2 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016 NEWSBEAT www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood PARC Approval officer weighs in on subdivision anomaly Brinkworthy residents PARC commissioner Kees Ruurs and the Islands Trust will probably reduction because the subdivision want to establish a frame of reference described the unusual situation, say- have to have some pretty frank dis- represented an unprecedented for future interactions and negotia- ask for playing field ing in his 20 years as a parks admin- cussions when it comes to the deci- opportunity to promote food security tions. negotiation istrator he had gone through numer- sion-making process of their council and organic farming practices. PARC chair Jon Suk reported that ous subdivision applications. members.” Salt Spring’s CRD director Wayne establishing such a framework would “I was absolutely flabbergasted Evanoff added one reason he had McIntyre said he would write a letter be premature, but that a five-stage BY ELIZABETH NOLAN when the Islands Trust reduced the looked so closely into the file was the to the local trustees and hopefully public consultation process led by an DRIFTWOOD STAFF amount that we legally should have $4,000 reduction was an “odd” and avoid any similar situations. independent contractor is planned. A decision by Salt Spring’s Local had under the 941 section,” he said. suspiciously small amount. In other PARC business, a large He said Brinkworthy residents are Trust Committee to reduce the “I have never ever seen that before in delegation of Brinkworthy Place resi- definitely viewed as major stakehold- parkland compensation related to a my life and I am very concerned that dents attended the meeting to voice ers. March 2015 subdivision continues a dangerous precedent has been set.” “It’s unfathomable that continued opposition to the plan to PARC manager Dan Ovington to raise questions at other levels of The CRD’s senior manager for Salt such a development develop playing fields at their door- shared news than a request for pro- government. Spring, Karla Campbell had asked for step, citing reduced quality of life and posals for the consultant had failed Ryan Evanoff, who is the subdivi- an intervention, alleging a contraven- can even be proposed.” decreased property values, safety and to yield any submissions. The con- sion approving officer for the Van- tion of the act. Evanoff said his legal privacy if the project goes ahead. tract is now being divided into two couver Island region of the Ministry counsel had instructed him not to SUSAN BRAIN Resident Susan Brain noted that if sections, with one related to public of Transportation and Infrastructure, get involved in the situation, but he Brinkworthy resident the plans proceed as currently drawn consultation and the other to do with appeared before the Salt Spring Parks wanted to give the commission more up, a major baseball diamond will land acquisition. and Recreation Commission Mon- information. be located 15 metres from her fence- An RFP to draw up a new master day night to give his opinion on the “In my personal opinion the fact “I don’t have the evidence that it line and just 30 metres from her back plan for Centennial Park was more unusual case, which saw the LTC that this subdivision existed in the was a kick-back to the developer or deck. successful and drew nine submis- drop the amount of money a Bur- first place benefitted the community anything like that. I just have to go “It’s unfathomable that such a sions. The successful bid went to goyne Valley subdivision applicant by providing some money toward under the guise that the Islands Trust development can even be proposed,” LADR Landscape Architects of Vic- had to pay in lieu of parkland as a your park program. The $4,000 dis- perhaps were issued an assessment she said. toria, which has a partnership with community amenity under Section crepancy wasn’t really my place to get for $4,000 less? I don’t know, but legal- Spokesperson Wendy Kaye sub- local landscape architect Elizabeth 941 of the Local Government Act. involved in,” Evanoff said. ly speaking I’m obliged to accept their mitted a request that if PARC does FitzZaland. PARC was given $17,500 by the prop- “My recommendation would be process and what their government pursue the matter, Brinkworthy resi- PARC will also be issuing an RFP for erty owners rather than the $21,875 moving forward with the Islands agency says,” he concluded. dents be treated as a special stake- a contractor to organize an upcom- calculated to be five per cent of the Trust on these sorts of issues, if they LTC members explained at a May holder group and not as part of gen- ing island trails forum, and hopes to value received from the subdivision. happen to come up again. The CRD 2015 meeting they had granted the eral public consultation. Residents have it ready by the end of February.

ISLANDS TRUST Before an Emergency LTC limits participant’s activities Varzeliotis denied that his letter wasn’t included as has been advised so in writing,” correspondence on the agenda, nor Grams wrote in an email to the delegation and was his request for a delegation, Driftwood. Disasters cannot be prevented, and if something speaking opportunities even though those communica- The Salt Spring LTC meeting tions wouldn’t be discussed. bylaw, as amended in 2013, permits happens in your community, it may take emergency “You are supposed to hold pub- the chair to deny an individual the workers some time to reach you. You should be BY ELIZABETH NOLAN lic meetings. This implies that the right to give a delegation or address DRIFTWOOD STAFF people are entitled to know what a meeting in cases of irrelevance, prepared to take care of yourself and your family Salt Spring’s Local Trust Commit- you are doing, entitled to answers defamatory or derogatory speech, or for at least seven days. tee has acted to reduce participa- . . . You have the opportunity to improper conduct. tion by a resident with a history of say we received a message about Islands Trust Council has investi- frequent communications, outlin- that, and we decided that we do gated Varzeliotis’ claims and found Check out the 3 steps you need to take: ing at the Jan. 14 business meeting not want the public to know about them groundless, Grams added, 1. Know the Risks how information from Tom Varzeli- that message. That is the honest and he has so far not taken his com- otis will be received in future. way,” he said. plaints further. 2. Make a Plan During Thursday’s agenda item Varzeliotis also compared the “There is a limit to how much tol- 3. Get a Kit on correspondence, LTC chair Peter LTC’s actions those of Idi Amin and erance we provide someone who Luckham informed Varzeliotis that Muammar Gaddafi. at each LTC makes allegations they staff have been directed not to Salt Spring trustee George Grams fail to substantiate and who refuses answer any letter received by him explained after the meeting that for to refer those allegations for inde- unless the members request that it several years Varzeliotis has been pendent and authoritative review by be added to a meeting agenda. alleging impropriety, if not illegality, the Office of the Ombudsperson,” “Further, we have decided we by LTC members and staff in how Grams said. “His conduct is disrup- https://www.crd.bc.ca/prepare- will only consider your requests to they treat his communications. tive to the meetings and provisions yourself/get-prepared appear before the Local Trust Com- “At times he has addressed mat- in the Local Trust Committee Pro- mittee as a delegation, or to speak ters that are not within the juris- cedure Bylaw provide guidance on at a town hall session at a business diction of the Local Trust Com- how this is to be addressed.” GULF ISLANDS meeting, if your remarks are rel- mittee nor Islands Trust Coun- Varzeliotis remains free to speak evant to a matter on our agenda for cil. The tenor and content of some at public hearings provided his

D YOURriftwood COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1960 that meeting,” Luckham said. of his correspondence has been remarks are related to the subject Varzeliotis objected to the fact offensive and defamatory. He of the hearing.

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FIRE DISTRICT Fire district faces firefighters’ union staffing grievances Department relate to backfilling posi- tion. “We’ve made no opin- past 10 years or something,” grievance stage right now,” meeting that the depart- tions and minimum staffing ion and made no decision. he said. “Is the board com- Lee added. ment responded to 571 calls attends 571 calls in levels. Honestly, this is our first fortable and wanting to Salt Spring fire department throughout the year. time to meet about it.” maintain this level of union membership comprises the He said December was 2015 The board convened in- staffing and does the union acting chief, seven career the fourth busiest month of “Whether the board camera late Monday to dis- feel that . . . we are now at a staff, six paid-on-call officers, 2015. The 50 calls received By SEAN MCINTYRE cuss the issues. level that is sustainable for 18 paid-on-call firefighters, in December include 18 fire DRIFTWOOD STAFF does or does not Talk of the grievances our community?” three firefighters in training and rescue response calls, 19 Salt Spring’s fire board arose following questions Lee said the district has and five new recruits, accord- first responder calls, seven and the union that repre- agree . . . we have a about firefighter staffing met its contractual obliga- ing to information presented motor vehicle incidents sents the staff firefighters levels from audience mem- tions with the union up to at Monday’s meeting. and six miscellaneous com- are off to a rocky start in contract that we’re ber Ken Marr, who sits as the end of 2015. She added plaints. 2016. a member of the district’s that she is not in a position Fire district logs 571 SSIFR received 567 calls in Speaking at Monday obliged to work finance and audit commit- to speak on behalf of the calls 2014, 482 in 2013, 566 in 2012 night’s monthly public with.” tee. union. and 558 in 2011. meeting at the Salt Spring “I just wanted to confirm “Whether the board does The end of 2015 capped Fire district trustee Andy United Church, fire district LINDA LEE that, in the past year and a or does not agree or what- the busiest year in the past Hildebrand praised the six- chair Linda Lee confirmed Chair, SSI half roughly, we’ve added ever, we have a contract five years for Salt Spring page report’s attention to the board has received two Fire Protection District two full-time union mem- that we’re obliged to work Island Fire Rescue, according details that include call vol- official grievances from the bers to our fire department with,” she said. to acting chief A.J. George. ume, type and location. International Association of and with, I understand, no “Contractually, it doesn’t George told fire trustees “I think this is the first Fire Fighters’ local chapter “I can’t get into it,” Lee real measurable or appre- necessarily say we need to and the approximately 16 report that we are going to since Jan. 1. told the crowd during the ciable difference in emer- have more members at this audience members con- see what I like to call trendi- Lee said the grievances meeting’s town hall por- gencies or fire calls in the time, however, we are in a vened at Monday evening’s cators,” he said.

