is an open applied for funding through parents can learn from and net- house happening from 10 a.m. the Community Action Plan work with each other, and build to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct 7. for Children in 1995, Flakstad a community of supported par- Alumni families and commu- developed, implemented and enting. nity partners from throughout raised funds for all the centre’s And after 15 years in service, the years are invited to attend, programs. the timing couldn’t be better as well as any new families and “As a result of that [initial for the facility’s expanded role: current users. funding] there is now fam- around 60 babies have been For more information on pro- ily resource planning on each of born on Salt Spring so far this gram days and times, visit www. the outer Gulf Islands,” Flakstad year, making it the highest ever. [email protected]. PSYCHOTHERAPY Hakomi practitioner to visit Salt Spring Three- and one- of a client’s story. posture and gestures, in have important things “The essence of the habitual behaviors, in to practice. We must day events set Hakomi method has our ways of perceiving practice being loving. always been, and contin- and making meaning of We train our minds to A practitioner in the ues to be, simple experi- events. be continuously present. Hakomi method of body- ments in a state of mind- “Sometimes, these We learn to cultivate a centered psychotherapy fulness to reveal some- habitual behaviours can state of mind called lov- is coming to Salt Spring one’s unique and uncon- get in the way of our ing presence.” to lead a three-day work- scious view of ‘reality,’” enjoyment and satisfac- There will be an oppor- shop from Oct.15 to 17. the press release states. tion in life . . . . Kurtz says tunity for some partici- Ron Kurtz will demon- “Kurtz talks about the the job of the practitioner pants to have a session strate and discuss Hako- need to access the ‘adap- is to create a calm, car- with Kurtz during the mi, giving participants a tive unconscious:’ those ing relationship; to help three-day workshop. Bob direct experience of the underlying attitudes clients understand who Milone and Marcia Bur- method. and beliefs that organize they are at a deep level; ton, Salt Spring Hakomi Press material our experience. These and to provide a way trainers, are offering a explains that with this unconscious beliefs are to initiate new actions one-day Introduction body-centered psycho- outside awareness and based on more realistic to Hakomi workshop therapy, the practitio- so we cannot easily talk beliefs, which lead to on Oct. 14. More infor- ner pays attention fi rst about them. Rather, they more nourishing experi- mation can be found to nonverbal indicators are revealed in how we ences. at www.mindfulselfdis- rather than the content express ourselves, in our “As practitioners, we covery.com. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 | B11 PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY To our friends FELDENKRAIS METHOD: FUNDRAISER on AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT® CLASSES Salt Spring! With Alice Friedman “Thanks for stopping by.” - Geoff • Reduce Stress & Relieve Pain Island man awaits double • Increase Flexibility, Grace & Creativity THE GATEHOUSE - 190 Reynolds Road Mondays 9:15-10:30 am - October 4th - December 20th lung transplant in Toronto Geoff Hopps Owner STILL POINT YOGA STUDIO - rear of Harbour House Local fundraiser Tuesdays 5:30-6:45pm - October 5th - December 21st set for Oct. 24 All Classes $12 BY DEBORAH NOSTDAL ,"/" Drop In Welcome SPECIAL TO THE DRIFTWOOD
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Anyone time once on the trans- Trail with my friends whole West Coast Trail wishing to show sup- plant list is four months, with my friends — I port can make a dona- followed by a typical — I have been have been dreaming tion at Island Savings Fall recovery period of two about that for years. I Credit Union, account to three more months. also want to go back to #2063105 “In Trust for Kathy has been with dreaming about university and maybe James Reimer.” her son during almost write out the history of A benefi t is planned Sale all of his 10-month the Salmon Enhance- for Sunday, October 24 waiting period. In a that for years.” ment Project. at Meaden Hall, from recent message she “My mom and I want 3 p.m. until 8 p.m., % OFF said: JAMES REIMER to add that we are so including a silent auc- 20 “It looks as though Waiting for lungs grateful for the prayer tion, music and food. 4 DAYS ONLY - SEPT. 30TH - OCT. 3RD Toronto will be our sec- group from our church For more informa- ond home for sometime expected to be living on