COURT NOTICE GALIANO ISLAND LOCAL APPROVED TRUST COMMITTEE Park brawl sees first conviction GL-TUP-2015.1 NOTICE is hereby given that the Galiano Island Local Trust Committee will Ganges court report attend a counselling program if be considering a resolution allowing for the issuance of a Temporary Use so directed. Permit pursuant to Section 921 of the Local Government Act. The proposed A man at the centre of a Cen- CourtDocket Three other men are facing permit would apply to a portion of Lot A, District Lot 3, Galiano Island, tennial Park melée received charges of resisting or obstruct- Cowichan District, Plan 48087 zoned Health and Wellness (HW). a conditional discharge after Etherington at Centennial ing a police officer and assault- pleading guilty to obstructing a Park, where a crowd of 30 to ing a police officer in relation The purpose of this temporary useNOTICE permit would be to permit “one Dwelling GALIANO ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE police officer on the evening of 40 people were openly drink- to the park-wide brawl that Unit within the existing WoodstoneGL-TUP-2015.1 building, accessory Bed and Breakfast, Sept. 11, 2015. ing. Etherington had a bottle ensued. and accessory residential building and structures” on the portion of the is hereby given that the Galiano Island Local Trust Committee will be considering a resolution allowing Ganges Provincial Court of vodka in his hand and was In other court news, Tyler NOTICEproperty zoned Health and Wellness (HW). The establishment of these for the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit pursuant to Section 921 of the Local Government Act. The heard on Jan. 11 that Courtney at first unresponsive. Another McEwen received a $250 fine proposeduses permit would would be apply subject to a portion to ofa Lot number A, District of Lot conditions 3, Galiano Island, specified Cowichan District, in the Plan permit. 48087 zonedThe Health permit and Wellness would (HW). be issued for up to three years and the owner may apply Etherington is a 33-year-old man tried to interfere with the for an incident that took place The purposeto the ofGaliano this temporary Island use Localpermit would Trust be Committee to permit “one Dwellingto have Unit it withinrenewed the existing once Woodstone for up farm crew boss who grew up in proceedings as police arrested in McBride, B.C. in September. building, accessory Bed and Breakfast, and accessory residential building and structures” on the portion of the Timmins, Ont. Etherington had him; Etherington subsequent- The 24-year-old provided a false propertyto anzoned additional Health and Wellnessthree years. (HW). The establishment of these uses would be subject to a number of conditions specified in the permit. The permit would be issued for up to three years and the owner may apply to no previous record, holds a BA ly revived a little and tried to name to police who stopped the GalianoThe generalIsland Local location Trust Committee of the to have subject it renewed property once for up is to anshown additional in three the years. following in environmental studies, and interfere in that person’s arrest, him and a friend, because he The generalsketch: location of the subject property is shown in the following sketch: spends some of his time teach- approaching officers with his had outstanding warrants. Rog- ing high school art classes. He fists clenched. He was then ers took into account the fact acknowledged he was celebrat- pepper-sprayed. that McEwen dealt with those ing the night of the charges and Judge Carmen Rogers accept- outstanding matters in court that things had gotten out of ed the Crown’s recommenda- the day after the incident, and hand. tion of a conditional discharge. was lenient on the fine amount The incident started Etherington will be on proba- and payment period because of when police questioned tion for six months and must his financial situation.

INTERNATIONAL AID Greek authorities hold aid shipment

Duties and fees did DHL International, ware and DHL courier should consider donat- as we assumed that as it service who assisted with ing to aid organizations A copy of the proposed permit may be inspected at the Islands Trust Office, 200 - 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, is for emergency relief, it the $2,500 campaign. like the Starfish Foun- B.C., AV8R copy 1H8, ofbetween the proposed the hours of 8:30permit a.m. andmay 4:30 be p.m., inspected Monday to at Friday the inclusive, Islands excluding Trust Office, Statutory add additional Holidays,200 commencing, - 1627 Fort January Street, 18, Victoria, 2016 and upB.C., to and V8R including 1H8, January between 29, 2016 the. hours of 8:30 a.m. costs would be duty free.” dation or Canadian Red For theand convenience 4:30 p.m., of the Monday public only, toand Fridaynot to satisfy inclusive, Section 921(5) excluding (a) (iii) of theStatutory Local Government Holidays, Act, The supplementary Cross, which have staff additionalcommencing, copies of the Proposed January Permit 18, may2016 be andinspected up toat variousand including Notice Boards January on Galiano 29, Island, 2016 B.C.,. fees have increased the “I thought it and volunteers working commencing, January 18, 2016. By SEAN MCINTYRE project’s cost by nearly 25 directly with refugees in EnquiriesFor orthe comments convenience should be directed of the to Kimpublic Farris, only, A/Planner and 2 atnot (250) to 405-5194, satisfy forSection Toll Free Access,921(5) DRIFTWOOD STAFF per cent. was sort of Greece. request a transfer via Enquiry BC: In Vancouver 660-2421 and elsewhere in BC 1-800-663-7867; or by fax (250) 405-5155;(a) (iii)or by ofemail the to: [email protected] Government Act,, before additional 4:30 p.m., copiesJanuary 29,of 2016the. ProposedThe Galiano An islander’s effort to Since making a call Thousands of Syr- IslandPermit Local Trust may Committee be inspected may consider at avarious resolution Noticeallowing for Boards the issuance on Galianoof the permit Island, during the B.C., provide tents to refugees for additional donations gouging. We did ian refugees continue to regularcommencing, business meeting January starting at 12:30 18, 2016 p.m.,.February 1, 2016, at the South Community Hall, 141 Sturdies Bay Road, Galiano Island, BC. on the Greek island of earlier this month, how- not foresee this, arrive in Greece by boat Lesbos demonstrates that ever, Petra said her group every day. Petra said All applicationsEnquiries are availableor comments for review byshould the public. be Writtendirected comments to Kim made Farris,in response A/Planner to this notice 2 will at also be available for public review. cash is king when it comes only needs another $150 nor did DHL there’s still an urgent (250) 405-5194, for Toll Free Access, request a transfer viaSharon Enquiry Lloyd-deRosario BC: In to international aid. to clear the tents through need for material like Vancouver 660-2421 and elsewhere in BC 1-800-663-7867; or byDeputy fax Secretary(250) Cecile Petra was flab- Greek customs. Speaking tents, bedding, water and 405-5155; or by email to: [email protected], before 4:30 p.m., International....” bergasted earlier this last week, she said Greek other essentials. January 29, 2016. The Galiano Island Local Trust Committee may consider a resolution allowing for the issuance of the permit during the regular month when she learned customs officials will for- Cecile Petra Anyone who wants to business meeting starting at 12:30 p.m., February 1, 2016, at the South the Greek customs ward the tents to the Syr- Refugee tent donor help Petra raise the out- Community Hall, 141 Sturdies Bay Road, Galiano Island, BC. authority was holding her ian refugees on a promise standing custom fees shipment of 12 tents until of payment. Rather than risk hav- can call 250-221-3444 or All applications are available for review by the public. Written comments her group paid nearly Petra said she appre- ing further fundrais- deposit money into the made in response to this notice will also be available for public review. $600 in duties and tax. ciates the efforts from ing efforts hampered by Tents for Lesbos account “I thought it was sort of individual donors on Salt bureaucratic snags, how- (#2462802) at Island Sav- Sharon Lloyd-deRosario gouging,” she said. “We Spring and companies ever, she recommends ings Credit Union in Gan- Deputy Secretary did not foresee this, nor like Mouat’s Home Hard- people who want to help ges. Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016 | 5

RAINWATER HARVESTING Salt Spring Water Council offers catchment subsidy Applications now water collection proponent in funding from the Capital plies across the island, Bywa- capacity and upgrades over council.com, Slegg Lumber, and Salt Spring Water Council Regional District. Rebates will ter said, now is the time to the years, Bywater’s system Windsor Plywood and the being accepted member. “This is for people be offered on a first-come prepare for the prospect of supplies water to a prolific Salt Spring PARC office at who have existing systems first-served basis until the another dry spell. vegetable garden through the Portlock Park. By SEAN MCINTYRE and would like to grow their money has dried up. People “It’s probably going to be warm, dry summer months. “Collecting and storing DRIFTWOOD STAFF system and upgrade, or those who are not ready to take the our new way of life,” Bywater “Water catchment is a great rainwater in our wet season Island home owners keen who want to put in a new sys- plunge but still want to access said. “We have to wrap our and relatively simple way to for use in the dry summer to tap into the benefits of tem.” the rebate can reserve a claim brains around the idea of not take the burden off of our months is a win-win,” said rainwater harvesting are eli- The Water Council will for up to eight weeks. using quality water for out- lakes,” she said. Suzan Chamney, the Salt gible for a new rebate for any refund up to 25 per cent of Bywater said the program door chores and gardening.” Rebate applicants need Spring Water Council coordi- work undertaken after Nov. costs to install or upgrade a partly stems from last year’s Bywater uses a series of only fill out an application nator. “You will get a rebate on 1, 2015. water catchment system prolonged summer drought, large blue rain barrels placed form and provide receipts your costs and help conserve “You can use it for barrels, valued at up to $250, for a which saw many water dis- around her yard to gather and a photo of their project. our limited drinking water, piping, pumps, water fixtures maximum possible rebate tricts implement stringent water diverted from the eaves- The form and further infor- which will also save you or to pay for a handyman,” of $62.50. The program is conservation policies. As the troughs at her Maliview Drive mation about the program money on your future water said Sharon Bywater, a rain- possible thanks to $12,000 winter rains refill water sup- home. By gradually adding is available at www.ssiwater- bills.”

HEALTH CARE New program to support cardiac patients Salt Spring sessions to port patients who have recent- additional sessions beginning ter of the Rural and Remote Divi- ly experienced a heart attack or May 10 and Sept. 13. Patients, or sion of Family Practice received start Feb. 9 other significant cardiac event. their caregivers, who have experi- funding for the Effective Access to will be Patients and caregivers can attend enced a significant cardiac event Specialist Services project through The Effective Access to Spe- a set of seven lunch-hour sessions in the last six months can contact the Shared Care Committee, a CLOSED cialist Services project team has covering a variety of heart health- Kirsty Oliveira at KOliveira@divi- partnership of Doctors of B.C. and announced a second health ser- related topics. Sessions are to be sionsbc.ca to register. the B.C. government. The project’s Tuesday Jan. 26 vice improvement related to its presented by experts in their fields The program is the result of a goals are to improve access to spe- research with the introduction and cover a broad range of top- number of contributions from cialist care and services while also, & of the Salt Spring Heart to Heart ics from heart function to diet, community partners, including where possible, reducing the bur- Wednesday Jan. 27 patient education program. exercise, stress management and the Island Heart to Heart team, den of travel for island residents Based on Island Heart to Heart, pharmacy. Island Health, the Salt Spring in accessing care and support. The for a successful long-running pro- The first series begins Tuesday, Island Public Library and the first service related to the project gram out of Victoria, Salt Spring Feb. 9, and the program will run attending presenters. has brought visiting physiatrist kitchen renovations Island Heart to Heart will sup- a total of three times in 2016, with The Salt Spring Island Chap- sessions to Salt Spring. Unpaved road data needed study sions about incorporation. tion to make an informed Hometown Store continued from 1 “Budgeting to expect to decision on incorporation.” spend, as a new municipali- The committee’s final rec- ISC members voted ty, the same amount on road ommendation requires unanimously to delay the maintenance as has been support from at least two- process and have the prov- spent over the last few years thirds of committee mem- STORE ince commission a new road is simply unrealistic,” Grove bers. report. Aston said commit- wrote in an email. The decision to hold an tee members are assembling “While there is a require- incorporation referendum a budget proposal that will ment to compare the on Salt Spring rests with LIQUIDATION! be sent to the Ministry of projected municipality’s Peter Fassbender, Minister Community, Sport and Cul- expenses on an ‘apples to of Community, Sport and tural Development. Aston apples’ basis, that only Cultural Development. said he’s unsure how much makes sense if the current A provincial government money will be needed to apples are sustainable . . . spokesperson said the min- Everything must go by complete the task. The proposed assessment istry was aware the roads EVERYTHING MUST GO BY February Many participants at of our roads will allow us to assessment request was February th17, 2016! a pair of ICS public meet- reach our own conclusions.” forthcoming and is consid- 17 ,2016! ings in November suggested Grove said he appreciates ering the matter. REGULAR PRICEDRegular FLOORpriced MODEL MAJOR the cost of road construc- the commitment of volun- Although a road study tion and maintenance is teers who sit on the ISC. had been provided to the fl oorAPPLIANCES model major NOW appliances ON SALE! essential information for an Devoting an additional six ISC in the fall, the ministry informed debate on incor- months is not what any of was told information was now on sale! poration. the members signed up for, still missing, said Alec Tully Wayne McIntyre, Salt he added. in a statement. Come visit us at: Spring’s CRD director and a “They have very gen- “Due to the differences non-voting member of the erously already given us a in scale of rehabilitation 128COME Lower VISITGanges USRd. SaltAT: Spring ISC, called the delay unfor- great deal of their time, and costs for paved and gravel/ Island, BC tunate. now we are asking for more,” chip-sealed roads, the Min- 128 Lower Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Island, BC “Sometimes there’s sur- Grove said. “I hope very istry of Transportation mea- (250) 537-5596 prises when dealing with much that they will stay on, sures and records condi- (250) 537-5596 something that has so many and I encourage our com- tion assessments for paved HOURS OF OPERATION: moving parts,” he said. “I’m munity to show them our roads only,” he wrote. “The disappointed, but I under- appreciation.” comparable data for gravel Monday – Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm stand.” The ISC will recommend and chip-sealed roads con- HOURSSaturday:9:30am-4:00pm OF OPERATION Add Map pic here! McIntyre said he hopes whether or not the province stitute the majority of the Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm Sat: the delay can give MoTI a should host a referendum information gap that the chance to address road on Salt Spring’s incorpora- committee is now seeking 9:30-4pm maintenance liabilities. tion. ISC members will base to address, based in part on Peter Grove, a member their recommendation on the intensity of the commu- of Salt Spring’s Local Trust whether they’ve offered nity interest in having this Shop on our website at Committee, agreed the road citizens “substantially com- information incorporated SHOP ON OUR W EBSITE AT WWW . SEARS . CA report is vital to any discus- plete and accurate informa- into the final study.” www.sears.ca 6 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016 NEWSBEAT www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com Gulf Islands Driftwood