Salt Spring whose tion, or to contribute All potted plants including trees, shrubs, yet. We are very lucky on the 23rd floor of a months of prayers to the silent auction, to be here as Toronto high rise condominium and good wishes have please contact Michele perennials, patio pots, garden ornaments and statuary. General is known to instead of working on helped to keep us Layard (mlayard@telus. have the best organ Salt Spring Island salm- encouraged over the net or 250-537-2540) plus transplant program in on streams.” last two years that I or Deborah Nostdal North America. But I James has said: “I have been sick.” ([email protected] or Free house plant to the fi rst 300 customers. have to admit I never have been thinking Friends of the Reimer 250-537-9618). BRIDGE TRICKS Huge selection of Bulbs Sun-seekers play fi nal games of season it’s time to plant for next Nicholson grabs top Tucson, Arizona, he and local Bell and Prem Margolese next partner Blanche Poborsa gave a in line. There was nothing dull Spring spot with Poborsa parting shot by tying for second about George Laundry and Paul place with Ian Thomas and Zelly Retallack in the third spot, and BY JILL EVANS Taylor on Sept. 13. again there was a tie for the next SPECIALS DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR Meanwhile, perching high place. 2 Gallon 2 Gallon in fi rst place among the six full Fourth among equals were Flo Rhododendrons Viburnums The Sun’s away tables were Jeff Bell and Prem Laundry with Gisela Welsh, and And the bird estranged; Margolese. Patricia Hewett and Jennifer Quick with Lynn Thor- $ $ The wind has dropped, Bob Morrisette were third, and burn. As usual, the rest went 15.00 each 15.00 each And the sky’s deranged; somewhat estranged birds John home muttering about wheth- Summer has stopped. Jefferson and Brent Vickers fl ew er or not it was the sky or the Hostas — Robert Browning (1812–89) in to the fourth spot for a quick cards or the players which were All Clematis visit. deranged. 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Sign up for breaking news, a weekly news digest E-dition, Facebook community updates, and short, timely messages via Twitter. Seminars combine yoga, brain research gulfi slands.net/signup.html Martin Blake classes in kinesiology at York Univer- Feet” (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) one’s own knowledge of his/ sity, Martin is investigating shows participants how yoga her body. Salt Spring Island Community Services set for Oct. 6 the role of attention in limb helps improve coordination in “Upside-down and Inside- 268 Fulford-Ganges Rd. position sense, and also holds children and the elderly (and out” (7 to 9 p.m.) studies the 250-537-9971 Blake Martin, a yoga teach- a graduate diploma in neuro- just about anyone who needs act of balancing from brain to www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca er and kinisiologist, will science. it). toes with a neuroscientist. COUNSELLING SERVICES ARE FREE approach the brain with a The cost is $12 per seminar Participants will look at the It considers which cues “yogic flavour” as he give a or $10 each for two or more. programs and ideas that have does the brain use for bal- * Counselling Services: Short-term counselling for adults, youth and series of seminars at Ganges Martin will donate half the been developed and studied ancing when one is in an families. Yoga Studio. funds raised to Solid and wish- for increasing balance, pos- upside-down or tree pose? It * Alcohol and Drug Program: Prevention and treatment service is free The seminars, which take es to bring in as many people ture and mobility as well as uses recent fi ndings in brain and confi dential. place Wednesday, Oct. 6., are possible with the affordable the specifi c ways the brain and research to develop better * Family Place: Paddle and Play, Tues 10–1, July 6-Aug 31, Lakeside open to the public and prom- fee. body respond to the impact of strategies for balancing and Gardens,1450 North End Rd., Rug Huggers, Fri 10-1 (light lunch), Dad ‘n ise to be especially interesting With “This is Your Brain . yoga asana. understanding what the body Me, Sat. 8:30–10 and useful for caretakers, doc- . . on Yoga” (which runs 9 to “Why does my brain think is trying to do. * Let’s Do Brunch: Tuesday, 9:30am - 12:30pm tors, nurses or any one inter- 11 a.m.), Martin will discuss my back is straight when my The two-hour sessions * Food Bank: Open Tuesday, 11am - 4pm ested in their brains. recent clinical research link- yoga teacher says it isn’t?” — are interactive and will * The Wall: Indoor Rock Climbing Gym, open Thurs. & Sun. 6:30-9:30 pm. Martin is a senior teacher ing the practice of yoga and The Brain in an Asana Work- include plenty of time for Information: [email protected] or 250-537-8970 with Lotus Palm School of pranayama breathing to the shop (4:30 to 6:30 p.m.) takes questions. * Recycle Depot: Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, Thai Yoga Massage, a Thai impact on the human brain a whirlwind tour through the Participants are welcome 349 Rainbow Rd., 250-537-1200. yoga massage practitioner and stress. areas of the brain responsible to bring lunch and/or dinner and a teacher of anatomy for Immune response and for understanding the puzzle and eat during the class. * Seniors Wellness Programs: Call Sharon Glover at 250-537-4607. massage. * Emergency Mental Health Services: memory will also be discussed, of where limbs are in space. 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HEALTH Mobile breast thermography clinic set for SSI Book cancer prevention. apparent. He is the president of tic breast thermology. Press material states It is a non-invasive pro- the American Academy The cost of a scan is appointments thermography, also cedure that is safe for all of Thermology, regent $250 plus tax, which may known as digital infrared ages and even for women of the American College be covered by individu- before Oct. 8 imaging, is a safe form who are breastfeed- of Oncologic Thermol- al insurance coverage. of screening useful for ing. After the scan, it can ogy and a director of the There is a 10 per cent dis- Breast thermography breast health care and a be determined whether a American Board of Ther- count if two people book scanning will be avail- complement to mammo- woman needs additional mology. together. Appointments able on Salt Spring on grams. testing or incorporate Dr. Hoekstra has the must be booked before Nov. 4, through a mobile Thermograms are more preventative strat- experience of conduct- Oct. 8. clinic. infrared images that egies into the care of her ing more than 750,000 For more information Homeopaths Tami Dos show cellular activity and breast health. patient studies over or to book an appoint- Santos and Karin Beviere inflammation as heat. By The images are inter- the past 37 years and ment, contact Tami Dos of the Arbutus Therapy detecting abnormal loca- preted and reported by is world-renowned for Santos 250-537-4728 or Centre have sponsored tions of heat in the breast Dr. Philip Hoekstra III. his accomplishments Medical Thermography Medical Thermography tissue, a thermogram can Dr. Hoekstra is a medical in diagnostic infrared International directly International to come help identify abnormal physiologist specializing imaging for breast can- at 1-866-242-5554. The from Ontario in order to changes in the breast at in the early detection of cer and as the developer clinic will be held at Pura round out island servic- a very early stage, before breast cancer by diag- of a comprehensive ana- Vida Oceanside Massage es for breast health and structural changes are nostic infrared imaging. lytic system for diagnos- Therapy Clinic. YOGA Chopra Center programs made available on island Several events in Bosman has been an active able to everyone searching for Spring, this seven-week pro- Chopra Center certifi ed teacher inner wisdom. Her programs are gram will be offered by voluntary October since 1997. In the Netherlands offered under the name Vitaleo, donation. Bosman is known as a yoga and which stands for Vitality. Primordial Sound Mediation: A yoga and meditation teacher meditation teacher. The following programs are set A method to eliminate stress by trained at the the Chopra Center “People of all walks of life to start in October: allowing minds and bodies to for Wellbeing in California will attended her yoga and medita- The Seven Spiritual Laws of begin to function with maximum offer a series of workshops in the tion courses and she provided Yoga: a program to help to unite effectiveness, creating health, fi eld of mind-body healing. personal consultations to many body, mind, and spirit, while vitality and happiness. According to press material, people, including business lead- providing practitioners with a This will be a one-day course practitioner Anke Bosman was ers and celebrities,” press mate- wealth of meditation techniques, in October. Private instruction PHOTO BY DERIRCK LUNDY born in the Netherlands and rial states. mantras, breathing exercises and available. FALL GARDEN: Shirley McIntyre lived there for 58 years, before Bosman’s intention is to make yoga poses. For more information and to maintains the roses at the new library recently moving to Salt Spring. Chopra Center programs afford- As an introduction to Salt register, visit: www.vitaleo.net site.