Boaters cautioned Facebook/Andrea Russel A partly constructed DEBRIS had been deposited along roof was spotted on the continued from 1 the shoreline by a lower high shore of Dionisio Park tide might now be floating on Galiano Island last The higher-than-average around,” Ross-Collins said. week, a dramatic ex- king tides should last about Boaters should use cau- ample of floating debris another week, with some tion, maintain a lookout and and marine hazards in tides in Fulford Harbour travel at a safe speed, he said. reaching up to 3.6 metres More detailed information the area, possibly as a (11.8 feet). about tide levels is available result of high tides and “Anything that floats that at www.tides.gc.ca/eng. stormy weather.

ISLANDS TRUST Capital Regional District Notice to Electors Sailing club on route Within the Capital Regional District

Alternative Approval Process for CRD Bylaw 4042 - Authorizing the disposal of a portion of the Sooke Hills to conforming status Wilderness Regional Park Reserve Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Capital Regional District (“CRD”) proposes to adopt Bylaw Abattoir and squash a development permit for the site. No. 4042, “Capital Regional District Disposition of Part of Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park Reserve Bylaw No. 1, A staff question about the disposal 2015.” The purpose of Bylaw No. 4042 is to authorize the sale or exchange of a 902m2 (0.09 hectare) parcel in the court get nods of slaughter waste determined it is Sooke Hills Regional Park Reserve, more particularly described as that portion of Lot 21, District Lot 8, Block 453 and being done on a different agricul- Block 352, Malahat District, Plan VIP84067. The intention is to exchange this parcel of land for a similarly sized and BY ELIZABETH NOLAN tural property. The site is restricted DRIFTWOOD STAFF to holding 4550 kilograms of live- nearby parcel owned by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. This parcel will become dedicated road. A number of Salt Spring amenities stock on site at a time. This exchange is critical to complete the necessary land transactions to ensure that construction of the Sooke Hills progressed in their bids for perma- “This, I think, was a win for Salt Wilderness Trail is completed in 2017. nent island status following positive Spring Island and for the agricul- Take further notice that the CRD may proceed with Bylaw No. 4042 unless at least 28,055 electors within the CRD decisions at Thursday’s Local Trust tural alliance,” Luckham said. indicate by signing the elector response forms, that the Board must obtain the assent of the electors by way of Committee meeting. referendum before proceeding to adopt Bylaw No. 4042. LTC members gave third read- Squash court ing to a bylaw that will give the Salt The proposed addition of a The elector response form must be in the form as established by the CRD and forms are available from the CRD on Spring Sailing Club legal conform- squash court at the Salt Spring request. The only persons entitled to sign elector response forms are electors of the area to which the alternative ing status for use of its property fol- Golf and Country Club moved approval process opportunity applies. The alternative approval process opportunity applies within the regional parks lowing a public hearing held ear- ahead, with second reading of a service area, which is comprised of all the municipalities and electoral areas in the Capital Regional District, as follows: lier that morning. If approved by the bylaw to rezone the recreational Central Saanich, Colwood, Esquimalt, Highlands, Langford, Oak Bay, Metchosin, North Saanich, Saanich, Sidney, Sooke, Trust Council executive, proposed property completed and schedul- Victoria, View Royal; and Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island and Southern Gulf Islands electoral areas. Bylaw 485 will add a new variation ing of a public hearing planned. to the club’s zoning that will permit a LTC members heard that the North The deadline for delivering the original signed elector response forms, in relation to Bylaw No. 4042, to the CRD is private boat club house and parking Salt Spring Waterworks District 4:00 pm on Monday, February 22, 2016. Forms must be received by the deadline to be counted. lot for 80 vehicles as the property’s opposed the idea in its referral, but The CRD has estimated that the total number of electors within the service area is 280,551 and that 10% of that principle uses. head Trust planner Stefan Cermak The application elicited little recommended the application go number or 28,055 electors must submit elector response forms to prevent the CRD from enacting Bylaw No. 4042 public opposition, although LTC ahead anyway because the new without the assent of the electors by referendum. chair Peter Luckham and trustee court will not draw on NSSWD Further technical information concerning Bylaw No. 4042 may be obtained from Stephen Henderson, Manager, Real George Grams considered concerns water. Estate, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, 250.360.3136, [email protected], during regular office hours Monday to Friday that sailing club neighbour Marv (excluding statutory holidays) from the date of this notice until February 22, 2016. Coulthard brought up at the hear- Private dwellings ing around overflow parking and Several applications related to pri- Qualifications for Resident and Non-Resident Property Electors possible trespassing. Coulthard sub- vate dwellings were also approved on Resident Elector: You are entitled to submit an elector response form as a Resident Elector if you are 18 years or mitted a petition with several sig- Thursday. LTC members voted unan- older on the date of submission of the elector response form, are a Canadian citizen, have resided in British Columbia natures. imously to approve a development “It’s always slightly discom- permit for a seasonal cottage at 152 for 6 months and in the Capital Regional District for at least 30 days prior to signing the elector response form. forting when we get a volume of Trincomali Place, to exempt frontage Non-Resident Property Elector: You may submit an elector response form as a Non-Resident Property Elector if you new information, and effectively requirements for a subdivision at 380 are 18 years or older on the date of submission of the elector response form, are a Canadian citizen, have resided a complaint with multiple sig- Long Harbour Rd., and to approve a in British Columbia for 6 months, have owned and held registered title to property in the Capital Regional District for natures, so late in the day on the carport development permit within 30 days and do NOT qualify as a Resident Elector. If there is more than one registered owner of the property (either application. How do we deal with the property setback at 243 Park Dr. as joint tenants or tenants in common) only one individual may, with the written consent of the majority, submit an it?” Grams asked, noting it was too The LTC heard the home’s origi- elector response form. late to investigate. nal builder planned to remove an “However,” he added, “those existing carport that is .1 metre from To obtain an elector response form, or for questions about the elector approval process, please contact CRD Legislative problems were being incurred the property line and in danger of and Information Services, PO Box 1000, 625 Fisgard Street, 5th Floor, Victoria, BC V8W 2S6 or by telephone at under a legal nonconforming sta- encroachment with a carport that 250.360.3642 from 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. tus and I don’t suppose moving is .9 metres from the lot line. Luck- to a legal conforming status will ham voiced some concern that CRD A copy of the elector response form may be downloaded from: aggravate that issue.” Building Inspection had allowed the www.crd.bc.ca/about/how-we-are-governed/elections-other-voting Luckham and Grams agreed the house itself to be constructed within Elector response forms may also be obtained at the CRD offices listed below. club should strive to avoid future the setback in 2003. complaints stemming from events. “This is a compliance error that A copy of Bylaw No. 4042 and a copy of this Notice may be inspected during regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm They concluded the club will have puts the applicant in a bad position (unless specified otherwise below), Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from the date of this notice until to answer to the Ministry of Trans- and puts us in a bad position,” Luck- February 22, 2016 at the following locations: portation and Infrastructure. ham said, adding Thursday’s deci- • public notice board in the lobby of CRD headquarters, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria “The application will come back sion should not be taken as a prec- • Panorama Recreation Centre, 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich here for adoption so it’s not a done edent for future setback applications. • Juan de Fuca Local Area Services office, #3-7450 Butler Road, Sooke deal yet,” Luckham said after third • Integrated Water Services, 479 Island Highway, Victoria reading was completed. “And park- Ganges boardwalk • SSI Administration (PARC) Office, 145 Vesuvius Bay Road, Salt Spring Island ing surprisingly is often an issue.” Coming up next in the Islands • on the CRD website: Trustee Peter Grove recused him- Trust calendar, the LTC will host self from that portion of the meeting two public sessions related to the for Bylaw No. 4042: because he is a sailing club member. Ganges Boardwalk restoration proj- www.crd.bc.ca/about/document-library/Documents/bylaws/ ect. A public consultation session bylawssubjecttoreferendumoralternativeapprovalprocess Abattoir with a panel to discuss the environ- for this Notice: www.crd.bc.ca/about/how-we-are-governed/elections-other-voting The LTC also gave third reading mental and technical issues will be Given under my hand at Victoria, BC this 9th day of December, 2015 to a rezoning bylaw that will allow held on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at Lions the Salt Spring Agricultural Alli- Hall starting at 4:30 p.m. A commu- Sonia Santarossa ance to continue abattoir activities nity visioning session is scheduled Corporate Officer as the principle use allowed at 1449 at the hall for Saturday, Jan. 30 from Fulford-Ganges Rd., and approved 1 to 4 p.m. Gulf Islands Driftwood www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com NEWSBEAT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016 | 7