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Private Fitness ORTHOTICS - Custom made on Island perfectly fi tted to your feet 30 years experience Complimentary Consultation / Free Housecalls Friendly Service Trainer Electronic Gait Analysis / Shoe Modifi cation “Helping people find their balance with a healthy lifestyle” is Genevie NEW! CUSTOM MADE COMFORT SANDALS Appointments Available Fawcett·s main goal as a personal fitness trainer. Friday & Saturday The first step is a fitness assessment and consultation with Genevie to determine a client·s goals, as well as to discover any health issues. Then Suite 2201 - Grace Point Square Ph: 250.537.1616 Genevie devises a personalized program and takes the client through it, explaining how and why each movement is important. “Many of my clients are new to fitness training and intimidated by Balanced By Design the whole gym experience. I offer a private gym where people can feel comfortable. It·s awesome to watch people·s confidence grow, and I THURSDAY Certi¿ ed Feng Shui believe that fitness goals are attained faster in that positive state of Practitioner mind.” MORN • In home/business assessment Clients are shown how to operate the machines, maintain safe posture, WAKE UP! • Determine best colours for rooms and lift weights appropriate to their fitness level. Most programs involve 9-10:30 AM • Arrange furniture to promote balanced energy À ow some level of weight training, even if the goal is weight loss or improving SS CENTRE OF YOGA~ • Find most auspicious site for home the cardiovascular system. The main rule of thumb is ¶balance· so a 355 BLACKBURN ROAD • Assist with home design program integrating all elements of fitness is paramount to success. Free class until Oct. 14th Amy Kozak The space itself contains clean, well maintained cardio and weight ALL LEVELS 201 Wildwood Drive training equipment, with an adjoining room designated for stretching Salt Spring Island, BC DROP-IN 250-537-7675 PH: 250-537-1377 and core strengthening. Another perk is free access to a great playroom [email protected] [email protected] available for children while mom and dad exercise. www.santosha-yoga-retreats.com Genevie is BCRPA certified, so she is always keeping up with current ideas and practices, by taking theoretical and practical training courses, as well as First Aid. “My favourite part of being a fitness trainer is watching people reach CHOPRA CENTER their goals. The transformation that happens is so exciting! Working towards these goals doesn·t just change your body, it changes your life.” PROGRAMS Mobile Sales & Service Currently the space is open only to people seeking private training. NOW ON SALT SPRING • Raised Toilet Seats • Commodes GENEVIE FAWCETT Specialized Programs For: • Walkers • Reachers Private Fitness Trainer / Private Gym YOGA • MEDITATION • Grab Bars • Bath Chairs One-on-one training in a AYURVEDA private setting with a great view in group or private setting Phone Patrick 250-537-1990 250-538-1771 email: [email protected] www.vitaleo.net NEW USED RENTALS Call for information on rates and Ӿ tness packages. 250.526.2888 (local number) B14 | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD Sports& Recreation GOLF Excitement reigns at Vermuelen tourney Fundraiser supports juniors’ program

Golfers raised more than $10,000 for the Salt Spring Golf and Country Club’s junior golf program on Saturday as nearly 100 participants took a swing at the legendary Richard Vermuelen Golf Tournament. Teams of four adults and one junior teed off for nine holes of scramble style golf. Four teams ended the day at -6 with an overall score of 30. A five-some comprising Charlie Hol- mes, Rob Holmes, Rob Huser, Pete Huser and Johnny Villadsen fi nished the day on top after an exciting playoff round The victory marks the group’s second victory in as many years. The winners received a set of fancy new golf shirts and had their names engraved on the Vermuelen Trophy. This year marked the 10th time the Salt Spring Island Golf and Country Club has hosted the tournament. The event featured plenty of golf, din- ner at the Legion, an auction and evening dance. Steve Marleau of the Salt Spring Golf and Country Club said the day’s events went off without a hitch. He was especially grateful for the ideal fall weather. “They had a lot of individual highlights PHOTO BY DERRICK LUNDY but I guess the weather happened to be Layla Sneade, Shelly Vermuelen and Salty take to the greens in beautiful autumn weather as they participate in the annual Richard Vermu- about the best thing,” he said on Mon- day. elen Golf Tournament and Salt Spring Golf and Country Club last Saturday.