BC FERRIES Ferry ‘fire sale’ provokes vessel retirement questions Queen of Nanaimo soon ding shipping operators to reg- The company then sold the ister vessels more than 20 years vessel to Goundar Shipping in to be listed old was amended specifically to September. allow its delivery. The Queen of Burnaby and BY ELIZABETH NOLAN According to the Fiji Times, Queen of Nanaimo, soon to be DRIFTWOOD STAFF Prime Minister Voreqe Bainima- replaced by the new Salish class The ceremonial launch of rama oversaw Monday’s launch vessels, are next in line to be the Lomaiviti Princess III in Fiji at Walu Bay, Suva, which was sold, prompting speculation as on Monday night has renewed accompanied by full traditional to how and where they will be questions about the vessel’s ceremonies. disposed. change of identity, in particular “Each time we inaugurate a “While Christy Clark is busy its sale in B.C. while still called new service or a new piece of grabbing all she can from the the Queen of Chilliwack. national infrastructure, we take pockets of the middle class Questions about the sale have another step, a step that breaks through rising MSP premiums, been dogging BC Ferries and barriers, a step that brings ICBC premiums, hydro rates and the provincial government ever Fijians closer together, a step ferry fares, at the same time she’s since Goundar Shipping Ltd., toward greater national pros- leaving millions on the table in a company owned by a former perity, a step that creates more bad deals,” said Holman. employee, took ownership in opportunity for Fijians,” Baini- BC Ferries says it would cost September 2015. They includes marama said. from $1.5 to $2 million per year the price, which has not been A statement issued by BC Fer- to keep a ship such as the Queen disclosed by BC Ferries but was Driftwood file photo ries clarified the vessel was actu- of Chilliwack on stand-by in a reported as being $2.5 million Queen of Nanaimo sails into Sturdies Bay. The “fire sale” of the Queen of ally sold to N&J Mechanical Dis- ready capacity. Disposal costs FJD ($1.6 million CD) in the Fiji Chilliwack has raised questions about the fate of the Nanaimo, which cur- tributors Ltd. of Vancouver B.C., can also run to the millions of Times. rently serves Route 9 and will be replaced by two new boats in 2017. after they made a successful bid dollars because of all the hazard- Gary Holman, Saanich North among two competitors in May ous materials involved. The ferry and the Islands MLA and the New 2015. company maintains selling them Democrat deputy spokesperson the Queen of Chilliwack to a the Sunshine Coast and the Dis- is the best option. on BC Ferries, has condemned company in Fiji. They sold this covery Coast passage. “BC Ferries cannot disclose the province for the move. ferry for a fraction of the cost of The 115-vehicle ferry with the price the company received “BC Ferries spent $15 million what they paid to refit it.” 400-passenger capacity was “They sold this ferry for for the Queen of Chilliwack, as refitting the Queen of Chilliwack, The 38-year-old ship has decommissioned and replaced three other ferries will be retired then almost immediately turned undergone several transforma- with the 16-vehicle MV Nimpk- a fraction of the cost of soon and offered for sale. The around to sell it at more than a tions over the years. Constructed ish when the province ordered what they paid to refit it.” company needs to protect the $13 million loss,” Holman said. in a Norwegian shipyard, it start- service reductions in 2013. Since competitive bid processes for “It’s no surprise that Christy ed off as the Bastø I serving the arriving in Fiji, the vessel has GARY HOLMAN those sales and maximize the Clark’s government and BC Fer- Oslofjord before coming to the now been upgraded to hold 700 Saanich North and the Islands price received for those ships,” ries are hiding the sale price of Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay route, passengers. A Fijian law forbid- MLA the company stated.

WATERSHEDS Cusheon Lake next area focus Advisory committee “Peer review of the scientific evidence on which a management plan is based is volunteers wanted for always a worthy effort, especially if more Now seeking a recent yet comparable data are avail- SSIWPA initiative able,” Cowan said. Although some recommendations, By SEAN MCINTYRE such as stream mapping, riparian area Catalogue Agent DRIFTWOOD STAFF management and phosphorus monitor- The Salt Spring Island Watershed ing have been completed since publica- Preservation Authority needs more vol- tion of the 2007 report, much work is left unteers as it casts its attention toward undone. Among the list of unchecked Would you like to... Cusheon Lake. objectives is reduction of cyanobacteria- Development pressure, land clearing, causing phosphorus entering the lake, a  undocumented agricultural uses and main goal of the 2007 report. Earn additional income? lower-than-average stream flows have Cowan said implementation of key  Increase customer traffi c? encouraged water quality experts to recommendations and ongoing analysis eye Cusheon Lake and its surrounding of Salt Spring’s drinking water lakes are  Fully utilize your employee’s time watershed lands with growing unease, among the main reasons that SSIWPA & skills? said SSIWPA coordinator Shannon was created. Cowan. “At this juncture, SSIWPA aims to  Turn Sears’ customers into YOUR Concerns culminated last fall when assist achievement of the goals of the customers? a month-long cyanobacterial bloom 2007 plan, by coordinating review/ produced levels of potentially toxic assessment, and then implementation microcystin-LR in untreated water that of actions/recommendations,” Cowan exceeded drinking water guidelines and wrote in an email. affected homeowners who draw water Volunteers can expect to spend THEN JOINING THE SEARS TEAM directly from the lake. between two and four hours a month “Other recent evidence indicates that on the committee. Work gets underway several ‘problems’ identified in the 2007 in February and is expected to last until IS RIGHT FOR YOU!! plan continue to exist and to affect water June 30. Prospective members should quantity and quality in this watershed,” have an interest in matters that relate to Cowan added. the Cusheon Lake watershed. Member- SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC Current zoning, for example, could ship could include but is not limited to expand the number of homes in the residents, drinking water district rate- watershed by up to 150 per cent. payers, recreational users, fishers, farm- Interested and would like more information? Cowan said volunteers on the Cusheon ers and lakeside resort property owners. Lake Watershed Public Advisory Com- The Cusheon Lake watershed extends Please email: [email protected] mittee will assist the SSIWPA steering approximately nine kilometres from the and our Sears Representative will arrange committee to review and implement out- mouth of Cusheon Creek to the lands standing recommendations made in the with waterways that flow into Roberts a meet and greet in your area! 2007 Cusheon Lake Management Plan. Lake. 8 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016 www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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Islanders need an answer about incorporation for certainty about the road ahead; government agencies like the Islands Trust and Capital Regional District need one to avoid drowning in what-if VIEWPOINT by Susan Paynter scenarios and adaptation strate- THE ISSUE: gies that may never see the light Incorporation of day. Remember why you moved here Navigation of the incorpo- study ration question requires that WE SAY: all necessary information be I am interested in the discussion about incorporation for Salt how remains unchanged. provided in a fair and objec- Spring Island and the various views set out by others and would Partly this is because of the “ferry thing,” but I believe we have to Delay is tive light. The ISC’s fi nal report like to add my two cents. This is more an emotional view, not a give credit to the mandated efforts of the Islands Trust. It was put warranted will eventually form the basis of business model, or about what Bowen Island has experienced. in place to protect the group of islands in the Salish Sea called the its recommendation to hold a Of course none of us can really have this discussion without the Gulf Islands. referendum on incorporation, or not. It’s the document promised study of our roads, which I understand has I think when we think of incorporation we need many islanders will consult to weigh the economics of been delayed. to ask ourselves, “What will happen to the other incorporating versus preserving the status quo. Except for a few old timers and the First Nations, We fell in love relatively unpopulated islands if the largest, most It’s important for committee members to get this most of us came to Salt Spring Island after a life some- infl uential part of the group were to leave?” We on right. where else. In fact, many have come from another with wild nature, Salt Spring will certainly be less interested in the other Back in November, the ISC received hundreds of province. Why did we choose this island? For many, members of our team if we have a secondary govern- comments from participants at a series of public after a visit in the summer, the glorious season, Salt the sea, big trees ing body, which will, of course, have its own concerns, meetings. Many of these suggestions and comments Spring’s charm enticed us to consider moving here. complaints, rules, bylaw infractions, interest groups, concerned the dearth of information about how much Why? I suggest it was the “laid-back,” rural, easy- and being etc. all needing more tax dollars. it will cost to maintain and upgrade Salt Spring sprawl- going lifestyle that intrigued us. That “Salt Spring I would like to suggest you think carefully about ing road network. moment” where a stranger on the street or someone recognized at the our “whole” Gulf Islands coastline, its First Nations Unsatisfi ed with the Ministry of Transportation’s in a local business exchanged a smile, gave “extra” heritage and remember why you fell in love with response to its demand for clarity, ISC members have help or just began an ordinary conversation for no market. this island. Don’t change Salt Spring, let Salt Spring now asked the province for more time and funding reason. change you! If you moved here only because of the to commission a proper analysis of the island’s road Where else can you leave the key to your house under a rock for weather and want all the amenities like sidewalks, big box stores, network. the plumber, overhear about a good deal at a restaurant, join all street lights and parkades, maybe consider Duncan, Sidney, The delay means Salt Springers will not get to see the your friends and neighbours in the Pride parade or see a retired Nanaimo or Victoria. ISC’s fi nal report before the end of winter as originally CEO in the thrift store? The joy of dressing as you wish, becoming I think we need to protect these islands — all of them. We have a planned, nor vote in a referendum that may (or may involved in local issues, seeing fi rst-class entertainment at a low responsibility and to do that we need to encourage, heck demand, not) have happened sometime in the summer. cost with free parking has became our standard fare. We fell in love the Islands Trust become stronger rather than weakening our What the six-month delay does mean, how- with wild nature, the sea, big trees and being recognized at the efforts by incorporating. Not everything is about economics or the ever, is that islanders will gain access to a thoroughly market. way others “do business” by having a council. researched study about incorporation and its potential In this rapidly developing urban trend with its huge subdivi- implications, and that’s most defi nitely worth the wait. sions, fancy malls, big box stores and fast traffi c, Salt Spring some- The writer is a Salt Spring resident.

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Quote of the Week: “Full trees to tiny pieces, I’ve never seen so much driftwood floating around.” Island Voices NICK BOYCHUK, Vessel Assist Gulf Islands Salt Spring Says We asked: What do you think about Salt Spring and the Gulf Islands being named hot travel Matt Kok Gwen Denluck Sarah Morris Neil Shah [From Bonavista, NL - Roberta Elliot I hope ferry ridership, It was good for us last time! I think that’s amazing, also on the New York Times’ 52 Places to Travel list] We shouldn’t tell anybody, destinations for tourism and the real estate because I work at the Satur- It’s good because it brings because it’s a special secret market improve. day Market. visitors that wouldn’t nor- place. 2016? mally come here.

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tion means the province of island assets, road Incorporation will be with gratitude and pride. has flown in early Sep- Road costs would gleefully download costs, sewers, drought costly and unwise, in The Salt Spring com- tember and stayed until major costs, such as road and watersheds, farm- terms of both finances munity has been exceed- mid March for breakfast the canary in maintenance — which ers and rural status, cli- and human resources. ingly caring and gener- on my deck. I had hoped the mine will be a fortune — to a mate change, culture and Road costs are the canary ous, and I am proud to be that he was just late, but municipality; and gover- socio-economic impacts, in the mine. its representative. when October came with It was not a surprise to nance, from land laws to as well as no reference to Mona Fertig, As the Lesotho grannies no sign of him, I knew read that the release of the taxation, would be con- Bowen Island and their Ganges would say, “Kea leboha!” he must have gone to Incorporation Study Com- trolled by a centralized incorporation experi- meaning “I thank you sin- “seagull heaven.” mittee’s Final Report has fiefdom of a mayor and ence. And if you believe Gratitude and cerely!” He had become known been delayed because “the consorts. $15 is the projected prop- Jill Willmott, to many Salt Springers province does not possess As attested by the many erty tax increase, if we pride Salt Spring and was a special pet to a complete, thorough, and intelligent questions incorporate, my name is As I prepare to leave me. I still catch myself up-to-date road condition from the public at the Margaret Atwood. for Lesotho with enough End of visits looking skyward in the assessment for Salt Spring community open houses As Jean Gelwicks money to cover the hopes that I may see him. Island.” in November, the pre- writes in her online arti- expenses associated from Jonathan Thank you to the This critical informa- liminary incorporation cle “Anecdotes From a with the distribution of It is with a sad heart many people who have tion should have been report was magnificent- Small Island That Incor- 50 solar cookers to the that I have to report that enquired about Jonathan acquired by Urban Sys- ly flawed. I was shocked porated,” we have a lot to grandmothers there who “Jonathan” seagull did seagull. tems, the incorpora- at the out-of-date and learn from Bowen. I hope are looking after their not return to my Cusheon Happy New Year. tion consultants, at the unsatisfactory analysis everyone will take the AIDS-orphaned grand- Lake home last fall. Connie Hardy, very start. Incorpora- of the financial impacts time to read it. children, I am bursting For the past 19 years he Cusheon Lake Board should address ArtSpring discontent In November the Driftwood was encour- it’s been sacrilegious to make Something I’ve observed after it’s not the case with IACS and, anticipat- aged to attend the AGM of the Island Arts too much of a fuss about any- living in this community for 30 ing more public funding in the future, the Centre Society. It’s not something we would thing. Gratitude for ArtSpring’s years is that discontent about board may want to make the shift to open normally do, but when some complaints with existence and all the afford- an institution or group doesn’t meetings now rather than later. ArtSpring’s operation and perceived direction able cultural richness it makes Gail disappear through repeated Establishing a process or separate com- were brought to my attention, it seemed like a possible is justified. It really is Sjuberg positive messaging or putting a mittee to keep discussion flowing about not-to-be-missed event. a hallowed and much-loved stronger lock on the door. community group access to ArtSpring As various individuals — some of whom institution. Weeds of bad feeling have a should also be done. That could have been identified themselves as “not a member, for a Detailing the complaints Other WISE way of pushing up through the set in motion at the AGM but a proposal reason” — asked pointed questions, such as that were aired at the AGM and most expertly applied cement, from the floor was not accepted. “Why is the box office not open on Saturdays which had earlier been made in and that can have long-term nega- Some of the people who’ve been lobbying when there’s a Saturday evening show?” it felt a formal delegation to the IACS directors tive implications. for ArtSpring changes were instrumental in a bit like the Storming of the Bastille. would take too many pages to elucidate. For example, IACS would naturally like getting the project off the ground way back Some AGM turbulence was expected by Let’s sum things up by saying that some to receive more Salt Spring taxpayer fund- in the 1980s. The facility may not now exist the IACS board. Queries had been made on-island performers/show producers who ing through the Capital Regional District. without them, and they understandably feel about appropriate public notice of the AGM, would like to use the ArtSpring space find it As board chair Donald McLennan stated in real attachment and concern that ArtSpring which prompted a meeting date change, too expensive and unwelcoming. New rules his report published in the Driftwood last could tilt more towards being a space for vis- and voting privileges for new members. The have caused some consternation and ques- week, Rainbow Road Pool receives $800,000 iting performers to be enjoyed by those who board also made extra efforts to ensure “their tions. and the library some $500,000 of annual can afford high culture. people” had renewed their memberships in There is also a sense that priority is given local tax support (including loan repay- In looking at the ArtSpring vision as time for the AGM should a coup of some sort to the ArtSpring Presents series of visiting ment amounts), compared to only $60,000 described on a fundraising brochure from be attempted. Still, many people in the room performers, although the board notes that for ArtSpring (which does not have public, the mid 1990s, I think ArtSpring meets its were likely surprised at the angry tone they three-quarters of the 266 events held in 2014 referendum-approved capital debt like the original stated goal to be: “A community heard. I know I was, even with receiving some were performed, sponsored or produced by pool and library). It sounds like the plant- gathering place; a year-round attraction for background information beforehand. I’m not community members, and grants and other ing of a seed for an ArtSpring referendum visitors and residents; a showcase for the sure it was the best strategy to effect positive monies received for ArtSpring’s visiting acts proposal, doesn’t it? But having an already visual and creative arts; a showplace for the change. more than pay for themselves. The oppo- established band of unhappy campers performing arts; a learning place for our ArtSpring has enjoyed a privileged position nents — dubbed “the producers group” — opposed to one’s operations is a surefire way children; a work space for all.” since it opened back in 1999. Because the view the numbers and financial situation to lose a referendum. Just ask members of a But at the end of that list was the phrase building’s construction took a long and pain- differently. certain past local fire board. “Art springs from the heart of a community ful decade to be realized, it was treated like To its credit, the board heard a delegation More public funding also requires more and needs a home to grow in.” Not losing the the miracle of an IVF baby when the doors from the producers group at one of its meet- accountability. Certainly, organizations community’s heart and maintaining a nur- finally opened. ings last year, for which appreciation has that receive funds from property taxes turing home for locally produced arts and While people have over the years quietly been expressed, but group members don’t should have board meetings open to the culture may be a challenge for the future. grumbled about everything from the sound feel the problems have been resolved at all. public and easily accessible minutes. It for performers on stage to the gallery lighting, So what to make of this situation? was a bit alarming to hear at the AGM that [email protected] 10 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016 www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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Oscar nod for island sound mixer Chris Duesterdiek ± Nomination for Television Arts, the Seattle Film Crit- The fi lm is based on the true story ics Awards and the Cinema Audio of frontiersman Hugh Glass. On a The Revenant Society Awards. fur-trading expedition in the 1820s, Filming in the depths of winter in he fights for survival after being BY PIRJO RAITS the Rockies was brutal for the cast mauled by a bear and left for dead by SPECIAL TO THE DRIFTWOOD and crew. Bundled up from head-to- members of his own hunting team. If endurance, tenacity and talent toe enduring -30 C temperatures for Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu had are the prerequisites for an Academy up to 15 hours a day was the norm for a vision for the film, which slowly Award, then Chris Duesterdiek will much of the shooting schedule. revealed itself. He fi lmed the scenes likely walk away with one of the gold- “It was the extreme conditions and in chronological order in natural en boys. elements, and also the length of time daylight, which meant takes had Salt Spring resident Duesterdiek from September to April. Endurance to be perfect, and that proved to be has been nominated for an Oscar was a big factor,” said Duesterdiek. extremely rigourous for everyone. for Sound Mixing for The Revenant, “No one knew the actual end date. No Duesterdiek’s crew of three includ- and has also received nominations one knew how long it would take. It ed himself, Charlie O’Shea (boom from the British Academy of Film and was a revolutionary style.” operator) and Candice Todesco (sound assistant). “One of the keys to a successful shoot is hiring people who are at the top of their game. I’m fortunate to have a veteran boom-operator who is number one on the west coast, Charlie O’Shea, and Candice is con- sidered one of the most in-demand sound assistants. I knew if I was going to do this fi lm I needed to hire heavy hitters to make a strong team,” said Duesterdiek. “It’s a group effort.” Getting to the Oscars is a long road. While Duesterdiek is relatively young at 44, he paid his dues over the last 20 years. He worked in radio in Winni- peg while he was still in high school. He produced a radio show hosted by Shadow Davis on the number-one PHOTO BY PIRJO RAITS rock station in Winnipeg — 92CITY Chris Duesterdiek, the Salt Spring resident nominated for a sound-mix- FM. ing Oscar for his work on The Revenant, outside a Victoria theatre before “Bees Then his brother Brad suggested a seeing the fi lm with friends over the weekend. move to the coast. “You’re a sound guy,” he said. truck stuck in the snow. As a Canadi- are in the wrong business. It’s a test of gas assault “Why not do sound for fi lm?” an man raised in Winnipeg, he tried endurance.” That decision started his sure- all the tricks he knew, like rocking the But with good work and an excel- footed journey toward an Oscar truck and putting branches under lent fi lm, success can follow. a leper?” nomination. He started as a pro- the tires, all to no avail. He had to call “Success is not that diffi cult and duction assistant and learned to do the RCMP and production coordina- the hardest part is knowing what sound for low-budget fi lms. His fi rst tor on a cell phone that was almost you want to do. One step in front of memorable film was Snow Walker, dead. So what does a Winnipeg boy the other is the hardest part,” said a beautifully made movie fi lmed in do in this sort of situation? Duesterdiek. (Please pass the the Canadian north that won a Leo “What would Hugh Glass do?” “I am obviously honoured and salt and pepper) award for best overall sound. He got Duesterdiek asked himself. “I built a proud to bring recognition to the his fi rst taste of extreme fi lming dur- fi re, ate beef jerky, pulled out my uke- B.C. fi lm industry, to the talents of ing that shoot where the black fl ies lele and a bottle of chianti. I enjoyed the B.C. fi lm industry,” he said when made people almost go mad. the day, the deep white snow and I responding to his Oscar nomination. The diffi cult conditions on the set was quite happy listening to nature. There are three other Oscar nods The smallest thing can make the biggest difference. of The Revenant are well known in Nature has a lot to say. You just have for B.C. technicians who worked on the fi lm industry, but there were also to stop and listen.” The Revenant: Hamish Purdy, Robert humorous situations. It was six hours before help arrived, Pandini and Cameron Waldbauer. More words start with the letter ‘S’ than any other letter. While doing “the bear sequence” but he got the sound he needed. Duesterdiek is co-nominated for But if you have a hearing loss it can feel as though those up past Squamish, heavy rains had “It was the end of that adventure the sound-mixing award with Jon words have been removed from your hearing dictionary. washed out a logging road. The crew with another adventure. I was quite Taylor, Frank A. Montaño and Randy packed up and began their descent prepared and it really was a Zen Thom. down the mountain when they spot- moment.” Duesterdiek said he is not entirely SALT SPRING 778.353.3012 OAK BAY 250.598.9884 ted a salmon wiggling its way across Duesterdiek and a number of comfortable being in the spotlight 101 - 164 Kings Lane 402 - 1990 Fort Street, Victoria the gravel road. friends from Salt Spring and Van- and sharing it is the real joy. Duesterdiek said, “The producer couver Island took in a viewing of the “I’ve already won the lottery. FREE asked, ‘What’s that?’” movie on Saturday, Jan. 16. Everything else is a bonus. I live on We told him, “‘It’s a salmon cross- “I was quite impressed with the Salt Spring and I’m with a beautiful HEARING ing the road.’ It took fi ve sets of eyes final reveal of our director’s vision woman. A big part of being on Salt TEST to believe it.” and how he pieced this crazy experi- Spring is that it keeps me grounded, Extreme cold was something the ence together. I was impressed by the balanced. It’s a great quality of life cast and crew could handle, but the imagery, Leo did a great job and the with my lovely wife Nadja. I enjoy Chinook that started to blow across sound track supported the imagery.” gardening, our flock of ducks and Alberta ended the filming. End Leonardo DiCaprio, who plays the chopping wood.” Buy sequences were fi lmed in Argentina role of Hugh Glass, had the fl u three The Revenant is leading the race Selene Finlayson One with other crews. times and used his sickness in the for the most Academy Award nomi- RHIP/Owner Get1 On the last day of fi lming, Duester- fi lm. nations this year, with 12. It also has One OFF diek was four hours out of High River Filming is not glamorous work, eight nominations from the BAF- / trying to record the sounds of a said Duesterdiek. TAs, and so far it has 29 wins and 130 On select 2models. nexgenhearing.com Call for details. waterfall. His GPS pointed him up “You are layered up, dirty, sweaty, nominations from various awards Expires Jan. 31 a road where he ultimately got his and if you think it’s glamorous, you programs around the globe. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016 | 11 VARIETY Salt Spring Nite Live debut highlights top local talent Comedy, music, spoof format, including a special guest, a ers include Vera Algoet, Morgan Spring library Karen Hudson. to be her guest commentators. Her musical guest, dancers, skits, spoof Blanch, Patrick Cassidy, Oni Free- “Rosanne lives in a musical the- fi rst guest is Twaites as Agony Aunt, news and more news with recurring guest com- man, Eric Gordon, Cindy Jacobsen, atre world so she can easily imagine who is Salt Spring’s answer to Dear mentators and of course spoof com- Rosanne Leonoff, Sue Newman, our guests bursting into song in their Abby. The first of a new “by locals for mercials,” explains a press release. Paul McGowan, Chris Perrins, Bob everyday jobs . . . Through a series Musical guest is GISS music stu- locals” series of entertainment eve- “We will also be attempting a serial Twaites, Talieson Wendt and Ivy of interviews, Rosanne has come to dent Daniel Hunter. nings hits the ArtSpring stage this theatre piece which will be updat- Young. Hannah Brown, April Curtis, understand Karen’s job and jour- The Geekenders, from Vancou- Monday, Jan. 25. ed monthly on our website, www. Leslie Corry, Lisa Darling, Vaughn ney to Salt Spring and has prepared ver, will present a burlesque number A production of the Salt Spring saltspringnitelive.ca. Patrick Cas- Fulford, Scott Merrick and Suzanne some shtick so we can all get to know from their hugely popular produc- Arts Academy and a fundraiser for sidy and Sue Newman will present Rouger are also credited with invest- Karen a little bit better.” tion of Star Wars, The Nude Hope. its bursary program for island youth, Love Scallop, The Magical Musical ing ideas, advice, time and energy to Algoet, as Verity Ann Moore, is The Jan. 25 show begins at 8 p.m. Salt Spring Nite Live promises to get in monthly snippets, fi lmed by Paul manifest the show. delivering the news and choosing Tickets are at the ArtSpring box the island laughing. McGowan.” Leonoff writes the material for the local characters who have plenty to offi ce or online at www.artspring. “Salt Spring Nite Live has a loose Salt Spring Nite live play- special guest, who on Monday is Salt say about the state of local affairs ca.