VISL SOCCER You could Old Boys settle for a 1-1 draw SS FC still as the Old Boys played of our opposition,” said to a 1-1 tie against Vant- player Richard Steel. “We can now undefeated reights (1-0-1). Funk’s “Everyone should take goal is the team’s first heart. We can now set- settle down and BY SEAN MCINTYRE goal of the 2010-2011 tle down and enjoy our win DRIFTWOOD STAFF season. games.” The Salt Spring Old The draw gives the Steel credited a stel- enjoy our games.” $250.00 Boys team has proven Old Boys a 0-2-1 record lar defensive perfor- it’s got what it takes to in the Masters-B divi- mance marshaled by RICHARD STEEL worth of compete after players sion and offers plenty Jeff Pawson for shut- Player, Old Boys earned their fi rst point of hope for the season ting down any hope of of the season on Sun- ahead. a Vantreights advance. to play the Castaways gasoline! day afternoon. “This is the second The debut of youth Juniors (0-2-1) on Sun- Rainer Funk scored game in a row that we recruits Doug Fraser, day at 12 p.m. For your vehicle one for the home team have been the equals Sean Goddard and • In Division 2 action, Roben Doobenen offers Bob Byron netted the the Old Boys further equalizer as Salt Spring Current Schedule reason to celebrate the FC tied visiting Comox When you subscribe or renew CROSSING TIME: 35 MINS / CHECK WWW.BCFERRIES.CA FOR LATEST SCHEDULES prospect of better time Valley United 1-1 on your current subscription ahead, Steel said. Saturday afternoon. FULFORD - SWARTZ BAY The team’s next game Byron’s first goal of to the Driftwood, your CURRENT SCHEDULE June 30, 2010 - Sept. 25, 2010 is at home against the the season, backed by a name will be entered mighty Bays United solid Salt Spring defen- LEAVE FULFORD HARBOUR LEAVE SWARTZ BAY (2-0-1) at Portlock Park sive effort, dropped in our draw for on Sunday, Oct. 3. Kick- Comox Valley (2-0-1) off is at 10 a.m. into second place in a $250.00 gas • In other Vancouver the highly competitive Island Soccer League certifi cate! & Sundays Division 2. action, Salt Spring FC The tie gives Salt Alumni dropped a 2-1 Spring FC (1-0-2) five DRAW DATE OCT. 29, 2010 decision to Vantreights points in the season’s on Sunday morning. fi rst three games. In spite of the loss, The as-of-yet unde- the weekend game was feated local squad goes Claudia will be calling to make sure the closest match yet into this weekend’s for the rapidly improv- match in a three-way you don’t miss an issue. ing Alumni FC squad. tie for fourth place. The team will try and Salt Spring FC travels earn its fi rst victory of to Vancouver Island on

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It’s been Island Championships. bodes well for season three years since the boys Coaches Mike Barter and ahead really good players, qualified for the provincial Rob Cannon have mentored fi nals. several other strong players MBMB LABS LABS The team boasts no fewer who are expected to round BY SEAN MCINTYRE but at this point it’s all than 10 players who spent the out the roster. 2062 Henry Avenue W. DRIFTWOOD STAFF summer with various metro- With extra training pro- Sidney, B.C. V8L 1Y5 656-1334 The Gulf Islands Second- level teams in Victoria and vided by the likes of Robert ary School’s senior boys soc- on paper.” Nanaimo. Rustad of the F.A.S.T. Academy cer team has plenty to look GISS captain, Kevan Brown, and Sue Spencer (GI Technical forward to as the team’s 2010 DOUG PEARSON, was the youngest player on Training), most players have season gets underway in Head coach, GISS Senior boys the semi-pro Victoria High- established strong technical Capital Regional District Nanaimo on Thursday after- landers. and tactical skills. noon. launches its 2010 season at Rhys Hardy, who also plays “Four Grade 10 players Application/Nominations For “There are a lot of really Woodlands Secondary on with Salt Spring’s Div. 2 men, made the team this year, and good players, but at this point Sept. 30 before heading north should play a big role with his although young, metro soccer Salt Spring Island Community it’s all on paper,” said Doug to compete in an early sea- speed and fi ery competitive- has more than prepared them Pearson, the team’s head son two-day tournament in ness, Pearson added. as they compete against older Economic Development coach, following three weeks Campbell River. Hardy said he hopes this players,” Pearson said. Commission of intense pre-season tryouts Pearson said the team’s year’s talent will