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15 years and has led her Firebelly Per- Winter formance Society through numerous public festivals and corporate events. Clearance She has performed at Olympic events in Turin, Athens and Vancouver. Local audiences can see Schaffer perform Sale as part of a Salt Spring Arts Academy Save on clothing, footwear show for International Women’s Day on & accessories. March 8. On now till March 29th. Despite her current artistic and ath- letic ability, Schaffer said she didn’t grow up doing anything that would suggest a circus career, like gymnastics, for example. As an introverted intel- lectual type, she came to connect with a larger community and with her own body through performance. Schaffer has been inspired by the aerial artist Clover Catskill to focus on the expres- sive, dance esthetic side of the practice. gulfislandstourism.com “I’m not a daredevil, so I like the pro- cess of overcoming my fears,” Schaffer said. “I like the challenge: the strength required and the element of danger or BOOK risk. It requires you to be really ground- ed and focussed.” If risk and danger don’t sound very appealing, Schaffer’s beginners’ class- es aim to remove that element. She YOUR believes the open class has something PHOTO CONTRIBUTED for everyone, and has even taught aer- Kira Schaff er on aerial silks. ial classes for people with disabilities. “I think it’s a valuable thing for every- SPACE one to get up in the air and experience that,” she said. Aerial arts classes off ered at Participants shouldn’t worry about middle school getting it right away, and there’s no NOW! need to hit the gym before trying the silks. Schaffer offers cradles (slings) as BY ELIZABETH NOLAN an option for the beginner level, and DRIFTWOOD STAFF she promises the necessary strength gulfislandstourism.com The opportunity to improve balance, gets built up with enough practice. strength and confidence while amazing “I didn’t know how hard it was until I your friends at the same time doesn’t tried it, and then I was just really pas- present itself in every sport, but that sionate and kept working at it,” Schaf- just might be the outcome of “Learn to fer said. “I couldn’t climb at all for the Fly” aerial dance classes. first month. It took a while for me to Adult and children’s sessions at the gain the strength.” Salt Spring Middle School gym start- No previous aerial experience is ing this month will make good use of required, although students will be the rigging that’s there thanks to a new asked to develop skills in improvisa- circus program at the school. Partici- tional movement and should have a pants will also find an accomplished willingness to play. An informative, glossy,digest size magazine teacher in place: Kira Schaffer is a A beginners’ cradle class for adults veteran of Vancouver’s performing arts starts Monday, Jan. 25 and beginner plus website space on our scene who moved to Salt Spring this silks for kids aged eight to 11 starts year to help develop and run the SIMS Tuesday, Feb. 16. gulfislandstourism.com program. More information is available on the Schaffer entered the world of circus Facebook page called Winter Aerial Contact the Driftwood for more information through Vancouver’s celebrated Pub- Classes on Salt Spring Island. Those lic Dreams Society. Stilt-walking led who would like to stay informed about to fire-spinning and eventually to the upcoming offerings are invited to join aerial arts, after she wanted to create an email list through [email protected]. 250 537 9933 a piece with “fire toes.” Schaffer has Classes can be tailored according to now been doing aerial for more than a group’s abilities and interests. 12 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016 www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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ThroughoutFAMILYFAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS the 1970’s he FAMILYFAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILYFAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS toCOMMUNITY $40,000FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS from ANNOUNCEMENTS the Canadian COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS supported and campaigned for many political Candidates at all 3 levels of Government government. Toll-free 1-888- 511-2250 or www.canada before decidingDEATHS to seek a role in MunicipalDEATHSDEATHS Gov’t himself. From 1980-1984DEATHSDEATHS he sat as BIRTHSDEATHS IN MEMORIAMDEATHSBIRTHS GIFTS benefi t.ca/free-assessmentINCOMING MEMORIAM EVENTS GIFTS EDUCATION/TRADECOMING EVENTS SCHOOLS EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS an elected Alderman for the Municipality of Saanich. He truly enjoyed his capacity MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! to participate in the future of Saanich’s growth at a time when many changes were HIP OR knee replacement? In-demand career! Employers In-demand career! Employers occurring. He was always happy to take a phonePATRICK call from a SaanichDERMOTT residentPATRICK in the DERMOTTEamon Lin Arthritic conditions/COPD? have work-at-home positions have work-at-home positions evening, discussing suggestions or concerns with equal heart. Some daughters not so Restrictions in walking/dress- available. Get online training available. Get online training ing? Disability tax credit you need from an employer- you need from an employer- happy with phone use. CROFTON CROFTONMacQueen $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 trustedGET BACK program. ON Visit TRACK! today: Bad trusted program. Visit today: 1984-1988 Pat was elected to the 33rd ParliamentMAY 29, as 1935the Member – JANUARY of Parliament 05, 2016MAY for 29, 1935 – JANUARYApr. 18, 1980 05, 2016- Jan. 13, 2016 Refund. Apply today for assis- CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855- CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855- tance: 1-844-453-5372. credit? Bills? Unemployed? Esquimalt-Saanich. A big change for the Pats, with LT.-CMDR.a condo to maintain (RETIRED) as well as theLT.-CMDR. (RETIRED) 768-3362Need Money? to start We Lend!training If youfor 768-3362 to start training for With profound grief, we yourown work-at-homeyour own homecareer! - you your work-at-home career! homestead in Saanich, fl ights back and forth every secondLIFE weekend IS FOR fromSERVICE Ottawa to stayLIFE IS FOR SERVICE announce the death of Eamon LOST AND FOUND STARTqualify. APioneer new Acceptancecareer in START A new career in in touch with both family and community events. They enjoyed this time immensely, GraphicCorp. Member Arts, BBB. Healthcare, Graphic Arts, Healthcare, meeting new friends of all political stripes and reconnecting with old Navy friends, Some Lin MacQueen, our beautiful son, FOUND Grey Dinghy in Long Business,1-877-987-1420 Education or Infor- Business, Education or Infor- It is with great sadness thatIt is we with great sadness that we www.pioneerwest.com of his most memorable achievements include:announce Chair of the the passing Standing of Patrick. Committee He will on brother, (great) grandson, nephew, Harbour. Owner call Transport mation Tech. If you have a mation Tech. If you have a announce the passing of Patrick. He will Canada 604-775-8867 GED, call: 855-670-9765. GED, call: 855-670-9765. National Defence. Member of the Special Jointbe lovinglyCommittee remembered on Canada’s by International hisbe wife lovingly of rememberedcousin, kin,by his friend, wife and of spiritual INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? warrior. Eamon, aged 35, died Have you been audited, reas- Relations. Member of the Standing Committee58 on years External Patricia, Affairs 4 & daughters; National 58 MariettaDefence. years Patricia, 4 daughters; Marietta FREE - Simmons Beautyrest sessedTRADES, or disallowed TECHNICAL certain TRADES, TECHNICAL (Greg),After Virginia, retirement Susanna, from politics Tessa (Steffen)(Greg), Pat continued Virginia, and 8 grandchildren; to Susanna, participate Tessa Kel,in (Steffen)the Blake, local Taylor,and Community, 8 grandchildren; Mika, Kel,of unknownBlake, Taylor, causes Mika, in Victoria, BC, on January 13, queen-size mattress with box- claims by Canada Revenue Hannah,serving on Piers, various Marissa local and boards Marcus. includingHannah, OakPiers, Bay Marissa Lodge, and Camosun Marcus. College, Eldercare, 2016 while in the stabilization unit of the Eric Martin spring. Call: 250 537-4410 FULL-TIMEAgency? Call LICENSED Bob Allen Auto-@ 1- FULL-TIME LICENSED Auto- Pavilion. body250-542-0295 Technician 35yrs. required Income im- body Technician required im- PearsonDearly College missed and by Commonwealthbrother MarkDearly (Jane) GamesC missedand Society sister by to brotherSharron. name butMark Predeceased a few.(Jane)C He andhasby beenfathersister a Sharron. Predeceased by father mediatelyTax experience, by busy Import8.5yrs. deal-with mediately by busy Import deal- DermottPROUD andmember mother of the Doris. Victoria DermottRotary Club and (1991) mother and Doris. Victoria Golf Club (1973). The Eamon was born in Kelowna BC on April 18, 1980 TRAVEL ershipRevenue in theCanada. sunny Email:Okanagan. r.gal- ership in the sunny Okanagan. Pats are big supporters of local charities and always happy to Participate in fundraising to Carol (Roy Stewart) and Lindsay MacQueen. He [email protected] must C- hold250-938-1944 a valid Candidate must hold a valid Pat was born on Saltspring IslandPat BC was in born1935, on oldest Saltspring son of Island a larger BC pioneer in 1935, family oldest son of a larger pioneer family AutobodyTHE CRA ticket.now hasThis A isDUTY a fullOF Autobody ticket. This is a full whichactivities. owned They and have operated also been the very whichHarbour active owned in House their and church, Hotel operated (1916-1964).St Peters the Harbour St. Pauls. A true House athlete, Hotel (1916-1964).leaves A behind true athlete, stepmom Stefanie Denz and TIMESHARE time,CARE permanentand is ACCOUNTABLE position. In- to time, permanent position. 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If will you accept responsibilityNeed Money? for only We one Lend! incorrect If insertion.you homestead in Saanich, fl ights backhomestead and forth in every Saanich, second fl ights weekend back fromand forth Ottawa every to secondstay weekendWith from Ottawa profound to stay grief, we With profound grief, we own your own home - you own your own home - you announce the death of Eamon LOST AND FOUND qualify. LOSTPioneer AND FOUNDAcceptance qualify. Pioneer Acceptance FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS inFAMILY touch ANNOUNCEMENTS with both family and communityFAMILYinFAMILY touch ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS with events. both They family enjoyed and FAMILYcommunityFAMILY this time ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS immensely, events. They enjoyedCOMMUNITYFAMILY this ANNOUNCEMENTStime ANNOUNCEMENTS immensely, announceFAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS the death of EamonFAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS Corp.COMMUNITY Member ANNOUNCEMENTS BBB. Corp. Member BBB. Lin MacQueen, our beautiful son, 1-877-987-1420 meeting new friends of all politicalmeeting stripes newand reconnectingfriends of all politicalwith old stripes Navy friends,and reconnecting Some with old Navy friends, Some Lin MacQueen, our beautifulFOUND son, Grey Dinghy in Long FOUND Grey Dinghy in Long 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com www.pioneerwest.com DEATHS DEATHS of his mostDEATHS memorable achievementsof his include: mostDEATHSBIRTHS memorable Chair of achievements the StandingIN MEMORIAM include:DEATHSCommittee GIFTS Chair on of the Standingbrother,COMING (great)DEATHS Committee EVENTS grandson, on nephew,EDUCATION/TRADEbrother, BIRTHS(great) grandson, SCHOOLS nephew,Harbour. IN MEMORIAMOwner call GIFTS Transport Harbour.COMING Owner EVENTS call Transport EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS Canada 604-775-8867 National Defence. Member of theNational Special Defence.Joint Committee Member ofon theCanada’s Special International Joint Committee oncousin, Canada’s kin, International friend, and spiritualcousin, kin, friend, and spiritual INCOMECanada 604-775-8867 TAX PROBLEMS? INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? warrior. Eamon, aged 35, diedMEDICALwarrior. Eamon,TRANSCRIPTION! aged 35, died Have you been audited, reas- MEDICALHave you been TRANSCRIPTION! audited, reas- Relations. Member of the StandingRelations. Committee Member on External of the Standing Affairs & Committee National Defence. on External Affairs & National Defence. In-demand career! Employers FREE - Simmons Beautyrest sessedFREE -or Simmons disallowed Beautyrest certain In-demandsessed or career!disallowed Employers certain PATRICK DERMOTTAfter retirement from politics PatAfter continued retirement to participate from politics in the Pat local continued Community,PATRICK to participate inof DERMOTT the unknown local Community, causes in Victoria,haveof BC, unknownwork-at-home on January causes positions 13, in Victoria,queen-size BC, onmattress January with 13, box- claimsqueen-size by mattressCanada withRevenue box- haveclaims work-at-homeby Canada positionsRevenue serving on various local boards includingserving on Oak various Bay Lodge,local boards Camosun including College, Oak Eldercare, Bay Lodge, Camosun2016 College,while in Eldercare,the stabilization available. unit2016 of while theGet Eric inonline theMartin stabilizationtraining spring. unit Call: of the250 Eric537-4410 Martin Agency?spring. Call: Call 250 Bob 537-4410 Allen @ 1- available.Agency? CallGet Bobonline Allen training @ 1- you need from an employer- 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income you250-542-0295 need from 35yrs.an employer- Income CROFTONPearson College and CommonwealthPearson Games College Society and toCommonwealth name but a few. Games He has Society been toa CROFTONname butPavilion. a few. He has been a trustedPavilion. program. Visit today: Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with trustedTax experience, program. Visit8.5yrs. today: with MAY 29, 1935 –PROUD JANUARY member 05, 2016 of the Victoria RotaryPROUD Club member (1991) of and the Victoria GolfRotary Club Club (1973). (1991)MAY The and29, Victoria1935 – JANUARY GolfEamon Club was (1973).05, born 2016 Thein Kelowna CareerStep.ca/MT BCEamon on April was 18, bornor 1980 in1-855- Kelowna BC on TRAVELApril 18, 1980 Revenue Canada.TRAVEL Email: r.gal- CareerStep.ca/MTRevenue Canada. Email:or 1-855- r.gal- LT.-CMDR. (RETIRED) LT.-CMDR.to Carol(RETIRED) (Roy Stewart) and Lindsay768-3362to Carol MacQueen.to (Roystart Stewart)training He for and Lindsay MacQueen. He [email protected] C- 250-938-1944 [email protected] to startC- 250-938-1944training for Pats are big supporters of local charitiesPats are andbig supportersalways happy of localto Participate charities inand fundraising always happy to Participate in fundraising your work-at-home career! THE CRA now has A DUTY OF yourTHE work-at-home CRA now has career! A DUTY OF LIFE IS FORactivities. SERVICE They have also been veryactivities. active in They their have church, also Stbeen Peters very St. active Pauls. in their church,LIFE St IS Peters FORleaves St. SERVICE Pauls. behind stepmom Stefanieleaves behind Denz and stepmom StefanieTIMESHARE Denz and CARE and TIMESHAREis ACCOUNTABLE to CARE and is ACCOUNTABLE to START A new career in CANADIAN TAX PAYERS. STARTCANADIAN ATAX newPAYERS. career in Pat made a huge impact on thePat lives made of many. a huge He impact was always on the a lives willing of many. ear to He a was alwayssiblings, a willing Aulden, ear Frieda to a and Graphic Ellasiblings, MacQueen-Denz, Arts, Aulden, Healthcare, Frieda and Ella MacQueen-Denz, Graphic Arts, Healthcare, It is with greatbudding sadness politician, that young we entrepreneur,budding friend politician, or family young member entrepreneur, seeking friendadvice or Itor family just is with member greatLeah seeking sadnessand Carladvice that Westlind, or just we and Business, grandparentsLeah and Education Carl Nick Westlind, or and Infor- andCANCEL grandparents YOUR NickTimeshare. and CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. Business, Education or Infor- a kind word. He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him and mation Tech. If you have a No risk program. Stop mort- No riskLARGE program. FUND Stop mort- mation Tech.LARGE If FUND you have a announce the passing of Patrick. He will a kind word. He will be greatly missed by allannounce who had thethe passingpleasureEileen of to Radelfi Patrick. know nger, him He and willand Peter andGED,Eileen Millie call: Radelfi MacQueen.855-670-9765. nger, and Peter gageand Millieand MacQueen.maintenance pay- gage Borrowersand maintenance Wanted pay- GED, call:Borrowers 855-670-9765. Wanted be lovingly rememberedespecially by to hishis grandchildren, wife of nieces,especially nephews to his andgrandchildren, grandnephews nieces, who nephews lookedbe to and lovingly him grandnephews rememberedEamon who by looked washis wife to embraced him of by ourEamon entire was diverse embraced ments by ourtoday. entire 100% diverse money mentsStart savingtoday. hundreds100% money of Start saving hundreds of as a wonderful mentor. as a wonderful mentor. back guarantee. Free consul- backdollars guarantee. today! 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Mariner’s Landing that have addedHannah,Mariner’s SO MUCH Piers, Landing Marissa to theirthat andhavelives. Marcus. added SO MUCH to their lives. media arts whiz, origami master,FULL-TIMEmedia mathematician, arts LICENSEDwhiz, origamichess Auto- master, mathematician, chess is available right now. Rates FULL-TIMEis available LICENSEDright now. RatesAuto- body Technician required im- start at Prime. Equity counts. bodystart Technicianat Prime. Equity required counts. im- Dearly missed by brother Mark (Jane)C and sister Sharron. PredeceasedA service of by Celebration father to Pat’sDearlyA Life service will missed ofbe Celebration held by brotheron January to Mark Pat’s 30, Life(Jane) 2016C will andat be 1pm sisterheld at onSharron. 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Eamon’s life celebration willemployment-opportunities.htm be Eamon’sat the Beaver life celebration Point will be at the Beaver Point employment-opportunities.htm After graduating from University School (now SMUS) and Royal Roads Military After graduating from University School (now SMUS) andHall Royal 2-4 Roadspm, Saturday Military January 23,Hall 2016 2-4 onpm, Salt Saturday Spring January 23, 2016 on Salt Spring COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER SERVICES College, Pat became a proud member of the Canadian Military, serving on a variety College, Pat became a proud member of the Canadian Military,Island, serving INFORMATIONBC. on a variety Island,PERSONAL BC. SERVICES INFORMATION PERSONAL SERVICES www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com CALL BOB’S Computer CALL BOB’S Computer of Canadian ships as Navigating Lieutenant, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant- of Canadian ships as Navigating Lieutenant, retiring with the There rank ofwill Lieutenant- be music, food aplenty,There and willopportunities be music, food aplenty, and opportunities Commander, CD (Canadian Forces Decoration). Commander, CD (Canadian Forces Decoration). Service for troubleshooting, Service for troubleshooting, to connect and swap stories. Allto are connectFINANCIAL welcome. and SERVICES Bring swap astories. AllEDUCATION/TRADE are welcome. SCHOOLSBring a softwareEDUCATION/TRADE & networking SCHOOLS sup- softwareFINANCIAL & networking SERVICES sup- It was during his second trip to England on defence training at Greenwich that he It was during his second trip to England on defence trainingdish at toGreenwich share. If youthat have he any memoriesdish to share.you would If you like have any memories you would like port. We do house calls. port. We do house calls. was encouraged to call on the younger sister of the family Doctor from Saltspring (Dr. was encouraged to call on the younger sister of the family Doctor