allow the The team plays its fi rst home at the school. exceptionally high level of Scorpions to improve upon game against Shawnigan Lake The Capital Regional District (CRD) invites applications/ The GISS Scorpions squad experience makes it a serious a disappointing 2009 season on Thursday, Oct. 7. nominations from residents interested in sitting on the Salt Spring Island Community Economic Development HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Commission to develop a comprehensive profile on business activity, prepare a development strategy, Scorpions net volleyball tournament bronze coordinate economic development activities, and liaison with other levels of government, private sector Players stoked for against a powerful GISS Alum- team’s early signs of skill and also includes plenty of time and news media in respect to economic development ni squad and dropped two intensity. He said he antici- to take in some of the many within the service area. Hawaiian tour close 26-24 sets against cross- pates an exciting season sights. water rivals from Ladysmith. ahead. The Scorpions’ regular sea- There are seven to nine vacancies available within With a solid showing at a With a 3-2 record at the end “The team is looking quite son resumes soon after the the Commission that require a two year commitment. weekend tournament and res- of round-robin play, the Scor- good,” he said. “I’m happy team’s return on Oct. 11 with Meetings are held at least four times per year. All ervations booked for Friday’s pions fell to a Cowichan squad with them.” five consecutive weekend vacancies must be filled by January 1, 2011. trip to Hawaii, players couldn’t that was thirsty for revenge in The girls will get a rare games. hope for a much better start to the tournament’s semi-final chance to hone their skills The regular season runs Send us a one-page summary telling about yourself, the 2010 senior girls’ volley- bout. against some of the game’s until the end of November, your expertise, and why you would like to serve ball season. The girls regained their very best young hard court longer if the team can quali- on the committee. The majority of the nominees The Scorpions opened the composure to earn a victory and beach volleyball players fy for the provincial fi nals in must come from a local community/business group six-team tourney on Friday, in the bronze-medal match when they travel to Hawaii for December. within community sectors such as Ganges, Fulford Sept. 24 with three straight to clinch third place on Sat- a 10-day trip on Friday. Updates on the senior girls’ and Channel Ridge and the balance will be from the wins, defeating Chemainus urday. “They do volleyball like we trip will be available on a team community at large. in three sets before downing Ladysmith downed Cow- do soccer,” Mason said. “It’ll blog. Deadline for receipt of applications is October 8, 2010. Cowichan and Brentwood in ichan to earn fi rst place. be good tune-up.” For more information, con- Mail or email your application to: two. Head coach Tony Mason Mason said the trip features tact Tony Mason via email at Community Economic Development Commission The team ran into trouble said he’s impressed with the a full volleyball schedule but [email protected]. #5-105 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V5 T: 250.538.0009 WOMEN’S SOCCER WHAT'S ON E: [email protected] Failure to capitalize sinks United PAGE B6 Vic West takes lead Team spokesperson Sue- nized for her great game in cen- Anne Donaldson said new play- tre mid-fi eld, where she won the with 2-0 er Ruby Erck had an outstand- majority of the 50-50 balls. ing day in net, making several “We didn’t capitalize on our The enthusiasm and motiva- saves that kept the team in the chances, but we did create tion carried forward by its sea- game. chances,” Donaldson said in Congratulations son opener win were not enough On defense, Aleesha Bird summary. to put Salt Spring United on the and Mardon Dary were in good “We’re still fi nding our groove board again last week. form. — we’re enthusiastic and we’re Playing Vic West for their sec- “They did a fabulous job mov- looking forward to some dynam- ond game of the season, the Div. ing the play forward and keep- ic soccer this season.” Jill! 2 women lost 2-0 but remained ing our momentum moving for- United plays an away-game positive about the team’s per- ward,” Donaldson said. on Oct. 3 against the Nanaimo formance. Joelle Morrison was recog- Rangers.