from Saltspring (Dr. HEALTHCARE DOCUMEN- HEALTHCARE250-537-2827 or DOCUMEN-cell 250- 250-537-2827 or cell 250- to share of our dear Eamon thereto will share be of an our open dear mic. Eamon thereTATION will Specialists be an open in mic. huge TATION538-7017. Specialists Please back-upin huge 538-7017. Please back-up Ivor Williams). A month later Pat proposed marriage to Patricia Williams and brought Ivor Williams). A month laterRun Pat proposed your marriage classified to Patricia Williams ad and inbrought the We thank everyone for the generousWe thank support everyone we have for the generousdemand. supportEmployers we haveprefer demand.your important Employers data now! prefer your important data now! her home to Canada. Thus began 58 years of love and happinessRun for “The Pats” it as they for her 3 home to Canada. Thus began 58 years of love and happiness for “The Pats” as they CanScribe graduates. A great CanScribe graduates. A great Driftwood & thereceived. Extra Donations for can 3 be months! madereceived. to the foodDonations bank orcan be madework-from-home to the food career! bank Con-or work-from-home career! Con- were called by both family and friends. were called by both family and friends. tact us now to start your train- tact us now to start your train- community servicesGulf Islandsin his memory.community services in his memory. Upon leaving the Canadian Navy Pat worked the family farm and spent countless hours Upon leaving the Canadian Navy Pat worked the family farm and spent countless hours ing day. www.canscribe.com. ingclassified@gulfislands day. www.canscribe.com. driving and supporting his four daughters in their sporting endeavoursmonths! (& weekends at $34.99driving and supporting his250-537-9933 four daughters in their sporting endeavours (& weekends at( (1-800-466-1535. 1-800-466-1535. [email protected]. [email protected] horse shows), long remembered marching down the sides of fi eld hockey pitches shouting horse shows), long remembered marching down the sides of fi eldCANADA hockey pitches BENEFIT shouting Group - CANADA BENEFIT Group - encouragement and writing briefs of the games…even when not the coach! encouragement and writing briefs of the games…even when notDo the you coach! or someone you know Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up suffer from a disability? Get up The call to community service was strong with Pat. Throughout the 1970’s he FAMILY The ANNOUNCEMENTS call to community serviceFAMILY was ANNOUNCEMENTS strong with Pat. Throughoutto $40,000 from the 1970’sthe Canadian he FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS to $40,000 from the Canadian supported and campaigned for many political Candidates at all 3 levels of Government supported and campaigned for many political Candidates at allgovernment. 3 levels of GovernmentToll-free 1-888- government. Toll-free 1-888- 511-2250 or www.canada 511-2250 or www.canada before deciding to seek a role in Municipal Gov’t himself. From 1980-1984 he sat as before decidingDEATHS to seek a role in MunicipalDEATHS Gov’t himself. Frombenefi 1980-1984 t.ca/free-assessment he sat as DEATHS DEATHS benefi t.ca/free-assessment an elected Alderman for the Municipality of Saanich. He truly enjoyed his capacity an elected Alderman for the Municipality of Saanich. He truly enjoyed his capacity to participate in the future of Saanich’s growth at a time when many changes were to participate in the future of Saanich’s growth at a time whenHIP many OR knee changes replacement? were HIP OR knee replacement? occurring. He was always happy to take a phone call from a Saanich resident in the occurring. He was always happy to take a phone call from aArthritic Saanich residentconditions/COPD? in the Arthritic conditions/COPD? Eamon Lin Restrictions in walking/dress- Eamon Lin Restrictions in walking/dress- evening, discussing suggestions or concerns with equal heart. Some daughters not so evening, discussing suggestions or concerns with equal heart.ing? Some Disability daughters tax not socredit ing? Disability tax credit happy with phone use. happyMacQueen with phone use. $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 MacQueen $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad 1984-1988 Pat was elected to the 33rd Parliament as the Member of Parliament for Apr.1984-1988 18, 1980 Pat - Jan.was elected13, 2016 to the 33rd Parliament as the MemberRefund. Applyof Parliament today for forassis- Apr. 18, 1980 - Jan. 13, 2016 Refund. Apply today for assis- tance: 1-844-453-5372. credit? Bills? Unemployed? tance: 1-844-453-5372. credit? Bills? Unemployed? Esquimalt-Saanich. A big change for the Pats, with a condo to maintain as well as the Esquimalt-Saanich. A big change for the Pats, with a condo to maintain as well as the Need Money? We Lend! If you Need Money? We Lend! If you homestead in Saanich, fl ights back and forth every second weekend from Ottawa to stay homesteadWith profoundin Saanich, fl grief,ights back we and forth every second weekend from Ottawa to stay own Withyour own profound home - grief,you we own your own home - you LOST AND FOUND qualify. Pioneer Acceptance LOST AND FOUND qualify. Pioneer Acceptance in touch with both family and community events. They enjoyed this time immensely, announcein touch with the both death family of Eamonand community events. They enjoyed this time immensely, Corp.announce Member theBBB. death of Eamon Corp. Member BBB. meeting new friends of all political stripes and reconnecting with old Navy friends, Some Linmeeting MacQueen, new friends our ofbeautiful all political son, stripes and reconnecting withFOUND old Navy Grey friends, Dinghy Some in Long Lin MacQueen,1-877-987-1420 our beautiful son, FOUND Grey Dinghy in Long 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com www.pioneerwest.com of his most memorable achievements include: Chair of the Standing Committee on brother,of his most (great) memorable grandson, achievements nephew, include: Chair of the Harbour. Standing Owner Committee call Transport on brother, (great) grandson, nephew, Harbour. Owner call Transport National Defence. Member of the Special Joint Committee on Canada’s International cousin,National kin,Defence. friend, Member and spiritual of the Special Joint Committee onCanada Canada’s 604-775-8867 International INCOMEcousin, kin,TAX friend, PROBLEMS? and spiritual Canada 604-775-8867 INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? warrior. Eamon, aged 35, died Havewarrior. you been Eamon, audited, aged reas- 35, died Have you been audited, reas- Relations. Member of the Standing Committee on External Affairs & National Defence. Relations. Member of the Standing Committee on External AffairsFREE & -National Simmons Defence. Beautyrest sessed or disallowed certain FREE - Simmons Beautyrest sessed or disallowed certain After retirement from politics Pat continued to participate in the local Community, of After unknown retirement causes from in Victoria,politics Pat BC, continued on January to participate 13, queen-sizein the local mattress Community, with box- claimsof unknown by Canada causes Revenue in Victoria, BC, on January 13, queen-size mattress with box- claims by Canada Revenue serving on various local boards including Oak Bay Lodge, Camosun College, Eldercare, 2016serving while on various in the localstabilization boards includingunit of the Oak Eric Bay Martin Lodge, Camosunspring. Call:College, 250 537-4410Eldercare, Agency?2016 while Call Bobin the Allen stabilization @ 1- unit of the Eric Martin spring. Call: 250 537-4410 Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 1- 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Pearson College and Commonwealth Games Society to name but a few. He has been a Pavilion.Pearson College and Commonwealth Games Society to name but a few. He has been a TaxPavilion. experience, 8.5yrs. with Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with PROUD member of the Victoria Rotary Club (1991) and Victoria Golf Club (1973). The PROUDEamon member was born of thein Kelowna Victoria RotaryBC on Club April (1991) 18, 1980 and Victoria Golf ClubTRAVEL (1973). The RevenueEamon Canada. was bornEmail: in r.gal- Kelowna BC on April 18, 1980 TRAVEL Revenue Canada. Email: r.gal- to Carol (Roy Stewart) and Lindsay MacQueen. He [email protected] Carol (Roy C- Stewart)250-938-1944 and Lindsay MacQueen. He [email protected] C- 250-938-1944 Pats are big supporters of local charities and always happy to Participate in fundraising Pats are big supporters of local charities and always happy to Participate in fundraising THE CRA now has A DUTY OF THE CRA now has A DUTY OF activities. They have also been very active in their church, St Peters St. Pauls. leavesactivities. behind They have stepmom also been very Stefanie active in Denztheir church, and St Peters St. Pauls.TIMESHARE CAREleaves and is behind ACCOUNTABLE stepmom to Stefanie Denz and TIMESHARE CARE and is ACCOUNTABLE to Pat made a huge impact on the lives of many. He was always a willing ear to a siblings,Pat made Aulden, a huge Frieda impact and on Ella the lives MacQueen-Denz, of many. He was always a willing ear to a CANADIANsiblings, TAX Aulden, PAYERS. Frieda and Ella MacQueen-Denz, CANADIAN TAX PAYERS. budding politician, young entrepreneur, friend or family member seeking advice or just Leahbudding and politician, Carl Westlind, young entrepreneur, and grandparents friend Nick or family and memberCANCEL seeking YOUR advice Timeshare.or just Leah and Carl Westlind, and grandparents Nick and CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program. Stop mort- LARGE FUND No risk program. 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D.W. Salty is looking for If you have information on any of D.W. Salty is looking for our streets, please contact us at: If you have information material for his column, 250-537-9933 or material for his column, on any of our streets, [email protected] please contact us at: Streets of Streets of 250-537-9933 or sports&recreation Salt Spring Island Salt Spring Island [email protected]

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