B.C. SENIOR GAMES Senior tennis stars slice competition Contingent brought home a silver several years. has already made plans medal in the mixed- “As you get older, the to make next year’s completes doubles event. competition gets small- event in the Kootenays. smashing The 2010 event er,” Stewart said. “These things are was among the most The group makes a really fun even if we performance rewardingsignup.ai outings 10/09/10the point 11:20:30 to attend AM every keep getting beat by the tennis squad has had in B.C. Senior Games and same players,” she said. Archers, track stars and disc golfers weren’t the only Salt Spring athletes who wowed the crowd at the B.C. Senior Games in Camp- Automatic bell River earlier this Jean Davidson and Bob Young present Jill month. and Marli Maynard with a Nikon camera Turns out a contin- Photo of the Day gent of six tennis play- and case, the Grand Prize in the Driftwood's ers brought home med- als in three events. Summer Photo Contest, sponsored by Ron Perring and Bob Have the Salt Spring Island Photo of the Day AppleApple Photo.P Weeden teamed up to delivered daily to your Inbox: earn a bronze medal in men’s double for play- ers aged 65 to 69, while www.johncameron.ca Jennifer Morgan and

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Oct 5: Fred Powell will lead a moderate hike on LOCATION CLOSING OUT SALE • the Channel Ridge trails. Carpool from ArtSpring at 9:45 a.m. or meet at Portlock Park at 10 a.m. Oct 12: Ashley Hilliard will lead a moderate hike, with some up and down and rough trails, at Ruckle Park. Sturdy boots are essential. Carpool from ArtSpring at 9:45 a.m. or at the foot of Meyer Road at 10:05 a.m. LOCATION Oct 19: Lynn will lead a moderate-strenuous hike on Mt. Tuam. Carpool from ArtSpring at 9:45 a.m. or from Drummond Park at 10 a.m. Oct 26: Barry and Sheila Spence will lead a moderate hike along the Cowichan River between Skutz Falls, Marie Canyon and Stoltz Pool. Meet CLOSING OUT SALE at Portlock Park at 8:30 a.m. to carpool to the 9:10 a.m. Vesuvius ferry. WALKERS Oct 5: Marcelle Roy will lead an easy walk from Beaver Point Hall to one of the most scenic areas of EVERYTHING Salt Spring — the Indian Reserve. Meet at ArtSpring at 10 a.m. or Beaver Point Hall at 10:15 a.m. Oct 12: Linda Quiring will lead a slow paced walk on Mt. Erskine from Toynbee Road. Meet at ArtSpring at 10 a.m. MUST GO! Oct 19: Marjie and Brian Radford will lead a mod- erate walk around the top of Mt. Maxwell. Meet at ArtSpring at 10 a.m. or Toynbee Road at 10:10 a.m. Oct 26: Fred Powell will lead a walk through Channel Ridge. There could be some new trails to explore. Come and see the new signage! Meet at ArtSpring at 10 a.m. or Portlock Park at 10:10 a.m. HUGE $AVING$! RAMBLERS All Rambles meet at Centennial Park at 10 a.m. to carpool. • LIVING ROOM • DINING ROOM Oct 5: We will explore the Eco-Reality Farm on Fulford-Ganges Road near the historic Burgoyne United Church with Bill and Marilyn Harding. • BEDROOM • KITCHEN • MATTRESSES Oct 12: A visit to Spindrift at Welbury Point led by Bill and Marilyn Harding. Oct 19: Leader`s Choice Ramble led by Harold • LAMPS • PICTURES • ACCESSORIES Page. Oct 26: Visit the Salt Spring Yoga Centre on Blackburn Road with Mickey Lyytikainen. • APPLIANCES NEW MEMBERS Interested in joining? Contact Barry Spence (membership) at 250-537-2332 or Kees Visser (pres- ident) at 250- 537-5443, or come on Tuesdays to the meeting point for the activity you are interested in. LOCATION CLOSING OUT SALE • MEMBERSHIP FEES The annual fees for the 2010-2011 season are now due: $25 per person. Members who renew LOCATION CLOSING OUT SALE • LOCATION CLOSING OUT SALE before October 30 receive a $5 discount on their fees. Please complete and sign the membership and waiver form and leave it with your cheque in the Cobbler’s box or given to an executive mem- ber at any club activity. Forms are available for [email protected] download from the website at www.saltspringtnc. See us on the web: www.meritduncan.com 250-746-5527 ca, where you will also fi nd more details on our 2956 BOYS ROAD, DUNCAN 12 MONTHS - NO PAYMENTS OpenOpen Mon. Mon. - -Sat.Sat. 9:30 9:30 am am - 5:30- 5:30 pm pm • Sun. • Sun. 10:00 Noon am - 4:00 pmpm NO MONEY DOWN - NO INTEREST activities. Administration fee of $29.95 and applicable taxes are payable at time of purchase. Does not apply to previous purchases. GRAND RE-OPENING Celebration JOIN THE FUN FRIDAY OCT. 1ST FREE COFFEE 1ST 20O FREE CAKE CUSTOMERS Island Farms receive an Island Farm AWin TRIP FOR 2 farmer re-useable shopping bag Vicki & Daisy *one of these 200 bags will TO HAWAII the cow cocontainontan ain a Enter for a chance to enjoy Hawaii 12:30 - 2:30 $200 Country Grocer for one week! BBQ FUNDRAISER! gift card (Provided by Country Grocer and for girls 12 year old fastball ONE LUCKY WINNER! SPECIALS IN EFFECT, WEDNESDAY SEPT. 29 TO MONDAY OCT. 4, 2010 Island Farms Butter 2/ Lilydale Frozen SALTED 00 1LB LIMIT 2 TOTAL 5 PKG Family’s Finest Turkeys Ice Cream YOUR CHOICE 97 4L LIMIT 2 TOTAL 2 PAIL Island Gold Free Run Eggs 2/ 00 LARGE SIZE DOZENDOZEN ¢ LIMIT 2 TOTAL 5 LB Fresh Baked GRADE A 5-9KG BIRD Bread ¢ LIMIT 1 TOTAL • WHITE • 60% WHOLE WHEAT 560G 1.92KG LIMIT 6 TOTAL 67LOAF OPEN DAILY 8 AM - 9 PM 87 CAFE OPEN AT 6AM DAILY!

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He s e de DRIFTWOO NOLAN nny Salt re simply pentW cic - D STAFF gohalfing y t tehr ee a Feds dish out island shelter funding process eharsrough co-o th nd a T a GULF ISLANDS wo retire the past ndcampaign negotia to rdinatinge ing theth d su we The r ting.” he locums rgeons have are willing to thank Sal eexahigminatio have acce on Salt offer fo to act $800,000 donat t Spring PARC h-speedn cess to Homelessfights issueto ke ‘isn’tSprin ggoing away’ed to a r three-month periodsas locu until a new surgeon Isla to w f orcedinternet extend ep its ope while a ci ct as m gene reno, ion to the 20 nders foca itehddraw to the its xtend D r tizen’s can be ral surge while t rti theiron from Thursday’s roappli-ughly d- BY SEA octors ating room in u group attracted to the ons sn he villai 03 operating dences 2000 resires N MCoff Pamy Si s wrote. atched th n ArVIH m ornthlo along and a si- DRIFTW IeNTredY R ra and e. communit e mon A (Arvid Chalmers)omy LTBC OOD STA thEeir Roy Pr y,” t crier who told the ey away. Ken Lee w e meeavert iPoinn djoiningjoinin HeF Fa service eshaw h “We are pr he doctor Ruurs s g. t Ro ng It ma lth Authori to the ave ep s there to mo sad tale, and Dianaa Haye aiHd ethepburn pla Hill aad betw y noret ty in hopes theVanco uv surgeon ared to carr s thversione town includ n’s latest eeneeen but Salt Springs ubem Community ethe its $200, Services’ execu eradequate Island fa is found, or for 1 y this o urn the Par es nd Ru searc0h0 f organi cilitThe ut unttu Lady Mi loss. 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